Have you ever felt like something in your heart or life suddenly has a bullseye on it, and you wonder where all the chaos inside of you came from? Sometimes it may seem like an attack of the enemy (sometimes it is) but sometimes it is the Holy Spirit revealing something in your heart that He wants you to see. As a result, there now seems to be a bullseye or huge spotlight on it. He doesn’t show us this to shame us but to show us what’s there so we can surrender it to Him, know Him more intimately, and be healed. 

How easy is it for you to talk to God about your temptations? (I’m talking about those temptations and struggles you face that you hesitate telling other people about, let alone God.)

We know that God is already aware of our struggles, but many of us still often have great difficulty specifically talking to Him about them.

I know that this has most definitely been an area of my life that I have done a lot of work in, and I have grown in this area so much as my relationship with the Lord has grown in depth and intimacy over the years. 

Today I want to share with you my own process of learning how to talk to God very specifically about my temptations and the many ways it ultimately helped in my life. I am praying this helps and encourages you!

This week’s podcast episode is about embracing our God-given characteristics that can often get left behind as we grow up.

What did you enjoy when you were a kid? What did you value or put extra time into?Were you a natural leader? Compassionate or empathetic? A nurturer? A good listener? Maybe you were naturally business minded?

These can all be indicators of some of the giftings and strengths that God put in you from very early on. It’s not too late to go back and embrace the fullness of who you were created to be.

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Do you deal with shame or unworthiness due to your past?

In this week's podcast episode, I talk about the shame and feelings of unworthiness I carried around with me, even years after breaking free from a pornography addiction. I also talk about a weekend that was a huge turning point for me.

I look forward to sharing it with you! I’m praying that the Lord uses this to speak to you in the way that you need it today.

Mentioned in This Episode: The Heart of the Matter Documentary

We can come to several different intersections in our lives where we begin to ask ourselves, "Who am I?" and "Am I doing what God has called me to do?". 

These can be difficult questions to ponder sometimes, and they can also be questions filled with frustration, fear, and uncertainty. 

Join me today as I share how we can walk through these kinds of seasons in our lives with joy and a sense of hopeful expectation as we remind ourselves (and sometimes discover for the first time!) who God created us to be.

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Have you felt buried under the weight of discouragement lately? Join me today as I candidly talk about a recent situation in my life where I unexpectedly felt under the weight of extreme discouragement (and how I finally found my way out of it).

When we try to overcome something, break free from a bad habit, addiction, or something else we want to change, we can often put most of our focus on what we’re wanting to change. It can be incredibly frustrating to do everything we know but still be stuck.

What if you discovered that the object of your focus may actually be holding you back and making you feel even more stuck? Join me as I share a very important shift in thinking that will help you begin to finally walk in freedom.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Bob Hamp @ Think Differently Academy

In this first episode I talk about why I never thought I'd be able to share my story with anyone (*hint: shame) and why I have such a passion to see other women walk in freedom as a result.

You can walk in freedom! Jesus has healed my heart, (and continues to do so) and I know He can do the same for you.

About Amy:

She is a certified life coach, author, and speaker. She is passionate about walking with women as they pursue intimacy with Jesus, as He heals their hearts, and as they and discover who God created them to be.

Amy lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two teenagers and can often be found taking pictures outdoors, writing, reading, spending time with friends and family, and camping in the summer.

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Are you wrestling with fear or shame? Have you felt stuck or discouraged lately? Or do you have wounds in your heart that need healed? Then this podcast is for you. I’ve created this podcast to help you pursue deeper intimacy with Jesus and walk in freedom as you discover and embrace who you were created to be.