Matthew 10:29-31: Stop Self Abandoning Start Self-Respect

Matthew 10:29-31: Stop Self Abandoning Start Self-Respect

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2425131/open_sms] Matthew 10:29–31 — Stop Self-Abandonment, Start Self-Respect Have you been showing up for everyone else… but quietly leaving yourself behind? In this episode, we sit with Matthew 10:29–31 and the powerful reminder that if God notices sparrows, He absolutely notices you. We’ll talk about what self-abandonment looks like (especially for women who overgive and overthink), why it happens, and how to practice self-respect in a way that’s faith-filled—not selfish. You’ll also get a simple journaling moment and a practical action step for the week to help you stop disappearing and start honoring what God values: you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425131/support] Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/withgodherstory], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/anchored.hope.cc], and With God, Her Story Blog [https://www.withgodherstory.com] Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! [https://with-god-her-story-blog.kit.com/05a5bc47ef] For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women [https://amzn.to/4gUCAqF] Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage [https://amzn.to/409Lf30] Self-Love Workbook for Women [https://amzn.to/3DARpAj] Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook [https://amzn.to/3W06CRX] Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) [https://amzn.to/3VWMvUy] **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

How Do I Practice Self-Love God’s Way?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2425131/open_sms] Have you ever wondered, How do I practice self-love God’s way—without guilt, fear, or feeling selfish? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we gently unpack the difference between cultural self-love and biblical self-love rooted in God’s stewardship. If you’re a Christian woman who struggles with self-worth, boundaries, burnout, or people-pleasing, this conversation is for you. We’ll talk honestly about why self-love often feels uncomfortable in faith spaces, how boundaries protect your God-given worth, and what Scripture really says about loving yourself. You’ll also be guided through a reflective journaling practice to help you hear God’s heart for you in this season. This episode blends Scripture, emotional health, real-life examples, and journaling prompts to help you move from guilt to clarity—and from exhaustion to peace. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * Why self-love isn’t selfish—but biblical stewardship * How self-worth and boundaries work together in a healthy faith life * What Jesus meant when He said, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39) * How guilt around rest and boundaries often signals deeper beliefs * Practical ways to practice self-love God’s way—without apology * A guided journaling moment to reflect, reset, and reconnect with God Join the Self-Love Journaling With God Circle Community on Skool A safe, faith-filled space where women are learning to love themselves, grow with God, and walk this journey together—one page and one prayer at a time. 👉 Click HERE [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425131/support] Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/withgodherstory], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/anchored.hope.cc], and With God, Her Story Blog [https://www.withgodherstory.com] Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! [https://with-god-her-story-blog.kit.com/05a5bc47ef] For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women [https://amzn.to/4gUCAqF] Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage [https://amzn.to/409Lf30] Self-Love Workbook for Women [https://amzn.to/3DARpAj] Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook [https://amzn.to/3W06CRX] Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) [https://amzn.to/3VWMvUy] **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

Stop Explaining: Biblical Boundaries That Protect Peace

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2425131/open_sms] Ever feel like you have to explain your “no” until you’re exhausted—just to keep the peace? In this episode, Boundaries Are Biblical: Protecting Your Peace Without Explaining, we’re having a real, faith-rooted conversation about why boundaries aren’t selfish… they’re stewardship. We’ll walk through Nehemiah’s powerful boundary moment—“I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down” (Nehemiah 6:3)—and learn how to stay steady when people try to pull you into guilt, urgency, or emotional pressure. You’ll also learn how your nervous system responds to stress (that tight chest, racing thoughts, people-pleasing spiral), and how healthy boundaries help you return to peace—body, mind, and spirit. You’ll leave with practical, everyday boundary scripts, a simple way to tell the difference between guilt and conviction, and journaling prompts to help you stop over-explaining and start honoring the life God entrusted to you. In this episode, we cover: * Why boundaries are biblical (and what they are really for) * How over-explaining can be a form of self-abandonment * Simple boundary scripts you can use immediately * A guided journaling practice to identify where your peace is leaking Anchor Scripture: * Nehemiah 6:3 — “I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down.” * Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart…” Next Step: Join My Community 💛 If this episode helped you, don’t do your healing alone. Come join me in the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle community on Skool—a place to keep growing with God, practice tools that protect your peace, and be supported by other women in their healing season. ✅ Join here [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about] or click the link in the show notes. Listen + Share: If you know a woman who keeps coming down off her “wall” to keep everyone else comfortable—send this episode to her. It might be the permission she didn’t know she needed. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425131/support] Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/withgodherstory], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/anchored.hope.cc], and With God, Her Story Blog [https://www.withgodherstory.com] Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! [https://with-god-her-story-blog.kit.com/05a5bc47ef] For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women [https://amzn.to/4gUCAqF] Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage [https://amzn.to/409Lf30] Self-Love Workbook for Women [https://amzn.to/3DARpAj] Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook [https://amzn.to/3W06CRX] Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) [https://amzn.to/3VWMvUy] **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

Anxiety Isn’t You—It’s a Signal

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2425131/open_sms] Have you ever felt anxiety hit your body first—tight chest, racing thoughts, that “something’s wrong” feeling—before you could even explain why? In today’s episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we’re gently reframing anxiety: it’s not your identity… It’s a signal. Together, we’ll decode what your anxiety may be trying to protect you from and learn how to respond with compassion—with God. You’ll hear a faith-rooted, practical perspective that blends Scripture and psychology, plus a simple step-by-step journaling flow to help you move from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need right now?” We’ll also anchor in God’s Word with calming verses and one small action step you can take today to support your nervous system and your heart. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why anxiety shows up (and what it’s really trying to tell you) * How God responds to overwhelm with gentleness (Elijah’s story) * A “rejoice or adjust” journaling check-in—without shame * Scripture anchors to steady your mind and soothe your body * One small, doable step to respond with compassion Anchor Story: Elijah’s overwhelmed moment — 1 Kings 19:4–13 Scripture anchors: Psalm 34:18, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6–7 ✨ Ready for support and sisterhood on this journey? Come join my Self-Love Journaling with God Circle—a warm community of women in their healing season. You’ll get support from other sisters and live co-journaling weekly, so you don’t have to do the heart-work alone. Next step: Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] (details in the episode/link where you’re listening). Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425131/support] Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/withgodherstory], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/anchored.hope.cc], and With God, Her Story Blog [https://www.withgodherstory.com] Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! [https://with-god-her-story-blog.kit.com/05a5bc47ef] For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women [https://amzn.to/4gUCAqF] Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage [https://amzn.to/409Lf30] Self-Love Workbook for Women [https://amzn.to/3DARpAj] Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook [https://amzn.to/3W06CRX] Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) [https://amzn.to/3VWMvUy] **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...

How to Quiet Loud Thoughts With God’s Truth

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2425131/open_sms] Do your thoughts get louder when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or trying to do the “right” thing? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we talk about how to quiet loud thoughts with God’s truth—without shame, forcing positivity, or pretending you’re fine. Through Scripture, gentle teaching, and a guided journaling practice, you’ll learn how to stop mental spirals, separate anxiety from truth, and anchor your heart in God’s peace when your mind feels restless. This episode is for the woman who loves God—but feels worn down by overthinking, self-judgment, and anxiety. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * Why anxious and loud thoughts don’t mean you’re weak or failing * How to discern between emotional noise and God’s steady truth * What Scripture really means by “taking thoughts captive.” * A simple journaling practice to calm anxiety and renew your mind Next Step: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to invite you into my Self-Love Journaling With God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0]—a faith-filled community where we journal together live, process emotions with God, and stay anchored in His truth when our thoughts get loud. Inside the Circle, you’ll find: * Guided co-journaling sessions * Biblical encouragement and emotional support * A safe space to grow in self-love, faith, and confidence JOIN MY SELF-LOVE JOURNALING WITH GOD CIRCLE [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425131/support] Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/withgodherstory], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/anchored.hope.cc], and With God, Her Story Blog [https://www.withgodherstory.com] Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! [https://with-god-her-story-blog.kit.com/05a5bc47ef] For Live Co-Journaling & Women support circle...Join the Self-Love Journaling with God Circle [https://www.skool.com/bloom-within-circle-2986/about?ref=8859f05e942d4f7daa810ff30036a8f0] My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women [https://amzn.to/4gUCAqF] Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage [https://amzn.to/409Lf30] Self-Love Workbook for Women [https://amzn.to/3DARpAj] Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook [https://amzn.to/3W06CRX] Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) [https://amzn.to/3VWMvUy] **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! ...