“I Believe in God, But I Don’t Feel Close to Him” (Episode 375)

If you’re in a season where God seems far away, Holley has reassuring words for your heart today. Emotional intensity isn’t a requirement for spiritual intimacy, and how loved you are is a gift that can’t ever be taken away. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

When God feels far away, it can cause us to not only doubt him but ourselves. We take a compassionate look at why it can be hard to feel him, ranging from burnout to all of the difficult things happening in our world today. Then we revisit what’s true no matter what–that you are loved and never alone. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)  

It’s no surprise that we are ALL too hard on ourselves. But what if you started believing that your flaws were attached to your greatest strengths? Jennifer reads an excerpt from her new book, encouraging us to see ourselves how God sees us!ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

If you’ve ever said “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” join us for a conversation about how to reframe those words. We talk about how we can move from self-criticism to curiosity, compassion, and care in the moments we need it most. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Anger may be trying to tell you something.Join Suzie on FB @SuzanneEller

Anger can be one of the most challenging emotions, and yet it can also move us to protect what matters most. We talk about the two kinds of anger and why one is harmful and the other healing. We also work through what makes it hard to admit we’re angry, and what might even help us see it as a gift.  ResourcesMoving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

Let’s use our words to heal not to harm. Will you join Holley in committing to do so? She has a little manifesto to guide the way. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365) 

From critical social media comments to hurtful advice, we talk about words that wound, what creates trust, and how to help each other feel safe by choosing trust over judgment. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Adversity has a way of asking one simple question: Will you trust who you are becoming more than what you’re currently facing or feeling? Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid. It means you choose to stand anyway. It means you take the next step when the path feels uncertain. ResourcesJennifer’s website

Counselor, coach, and author Tammy Gustafson joins us for a compassionate conversation about her new book, Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal. Whether you’ve experienced betrayal or someone you love has, this episode is a must-listen.ResourcesBroken to Brave by Tammy Gustafson