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08. Breaking Free From Insecurity: An Interview with Amy Wadlington

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Wadlington, prophetic Christian life coach, speaker, and host of the globally ranked podcast Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women. Together, we discuss our similar calling to help women break free from insecurity and walk confidently in their true identity in Christ. In this conversation, we talk about: ✨ How Amy would begin helping a woman who feels insecure by first asking: 👉 “What is God saying?” ✨ Learning to quiet the mind and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us ✨ Why the Holy Spirit is like a GPS: We may know the destination, but first we have to recognize where we are now and what season we’re currently walking through ✨ How healing and growth often happen one step at a time as we learn to trust God daily ✨ Amy’s journey as a single mom struggling financially and how God faithfully guided her step by step ✨ How both of us experienced a new courage and boldness after receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit ✨ Why receiving the Holy Spirit required partnership and surrender—choosing to step out in faith and respond to God ✨ Practical ways to begin hearing God more clearly by slowing down and quieting internal noise ✨ How insecurity and fear can sometimes be rooted in deep beliefs, lies, or inner vows we made long ago Amy also vulnerably shares a powerful story from her childhood. At only two years old, after seeing her mother crying, she unknowingly made an inner agreement that she would never become a burden to her mom. That belief quietly shaped many of her decisions and behaviors growing up until God revealed and uprooted the lie. We discuss how once truth exposes a lie, darkness can no longer hide there. Most of all, this episode is a reminder that God deeply loves us and continually walks us into greater freedom, healing, and wholeness layer by layer throughout our lives. If you’ve been feeling stuck, fearful, overwhelmed, or unsure how to hear God clearly, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, listen, and take the next small step with Him. Amy Wadlington's Connections and Offers:  https://www.amywadlington.com www.instagram.com/amywadlington [http://www.instagram.com/amywadlington] https://www.amywadlington.com/community [https://www.amywadlington.com/community]     https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching [https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching] My Book: Into the Deep: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, Contending for the Promise and Stepping Into God's Call https://a.co/d/00hZibAv [https://a.co/d/00hZibAv]  You can get a free three day thought detox guide at https://www.amywadlington.com/thoughtdetox [https://www.amywadlington.com/thoughtdetox]  AMY'S BIO:   Amy Wadlington is a prophetic Christian life coach, speaker, and the host of the Top 2% globally ranked podcast Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women. After walking through a wilderness season marked by career loss, chronic illness, financial hardship, and spiritual exhaustion, Amy discovered firsthand the power of renewing the mind, regulating the nervous system, and partnering with God through every season. Today, she helps women break free from fear, impostor syndrome, confusion, and survival-mode thinking so they can step boldly into their calling with clarity, confidence, and peace. Through her signature frameworks, biblical teaching, and prophetic insight, Amy equips women to hear God clearly, overcome the mental blocks holding them back, and step into the breakthrough they’ve been longing for. Her work is known for being refreshing, practical, and deeply Spirit-led—rooted in truth and anchored in hope ✨ Take the Next Step with Marji If you’re ready to begin renewing your mind and replacing insecure thoughts with truth: Join my private facebook page: Break Free From Insecurity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093986057839244] Freebie: Get my free 3-Day Listening Journal at:  breakfreefrominsecurity.getresponsesite.com [https://breakfreefrominsecurity.getresponsesite.com/]  Find my Show (all the episodes) Apple users:  Download Apple podcast app and click here: https://shorturl.at/LkeY0 [https://shorturl.at/LkeY0]  Android and Apple users:  Download Spotify app /click here:  https://shorturl.at/htTPr [https://shorturl.at/htTPr] Youtube: https://shorturl.at/3UYKH [https://shorturl.at/3UYKH]  Or look up “Break Free From Insecurity” on any podcast platform _________________________________________ Click Here for Instructions on Writing a Review  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q5-kjXpEuj8l2X0B2k18e-qAbx_IBTXDrg474sXeZwE/edit?usp=sharing] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q5-kjXpEuj8l2X0B2k18e-qAbx_IBTXDrg474sXeZwE/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q5-kjXpEuj8l2X0B2k18e-qAbx_IBTXDrg474sXeZwE/edit?usp=sharing]  Every rating, review, comment, and share helps this message reach more women who need hope and freedom. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. It means more than you know!

07. Why You Still Feel Insecure (Even Though You know God Loves You)

Do you know God loves you… but you still feel insecure? Do you find yourself overthinking, striving, or wondering what others think—even though you believe the truth? Have you ever wondered, “Why isn’t this changing me?” If that’s you, you’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about the gap between knowing God loves you and actually experiencing His love in a way that transforms your thoughts, your identity, and your confidence. Because insecurity doesn’t come from a lack of information… it comes from a lack of revelation.  A truth that hasn’t yet reached the heart.   I’ll walk you through what’s really missing, why truth sometimes doesn’t “stick,” and how to begin receiving God’s love in a deeper, more personal way. ✨ In This Episode * Why knowing God loves you isn’t always enough • The difference between information and revelation • How insecurity is tied to what you truly believe in your heart • Why truth doesn’t always “stick” right away • How to begin experiencing God’s love personally ✨ Key Truth God’s love doesn’t change you when you hear it. It changes you when you receive it. ✨ 3 Simple Steps 1️⃣ Slow down and notice what you actually believe (Not just what you know, but what feels true) 2️⃣ Ask God for revelation, not just understanding “God, show me Your love in a way I can experience” 3️⃣ Sit with truth instead of rushing past it Let it settle… this is where transformation happens ✨ Activation Take a moment to pause. Ask: 👉 “God, do I really believe You love me?” Notice what comes up—no judgment.  Be honest with any doubt that shows itself with a twinge of resistance.  Then ask: 👉 “Will You show me Your love right now?” Be still. Let Him meet you there.   ✨ Take the Next Step If you’re ready to begin renewing your mind and replacing insecure thoughts with truth: Join my private facebook page: Break Free From Insecurity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093986057839244] Email me at marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com [marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com]     Find my Show (all the episodes) Apple users:  Apple podcast app: https://shorturl.at/LkeY0 [https://shorturl.at/LkeY0]  Android users:  Spotify app https://shorturl.at/htTPr [https://shorturl.at/htTPr] Youtube: https://shorturl.at/3UYKH [https://shorturl.at/3UYKH]  Or look up “Break Free From Insecurity” on any podcast platform Mentions: John 17:23   Instructions on writing a review If this podcast encouraged you, will you give me a review?   Here are the directions:   (Preferred Method) If you have an iPhone (Apple Podcasts): 1. Open the Apple Podcasts app 2. Search: Break Free From Insecurity Or try clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-mindset/id1892876547 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-mindset/id1892876547]  3. Follow! 4. Make sure you are on the page that lists all my shows “shows” 5. Scroll down under the trailer to Ratings and Reviews. 6. Click Write a Review  7. Tap  8.  (5 stars!)  9. Tap Write a Review (even 1–2 sentences helps so much!) 10. Copy link (3 dots) and share.  Make sure to add some sentences or add your review.  If you use Spotify (Android): 1. Open Spotify 2. Search: Break Free From Insecurity and go to the show where you can see all three episodes and the trailer or try clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B [https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B]  3. Follow! 4. Tap the  3 dots under the main photo at top and Rate show 5. Leave a comment under one of the episodes 6. Copy link (3 dots) and share.  Make sure to add some sentences or add your review. Every rating, review, and share helps more women find freedom, identity, and purpose. Thank you for being part of this with me—it truly means more than you know.  Marji Broce

06. Why Trying to Be “Good” Made Me Judgmental (and What I Didn’t Understand About God’s Love)

Do you ever feel like you have to be “good enough” to be accepted? Do you find yourself comparing, judging, or being overly critical—of yourself or others? Do you feel pressure to get everything right, even in your walk with God? What if trying to follow all the “right” rules is actually keeping you stuck in insecurity? In this episode, I share a personal story from my younger years—when I truly loved God, but didn’t yet understand His grace. Without realizing it, my desire to be “good” led me into comparison, criticism, and a rule-based mindset that affected how I saw myself and others. We’ll talk about the difference between living under pressure to perform and living from a place of already being accepted—and how understanding God’s righteousness and love changes everything. If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity, people-pleasing, or feeling like you have to earn approval, this episode will help you begin shifting from striving to receiving. ✨ In This Episode * Why trying to be “good enough” can actually increase insecurity • How legalism leads to comparison, judgment, and criticism • The connection between insecurity and performance • What the Old Covenant reveals—and why it couldn’t make us righteous • What it means to be declared “not guilty” through Jesus • How understanding God’s grace changes how you see yourself and others ✨ Key Truth You don’t become accepted by getting it right. You live differently because you already are. ✨ Activation Take a moment today to notice where you feel pressure to perform or “be good enough.” Instead of trying harder, pause and ask: 👉 “God, where am I striving to earn what You’ve already given me?” Then simply receive: 👉 “I am already accepted. I am already made right.” Let that truth begin to settle into your heart. Alright, let’s come back.  Feel your feet on the floor.  Rub your face.     ✨ Mentions:  Romans 3:27-28 Also check out Galatians 2:16 and Romans 4:5 ✨ Take the Next Step If you’re ready to begin renewing your mind and replacing insecure thoughts with truth: Join my private facebook page: Break Free From Insecurity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093986057839244] Email me at marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com [marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com]     Find my Show (all the episodes) Apple users:  Apple podcast app: https://shorturl.at/LkeY0 [https://shorturl.at/LkeY0]  Android users:  Spotify app https://shorturl.at/htTPr [https://shorturl.at/htTPr] Youtube: https://shorturl.at/3UYKH [https://shorturl.at/3UYKH]  Or look up “Break Free From Insecurity” on any podcast platform   Directions to leave a review I’d love if you gave me a great review!  Here are the directions:   (Preferred Method) If you have an iPhone (Apple Podcasts): 1. Open the Apple Podcasts app 2. Search: Break Free From Insecurity Or try clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-mindset/id1892876547 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-mindset/id1892876547]  3. Follow! 4. Make sure you are on the page that lists all my shows “shows” 5. Scroll down under the trailer to Ratings and Reviews. 6. Click Write a Review  7. Tap  8.  (5 stars!)  9. Tap Write a Review (even 1–2 sentences helps so much!) 10. Copy link (3 dots) and share.  Make sure to add some sentences or add your review.  If you use Spotify (Android): 1. Open Spotify 2. Search: Break Free From Insecurity and go to the show where you can see all three episodes and the trailer or try clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B [https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B]  3. Follow! 4. Tap the  3 dots under the main photo at top and Rate show 5. Leave a comment under one of the episodes 6. Copy link (3 dots) and share.  Make sure to add some sentences or add your review. *   Every rating, review, and share helps more women find freedom, identity, and purpose. Thank you for being part of this with me—it truly means more than you know.  Marji Broce

05. Stuck in Insecurity and Overthinking? This One Truth Can Change Everything!

Do you feel like you have to be “good enough” to be accepted? Do you find yourself overthinking, comparing, or wondering what others think of you? Do you feel distant from God—even though you want to be close?   What if your insecurity isn’t complicated… what if it comes down to one truth you haven’t fully believed yet? In this episode, I share a powerful truth that began to change everything for me—a revelation of God’s love that led to what I call my “year of awe.” For the first time, I began to experience what it meant to be fully accepted—not because of anything I had done, but because of what Jesus had already done. We’ll talk about how core beliefs are formed, how they shape your thoughts, relationships, and even your connection with God—and how one truth from Scripture can begin to undo those beliefs from the inside out. If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity, people-pleasing, comparison, or feeling like you have to earn approval, this episode will help you begin shifting from striving to receiving. ✨ In This Episode * What core beliefs are and how they are formed • How insecurity, comparison, and overthinking are connected • Why trying to be “good enough” keeps you stuck • The truth about God’s righteousness and acceptance • How one revelation can begin to change everything • Why healing is a process—not instant, but powerful ✨ Key Truth You don’t earn God’s acceptance—you receive it. And when you begin to believe that, your core beliefs start to change. ✨ Activation In this episode, I guide you through a powerful listening prayer experience where you will: * Encounter God’s unconditional love • Release old patterns of thinking • Begin to receive your identity as already accepted and made new ✨ Take the Next Step If you’re ready to begin renewing your mind and replacing insecure thoughts with truth: Join my private facebook page: Break Free From Insecurity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093986057839244] Email me at marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com [marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com]     Find my Show (all the episodes) Apple users:  Apple podcast app: https://shorturl.at/LkeY0 [https://shorturl.at/LkeY0]  Android users:  Spotify app https://shorturl.at/htTPr [https://shorturl.at/htTPr] Youtube: https://shorturl.at/3UYKH [https://shorturl.at/3UYKH]  Or look up “Break Free From Insecurity” on any podcast platform   Mentions:  Romans 4:4-8 Passion Translation https://shorturl.at/1SSgY [http://shorturl.at/1SSgY]   The Bait of Satan by John Bevere:  https://shorturl.at/2wxtB [https://shorturl.at/2wxtB]    GIVE A REVIEW! I’d love if you gave me a great review!  Here are the directions:   (Preferred Method) If you have an iPhone (Apple Podcasts): 1. Open the Apple Podcasts app 2. Search: Break Free From Insecurity Or try clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-mindset/id1892876547 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-mindset/id1892876547]  3. Follow! 4. Make sure you are on the page that lists all my shows “shows” 5. Scroll down under the trailer to Ratings and Reviews. 6. Click Write a Review (It will show up in 24 hours) 7. Tap (5 stars!)  8. Tap Write a Review (even 1–2 sentences helps so much!) 9. Copy link (3 dots) and share.  Make sure to add some sentences or add your review.  If you use Spotify (Android): 1. Open Spotify 2. Search: Break Free From Insecurity and go to the show where you can see all three episodes and the trailer or try clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B [https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B]  3. Follow! 4. Tap the  3 dots under the main photo at top and Rate show -Tap 5 stars!- (You can't write a review here) 5. Leave a comment under one of the episodes 6. Copy link (3 dots) and share.  Make sure to add some sentences or add your review.   Every rating, review, and share helps more women find freedom, identity, and purpose. Thank you for being part of this with me—it truly means more than you know.  Marji Broce

04. Why Your Core Beliefs Keep You Insecure and 3 Steps to Change Them

Do you ever wonder why you keep reacting the same way—even when you’re trying so hard not to? Have you tried to stop negative thinking, but it just keeps coming back? Maybe it shows up as getting offended… feeling jealous… comparing yourself… feeling “less than”… assuming people are upset with you… overthinking… intrusive thoughts… or people-pleasing. What if those reactions aren’t the real problem— but just the fruit of an underlying belief? In this episode, we’ll talk about what core beliefs are, how to begin identifying them, and how to start replacing those lies with truth. Because real change doesn’t happen by trying harder— it happens by going to the root. And remember, this is a journey. We take it one root at a time.     Don’t forget to join my private facebook page: Break Free From Insecurity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093986057839244] You can message me there or email me at marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com [marji@BreakFreeFromInsecurity.com]  Apple users:  Apple podcast app: https://shorturl.at/LkeY0 [https://shorturl.at/LkeY0]  Android users:  Spotify app https://shorturl.at/htTPr [https://shorturl.at/htTPr]