334 When Christmas Feels Out of Reach

On today's episode, Haley Scully joins Dr. Saundra to share an encouraging perspective on singleness for women in midlife and beyond. Get your copy of The Care and Counsel Handbook.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Dr. Saundra and Pastor Carl Joseph unpack what it means to live with spiritual authority, confidence in Christ, and a resilient identity grounded in biblical truth. Listen to Dr Carl's Lions Unchained Podcast. Get your copy of Lionheart.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

As the season accelerates and expectations stack up, many quietly admit they feel Christmas slipping away. Donna VanLiere joins Dr. Saundra to help us return to the heart of the Nativity, where God met ordinary, overlooked people in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Connect with Donna on Facebook. Get your copy of Looking for Christmas.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this episode, Lisa Whittle joins Dr. Saundra to explore how embracing God's design for our whole selves—body, mind, and spirit—can transform how we live and worship. Learn how your body tells a story of God's ongoing work in you and how theology, incarnation, and resurrection reveal the beauty of being made in His image. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Body and Soul.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller joins us in this episode to invite us to rediscover peace through the practice of self-forgetfulness. Learn how shifting your gaze from yourself to God can quiet anxiety, heal perfectionism, and open the door to genuine freedom. Connect with Sharon on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Gazing at God.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Tracie Braylock and Dr. Saundra discuss how stress doesn't just wear you down—it steals your peace, joy, and energy. Discover a holistic and biblical approach to reversing the toxic cycle of stress. Connect with Tracie on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of Radical Relaxation.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In seasons of waiting, impatience and fear often feel closer than peace or joy. In this episode, singer-songwriter Jaime Jamgochian joins Dr. Saundra to share her journey of trusting God through uncertainty, health struggles, and delayed dreams. Discover how to turn worry into worship and allow gratitude to grow even in the waiting. Listen to Jamie's music on Spotify or iTunes. Get your copy of Sacred Surrender.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

When life unravels through burnout, heartbreak, or loss, it can feel impossible to find your footing again. In this episode, Jess Connolly joins us to share how to process pain with faith, rebuild your strength, and step confidently into the new season God has prepared for you. Check out Jess's podcast episode with Dr. Saundra discussing Being Fully Known. Get your copy of What Comes Next.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

In this conversation, Dr. Saundra sits down with Carol McCracken to explore how to access God's wisdom when facing life's most important decisions. Together, they discuss practical ways to discern truth and avoid common pitfalls in decision-making. Check out Carol's Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear Podcasts. Get your copy of Wisdom.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

Lisa Saruga joins Dr. Saundra to share her own journey and the insights behind The Trauma Tree. We'll discuss how trauma shapes identity, how to avoid re-traumatization, and practical ways to heal in mind, body, and spirit. Connect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram. Get your copy of The Trauma Tree.   I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith