As the year comes to an end, it’s easy to rush into new goals without truly understanding where we are or how we got here. In this episode, I invite you into a reflective, guided workshop to pause, look back at your 2025, and gently prepare your heart for what God wants to create in your life next.
Together, we reflect on accomplishments, challenges, forgiveness, surrender, and the habits or mindsets that no longer serve you. This episode will help you release what weighs you down, listen more closely to God’s guidance, and step into 2026 with clarity, faith, and purpose.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why reflection is essential before dreaming about the future
• How looking back helps you understand where God is leading you
• How to identify accomplishments you may have overlooked
• Why the mind naturally clings to negativity and how to reframe your year
• How to practice gratitude so it truly sinks in
• Who you may need to forgive, including yourself
• How shame, busyness, and control block peace and presence
• What surrender really looks like in daily life
• How to let go of fear, overwhelm, and old identities
• Why silence is the language of God and how to listen
• How to co-create your vision for 2026 with God through intention and trust
Resources & Links:
Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com
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Forgiveness, surrender, and reflection aren’t about the past, they’re about creating space for what God wants to build next. When you release what no longer serves you, you make room for peace, joy, clarity, and purpose.
If you’re ready to close this year with intention, deepen your faith, and step into 2026 aligned with God’s vision for your life, this episode is for you.
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When anxiety is loud, it starts to feel like it’s telling the truth.Not ready. Not enough. Not yet. Not safe. Not the right decision.
And the tricky part is… you can still look “successful” on the outside while feeling like your mind is running a marathon on the inside. You can be achieving, improving, collecting credentials, chasing the next door that might finally make you feel secure — and still feel restless.
This conversation is for anyone who’s tired of living under that pressure.
We talk about the kind of anxiety that shows up as overthinking, decision fatigue, people-pleasing, and constantly second-guessing yourself. The kind that makes you feel like you need one more achievement, one more plan, one more sign… before you can exhale.
We also talk about something that hit deep: the difference between striving for success (the measurable, shareable, impressive version) and striving for fulfillment (the kind that feels like peace, purpose, rest, and alignment). Because sometimes the “right” path on paper is the exact thing keeping you unsettled and draining the life out of you.
If you’ve been stuck in the loop of “what if I’m wrong?” or “what if I’m behind?” — this is a reminder that you can learn to discern the difference between lingering anxiety and real wisdom. That you can take a step without having a loud, perfect, certain answer. That small wins still count. That peace can exist inside the process, not only after you’ve fixed everything.
And if you’re someone who’s rebuilding your faith, redefining your identity, or trying to figure out who you are without labels… you’re not alone. There’s so much freedom on the other side of “I have to prove myself.”
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Are you exhausted from doing everything “right” and still not getting the outcome you hoped for?
In this episode, I share a deeply personal and faith-filled teaching on surrender, what it really is, what it is not, and why surrender allows you to experience peace, joy, and freedom right now, not someday in the future.
Through real-life examples, Scripture-based wisdom, and honest reflection, you’ll learn how surrender is not giving up, but choosing guided action with God. This episode will help you release control, trust God’s timing, and understand how surrender opens the door to limitless possibilities.
✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why you don’t need to wait for the outcome to be happy
What surrender truly means and what it does not mean
Why surrender is guided action, not inaction
How surrender brings clarity instead of confusion
The difference between surrender and victimhood
How radical acceptance leads to spiritual strength
Why uncertainty is the space of limitless possibilities
How surrender strengthens your faith and confidence
Why surrender creates true freedom and joy
The step-by-step process to surrender with intention and trust
📖 Resources & Links:
🌿 Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com
💬 If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com
📚 Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
📲 Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!
Surrender isn’t about giving up your dreams, it’s about living the dreams God has for you. When you stop forcing outcomes and start trusting His guidance, peace and joy become available right now. If you’re ready to release control, deepen your faith, and experience freedom through surrender, this episode is for you.
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This episode is one of those conversations that stays with you long after it ends. Mac is only 14 years old, but he carries a depth, a faith, and a clarity of purpose that many adults spend their whole lives searching for. He lives with cerebral palsy, yet he refuses to let that define him. Instead, he sees it as his God-given gift—an opportunity to bring people to the truth, to inspire, and to remind others that their limitations don’t have to be the end of their story.
In this conversation, Mac opens up about growing up with cerebral palsy and experiencing adversity in his teens. What makes this episode powerful is not just Mac’s story, but the truth underneath it: that every one of us knows what it feels like to have a dream collapse, to feel limited, to feel overlooked, to wonder why God allowed something so painful. And yet every one of us also knows what it feels like when light finds us again—when a new door opens, when strength returns, when perspective shifts, when we realize God was carrying us the entire time.
You don’t have to be a teenager to connect with this. You don’t have to live with a disability. You don’t even need to know Mac or me personally. If you’ve ever hit rock bottom, if you’ve ever questioned your purpose, if you’ve ever felt the weight of disappointment or the ache of things not going your way, this episode will speak to you. Mac’s voice may be young, but his message is universal: don’t quit, don’t lose faith, and don’t ever mistake a closed door for the end of your story. God is still working—especially when you don’t see it.
If this conversation touches you, share it with someone who needs hope today. And if you want to hear more from Mac, visit his Instagram at @betterwithchrist2010 and let him know he inspired you.
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Surrender isn’t giving up, it’s giving God the wheel.You can build, plan, strategize, and hustle… but without God’s guidance, it will always feel heavy. In this episode, I share the story of how my desire for freedom turned into one of the hardest but most transformative seasons of my life, and how surrendering my business, my plans, and my timeline to God opened doors I could have never created on my own.From letting go of what was falling apart to watching God rebuild everything better than before, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s leadership, release control, and allow Him to be the CEO of your life and business.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why the desire for freedom often comes from God, but our plans don’tThe difference between your mind’s plan and the Holy Spirit’s guidanceHow to include God as your business partner and make decisions through peaceWhat happens when everything falls apart, and why it may be God’s protectionHow to feel sad and peaceful at the same time, and why both can coexistThe danger of boxing God into your limited planWhy success “happens at the speed of surrender”How to stop controlling the outcome and start obeying God’s directionHow surrender leads to clarity, abundance, rest, and supernatural alignment 📖 Resources & Links:🌿 Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com💬 If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com📚 Grab my book: Hurt 2 Hope – Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc📲 Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!🕊️ Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com When you let Him lead your decisions, your business, your dreams, and your future… you cannot fail. If you’re tired of hustling alone, this episode will breathe peace, clarity, and direction into your journey.✨ Remember to subscribe for weekly episodes on faith, healing, abundance, and spiritual growth.
The holidays can be beautiful… but they can also be painfully hard when you’re grieving or missing someone you love.In this episode, I share my own journey through loss and explain how I learned to navigate Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, during the darkest season of my life. You’ll discover how to welcome your pain with compassion, create awareness around your emotions, and find peace, hope, and purpose even in the middle of heartbreak.This episode is tender, honest, and filled with tools that will help you honor your grief while still allowing light to come in.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why grief intensifies during holidaysHow to welcome pain instead of resisting itWhy “feeling is healing” and pain is a path, not a destination How to become a loving observer of your thoughts and emotionsHow to notice what triggers your pain and what brings you peaceThe “two wolves” analogy and how to feed the one that leads you toward healingHow to celebrate the holidays in the way that feels right for youHow to honor your loved one with traditions that bring peace, not pressureHow service redirects suffering into purpose and healingHow reflecting on the holiday afterward reveals what helped — and what didn’tWhy sharing your story becomes a gift of healing for others📖 Resources & Links:🌿 Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more?Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com💬 If you’re ready to take action, book a call at:TalkToBetsy.com📚 Get my book: Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversityhttps://a.co/d/awwbAgc📲 Download the Better with Betsy App and access the Betsy Bot 24/7 — your personal support in moments of overwhelm.🕊️ Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.comYou’re not broken. You’re not stuck. You’re healing.Pain is only the path, never the destination.And even in the hardest holidays, God is near, guiding you toward joy, strength, and renewal.✨ Remember to subscribe for weekly episodes on faith, healing, resilience, and emotional growth.#GriefHealing #HolidayGrief #FaithAndGrowth #ChristianPodcast #EmotionalHealing #HopeInGod #LetGoAndLetGod #HolidaysWithoutYou #BetterWithBetsy #HealingJourney
Gratitude isn’t something you say, it’s something you train your heart to feel. In this episode, I guide you through a powerful, practical, and heartfelt teaching on gratitude — not the kind you say out loud, but the kind you feel, embody, and live. We explore how entitlement blocks joy, how your brain is wired to miss the good, and how you can experience gratitude through four spiritual and emotional pathways: attitude, action, investment, and celebration.
Through stories, real-life examples, and spiritual practices, you’ll learn how to slow down, notice God’s presence, overcome negativity, and live with more joy, presence, and intention.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:•
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Are you wondering if what you're hearing is God's voice… or just your own thoughts?
In this episode, I share a vulnerable and transformational part of my journey, learning to recognize when God was speaking to me, and when it was just my mind trying to take control. I spent years resisting what God was calling me to do. I doubted myself. I questioned Him. I tried to negotiate. But God is patient. He is persistent. And He is gentle.
When I finally surrendered, I discovered peace, clarity, and purpose that I could’ve never created on my own.
✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How to tell if a thought is from God or from your mind
The difference between God’s voice (peace) and fear-driven thoughts (pressure)
The emotional signs God uses to speak to your heart, not just your logic
Why God’s voice is consistent and persistent, while doubt is scattered and confusing
How to get quiet enough to hear Him
How obedience unlocks peace and alignment
What happens when you stop resisting God’s calling and finally say yes
📖 Resources & Links:
🌿 Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com
💬 If you're ready to take action or need clarity on your calling, book a call: TalkToBetsy.com
📚 Grab my book: Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
📲 Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot! 🕊️ Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com
God isn’t difficult to hear, we’re just often too busy to listen. If you’re ready to quiet the noise, trust His nudges, and walk boldly in what He’s calling you to do, this episode is for you.
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Are you focusing on what’s missing instead of what’s blessed?In this episode, I share a personal story about how I let stress and overwhelm steal my joy, until God reminded me of the power of gratitude. From reframing frustrations to seeing blessings in disguise, I discovered that gratitude isn’t just a feeling… it’s a spiritual practice that shifts everything. 🌿In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How to shift from frustration to gratitudeThe psychological and spiritual power of thankfulnessHow gratitude raises your energy and draws God’s blessingsThe secret to manifesting joy, peace, and abundance through gratitudeWhat “reframing” means and how it changes your perspectiveHow to embody gratitude beyond words and into your daily life 📖 Resources & Links:Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.comReady to take action? Book a call at TalkToBetsy.comGrab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/awwbAgcDownload the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com — a Christ-centered movement that unites the prayers of the Rosary with core strengthening, stretching, and functional movement to nourish body and soul.💛 Gratitude isn’t something you say… it’s something you become. If you’re ready to lift your spirit, invite God’s presence into your life, and live in joy no matter your circumstances, this episode will help you get there.✨ Remember to subscribe for more faith-filled reflections on healing, surrender, and spiritual growth.
What has power over you?In this episode, I open up about my personal struggle with control, food, and the little habits that often rob us of freedom and peace. Through fasting, I discovered how letting go, physically and spiritually, can bring us closer to God and restore the balance between body, mind, and soul.Fasting isn’t punishment, it’s liberation.When we release what controls us, we make space for grace, strength, and divine alignment. Whether your challenge is food, social media, or the need to control, this episode will help you understand how fasting can free you and reconnect you with your highest self—the one God created you to be.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What fasting truly means from a spiritual and psychological perspectiveHow to recognize what has power over youThe difference between indulgence and mindful choiceHow to bridge the gap between your current self and your God-created selfThe power of offering your fast for a divine intentionWhy surrendering control brings true peace and joy📖 Resources & Links: Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com Ready to take action? Book a call at TalkToBetsy.com Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/awwbAgc Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot! Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com — a Christ-centered movement that unites the prayers of the Rosary with core strengthening, stretching, and functional movement to nourish body and soul.Fasting is not about deprivation, it’s about devotion.If you’re ready to let go, trust God more deeply, and walk in freedom, this episode will guide you there.
Are you living in constant rush mode, overwhelmed, exhausted, and running on empty?
In this episode, I share how I went from “running around like a chicken without a head” to finding peace, clarity, and stillness through the power of prayer and silence. You’ll discover how God meets us in quiet moments, restores our strength, and transforms our chaos into calm when we learn to breathe, be still, and trust Him.
✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why silence is one of the most powerful forms of prayer
How to restore your inner peace through God’s presence
The three S’s: Silence, Solitude, and Stillness — and how they draw you closer to Him
The science and spirituality of breath as divine connection
How to replenish your energy and release stress through prayerful breathing
The beauty of centering prayer and how it aligns your will with God’s
What Lectio Divina is and how to listen for God’s voice through Scripture
How to stop living in “fight or flight” and start resting in faith
Why silence doesn’t mean emptiness — it means encounter with God
📖 Resources & Links:Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com
Ready to take action? Book a call at TalkToBetsy.com
Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!
Experience prayer in motion at SoulCoreWithBetsy.com
God doesn’t want you to live in constant motion, He’s inviting you into rest. Breathe. Be still. Let Him fill your heart with peace and purpose.
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Prayer isn’t about convincing God, it’s about transforming youIn this episode, I open my heart to share my personal journey through loss, grief, and prayer. From the day I lost my daughter to the moment I discovered peace in surrender, you’ll hear how prayer transformed me not by changing God’s will, but by changing my heart.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What prayer really means beyond words and ritualsHow to trust God when His plans don’t match your ownThe difference between controlling and surrendering in prayerHow to find peace and acceptance through God’s willWhy prayer is not to change God’s mind, but to change yoursThe connection between loss, love, and divine purposeHow everyday actions, work, service and love can become prayerThe power of silence, stillness, and surrender in your relationship with GodHow to invite God into every area of your lifeHow prayer transforms pain into peace and purposeResources & Links:Ready to step into your purpose and answer God's calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.comGrab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!When you surrender, you find peace that surpasses understanding. If you’re ready to deepen your faith, heal your heart, and experience the power of true prayer, this episode is for you.
What if the very thing you thought would break you was actually the thing that brought you back to life?
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and first business coach, Luly B. Carreras, to talk about a season in her life that most of us can only imagine surviving. In 2018, she discovered her husband of 20 years had been unfaithful, and what followed was a painful divorce, the unraveling of life as she knew it, and the kind of heartbreak that leaves you curled up on the bathroom floor, struggling to breathe.
But here’s what makes her story so powerful: Luly chose grace. She chose to walk through betrayal, grief, and loss with faith as her anchor. And in that fire, she found resilience, community, and ultimately, redemption.
This conversation is about more than divorce; it’s about what happens when life takes away the picture you had of “family” and forces you to redefine it. It’s about parenting through heartbreak and modeling strength without hiding the humanity of your tears. It’s about the sacredness of community, letting people hold you when you can’t stand on your own, and remembering that we don’t have to be strong on our own because God’s strength meets us in our weakness.
Luly shares how pain became her teacher, how grace shaped the way she moved through divorce, and how abundance and love re-entered her life when she least expected it. Today, she’s remarried with a blended family and running a business built on service, faith, and joy.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “How do I survive betrayal? How do I rebuild after divorce? How do I let love back in after being broken?”, this episode will meet you right where you are.
My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll be reminded that brokenness isn’t the end of your story. God can use the very pain that crushed you to rebuild you into who you were always meant to be.
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https://www.instagram.com/thelulyb
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Are you holding on to resentment that’s stealing your peace and joy?
In this episode, I share my personal journey of setting the intention to forgive, overcoming two years of bitterness, and discovering the freedom that comes with true forgiveness.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
What unforgiveness is and what it does to you
What it means to forgive
The process to achieve healing and forgiveness
How to set the intention to forgive
How to visualize freedom from resentment
How to expand your heart to make space for healing
How to let go of past wounds and embrace God’s grace
Resources & Links:
Ready to step into your purpose and answer the God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com
If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com
Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!
Forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s about YOU.
Release the venom of unforgiveness and step into peace, joy, and purpose. If you’re ready to heal, grow closer to God, and find inner freedom, this podcast episode is for you.
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Do your conversations end before they even begin? Whether it’s with your partner, a family member, or a friend, defensiveness can shut down real connection fast.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, we dive into one of the most common relationships struggles: trying to talk to someone who’s always defensive.
You know the moment you bring something up, and suddenly the other person shuts down, gets angry, or flips the blame back on you.
But here’s the truth: defensiveness doesn’t have to kill your relationships. With the right tools, you can create safe, loving conversations where both people feel heard, validated, and connected.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🔹Why defensiveness happens in relationships, and what it really means.
🔹The #1 mistake most people make when trying to communicate with a defensive partner.
🔹Practical communication techniques: validation, paraphrasing, “I statement,” and the sandwich method.
🔹How to apply the FUSE Method
🔹Faith-based practices to approach difficult conversations with humility, empathy, and love.
When you put these tools into practice, you’ll notice conversations shift from conflict to connection. Instead of feeling stuck, you’ll start building bridges that strengthen your marriage, friendships, and even your relationship with God.
If you’ve ever said, “I can’t talk to them they get defensive every time,” this episode is your guide to healing that pattern and finding peace again.
Resources & Links:
Ready to transform your marriage or relationship? Book your couples coaching session today at RequestASession.com
Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
Ready to go deeper and step into your purpose? Learn about my programs: FaithAndGrowth.com
What if the secret to saving your marriage (or any relationship) wasn’t fixing the other person, but transforming yourself? In this episode, we reveal the two virtues that can completely shift the way you connect with your partner: humility and accountability.
Welcome back to the Faith & Growth Podcast, where psychology and spirituality come together to help you rise into the person you were created to be.
In today’s episode, we dive deep into a powerful real-life story of a client who came to therapy to “save his marriage.” What he discovered was that the key wasn’t blaming his wife but transforming from within.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🔹Why true humility is not weakness but a superpower in relationships.
🔹How accountability helps you take ownership and stop the cycle of blame.
🔹Practical ways to apply these virtues in your marriage, family, or friendships.
🔹The surprising connection between humility, spiritual growth, and healing.
Resources & Links:
Ready to transform your marriage or relationship? Book your couples coaching session today at RequestASession.com
Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
Ready to go deeper and step into your purpose? Learn about my programs: FaithAndGrowth.com
Whether you’re struggling in your marriage, seeking to deepen your faith, or simply wanting to improve your communication, this episode will give you the tools to heal, grow, and thrive in love.
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Have you ever looked at your marriage and thought, “How are we going to make it through this?”
I’ve been there. From the sleepless nights with babies, to the painful seasons of grief, to the day my husband told me he wasn’t in love with me anymore… we’ve walked through moments that could have broken us. And honestly? Most marriages don’t survive some of the storms we’ve faced.
But ours did, and not because we’re perfect, but because we learned how to fight for each other instead of against each other.
In this episode, my husband and I open up about:
💔 The struggles that almost tore us apart
🙏 How faith, humility, and prayer became our anchor
👩👩👧👦 Parenting challenges that tested our patience and love
🌅 The turning points that rebuilt connection and intimacy
💡 Why intention matters more than perfection in marriage
We also share the story of losing our daughter, Fifi, and how grief nearly consumed us, but instead of separating us, it taught us the true meaning of unconditional love.
Through faith, community, and intentional daily choices, we discovered what it really takes to create not just a marriage that lasts… but a marriage that is happy, loving, and sacred.
If you’re searching for how to save your marriage, Christian marriage advice, how to fix a broken marriage, or even just hope that love can be restored, this conversation is for you.
Because marriage isn’t about never struggling. It’s about learning how to walk through the struggle together. And I want you to know: no matter how dark the season, there is always hope.
Don’t settle for a mediocre marriage. Fight for a joyful one.
Have you ever prayed for love with every fiber of your being… and then one day felt it staring back at you?
This episode is one of the dearest to my heart because I get to share the microphone with my favorite person in the whole universe, my husband Alain. If you know me, you know how obsessed I am with him. But today you’ll get to hear our story–the raw, real, and sometimes funny journey of how God brought us together.
I’ll take you back to the days when I was heartbroken and on my knees, asking God for the courage to let go of what wasn’t meant for me and the faith to believe that He had something greater.
In this conversation, we talk about the spark of our first encounter, the butterflies and salsa dancing, the way faith guided every step, and the lessons we’ve learned about what it takes to build a marriage that lasts.
Not a perfect marriage, but a relationship rooted in grace, laughter, patience, and a willingness to grow together.
If you’re still waiting for love, I want to remind you: don’t give up. What your heart desires is already written into your story. And if you’re married and sometimes find yourself wondering how to love through the messy, ordinary, or challenging seasons, I pray our story gives you hope and a fresh perspective.
This is more than just our love story. It’s a testimony of faith, the power of prayer, and the beauty of recognizing the blessings God places right in front of us.
Come sit with us in this heartfelt conversation. I think you’ll laugh, be entertained, feel inspired, and walk away believing a little more in the miracle of love.
Resources & Links:
Register for a free masterclass on F.U.S.E, The Missing Piece of Communication here (Go to the second masterclass of the 3-part series).
https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/sneakpeek/
Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity here.
Explore my Faith-Based Coaching Academy and upcoming programs:
Do you ever feel stuck in a funk you can’t shake off no matter how hard you try to stay positive, happy, or peaceful? You’re not alone.In this heartfelt episode of Faith and Growth, I share the raw truth about grief, emotional overwhelm, and the hidden weight of unprocessed feelings. From losing my daughter to learning how to truly sit with pain, I discovered that emotions aren’t enemies—they’re divine messengers meant to guide us closer to God.Drawing from psychology, spirituality, and my own story of loss, I’ll walk you through how to face, process, and release emotions so you can rise stronger, lighter, and more aligned with your God-given purpose.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:🔹Why avoiding or suppressing emotions leads to deeper pain.🔹How to process emotions using the “chew, swallow, digest, release” method.🔹The difference between repression, expression, and true release.🔹How grief can transform into gratitude and deeper connection with God.🔹Why emotions are not “bad,” but sacred compasses guiding you forward.
Resources & Links:Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgcReady to go deeper and step into your purpose? Learn about my programs: FaithAndGrowth.com
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“There are moments in life when everything changes in an instant. I still remember the day my world fell apart, the day I realized life would never look the same again. Up until then, I thought I knew what strength and grace looked like. But I learned quickly that it’s easy to be good, kind, and grounded when everything’s going right… and it’s a whole other thing when the floor drops out from under you” - Mindy Baer
In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, I sit down with my friend Mindy Baer, a powerhouse whose voice has graced radio and television, and whose story will touch your soul. She opens up about the heartbreak of her marriage ending in the most unexpected way, how she navigated divorce with dignity, and the choices she made to protect her children and keep real, unconditional love at the center of their lives.
Mindy’s journey is not just about surviving betrayal. It’s about finding her voice again, learning to date in her forties, and ultimately building a beautiful blended family full of redemption. It’s about refusing to let bitterness win, choosing grace over resentment, and believing that God can write beauty into every part of our story, even the ones we never would have chosen.
We talk about second chances, the power of faith, and the courage it takes to reimagine your life when the picture you had in your mind no longer exists. Mindy shares her “Life Take Two” philosophy, her signature B.R.A. method (yes, like the bra you wear, because who doesn’t need a little lift?), and how she’s using her experience to coach and empower others walking through their storms.
If you’ve ever felt like your best days are behind you… If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start over… if you’re in the middle of a season of loss, transition, or uncertainty,
I want you to hear this. There is a whole life waiting for you that you can’t even imagine yet.
This episode is proof that you’re never too old, never too broken, and never too far gone to receive a second chance.
Resources & Links:
Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity
https://a.co/d/awwbAgc
Explore my Faith-Based Coaching Academy and upcoming programs:
https://faithandgrowth.com
Our next cohort begins August 19 — don’t miss your chance to grow in faith and healing!
You can follow Mindy on Instagram @MindyBaer and website https://MindyBaer.com