29-There’s Always Someone Better: How to Stop Comparing and Start Growing

31-What Will You Do With the Time You’ve Been Given?

In this episode of The Unscripted Journey, with guest host Tim Shone, we reflect on a powerful quote from The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Life doesn’t come with a script. We don’t get to choose every circumstance, challenge, or season we walk through. But we do get to choose how we respond. In this conversation, we explore the power of personal responsibility, intentional living, and making decisions that shape your future. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start something, heal from something, or step into something new, this episode is for you. We talk about mindset, purpose, overcoming fear, and taking ownership of your time instead of drifting through it. You’ll walk away with practical reflection questions and encouragement to stop postponing your life and start deciding who you want to be in the time you have. This episode is for anyone navigating change, seeking clarity, or ready to live with greater intention. * Follow your own Unscripted Journey by purchasing the Reflection Journal HERE [https://a.co/d/i6U3jS0]

30-When Obedience Feels Heavy: Trusting God After You've Already Said Yes

Have you ever made a decision you truly believed God led you to make… only to have everything feel harder afterward? In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet struggle that comes after obedience. The guilt. The second-guessing. The tension of wondering if you heard God correctly when circumstances shift and life feels heavy. If you’re walking through a season where you followed God’s direction but things aren’t unfolding the way you expected, this conversation is for you. We’ll unpack how to stay prayerful instead of panicked, how to release false guilt, and how to stand firm in faith when emotions try to rewrite the story. Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 16:9 that we make our plans, but the Lord directs our steps. Nothing takes God by surprise. Not the change. Not the outcome. Not the uncertainty. In this short but powerful episode, you’ll be encouraged to: • Trust God even when obedience feels heavy • Let go of responsibility that belongs to Him • Stay confident in the hope that led you to say yes • Rest in the truth that His purpose still stands If you’re wrestling with faith after a big life decision, this message will help you find peace in the middle of uncertainty. * Follow your own Unscripted Journey by purchasing the Reflection Journal HERE [https://a.co/d/i6U3jS0]

29-There’s Always Someone Better: How to Stop Comparing and Start Growing

There will always be someone smarter, further ahead, or more successful. So what do you do with that? In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop comparing yourself to others and start focusing on your own growth. Learn the difference between being comfortable and being complacent, and how to strive for progress without tying your worth to performance. If you’re ready to build confidence, overcome comparison, and become the best version of yourself, this episode is for you. * Follow your own Unscripted Journey by purchasing the Reflection Journal HERE [https://a.co/d/i6U3jS0]

28-Same Heart. Different Place - Part 2

Part two. In this special and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my husband to talk about his lifelong calling to ministry, his heart for children, and the unexpected journey that led him to write a children’s book inspired by his role as a security monitor at a local elementary school. Having spent nearly his entire adult life in ministry—teaching children, leading youth, and pastoring through two church plants—his work has always centered around guiding, protecting, and encouraging young hearts. In this conversation, we reflect on how those years in ministry naturally prepared him for serving children outside the church walls and how everyday moments in a school setting sparked the inspiration for his new children’s book. We talk about faith, calling, transitions, and what it looks like to live out purpose in unconventional ways. This episode is for parents, educators, ministry leaders, and anyone navigating a season of change while still wanting to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. * Contact Mr. Tim by visiting his Instagram Page @tim.shone [https://www.instagram.com/tim.shone?igsh=cjhlMm0yczlmNnl6] * Get your copy of "A Day with Mr. Tim" HERE [https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=Qsuk5ntbfG2xaQhM1mWAmUSZjlpBzh4buXW81T7dk3L&fbclid=IwY2xjawPk3GxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5Y1A2MnJqV1I5OG9JWUZnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHotE7mS7bt_tnuwI7gl8BiTEnuXSQZd5BQ9zmk_xvfDvro-omToambYzvlOa_aem_5JGvaEPRw7uvMYTkypDhww] * Follow your own Unscripted Journey by purchasing the Reflection Journal HERE [https://a.co/d/i6U3jS0]

27-Same Heart. Different Place - Part 1

In this special and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my husband to talk about his lifelong calling to ministry, his heart for children, and the unexpected journey that led him to write a children’s book inspired by his role as a security monitor at a local elementary school. Having spent nearly his entire adult life in ministry—teaching children, leading youth, and pastoring through two church plants—his work has always centered around guiding, protecting, and encouraging young hearts. In this conversation, we reflect on how those years in ministry naturally prepared him for serving children outside the church walls and how everyday moments in a school setting sparked the inspiration for his new children’s book. We talk about faith, calling, transitions, and what it looks like to live out purpose in unconventional ways. This episode is for parents, educators, ministry leaders, and anyone navigating a season of change while still wanting to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. * Contact Mr. Tim by visiting his Instagram Page @tim.shone [https://www.instagram.com/tim.shone?igsh=cjhlMm0yczlmNnl6] * Get your copy of "A Day with Mr. Tim" HERE [https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=Qsuk5ntbfG2xaQhM1mWAmUSZjlpBzh4buXW81T7dk3L&fbclid=IwY2xjawPk3GxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5Y1A2MnJqV1I5OG9JWUZnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHotE7mS7bt_tnuwI7gl8BiTEnuXSQZd5BQ9zmk_xvfDvro-omToambYzvlOa_aem_5JGvaEPRw7uvMYTkypDhww] * Follow your own Unscripted Journey by purchasing the Reflection Journal HERE [https://a.co/d/i6U3jS0]