038 | Deserts & Gardens | Christian Guide to Guarding Your Heart | Emotional & Spiritual Boundaries

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In today’s episode, we’re talking all about guarding your heart—not just emotionally, but spiritually and biblically. In a culture that glorifies overexposure, instant access, and emotional vulnerability without wisdom, guarding your heart can feel countercultural… but it’s deeply biblical.We’ll walk through what Proverbs 4:23 really means, how to identify the things that are creeping into your heart unnoticed, and practical ways to set boundaries without building walls. Whether you’re married, dating, or navigating friendships, this conversation is for you. 💛📖 Key Topics:What it really means to guard your heartHow to protect your peace without shutting people outSetting spiritual, emotional, and relational boundariesCommon areas where we let our guard down unknowingly📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Philippians 4:7 – "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."Psalm 119:11 – "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."💬 Let’s talk in the comments!What does guarding your heart look like in your life right now? Is there anything God is nudging you to protect more intentionally?📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕