Holiday Survival Guide: Part 1
from Revelation Within On the Go! Hosted by Heidi Bylsma-Epperson and Christina Motley
Send us Fan Mail The holidays can bring pressure from every side—food, family, spending, and the expectation to keep it all together. In this first episode of our Holiday Survival Guide series, we’re preparing our hearts before the holiday rush begins. Together, we’re learning to trade perfection and willpower for peace, presence, and a deeper connection with God. Instead of pushing through on autopilot, we’re asking better questions: What happens when we invite God into our expectations, our meals, and our emotions? How might a renewed mind shift the way we eat, love, and show up this season? We also share five intentions of Spirit-led eating that act like gentle guideposts: waiting for true hunger, inviting God into every meal, choosing just-right portions, creating peaceful eating moments, and stopping at “just enough.” Along the way, we offer practical tools that actually fit real life—truth lists for gatherings, praise breaks in the car, and quick mind-renewal moments amid errands. Underneath it all is freedom: food is a gift, not a savior, and growth matters more than perfection. We’re practicing grace, “failing well,” and choosing the better feast—wisdom, peace, and joy that lasts long after the decorations come down. November 17, 2026 Tuesdays 3:30pm 8 sessions Fresh Wind Fresh Desire Find out more https://teamlifeisgood.com/fresh Support the show Learn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org
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Send us Fan Mail The holidays can bring pressure from every side—food, family, spending, and the expectation to keep it all together. In this first episode of our Holiday Survival Guide series, we’re preparing our hearts before the holiday rush begins. Together, we’re learning to trade perfection and willpower for peace, presence, and a deeper connection with God. Instead of pushing through on autopilot, we’re asking better questions: What happens when we invite God into our expectations, our...
Chapters
- 0:00 Launching The Holiday Survival Series
- 1:52 Why Holidays Trigger Stress And Overeating
- 3:25 Welcoming God Into Expectations And Plans
- 5:28 Reshaping Patterns With Mind Renewal
- 6:55 Prayer Of Invitation For The Season
- 7:32 The Five Intentions Of Spirit-Led Eating
- 12:05 Gratitude And Praise As A Meal Posture
- 16:42 Choosing Life-Giving Foods And Portions
- 19:38 Creating Peaceful Eating Amid Chaos
- 24:37 Stopping At Just Enough And Finding Joy
- 27:12 Mind Renewal And Truth Lists For Events
- 32:07 The Duct-Taped Cookies And Practical Truths
- 36:50 Progress Over Perfection And Failing Well
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