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God Created You to Create (Why So Many Christians Feel Unfulfilled)

Have you ever felt bored, stuck, uninspired, or unfulfilled? In this episode of the Simply Living Podcast, we explore why creativity matters more than many Christians realize and how simply living can actually help us live more creatively. As followers of Jesus, we're made in the image of God—the ultimate Creator. We believe that creativity isn't just for artists, musicians, or entrepreneurs. It's part of how God designed all of us to think, solve problems, build, imagine, serve, and live with purpose. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Why boredom often comes from a lack of challenge and creativity ✨ How being made in God's image affects the way we live ✨ The dangers of comparison and fear ✨ How drifting from God can lead to feeling unfulfilled ✨ Why creativity is connected to purpose and calling If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, creatively blocked, or uncertain about your purpose, we pray this conversation encourages you to reconnect with God and rediscover the creativity He placed within you. Subscribe for more Christian encouragement, biblical wisdom, simple living, faith-based conversations, and practical ways to live more like Jesus every day. Also on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere podcasts are found: https://linktr.ee/thesimplylivingpodcast Check out my blog post where I dive deeper on the lost art of boredom: https://cotyterry.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-lost-art-of-boredom.html For more content, check out my blog: https://www.cotyterry.com/blog //CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/naturallycoty/ Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lgIvyQIP47rBtctampMCn Apple Music | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/coty/1566830190 SoundCloud | https://soundcloud.com/cotymusic //CONTACT ME: For all those who want to contact me, please fill out the contact form on my website at https://www.cotyterry.com/

How to Hear God's Voice and Know What He Wants You to Do

Have you ever wondered how to hear God's voice and know what He wants you to do? In this episode of the Simply Living Podcast, we discuss what it means to simply follow God in a world filled with distractions, expectations, opinions, and pressure from others. We share practical ways to discern God's voice, pursue your God-given calling, and live with greater peace and purpose. We also talk about how following God impacts our health, our priorities, and our ability to live simply like Jesus did. In this episode: ✨ How to hear God's voice more clearly✨ How to know God's will for your life✨ Following God instead of other people's expectations✨ Pursuing your God-given calling✨ Living simply and intentionally✨ Finding peace through obedience and faith If you've ever felt confused about God's direction, struggled with people-pleasing, or wondered what God is calling you to do, this conversation is for you. We pray this episode encourages you to trust God more deeply, listen for His voice, and confidently take your next step in faith. Subscribe for more Christian encouragement, faith-based conversations, biblical wisdom, and simple living inspiration as we learn to live more like Jesus every day. Also on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere podcasts are found: https://linktr.ee/thesimplylivingpodcast For more content, check out my blog: https://www.cotyterry.com/blog //CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/naturallycoty/ Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lgIvyQIP47rBtctampMCn Apple Music | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/coty/1566830190 SoundCloud | https://soundcloud.com/cotymusic //CONTACT ME: For all those who want to contact me, please fill out the contact form on my website at https://www.cotyterry.com/

How to Trust God When Life Feels Uncertain | Faith & God’s Promises

Have you ever struggled to trust God when life feels uncertain? In this episode of the Simply Living Podcast, my husband and I share honest conversations about faith, trusting God’s promises, and how God has remained faithful through every season of life. We talk about what it really means to walk by faith, how God has taught us to trust Him in difficult moments, and why living simply like Jesus can deepen our relationship with Him. If you’ve been wrestling with fear, uncertainty, waiting on God, or learning to surrender control, this Christian podcast episode is for you. In this episode: ✨ Trusting God in hard seasons ✨ Faith during uncertainty ✨ God’s faithfulness in everyday life ✨ Living simply as a Christian ✨ Following Jesus with intentional faith Whether you’re seeking Christian encouragement, biblical wisdom, or inspiration to grow spiritually, we pray this conversation encourages you to trust God more deeply and remember His promises never fail. 🙏 If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Also on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere podcasts are found: https://linktr.ee/thesimplylivingpodcast CONTACT ME: For all those who want to contact me, please fill out the contact form on my website at https://www.cotyterry.com/ #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #FaithInGod

How to Keep Your Peace When Life Gets Hard

How can we have peace even in difficult seasons of life? In this first episode of Season 3 of the Simply Living Podcast, I’m talking about how to experience true inner peace through faith in Jesus—even during struggles, uncertainty, stress, and hard times. Jesus lived with unshakable peace no matter what He faced, and we believe God wants us to experience that same peace today. In this episode, I share encouragement, biblical truth, and practical ways to have peace, trust God in hard seasons, and live simply like Jesus did. In this episode: ✨ How to keep your peace in hard times ✨ Finding inner peace through faith in God ✨ Biblical encouragement for difficult seasons ✨ What Jesus teaches us about peace ✨ Living simply and trusting God daily If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, discouraged, or struggling to stay peaceful in difficult circumstances, we pray this Christian podcast episode encourages your heart and reminds you that God’s peace is available to you. 🙏 Subscribe for more Christian encouragement, faith-based conversations, simple living, and biblical wisdom for everyday life. Also on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere podcasts are found: https://linktr.ee/thesimplylivingpodcast For more content, check out my blog: https://www.cotyterry.com/blog //CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/naturallycoty/ Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lgIvyQIP47rBtctampMCn Apple Music | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/coty/1566830190 SoundCloud | https://soundcloud.com/cotymusic //CONTACT ME: For all those who want to contact me, please fill out the contact form on my website at https://www.cotyterry.com/ #ChristianPodcast #PeaceOfGod #TrustGod

Take It Easy - Jesus' Easy Yoke & Light Burden

In the last episode of the season, Joshua and I talk about Jesus' offer: to give us His easy yoke and light burden. What does that mean? How can we take hold of it? And what does it look like for us to hold onto it? With the help of Jesus, we can take it easy.