I Taught People to Become Their Best Selves… Without God

I Taught People to Become Their Best Selves… Without God

I wrote a book about becoming the best version of yourself. And I never once mentioned God. That realization has forced me to revisit what I believed about growth, self-improvement, strength, surrender, and the version of myself I spent years trying to become. Because what happens when we are constantly working on ourselves while God is trying to build us? What happens when self-improvement becomes easier than surrender? And what if the “best version” of ourselves we keep chasing is keeping us from being fully present with who God is calling us to be right now? In this episode of Eat Don’t Compete, I’m having an honest conversation about the shift from self-help to spiritual formation, why survival taught me to keep improving instead of surrendering, and what “becoming” looks like to me now that God is no longer absent from the process. This is not me pretending I have arrived. This is repentance. This is reflection. This is me looking back with grace while taking responsibility for what I know now. Maybe the question isn’t simply: “Who are you becoming?” Maybe the question is: Who is building you? In this conversation: * Self-improvement vs. spiritual formation * Becoming without God * Surrendering the “best version” of yourself * Strength, survival, and dependence on God * Why presence matters more than endless striving * Letting God into the places we keep trying to manage ourselves * Surrendering old dreams for current assignments For more conversations like this, subscribe to Eat Don’t Compete and join me as we wrestle honestly with faith, identity, healing, surrender, and becoming who God is calling us to be. #EatDontCompete #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #SurrenderToGod

God Sees Me For Real | Accountability, Repentance & Hebrews 4:13

In this devotional episode of Eat Don’t Compete, we’re sitting with Hebrews 4:13 and reflecting on what it really means to be accountable to God. This episode is not about fear, shame, or performing spirituality. It’s about realizing that God already sees us fully — not the version we try to present, not the polished version, not the “I’m fine” version — but who we are for real. And somehow, that truth is still an invitation. An invitation to repentance. An invitation to honesty. An invitation to return to the Father. An invitation to stop acting like the creator when we are the created. In this conversation, I’m processing what accountability has been revealing in my own heart — especially around responsibility, ministry, leadership, repentance, and humility. Because if we were created from God and for God, then our lives were never meant to be lived outside of His sight, His Word, or His direction. Scripture discussed: Hebrews 4:13 Hebrews 4:12-13 Luke 15 — The Prodigal Son David’s posture of repentance Take this scripture with you this week. Read it slowly. Sit with it honestly. Ask God what accountability looks like in this season of your life. #EatDontCompete #Hebrews413 #ChristianPodcast #DevotionalEpisode #AccountabilityToGod #Repentance #ChristianWomen #FaithJourney #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth

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