In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness really is, what it isn’t, and why it’s essential for our spiritual and emotional well-being. I also share a very personal part of my story—learning to forgive my dad and brothers after my mom passed away and my dad chose to remarry. It was a painful season, but through prayer, guidance, and God’s grace, I discovered how forgiveness can lead to real healing and peace.

You’ll also learn a simple, practical method called REACH that can help you begin the process of forgiving someone in your own life. 

If you’ve ever struggled to let go of hurt, resentment, or disappointment, I pray this episode encourages you. 

Who do you need to forgive today?

Links to Grief Support Resources: 

E18: “Transformed by Grief”

Grief In Common: Online Monthly Support Groups & 1:1 Grief Coaching 

Grief Share : Weekly Grief Support Groups by Zip Code 

Rula.com: Online Therapy  (First check if your insurance can cover the co-pay)

Book:  “Healing After the Loss of a Mother” 

Book: “The Gift of Forgiveness" 

Book: “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”

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Have you tried to be consistent with reading your Bible, but then a few weeks in you stop? This episode provides you with key ingredients to help you cultivate a thriving devotional life, and top barriers that hinder consistency. I will bring you in on my personal journey and we will close with some practical steps to make daily devotionals a part of your life! 

Resources Mentioned:
Episode 23: The Power of a Devotional Life

1 Year - Bible Reading Plan 

2 Year - Bible Reading Plan 

Commentary Website: BibleRef.com

SOAP Devotional Template Download Here 

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Do you struggle to be consistent with your devotional time? You’re not the only one. I used to struggle too until I discovered something more practical that worked for me even if I was away from home. This episode discusses the Power of a Devotional Life. We will discuss what it means to have a devotional life, why you need a devotional life, and what the Bible says about it. I will share some personal examples and we will then close with practical tools to help you keep structure when connecting with God’s word.  I pray it’s a blessing to you! 

Resources Mentioned:
Commentary: BibleRef.com

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Making plans, setting goals and creating systems is great, but what happens when you suddenly face a roadblock that says “detour” or “road closed ahead” and it doesn’t allow you to further that path, goal or dream you had in mind or it puts you behind your original timeline? 

Perhaps you carry dreams, goals, and plans of how things should turn out in your life. How do you move forward and transition from that dream you had set for yourself in a given timeline? How do you cope and accept to walk confidently in the direction God is leading you to? 

This episode discusses what the Bible says, possible reasons why God re-routes, and practical ways to cope with divine detours. I pray it’s a blessing to you! 

Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 21: The Power of Systems
Episode 18 : Transformed by Grief

Book Mentioned:
Heaven by Randy Alcorn

Christian Brigades Legacy Community
Sign Up Here:  Christianbrigades.org/legacy 

Scriptures Mentioned:
Genesis chapter 50:15 - 21
Romans 6:23 

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In this episode, we discuss the topic of the power of developing systems to help you be consistent with your goals. Many times we set ambitious objectives, only to need help to maintain the momentum required to reach them. This is where the concept of setting systems instead of just goals comes into play. We will explore the power of systems over goals and how adopting this approach can transform your life in a friendly, kind, and effective manner. 

My desire is that after you finish listening to this episode you are inspired to identify your current systems and adjust or even create new ones if needed! I believe that no matter your age or situation, there’s always room for personal and spiritual growth. We will specifically discuss the benefits of establishing systems and what the Bible says about that. We will close with practical ways that you can use to evaluate your current systems or get inspired to develop new ones to make the best of your time and become the person God has called you to be. 

Episodes Mentioned: 

Episode 20: Setting Goals During Time of Adversity 

Episode 11: Create Habits Not Resolutions

Episode 16: Building Consistency 

Resources Mentioned:

Capsule Wardrobe on Pinterest 

Mark Zuckerberg’s Uniform 

Atomic Habits - By James Clear

Volunteer Opportunities - Christianbrigades.org/volunteer 

Scriptures Mentioned: 

Genesis chapter 6: 13-22

Exodus 18:24-27

Genesis 41

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In today’s episode, we will discuss the topic of goal setting during adversity, specifically after a setback when you’re going through a tough transition in life. Transitions such as moving forward in life after a loss, a recent diagnosis, a breakup, or even new major life changes such as starting a new family, moving towns, moving jobs, all these changes can take an emotional toll on your personal goals as you learn to adjust to your new life, your new community or even to a new you. So my desire is to share practical ways to help you set new goals and possibly help you refresh your current goals, as a way to motivate you to get back on the mission God has called you to be. I will also share some of my personal experiences and we will close with what the Bible says about Goal Setting.

Episodes Mentioned:
E9: "The Thief of Joy"
E16: "Building Consistency" 

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In this episode I want to share with you the importance of self-caring. Not just during difficult times, but on a regular basis. We will talk specifically about Biblical Self-Care and how to develop rhythms of rest in our life in order to recharge and be strengthened in the Lord.  We will discuss what the Bible says about self-care and close with practical ways that you too can try to implement. My desire is that after you listen to this episode, you are encouraged to develop rhythms of rest throughout your day or week in order to better balance and do what God has called you to do! 

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Referenced Episodes:

E18: Transformed by Grief 

E11: Create Habits Not Resolutions 

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In today's episode we will talk about loss and the grieving process. More specifically, we will be joining Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemani and discuss how He processed grief before going to the cross. And we will close with practical ways to allow God to transform our lives through loss and the grieving process, in order to accomplish our mission here on earth.  My desire is that after you listen to this episode, you can feel God’s peace in the midst of your situation and are empowered to process any past loss or feelings of grief in a healthy and biblical way.

Mentioned Episodes:
E17: Embrace Your Season
E9: The Thief of Joy

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In today’s episode we will talk about seasons in life and how to embrace them in order to maintain God’s everlasting joy. I will share some personal experiences and I will close with some practical tools that I pray will help you embrace your current season in life and the ones to come! 

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In today’s episode we talk about the value of consistency and ways we can become more consistent in certain areas of our life in order to grow, reach our goals and do what God has called us to do. 

Download Free Habit Tracker: Here 

Book Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Episode 11: Create Habits Not Resolutions

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