Winning The Week

Everyone longs to be seen. In Part 2 of our How to Win Friends and Influence People series, we’re looking at Dale Carnegie’s principle of making people feel important through the lens of scripture, and Kylie’s mom, Shelley (our beloved “Mama Pod”), joins Kylie and Shannon on the couch.

Carnegie teaches honest, sincere appreciation. Jesus modeled it, noticing the people everyone else overlooked, like the woman at the well, Zacchaeus, and the blind beggar. In this episode, we talk about how the Holy Spirit gives us the key to someone’s heart and how one simple prayer can change a person’s day: “Lord, put me in the right place, at the right time, with the right people.”

You’ll hear a prayer over breakfast that drew a stranger across the room, a bee sting at a 107-degree boutique that led a young woman back to Jesus, the 4 a.m. driveway encounter that changed Kylie’s life because one man chose to see her, and how a simple card slipped under a dressing room door led to a salvation backstage at the Andy Williams theater.

This week’s challenge: Write three thank-you notes. Encourage a coworker, tell your spouse something you appreciate about them, or compliment someone behind their back. People bloom where they’re appreciated.

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Winning the Week is where soul control isn't just possible, it's practical. Hosts Kylie and Shannon Phillips are joined by Mom Shelley to break down Dale Carnegie's first principle, "don't criticize, condemn, or complain," through the lens of scripture. A personal story from Shelli's marriage shows what a critical spirit costs, and what discernment looks like instead.

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Feeling mentally drained from constant decision-making? In this episode of Winning The Week, Kylie and Shannon tackle decision fatigue — the real, daily struggle of carrying the weight of nonstop choices. From single motherhood to ministry leadership, they share personal stories and biblical wisdom for hearing God's voice above the noise.

Discover 5 practical ways to beat decision fatigue, including praying before planning, the brain dump technique, letting peace be your guide (Colossians 3:15), and filtering every decision through God's lens. Plus, a weekly challenge to help you finally tackle the decision you've been avoiding.

Key Scriptures: James 1:5, James 3:17, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:15

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What does it really mean to let go and let God?

This week on Winning the Week, Shannon and Kylie travel to the Champions for Christ Youth Rally in Branson, Missouri, for an honest conversation about faith, surrender, and trusting God’s timing.

Along the way, they share the story behind their new “Glory Mobile” van and explore why holding on too long may keep you from receiving what God has next. Through a powerful Dead Sea illustration, they reveal how faith isn’t about striving harder, it’s about releasing control, resting in God’s promises, and trusting Him to carry you.

If you’re waiting on a breakthrough, struggling to surrender, or wondering whether God is still working, this Christian podcast episode will remind you: even when you can’t see or feel it, God has not stopped working on your behalf.

Are you working for God, or walking with Him? In part 2 of this powerful series, Kylie and Shannon dig into the story of Mary and Martha to unpack the difference between performing for God and abiding in His presence. Discover what true intimacy with God looks like, why trusting beats controlling, and a simple weekly challenge to deepen your walk with Him.

Have you ever felt like your relationship with God was just another item on your to-do list? Or that no matter how much you do, it's never quite enough? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kylie and Shannon tackle performance-based living, imposter syndrome, and what it really means to abide rather than strive. They break down the 5 voices of imposter syndrome — perfectionism, people-pleasing, the natural genius, the soloist, and the expert — and show how each one is silenced by the truth of who you are in Christ. If you've been running on empty, this episode is your invitation to rest. Fruit doesn't come from striving — it comes from connection.

Are you still living like you’re bound… even though Christ already set you free? This is Part 2!!

In this episode of Winning the Week, Kylie and Shannon unpack the true meaning of renewing your mind and why so many believers remain stuck in patterns of thinking that don’t reflect their freedom in Christ.

Through powerful illustrations, biblical truth, and practical application, this conversation will help you recognize the lies that keep you in bondage—and show you how to step fully into your new identity.

We talk about the daily practice of renewal, what it means to “put off the old self,” and how God’s Word transforms not just your thoughts—but your emotions, memories, and responses.

If you’ve ever felt like your life doesn’t match the freedom Scripture promises, this episode will help you close that gap.

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Have you ever wondered why you still feel stuck even after you've given your life to Christ? In this episode of Winning the Week, Kylie and Shannon unpack the concept of a slave mentality — the residual mindset of captivity that can linger long after God has set you free.

Drawing from Rick Renner's book Everything You Need to Know About Healing and a powerful lineup of scripture (2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:3, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6 & 12), they walk through the historical parallel of emancipation and the spiritual freedom available to every believer in Christ.

You'll learn why trauma, rejection, shame, and old thought patterns are simply old clothes that don't fit your new life — and how to take them off for good.

Plus, they kick things off with some fun Winning the Week Food Hacks to help you in the kitchen!

This episode is for anyone who has felt stuck, struggled with identity, or knows there's more of the abundant life available than what they're currently experiencing. Share it with a friend who needs to hear it.

Part 2 of the Thinking for Life series. Next week: Renewing your mind and how it impacts your body, health, and family.

Soul control isn't just spiritual—it is also connected with what you put in your body. Join Kylie and Shannon for a food ingredient autopsy that will change how you look at grocery store labels forever.

Discover the hidden chemicals in everyday foods that are designed to make you crave more, disrupt your hormones, and affect your mood. From the "yoga mat chemical" in bread to MSG's brain effects, we're exposing 10+ harmful additives and sharing natural alternatives you can use today.

This isn't about perfection or rigid rules—it's about wisdom, making better choices, and honoring the temple God gave you. Learn practical tips for eating healthier without breaking the bank, plus how to navigate restaurants and social situations.

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Struggling with brain fog, constant cravings, or feeling hungry no matter how much you eat? It's not about willpower—it's about what you're feeding your brain.

In this eye-opening episode, Kylie and Shannon dive deep into the shocking connection between food and brain health. Discover why processed carbohydrates hijack your brain's pleasure centers just like addictive drugs, why restricting calories actually makes you gain weight, and how certain foods can turn OFF genes linked to Alzheimer's and dementia.

What You'll Learn:✅ Why your brain might be starving even when you're eating plenty✅ The real reason diets fail (hint: it's not lack of discipline)✅ How food triggers the same brain response as cocaine and heroin✅ Why "calories in, calories out" is a myth✅ Simple food swaps that eliminate cravings and clear brain fog✅ How to eat in a way that supports long-term brain health

Featured Research:• Dr. Daniel Amen's groundbreaking work on brain health• Dr. David Ludwig's study on how processed carbs affect hunger and metabolism• The connection between nutrition and Alzheimer's prevention

This isn't about restriction or shame—it's about adding the RIGHT foods so your body and brain can finally work together the way God designed.

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