Untangling The Deceptive Web of Religion: Why I Hate Religion But Love God

In this episode, Kristen explores the deception in religious dogma, institutions and practices and how it may actually harm our connection with God. Diving into religious notions of worthiness, poverty, performance and sin, Kristen unpacks the most problematic beliefs perpetuated by religion about God. She encourages us to critically reevaluate these concepts through a lens of love and integrity so that we may actually deepen our connection with God. Other topics covered in this episode today include: How religion and God are actually distinct from one another The deceptive beliefs about God and faith threaded through religion Kristen’s personal experience with religious realms in childhood & adulthood The reason why religion can feel suffocating even if you’re connected to God  Why we often choose religious belief systems from a place of wounding and trauma The illusion of ‘knowing about God’ rather than feeling God’s love Why we can mistake trauma and emotional abuse as love  The original definitions of sin and repentance and how it's been contorted   Sign up to Kristen's email list: https://pursuitofbliss.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e2b36323fd12e62f0a55f734b&id=e52cfc3a39   Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://form.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG   Magnetic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9tZ5iOjvLQ-BCAJXWTL2x1N5vNTIwF7My0a7IZ_7jA/edit?usp=sharing   BAA Academy: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/   Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

In today’s episode, Kristen shares what it’s been like to shift from a smartphone to a flip phone. After more than 7 years documenting her life online, Kristen opens up about her fears surrounding this transition and whether they match up with what it’s actually been like. She shares the revelations and newfound clarity she has gained since embracing digital minimalism and also answers a range of questions she’s got since making this transition.   Other topics covered in this episode today include: Kristen’s shift from documenting everything online to digital minimalism How the online world can inhibit our feminine beingness The fears that stopped Kristen (and many of us) from leading a more digitally minimalist life The unexpected revelations Kristen has had since switching to a flip phone Q&A on the logistics of switching to a flip phone while still having an online business How smartphones are hiding our innate capabilities and gifts from us Unexpected ways your phone may be siphoning your energy and presence with God Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://form.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG Sign up to Kristen's email list: https://pursuitofbliss.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e2b36323fd12e62f0a55f734b&id=e52cfc3a39 Magnetic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9tZ5iOjvLQ-BCAJXWTL2x1N5vNTIwF7My0a7IZ_7jA/edit?usp=sharing BAA Academy: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

Why does God make us wait? Today, Kristen answers that question and provides advice for navigating slower waiting seasons, including striking a balance between surrendering, holding the vision, and building unwavering faith. Kristen also encourages us to expand our focus on the blessings that are here to help you build trust moving forward.   Other topics covered in this episode today include: The purpose of our waiting seasons  Kristen's tips for surrendering to your waiting seasons Kristen's experience waiting for her aligned community to be delivered How to strike a balance between letting go of your vision and holding faith Why trust in your vision starts with knowing God for yourself Navigating attachments to what should be versus what is here   Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://form.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG Magnetic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9tZ5iOjvLQ-BCAJXWTL2x1N5vNTIwF7My0a7IZ_7jA/edit?usp=sharing BAA Academy: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

In today’s episode, Kristen opens up about her recent retreat she held in Greece, and her journey allowing God to take the lead. She illustrates the importance of embracing ourselves as vessels for God's message and will by grounding ourselves in our unique gifts. Without striving to be ‘someone else’ we can fully live out the purpose God has perfectly designed us for.   Other topics covered in this episode today include: How Kristen allowed God to lead her recent retreat in Greece Surrendering your fears to God rather than trying to erase or override them Being a Vessel for God's words, message and will by remaining grounded in your gifts Loving yourself exactly as God created you without striving to be someone else Listening to and trusting God’s call over your own mental noise   Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://form.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG Magnetic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9tZ5iOjvLQ-BCAJXWTL2x1N5vNTIwF7My0a7IZ_7jA/edit?usp=sharing BAA Academy: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

In this episode Kristen opens up about her personal journey with God, from childhood traumas through to her current connection. She discusses the projections, wounds and illusions we may have around God and the magic of allowing God to reveal his heart to each of us personally. Kristen also reflects on living a co-created life and how God can take us deeper than the Universe ever could.  Other topics covered in this episode today include: Kristen’s experience with religious trauma and distortions The illusion of an ‘ultimate’ Truth of who God is, especially in the context of the Church The beauty in allowing God to reveal his heart to us personally The relief that can be experienced when we lean into God’s arms Why “doing it on your own” goes against your design How we can project our wounds onto God Why trying to “fix yourself” will never be as effective as letting God into your Heart Letting things fall apart to fall together Connect With Kristen: NEW Course Magnetic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9tZ5iOjvLQ-BCAJXWTL2x1N5vNTIwF7My0a7IZ_7jA/edit?usp=sharing Sign up for the Retreat in Greece: http://eyiaretreats.com/unleash-your-radiance-retreat-with-kristen/ Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://manifestingabundance.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG?typeform BAA Academy: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

The Spring Equinox came with huge energetic shifts for many of us - the next era of our lives, dreams and selves are now available for us to step into. If you’re feeling the shifts, you’re not alone. It’s important that we navigate this time period with care & consciousness, and it has the power to become an accelerator of alignment. Kristen also shares about how she is once again stepping into uncharted territory in her life and business, merging timelines in her dreams & what she was being initiated to teach next.   Other topics discussed are: The effects of the Spring Equinox The 4 year portal that is ending The newly emerging controversial topic  The powerful dream Kristen had and how it aligned all her possible timelines What you should do when the pains and challenges feel overwhelming What being in alignment means and truly feels + looks like Why Kristen doesn’t regret the painful void period she experienced   Connect With Kristen: Sign up for the Retreat in Greece: http://eyiaretreats.com/unleash-your-radiance-retreat-with-kristen/ Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://manifestingabundance.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG?typeform Apply for BAA here: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

In this week’s episode Kristen shares some exciting life updates that many have been anticipating! She also shares her experience of letting God guide her, what it means to be feminine, letting God’s love penetrate you and more. If you are ready to receive the miracles and blessings waiting for you, tune into this episode. Other topics discussed are: What has been on Kristen’s heart for the last 4 years that she is now creating The new surprise Kristen brought home that was divinely aligned The situation that happened to show Kristen she could deeply trust God What happened when Kristen surrendered and let God guide her What it means to be feminine The shadow side of becoming more feminine What you need to do to be able to perceive who is pursuing you Why Kristen doesn’t believe we need to balance our masculine energy What it feels like to pray to God versus the Universe Connect With Kristen: Sign up for the Retreat in Greece: http://eyiaretreats.com/unleash-your-radiance-retreat-with-kristen/   Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://manifestingabundance.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG?typeform   Apply for BAA here: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/   Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

God is always there whether you feel his unconditional love or not. In this episode Kristen helps you to remember and feel God's presence in your life, his unconditional love and to remove the blocks from receiving love through the process of softening your heart. Topics discussed in this episode are: The topic & healing modality Kristen focused on a lot in her spiritual journey The heart opening conversation that happened with Kristen’s friend The past patterns Kristen used to do in her friendships and what she chose to do instead The self fulfilling prophecy you may be living out in your life What you can ask God to help you with if you can’t feel his love   CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: Sign up for the Retreat in Greece: http://eyiaretreats.com/unleash-your-radiance-retreat-with-kristen/   Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://manifestingabundance.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG?typeform   Apply for BAA here: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/   Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/  

Kristen’s version of her best life has shifted a lot over the past year. She’s removed the pleasurable dopamine hits and replaced it with love, fulfillment and purpose. She is going through a deep purification process to prepare her for what she has been praying for and how the pain she has experienced doesn’t have to equate to suffering.Topics discussed in this episode are: Pain is not here to break you down, what it actually does instead What situation triggered Kristen to have her 10 day purge experience How Kristen went through the process of purification The substances Kristen gave up and how they affected her life What Kristen is now focused on instead of creating a pleasurable life Where faith is born from CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: Sign up for the Retreat in Greece: http://eyiaretreats.com/unleash-your-radiance-retreat-with-kristen/ Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://manifestingabundance.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG?typeform Apply for BAA here: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

In this week's episode Kristen reflects on her void experiences & shares how to surrender through difficult times - even when it feels like your entire life is crumbling, and why it is so challenging to surrender to the unknown. This episode shares how to shift in order to receive and allow all that you asked God for to enter your life.   Some topics discussed are: How our bodies communicate with us Meeting yourself at your edge to encourage expansion Emotional pain, what it is and how it serves us What to do when you don’t feel like yourself but don’t know who you are becoming How to notice & receive God’s provision even when life is painful How love will always prevail despite evil that exists in the world CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: Sign up for the Retreat in Greece: http://eyiaretreats.com/unleash-your-radiance-retreat-with-kristen/ Apply to work 1:1 with Kristen: https://manifestingabundance.typeform.com/to/RzGNVeiG?typeform Apply for BAA here: https://www.pursuitofbliss.com/blissful-abundance-academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_/ Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/