Best Erika Diaz Castro Podcasts (2024)

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223: Theology Matters Series Part FIVE… Should You Know How To Defend Your Faith as a Christian Woman? Apologetics 101 with Shanda Fulbright 42:22

2M ago42:22

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Welcome to part FIVE of our Theology Matters Series. This is the final episode in our Theology Matters Series, and the final episode of this long, almost 3-year season as we prepare to take a break this summer. In today’s episode, I took time to speak with Shanda Fulbright, and answer the question: should you know how to defend your faith as a Chri…

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222: Theology Matters Series Part FOUR... How Your Theology Influences Your Discipleship & Relationships as a Christian Woman 32:37

2M ago32:37

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Welcome to part FOUR of this Theology Matters Series. Today I take time to answer the question: how does theology affect discipleship and your relationships as a Christian woman? There are two primary areas I focus on during this episode: discipleship [how you intentionally or unintentionally disciple others] and accountability in your relationship…

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221: Theology Matters Series Part THREE... How Your Theology Impacts Your Health as a Christian Woman with Robin Rhine McDonald 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Welcome to PART THREE of our Theology Matters Series! In today’s episode, I share a conversation I had with Robin Rhine McDonald. Robin Rhine McDonald is a Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, proud mom and wife with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health while losing weight through her sustainable, grace-based…

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220: Theology Matters Series Part TWO... Are You Reading The Bible CORRECTLY? How Your Bible Study Affects Your Walk as a Christian Woman with Heather Preston 44:33

3M ago44:33

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Welcome to part two of our Theology Matters Series! Today, I’m sharing a conversation with my friend, Heather Preston. Heather is a professional writer with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. As a consultant she works with churches and pastors and has a passion for academic collaborations. Heather hosts a podcast called Scripts on Scripture w…

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219: Theology Matters Series Part ONE... What is Theology? Do You Need It To Grow As A Christian Woman? 22:51

3M ago22:51

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Welcome to this month’s series… THEOLOGY MATTERS! If you’ve been craving a deeper dive into theology, this series is one you don’t want to miss! I’m so excited to dive into the topic of theology, why it matters and how it affects our everyday walks as Christian women. In today’s series intro, I’m going to answer the questions: What is theology? Why…

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218: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part FOUR... Fitting Your God-Sized Goals Into Your Busy Schedule As A Christian Woman 9:44

3M ago9:44

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Hey sis! In this episode, I'm adding a special BONUS episode that is all about fitting your God-sized goals into your busy schedule. If you've ever wondered when you'll have time to work on that dream or goal... or just want to better understand how to fit goals into an already packed schedule, this episode is for you! I pray this blesses you! 🚨 Th…

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217: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part THREE... How To Create A Schedule That Puts Jesus First As A Christian Woman 9:50

3M ago9:50

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We are in part three of the Christ Centered Productivity Series! In today’s episode, we cover STEP THREE of the Christ Centered Productivity Framework (CCPF): building a SCHEDULE that puts Jesus first! If you have not yet listened to parts 1 and 2, go back and listen to those episodes in order! You can click here to listen to PART ONE and click her…

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216: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part TWO... Want To Feel Closer To God? How The Time Calculator Will Help You Find Time for the Lord as a Christian Woman 9:20

3M ago9:20

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We are in part TWO of the Christ Centered Productivity Series, and I’m highlighting STEP TWO of the Christ Centered Productivity Framework. If you skipped part one, please go back and listen to Episode 215! In this series, the episodes progressively build on the last because I’m sharing a specific framework or process. Jumping into the middle of it…

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215: Christ Centered Productivity Series Part ONE... How To Use A Schedule Audit To Identify The Idols In Your Life As A Christian Woman 13:33

4M ago13:33

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Today, we are diving into Part ONE of the Christ Centered Productivity Series that we are hosting this month. This is a four-part series, and today we are going to cover step ONE of the framework. This step will help you identify the idols in your life because, let’s be honest, whatever is most important to you will get your time! This is a great e…

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214: How To KNOW What God Has Called You To, Live Purposefully & Identify When You’re Out of Alignment as a Christian Woman…with Shayla Hilton! 37:07

4M ago37:07

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Well, hello! I hope you are having a fabulous Tuesday! We are just about done with February, and only have one month left in quarter 1… Can you believe it?! Well, today, I have a treat for you! My friend Shayla Hilton joined me for a conversation that truly blessed me. Honestly, even while we were talking, I felt like it was a convo the Lord let us…

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213: The Problem of "Not Enough Time" and What It ACTUALLY Says About Your Time Management as a Christian Woman 17:15

4M ago17:15

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There’s this phrase that I was notorious for using when I was asked if I followed through on something I said I was going to do or wanted to do…it went something like, “I tried, but I just don’t have enough time…” This happened a lot when I was younger, and today I’m going to share the scenarios I used it the most. I’m also going to explain what th…

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212: Are You Sacrificing Your Priorities As A Busy Christian Woman? 3 Proverbs to Help You Improve Productivity! 15:33

4M ago15:33

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In today's episode, I'm throwing it back to 2021, when I first shared these three Proverbs! Since then, I've been even more aware of how easy it can be to sacrifice my wellness or even my walk with the Lord because of my decision to remain busy. Well, if that's you, these passages are FOR YOU! You don't have to be so busy that you sacrifice what ma…

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211: When You Just Want To Quit… Dealing with Disappointment & Doubt as a Christian Woman 25:58

5M ago25:58

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Hey sis! Today, I'm taking a little break from all the productivity & time management talk because the Lord put something on my heart that I just NEEDED to share. I don't know about you, but seasons of doubt, discouragement and disappointment are rough. Today, I share about my own experiences in this current season, which appear to be similar to wh…

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210: When Will All Your Effort Lead To Better Productivity & Time Management? 3 Things To Consider When You’re Working Toward A Goal as an Anxious or Overwhelmed Christian Woman 24:43

5M ago24:43

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Hey hey! Happy Tuesday, sis! I hope you are having a fabulous day at the time you’re tuning in. Today, I’m going to offer some biblical encouragement and perspective on the topic of accomplishing what you set out to do… specifically with respect to actually seeing improvements in your productivity and time management. Does this sound like you? You’…

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209: She Got Confidence, Encouragement, Systems & Learned How To Get Her Life Together... Bonnie Jean Schaefer Spills the Tea on What It Was Like Working with Erika! 30:40

5M ago30:40

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In this client tell-all, Bonnie Jean Schaefer shares her experience working with Erika Diaz-Castro, and all the amazing fruit that came investing in working with a Christian life coach! If you want to know what its like to work with Erika, this is for you! By the way... The doors are officially open for you to join us inside the Christ Centered Pro…

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208: FREE PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP FOR ANXIOUS, OVERWHELMED CHRISTIAN WOMEN! Details Inside!!! 10:05

5M ago10:05

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Hey friend! Today, I'm so excited to share about a FREE productivity workshop I'm hosting this Thursday, and spilling ALL the details about what it is, who it's for, why you need to be there and what it'll cost you if you skip. If you are a Christian woman who is always busy, but struggle to be productive... if you want to master time management an…

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207: Not Sure Where Your Time Is Going? 4 Steps to Identifying The Holes In Your Schedule & Instantly Improving Your Time Management As A Christian Woman! 10:16

5M ago10:16

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Hey you! If you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve caught yourself saying, “I don’t know where my time goes.” Time management and productivity aren't taught in school, so if you're struggling with either, don't feel bad! Whether you’re always running late to things or just trying to get caught up on your long to-do list, you may still find yours…

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206: Is Your Relationship with God Taking a Backseat To Your To-Do List? Try These 2 Things To Have More Intentional Time with the Lord as a Christian Woman! 8:25

5M ago8:25

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If your relationship with the Lord takes a hit when you’re busy, listen up. I’m guilty of putting Jesus on the back burner when life gets hectic. Trust me, I’m not perfect! That’s the reason I know how harmful of a habit it is. Today, I’m giving you two very simple, straight forward strategies you can implement today if you recognize your time with…

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205: Can You Afford To Rest When You Have So Much To Do? Biblical Truths About REST & Its Effect on Time Management for Overwhelmed Christian Women 14:52

5M ago14:52

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The Holy Spirit has prompted me to speak about rest. As believers, we can be tempted to believe that rest is optional, especially when things become busy. We worry about taking time to rest. We worry about slowing down. We worry about taking that tactical pause because we worry about all the things we still have to do. So, today, I want to speak to…

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204: Why Your To Do List Isn’t Improving Your Time Management or Productivity… +Why It’s Actually Making You MORE Anxious and Overwhelmed! 7:32

6M ago7:32

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What up, sis! I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but your to-do list is actually NOT contributing to improving your time management or productivity. Instead, it’s making you anxious and contributing to the overwhelm. In this episode, I’ll share WHY that’s the case, and I’ll give you a mindset reframe to help you think about how to remedy this si…

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203: Struggling with Time Management? Change Starts with YOU... 3 Beliefs You Need To Shift If You Want To Get More Done & Be Productive as an Overwhelmed Christian Woman in 2024! 10:03

6M ago10:03

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Welcome back! I'm talking about mindset today because you cannot improve in time management or productivity if you don't first shift your mindset. Trust me, if this wasn't necessary, I wouldn't bother. I'm the FIRST person to say, "just give me the step-by-step." HOWEVER, it's not all about WHAT you're doing... it's more about HOW YOU'RE THINKING a…

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202: If You Felt Unprepared & Scatterbrained In 2023, THIS Is Why... PLUS 3 Time Management Tips To Help You Get Productive & Be Less Overwhelmed as a Christian Woman! 12:53

6M ago12:53

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Happy New Year! Have you ever gone through something and, when you look back at it, you’re like, “wow, that was hard.” Yep, that was 2023… for A LOT of us! Well, after connecting with a lot of women inside The Community, including some past and current clients, I KNOW it was hard to focus this year with most of the complaints centering around being…

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201: Want To Be More Productive In 2024?! Leave These 2 Limiting Beliefs In 2023 If You Want To See True Transformation In Your Time Management As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman! 13:00

6M ago13:00

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What is up, sister friend! As I was reflecting on everything I shared this past Tuesday, including the time management tips and productivity strategies that helped me get to new levels in 2023, I also reflected on the things that held me back in 2023... I realized these limiting beliefs are the very lies my clients (and even my friends!) subscribed…

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200: How My Productivity Skyrocketed in 2023, Despite Many Emotional Lows…The EXACT Mindset Shifts & Time Management Methods! +Quick Q4 Recap & 2024 Announcements! 41:13

6M ago41:13

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What’s up, friends! For the last couple of years, I’ve done a Q4 Recap, but this year, I want to look at 2023 in totality and share the themes and lessons of the year, including the really hard things. PLUS, I’m revealing the EXACT mindset shifts and time management methods that skyrocketed my productivity in one of the hardest years for my family …

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199: Feeling Anxious About Money? Become A Better Steward With This SIMPLE Financial System featuring Shana & Vanessa! 24:55

6M ago24:55

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Do you want to be debt free?! Does money trigger feelings of stress or anxiety for you? Do you have a good financial system in place? Sis, today you are in for a treat! I have the hosts of the Financial Coaching for Women podcast, Shana and Vanessa, on the show today. Shana & Vanessa are best friends, business partners and hosts of a fast-growing p…

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198: Are You A Christian Woman Suffering From Overwhelm or Burnout This Holiday Season? 10 Ways To Have Joy When Poor Time Management Has You Stressedwith Michelle Byrd 19:03

6M ago19:03

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Sis, are you already exhausted this holiday season? I know things get real crazy real fast, schedules fill up and all the extroverting you’re doing is calling for more caffeine. It can be hard to have joy when you feel so run down, so I decided to share a conversation I had with my friend, Michelle Byrd, who you last heard from in Episode 117: Want…

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197: “But I’m Still Single…” Why You Need To STOP Using Your Marital Status as an Excuse to Play Small in 2024 with Bonnie Jean Schaefer 41:55

7M ago41:55

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Well, hello! Today, I’m sharing a conversation I had with my friend, Bonnie Jean Schaefer. Bonnie shares her testimony and experience as a single Christian woman, what it looks like to live differently in a world that is constantly trying to tell you who you are or should be, and how to shift your mindset from feeling unworthy to being significant,…

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196: 3 Signs You’re A Lukewarm Christian…PLUS 7 Scriptures To Help You Grow In Your Faith Walk As a Christian Woman! 21:07

7M ago21:07

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🎙 Have you ever heard someone use the term “lukewarm” when referring to another Christian? What does that even mean? While we are called to be in this world, not of it, the world is still fighting to influence us and dim that fire and passion we have for the Lord. Today, I’m sharing 3 signs you’re a lukewarm Christian, and busting out the Sword of …

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195: 2024 Planners Are Out! Should You Even Bother? 3 Things You NEED As A Christian Woman So You Go From Overwhelmed To Organized and Improve Your Time Management and Productivity! 11:01

7M ago11:01

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What’s up fellow planner lover! As a time management and productivity specialist, I have a special appreciation for tools that help drive those time management and productivity homeruns! Truth be told, I have loved planners since the days of Lisa Frank! Can I get an amen?! If you don’t know who Lisa Frank was, then you’re probably younger than I am…

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194: The 4 Productivity Styles: What They are & Why It Matters To You As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman! Instantly Improve Time Management with THESE Insights! 10:13

7M ago10:13

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Hey sister friend! If you’re inside The Community or receive my emails, you know that I’ve been talking about identifying your personal productivity style for the last few weeks. Today, I’m going to dive into this a little more by uncovering four productivity styles, and why this matters to you as a Christian woman. If you’re tired of falling behin…

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193: Ready To Walk Out Your Faith With BOLDNESS As A Christian Woman?! FREE Virtual Women’s Conference Details inside! 11:10

8M ago11:10

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ATTENTION! CALLING ALL CHRISTIAN WOMEN! The day is here! 2023 RENEWED Conference begins TODAY! There are TEN sessions being streamed across five days, along with a private community and a live conference party! ALL FOR FREE! If you haven't heard or if you're on the fence, today's episode is for you! Tune in to get all the details, hear about all th…

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192: How To Bring Scripture To Life When You’re Experiencing A Dry Season In Bible Study with Heather Preston 37:51

8M ago37:51

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If you’ve ever experienced a dry season in Bible study, and just struggled to WANT to read your Bible, today’s episode is for you! My friend, Heather Preston, is my amazing guest, and she doesn’t hold back when I ask her about how to make scripture come alive! Heather’s bio: Heather Preston is a professional writer with a Master of Arts in Theologi…

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191: Struggle To Give Yourself Grace When You’re Not As Productive? Pray THIS Prayer Over Yourself! A Short Bible Study Devotion For Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Women 13:42

8M ago13:42

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You may not know what it looks like to give yourself grace. So, instead of praying over yourself when you’re overwhelmed or falling behind, you go into fight or flight mode and fight w/ yourself. Ask me how I know! If you struggle with time management... wish your productivity would improve... or just wish your to-do list was less stressful... this…

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Episode 190: Struggling with Anxiety or Overwhelm? How To Have Peace & Get Out of Fight or Flight Mode When You’re Struggling with Time Management As A Christian Woman 19:36

8M ago19:36

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If you’re new here, I’m a veteran when it comes to struggling with anxiety and overwhelm… sometimes I have to navigate just one at a time, but many times it’s both. I remember entering that fight or flight mode, and, depending on the circumstance, found myself having an internal meltdown. Today, I’m sharing with you a recent experience and exactly …

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189: Quarter 3 Recap and Reflection… +Prepare For The Holiday Season with This FREE Time Management Workshop For Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Women! 34:46

9M ago34:46

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Welcome to Q4! This is the last quarter of 2023! Can you believe it?! After I share the quarter 3 updates inside my personal life and inside of Her Renewed Strength, I walk you through an ARC Method workshop that will help you prepare for the holiday season. One thing you can BET I’m talking about is the preparation for the 2023 RENEWED Conference,…

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188: Are You Suffering From Emotional Dysregulation? How To Move At The Pace of Grace with Juliana Page 37:35

9M ago37:35

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Have you ever heard the term emotional regulation? Are YOU regulated? In today’s episode, I bring a pretty awesome guest who will teach you how to understand emotional regulation vs emotional dysregulation. Juliana Page, host of God’s Vibes Podcast, digs into this topic, and shares about what it means to move at the pace of grace. If you're a Chris…

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187: Do Not Be Anxious About Anything… Having The Peace of God and What It Means To Do All Things Through Him Who Gives Me Strength… Bible Study Series on Philippians Chapter 4 21:49

9M ago21:49

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Hey, sista friend! We’re in chapter 4 this week of our Bible study series featuring a study on the book of Philippians. In today's episode, I'll be finishing our study of this New Testament epistle. This last chapter is packed with several verses that many of us have heard, and probably even quoted! I hope you have your Bible and a highlighter beca…

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186: Do You KNOW Christ or Just Know of Him? The TWO Things You MUST Have In Place To Truly KNOW Jesus… Bible Study Series on Philippians Chapter 3 20:26

9M ago20:26

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Hey, sista friend! We’re in chapter 3 this week of our Bible study series, featuring a study on the book of Philippians. In today's episode, I focus on what it means to KNOW Christ. Quick announcements: 2023 RENEWED Conference registration is officially open! Head to herrenewedstrength.com/conference to register completely free! I pray this blesses…

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185: Work Out Your Salvation With Fear & Trembling... Bible Study Series on Philippians Chapter 2 27:24

10M ago27:24

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Hey, sista-friend! We’re in chapter 2 this week of our Bible study series, featuring a study on the book of Philippians, and I’ll be highlighting a verse that you might’ve heard before, but not understood…at least, I didn’t when I continued to hear it. The verse says, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling…” If you’re curious or just pass…

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184: What Does It Mean To Live A Life Worthy of the Gospel? Bible Study Series on Philippians Part 1 22:21

10M ago22:21

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Hey, Sis! This month, we’re diving into a special Bible study series where I’ll be reading and teaching through the book of Philippians. Since so many of the women who listen to this podcast make their way into The Community, we get to hear about the main struggles you have when it comes to time management and Bible study. The main problem is makin…

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183: Feeling Unfocused, Unproductive & Just STUCK? YOU Are The Problem... Here’s Why 25:47

10M ago25:47

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What's up, Sis? Are you feeling unfocused? Or, have you been feeling unproductive or just stuck? If you do, then, this is an episode you need to listen to because chances are ... You. Are. The. Problem! I'm going to share with you the message that the Lord gave me when I prayed about this episode. I will tell you what you need to hear, and it won't…

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182: Entering A New Season of Life!? 3 Keys To Creating A Christ-Centered Routine You LOVE As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman! 16:03

10M ago16:03

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What's up, Sis!? CHANGE IS HARD! When you’re entering a new season in life, the last thing you need is to be thrown off by your routine, or lack thereof. Today, I’m sharing the THREE KEYS to creating a Christ-centered routine you LOVE, so you aren’t anxious or overwhelmed in this time of transition! I pray this blesses you. FREE RESOURCE: Grab your…

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181: Struggling To Hold It All Together? Here’s Your 3 Step Spiritual Battle Plan Against Negative Self-Talk Stemming From To-Do List Anxiety, Past Hurts or Daily Time Management Stress! 20:23

10M ago20:23

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Hey, Sis! Inside the community, I received requests to talk about overcoming negative self-talk from anxiety, past hurts, and daily stress. In the past, I faced the same struggles but found freedom through faith. So, in this episode, I am sharing my three-step spiritual battle plan to help you break free from harmful thought patterns and negative f…

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180: Is Technology Consuming Your Time? 3 Tips To Help You Set Healthy Boundaries With Your Phone So You Can Be More Productive and MASTER Time Management! 14:08

11M ago14:08

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Hey, Sis! A question for you: Does tech consume much of your free time (or even time committed to something else)? This question may be hard to answer, “how many times a day do you pick up your phone?” In today’s episode, I'm talking through the reality so many of us are living through, being constantly pulled in by our devices; and I’m sharing thr…

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179: Is Your Schedule An Idol? How To Let The Lord Lead with Brandy Coffin 28:50

11M ago28:50

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What's up, Sis! Are you aware that you are missing out on God's blessings by keeping your schedule so tight and perfect? In today's episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with my friend Brandy Coffin. Our conversation covered many topics, including what we miss when we try to take control of our schedule; the downfall of planning; and how a rel…

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178: Worried About Change? 3 Bible Verses To Comfort Your Spirit As An Anxious, Overwhelmed Christian Woman 18:02

11M ago18:02

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What’s up, sister-friend? Are you in a season of change or transition? This is for you! When you struggle with anxiety or overwhelm, change either triggers the big feelings or makes them worse. Ask me how I know! Today, I just want to share 3 Bible verses that I’m confident will comfort your spirit, remind you of God’s goodness and faithfulness, an…

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177: Struggling To Keep Up With Your Planner?! I Stopped Using My Planner For A Month! Here’s What Happened?! 15:48

11M ago15:48

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Hey, Sis! What's up? Did you know that I go without a planner for over a little month? In today's episode, I'm sharing my experience and some important things I learned from it especially some things you may not expect! Also, stay tuned until the end for an important announcement about the podcast. Ready? Let’s do it. FREE RESOURCE: Grab your free …

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176: Is It Wrong To Desire Recognition As An Overwhelmed Christian Woman? What You’re REALLY After…A Bible Study Devotional on Matthew 25:23 12:47

11M ago12:47

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Hey, sister-friend! I see you doing all the things. Don’t you want someone to look at you and say, “Well done!” once in a while? I know that’s right. I do, too! Today, I’m turning to Matthew 25:22 to answer the question: Is it wrong to desire recognition, especially as an overwhelmed Christian woman? Just hang w/ me, sis. It’s time for a little cha…

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175: No Time To Pursue The Things That Honor God? Shift Gears With THESE 3 Simple Changes 11:02

11M ago11:02

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Hey, Sis! Do you ever look at your life and get discouraged because you don’t have time to pursue the things that glorify or honor God? Over the last few months, more and more of our sisters in The Community shared that this is something they struggle with. So, today’s episode is a direct response to the struggles communicated inside The Community.…

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174: 4 Biblical Tips for Living Healthy When Your Motivation hits a Wall with Lauren Joyce 27:03

12M ago27:03

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Hey, Sis! Has your motivation ever taken a hit? Do you find it challenging to stay on track when that happens? Well, today I have a sweet treat for you! I sat to have a conversation with Lauren Joyce about this very topic and she shares beautiful biblical wisdom that will absolutely help you navigate those inevitable moments. I pray this blesses yo…

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