Do you ever fall into the traps of pride or despair? Do you ever feel the pain of not belonging? Today we study the third and fourth "I Am" statements of Jesus and see Him as both the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd. Key verses: John 9+10, Isaiah 40:11 Key takeaways: 1. Because Jesus is the Lamb you can trust Him as your Shepherd. 2. Both pride & pressure are unhealthy responses to feeling like you don't belong 3. You are seen, known, loved, & wanted by the God of the universe (& nothing you do or don't do will change that Truth!) 50% OFF SOUL-CARE COACHING: hesedheart.com/grow [Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian encouragement, Christian Transformation, Christian Self-development, Biblical soul care, Biblical self care, Biblical mental health, What does the Bible say about shame, Christian fear, Christian shame, Christian love, Biblical love, Biblical perspective, Christian mindset shift, faith mindset Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

Do you ever feel shame, like you aren't enough? Today we study the second "I Am" statement of Jesus and examine what that means about Jesus' character. We see Jesus as the Light in the Darkness of our sin, shame, and brokenness. Key verse: John 8:1-12, Nehemiah 9:11-15, John 7, John 9:5 Key takeaways: 1. Give yourself permission to be both broken AND loved 2. Shift I'm too broken TO I'm loved even in the midst of my brokenness 50% OFF SOUL-CARE COACHING: hesedheart.com/grow [Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian encouragement, Christian Transformation, Christian Self-development, Biblical soul care, Biblical self care, Biblical mental health, What does the Bible say about shame, Christian fear, Christian shame, Christian love, Biblical love, Biblical perspective Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

Do you ever feel like you don't have enough? Do you feel the fear and worry associated with lack and scarcity? In today's episode, we take an honest look at the areas where we don't have enough & we see the power of Jesus to meet us with abundance! We'll practice shifting our mindset from one of fear to one of trust. Key verse: John 6, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 3:20 Key takeaways: 1. See the areas of lack/scarcity/fear 2. Abide with Christ in the midst of those feelings 3. Shift our mindset to remember that "Jesus provides more than enough" & ultimately "Jesus IS more than enough" 4. Rinse and repeat as needed GROW+GLOW COACHING: hesedheart.com/grow [Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian encouragement, Christian Transformation, Christian Self-development, Biblical soul care, Biblical self care, Biblical mental health, What does the Bible say about scarcity, Christian fear, Christian scarcity, Christian abundance, Biblical abundance, Biblical perspective Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

When you're met with grief, frustration, or a change of plans, how do you react? Do you tend to lash out, isolate, & get stuck in unhealthy cycles OR do you bounce back with God's grace, care, & power? In today's episode, we look at the difference between a bowling ball reaction and a basketball response with the understanding that both grief & growth take time. Key verse: John 16:33 & 17:14-19 ESV Key takeaways: 1. Expect setbacks 2. See your patterns & reactions 3. Shift with truth GROW+GLOW COACHING: hesedheart.com/grow [Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian encouragement, Christian Transformation, Christian Self-development, Christian grief, Biblical grief, Biblical soul care, Biblical self care, Biblical mental health, What does the Bible say about grief Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

Today we ask: Who are you running to? When challenges or fears inevitably arise do you run off on your own, run to others or run to God? We walk through Psalm 55 and how David illustrates going to God even with our biggest fears and feelings. • GROW+GLOW COACHING: hesedheart.com/grow [Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian encouragement, Christian Transformation, Christian Self-development Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

Do you feel bad when you don't see the self-development you hoped for? Do you blame yourself... then try all the new strategies to get that transformation? In this way, we look to ourselves to create what only God's Word can do. Let's dive into the power of the Bible to provide us with comfort, provision, satisfaction, and transformation.

• (8:39) - Comfort beyond your circumstances, Psalm 119:50 • (11:54) - Provision for your needs & Satisfaction for your longings, Matthew 4:3-4, John 6:35 • (17:18) - Transformation of the internal not just the external, Isaiah 55

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[Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian encouragement, Christian Transformation, Christian Self-development Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

Do you ever fall into the trap of people pleasing or comparison? Do you ever look to your routines and circumstances as your source of hope? Oof today's episode hits hard... talk about conviction! This is part 2 of the Living Among the Dead Series, examining the ways we look for the things only God can give us in unreliable places. Today we zero in on the topics of Life, Living Hope, & Freedom and our tendency to have an earthly perspective rather than a heavenly one. We look at: LIFE Ephesians 2:4-10 and the immeasurable riches of God's grace (even in our cycle of falling short!) How people pleasing and comparison are traps of earning and obligation God's Hesed love is the perfect source of safety, belonging, and approval HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-5 and the living hope we have in Jesus & His promises If we hope in our circumstances or our own expectations we are hopeless FREEDOM John 8:12, 31-36 and the freedom we find in Jesus' light & Word Our tendency to look to our own willpower (routines, schedules, plans, tools, diets, etc) to find freedom If we look for freedom anywhere but Jesus we will always stay stuck! & How to SEE, SHIFT, & SHINE to trade our earthly, stuck perspective for a hopeful heavenly one! CONNECT: hesedheart.com, support@hesedheart.com, https://www.youtube.com/@hesedheart, @hesed.heart on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook GO DEEPER: Grow&Glow is a 1:1 coaching container that helps Christian women cultivate a soul-care system to trade their heavy burdens for enlightened peace & joyfully pursue their kingdom calling. If that sounds like something God would use in your life you can find more info at hesedheart.com/grow Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian idols, Christians staying stuck, Christian shame, Christian encouragement, Christian discouragement, Christian hope, Living Hope in Jesus, Christian Freedom, Freedom in Jesus, Heavenly Perspective Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Do you feel stuck & stagnant? When Christians feel a lack of growth or shame and fear, we are often relying on the unreliable instead of on God in our day-to-day needs. Whether we are looking for love, freedom, hope, joy, provision, or satisfaction... Jesus is the only living and lasting source! In this series, we'll see the sneaky false beliefs that we can find any of this lasting goodness anywhere but Christ. Over and over again in the Gospels, Jesus identifies our earthly perspective and transforms it into a heavenly one. In the same way, we will see how we are looking in all the wrong places, sometimes twisting good things and blessings into our top priority and the things we rely on. We'll take a look at Luke 24:1-9, Jeremiah 2:12-13, John 4:13, & Isaiah 45:18-21 ESV and the idols that show up in our own lives as we turn away from the Living Water of Christ to our own cisterns that are full of nothing-ness or nastiness. Life and our spiritual destination is assured for us through faith in Jesus, but day-to-day we can turn our blessings into our safe place... but good things without God are always unreliable. Relying on these unreliable things always results in shame, fear, hurt, and staying stuck as the enemy tries to discourage us, distract us, and cause us to doubt our truly faithful and loving God. CONNECT: hesedheart.com, @hesed.heart on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook GO DEEPER: Grow&Glow is a 1:1 coaching container that helps Christian women cultivate a soul-care system to trade their heavy burdens for enlightened peace & joyfully pursue their kingdom calling. If that sounds like something God would use in your life you can find more info at hesedheart.com/grow Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian idols, Christians staying stuck, Christian shame, Christian encouragement, Christian discouragement, Christian fear Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

How do we cope after trauma? When the enemy uses shame to keep us silent, God's Truth gives us freedom. Today my friend Anné Bates opens up to share her story, focusing on God's redemptive power after sexual assault and the message He impressed on her heart: It's Not About You! This is truly an incredible story of God's redemptive work, of wrestling with the evil in this world, & embracing boldness as we, new creations in Christ, live for God's glory! This conversation touches on why God allows evil, the concept of free will, how we can share when we don't feel prepared, replacing lies with Truth in Christ, and how God is our light even in the midst of deep darkness. This is a powerful example of how we can identify and dismantle the lies and false beliefs of the enemy and instead abide with Christ & His Word. We also discuss Ephesians 6:12-13 & Romans 12:1-3 ESV and how we can be living sacrifices, willing to be uncomfortable for God & the Kingdom because ultimately it's not about us or our comfort. Christians are called to be bold and willing to be uncomfortable in a culture that idolizes comfort. When we obey (in God's strength never our own) we are able to see His purposes & fight the spiritual battles waging against us. CONNECT: hesedheart.com, @hesed.heart on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook I AM MOM MOMFERENCE: May 15th & 16th, free to register or upgrade to VIP for lifetime access to over 20 speakers & sessions both at https://iam-mom.life/ GO DEEPER: Grow&Glow is a 1:1 coaching container that helps Christian women cultivate a soul-care system to trade their heavy burdens for enlightened peace & joyfully pursue their kingdom calling. If that sounds like something God would use in your life you can find more info at hesedheart.com/grow Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, Christian trauma, Christian trauma recovery, Why does God allow evil, Christian false beliefs, Christian truth, spiritual warfare, Christian trauma recovery, identifying false beliefs, why God allows bad things to happen Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Are you going through a hard season or circumstance? Whether this is a small day-to-day struggle or a traumatic incident, God's promises are for you. He has hope, faith, love, & goodness for you that isn't contingent on things going well in your life. This is comfort I needed in the moment & I'm hoping it brings you comfort as well! Taking a look at Psalm 37 NIV, we see that even when we don't understand why we're going through hard times God provides for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We also have an enemy who is actively seeking to discourage, distract, & cause us to doubt. And rather than hiding away our reactions because we deem our challenges to be "too small" or "too much" we can actually bring all of our feelings to God. I share my own difficulties with our cat who is peeing outside of her litter box and my own wrestling when my prayers aren't answered how I expect them to be. Even the pain of seemingly small challenges is valid and shouldn't be discounted. CONNECT: hesedheart.com, @hesed.heart on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook GO DEEPER: Grow&Glow is a 1:1 coaching container that helps Christian women cultivate a soul-care system to trade their heavy burdens for enlightened peace & joyfully pursue their kingdom calling. If that sounds like something God would use in your life you can find more info at hesedheart.com/grow Christian women, Christian self care, Christian self-care, Christian selfcare, Christian burnout, Christian mental health, Christian growth, Christian Mindset, encouragement in both big & small challenges, God's provision, Christian discouragement, Christian comfort Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

Dive deep into what burnout really is. It's so much more than an external problem realted to your schedule, but truly an internal problem related to your mindset & identity. Get a glimpse inside the harsh reality of burnout - health issues, anxiety, & extreme fatigue - & the healing power of Christ working through rhythms of rest.

We discuss what abiding with Christ really means in John 15:1-5,8-11 ESV and the power of abiding in order to abound in fruit, hope, joy, & love! I share my burnout stories, my healing journey, the burden of obligation, the underlying pressure to earn your worth, the good news about God's Hesed (loyal, steadfast) love & how false beliefs secretly keep us stuck. PLUS a look at the heart behind this podcast & where it's going. Start With Scripture has been transformed with a new name and a new mission!

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In today's Bible based conversation, we discuss Psalm 46 ESV and how God is present, our Safe Place, & our strength in the highs and lows of life. Ready to grow with Christ & Glow in your Kingdom Calling? Check out the Grow & Glow Coaching Program: hesedheart.com/grow

In today's Bible based discussion, we talk about Biblical rest, burnout, and take a look at Matthew 11:28-30 & Hebrews 4:9-10 ESV. The book I talk about is Invitation to Solitude & Silence by Ruth Haley Barton. If you want a coach to help you cultivate godly rest even as you pursue your Kingdom Calling, check out the online Grow & Glow Coaching Program: hesedheart.com/grow

In today's Bible based discussion, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and the implications that has on Goal setting. If you want help setting & working toward earthly goals that align with your heavenly goals (especially when it comes to wellness & living your Kingdom Calling), check out the 90-day Grow & Glow Coaching Program: hesedheart.com/grow

In today's Bible based episode, we talk about what we crave, how we try to fill that void, and what truly fills us (only Christ!). We read Psalm 42:1&5 ESV and discuss thirsting for God & hoping in Him. If you want to do heart-work like this with guidance, check out the 90 day Grow & Glow Coaching program online: hesedheart.com/grow

In today's Bible based episode, we continue the story of Elijah during his burnout in 1 King 19:7-15. We see how God not only cares for our needs, but invites us to be with Him in stillness, even amidst distractions or overwhelming situations. If you want to grow with Christ through tools like stillness, check out Grow & Glow Coaching: hesedheart.com/grow

In today's Bible based discussion, we talk about Elijah and 1 Kings 19:1-8 ESV. We see how God cares for us even during burnout, both our soul & our body. We see God's invitation to seek Him & steward the bodies that He has given us. We take both this truth & this action step into our day & week. If you are ready to invest in this stewardship & to grow with Christ, check out the Grow & Glow Coaching Program: hesedheart.com/grow

In today's first ever bonus Bible-based meditation, we meditate on Isiah 53:5 ESV and the freedom we have because Jesus exchanged His death for our life.

In today's Bible based conversation, we talk about the cross, seeing ourselves more clearly, seeing God more clearly, and what brokenness means in our lives. We read through all of Isiah 53 ESV. Also note that there will be a change coming to this podcast: bonus meditation episodes! Short and sweet meditations on God's Word to help us bring His Word from our head to our heart. And if you want to talk more about this Good News or you have any questions, please email me (yes, it actually comes to me!) at Support@hesedheart.com