Romance scams, fake identities, and hidden double lives can leave women questioning their judgment, their faith, and everything they believed about the man they trusted.

How can you recognize when a man is pretending to be someone he’s not?

In this honest Bible study and Christian dating message for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) shares Part 3 of Stephanie’s testimony. Stephanie believed she had met a promising man online, but as his stories changed and the truth began to surface, she discovered that he had carefully manufactured a fake identity!

Through Stephanie’s testimony and the story of the Gibeonites in Joshua 9, this message exposes how a carefully staged image can make a lie look believable and why appearances should never replace prayer, observation, verification, Scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

In this message, you’ll discover 3 signs that someone may be presenting a false identity and 3 practical steps to help you protect your heart, your judgment, your finances, and your future.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:52 Stephanie’s Story — Part 3

17:44 Message Begins

20:30 Sign #1

25:22 Sign #2

27:26 Sign #3

29:36 Message for You

33:40 Practical Step #1

36:36 Practical Step #2

39:13 Practical Step #3

43:16 Declaration

46:22 Prayer

51:38 Closing

Stay until the end for a powerful declaration and prayer asking God to sharpen your spiritual judgment, expose the truth hiding behind appearances, heal the damage caused by lies, protect your heart, and help you walk in wisdom and obedience.

This message is not meant to make you suspicious of every man. Jesus taught His followers to be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. The goal is to remain kindhearted while becoming wiser, more alert, and more grounded in Scripture.

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where real life meets the Word of God and women are encouraged to spot liars, stop forcing relationships, and remain close to Jesus.

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

Resources Mentioned

• Free Bible App I use: YouVersion (search in your app store or Play Store)

• Testimonies (faith builders): Delafé Testimonies on YouTube

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Why is waiting on God so difficult, especially when it feels like He’s moving way too slowly?

In this honest Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) shares the next part of Stephanie’s testimony and explores what can happen when we become impatient, take control, and try to help God complete a plan He never asked us to manage.

In this message, you’ll discover 3 truths and 3 practical steps to help you wait with wisdom, recognize God’s direction, test what enters your life, and resist creating a substitute simply because the promise is taking longer than you expected.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

08:30 Message Begins

13:44 Truth #1

18:00 Truth #2

26:11 Truth #3

33:31 Message for you

34:47 Practical Step #1

35:48 Practical Step #2

36:12 Practical Step #3

38:00 Declaration

40:00 Prayer

44:20 Closing

Stay until the end for a powerful declaration and prayer asking God to forgive us for rushing ahead, strengthen us while we wait, protect us from counterfeits, sharpen our spiritual judgment, and help us trust His timing even when we can’t see what He’s preparing.

And my sister, if you want to begin reading the Bible but don’t know where to start, the free YouVersion Bible App offers guided Bible reading plans on topics such as trusting God, relationships, healing, anxiety, patience, and waiting on God.

Choose a simple plan, take it 1 day at a time, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand and apply what you read.

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where real life meets the Word of God and women are encouraged to stop forcing doors, trust God’s direction, and wait for what He is preparing.

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

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Why do some women keep moving from one unhealthy relationship into another, convinced that the next person will finally make everything different?

In this honest Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) explores the deeper pattern behind toxic relationship cycles. A new face, a new address, and some new cologne may look like an upgrade, but changing partners won’t bring freedom when the prison is still inside you.In this message, you’ll discover 3 biblical truths and 3 practical steps.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

09:41 Set Up

14:27 Truth #1

17:42 Truth #2

25:49 Truth #3

35:06 Practical Step #1

35:51 Practical Step #2

36:08 Practical Step #3

38:56 Declaration

40:57 Prayer

46:54 Closing

Stay until the end for a powerful declaration and prayer asking Jesus to expose unhealthy patterns, heal the wounds that keep pulling you back, renew your mind, and help you walk in true freedom!

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where real life meets the Word of God and women are encouraged to stop searching in other people for what only Jesus can provide.

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

If this message blesses you, share it with a sister who may be preparing to walk out of one painful relationship and straight into another one.

New message every Thursday at 11 a.m.ET.

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In this honest Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) tackles a struggle many Christian women quietly carry: Why do I still feel overwhelmed, anxious, and afraid when I believe in God? And what should I do when the storms of life make me feel like I’m losing control?

Through the modern-day story of Clara and 3 powerful moments in Scripture, this message reveals what happens when fear, stress, financial problems, health concerns, relationship struggles, and racing thoughts become bigger in our minds than the One who has authority over them.

If you’ve been mentally exhausted, drowning in “what ifs,” struggling with anxiety, afraid of the future, or wondering whether Jesus sees what you’re going through, my sister, this message is for you!

Chapters

00:00 Intro

08:01 Truth #1

14:51 Truth #2

22:02 Truth #3

29:20 Message for You!

45:05 Declaration

46:33 Prayer

50:48 Recap

Stay until the end for a declaration over your life and a prayer for God to meet you in the middle of your storm and give you the peace only He can provide.

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where real life meets the Word of God, and women are encouraged to stop letting fear, anxiety, and difficult circumstances control their focus, and start building a real relationship with Jesus Christ!

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

If this message blesses you, send it to the woman who feels like she’s drowning under the weight of everything she’s carrying.

New message every Thursday at 11am ET.

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In this honest Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) tackles a question too many women are still avoiding: Why am I here? What is my purpose? And why do so many people chase success, money, recognition, and “more,” only to still feel empty inside?

Using examples from public figures like Jim Carrey, Tom Brady, Will Smith, Naomi Osaka, and Taylor Swift, this message shows why success without God still leaves the soul empty.

Through a modern-day story and the powerful example of Moses, this message shows why success without God will never satisfy the soul, why low self-esteem keeps women fighting their calling, and why true peace, identity, and purpose can only be found in Jesus Christ.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, confused about who you are, tired of trying to prove yourself, or afraid you’re not qualified for what God may be asking of you, my sister, this message is for you!

Chapters

00:00 Intro

11:11 Truth #1

15:52 Truth #2

19:52 Truth #3

22:08 Truth #4

26:41 Truth #5

31:40 Message for You

38:59 Declaration

40:45 Prayer

45:26 Closing Words

Stay until the end for a declaration over your life and a prayer.

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where real life meets the Word of God, and women are encouraged to stop running on empty, stop listening to the wrong voices, and start walking in truth, identity, peace, and purpose through Jesus Christ.

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

If this message blesses you, send it to the woman who has been letting people tell her who she is for far too long.

New message every Thursday at 11am ET.

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In this Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) walks through the life of Joseph and shows how God can take a person through betrayal, slavery, false accusation, prison, delay, and seasons that make absolutely no sense… and still bring that person exactly where He intended all along.

We begin with the powerful testimony of Nicky Cruz, the former Mau Mau gang leader from New York, and the radical obedience of David Wilkerson, the preacher who refused to give up on him. Because when people saw violence, darkness, and a lost cause, God saw a preacher, an evangelist, and a life that would help lead millions toward Jesus Christ.

Then we turn to Joseph.Because Joseph’s story carries that same kind of shock.When people looked at Joseph, they saw the pit, the slavery, the prison, the false accusation, and the delay. But God was never looking only at Joseph’s current condition. God was looking at where He was taking him.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:08 Nicky Cruz

10:37 Truth 1

19:12 Truth 2

23:25 Truth 3

40:00 Declaration Time

41:26 Prayer

46:22 Closing Words

If you’ve ever felt disqualified because of your past…If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought it was too messy, too delayed, too broken, too far gone…If you’ve ever wondered whether God can still step into your situation…My sister, this message is for you!

And if you stay until the end, there is a declaration over your life to help you reject every lie that says your story is over, surrender your process back to God, and remember what is possible through Jesus Christ!

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where Scripture meets storytelling and sisterhood, so women can come out of fear, shame, confusion, survival mode, and discouragement… and step into truth, purpose, surrender, healing, and real dependence on Jesus.

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

Can’t watch right now? You can listen while cooking, cleaning, commuting, walking, or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes to breathe. No judgment!

If this message blessed you, send it to the woman who feels written off, forgotten, or disqualified and needs to remember that God is still writing the story.

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Anxiety. Intimidation. Low self-esteem. That inner voice that keeps rehearsing disaster before anything has even happened… in this Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) breaks down what fear really does, why it gets louder when trust gets weaker, and how trust in God is the only way to break fear’s grip!

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, scared of the future, afraid to move, afraid to leave, afraid to obey God, or afraid you’re not enough… my sister, this message is for you.

We also walk through a modern-day story through the life of Sophia, a woman who knew all about fear, abuse, depression, and feeling trapped… but who found peace, strength, healing, and restoration when she decided to trust Jesus and do things His way.

And then we go into Scripture and look at David, Saul to see what fear does to a person who stops trusting God… and what becomes possible when a person truly relies on Him.

Because the truth is simple:

Fear talks.

But it is a liar.

And if you stay until the end, there is a declaration over your life to help you reject fear, break agreement with lies, and put your trust back where it belongs: in Jesus Christ!

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

04:09 – Sophia’s story

13:16 – What is low self-esteem?

14:24 – David

22:26 – Saul

26:49 – Truth 1: Fear grows when trust shrinks

28:25 – Truth 2: Jesus did not leave you helpless

31:29 – Truth 3: The Holy Spirit changes everything

33:35 – Truth 4: Trust is built in the Word

34:58 – Truth 5: Fear talks, but it is a liar

36:17 – Truth 6: When God takes over, fear loses ground

38:00 – Truth 7: God’s plan for you

40:32 – Declaration

42:22 – Prayer

46:00 – Closing words

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where Scripture meets storytelling and sisterhood, so women can step out of fear, anxiety, survival mode, and discouragement… and into truth, peace, courage, and real dependence on God.

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

Can’t watch right now? You can listen while cooking, cleaning, commuting, walking, or catching your breath for five minutes in the bathroom. No judgment!

If this message blessed you, send it to the woman who has been listening to fear for too long and needs to remember that her help will come from the Lord.

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Negative thoughts. Anxiety. Shame. Fear. Discouragement.

That voice in your head that keeps telling you you’re too late, not good enough, and doomed to fail…

In this Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) walks through what Scripture says about the inner voice, guarding your heart, hearing God’s voice, and breaking agreement with lies that have been shaping your life for far too long.

We’re talking about the voice you’ve been listening to…the one building you up or slowly burying you.In this message, we go deep into:

• how the wrong voice gets loud

• why guarding your heart matters

• how your inner life affects everything flowing out of you

• how to stop agreeing with lies

• how to hear God’s voice more clearly

• and why Jesus is the only One who can heal the deepest root

We’ll look at powerful examples from Scripture, including:

• Joseph

• David

• the woman with the issue of blood

And we’ll also talk about a modern real-life example through the story of Cynt Marshall.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: the voice in your head

10:24 – Real-life story: Cynt Marshall

14:23 – Joseph: when God elevates you, don’t bring yourself down

25:02 – David: don’t let intimidation keep you in the field

28:48 – Two voices, two influences

31:24 – The woman with the issue of blood

33:48 – Message for you: who’s sitting on the throne?

38:45 – Declaration

40:25 – Prayer

44:33 – Closing Words

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of fear, insecurity, shame, overthinking, or low self-worth… this is your reminder that the loudest voice is not always the truest one.

Jesus still speaks.

Jesus still heals.

Jesus still restores.

And Jesus still sets women free!

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where Scripture meets storytelling and sisterhood, so women can step out of survival mode and into truth, healing, freedom, and the love of Jesus Christ.Resources Mentioned

• Free Bible App I use: YouVersion

• One Year Bible Plan with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

• Faith-building testimonies: Delafé Testimonies on YouTube

If you missed my other message on Joseph, David and the woman with the issue of blood, here are the links:

Joseph:

Part 1:

How to Spot Silent Jealousy and Guard Your Peace|You’re too Blessed and It’s Bugging Themhttps://youtu.be/PIueOWPPL48

Part 2:

How God Turns Jealousy Into Promotion | What to Do When You’ve Been Betrayed

https://youtu.be/HZUb_QW53Vo

David:

Part 1:

Overlooked but chosen | The rise of David (David & Goliath)https://youtu.be/Kx2nV7hHURQ

Part 2:

Blessed but Drifting | The Fall of David Bible study (David & Bathsheba)https://youtu.be/MlpUOYJLnIMThe woman with the issue of blood:

Tired, Broke and Ready to Give Up? This Faith Message Will Lift Youhttps://youtu.be/tHuLVFDDHok

Website: PattyPatsJourney.com

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Have you ever felt overlooked, rejected, underestimated, or not good enough?

Maybe you've spent years letting people tell you who you are.

Maybe you've accepted labels that God never gave you.

Maybe you've started believing that because life got messy, your value somehow decreased.

My sister, this message is for you.

In this Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) explores what happens when we allow people to become our mirror instead of God. Through the stories of Gideon, Ben Carson, and a woman who discovered extraordinary value hidden inside what everyone else dismissed as worthless, you'll learn why your worth is not determined by your past, your mistakes, other people's opinions, or your current circumstances.

Because people can misprice you.

People can misunderstand you.

People can reject you.

But only the Creator has the authority to tell you what you're truly worth!

Timestamps

00:00 – Do you know what you're really worth?

13:13 – Ben Carson: when someone sees potential in you before you do

17:48 – Gideon: when God calls you what you don't feel

32:09 – Stop using people as your mirror

37:23 – Embrace your new identity in Christ!

39:06 – Resist the voices trying to pull you backward

43:04 – Message for you

45:34 – Declaration

47:52 – Prayer

51:27 – Closing words

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where Scripture meets storytelling and sisterhood, so women can step out of survival mode and into grace, truth, healing, and peace that only Jesus can provide.

New episode every Thursday at 11 AM ET.

Resources Mentioned

• Free Bible app I use: YouVersion (search in your app store)

• One Year Bible Plan with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

• Start with the Gospel of John if you want to understand who Jesus is and why He came!

Share this with a sisterIf this message blessed you, send it to a woman who has forgotten her worth, accepted less than she deserves, or needs a reminder that God still sees the diamond beneath the dirt.

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When the wrong people seem to win (and you’re trying to do right)… it can make you tired. In this Bible study for women, Patricia Calixte (Patty Pat) breaks down Psalm 73 and what to do when dishonest people look comfortable, untouchable, and “blessed”… while you’re over here doing your best to stay clean and faithful.

This message is for the sister who’s been thinking:

“Why does doing right feel slow?”

“Why does their life look easier than mine?”

“Is my obedience even worth it?”

“Why does injustice keep happening?”

Psalm 73 gives you God’s perspective—so you don’t slip into comparison, shortcuts, or bitterness. And most importantly, it brings you back to the truth: peace is part of the blessing, and Jesus is the way back to God’s peace!

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: when the wrong people seem to win

10:19 – The hidden cost

15:19 – “God is good… but I almost slipped”

18:14 – They look unbothered

21:02 – “Was doing right in vain?” The turning point

29:03 – Don’t gamble the outcome

41:07 – God’s promises to you when you follow Him

48:18 – Declaration

50:26 – Prayer

55:06 – Closing words

Welcome to To Run or Not To Run with Jesus Christ, where Scripture meets storytelling and sisterhood, so women can step out of survival mode and into grace, love, truth, and peace that only God can provide.

New episode every Thursday at 11 AM ET.

Resources Mentioned

CeCe Winans: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

https://youtu.be/hjdAzMHZMng?si=Cw3vgnAIPu-h3FSU

• Free Bible app I use: YouVersion (search in your app store) — One Year Bible Plan with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

• Start with the Gospel of John if you want to understand who Jesus is and why He came

• Read: Psalm 73 (NIV)

People Mentioned

Bernie Madoff

Alex Murdaugh

John Newton

William Wilberforce

Nicky Cruz

David Wilkerson

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