Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women - Clarity, Trust in God, Overthinking, God’s Plan, Discernment, Purpose

112 | Feeling Overwhelmed? How Christian Journaling Can Help You Hear God and Find Clarity with Katie Crews

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, caught in overthinking, and struggling to hear God's voice with clarity? Maybe you've been praying for direction, but your mind feels so full of racing thoughts that it's hard to know what's from God and what's coming from fear or anxiety. If that's you, you're not alone. In this episode of Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women, Christian life coach [https://www.amywadlington.com] Amy Wadlington sits down with Katie Crews—a journal-based identity and resilience coach, former educator, and host of the Girl Power Journaling Club podcast—to explore how Christian journaling can help you quiet mental clutter, grow in discernment, deepen your trust in God, and gain greater clarity for your next step. This is a conversation for Christian women who want practical, biblical tools to renew their minds, discover God's purpose, and experience the breakthrough that comes from spending intentional time with Him. Katie has been journaling for nearly 30 years and specializes in helping women navigate major life transitions through simple journaling practices that cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and peace. Together, Amy and Katie discuss how putting pen to paper can strengthen your faith, process difficult emotions in a healthy way, and create a written record of God's faithfulness that you can revisit for years to come. In this episode, you'll learn: * How Christian journaling can help you hear God's voice with greater clarity * Why writing down your thoughts can reduce overwhelm and mental clutter * Different journaling methods—including micro journaling, morning pages, Scripture writing, and more * How journaling can help you process difficult emotions in a healthy, biblical way * Why keeping a written record of your prayers and God's faithfulness strengthens your trust in God * Simple ways to begin journaling—even if you don't think you're a writer If you've been praying for clarity, longing to hear God's voice more confidently, or looking for a practical way to renew your mind, this conversation will encourage you to pick up a journal and invite God into the process. READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? Need clarity for your next step? Book your Your Next Step Breakthrough Coaching session here: https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching [https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching] MORE WAYS TO CONNECT Craving community? Join my free Facebook community for Christian women: https://www.amywadlington.com/community [https://www.amywadlington.com/community] Want clarity and confidence in what God is saying? Join my Insider email list for prophetic encouragement, practical life coaching tools, and biblical wisdom to help you grow in discernment, trust God more deeply, and confidently walk in His purpose. https://www.amywadlington.com/insider [https://www.amywadlington.com/insider] Connect with Katie Crews Katie Crews is a former educator, mom of two elementary-aged kids, and journal-based identity and resilience coach for women navigating major life transitions. She helps women use journaling to find calm, gain self-clarity, and break free from chaotic thought patterns. A lifelong Oregonian, Katie has been journaling for nearly 30 years and loves elephants, all things '90s, and helping women discover the power of putting pen to paper. Coaching: https://www.roguemindliving.com/girlpowercoaching [https://www.roguemindliving.com/girlpowercoaching] Girl Power Journaling Club: https://www.roguemindliving.com/girlpowerjournalingclub [https://www.roguemindliving.com/girlpowerjournalingclub] Instagram: @roguemindliving If this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to leave a review and share it with a friend? Your support helps more Christian women hear God's voice, find clarity, discover their purpose, and walk confidently in His calling.

111 | Feeling Stuck? 6 Questions God Asks to Reveal Your Purpose and Give You Clarity

Have you been praying for clarity but still feel stuck, caught in overthinking, and wondering what God's purpose is for your life? Maybe you've been asking God to show you His plan, but instead of answers, you feel uncertain about your next step. The good news is that breakthrough doesn't always come from getting more answers—it often begins by answering the questions God is asking you. In this episode of Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women, Christian life coach [https://www.amywadlington.com] Amy Wadlington walks through six powerful questions God asks throughout Scripture that reveal what's really keeping Christian women stuck. These aren't questions because God needs information—they're invitations to uncover the lies you've believed, strengthen your trust in God, grow in discernment, and confidently step into God's plan and purpose for your life. This is a prophetic, life coaching [https://amywadlington.com/prophetic-coaching/] conversation designed to help you stop chasing certainty, experience real breakthrough, and move forward with peace and confidence through simple, biblical obedience. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why God's questions lead to breakthrough instead of condemnation • How to identify the lies that are keeping you stuck • What Jesus meant when He asked, "Do you want to get well?" • Why fear often disguises itself as wisdom and overthinking • The difference between seeking certainty and walking by faith • How to grow in discernment and hear God's voice with greater confidence • Why clarity often comes after your next step of obedience—not before it Scripture References: • Mark 10:46–52 • Genesis 3:1–11 • John 5:1–15 • Matthew 8:23–27 • John 1:35–39 • Matthew 9:27–31 • Psalm 119:105 • Genesis 12:1 • Exodus 3:12 • Romans 8:1 If you've been asking God for direction but still feel stuck, this episode will help you discover that His questions aren't meant to expose your weaknesses—they're designed to deepen your faith, sharpen your discernment, and prepare you to walk confidently in His purpose. Because breakthrough doesn't always begin with a new answer. Sometimes it begins with a new question. READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? Need clarity for your next step? Book your Your Next Step Breakthrough Coaching session here: https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching [https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching] GROW DEEPER IN YOUR FAITH Want to hear God's voice more clearly and grow in discernment? Grab a copy of Into the Deep: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: https://a.co/d/0eQL8dGH     MORE WAYS TO CONNECT Craving community? Join my free Facebook community for Christian women: https://www.amywadlington.com/community [https://www.amywadlington.com/community] Want clarity and confidence in what God is saying? Join my Insider email list for prophetic encouragement, practical life coaching tools, and biblical wisdom to help you grow in discernment, trust God more deeply, and confidently walk in His purpose: https://www.amywadlington.com/insider [https://www.amywadlington.com/insider] Website: https://www.amywadlington.com [https://www.amywadlington.com/] If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that God is still speaking—and His questions are leading her toward clarity, breakthrough, and purpose.

110 | How to Trust In God's Plan When You Know He's Calling You to More (Even When It Doesn't Make Sense)

Are you struggling to trust in God's plan even though you know He's calling you to more? Have you ever felt certain God was leading you somewhere... only to wonder why nothing seems to be falling into place? Maybe you stepped out in faith, trusted His direction, and expected doors to open—only to face setbacks, delays, or unexpected challenges instead. In this episode of Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women, Christian life coach [https://www.amywadlington.com] Amy Wadlington shares a deeply personal story about trusting God's calling through one of the hardest seasons of her life. After losing her job, spending time in prayer and fasting, and receiving incredible clarity about her calling, everything seemed to fall apart. But what felt like a setback was actually part of God's preparation. This is a prophetic, life coaching conversation for Christian women who are battling overthinking, questioning God's timing, and wondering if they've somehow missed God's plan. You'll learn how to grow in discernment, deepen your trust in God, and embrace the transformation that often happens long before the promise is fulfilled. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why God's calling almost always includes a process before the promise • The real reason so many Christian women feel stuck after receiving clarity • How fear often disguises itself as wisdom, perfectionism, or overthinking • What the Bible teaches about trusting God's plan—even when it doesn't make sense • How God uses seasons of waiting to prepare you for breakthrough • Three practical ways to move forward with faith, peace, and confidence Scriptures Mentioned: • Jeremiah 29:11 • Exodus 4 • Joshua 3 • 2 Timothy 1:7 • James 1:5 If you've been wondering whether you missed God's voice because life isn't unfolding the way you expected, this episode will remind you that delays don't always mean you're off course. Sometimes the process is the preparation. And often, the greatest breakthroughs happen while God is developing your character, strengthening your faith, and teaching you to trust Him before you ever see the promise. READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? Need clarity for your next step? Book your Your Next Step Breakthrough Coaching session here: https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching [https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching] GROW DEEPER IN YOUR FAITH Want to hear God's voice more clearly and grow in discernment? Grab a copy of Into the Deep: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting and discover practical biblical tools to strengthen your trust in God and confidently follow His calling. https://www.amywadlington.com/book [https://www.amywadlington.com/book] MORE WAYS TO CONNECT Craving community? Join my free Facebook community for Christian women: https://www.amywadlington.com/community [https://www.amywadlington.com/community] Want weekly biblical encouragement and practical next steps? Join my Insider email list for prophetic encouragement, life coaching insights, and biblical wisdom to help you grow in discernment, trust God more deeply, and confidently walk in His plan. https://www.amywadlington.com/insider [https://www.amywadlington.com/insider] Website: https://www.amywadlington.com [https://www.amywadlington.com] If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that God is still working—even when the journey doesn't make sense.

109 | STOP Waiting for More Clarity! (3 Prophetic Steps to Move Forward in Your Calling & Get Breakthrough Fast)

Are you praying for clarity but still waiting for one more sign before taking your next step? If you've been stuck in overthinking, asking God for confirmation, and wondering whether you've heard Him correctly, you're not alone. Many Christian women believe they need more clarity when what they're really waiting for is certainty. But faith doesn't require certainty; it requires obedience. In this episode of Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women, Christian life coach [https://www.amywadlington.com] Amy Wadlington shares three prophetic, biblical steps to help you stop second-guessing yourself, grow in discernment, strengthen your trust in God, and confidently move forward in God's plan. This is a prophetic, life coaching conversation for Christian women who are tired of circling the same mountain and ready to experience the breakthrough and transformation that come through faithful obedience. Through Amy's personal story of believing God for a home during one of the most humbling seasons of her life, along with powerful biblical examples from Joshua and the battle of Jericho, Esther and Purim, you'll discover how to partner with God's promises—even before you see them fulfilled. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why waiting for certainty keeps you stuck in fear and overthinking • How to declare God's promises over your life with confidence • The difference between speaking life and agreeing with fear • Why your words matter while you're waiting on God's timing • What Joshua, Jericho, Esther, and Purim teach us about faith and breakthrough • How celebrating God's promises before they're fulfilled strengthens your faith • A simple prophetic practice you can begin today to move forward with peace and confidence If you've been asking God for your next step but feel afraid to move until you're "100% sure," this episode will encourage you to stop postponing your calling and start partnering with what God has already spoken. Because clarity often comes after your first step of obedience, not before it. READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? Need clarity for your next step? Book your Your Next Step Breakthrough Coaching session here: https://www.amywadlington.com/ [https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching] MORE WAYS TO CONNECT Craving community? Join my free Facebook community for Christian women: https://www.amywadlington.com/community [https://www.amywadlington.com/community] Want clarity and confidence in what God is saying? Join my Insider email list for prophetic encouragement, practical life coaching tools, and biblical wisdom to help you grow in discernment and confidently follow God's plan: https://www.amywadlington.com/insider [https://www.amywadlington.com/insider] Website: https://www.amywadlington.com [https://www.amywadlington.com] If this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to leave a review and share it with a friend? Your support helps more Christian women find clarity, breakthrough, and the confidence to walk in God's calling.

108 | Living from Pressure Instead of Purpose? How Christian Women Can Set Boundaries Without Guilt with Lori Owens

Too many Christian women are living from pressure instead of purpose and struggling to set boundaries...without feeling guilty.  Do you feel exhausted from carrying everyone else's problems, constantly saying yes, and feeling responsible for things God never asked you to carry? Many Christian women find themselves stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, overcommitting, and overthinking, believing that faithfulness means always being available, always serving, and always putting everyone else's needs before their own. But what if constantly saying yes is actually pulling you away from God's plan? In this episode of Prophetic Breakthrough for Christian Women, Christian life coach [https://www.amywadlington.com] Amy Wadlington sits down with Lori Owens, host of Practical Solutions for PTSD, for a powerful conversation about boundaries, burnout, purpose, and the freedom that comes from aligning your life with what God is actually asking of you. This conversation is designed to help Christian women gain clarity, strengthen their trust in God, grow in discernment, and experience the kind of transformation that happens when they stop living under pressure and start living from purpose. Together, Amy and Lori discuss how people-pleasing, guilt, and unrealistic expectations create overwhelm, why healthy boundaries are biblical, and how nervous system regulation plays a role in hearing God's voice and making wise decisions. In This Episode, You'll Learn: • The difference between living from pressure and living from purpose • Why boundaries are biblical and modeled throughout Scripture • How people-pleasing, guilt, and overthinking keep Christian women stuck • The difference between capability and capacity • Signs you've taken on responsibilities God never asked you to carry • How healthy boundaries support your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health • Why discernment is essential when deciding what deserves your time and energy • A simple first step you can take today to begin setting boundaries without guilt If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stretched too thin, this conversation will help you find the clarity, peace, and breakthrough you need to focus on what God is actually calling you to do. Because every time you say yes to something, you're saying no to something else. Make sure your yeses are aligned with God's purpose for your life. CONNECT WITH LORI OWENS Website: https://www.practicalsolutionsforptsd.com [https://www.practicalsolutionsforptsd.com] Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1128305889363441 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1128305889363441] Podcast: Practical Solutions for PTSD READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what God is asking you to do next, I'd love to help. In a Your Next Step Breakthrough Coaching Session, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, identify the patterns holding you back, and discover the next step God may be inviting you to take so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace. Book your coaching session: https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching [https://www.amywadlington.com/coaching]   MORE WAYS TO CONNECT Craving community? Join my free Facebook community for Christian women: https://www.amywadlington.com/community [https://www.amywadlington.com/community] Want clarity and confidence in what God is saying? Join my Insider email list to strengthen your discernment, trust God fully, and take your next step: https://www.amywadlington.com/insider [https://www.amywadlington.com/insider] Website: https://www.amywadlington.com [https://www.amywadlington.com]