17. Struggling With Disappointment? 3 Steps to Find Peace and Purpose Again

Have you ever felt like life just isn’t turning out the way you hoped? In this powerful message (originally shared on the Igniting Hope YouTube channel), Josh gets real about his own journey through disappointment, discouragement, and unmet expectations—and how God’s truth completely transformed his mindset. You’ll discover biblical keys for overcoming discouragement, shifting negative self-talk, and finding hope again when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re battling frustration, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that God is still working, and His plan for your life is good. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The difference between disappointment and discouragement—and how one can lead to the other. Why discouragement is one of the enemy’s sneakiest tactics to steal your joy and hope. How to stop striving for God’s love and start living from His love. Three practical tools to break free from disappointment: 1. Remember that God is pleased with you. 2. Trust that He’s always working things out for your good. 3. Change your self-talk and start speaking life over your circumstances. A simple Holy Spirit–led encounter exercise to release disappointment and receive God’s peace. Scriptures Mentioned: Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good for those who love God. Philippians 1:6 – He who began a good work in you will complete it. Hebrews 4:16 – Come boldly to the throne of grace. Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Key Takeaways: You can’t earn God’s love — you already have it. Disappointment becomes discouragement when you start agreeing with lies. What you focus on grows—so focus on what God is doing, not what He’s not. Your words steer your life—speak hope, gratitude, and faith daily. Freedom starts when you stop partnering with lies and start believing truth. Encouragement From Josh: “Stop working for God’s love and start working from His love.That one shift will change everything.” Want to Go Deeper? If you’ve been feeling stuck in discouragement or ready for breakthrough in your thinking, we’d love to walk with you through our Transformational Beliefs Coaching program. You’ll learn how to renew your mind, overcome limiting beliefs, and experience lasting freedom in your identity and purpose. Schedule your free consultation at: joshandcorina.com/coaching More episodes and resources: joshandcorina.com/podcast Chapters (00:00:00) - Believe and Become: How to Overcome Disappointment & discour(00:01:38) - Why Overcoming Disappointment and Discouragement(00:03:10) - What is Disappointment and Discouragement?(00:04:22) - How I Learned to Love My Calling(00:07:32) - 3 practical things to help overcome discouragement in your life(00:13:59) - Your Words Are the rudder of Your Life(00:16:02) - How to Overcome Disappointment and Discouragement