In the midst of suffering and grief, how do we pray and regenerate so we don’t get stuck in the common dilemma: is it God’s will or my will? Is it my fault? Is God punishing me?

After the tragic loss of her father and later navigating infertility, Dr. Amanda McNeil learned to lean into her faith and established an authoritative voice of hope and trust.

Dr. Amanda is an author, leadership coach, premarital and grief counselor and pastor from Orlando, Florida.

She is the co-founder of McNeil Coaching alongside her husband, Justin. And best of all, she is a miracle mom!

Her "life verse" that gives her strength is 2 Corinthians 1:4 NIV- "God comforts us in all of our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

In this Thriving In Christ - Renewal Conversation, Dr. Amanda and I talk about:

🔅 Her journey of brokenness and grief and how it led her to live a life with joy and peace.
🔅 How science, psychology and faith work together.
🔅 How to regenerate daily when you feel gripped by perfectionism.
🔅 A simple prayer that everyone will want to write down!

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If you want to continue to grow and reach your highest potential with coaching and want a sneak peek into my proven Coaching Program for Christian Women, then this is for you.

If you search the internet, you can often find people sharing different transformational modalities, but not many combine expertise with science, psychology, spiritual care AND Christian Faith.

If you are feeling like it is difficult to find what you need to keep on growing, you are not alone. More than a decade ago, I could not either, so with God's help I decided to keep training and create the pathway and programs that I now offer.

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Trauma is more common than most people think. There are traumas that occur frequently and in smaller increments, and there are significant traumas, such as a major event. And praise God for mental health resources that are available nowadays to help with it on an individual level.

Sometimes, though, trauma can be difficult to address in larger communities, especially without proper training.

Reverend Jocelyn Jones has been doing the important work of educating churches and church leaders on how to handle trauma in a safe and informed way.

Rev. Jocelyn is an author, speaker, trauma healing advocate, and coach. Altogether, she helps people heal from emotional wounds and live out their God-given purpose.

She is also the founder of Faith on a Journey, a Christian Counseling & Training company, that equips churches to become trauma-informed communities.

I interviewed her in RENEWAL CONVERSATIONS and she shared her journey from journalism all the way to training in ministry, to the forefront of helping other women and churches.

In this Thriving In Christ episode, Rev. Jocelyn and I have conversations about:

💛 Why the phrase "Let's just pray about it" doesn't always work.

💛 Her journey to getting to know Christ on a deeper level.

💛 Three awesome tips that help her stay grounded.

💛 A powerful formula about utilizing your gifts (be sure to watch until the end)!

She shared with us her favorite verse: Philippians 4:6-7 NIV "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

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When we are in high-stakes situations, either at work, home, or in church, and the potential for conflict exists, it is important to know how we can quickly ground ourselves in God.

And as a Christian professional and servant leader, you likely experience these types of situations often.

In this episode, I offer various tips from the Bible and from science to help you be present and grounded, allowing Christ to speak through you. The quickest way to do this is through our bodies, through our breath.

I will also go through some breathing exercises you can do if your energy is low or subdued.

These tips are quick and easy practices that you can start today, so that no matter what situation you are in, you can stay present, in the peace that surpasses all understanding, and trust God to show up and speak through you.

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Many successful women are faced with having to overcome many different difficulties: at work, at home, or in their neighborhoods. And finding strength in Christ seems paramount in these moments.

Judy Weber, came out of an abusive relationship and survived a severe car accident with her faith shining brightly through her relationship with God.

A former trial attorney and C-Suite executive (and life-long women’s advocate) turned Business Growth Consultant to Christian women, Judy helps them scale their businesses to change the world. Judy is also the Founder and Host of the globally-ranked podcast, "Bold Business, Bold Faith’’, dedicated to all things life + business for Christian women.

In this Thriving In Christ episode, Judy and I talk about:

✨ Her journey in faith that brought her resilience through adversities.

✨ The secret to every good business strategy.

✨ Her tips for establishing self-care routines leading to regeneration.

Her favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 3:20 NIV- "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us."

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One of my deepest joys is to connect with God in contemplation and silence.

Initially, though, contemplation was difficult, since many thoughts, ideas and emotions seemed to jump in.

I felt I was constantly missing the mark, as the goal, whatever the goal was, seemed elusive.

And at some point, after imperfect practice, it clicked: contemplation is not about 'doing,' 'searching,' or 'finding' - it is about tapping into 'being' with God.

In our busy lives, constantly focused on doing, being is not cultivated, but so necessary, to realign and connect with God in the depths of our souls - "deep calling unto deep."

If you are not familiar with silence and contemplation, my encouragement for you is to start your contemplative practice today, even for just a few minutes, since daily practice over a long period of time is more beneficial than longer practices here and there. If you are familiar with it, then continue to take small steps, so small that you cannot fail!

In this short episode, you have access to a contemplative practice to get started (make sure you sit down and do not operate machinery when you do this).

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How do we navigate through difficult situations and what can we do to stay grounded?

Are hope, faith and love feelings (which can come and go unexpectedly), or do we have a choice?

I had the joy of interviewing Pamela Williams, who has responded to questions like these, both personally and professionally.

Pamela is an inspiring Emotional Intelligence & Relationship Coach, healing expert, and author. Her work is a testament to the power of emotional intelligence, demonstrating that by releasing the past, we can create space for a brighter, more connected future.

In this Thriving In Christ - Renewal Conversation, you will learn about:

✨ How Pamela overcame many trials in life (which include being left alone with only 10 weeks before the birth of her child).

✨ Essential tips for renewal from Pamela, including the "Catch and Change" habit, time tip, and meditation. 

✨ The power of the Placebo Effect and its implications in your life.

One of her favorite Bible verses she uses in her life is 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

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As professionals and servant leaders, we know that we often fall, then we pick ourselves up, learn from our mistakes and move on. This is what psychology calls Growth Mindset: the process of realizing that mistakes are part of the journey, that we can readjust and move forward.

The problem is that it takes a lot of effort to calibrate our mindsets, emotions, and behaviors, without spiraling down. And in time, this can become discouraging as we watch ourselves in disbelief going through the same negative patterns over and over.

The great news is that using psychological frameworks and methodologies can help - and in this episode, I will share an extremely helpful Map of the Inner World, to help you understand where effective change needs to happen, beyond thoughts, emotions, or behavior: it all starts from the inside out.

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Some people are early bloomers and discover their vocation early on. Some people are late bloomers and experience many twists and turns in crystallizing their calling.

I was a late bloomer and experienced many changes in both my personal and professional life, so much so that, in the midst of them, I was not sure how all of this would come together.

Now, looking back, I can see the handiwork of God and how he knit everything together - no experience was lost, not even the ones in which I felt confusion.

Same for Kristin Dronchi, who experienced many twists and turns, seeing God's 'breadcrumbs' along the way.

Kristin is a Christian Mindset & Business Coach on a mission to bring mamas home to restore the family unit as God intended—so they can raise Kingdom warriors, while building impactful and profitable businesses.

In this Thriving In Christ episode, we talk about:

✨ Her journey in faith, following God's nudges.

✨ Testing and growing in following the Holy Spirit.

✨ Her tips for staying grounded and renewed.

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You work all day, support your family, respond to emails, push projects over the finish line, care for your home, attend to neighbors, pray and try to have a moment of respite when you can. You probably have a lot of balls in the air.

When it is time to relax, it is common for us to want to make sure we are caught up with our social media platforms, friends, news, watching a movie, or playing games, even overindulging in some food. If this is you, know that you are not alone.

Unfortunately, it is easy to get caught up in endless scrolling and, 1 hour (or 3 hours) later, you're exhausted, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction about wasting time on social media. The inner dialogue might go something like this:
- I did not finish my entire to-do list.
- I did not even pray properly.
- How come I spend so much time on social media?
- I promise myself tomorrow is going to be better.

Questions and comments like these are more common than one thinks, and let’s agree right now that there is NO SHAME about it.

The root cause is not the actual addiction: it is often a by-product, and can be addressed by building the Renewal Blueprint.

I go over a super simple and practical step in this short episode 198: Stop the Cycle Leading to Burnout: Separate & Release From the Cares of the Day.

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