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Smiling while you’re suffocating is exhausting. We’re talking about the moment God presses on your heart and says, “Take the mask off” and what that actually looks like when you’re used to answering “I’m blessed and highly favored” while everything inside is unraveling. 

We start with the hard honesty: the mask can come from pride, fear of pity, fear of gossip, or simply not wanting to be seen as the one who needs help. But the mask doesn’t fix the hurt, the burnout, the emotional fatigue, or the silent grief, it just keeps it hidden. We walk through the questions that begin real emotional healing and spiritual growth: What am I hiding? What am I afraid to say out loud? What is the mask covering up right now? 

Then we move into hope and practical next steps. God often answers prayers through people, not lightning-bolt miracles. The “help” might be a friend, a mentor, a counselor, a therapist, or someone you didn’t expect, but they can become a lifeline when you’re willing to be vulnerable. We share three powerful outcomes of unmasking: it frees you to be yourself, it helps you breathe again, and it positions you to help someone else. We close with Hebrews 4:16 and a prayer for courage, mercy, grace, and restoration. 

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Pain can make you forget what’s still good, and a hard season can shrink your world down to one question: God, where are You? We talk honestly about that tension and then make a bold turn toward something practical and healing: choosing thanksgiving on purpose. If you’re a woman of faith carrying grief, pressure, or disappointment, this conversation is a gentle reminder that God can still use you right where you are, and your story is not wasted.

We ground the message in Romans 8:28 and then read from Psalm 66, letting Scripture lead us back to praise, remembrance, and perspective. Gratitude is not a performance and it’s not denial. It’s a decision that can steady your heart like medicine, bring hope back into your chest, and help you see that a new day is also a new opportunity for God to move on your behalf.

We also share three specific anchors for gratitude: thanking God for the simple gift of waking up, thanking Him for a sound mind when mental battles and family history make stability feel fragile, and thanking Him for the privilege of encouraging someone else even while we’re still walking through our own storm. We close with a prayer asking God to “roll back the curtains of memory” and remind you where He has brought you from.

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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We read Luke 2 together and talk about why the Christmas story still brings hope in any season. We connect Bethlehem to everyday kindness, showing how simple words and small actions help us practice love daily. 
• reading Luke 2 as a family faith practice 
• imagining what it felt like at Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem 
• why Jesus’ humble birth means hope is for everyone 
• a Sunday school innkeeper story about making room for Christ 
• finding hope even when we don’t feel hopeful 
• noticing hopeful signs like a newborn baby or a kind word 
• practical ways kids can show love at school through helping and leading 
• using hugs, encouragement, and “I love you” as daily habits 
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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Pain has a way of convincing you that you’ve been disqualified, but I’m here to say the opposite. After a few weeks away from the mic, I come back to the story that sparked this podcast and I start walking through my book, Positioned for Purpose: The Journey, beginning with Chapter One, “Alabaster Box.” If you’ve been carrying shame, regret, or a hard season you can’t stop replaying, this conversation is for you. 

I read the introduction and pull on the thread of Romans 8:28, exploring what it really means when we say God can work all things together for good. I talk candidly about why I avoided sharing this story for so long, then I move into the moments that shaped me: growing up in Jamaica, longing for affection, adjusting to new schools, and learning how much easier the journey feels when someone is walking with you. 

From there, “Alabaster Box” turns personal fast. I share how bullying and insecurity crushed my self-image, how the search for validation led to painful choices, and how becoming a teenage mom interrupted my college dreams and forced me to grow up overnight. I also share what redemption looked like over time: letting go of regret, refusing to be defined by the past, surrounding yourself with people who add value, and choosing praise in the middle of the storm because it can lighten the load. 

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Grief doesn’t wait until you feel ready. It shows up at the door, asks hard questions, and sometimes it even makes you wonder where God is in the middle of your pain. This is a tender, personal reflection on loss, shock, and the complicated emotions that come when someone you love is suddenly gone. We talk honestly about that moment when faith is real but your heart still breaks, and why missing them is not a spiritual failure.

We lean into Christian encouragement that doesn’t minimize suffering. I share the scriptures I’m holding close right now, including Psalm 34:18 on God being near to the brokenhearted, Matthew 5:4 on comfort for those who mourn, John 14:27 on peace the world can’t give, Romans 8:28 on God working for good, and Revelation 21:4 on the day when death and sorrow end. We also name something many believers experience but rarely say out loud: you can feel God’s peace and still cry, still ache, still have questions. That mixture does not disqualify you; it can be where God’s presence meets you most clearly.

Then the focus turns to a sobering truth: we can’t speed up death, nor slow it down. If you’ve been putting off making things right with God, this is a loving wake-up call to surrender your life to Jesus, or to come back if you’ve walked away. Listen, share this with someone who’s grieving, and if it helps you, subscribe and leave a review so more hearts can find comfort and hope.

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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A single phrase can hit like thunder in the quiet: “Try again.” When I heard it, I felt hopeful and terrified at the same time because I knew exactly what God was pointing to, the thing I’ve attempted before and watched fall apart. If you’ve ever felt the Holy Spirit pull you back toward a calling you’d rather leave behind, you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy for feeling conflicted.

I open Luke 5:4–7 and sit with Peter’s honest response after a night of empty nets. He has every reason to quit, explain, and protect himself from more disappointment, yet he says the line that changes everything: “But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” That story becomes a blueprint for what it means to trust God’s word when your own experience argues back. We also talk about how God confirms His direction, sometimes through repeating themes, Scripture, sermons you weren’t even searching for, and friends who echo the same message at the exact right time.

From there, I break down the three things a “try again” assignment requires: obedience, faith, and movement. Obedience means I do what God says and let Him carry the results. Faith means I trust what I can’t see yet, grounded in Hebrews 11:1. Movement means I take real steps even when fear and anxiety try to freeze me. If you’re rebuilding, restarting, or relaunching something in this season, let this be your nudge to cast the net one more time. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review, what is God asking you to try again?

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Eight women, one bathroom, a bush plane into a remote Alaska village, and a calling that felt way too expensive at first. I’m joined by my friend Dahlia Goldsmith as she shares what it really looked like to say yes to her first Christian mission trip while she was in the middle of transition, wrestling with feeling unworthy, and wondering if she was truly “ready” for God to use her. 

We talk through the moment Isaiah 43:19 kept coming up, how Matthew 6:33 challenged her to put God first even with real financial responsibilities, and how provision showed up through fundraising support and unexpected help along the way. Dahlia also opens up about the fears many women of faith carry quietly, the need for confirmation, and the relief of realizing you don’t have to be perfect to be obedient. 

From landing in Anchorage to navigating travel delays and stepping into village life, we reflect on team unity, daily devotion and communion, serving the community through VBS and women’s ministry, and why excellence still matters even when the numbers are smaller than expected. Dahlia shares the biggest takeaway she brought home: boldness, deeper trust, and a hunger to keep the overflow going long after the trip ends. 

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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The hardest assignments from God are often the quiet ones, the moments when nobody is watching and your heart is pounding anyway. On my way home from a mission trip to Point Hope, Alaska, I’m sitting on a long flight from Anchorage when I hear the Spirit of the Lord press one clear thought into my heart: the mission is not finished. What happened next turns into a real-life lesson about fear, faith, and what obedience looks like when you feel trapped in the middle seat and you do not feel brave.

I reflect on what Point Hope taught me about God’s provision and purpose, and I share five simple takeaways that apply to everyday Christian life: God has a plan for your story, He provides what He requires, obedience matters, faith takes movement, and ministry is often about doing it for the one while living for an audience of One. If you’ve been doubting your calling or wondering whether your “yes” can make a difference, this conversation brings you back to the basics with clarity and hope.

You’ll also hear how I wrestled with the “how” of sharing my faith, why I delayed for hours, and how God met me with grace when my delivery was not perfect. If you’ve ever felt the Holy Spirit nudge you to speak, serve, forgive, or step out and you froze, you’re not alone. I also share what’s next, including a special guest, Dalia, who will join me to talk about our mission trip experience.

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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Sunlight at midnight, a cold climate you didn’t train for, and ministry plans that change on day one. We’re talking through a mission-trip adjustment that surprised me in all the best ways and a few uncomfortable ones too, including how constant daylight can mess with sleep and why your body still requires real rest even when you feel spiritually “on.” Along the way, Romans 8:28 grounds the whole story: God works with all of it, including the parts that feel inconvenient. 

I also answer the practical questions people always ask, like how food changes affect you in a new place, what it’s like meeting teammates in person after only Zoom calls, and how a team can build real sisterhood fast. Living close, sharing responsibilities, and choosing to care for each other turns potential tension into unity. It’s a reminder for Christian women in leadership that community doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built through small acts of honor and listening. 

Then we get to the ministry heart of it. When the crowd is smaller than expected, we don’t shrink the effort. We show up in excellence, do it for the one, and trust that God already knows the number who will be there. We also talk about staying in the moment and being strategic with your phone so you don’t miss what the Holy Spirit is doing in real time. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to serve faithfully through change, pressure, or low turnout, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more women of faith can find the show. 

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Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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The hardest part of obedience is rarely the big moment. It’s the middle, the “getting there,” when plans change, seats disappear, bags fly ahead without you, and you’re left wondering if you heard God right.

We talk through day two of a missions trip journey that starts with a standby flight that doesn’t work out and turns into a front-row seat to God’s favor. I share how He sends the right people at the right time in unfamiliar airports, how He steadies my heart when the path feels rushed, and how His grace outweighs the challenges. Along the way, Alaska’s shifting light, night skies, and snow-capped mountains become a reminder that God’s timing is bigger than mine, and His beauty can reset my faith when stress tries to take over.

Then comes the stretch that could shake anyone: weather issues, a small plane, bags left behind for safety, and flying over ice and ocean with unexpected peace. The lesson that stays with me most comes from a pastor’s words that echo the heart of the Gospel: do it for the one. When you stop chasing numbers and start serving one person with love, you find the courage to keep going, break cycles, and change generations one life at a time.

If you’re a woman of faith trying to trust God in hardship, wrestling with your calling, or simply needing Christian encouragement to keep saying yes, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired, and leave a review so more listeners can find hope. What’s your “one” right now?

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Colette’s Bio

Colette Christopher (Lawrence) is an author, dynamic motivator, life coach, and personal development Trainer. She is the author of the book Positioned for Purpose: The Journey and its accompanying devotional and Journal.
She dived headfirst into her passion and purpose of impacting women's lives through
motivation, empowerment, and encouragement. She believes in using the gifts God has given her to help women be who God has called them to be, to see God in their story, and to live their life's purpose.

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