Now is Your Yes

Now is Your Yes

By Darcy PeckskampEducationSelf-Improvement
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Now is Your Yes episodes

  • #7 Complaining Costs
    Complaining may feel harmless, but it drains energy, damages relationships, and stalls progress toward our goals. Scripture warns that our words hold life and death (Proverbs 18:21). When we grumble, we glorify the problem instead of God’s power to change it. Using vivid stories and examples—from the Israelites’ desert wandering to personal reflections on gratitude—the episode reveals how complaining repels people, darkens our mindset, and delays blessings.Faith teaches us a better way: replace complaints with gratitude and prayer. Gratitude refocuses our heart, rebuilds relationships, and restores momentum. Complaining might win attention for a moment, but gratitude wins favor for a lifetime.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QUKq5LI2b7P61sR8dj58-Ok-6pdPIaJp/view?usp=sharing
    16 min
  • #6 God created YOU

    In this episode of Now Is Your Yes, we explore what it means to become the person God created you to be instead of simply following the expectations of others. Through personal stories of testing boundaries, taking risks, and learning lessons the hard way, Darcy shares how God often calls us down unique paths that don't come with a roadmap.

    Together we'll discuss the danger of living a life of quiet dissatisfaction, why comparison steals purpose, and how God's plan for your life is unlike anyone else's. You'll be encouraged by biblical examples of ordinary people who stepped out in faith, discover why it's never too late to pursue God's calling, and learn how great leaders help others uncover and use their God-given talents.

    If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, too old, too late, or uncertain about your next step, this episode is a reminder that God is still writing your story. You weren't created to fit in—you were created to fulfill a purpose uniquely designed for you.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OGrD4KX85A9h4mYFruX0gYj-_AQEfyNQ/view?usp=sharing

    21 min
  • # 5 Trust God's Not Yet
    Sometimes the hardest answer from God isn’t “no” — it’s “not yet.”In this heartfelt episode of Now is Your Yes, Darcy shares a vivid childhood story about a beloved tricycle, a homemade ramp, and the pink ramp her father promised to build one day. What began as scraped knees and childhood impatience became a lifelong lesson about God’s protection, timing, and love.Through personal storytelling, scripture, and powerful reflection, this episode explores how delays, disappointments, and closed doors may actually be signs of divine protection rather than rejection. If you’ve ever questioned why God hasn’t answered a prayer, opened a door, or moved as quickly as you hoped, this conversation will remind you that waiting seasons are often preparation seasons.Because sometimes the very thing you’re waiting for…God is still lovingly building.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pl71wCr9-JZAUHX1rEFyAJ7dLXLyrXVI/view?usp=drive_link
    13 min
  • #4 The Power of Mental Toughness

    Life has a way of testing us in the moments we least expect. In this powerful episode of Now Is Your Yes, we dive into what it truly means to build mental toughness through faith, endurance, and resilience.

    Through vivid storytelling, personal experiences, and biblical truth, you’ll discover how God often uses pressure, setbacks, and uncertainty to strengthen the very parts of us needed for our calling. From running through fierce resistance to childhood lessons about perseverance, this episode reminds us that toughness is not about pretending life is easy — it’s about refusing to quit when life gets hard.

    If you’ve been battling fear, exhaustion, discouragement, or self-doubt, this conversation will encourage you to stay anchored, keep moving forward, and trust that the battle may actually be building you.

    Because mentally tough people are not people who never fall…they are people who keep rising.

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    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hhjmgkna1FVSDerfrI67ZA4uva0znswN/view?usp=sharing

    20 min
  • #3 The "What If" Trap

    “What if” seems harmless—but left unchecked, it can quietly sabotage your peace, your confidence, and your calling. In this episode, we unpack how fear-based thinking creates emotional weight from imagined futures, keeps you stuck in hesitation, and pulls you away from the present moment where God is moving. Through scripture, relatable examples, and practical steps, you’ll learn how to silence fear, stop seeking approval, and step into the life God is calling you to—right now.

    18 min
  • #2 Expanding Your Comfort Zone
    In this episode, we explore what it really means to step beyond your comfort zone and into the life God is calling you to. Through vivid firelight imagery, Scripture, and a bit of honest storytelling, we look at why we cling to safety, how fear of both failure and success can quietly hold us back, and what it practically looks like to expand our “circle” one small step at a time. You’ll walk away with a clear next step, a faith‑anchored mindset, and a simple challenge to live as the new creation you already are.“Want to go deeper? Download the free guide: ‘Expanding Your Comfort Zone — 6 Steps in 6 Days to Break Free to Breakthrough!’” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XgM2Fh6WUxBfIltZi49wlgq-ljhwqgf-/view?usp=drive_link
    17 min

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