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Short, daily meditations on God’s Word that not only drive us to pray, but drive how we pray. Featuring teacher, author, and pastor David Platt.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Isaiah 14:24, David Platt reminds us to trust that the Lord will surely accomplish all his purposes.

Blessed Purpose (Isaiah 14:24)

In this episode of Pray the Word on Isaiah 13:6–7, David Platt exhorts us to lead others to be saved from the coming judgment through faith in Jesus.

The Coming Judgement (Isaiah 13:6–7)

In this episode of Pray the Word on Isaiah 12:3–6, David Platt reminds us to rejoice in our salvation and to lead others to this never-ending well.

The Joy of Salvation (Isaiah 12:3–6)

In this episode of Pray the Word on Isaiah 10:20, David Platt encourages us to trust in, and rest in God alone, and not anything or anyone else in this world. 


Anchored in Faith (Isaiah 10:20)

In this episode of Pray the Word on Isaiah 9:6–7, David Platt asks God to help us make Jesus' name known around us and around the world.

Name Above All Other Names (Isaiah 9:6–7)

Pray the Word with David Platt

Stories to help strengthen your back and soften your heart.

Self-Improvement

In this Episode, Lisa walks through some lessons in the book of Job, while revisiting some of the painful seasons in her own story. Lisa speaks about how God sometimes uses pain as the conduit to purify us, how pain is a promotion and not a punishment in the Kingdom of God, how to raise hands in worship while having a broken heart. She contends that even though we don't always understand, we can always trust that God is a Good God, and that Godly grief does not demand an audience or applause.This episode was recorded at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.For a deeper look into the book of Job, Lisa has a Bible Study and DVD Series entitled Job: A Story of Unlikely Joy. More information can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/job

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When Everything Falls Apart

In Episode 6 of Life with Lisa Harper, Lisa sits down for a timely conversation with Laura Story. Lisa and Laura walk through Laura's testimony and speak about circumstances that are permanently challenging. Laura shares the hard truth that we are not called to hope in God changing our circumstances, but rather we are called to hope in God. Laura speaks to those in difficult situations. She says to first pray fervently for God to change your circumstances, and then ask Him how to live today in your current circumstance.The Grammy, Billboard and Dove Award–winning singer-songwriter Laura Story, known for such hits as “Blessings,” “Indescribable,” and “Mighty to Save,” thought she had her life and everything in it under control…until she and her husband, Martin, had to face a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect head on.In her new book, bible study and CD, I Give Up: The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life Laura shares her powerful story of finding blessing in her deepest pain by choosing to hand over the control she thought she had to God and instead pursue a life of surrender.To learn more about Laura Story, visit https://laurastorymusic.com/

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Laura Story

In Episode 5 of Life with Lisa Harper, Lisa is joined by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, the co-founders of She Reads Truth. During their conversation, they walk through their fondest Easter memories and discuss moments in Scripture that point to the Easter season. Raechel and Amanda discuss what Jesus saved them from at Easter, and what it means to stay in the cognizance that that we need Jesus to save us, yet we're forgiven.She Reads Truth is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Founded in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through curated daily reading plans, as well as online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributing writers. This community of “Women in the Word of God every day” represents a long list of cities and countries, a variety of backgrounds and traditions, and countless real-life stories.To learn more about She Reads Truth, you can visit: https://shereadstruth.com/

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She Reads Truth, Easter Episode

In Episode 4 of Life with Lisa Harper, Lisa continues her conversation with her good friend Shelley Giglio. Lisa and Shelley discuss the power of prayer, the nature of choosing to walk through hardship, and how pain legitimizes your testimony. They also explore the peace of God's presence in our lives when we don't have answers to difficult questions and how you must put pressure on the areas of your life where you want to grow spiritually. This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview.Shelley Giglio is the chief strategist, director of label operations and artist management for sixstepsrecords, an Atlanta-based record label, and leads The Grove, a monthly gathering for the women of Atlanta. Shelley is intricately involved in leading and directing sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG artists. In addition, she and her husband, Louie, founded Passion Conferences in 1997, and in 2009 they planted Passion City Church with multiple campuses in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Together, they lead the Passion Movement and are committed to spreading the fame of Jesus Christ to college-aged people around the globe. You can follow Shelley and learn more about her at the links below.Shelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleygiglio/?hl=enShelley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/shelleygiglio?lang=enPassion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/

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Shelley Giglio, Part 2

In Episode 3 of Life with Lisa Harper, Lisa has a conversation with her good friend Shelley Giglio. Lisa and Shelley dive into the Giglios' story, and explore God's faithfulness through the good and challenging seasons. Shelley speaks about the tough life transition when Louie's dad passed away and they moved to Atlanta, as well as when Louie fell into deep anxiety. Shelley and Lisa discuss how God uses the dark seasons of our lives to prune us and equip us for what lies ahead, and how we should handle the words that others speak over our lives. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview.Shelley Giglio is the chief strategist, director of label operations and artist management for sixstepsrecords, an Atlanta-based record label, and leads The Grove, a monthly gathering for the women of Atlanta. Shelley is intricately involved in leading and directing sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG artists. In addition, she and her husband, Louie, founded Passion Conferences in 1997, and in 2009 they planted Passion City Church with multiple campuses in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Together, they lead the Passion Movement and are committed to spreading the fame of Jesus Christ to college-aged people around the globe. You can follow Shelley and learn more about her at the links below.Shelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleygiglio/?hl=enShelley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/shelleygiglio?lang=enPassion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/

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Shelley Giglio, Part 1

Life with Lisa Harper

Straight-forward, honest conversations and actions to create a life and marriage fully alive!

Relationships

Health & Fitness

In this conversation, GS Youngblood joins me as we discuss his blueprint for masculinity in relationships, which focuses on three elements: respond versus react, provide structure, and create safety.

He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, relationality, and applicability in his framework.

We highlight the significance of emotional resonance, co-regulation, and curiosity in creating a safe and connected relationship.


Learn more from GS Youngblood here - https://www.gsyoungblood.com/

Takeaways


GS Youngblood's blueprint for masculinity in relationships consists of three elements: respond versus react, provide structure, and create safety.
The blueprint emphasizes simplicity, relationality, and applicability in order to be easily understood and implemented by men.
The first element, respond versus react, involves being grounded, still, and choiceful in one's actions.
The second element, provide structure, entails having inner clarity and attunement to oneself and one's partner.
The third element, create safety, focuses on emotional safety, trust-building, emotional resonance, co-regulation, and curiosity.
Embodying the qualities of the masculine blueprint can help men feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their relationships.

On the Xtended Version ...

In the XTD content, we dive deeper into the 3 aspects of the blueprint. The first element, respond versus react, involves being grounded, still, and choiceful in one's actions. The second element, provide structure, entails having inner clarity and attunement to both oneself and one's partner. The third element, create safety, involves emotional safety and trust-building.

Enjoy the show!

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The Masculine In Relationship | GS Youngblood #676

In this conversation, Emily Nagoski joins me as we discuss the creation of her new book on long-term relationships and lasting connections.

We explore the concept of normal sex and the importance of pleasure, authenticity, connection, and vulnerability in maintaining a strong sexual connection. We also dive into the impact of societal myths and expectations on sexual relationships and the need for open and honest communication about desires and boundaries.

In our conversation, we discuss the importance of emotional connection and collaboration in a marriage. Emily shares her personal experiences and how she learned to rely on her partner for support. She also explains the concept of the emotional floor plan and how different emotional states can affect sexual intimacy.

The conversation highlights the need for intentional effort and communication in building a strong sexual connection.

Learn more about Dr Emily here - https://www.emilynagoski.com/

Takeaways

Long-term sexual connections are built on pleasure, authenticity, connection, and vulnerability.
Normal sex is defined as an experience where everyone involved is glad to be there, free to leave with no unwanted consequences, and turns towards what's happening with kindness, compassion, and curiosity.
Societal myths and expectations about sex can create pressure and feelings of inadequacy in relationships.
Open and honest communication about desires and boundaries is crucial for maintaining a strong sexual connection.
Sexual experiences can vary greatly among individuals and change over time, and that is normal. Building a strong sexual connection requires emotional connection and collaboration in a marriage.
Learning to rely on your partner for support is transformative and allows for a deeper level of intimacy.
Understanding the emotional floor plan can help navigate different emotional states and their impact on sexual intimacy.
Accepting help and support from your partner is challenging but necessary for a healthy relationship.
Adventurous sex is not just about trying new things, but also about open communication and expressing your needs and desires.

Enjoy the show!

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Come Together | Dr Emily Nagoski #675

In this episode we discuss common mistakes that married couples make when it comes to initiating sex. 

There are dynamics of higher desire and lower desire and patterns that make these mistakes so easy to make.

We cover six common mistakes: getting annoyed at being the one who initiates, using covert or roundabout methods of initiation, joking or crude initiations, feeling the need to be as turned on as your partner, using the same initiation method every time, and talking yourself out of initiating. 

Takeaways

Recognize the dynamics of higher desire and lower desire in your relationship
Update your map of each other as you grow and change
Avoid common mistakes in initiation, such as getting annoyed or using covert methods
Focus on connection rather than just sexual fulfillment
Communicate with your spouse about your initiation patterns and desires
Take action to improve your initiation patterns and foster a deeper connection

On the Xtended Version ...

What make authenticity and vulnerability in marriage so difficult?


Is it the motivations behind the vulnerability? The reactions to vulnerable moments? Both?

Let's explore more.

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Initiation Mistakes Married People Make #674

On the Regular Version ...

In this conversation, and old blogging friend, Joshua Becker, joins me to discuss the journey and benefits of minimalism.

We talk about his personal experience with minimalism and how it has positively impacted his life, relationships, and finances. We also explore strategies for dealing with a spouse's resistance to minimalism and the importance of the master bedroom as a sanctuary.

Joshua also emphasizes the need for love, patience, and humility when approaching minimalism as a couple. 

Learn more about Joshua here https://www.becomingminimalist.com/

Takeaways

Minimalism can positively impact various aspects of life, including relationships, finances, and overall well-being.
Approaching minimalism with love, patience, and humility is essential when dealing with a spouse's resistance.
The master bedroom can serve as a sanctuary for rest and intimacy, and decluttering this space can enhance its purpose.
Protecting the master bedroom from tension and negative conversations can contribute to a more peaceful and meaningful environment.
Minimalism involves harnessing what matters most and removing distractions to focus on one's values and priorities.

On the Xtended Version ...

In the XTD content, Pam and I talk about our journey with the minimalist mindset and how it has played out in our life and marriage.

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Minimalism and Marriage | Joshua Becker #673

In this episode, we discuss the importance of date nights in marriage and offer a unique tip to make them more enjoyable.

It's the idea of having sex before going out on a date to possibly relieve the pressure and create a deeper connection. We provide practical ideas for incorporating this tip into date nights, such as getting ready together, having sex in the morning, or asking the babysitter to take the kids out for a while.

It is also important to expand and challenge the script of traditional date nights.

Takeaways

Date nights are important for maintaining a strong marriage.
Having sex before a date night can relieve pressure and create a deeper connection.
Practical ideas for incorporating sex into date nights include getting ready together, having sex in the morning, or asking the babysitter to take the kids out.
Expanding and challenging the script of traditional date nights can make them more enjoyable and fulfilling.

On the Xtended Version ...

The world of self-help and self-improvement at times only works on one aspect of the equation. 

There is also self-healing that is just as important. The areas where you work on your shadow self.

We explore both today. 

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Have Sex First on Date Night #672

Sexy Marriage Radio

Conversations about real life young adult stuff and what the Bible says about it. In this podcast, we share our view from The Porch - a weekly gathering of thousands of young adults in Dallas, Texas. We take questions, concerns, and challenges common for our generation and talk about how to overcome...

How can you love someone you don’t know? To love God, we must know who He is—the one God who is three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This week, guest speaker Oren Martin walks us through Ephesians 1:3-14 to give us a biblical perspective of the Triune God who is worthy of our praise.

The Truth of The Trinity

God’s design for the Christian life is to be lived in and amongst community. His people are there to lift us up in times of trouble, rejoice in times of celebration, and pray in times of desperation. Simply said: life is better together! 

Timothy “TA” Ateek walks us through Ecclesiastes 4 to see that a life in community brings flourishing and more of Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 4

This is a special short episode to provide a quick update on Views from The Porch.

Quick Update

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022,  Jonathan "JP" Pokluda shares the what, why and how of recruiting the most powerful force this world has ever heard - the choir.

Recruiting the Choir | AWAKEN 2022

In this special episode from AWAKEN Conference 2022,  Jennie Allen shares five truths about taking risks.

Taking Risks | AWAKEN 2022

Views from The Porch

Messages from Passion City Church DC, visit us at passioncitychurch.com/dc

Continuing in the collection of talks called “Anxiety + Money,” Pastor Ben Stuart takes us through the Proverbs and shows us how we can shift from the anxiety that money may cause to the wisdom of managing it.

Wisdom + Wealth

Join us as Pastor Ben starts a brand new series on money. This week, he teaches what Jesus has to say about the root issue and how God wants us to live differently than the world when it comes to our possessions.

Key Verses // Luke 12:11-34

Anxiety + Money

This talk concludes our “Anchor” series that has been taking us on a deeper dive into what holds our house together theologically. Jon Harkey teaches us about the extravagant worship of God and how it relates to His glory, radical grace, and our lives.

Key Verses // 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:6

Finding Deeper Satisfaction in Jesus / Jon Harkey

As we continue in our Anchors series, Pastor Ben Stuart explains how God's radical grace is kindness extended and freely given, and how there is no one out of God's reach. In the Gospel of John, Jesus encounters two extremely different people and meets both where they are by demonstrating the radical grace of God.

Key Verses // John 1:1-5, 1:14-18, 3:1-18, 4:1-27

You Can't Earn This!

In week two of our new series, “Anchors,” Pastor Ben Stuart focuses on the glory of God and how it is tangible in the greater narrative of our lives. All of us ask "why" questions, but God gives us the overarching and the detailed answer: Himself. Join us as we search the Scripture and begin to understand why we love and are anchored in His glory.

Key Verses // Romans 11:36

Why Am I Here?

Passion City Church DC Podcast

First15 is a daily devotional written to help you connect with God. Each day, the devotional features scripture, a devotional thought, guided prayer, and action steps. For more information, please visit first15.org. To hear the music from the devotional, search for First15 Worship on Spotify or Appl...

On the third day of our series on pursuing simple Christianity, we’re looking at what it means to live a life of sacrifice to God. May we discover what it means for our hearts, minds and will to be fully surrendered to Jesus, and in return may we find the abundant joy he has promised. He is trustworthy and true. And we will find the life God has planned for us when we surrender all to him. Request your copy of our new kids devotional!

A Life of Sacrifice

As we continue our week exploring the simple principles of the Christian faith, today let’s look at what it means to love people. Many of us know that God asks us to love others, but often loving people is easier said than done. God knows our weaknesses, and any command he gives, he has a plan to empower us and give us grace to be obedient. As you explore how God may want you to love people today, may your heart be opened to his profound grace. ﻿More from First15Read today's devotional or listen to today's worship song at First15.org/todayDownload the First15 appDonate to First15 at supportfirst15.org
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Love People

This week we’re going to focus on the simplicity the Christian life is meant to be marked by. Jesus summed up our purpose with two statements: love God and love people. But in our humanity we have made complex what God designed to be peaceful, purposeful, and simple. A. W. Tozer remarks in The Pursuit of God, “Every age has its own characteristics. Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. The simplicity which is in Christ is rarely found among us. In its stead are programs, methods, organizations and a world of nervous activities which occupy time and attention but can never satisfy the longing of the heart. The shallowness of our inner experience, the hollowness of our worship, and that servile imitation of the world which marks our promotional methods all testify that we in this day, know God only imperfectly, and the peace of God scarcely at all. If we would find God amid all the religious externals, we must first determine to find Him, and then proceed in the way of simplicity.” May we discover the peace and joy that come from pursuing a simple Christianity this week. Request your copy of our new kids devotional! ﻿More from First15Read today's devotional or listen to today's worship song at First15.org/todayDownload the First15 appDonate to First15 at supportfirst15.org
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Love God: It’s All about Relationship

As we wrap up our week on the simplicity of love, today we’ll look at the concept of simplicity itself and what it means to have a solitary pursuit. As you fix your eyes on Jesus today, may you find that the weight of the world falls away. And may you choose the path of simplicity and love going forward living out in joy and peace. ﻿More from First15Read today's devotional or listen to today's worship song at First15.org/todayDownload the First15 appDonate to First15 at supportfirst15.org
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Love-based Simplicity

God is the perfect parent. He is unlike anyone we’ve ever known, and his love is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Imagine knowing your parent loved you perfectly, and that their intentions and motives behind giving you direction was literally perfectly loving? That’s how God is with us. His wisdom and direction is something we can trust implicitly because he can trust his heart toward us, and that truth makes obedience a joy. As we explore love-based obedience today, may your heart be open to the goodness of your loving Father. ﻿More from First15Read today's devotional or listen to today's worship song at First15.org/todayDownload the First15 appDonate to First15 at supportfirst15.org
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Love-based Obedience

First15 Devotional

The Lila Rose Podcast explores questions about relationships, work, health, identity, purpose, and faith, with political and cultural commentary.

Today I sit down with British journalist, Mary Harrington, to discuss her transition from leftist feminism to promoting an anti-progressive feminism. We discuss some of the history of feminism, how the cultural changes of Industrial Revolution became the catalyst for the first feminist movements, why a true feminist sees good marriages as part of the solution, how contraception is ultimately anti-feminist, and much more.

E112: Why This Feminist Became Anti-Progressive w/ Mary Harrington

While many of the statistics about Gen Z imply that this generation is falling away from traditional values, Isabel Brown begs to differ. On today’s podcast, Isabel Brown, author and cultural commentator, and I discuss the truth about Gen Z. We discuss the religious and political trends of Gen Z, how Gen Z women’s sexuality is effected by social contagion, how Gen Z men are leaning more conservative than ever, how Gen Z influencers’ conversions are impacting millions, and how Social Media is a tool that can be used for good.

E111: How Gen Z Gives Us Hope w/ Isabel Brown

Today I sit down with Alexandre Havard, author and international speaker, to discuss the relationship between the four temperaments and virtue. We discuss what we can learn from the story of Jerome Lejeune, each temperament’s virtues and vices, why the temperaments are important to learn, the temperaments of different saints, how to use knowledge of your temperament to develop virtue, how your character represents who you are moreso than your temperament, and much more.

E110: What Your Temperament Says About You w/ Alexandre Havard

Are contraceptives the only answer to women’s health issues? Is IVF the only way to treat infertility? Today I welcome Dr. Lauren Rubal, MD, back to the show to unpack the holistic approach to women’s reproductive health. We discuss what it means to treat women holistically instead of using conventional bandaid treatments, some of the leading causes of women’s health issues, the problems with hormonal birth control, common holistic ways to treat acne, PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility, and much more.

E109: Healing Infertility and Period Problems Holistically

Today I welcome back Erica Komisar, Psychoanalyst and Parent Coach, to pick up where we left off from our last conversation about the importance of being present to our children at their earliest stages. In today’s fascinating conversation we unpack more best practices for parents to support the development of their children in the most critical stages of adolescence. We also discuss the best way to pursue relationship with your teen, how to select the right school for your child, how to minimize your children’s trauma from divorce, and how to heal relationships with your parents as an adult. I also ask up some of your most burning questions for Erica from our last episode.

E108: Parenting That Heals w/ Erica Komisar

The Lila Rose Podcast

Listen in as author and pastor John Mark Comer and author Jefferson Bethke discuss hustle and hurry, the detriment of them to our spiritual lives, and what we can do about it as acts of resistance.

Entrepreneurship

This week John Mark and Jeff talk about saying no. And why it's important as followers of Jesus. John Mark's book: https://amzn.to/2MezgLq Jeff's book: https://amzn.to/33qWFPA

10. Saying No

This week John Mark and Jeff talk about empathy. And why it's important as followers of Jesus. John Mark's book: https://amzn.to/2MezgLq Jeff's book: https://amzn.to/33qWFPA

9. Empathy

This week John Mark and Jeff talk about obscurity. And why it's important as followers of Jesus. John Mark's book: https://amzn.to/2MezgLq Jeff's book: https://amzn.to/33qWFPA

8. Obscurity

tune in this week as John Mark and Jeff chat about simplicity. And how we can cultivate it as followers of Jesus. John Mark's book: https://amzn.to/2MezgLq Jeff's book: https://amzn.to/33qWFPA

7. Simplicity

This week as John Mark and Jeff chat about simplicity and how we should be pursuing it as followers of Jesus.

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Fight Hustle, End Hurry

The podcast that helps you love your actual life so you don’t need to run away from home. Join your friend Emily each week to practice thought work guaranteed to yield perspective shifts which will move you from struggling to struggling WELL.

Mental Health

A while ago I heard a sermon titled “Are you humble enough to be carefree?” Honestly, my answer was a resounding “no”. I’m not carefree, I’m careful because I’m prideful. Instead of taking my feelings to God and allowing Him to help me process them, I find myself choosing to numb out. 



Isaiah 26:3 (MSG) says, “People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet because they keep at it and don't quit.” We can trust God; He is a sure thing. When we take what we’re feeling to Him, He is faithful to make us whole.



When allow ourselves to experience negative emotions without numbing them, we won’t get stuck in them. Over time, feeling becomes easier and we can become fully ourselves allowing us to be present with the people around us.



#219: Try Softer with Aundi Kolber



Action Steps:

Be on the lookout for an uncomfortable feeling to surface, decide ahead of time to stay present with it and see what changes

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#320: The One About What's His Name

Are you a Harry Potter fan? I'll admit, most days I relate most with the house elf Dobby cleaning up after everyone, but this episode is going to focus on the dragon-loving groundskeeper, Hagrid. You see, Hagrid was so obsessed with dragons that it was apparent to everyone but him that keeping one in his wooden house was a bad idea. 



So often we keep destructive things in our lives because we love them. But the truth is that if we don't get those things out, they will destroy our lives. It's time to kick the dragons out of the house.



#261: The Alcohol Experiment with Annie Grace

#284: A Sober-Minded Sisterhood with Jenn Kautsch



Action Steps:






Take time to determine what dragons you're keeping in your wooden house. Where are you blinded by things you know are not the right choice? 
Admit to God that you've made wrong choices and ask Him to help evict your dragons. Share your decision with a trusted friend.
Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you’re thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle.


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#319: The One About the Dragon

In this episode, we going to focus on two different versions of the same thought - "I'm stronger than I think" and "I can do hard things". 



How do I know you can do hard things? 2 Corinthians 9:8 tells us, "God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."



That's a lot of "all"s. So the next time you're having a long day then remember you still have to cook dinner and you're sure it's going to be terrible, remember that we get to choose our thoughts. You are stronger than you think you are. And who knows, perhaps some kids who are bad a potato peeling will join you in turning your brined chicken dinner into something divine.

 

Click here for the chicken recipe that makes teens cry?! 



Action Steps:






Go to Instagram and get the"I can do hard things" lock screen.
Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you’re thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle.
Journal about hard things you've already done as a reminder that you're stronger than you think you are.

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#318: The One About Peeling Potatoes

If you're a Christian, you're probably familiar with the line of thinking, "All will be well." While some see this perspective as toxic positivity, the truth is that it's a promise from God. 



Romans 8:28 reminds us, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." 



The blunt truth is that God is smarter than you and He knows what you need more than you do. For instance, God knew that we needed "Florida Grandma" and He also knew that she needed us; He found fit to connect us through a frustrating broken fence.



Action Steps:


What is the one thing you keep thinking about over and over? Apply this thought – "Everything will soon be well."
Go to Instagram and get the"All will be well" lock screen
Journal about the ways God has turned hard things for good
Share the goodness of God to those around you


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#317: The One About the Fence

In this episode, we're practicing the thought, "I highly regard my neighbor." The goal is to get us out of thinking of ourselves and to start thinking of others. 



Proverbs 3:27 reminds us, "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it is in your power to act." 



We all encounter situations where we could easily give our neighbor something that could bless them, but we either can’t be bothered or we keep it to ourselves out of spite. Often the "paddles" we're withholding cost us nothing - eye contact, a smile, kind words, our time. Our withholding isn't always intentional, it could be that we're just trying to get things done. But because of this, we view others as an obstacle, not a person who is loved by God. 



God's second greatest commandment is to love others as we love ourselves. The good news is that it doesn’t take any preparation to begin handing out "paddles," it begins with shifting your thought to, "I highly regard my neighbor."



Action Steps:


Consider where in the past has someone kept a "paddle" from you. How did it feel?
Put the thought, "I highly regard my neighbor" somewhere that you will see it often, like the lock screen on your phone. (Head to my Instagram to get a free lock screen graphic.)
Start by highly regarding the neighbor(s) you live with.
Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you’re thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle.


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#316: The One About the Paddles

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#597: When Your Confidence Feels "Off"

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