Spiraling emotions. You likely know the feeling. Everything inside you is firing. Your heart is pounding, and your head is spinning. You feel those spiraling emotions, and you feel as if you are drowning. No? Anybody?

I’ve talked to enough women out there to know I am not alone in this battle. So what is your plan? What will you do the next time you feel those spiraling emotions?

I do believe that internal peace is possible, because Jesus promised He has already given it to us! But I also know Scripture tells us we must hold and maintain our peace (Proverbs 17:28, Matthew 5:9), and we must be constantly renewed in our minds. (Ephesians 4:23) So yes we have peace! But we also have some work to do. So in this episode I lay out a plan for proactively resetting my mind and holding my peace when in the midst of spiraling emotions.

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-spiraling-emotions

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This one simple practice is sure to take your faith walk and your knowledge of the Bible to the next level. Regardless of where you are on your journey, a seasoned “student of the Word” or just getting into this whole “relationship with Jesus” thing, I have no doubt this intentional tactic will have a powerful impact on your desire to grow in your faith.

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast- grow-in-your-faith

*Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Joyce Meyer’s The Everyday Life Bible (Amplified Classic Version)

- NLT Life Application Study Bible

- NKJV Life Application Study Bible

- Found: God's Will (John MacArthur Study)

- NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible (pink)

- NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible (Teal)

- NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible (Paperback)

- NLT Boys Life Application Study Bible

- NLT Girls Life Application Study Bible

- BibleGateway.com

- YouVersion Bible App

A Special thanks to Pastor John MacArthur for the inspiration he provided for this episode and the impact he has had on the faith walk of countless others!

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It is not a feeling, it is a choice. A choice to love even when we don’t like! That person you can’t stand, that you are so adamantly against, Christ died for them too!

I can’t help but think that when Christ shows His love to me He likely over looks my faults. He knows I’m not perfect, but He doesn’t let that affect the way He loves me. He loves me not because of how I act or because of how I treat Him, but in spite of it! You know what…there is some serious grace involved in His brand of love.

We are called to show this same love to others…not just those we like, and not only when they are acting like we think they should. People should not have to earn our love. They should receive it whether we think they “deserve” it or not. This is how we love like Jesus! 

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-liking-people

*Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Ep 3: How To Be Radiant: Maintaining Proper Son Exposure

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In this episode we're talking about having an intentional summer. Take the #IntertwinedLife summer challenge, and let's join together to grow intentionally in our faith by discovering ways to incorporate more of God's Word into our everyday lives this summer.

Be sure to take the #IntertwinedLife challenge! Post a picture of how you are incorporating growing in your faith into your everyday life this summer. Tag me on FB and IG @JennyZentz and use #IntertwinedLife. 

Looking for a verse for a specific topic? DM me and let's dig in together! 

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-how-to-have-an-intentional-summer

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Perhaps you’ve heard the Maya Angelou quote, “Know better. Do Better.” But what happens when you know better, but you keep not doing the thing you know to do!

No offense to Maya Angelou! I respect her work and know that she had a different message in mind with these words.

But here is where I find myself:

Once again, my big mouth and my emotional overdrive have gotten the better of me.

Once again, I let my feelings trample all over my hard-earned wisdom.

You see, it is often not that we don’t know what to do, but most often that we fail to step back and weigh our situation in light of the progress we have already made.

I don’t think I’m alone in this craziness. And neither are you, sister! I hope this episode allows you to give yourself some grace. Helps to silence the condemning voice in your head that tells you you are the only one with this struggle. And encourages you to move forward, staying in His Word and trusting that with His help we are making progress.

Find all Scripture references from this episode at https://jennyzentz.com/podcast-losing-your-mind/

*Resources mentioned in this episode:

- My series-  Holy Hormones

- My Series -  How to Get into the Bible and Get Something Out of It

- My Post -  15 minute “God-time” Routine

- Ep 5: Holding on to Our Faith in the Midst of the Chaos

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I am such a speck inspector! And unfortunately, (especially for Tim) my marriage is often not exempt from my expertise.

You know what I’m talking about, right? The passage in Luke about the beam and the speck?

I seem to have an uncanny ability to see around or even straight through the beam in my eye to help Tim identify the speck in his. Praise God, I’m not a bad as I used to be, but no doubt, I still have plenty of work to do!

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-seeing-clearly-in-your-marriage

*Resources mentioned in this episode:

- Called to Love: Experiencing Your Best Marriage Through the Words of Jesus, by Alisa DiLorenzo

- The One Extraordinary Marriage Podcast

- Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs, by Emerson Eggerichs

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Isolation is dangerous ground when you are going through hard times. Sometimes we need others to help us shine the Light of His Truth in our dark places. Decide to reach out! I’m so thankful my friends were there to help me lift my hands to heaven when I didn’t have the strength to do it for myself.

And know this… I truly believe there is purpose in pain! If we will give our broken pieces to the Lord He will use them and us to impact the world for His kingdom. But we must decide to be used!

WARNING: The first part of this episode is most definitely not my most upbeat, fiery of messages. But this is real time. This is me in the midst of recovering from my battle. I sound terrible! But there are lessons learned and messages from my mess that I want you to hear right now. Right where I am.

Power Point: If you’d like to skip the personal details and jump right to the most to-the-point, power portion of this episode feel free to pick it up at time stamp (27:33).

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-Fight-COVID19-My-Story

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We're all processing a lot right now. But are we checking in to see how our kids are feeling in this season? I decided to take a few minutes to ask my own kids how they are feeling in the midst of the COVID crisis...with a microphone of course! 

While there's plenty of goofiness here, there were also things that came out of their mouths that blew my mind! Grab your own kids, and listen to this one together. I hope this will serve as a great jumping off point for your own family's conversation and offer some fresh perspective in this time of uncertainty. 

So #StayHome and learn along #WithMe how to talk with kids about COVID. 

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-covid-and-kids

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Here’s a thought: Just because things don’t go according to your plans, doesn’t mean they are not going according to His. He knows what is around every corner, and He has equipped you to handle it before you even saw it coming.

 Friends, whatever He calls you to He will equip you to do and do well...with His help! 

In this episode I specifically speak to “new homeschool-moms”(6:07), wives (16:39), singles (20:02), and teachers (22:08). 

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-called-and-equipped 

*Resources mentioned in this episode: 

- My post, 1 Highly Effective Tool for Getting Your Kids to Help Around the House While Maintaining Your Peace and Boosting Their Confidence 

- Books by Catherine Parks:  Strong: How God Equipped 11 Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Power (and Can Do the Same for You) ,  Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women's Lives (And Can Shape Yours Too)  

- RightNowMedia.org 

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How did the heroes of the faith maintain that faith when everything around them was going crazy? How do we??

Let me ask you this. Have you reasoned that He is able? Do you, like Paul, know Whom you have believed? Not do you know about Him, but do you actually know Him? I believe therein lies the secret to Rock-solid faith! To a faith that can withstand the chaos of our present moment and fight the pull of coronaphobia which threatens to invade our homes and our sanity.

This episode is jam-packed with Scripture to help you set your mind and keep it set on the things above.

It’s time to stand on what we know regardless of how we feel!

Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-faith-over-fear/

*Resources mentioned in this episode:

- My blog post: Run Like David: Finding the Strength to Face Your Giants

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