If the family group chat is already testing your salvation before the holiday gift exchange has even been figured out… this one’s for you.
Host Natasha Elaine gets real about holiday chaos, family boundaries, and how to stay holy when it’s getting messy and bothered. Licensed therapist Psalm McDaniels, MSS, LCSW joins us to break down the emotional triggers and faith-filled tools to help you protect your peace when the people you love start testing it.
🎙️ Episode Theme: When Merry Feels Messy — Family, Boundaries, and Holiday Peace
🎶 Kingdom Artist of the Week: Mike Teezy
Featured Songs:
“Guide Me”
“Home for the Holidays”
“Forgive ’Em”
“The Weekend”
“I Feel Good”
🎧 Listen live on ICU Radio 97.3
Radio Replays on Mixcloud.com/rrwspodcast
📖 Scriptures Mentioned:
Romans 12:18 — “If it is possible… live at peace with everyone.”
John 14:27 — “My peace I leave with you.”
Galatians 5:22 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”
Isaiah 26:3 — “He keeps us in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him.”
Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know the plans I have for you…”
💬 In This Episode:
• Why some family members still push your buttons 😩
• How to say a faith-filled “no” without guilt
• Setting boundaries without breaking peace
• Turning emotional triggers into teachable moments
• Finding calm when the chaos comes to dinner
✨ Word of the Week: Peace — not pressure, not perfection.
Peace isn’t earned — it’s inherited.
Peace isn’t performed — it’s planted.
Peace isn’t forced — it’s found in Him.
🕊️ Freebie: Meaning Over Merry Reflection Page
📓 Go Deeper: Still Holy, Still Healing Holiday Journal
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Poll Question:What’s hardest for you to protect during the holidays?
Poll Options:
My peace
My boundaries
My time
My joy
Question:What’s one boundary you’re setting this holiday season to protect your peace?
👉 I might read your response in next week’s Silent Nights & Heavy Hearts episode.
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