Every Level of Elevation Requires a New Level of Stretching

Who told you that you were small?

Who told you that you were small? In this powerful moment from Episode 03 featuring Lauren Bronson Petrous, we confront a hidden truth many people carry: the belief that we are less than, not enough, or meant to stay small. But what if that belief isn’t truth… it’s protection? In this episode, we break down: How “strength” can actually be self-protection in disguise Why the lies we believe keep us stuck instead of safe The importance of naming the root of your limitations What it really takes to let go and step into growth Growth requires honesty. Healing requires courage. And freedom begins the moment you ask: Where did this come from? 👉 Are you willing to let it go?

Every Level of Elevation Requires a New Level of Stretching

What does it really take to become the woman God created you to be? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Ingrid sits down with Lauren to unpack the process of shedding old versions of yourself, walking through pain, healing, identity, and rebirth, and stepping into your true calling. This episode dives into the uncomfortable—but necessary—truth: Growth requires breaking. Healing requires honesty. And transformation requires ownership. From a bold Instagram DM that started it all, to a conversation about faith, identity, purpose, and personal responsibility, this episode will challenge the way you think about “strength,” success, and what it means to truly live free. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re living beneath your potential—this conversation is for you. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why shedding old versions of yourself is necessary for growth The difference between surviving vs. truly living How women unknowingly lose their voice and identity Why being “strong” can sometimes be self-protection, not healing How to stop shrinking and start walking in authority and purpose The truth about ownership, obedience, and transformation How to use your “wilderness season” with intention ⏱️ KEY MOMENTS 00:00 – Authentic start + how this connection began 09:17 – The bold step that started it all 12:00 – Obedience, fear, and taking action without certainty 15:00 – “There’s a version of me I had to shed…” 18:00 – The truth about unlearning and identity 22:00 – Surviving vs. living fully alive 26:00 – Why women shrink and how to stop 30:00 – Values, identity, and misalignment 40:00 – Ownership: the key to transformation 54:00 – Saying goodbye to your old self 1:06:00 – What to do in your wilderness season 🔍 KEYWORDS (SEO TAGS) Christian podcast, women empowerment, identity in Christ, personal growth, healing journey, transformation, purpose, faith based podcast, overcoming fear, self development for women, spiritual growth, rebirth, finding your voice, stop playing small, Christian women leadership, mindset transformation, inner healing, purpose driven life, obedience to God, faith and business 📢 CALL TO ACTION If this conversation spoke to you, share it with another woman who needs encouragement today. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, purpose, and becoming who you were created to be. 👉 Comment below: What is one thing you need to release in this season?

EP02 Trailer | IVF, Loss and Faith

What if the miracle isn’t what I’m waiting for… but what God is doing inside of me? I’ve felt the tension between believing for a breakthrough and thinking my testimony would only matter if the miracle showed up. But God showed me something deeper… My healing, my surrender, and my praise in the waiting… is already the testimony. God isn’t just moving in outcomes—He’s moving in my heart. In the waiting, in the unanswered prayers, in the “not yet”… He is still present. Still healing me. Still transforming me. My ability to praise Him in the middle of it all is evidence of His work in my life. So I go to the secret place. I ask Him to reveal what I haven’t surrendered yet. And every time… He meets me there.

EP02 | IVF, Loss & Faith: Finding Joy in the Waiting / My Healing Testimony

What do you do when God says “not yet”?After 25 years of waiting, infertility, IVF, and heartbreak… this is my story of how God still showed up and brought healing in the waiting.Welcome to Begin & Behold, a space for real conversations about encountering God in every season. These conversations follow a journey we all walk through: A Wilderness season where God meets us. A Healing season where God restores us. A Becoming season where God transforms us.In this episode, I open up about my journey through infertility, loss, and the emotional weight of waiting on God for a promise that hasn’t yet come to pass.Through moments of grief, unanswered prayers, and years of waiting, I’ve come to realize a powerful truth: the greatest miracle wasn’t the outcome… it was the healing, the transformation, and the presence of God in the process.If you’ve ever struggled with:* Waiting on God* Infertility or the IVF journey* Loss, grief, or disappointment* Feeling like your prayers aren’t being answered* Searching for healing, faith, or purposeThis episode is for you.My prayer is that this conversation encourages you to:✨ Find joy in the waiting✨ Encounter God in the “not yet”✨ Experience emotional and spiritual healing✨ Grow deeper in your relationship with GodTimestamps:00:00 Welcome to Begin & Behold01:00 The journey begins03:00 IVF and the “not yet” moment05:00 Walking through grief and pain08:00 God’s faithfulness over time12:00 Healing in the waiting15:00 The secret place & transformation17:00 Invitation to begin again

God Hates Divorce, but What If You’re Being Betrayed?

What do you do when your marriage is broken… but your faith tells you to stay?In this deeply emotional and faith-filled conversation, we dive into the reality of infidelity, divorce, and spiritual warfare inside the church. One woman shares her raw story—navigating betrayal while pregnant, raising a child battling suicidal thoughts, and wrestling with what God says about divorce.This isn’t just a story about pain… it’s about faith under pressure.If you’ve ever asked:Does God want me to stay in a broken marriage?How do I heal after infidelity?Where is God in the middle of my suffering?This message is for you.Through heartbreak, confusion, and spiritual battles, she reveals how God met her in the darkest moments—and how the support of pastors and community helped her stay anchored in truth.👉 You are not alone.👉 Your story is not over.👉 God is still working. I’d love to hear from you:What is one area God might be inviting you to trust Him in?—🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on:Christian healingInner healing and freedomSoul care (spirit, soul, body)Identity in Christ—📲 Connect with me:Instagram: @ingridsgonzalezPodcast: Begin & Behold—🕊️ Keywords (to help others find this):obedience to God, Christian inner healing, Holy Spirit guidance, God search my heart, healing from wounds, faith and healing, Christian marriage healing, surrender to God, spiritual growth, forgiveness and healing, Christian podcast