How to Keep Going When Life Feels Too Heavy

When You're Too Busy to Become Who You're Meant to Be

It's a busy season. Whether you're closing out a school year, sliding into summer, or staring down a July 1 fiscal year. So instead of forcing an interview this week, Andrea sits down at the table for a slower, solo conversation and uses it to share three things she's been quietly building behind the scenes of In Her Image. First, the brand-new In Her Image App. A single home for the daily devotional rhythm, the e-version of the devotional book, the audiobook, short Bible plans, a book-club registry, the podcast, and a private community for the women in this work. Then, the November ladies' retreat — Unveiling Purpose — where Andrea will debut, for the first time, what she's calling The Ripple Framework. And finally, a first look at the framework itself: a six-step process for uncovering the purpose God planted in you before you were born. Andrea closes with one small practical exercise: The Mirror Question that you can carry with you every morning until next week's episode. If this season has felt like slow forming inside a loud calendar, this one's for you.

Why Do We Wait to Be Kind?

When I was going through chemo, I noticed something I have not been able to unlearn since. The moment people found out I had cancer, their whole face would change. A pharmacy clerk would slow down. A cashier at Publix would mean it when she called me sweetheart. And I would drive home and wonder — why do we wait until someone is sick to be kind? In this solo episode, we sit with Proverbs 31:20 — "She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy" — and talk about the difference between polite and kind, why we keep a register of real kindness locked away for people we know are suffering, and what it would mean to live the other way. If you're a tired, devoted woman carrying something nobody can see — pull up a chair. ⏱ Chapters01:00 — The pharmacy clerk who changed everything04:00 — A cashier at Publix that gave me hope06:30 — Sitting with Proverbs 31:2007:30 — Two words that change everything: opens and extends12:30 — The lie about kindness most women believe15:00 — How God moves toward you (and what chesed means)19:30 — Three questions to sit with this week22:30 — One small practice25:00 — A benediction for the woman carrying something invisible27:00 — Where to go next 📖 Anchor verse: Proverbs 31:20 💌 Come sit at the table with us:Join the In Her Image community on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/inherimage [https://www.facebook.com/groups/320055009356409] 📚 Go deeper:In Her Image: A 31-Day Devotional Journey Through Proverbs 31 — available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/4eZFAEA Signed copies at andreajohn.com/resources [andreajohn.com/resources] #InHerImage #Proverbs31 #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #KindnessMatters #CancerSurvivor #ChristianWomenPodcast

Start Here · Welcome to In Her Image

New to In Her Image? This is the best place to begin. In this short, personal episode, Andrea introduces herself, the heart behind the show, and walks you through what each of the four seasons is for — so you can find the one that meets you where you are. Whether you're brand new or you've been listening for a while and want to come back to the foundation, this episode will walk you in. 📖 The Book — andreajohn.com/resources 💬 The Community — facebook.com/groups/inherimage New episodes weekly.

The Secret to Success

Most people look at someone successful and assume they’re naturally gifted. What we usually don’t see are the years of development behind the scenes. The repetition.The consistency.The growth. The willingness to keep showing up before anyone noticed. In this solo episode of the In Her Image Podcast, Andrea dives into the often-overlooked character trait of being skillful and why it may be one of the biggest keys to growth in every area of life. This conversation isn’t about hustle culture or perfection. It’s about stewardship. Because success usually isn’t built in one big moment. It’s built quietly over time through intentionality, humility, discipline, and development. Andrea shares practical examples of what skillfulness looks like in everyday life, how confidence is often developed through practice, and why so many women stay stuck waiting to feel “ready” before they begin.

How to Keep Going When Life Feels Too Heavy

What does resilience really look like when life feels heavy, messy, and overwhelming? In this episode of the In Her Image Podcast, Andrea sits down with Ginia Bishop for a deeply honest and powerful conversation about resilience. Not as a concept, but as something lived out in real life. From navigating past trauma and healing, to rebuilding marriage, to showing up in the middle of pain, Ginia shares her story with vulnerability, wisdom, and faith. Resilience isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about continuing to show up, even when it’s hard. • What resilience really means (and why it’s not easy)• How past wounds and trauma impact our ability to move forward• The role of counseling, community, and faith in healing• Why you don’t have to do it alone• How to keep going when you feel stuck or overwhelmed• The importance of renewing your mind and staying connected to God • Choosing growth instead of a victim mindset You don’t become resilient without going through something. But what you go through doesn’t have to define you—it can shape you. And with God, healing and growth are always possible. • Hebrews 12:1–2• Isaiah 43 (when you pass through the waters…)• John 15:5 Connect with Ginia Bishopginiabishop.org [https://www.giniabishop.org/]Check out her books [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ginia-Bishop/author/B0CRFPX7WT?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1777479601&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8166e694-397c-4d1c-9f11-97cb6fb0b7b5] If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need it. And let us know what spoke to you most 🤍