Ep 87 // Untangle Your Advent: Overcome Holiday Overwhelm with One Simple Question

In this episode, we delve deep into the holiday season's potential stresses—like overcommitted calendars and family dynamics—and how to manage them by focusing on what truly matters.

We'll also explore ways to navigate holiday expectations, including the "magic question" that helps identify why certain situations trigger us. 

Plus, I'll share a sneak peek of the introduction to "Untangled Advent," a devotional designed to help you exchange chaos and stress for hope and joy by focusing on the story of Mary and the birth of Christ. Whether you're looking for a way to spiritually shift during the holidays or finding the perfect gift for a loved one, this episode has something for everyone. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let's find some peace together this holiday season. 

Reflection/Group Discussion questions

• What did you identify as your biggest stressor? How do you typically manage it?
• How do you practice self-awareness, especially during stressful periods like the holidays?
• How do you balance maintaining old traditions with creating new ones in your family?
• What strategies do you use to manage your commitments during the holidays?
• Based on the introduction Megan read, what are your initial impressions of "Untangled Advent"? How do you think this devotional could help you or someone you know during the holiday season?

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Megan is a Kingdom clarity coach, author, and speaker who helps God’s people move past CONFUSION and gain CLARITY. To align with God’s voice and get activated into their divine destiny! Join her to have conversations on reframing life, love, and calling to live the life God has so purposefully created for you.

Quotable Quotes:

“Anytime that you feel some intense emotions coming up, especially of the negative variety, and you're needing to deal with something in real time, I want you to ask yourself this question. Why does this matter to me so much?"

“Taking time to sit with this devotional [Untangled Advent] and rest in the presence of God, this holiday season is a fantastic first step to righting the ship and heading in a direction that promises God's love and peace instead of chaos and exhaustion."

Resources for Listeners:

Untangled Advent: A Reflective Devotional for Finding Hope in a Weary World

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Extra Resources from Megan/Books: 

• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• Untangled Faith Book and companion journal (*available on Amazon)
• Untangled Faith book/journal study → Check out this 10-week guide to learn how to hear God’s voice and cultivate open communication with Him for deeper revelation! → untangledfaithstudy.com
• A Beautiful Exchange: Responding to God’s Invitation for More

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