How to Find Your Purpose With God and Let Go of What’s Keeping You Stuck

How to Stop Comparing Your Journey to Everyone Else’s

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WORKBOOK:  FreedomEncourages.com If you’re struggling with shame, guilt, unforgiveness, self-doubt, fear, comparison, or feeling stuck in your past, download the free workbook designed to help you take your next step toward healing, freedom, and purpose. Do you ever feel like everyone else is moving ahead while you’re standing still? In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus shares a personal reflection on comparison, purpose, healing, self-doubt, and trusting God’s timing when it feels like everyone else is getting ahead. For years, Cecilia quietly carried the belief that she was behind. Behind in business. Behind in writing. Behind in ministry. Behind in life. But what if you’re not actually behind? What if God is preparing you for the very thing you’ve been praying for? In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why comparison often makes us feel behind in life  • How comparing your struggles to someone else’s success steals your peace  • Why you don’t know the full story behind another person’s success  • The truth about God’s timing and your unique journey  • How comparison can blind you to your own growth and healing  • Why preparation often comes before promotion  • How to recognize the progress God has already made in your life  • Practical ways to stop measuring your life against someone else’s timeline This Freedom Friday: A Moment to Rise episode is designed to encourage Christian women who are healing, growing, rebuilding, and learning how to walk confidently in their God-given purpose. If you’ve ever wondered: “Why is it taking me so long?”  “Why do I feel behind?”  “Why does everyone else seem ahead of me?” This episode is for you. Connect with Cecilia Columbus:  FreedomEncourages.com #RiseToFreedomPodcast #FreedomFriday #Comparison #GodsTiming #ChristianWomen #HealingJourney #Purpose #SelfDoubt #FaithOverFear #PersonalGrowth #WomenOfFaith #ChristianEncouragement #CeciliaColumbus #FreedomEncourages

How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of It

Download your free workbook at FreedomEncourages.com [http://freedomencourages.com/] Have you ever talked yourself out of something before anyone else had the chance to? In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus shares a powerful conversation about fear, self-doubt, obedience, and the opportunities we often walk away from before giving ourselves a chance. Whether it’s applying for a job, starting a business, writing a book, accepting a speaking opportunity, going live, or stepping into a new season, many of us have talked ourselves out of things that God may have placed on our hearts. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why fear often sounds reasonable  • The difference between fear and discernment  • How self-doubt keeps us stuck  • Why confidence often comes after obedience  • How to recognize when you’re talking yourself out of your next step  • What it means to trust God even when you’re nervous If you’ve ever found yourself saying: “I’m not ready.” “Maybe later.” “What if I fail?” “What if I’m not good enough?” This episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Rise to Freedom Podcast for weekly faith-based encouragement, healing, purpose, forgiveness, personal growth, and freedom. #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #SelfDoubt #Purpose #ChristianWomen #WomenOfFaith #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #RiseToFreedomPodcast #ObedienceToGod

How to Stop Disqualifying Yourself From God’s Purpose

How to Stop Disqualifying Yourself From God’s Purpose ( Download your free workbook: FreedomEncourages.com [http://freedomencourages.com/] For the woman who is healing, growing, rebuilding, and becoming who God created her to be. Have you ever talked yourself out of something before you even tried? Not because God said no.  Not because the opportunity wasn’t there.  Not because you weren’t capable. But because you convinced yourself that you weren’t qualified. In this Freedom Friday episode, Cecilia shares her own journey of disqualifying herself from writing a book, starting a podcast, speaking, and even showing up live online. Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and honest reflection, you’ll discover how self-doubt may be keeping you from the very thing God is calling you to do. In this episode you’ll learn: ✨ Why we disqualify ourselves before anyone else can ✨ What Moses, Gideon, Jeremiah, and Esther teach us about calling ✨ The difference between feeling qualified and being willing ✨ Why confidence often comes after obedience ✨ How to stop shrinking back and start walking in purpose Freedom Nugget Stop asking if you’re qualified. Start asking if you’re willing. Rise & Do Challenge What have you been disqualifying yourself from? Did God tell you no? Or did you tell yourself no? If this episode encouraged you, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a review. Your support helps more women discover the Rise to Freedom Podcast and begin their own healing journey.

How to Stop Hiding Behind Routine and Hear God Clearly

Purchase Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God: https://a.co/d/04sbjw5s Get your free resource and continue your healing journey:  FreedomEncourages.com In today’s Freedom Friday episode, we’re talking about routine, spiritual growth, hearing God’s voice, and the habits that may be keeping us stuck. Have you ever felt like you’re praying for change while repeating the same routine every day? Sometimes the mask isn’t what we’re wearing. Sometimes the mask is the routine we’ve been hiding behind. In this episode, I share a personal reflection about routine, purpose, a rainbow that stopped me in my tracks, and how God can speak outside of the routines we’ve created. If you’re feeling spiritually stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or searching for clarity in this season, this episode is for you. Freedom Nugget: “Sometimes the mask isn’t what we’re wearing. Sometimes the mask is the routine we’ve been hiding behind.” Rise & Do Challenge: What part of your routine is helping you grow closer to God? What part of your routine is keeping you distracted? Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more women heal, grow, and rise. #ChristianWomen #FaithBasedPodcast #SpiritualGrowth #HealingJourney #PurposeAndCalling #HearGodClearly #ChristianPersonalGrowth #WomenOfFaith #RiseToFreedom #FaithOverFear

How to Find Your Purpose With God and Let Go of What’s Keeping You Stuck

Connect & Resources: 🔗 Book: Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God https://a.co/d/04sbjw5s 🔗 Free healing resources + tools: FreedomEncourages.com Have you ever felt stuck trying to figure out your purpose? In today’s Freedom Friday: A Moment to Rise, we’re talking about healing, surrender, obedience, and learning to stop searching everywhere else for answers instead of asking God. If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt, purpose, fear, negative self-talk, or feeling disconnected from who God created you to be, this episode is for you. Freedom Nugget: “Change becomes powerful when obedience becomes greater than your fears.” Rise & Do Challenge: Ask yourself: “What is God asking me to change in this season?” #ChristianWomen #HealingJourney #PurposeAndCalling #FaithBasedHealing #PersonalGrowth #WomenOfFaith #SelfDiscovery #ChristianPodcast #HealingPodcast #RiseToFreedom