Look For Good

I’m Stressed that My App Says I Need Peace!

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Summary

Kathy Rogers reflects on how a stressful airport memory can fuel anxiety decades later, and how pausing to ask “Am I really unsafe?” helped her stop a spiral. Through a Christian perspective on surrender, she explores how to welcome new challenges, release control, and find peace in God.

Keywords

Christian faith, finding peace, anxiety, surrendering control, fear of failure, personal growth, John 16:33, spiritual reflection

Key Topics

• Kathy questions how health metrics and an elevated resting heart rate can point toward reflection rather than panic.
• She considers peace as a fruit of the Spirit, cultivated through time with the Holy Spirit rather than forced through control.
• Overthinking, overplanning, and trying to manage outcomes can undermine peace; surrender opens space for trust.
• Small disruptions, such as forgetting a list or missing a turn, can reveal patterns that may prepare us for bigger stressors.
• Kathy distinguishes a prayer list from a “control list” when repetitive thoughts about loved ones turn into worry.
• Trying new things can trigger performance anxiety, but fear does not have to prevent growth or adventure.
• A stressful 1980s airport experience before a job interview shaped Kathy’s later travel anxiety.
• After missing a turn on the way to the airport, Kathy repeated “Kathy, you’re safe” and noticed the anxiety spiral ease.
• She connects the practice to trust in God’s presence and closes with the promise of peace in John 16:33.

Takeaways

• “Peace comes in the release. Surrendering control to God.”
• “When we become more over the little things, it sets us in a posture for big time meltdowns in the big things.”
• “I want to relinquish the fear of performance.”
• “I never want fear to stop me from doing something new.”
• “Kathy, you’re safe.”
• “I calmed down. I stopped the spiral.”
• “There’s nothing worth continuing in that anxiety.”
• “Failure is not fatal. I learn when things don’t work out.”
• “Where do you need peace in your life?”
• “Let’s claim the peace that we can have in him today.”

Sound Bites

• "Peace comes in the release."
• "Kathy, you're safe."
• "Failure is not fatal."

Chapters

00:00

Elevated heart rate, new challenges, and the search for peace

01:59

Why control and overplanning get in the way of peace

03:27

How small frustrations can build habits of worry

05:15

The fear of trying something new

07:27

The airport memory behind Kathy’s travel anxiety

10:30

A missed turn triggers an unexpected anxiety spiral

12:41

“Kathy, you’re safe”: interrupting the spiral

14:03

Moving forward in faith and claiming peace in Jesus

If Gratitude is Not a Mood, What Is It?

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and a renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to ⁠www.thekathyrogers.com⁠ to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

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Summary

Kathy Rogers explains how gratitude can be practiced as a daily choice, even when grief, stress, or hardship make thankfulness feel out of reach. Drawing on Christian faith and her experiences with cancer, the loss of her daughter, and ten years running a bakery, she offers simple habits for shifting perspective and recognizing support.

Keywords

gratitude practice, Christian gratitude, gratitude journal, faith and grief, thankfulness, daily gratitude

Key Topics

• Kathy frames gratitude as a choice rather than a mood, and says choosing what lens to view the day through can shape perspective.
• She recommends beginning or ending the day by writing down three things to be thankful for, even if feelings have not caught up.
• Her faith perspective distinguishes giving thanks in all circumstances from being thankful for every circumstance; hardship can coexist with gratitude.

• The hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” and its writer Horatio Spafford’s story helped Kathy reflect on faith amid profound loss.
• Kathy shares how community support during her 2018 cancer treatment and her bakery’s ten-year journey helped make difficult years sweeter.
• When gratitude felt inaccessible during a stressful week, writing, prayer, movement, and trust helped her actions guide her heart.
• She suggests thanking people aloud, keeping a gratitude journal, writing one thank-you note a month, and reframing “I have to” as “I get to.”

Takeaways

• Gratitude is not a mood, it's a choice.
• We can be sad, thankful, rejoice.
• Loss and gratitude can exist in the same 24 hours.
• If your heart's not following it, let your brain take over because your heart will follow.
• What we focus on grows bigger.
• Keep it as a history book of God's faithfulness to you.
• Turn all of your, I have to do this into get to.
• You don't have to be over the top thankful. But find three things to be thankful for.
• Thank them out loud. Appreciation. It changes you and it changes them.
• I don't think it's a magic potion or words, but I think it transforms our heart just a little bit every single time we say thank you.

Action Items

• Write down three things you are thankful for each day, in the morning or at night.
• Keep a gratitude journal as a record of past support and faithfulness.
• Say thank you out loud to people in your life, including for small acts of kindness.
• Write one thank-you note each month.
• When you notice worry, pray and name one thing you trust God for.
• Try reframing “I have to do this” as “I get to do this.”

Sound Bites

• "Gratitude is not a mood, it's a choice."
• "What we focus on grows bigger."

Chapters

00:00

Gratitude is a choice, not a mood

02:05

Start and end the day by naming what you appreciate

04:00

Giving thanks through hard circumstances

06:00

Grief, Horatio Spafford, and “It Is Well with My Soul”

08:51

Holding loss and gratitude together

09:59

How community showed up during cancer treatment

10:48

When gratitude feels out of reach

15:03

Ten years of bakery challenges, faith, and community

19:07

Practical gratitude habits for everyday life

22:02

A compassionate invitation for a difficult Thanksgiving

S2 E14 Time Under Tension (TUT)

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and a renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to www.thekathyrogers.com to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

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Summary

Kathy Rogers explores how adversity and failure are essential for growth, resilience, and faith. She shares personal insights, biblical perspectives, and practical analogies to help listeners embrace challenges as opportunities for development.

Keywords

adversity, growth, resilience, faith, failure, biblical perspective, problem solving, perseverance, hope, spiritual growth

Key Topics

• Adversity as a growth tool
• Biblical insights on suffering and perseverance
• Analogies between physical workouts and emotional resilience
• The importance of learning from failure
• George Washington's leadership and failure
• The role of community and faith in overcoming challenges

Takeaways

• Adversity and failure are essential for deep growth and strength.
• The Bible teaches that trials produce perseverance, character, and hope.
• Failure, like Thomas Edison's 3,999 attempts, can lead to success and resilience.
• Responding with gratitude and faith transforms challenges into growth opportunities.
• Community, faith, and a willingness to learn are key to overcoming hard times.

Sound Bites

• "Providence is at work in Washington's life."
• "God can teach us through our troubles."
• "You are not alone in your struggles."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: Why adversity is necessary for growth

02:08

Analogies between physical workouts and emotional resilience

03:43

Different types of struggles and their origins

07:33

Failure as a crucial part of achievement and leadership

10:39

George Washington's failures and lessons in providence

15:29

Biblical perspective on trouble and perseverance

19:52

Hope, maturity, and the spiritual purpose of trials

21:11

Learning from failures and sharing hope

23:21

Practical steps: gratitude, prayer, and community support

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and an renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to www.thekathyrogers.com to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

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Comparison Steals Joy, Connection Restores It

Kathy Rogers shares why community and connection matter in both life and work—and how comparison can quietly turn into competition, insecurity, and isolation. Through personal stories, Scripture, and recent experiences with women’s groups, she explores how authentic relationships and small acts of care can help us stop measuring ourselves against others and start building each other up.

Key topics

• Why we’re made for community in our families, workplaces, neighborhoods, and faith circles
• How comparison can become competition—and create a false sense that one person’s win means another’s loss
• How insecurity can lead to facades, surface-level relationships, and fear of being fully known
• Finding encouragement and belonging in an authentic community
• How a simple gift of homemade bread made a lasting difference during Kathy’s chemotherapy
• The care and comfort friends offered Kathy and her family after Elena’s death
• Seeing each person as uniquely created, with gifts and perspectives to share
• Choosing connection, gratitude, and small acts of kindness over comparison

Timestamps

00:00 — Why community and connection matter

01:14 — Comparison as a barrier to stronger community

02:12 — Why life isn’t a zero-sum game

03:10 — How comparison can become a compulsion

04:38 — When survival instincts become misaligned

06:24 — Authenticity and genuine encouragement

07:26 — Recognizing each person’s unique gifts and perspective

08:24 — Seeing coworkers as whole people

09:21 — Insecurity, facades, and the fear of being known

11:16 — An authentic women’s retreat and the power of encouragement

13:45 — Kathy’s realization that she had believed she was “too much”

15:14 — Finding support through life’s ups and downs

16:11 — The loaf of bread that became a meaningful act of kindness

17:38 — Why it matters to acknowledge the care others show us

20:03 — Questions that help people connect

21:58 — A church gathering inspired by the Psalms

23:54 — Isolation, anxiety, and the lies that can keep us disconnected

25:27 — Relationship as part of God’s nature and our design

27:12 — Reaching out and helping people feel seen

28:47 — Simple ways to connect this week

29:01 — A prayer to interrupt comparison

30:34 — How helping others thrive can bring a deeper sense of peace

31:33 — Everyday ways to show care and gratitude

32:19 — Choosing connection over comparison

Takeaways

• When you notice yourself comparing, pause and pray: “God, who do You say that I am?”
• Reach out to someone with a text, a call, a smile, or a sincere thank-you.
• Make an effort to know people beyond their roles—at work, in your community, and in your faith circles.
• Offer a small act of kindness, and receive others’ kindness with gratitude.
• Choose to encourage others without making their response your responsibility.

Is Love Earned?

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and an renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to ⁠www.thekathyrogers.com⁠ to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

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Summary

Kathy Rogers explores the concept of love that is not earned, emphasizing God's unconditional love and how it influences our relationships, parenting, and self-acceptance. She shares personal insights and biblical principles to inspire a love rooted in grace and faith.

Keywords

Unconditional love, faith, grace, biblical love, parenting, self-acceptance, God's love, Holy Spirit, 1 Corinthians 13, Jesus Christ

Key topics

The nature of unconditional love and God's example

How love is often conditional in human relationships

The role of grace and the Holy Spirit in loving others

Biblical principles of love from 1 Corinthians 13

The importance of self-love and acceptance in loving others

The connection between love, obedience, and faith in Jesus

Practical ways to show unconditional love in daily life

The impact of love on relationships and personal growth

Takeaways

God's love is unconditional and cannot be earned.

Love is a gift from God, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Parents can teach love through character and grace.

Self-love is essential to loving others effectively.

Obedience to God's commands flows from love, not performance.

Grace and mercy are vital in human interactions.

Love described in 1 Corinthians 13 is the divine standard.

Accepting God's love frees us from the performance trap.

Sound bites

"Is love earned or a gift from God?"

"Love is patient, love is kind, it never fails."

"God's love is not earned, it is a gift."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unconditional Love and Its Significance

02:09 Love as a Reflection of God's Unconditional Love

03:55 Teaching Children About Love and Grace

05:45 The Role of Holy Spirit in Heart Transformation

07:48 The Challenge of Loving When Unlovable

09:50 Biblical Definition of Love in 1 Corinthians 13

12:04 Living Out Love in Daily Relationships

14:01 The Connection Between Love, Obedience, and Faith

15:52 Practical Ways to Show Unconditional Love

16:51 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement to Overflow with Love

Is Love Earned?

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and an renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to www.thekathyrogers.com to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

Speaker Booking: www.thekathyrogers.com

Look For Good on Amazon

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Summary

Kathy Rogers explores the concept of love that is not earned, emphasizing God's unconditional love and how it influences our relationships, parenting, and self-acceptance. She shares personal insights and biblical principles to inspire a love rooted in grace and faith.

Keywords

Unconditional love, faith, grace, biblical love, parenting, self-acceptance, God's love, Holy Spirit, 1 Corinthians 13, Jesus Christ

Key topics

The nature of unconditional love and God's example

How love is often conditional in human relationships

The role of grace and the Holy Spirit in loving others

Biblical principles of love from 1 Corinthians 13

The importance of self-love and acceptance in loving others

The connection between love, obedience, and faith in Jesus

Practical ways to show unconditional love in daily life

The impact of love on relationships and personal growth

Takeaways

God's love is unconditional and cannot be earned.

Love is a gift from God, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Parents can teach love through character and grace.

Self-love is essential to loving others effectively.

Obedience to God's commands flows from love, not performance.

Grace and mercy are vital in human interactions.

Love described in 1 Corinthians 13 is the divine standard.

Accepting God's love frees us from the performance trap.

Sound bites

"Is love earned or a gift from God?"

"Love is patient, love is kind, it never fails."

"God's love is not earned, it is a gift."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unconditional Love and Its Significance

02:09 Love as a Reflection of God's Unconditional Love

03:55 Teaching Children About Love and Grace

05:45 The Role of Holy Spirit in Heart Transformation

07:48 The Challenge of Loving When Unlovable

09:50 Biblical Definition of Love in 1 Corinthians 13

12:04 Living Out Love in Daily Relationships

14:01 The Connection Between Love, Obedience, and Faith

15:52 Practical Ways to Show Unconditional Love

16:51 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement to Overflow with Love

Raise Your Hand if You are Busy

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and an renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to www.thekathyrogers.com to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

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Look For Good on Amazon

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Summary

Kathy Rogers explores the nature of busyness, its causes, and how to manage it purposefully. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our own bandwidth, motives, and the rhythm of life to live intentionally and find true rest.

Keywords

busyness, life rhythm, priorities, time management, purpose, rest, family, motivation, boundaries, gratitude

Key Topics

• The definition of busy and its different meanings
• The seasons and rhythms of life and how they influence busyness
• Understanding personal bandwidth and capacity
• The motives behind our busyness and their impact
• The importance of setting priorities and boundaries
• The role of gratitude and perspective in managing busyness
• The significance of rest, reflection, and renewal
• Practical tips for saying no and managing commitments
• The biblical perspective on rest and purpose
• Encouragement to seek God's guidance in life choices

Sound Bites

• "Life is rhythms, like the seasons."
• "Time is our most limited resource."
• "We cannot run maxed out every day."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to the concept of busyness and its significance

00:26

Different meanings of being busy and how it affects us

01:16

The seasons and rhythms of life and their impact on busyness

03:01

How we become busy and the role of motivation

04:06

Understanding personal capacity and setting boundaries

07:03

People pleasing, conflict avoidance, and ignorance as causes of busyness

09:00

The importance of knowing your commitments and their duration

10:56

The role of motives and perspective in managing busyness

12:51

Aligning commitments with gifts, purpose, and priorities

16:30

The value of relationships and community in busy seasons

19:12

The significance of rest, reflection, and renewal

21:13

Evaluating your busyness and making intentional choices

23:58

The biblical perspective on rest and the importance of rhythm

26:03

Seeking God's guidance and prioritizing purpose in life

28:59

Final encouragement and closing thoughts

It’s Better to Be Positive in the Change

Welcome to the Look For Good podcast with Kathy Rogers—formerly known as Your Best Friend's Mom! We're back with a fresh name and an renewed focus on finding the light, humor, and connection in everyday life. Head over to www.thekathyrogers.com to grab exclusive bonus content, check out recent show notes, and join our growing community today!

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Summary

Kathy Rogers shares practical biblical principles and mental frameworks to navigate life's transitions, especially related to family and school changes, with faith, positivity, and confidence.

Keywords

faith, positivity, family transitions, biblical principles, mental frameworks, gratitude, self-talk, leadership, growth, God’s love

Key Topics

• The importance of love over fear in family dynamics
• Living from the inside out with confidence in Christ
• Reframing perspective from have to to get to
• The power of faith over doubt during challenges
• Self-talk as a tool for encouragement and growth
• The biblical basis of the Live Light Framework
• Practical steps for staying positive in transitions
• The role of prayer and scripture in managing change

Takeaways

• Choosing love over fear strengthens family bonds.
• Identity rooted in Christ provides stability in uncertainty.
• Viewing life as a gift shifts perspective from obligation to opportunity.
• Faith in God's sovereignty offers comfort during transitions.
• Self-encouragement is vital for mental resilience.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Family Transitions and Key Principles

02:01

Understanding the Emotional Stages of School Transitions

04:09

God’s Unchanging Nature as a Source of Comfort

05:55

The Seven Commitments of a Great Team and the Live Light Framework

08:07

Love Instead of Fear: Biblical Foundations

09:35

Living from the Inside Out with Confidence in Christ

12:02

G: Get to versus Have to - A Perspective Shift

14:02

The Power of Faith Over Doubt in Difficult Times

16:55

Talking to Yourself: The Importance of Self-Encouragement

19:52

Applying Biblical Truths to Family and Personal Growth

22:07

Leading by Example and Teaching Resilience

24:02

Facing Fears and Embracing Growth Moments

27:51

Practical Tools for Staying Positive and Faith-Focused

29:50

Encouragement for Moving Forward with Confidence

Oh yeah? PROVE IT!

Summary

Kathy Rogers shares a faith-based framework called PROVE IT to overcome fear and pursue dreams with confidence, growth, and gratitude.

Keywords

overcoming fear, pursuing dreams, faith, personal growth, positivity, resilience, gratitude, motivation, spiritual guidance

Key Topics

• Prove It framework: Positive Perspective, Recruit Fans, Overcome Adversity, Vision for the Future, Expect Good, Intentional Pursuits, Thankfulness
• Faith and fear as opposite sides of the same coin
• Building a supportive team of encouragers
• Using adversity as a growth tool
• The importance of vision and focus in achieving dreams
• Practicing gratitude to shift perspective

Takeaways

• Fear is not real; it only has power if we give it to it.
• A positive perspective reframes reality with hope and faith.
• Build a team of encouragers to support your dreams.
• View adversity as a teacher, not a stop sign.
• Focus on your 'why' and 'what' to stay motivated.
• Expect good outcomes and celebrate progress.
• Be intentional in your pursuit and align actions with your identity.
• Gratitude shifts perspective and fuels positivity.
• Pursue dreams in alignment with your faith and purpose.

Sound Bites

• "Faith shows the reality of what we hope for."
• "Focus on the future to see obstacles as blurry."
• "Expect good outcomes, even from bad decisions."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Dreams

01:17

The PROVE IT Acronym: Faith Over Fear

02:10

What Does Pursuing a Dream Mean?

03:36

Positive Perspective: Faith vs. Fear

05:03

Building Your Support Team of Encouragers

07:53

Overcoming Adversity as a Growth Opportunity

09:47

The Power of Vision and Focus

11:12

Expect Good Things and Celebrate Progress

13:34

The Role of Intentionality and Identity

17:22

Recap of PROVE IT: Faith, Focus, Gratitude

20:01

Faith, Gratitude, and God's Guidance

Summary

Kathy Rogers explores the importance of intentional listening, evaluating our media consumption, and aligning our thoughts with biblical principles to grow spiritually and emotionally.

Keywords

listening, self-improvement, biblical principles, noise, mindfulness, spiritual growth, mental health, media influence

Key Topics

• The biblical view on listening and speech (James 1:19, Proverbs 18:13)
• The impact of sound on the brain and emotions
• Evaluating media consumption and its effects on mental health
• The importance of silence and solitude for spiritual growth
• How to create a listening environment that fosters understanding and peace
• The role of self-talk and encouragement in personal development
• Practical steps for intentional listening and mindfulness
• The influence of external noise and distractions on our spiritual life

Titles

• The Power of Listening: How to Hear God's Voice in a Noisy World
• Evaluating What You Listen To: A Biblical Perspective

Sound Bites

• "Evaluate who gets to speak into your life."
• "Create space for silence to hear God's voice."
• "God loves you and desires your growth."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: The Power of Words and Listening

01:58

The Noise of Life and Its Impact on Listening

03:57

Biblical Principles on Listening and Speech

06:07

Listening to God's Voice in a Noisy World

08:00

The Science of Sound and Emotions

10:13

Controlling Our Environment and Media Intake

11:55

Questions to Evaluate Our Listening Habits

15:07

The Power of Intentional Listening and Focus

17:12

Creating Space for Silence and Spiritual Connection

20:09

Choosing What We Allow Into Our Ears

23:10

Evaluating Influences and Sources of Wisdom

26:06

Living According to Biblical Truths and Values

29:55

Healing, Forgiveness, and Moving Forward

32:00

Practicing Silence and Listening to God

34:02

Guiding Verses for Mindful Thinking

36:05

The Impact of Music and Noise on Our Minds

38:06

Awareness and God's Guidance in Our Listening

39:01

Conclusion: Living a Life of Intentional Listening and Growth