Unpopular Opinion: Surrendering our lives to Jesus is actually one of the best forms of self-care out there

In our culture, we have been fed the lie that if you chase a perfect life, get everything you want and make sure your every need is met, you will be satisfied. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not saying there isn’t a time and place for self-care. In fact, I am an advocate for making sure you are healthy and doing what it takes to get there. But I also believe that we need to approach this topic with caution. We need to first see what God says about our lives.

When looking at the Bible, it is very clear that God asks His children to deny themselves, to lose their lives, and to surrender everything to Him. The good news is that He actually surrendered His life for us first AND He has our best in mind.

So what does self-care and the focus on self look like in context of surrendering to Jesus? Well, let’s talk about it. Tune into Episode 11 of the Resilient Podcast - Surrender as Self-Care.

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Imagine your worst nightmare becoming a reality. That is what Liz Stovall faced on the morning that she awoke to her son no longer breathing.

In the moments, days and months following her greatest tragedy, Liz was faced with a crucial decision: Would she run to God in the midst of great loss or turn away from Him in the pain?

In this episode of the Resilient Podcast Liz Stovall opens up her heart to share her story of loss and loving God. She shares with a raw honesty that I have rarely seen. We are so grateful for her willingness to tell her story and share advice for anyone else that is walking or has walked through the pain of loss. I encourage you to take the time to tune into this episode.

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I have a question for you...

Do you know the love of God? Like really know His love? Not just know about it or have heard that He loves you, but know His love in a real and personal way. Have you experienced what God’s love is like?

Knowing God’s love changes everything. God is love at the very core of His character and He created us for love. To love Him and be loved by Him. As we grasp this love more and more, we are able to receive it more freely, live in deeper relationship with God and walk in our true identity as His daughters.

Join me in episode 9 of the Resilient Podcast as we dive into the love of God. How to understand it, receive it and experience it.

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The past several months has shone a light on major injustice that has been taking place for a really long time. It is important that we, as believers, face the reality that racism is still prevalent in our society and systems. I have seen that many women and men truly want to understand this better and help in making this right, but don’t know where to start, what to say, or how to address this issue.

This is why I sat down, with my friend Tara Hollingsworth, an advocate for racial justice who is also a strong believer and a pastor. In this episode, she clearly communicates some of the most important things you need to know when joining the conversation on racism. She explains some of the terms that you have been hearing such as systemic racism, gentrification, red lining, etc. Tara also answered questions like, what does racism look like on a daily basis, and what can be done to fight against racism?

Tara not only shared some of the basics on these major issues, but also left us with many resources so we can continue this process of understanding better. Make sure to check them out below after you listen!

Resources:

Documentary on redlining and racial disparities - https://www.tpt.org/minnesota-experience/video/jim-crow-of-the-north-stijws/

Just Mercy Book - https://www.goodreads.com/work/best_book/28323940-just-mercy-a-story-of-justice-and-redemption

Christian book on how the Church can get involved restoration - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36899318-rethinking-incarceration

2 Netflix Documentaries - 13th and When They See Us

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Part 2 is here!!! You mamas have been asking about it so we didn’t want to keep you waiting too long 😉

In episode 7 we jump right back in where we left off - potty training 🚽 WOOHOO 🎉 Then we transition into topics such as how to empower your child to make the right choices, and how to know if they understand.

Your children are going to be making choices all throughout their lives. And the tough reality is that you won’t be able to control their choices forever. Maybe when they’re in your own home, but eventually they will be on their own 🏡. This is why it’s incredibly important to not just tell your children what to do, but to actually EMPOWER them to make the best decisions.

Join us in an interview with early childhood development expert and mama of 5, Cassie Goossen, as we discuss how to do this best.

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Hey Mama! This one is for you. We all want to raise our sweet babies into happy kids, responsible teens and healthy adults. But what does it take to make that happen?

Since love is a given, here are a few other important keys:

1. Introducing your kids to Jesus

2. Teaching children self-control

3. Modeling how to live as a believer

4. And ofcourse, healthy discipline

Cassie Goosen is a mom of 5, who studied early childhood development, taught preschool and was a children’s pastor, so she has loads of experience to share. She and I sit down in this episode, cover these 4 keys and answer many of the questions that moms of little kids are often asking.

Cassie’s wisdom gave me loads of direction in how to guide and discipline my almost 2 year old and I am so grateful to have gotten this info several months ago. You seriously do not want to miss this episode.

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Now, possibly more than ever we are needing to press on through pain and struggles. It can be easy for us to start to question why God allows us to walk through these trials.

I definitely don’t have all the answers, but I do know that God will give purpose to our pain if we allow Him to. He’s a good Father that wants good things for His children. And as we trust Him and start to shift our perspective to see how He sees, it changes everything. This is especially true in how we approach perseverance.

Join me on this episode of The Resilient Podcast as we dive deep into what it takes to press on in the face of trials and God’s heart for perseverance.

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What does it take to build a healthy marriage? What do you need to know about a person on the front end? How do you evolve along the way? What are some healthy patterns to establish? What role do feelings play in it all? A handful of questions that we all wrestle with, whether we are in the nitty gritty of strengthening a marriage, just starting to establish a new marriage, or preparing to be married one day. Join me and Julianna Bevere as we discuss these questions along with many others.

Julianna Bevere was married at 19 years old. Getting married so young in this day and age often comes with a bad connotation. A lot of young people today have fear of getting married or are hesitant to make such a large commitment. In this podcast Juli opens up about what it was really like getting married young. She candidly shares the wisdom she has cultivated through 12 years of marriage experience.

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Hearing God speak to us is one of the most life-changing experiences. His words are powerful, piercing and full of love. Sadly, many believers don’t feel like they can hear God’s voice, or just don’t know what His voice would sound like. If that’s you, I can totally relate. I struggled with this for most of my life. But the Bible promises us, as children of God, that we can hear His voice and that He even longs to speak to us. So what are we missing? Join me as I share some tools that have totally changed my understanding of how to hear God’s voice.

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Singleness seems to be such a waiting game. Waiting for your man to come along, waiting to become a mama, waiting for your life to start. But it doesn’t have to be that way!! In this episode I sit down with my first guest, Emily Cole, to talk about life as a single woman. She shares what she has learned by chasing her passions instead of waiting around. Join us as we unpack a bit of God’s heart for the single years.

Emily Cole has a deep desire to see people walk in wholeness. She has expressed this in many different ways throughout her life from ministry, to family and friends and especially through her music. She has several albums out there for you to check out, and she even recently had a stint on American Idol. We are excited to have her share some wisdom with us on The Resilient Podcast!

For Emily Cole’s single Resurrecting, follow either of the links below:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/resurrecting-single/1479363825

https://open.spotify.com/track/0lGb4ZMo65CRZ5NP57R0X3?si=RLEMCOBVQFyAbG__mfizbw

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