The Godly Habits Podcast: Wellness for Christian Women Facing Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout

38 | Overcoming Loneliness: Biblical Hope for Christian Women and the Habit of Healing Through Authentic Community

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354602/fan_mail/new] Episode 38 Do you feel lonely, misunderstood, or isolated? Maybe you’ve wondered if your loneliness means something is wrong with your faith, or even something is wrong with you. You’re not alone. In this episode of Godly Habits, Brooklynn and Dr. Mason Howe explore the loneliness epidemic through both a biblical and medical lens. Together, they discuss why authentic community matters, how loneliness affects our emotional, spiritual, and physical health, and how to take gentle, practical steps toward healing and meaningful connection. If you’ve been feeling unseen, weighed down, or hesitant to let people in after being hurt, we pray this conversation brings clarity, hope, and encouragement.  In This Episode: * Why loneliness is more than an emotion and how it can impact your physical health * Common myths about loneliness that can keep Christian women stuck in isolation * Encouragement to pursue authentic, Christ-centered community while honoring healthy boundaries * Practical next steps for identifying barriers to connection and moving toward healing  What You’ll Hear: * The difference between loneliness, isolation, and healthy boundaries—and why they matter * Why loneliness is not a sign that your faith is weak or that you are defective * A biblical invitation to pursue healing through authentic community, one safe step at a time 🌿 Quick Win Practice: This week’s Quick Win will help you gently identify what may be contributing to your loneliness and encourage you to take one intentional step toward meaningful connection. Whether your barrier is physical, emotional, or relational, this simple practice is designed to bring clarity, hope, and a practical path forward without overwhelming you. 📖 Bible Verses Referenced: * Genesis 2 – God declares it is not good for man to be alone * Isaiah 53:3 – Jesus was despised, rejected, and deeply acquainted with suffering * Psalm 22 – Jesus echoes David’s words of anguish from the cross * Ephesians 2:10 – We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works * 1 Peter 2:9 – Our identity as God’s chosen people and royal priesthood 📚 Articles & Research Referenced: * American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). * UCLA Three-Item Loneliness Scale – Brief screening tool discussed during the episode.   📬 Want Prayer? Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you. 📧 contact.godlyhabits@gmail.com 🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Godly Habits Podcast for weekly encouragement, practical faith-based wellness tips, and Christ-centered tools for real life. Legal Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support.

37 | Trusting God with Your Calling: The Habit of Faithful Obedience Despite Fear

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354602/fan_mail/new] EPISODE 37 Do you feel stuck in fear, self-doubt, insecurity, or hesitation because you are worried about what other people might think or because you do not feel qualified for what God has placed in front of you? In this one year anniversary episode of Godly Habits, Brooklynn and Dr. Mason Howe talk about trusting God with your calling, taking the next faithful step, and remembering that other people’s opinions, your own insecurities, and difficult circumstances cannot stop God’s purpose when you are faithfully obeying Him. In This Episode: • How David’s story reminds us that other people’s opinions do not determine God’s calling • How Moses’ story shows us what to do when fear, doubt, and insecurity feel louder than faith • Why confidence in Christ is not about feeling qualified, but trusting that God is with you • Encouragement to be faithful with what is in your hands and trust God with what is in His What You’ll Hear: • Why fear of approval, comparison, and discouragement can make you hesitate in obedience • How God used ordinary tools in David and Moses’ hands for His extraordinary purposes • A gentle reminder to take the next faithful step, even when you feel unqualified  Quick Win Practice: This week, pause and notice what God has already placed in your hands. You do not have to have the whole plan figured out, feel perfectly confident, or wait until everyone approves. Just ask God to help you take the next faithful step with courage, peace, and trust in Him. Bible Verses Referenced: • 1 Samuel 16:3 to 13: Samuel anoints David and God looks at the heart • Exodus 2: Moses’ early life, rescue, exile, marriage, and preparation • Exodus 3: God calls Moses through the burning bush • Exodus 4:1 to 13: Moses wrestles with fear, insecurity, and feeling unqualified • Acts 7:22: Moses was educated and powerful in speech and action • 1 Samuel 10:7: Do what your hand finds to do, for God is with you 📬 Want Prayer? Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you: 📧 contact.godlyhabits@gmail.com 🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Godly Habits Podcast for weekly encouragement, practical faith-based wellness tips, and Christ-centered tools for real life. Legal Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support.

36 | How to Get the Most Out of Counseling: 3 Habits That Support Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354602/fan_mail/new] Episode 36 Have you ever wondered if counseling is actually helping? Maybe you’ve been showing up, doing the work, and trying to trust the process, but you’re still wondering if it’s worth the time, money, and energy. In this episode of Godly Habits, Brooklynn and Dr. Mason Howe share three practical, faith based habits that can help you get the most out of counseling and other helping relationships. You’ll learn how to keep God at the center of your healing journey, take ownership of the parts that belong to you, and use wisdom and discernment as you navigate the process. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure, overwhelmed, or discouraged, this conversation will offer hope, clarity, and encouragement for your next step. What You’ll Hear: • Why healing often takes longer than we expect and how unrealistic expectations can leave us discouraged • Three practical habits that can support growth, healing, and lasting change between sessions • How to use wisdom and discernment when deciding if a helping relationship is a good fit Quick Win Practice: This week’s reflection will help you identify one area of your healing journey where God may be inviting you to take your next faithful step. Sometimes growth is less about doing more and more about trusting God with what is already in front of us. This simple practice can help bring clarity, confidence, and direction as you move forward. Bible Verses Referenced: • Proverbs 16:3 — Committing our plans and activities to the Lord • Isaiah 41:10 — God as our strength, help, and support • Revelation 21:6–7 — Hope and redemption in the midst of suffering • James 1:5 — Asking God for wisdom and discernment Related Episodes: • 33 | Is It Okay to Get Help? Permission to Seek Support [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-is-it-okay-to-get-help-or-go-to-therapy-for-the/id1823817276?i=1000766116302] • 34 | Asking for Help Is Hard: Take Your Next Step With Wisdom and Discernment [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-asking-for-help-is-hard-take-your-next-step-with/id1823817276?i=1000768490779] • 35 | Surrendering to God [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/35-daily-surrender-to-god-a-5-step-christian-habit/id1823817276?i=1000770667080] Want Prayer? Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you: 📧 contact.godlyhabits@gmail.com 🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Godly Habits Podcast for encouragement, practical faith based wellness tips, and Christ centered tools for real life. Legal Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support.

35 | Daily Surrender to God: A 5-Step Christian Habit That Can Help You Surrender Control To God (Replay)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354602/fan_mail/new] Episode 35 (Encore Episode) Are you struggling with control, worry, and endless what-ifs? In this episode, Brooklynn and Dr. Mason share five practical, biblical steps they have practiced to release control, stop gripping so tightly, and practice daily surrender. If you’re tired of spiraling and ready to trust God with your future, this episode will help you to move in that direction. What You’ll Hear * Why questioning God is not irreverent, and how Scripture models honest wrestling with Him * The difference between productive worry and unproductive worry * Signs you may be struggling with control issues (and how they affect body, mind, and spirit) * Mason and Brooklynn’s personal stories of surrender, including foster care and daily anxieties * A simple 5-step framework (inspired by David’s laments in the Psalms) to release your fears and build the habit of trust 📬Need Prayer? Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you. 📧 contact.godlyhabits@gmail.com Quick Win Habit Practice A 5-Step Surrender Framework (inspired by the Psalms) References * Episode 9 (Agency and Habits) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anxiety-i-cant-shake-symptom-clarity-christian-help/id1741636690?i=1000723455463] * Psalm 13, 42, 55 (David’s laments) * Lamentations 1–3 * Genesis 1:26–31 (God-given dominion and agency) * Matthew 26:39 (Jesus in Gethsemane) * Hebrews 4:16 (approach God’s throne boldly) Legal Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support.

34 | Asking for Help Is Hard: Take Your Next Step With Wisdom and Discernment

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2354602/fan_mail/new] Episode 34 Does asking for help feel hard, overwhelming, or emotionally complicated? In this episode of The Godly Habits Podcast, Brooklynn and Dr. Mason Howe share a grounded, faith-based conversation about taking your next step toward healing with wisdom and discernment. They talk honestly about first appointment jitters, fear of being misunderstood, safe support, and how to approach counseling and therapy without pressure, guilt, or losing sight of Jesus as our ultimate Counselor. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support. ⏱️ What You’ll Hear: * Why asking for help can feel emotionally overwhelming and difficult * Honest conversation about first appointment nerves, counseling, boundaries, and finding safe support * A biblical perspective on healing, discernment, and Jesus as our ultimate Counselor 🌿 Quick Win Practice: This week’s reflection practice is designed to help you slow down and think through what safe, healthy support could look like for you in this season. If asking for help has felt intimidating or emotionally heavy, this gentle exercise may help you approach your next step with more clarity, wisdom, and grounded expectations. 📖 Bible Verses Referenced: * James 5:16 — confessing struggles and praying for one another for healing * Romans 12:2 — transformation through the renewing of the mind * 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 — comforting others with the comfort we’ve received from God * Genesis 3 — shame, hiding, and isolation after the fall * Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 — support and strength through community * Proverbs 11:14 — wisdom and safety found in wise counsel References: https://christiancareconnect.com [https://christiancareconnect.com/?__hstc=175419261.74c4ba26dec3a3df7c6ee859a79c9870.1779156548479.1779156548479.1779156548479.1&__hssc=175419261.2.1779156548479&__hsfp=fd1a47e1fa38a2c2a82469735fd18dfd]  https://www.psychologytoday.com [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us] Related Episodes: * 33 | Is It Okay to Get Help or Go to Therapy? For the Christian Woman Who Feels Stuck, Guilty, or Unsure 📬 Want Prayer? Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you: 📧 contact.godlyhabits@gmail.com 🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Godly Habits Podcast for weekly encouragement, practical faith-based wellness tips, and Christ-centered tools for real life. Legal Disclaimer:   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support.