5. When Busyness Leads to Burnout / Full Plate

5. When Busyness Leads to Burnout / Full Plate

In this episode, Madison talks about the dangers of doing "too much" and trying to be "everything for everyone." It is important to find a balance in our routines and busy schedules or else we can lose sight of God and hurt ourselves. Madison encourages each of us to slow down, prioritize our schedules, and focus on improving the gifts and skills unique to each of us.

4. So What's Next?

Have you ever found yourself in a season of asking what's next? Have you ever commented, "I have no idea what I am doing with my life?" Jobs. Relationships. Moving on. Growing up. Graduation. Success. Life in general. There's a lot of pressure out there.  In this episode, Madison talks about the real struggles and societal pressures she felt as a college senior, unsure of what to do with her life and unable to land a job she loved.  During seasons of "in-between," it can be easy to grow discouraged or lost. Marked with scripture and encouragement from other MTS followers, this episode leads listeners to trust the Lord with their plans in the midst of waiting seasons. No matter what's next, God is walking by your side.

3. It Won't Always Feel This Way

In this episode, Madison "gets real" about difficult seasons that start to feel as if they will never end. But they will end. It won't always be this way. It won't always feel this way. Even when our circumstances are not changing, our perspectives still can. Whenever we change our perspective and look towards what God has already done, we find an attitude of gratitude. In the midst of our trials and difficult seasons, find things to be thankful for.  One day the storm clouds will part, the rain will cease, and things will start to make sense. It won't always feel this way. Stay hopeful and hang onto that.

2. Location Association

Sometimes God brings us back to a place of brokenness or pain to heal and restore.  How do we deal with a place that we associate with pain? A place that triggers us, reminds us of a painful experience, brings negative emotion, and sets us back? Do we avoid it? Can we reclaim it? Can God heal it? In this episode, Madison will talk about 3 difficult seasons of life she has associated with specific locations and how surrender can bring healing to our painful experiences. Freedom is found when we process the hurt, deal with the hurt, and heal from the hurt with the strength of God. The places that come to mind may never have a "positive location association" in your heart. But we should strive not to be overwhelmed and consumed with hatred, bitterness, and anger towards those seasons and places.  With Christ, we will not be consumed or overwhelmed by the experiences we’ve faced. The Healer comes to make us well. The bitterness won’t dissolve unless we are willing to work towards forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting. Your hurt is valid. But forgiveness frees you up to experience peace. We can find purpose in the pain. Maybe it’s time to take a walk down memory lane and open up that wound or memory to our gentle Maker. There is freedom and joy in redemption and forgiveness. And I think it’s time for us to work on those negative location associations. It’s time to reclaim.

1. Healthy Vulnerability

How much information do I share? Who do I trust? Am I over-sharing?  We all have a desire to be known. We become known when we feel safe enough to be vulnerable.  Vulnerability breeds community. But vulnerability and opening up can be tricky. In this episode, Madison discusses how to use wisdom while opening up, navigating deep conversations, healing and knowing when to share, when privacy leads to hiding, the intention behind sharing personal information, and how to create meaningful relationships by using healthy vulnerability.