Leaving the Church & Finding Your Own Voice | Joni Woods

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Joni Woods spent nearly 20 years as a youth and young adult pastor before leaving both her marriage and the church that shaped her. Now an author and corporate consultant, she joins Wendy to talk about what it actually takes to trust yourself when the people around you don't agree with your choices. They explore:Why "anchoring down" on your own reasons matters more than winning an argument, especially when family, faith leaders, or an ex-spouse are working hard to change your mindThe difference between grace that heals a relationship and grace that's used to justify staying in something harmfulHow writing through a contentious divorce turned into a book meant to give other people language for what they're not ready to say out loud yetJoni's story isn't about rejecting faith. It's about redefining what alignment with it looks like on her own terms. Her decision to leave didn't come with anyone doing it for her or with her, and that's exactly the point: the anchoring has to come from inside.Connect with Joni:Get her book, Burned, Blocked, and Better than Ever: A Raw Journey of Healing: amazon.com/Burned-Blocked-Better-Than-Ever/dp/B0FGCXZBHX?tag=syty-20Instagram: instagram.com/authorjoniwoodsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joniwoodsWebsite: JoniWoods.com Referenced in this Episode:Coffee Chat with Joni: https://youtu.be/AC4ZlMAzeGMThe Vow Series: imdb.com/title/tt10222764/________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.