I Said Yes to God… But I’m Still Learning Surrender

I Said Yes to God… But I’m Still Learning Surrender

Episode 89 of Eat Don’t Compete is an honest reflection on what it means to say yes to God — not just once, but again and again through surrender, obedience, sacrifice, and love. There is a first yes we give God, but there are also many yeses that come after it. In this episode, I reflect on the difference between a one-time decision and a daily posture. I talk about how our yes grows, how surrender can feel difficult when trauma has shaped the way we protect ourselves, and how obedience is deeply connected to trust. Scripture Mentioned / Reflected On * John 3:16 * 1 John 4:19 * Romans 12:1 * Matthew 16:24 * Luke 1 * Isaiah 6 * Galatians 2:20 * Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane This conversation also explores how love, discipline, sacrifice, and submission are all connected to our walk with God. Not in a legalistic way. Not as a checklist. But as part of a real relationship with Him. In this episode, I reflect on: * why saying yes to God is not a one-time moment * the difference between relationship and religious routine * surrender, obedience, sacrifice, and love * how trauma can make surrender feel difficult * why obedience reveals our trust in God * what it means to present ourselves as a living sacrifice * how God’s discipline is connected to His love * biblical examples of surrender and availability * learning to pray through our pain points before they control us This episode is for the person who has said yes to God, but is realizing that the yes still has to be lived out daily. I'm excited that you tuned in today. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share with a friend.

I Can’t Grow While Keeping Parts of Me Closed Off | Anchored In 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Episode 88 of Eat Don’t Compete is a devotional reflection on 1 Thessalonians 5:23 and what it means for God to sanctify us completely — spirit, soul, and body. I’m learning that wholeness is not just about feeling better, thinking better, or doing better. It is about allowing God into every part of who we are. In this episode, I sit with the connection between peace, wholeness, mental health, spiritual health, self-awareness, surrender, and Scripture. I also reflect on how easy it can be to bring God the parts of us that feel polished while keeping the hidden, ashamed, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable places closed off. But 1 Thessalonians 5:23 reminds us that God is not interested in partial healing. He is the God of peace, and He desires to sanctify us completely. This episode is an invitation for you to slow down, sit with Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal what God wants to correct, heal, and sanctify—not just through you, but in you. In this episode, I reflect on: * 1 Thessalonians 5:23 in the Message, Christian Standard Bible, and Amplified translations * what it means to be made whole in Christ * why spirit, soul, and body matter * how peace can reveal our posture toward God * why we cannot keep hidden rooms closed off from Christ * the connection between mental health and spiritual wholeness * how to approach Scripture without fear or comparison If this episode encourages you to stay connected by subscribing to this channel, consider sharing it with someone who may be learning how to bring their whole self before God. I’m looking forward to you coming alongside me as I grow, because I truly believe we can grow together.

Mental Health, Wholeness & Feeding Your Soul | How Are You Feeding Your Soul?

In a world that teaches us to push through everything, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and pay attention to what’s happening within you. In this episode, of Eat Don’t Compete is an honest conversation about mental health, emotional overwhelm, therapy, spiritual wholeness, and what it actually means to feed your soul. Episode 87 is a reflection on * why mental health is often overlooked * soul-feeding rhythms and routines * therapy and emotional healing * overwhelm and control * spiritual completeness * how Scripture speaks to the soul, mind, and body * why pain can sometimes blind us to purpose This conversation also explores how our relationship with God shapes the condition of our soul and why intentional care matters spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Scriptures Mentioned: * 1 Thessalonians 5:23 * Psalm 51:5 Authors/Theologians Mentioned: * Dallas Willard * Thomas à Kempis * David Guzik If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or made you reflect, share it with someone else and leave a comment about what feeds your soul. More conversations like this please subscribe to this channel and help us grow by sharing this video #MentalHealth #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #ChristianYouTube #FaithBasedPodcast #DallasWillard #TherapyAndFaith #ChristianWomen #Wholeness

My Daughter Asked Me If We Were Rich… And It Convicted Me | James 2:5

My daughter asked me a simple question: “Are we rich?” And honestly… it stopped me in my tracks. In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, we talk about value systems, spiritual desperation, humility, and what Scripture actually says about being “rich in faith.” Because somewhere along the way, many of us learned to measure wealth through money, status, influence, appearance, or achievement… but James 2:5 challenges us to rethink what true riches really are. This conversation explores: * Rich in faith vs rich in possessions * Why spiritual arrogance is dangerous * The connection between humility and dependence on God * Why desperation for God matters * What it means to be “poor in spirit” * Biblical wealth and the Kingdom of God Anchored Scriptures: * James 2:5 * Matthew 5:3 * Luke 6:20–23 * Luke 12:23 * Matthew 19:24 If this episode encouraged or challenged you, make sure you subscribe, share this with someone you love, and join the conversation in the comments. And if you haven’t already, my poetry collection Picking Flowers and Pricking Thorns is available now on Amazon.

A Year Changed Everything… But Not the Way I Expected | Faith, Obedience & Growth

It’s been one year since stepping fully into this new season of Eat Don’t Compete—and I didn’t expect the growth to look like this. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what the last year has truly produced—not just content, not just numbers, but obedience, stretching, humility, and a deeper understanding of what it means to walk with God. Because the truth is… I had to unlearn what I thought success was. I had to confront the tension between knowing God and actually obeying Him. And I had to realize that some fruit only comes when you stop striving and start surrendering. This episode is personal. It’s honest. And it’s an invitation for you to reflect on your own year—what God has done, what He’s revealed, and how He’s been shaping you. If a year made this kind of difference in my life… it can in yours too. 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: * Picking Flowers and Pricking Thorns (Poetry Collection) * The Blueprint of Becoming Series * Hey God, I Have Questions Series * From Discontentment to God’s Definition Series 💬 Join the conversation: What has God changed in you this past year? 📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected New episodes exploring faith, identity, obedience, and spiritual growth.