363 When the Bible Starts Reading You

Tim Mulgrew joins Dr. Saundra to explore how Scripture becomes transformative when we stop reading it merely for information and begin allowing it to reveal the deeper realities of our own hearts, struggles, and relationship with God. Get your copy of The Book of Us. 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

What happens when a leader stops serving from exhaustion and begins serving from a place of restoration? In this episode, Brittany Hogan shares how the principles of Sacred Rest transformed her approach to leadership, strengthened her personal well-being, and helped her lead with greater purpose, impact, and sustainability. Connect with Brittany on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredToConquer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredtoconquer Make a donation to Empowered to Conquer: https://www.empoweredtoconquer.org/give Get your copy of Who Are They Really?. 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

If you've been feeling pressure to reinvent yourself, this episode offers a different perspective. Dr. Saundra explores why lasting change comes less from new goals and more from healthier rhythms, renewed trust, and a sustainable pace for the season ahead. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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

Your life is shaped by what consistently receives your energy. In this episode, Dr. Saundra uncovers the hidden energy drains that leave people depleted and offers practical insights to help you align your energy with what matters most. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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

Many of us are exhausted not because of what we're doing, but because of what we're carrying. In this episode, Dr. Saundra explores the invisible burdens of disappointment, responsibility, and outdated identities and shares how releasing unnecessary weight can create space for greater peace, energy, and freedom. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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, Dr. Saundra explores how easy it is to drift into a life driven by obligations, expectations, and momentum rather than intention. You'll learn how to evaluate whether the direction you're heading still aligns with the life you truly desire. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. 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

Are you tired of starting over, counting calories, and chasing the next fad diet? Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison, bestselling authors of the Trim Healthy Mama series, share a practical and sustainable approach to metabolic health that works in real life, not just on paper. Get more health tips on the Trim Healthy Mama YouTube Channel. Get your copy of The 7 Skills to Lasting Health. 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, Angel Price Brown shares how resting in the Father's love brings healing, freedom, and a renewed sense of identity. Together, we explore what it means to return home to the heart of the Father and live from a place of being fully loved, valued, and embraced. Learn about Daughter Encounter. Get your copy of Captivated By The Father's Love. 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 is joined by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young to explore how God's redemptive work often unfolds in the most unlikely circumstances. Together, they reveal how His love meets us in seasons of loss, transition, and uncertainty, offering restoration, provision, and a deeper sense of belonging when we least expect it. Connect with Dorina on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Redeemer. 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 is joined by LaTan Murphy to explore what it means to live with courage and strength at every stage of life. Drawing from the lives of women in Scripture, they discuss how to overcome fear and insecurity, guard your heart, and step into God-powered confidence and fulfillment. Connect with Latan on Instagram and Facebook. Get your copy of Courageous Women of the Bible. 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