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Rest for Her Soul
This show helps women suffering from exhaustion and burnout find rest and joy by connecting with God through short, guided Christian scripture meditations. Learn how to experience God’s joy and abundance through teachings on God’s promises, how to say no, sleep and boundaries, rhythms and routines, gratitude, and more. I share my own story of recovery from burnout. I believe women can heal from overwhelm and thrive while pursuing their God-given purpose and dreams.
Episodes
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The Best News Ever | Breathe & Receive | 63
Today's simple guided meditation is about how you have been reconciled to God - made right before God - though Jesus' death on the cross. This is literally the best news ever! Take a few minutes to let that truth wash over you before you continue about your day. --- Today's scripture passage:...
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God Delights in You | Breathe & Receive | 62
Do you have trouble really believing that God delights in you? That he actually LIKES you? Or maybe you believe it, but you don't feel it in your heart? Listen to this episode to meditate on the way God delights in who he made you to be, and let that truth sink a little deeper into your heart....
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Jesus Appears to Mary | Breathe & Receive | 61
Only have a few minutes, but you want to fill your mind with God's Word? Don't underestimate the importance of seeking God in those little moments. Here's a short and sweet meditation on the tender moment when Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene after he rose from the dead. Let God's truth renew your...
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Feel More Joy Right Now | Breathe & Receive | 60
Research tells us that intentional gratitude makes us happier. Listen to this meditation and reflect on all the good in your life and in the world. There's more good than you might realize! Open your heart to feel the joy that comes from being grateful. James 1:17 (NIV) Every good and perfect…
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When You Need a Reminder That Jesus Loves You | Breathe & Receive | 59
Settle into this relaxing centering prayer as you take some deep breaths and focus on the truth that the Creator of the universe loves YOU. It's such a profound idea that it can be hard to wrap our heads around. So I invite you to sit with that thought and chew it over. Life is so much better…
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Gratitude to Transform the Way You See Your Husband | Breathe & Receive | 58
God made your husband's body, and it is good. Maybe you need a little reset in the way you think about your husband. Listen and reflect on all the ways you're attracted to him, and all the beautiful things about him. You'll be glad you did! Today's scripture is Song of Songs 5:10-16 (NIV) My...
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11 Tips to Help Break Your Phone Addiction | 57
If you're tired of losing time to endless scrolling on your phone, and you want to get your life back, this episode is for you! Our phones are great tools! But too many of us are addicted to them in unhealthy ways. In this episode I share 11 practical things I've done to use my phone as a tool,...
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Life or Destruction? You Get to Choose | Breathe & Receive | 56
God doesn't force you to do anything. You have free will. You get to choose how you live. God gives us a blueprint for the best way to live, according to Him, the Creator of the universe. But you don't have to do anything he says. It's a choice. It's HARD to walk the path of true life though,...
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Listening to Those Promptings and Dreams in Your Heart | Breathe & Receive | 55
Dreams aren't just for THOSE people who you see on Instagram with their successful business and pretty clothes. Don't let yourself wake up one day when you're 80 and realize that you never went on the beautiful adventures that God was calling YOU to. Yes, EVEN YOU have dreams in your heart, given...
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You Lack Nothing Because the Lord is Your Shepherd | Breathe & Receive | 54
Let the familiar words of Psalm 23 speak to you in a fresh way today. Tune in to this episode to listen to these words slowly and intentionally. Psalm 23 (NIV) A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he...
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The Way Jesus Taught Us to Pray | Breathe & Receive | 53
Slow down and meditate on these familiar words to hear them in a fresh way. Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our...
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Moms, God Is Gently Leading You as You Lead Your Children | Breathe & Receive | 52
God sees the diapers you change, the encouragement you speak, the patience you give, the food you prepare, the lessons you teach, the adventures you plan, the little ones you hold. No parenting expert can help you lead your children as well as the One who created your children. He may point you…
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Why We Need to Be Ruthless With Limits on Our Phones | 51
You're probably tired of hearing about your phone, but we MUST not let our phones master us. If you want to live into the adventures and purpose that God has for you, you can't be scrolling all day. There's so much real life to be lived, if only we would put down the screens. I'm not talking…
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Mommy & Me Moments with Jesus | God Comforts You Like a Mother Comforts Her Child | 50
Do this meditation WITH your kids! You know the value of being still and meditating on God's word, and you'd love for your kids to do it, but you're not sure how. This is your solution! This meditation is only 3 minutes long - perfect for your kids between 2 and 6 years old. Invite your child to...
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Abide. Dwell. Remain. Endure. Be Present. Stay. | Breathe & Receive | 49
If you're tired, anxious, stuck, and frustrated, Jesus invites you to abide in his love. He says that in doing so, his joy will be in you (that's joy from the Creator of the Universe!), and that your joy may be complete. That sounds refreshing on a soul level. Listen to Jesus' words about it in...
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Relax, You're Not the Creator of the Universe | Breathe & Receive | 47
Do you ever feel frustrated that you don't understand why things happen in your life? We can't understand everything that happens, but we can find relief in knowing that God is running the universe - and we're not. We're meditating on these passages in today's episode: Job 38:1-18 (NIV) Then the...
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Your Safe Place to Fall Apart Under God's Wings - Imaginative Prayer | Breathe & Receive | 46
You're Just. So. Tired. It's the worst. The baby kept you up last night, and you NEED to have energy for all the things you have to do today. Your exhaustion may not go away, but God is our very real place of refuge for all the hard things in life - your lack of sleep included. This guided...
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When You're Struggling With Racing Thoughts | Breathe & Receive | 45
Are you feeling frazzled because of all the thoughts swirling in your mind? Are your thoughts stopping you from falling asleep? This meditation guides you through giving your thoughts to God, who listens and who cares. Today's passage is Psalm 5:1-3 (NIV) Listen to my words, Lord, consider my...
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When You Feel Anxiety - A Guided Scripture Meditation | 44
When those anxious thoughts overwhelm you. When you get stuck in your head and freeze. God invites you to share everything with him - your anxiety, fears, anger, frustrations - all of it, and he meets you there with his truth and love. He's your loving Heavenly Father who knows how he created you...
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3-Minute Reset for Moms - Guided Deep Breathing | 43
Ever wish you could just start your day over? Press play on this mini episode to reset your energy for the rest of your day! Listen in the bathroom, in the car, or before getting your little one up from their nap to pause and get your mind and body into a better place so you can work better and...
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Some of the Many Reasons to Praise God (Psalm 98) | Breathe & Receive | 42
Need a reminder of why God is good? Listen to this meditation on Psalm 98 and let your heart swell with joy and praise. God is good, and you GET to follow him and be loved by him! Get your favourite blanket, take a few deep breaths, and let your heart be reminded of his goodness. Our text today…
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Peace When You're Feeling the Trouble of the World | Breathe & Receive | 41
You will have trouble in life. Ugh. Jesus tells us that, and we know there's no way of escaping trouble in this world. But he also promises us his peace when we abide in him. Listen to this meditation to seek God's loving presence and get some hope in the troubles you're facing. These are Jesus’...
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When You Need a Reminder of the Beautiful Parts of Your Child's Personality | Breathe & Receive | 40
Not everything our little ones do is adorable. Listen to this guided meditation when you need a reminder of all the delightful parts of their little personalities. Your children are made in the image of God, just like you are, and when the days are full of teething and tantrums, sometimes we need...
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For the Tired Mom of Littles Who Wants to Delight in Her Children | Breathe & Receive | 39
Have you lost your sense of awe and wonder at your little ones? This meditation will help you refocus on the good gift of your children, even when you're exhausted. It'll help change your perspective when you're tired from dealing with challenging behaviour, teething, and tantrums. Our passage...
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The True Definition of Love - Advent Week 4 | Breathe & Receive | 38
What is love? I get the 90's song by Haddaway stuck in my head (I definitely had to look up the artist)! But what IS love? People like to come up with their own definitions of love, but God tells us what love truly is. Not only does he tell us, he showed us by sending Jesus to rescue us. We were…
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A Joy-Filled Birth - Advent Week 3 | Breathe & Receive | 37
There's nothing like a newborn baby - precious and awe-inspiring and entirely dependent. The God who created the universe chose to come into the world as a little baby boy to give us what we need most: to be saved from our sin, from the evil in the world and in our own hearts. This week's...
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The Day All Suffering Will End - What We're Waiting For - Advent Week 2 | Breathe & Receive | 36
As moms, when our children face difficulties, pain, and hurt in this life, we can point them to the hope we have in the new beginning when there will be no more pain and suffering when Jesus returns. As followers of Jesus, one day we will experience the most beautiful beginning. All things will…
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We Have Hope Because Jesus Is THIS GOOD - Advent Week 1 | Breathe & Receive | 35
Are you TIRED? Tired of fighting? Tired of the disappointments? Maybe this year has been one hard thing after another for you. When we're used to hearing it, saying Jesus is our hope can sound really trite when we're facing very real and very awful pain and disappointment. But I encourage you to...
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Literally Counting Your Blessings - There's SO MUCH to Be Thankful for! | 34
Have you ever literally counted your blessings? I bet if you did, there would be many more than you think! That's what we're doing in this episode! So get a pen and paper, and be prepared to feel a little lighter and a little more joyful than you did before listening. Gratitude is shown to make…
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WHAT A YEAR. When You Need to Lament | 33
If you've experienced loss this year, this episode is for you. Maybe you're feeling burned out, exhausted, at the end of your rope, or hopeless. Maybe you've been separated from loved ones, or you've missed out on important life events like travel or a wedding. Bring your grief, anger…
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God is Good. That's True No Matter What You Feel or Experience | Breathe & Receive | 32
Do you believe that God is good? It's hard to believe that when we're suffering or disappointed. But the Bible tells us about God's character, and it tells us that he is good. He is faithful. His love for us continues forever. Let's CHOOSE to thank him and praise him because of his character. He…
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Dream with God About What You Could Do With Your Time Instead of Looking at Worthless Things | Breathe & Receive | 31
How much time do you waste every day? Is it on your phone? Something else? What could you do instead? Rest more? Laugh more? Finish a project? Actually learn to connect with God and hear from him? Start a business? Get outside more? Dare to dream a little! Whatever it is, I bet there are things...
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TIRED of Being Tired? How to Find Rest on a Soul Level | 30
You don't have to be exhausted all the time. You can be a non-anxious, joy-filled, peaceful presence to those around you. God invites us all to have rest that's so deep, it's on a soul level. We don't need to live frantic, exhausting lives. When we look to Jesus, ask him, and study how he lived…
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No Anxiety or Worry in a Year of Drought | 29
This sure feels like a year of drought, doesn't it? So many plans have been cancelled, things lost, things changed. Is it truly possible to NOT be anxious or worried in a year like 2020? God tells us more about this possibility in Jeremiah 17:5-8. Listen to this calming meditation and be…
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Breathe & Receive: Love in Action - Part 3 | 28
Want to do something about the evil in the world? Love your enemies. Yep. That's what Jesus did, and he calls us to do the same. "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink." This is impossible to do by sheer willpower - but we don't do it in our own…
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The Trouble We Have Now is Temporary but What Is Unseen Is Eternal | Breathe & Receive | 27
No matter how bad things are, when we're in Christ, we remember that this is not the end. We have SO much hope, because we're focused on what is eternal. Get cozy, close your eyes, and listen to this hope-filled passage from the Living Word of our loving Creator. Today's passage is 2 Corinthians...
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Breathe & Receive: Love in Action - Part 2 | Romans 12:14-18 | 26
When there's so much turmoil in the world, we long for peace. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. Did you catch that? LOVE our ENEMIES. That's impossible for us to do by willpower alone. The thought of trying makes me cringe. The amazing thing is that when we invite the Holy Spirit into our…
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Breathe & Receive: Love in Action - Part 1 | Romans 12:9-13 | 25
How do we love others well? Here, the apostle Paul gives us some action steps we can take that have stood the test of time. They're as relevant now as they were 2000 years ago. Listen as we begin with some deep breaths, a whole body relaxation, and then hear the Word of God that refreshes us like...
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The Creator of the Universe Made You and Loves You | Breathe & Receive | 24
God is NOT too busy for you. The same God who created galaxies, planets, animals, and people loves YOU on a personal level. He cares about every single person, because he dreamed up every single person who has ever lived. It's hard to wrap my mind around it. Listen to this meditation on Psalm 8…
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When You Need God's Love and Faithfulness | Breathe & Receive | 23
When you feel like you're being attacked from all sides, like David did, look for God's love and faithfulness. Listen to Psalm 57 to be reminded of God's love and protection over you. Exciting news!! I'll be leading the morning scripture meditation at the Be Radiant conference on Saturday,...
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How Do You Know If You're Walking by the Spirit? | 22
God gives us this amazing gift of the Holy Spirit, but how do you know if you're walking by the Spirit? Did you know there things you can look for in your life to know if you're walking by the Holy Spirit or not? There's evidence you can see. Just like the fruit on a tree tells you what kind of...
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Breathe & Receive: When You Feel Like Everyone is Against You | 21
Do you feel like everyone is out to get you? You're not the only one. David felt the same way, and he wrote this poetry about it. Listen to this ancient cry to God in the Psalms. David decided he wouldn't be afraid of his enemies because God was with him. Listen to this calming meditation to...
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God Loves You THIS Much | Breathe & Receive | 20
God did the unimaginable. 💕 He gave his one and only son. Think about your son.👦🏻 Or your daughter.👧🏾 It almost hurts to think about how much you love them, doesn't it? Think about how much God loves his son, Jesus. 💕 And then realize that he loves YOU so much it can be hard to…
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The Best Way to Live - God's Blueprint for You | 19
You give your children boundaries and rules to keep them safe so they can THRIVE! Within the loving boundaries you set, they are better able to play and learn. Our loving Heavenly Father does the same for us. He gives us a blueprint for how to live to that we thrive and love one another. In our...
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You Can Walk in FREEDOM When You Learn God's Laws | Breathe & Receive | 18
So you want to live a life of DELIGHT and freedom? Stop listening to the so-called gurus out there, and listen to the Creator of the universe instead! He's the one who made you, so he knows the best way to be human! Learning God's rules for living is the path to delight, true life, and freedom....
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When You're Worried About What Others Think of You | Breathe & Receive | 17
Are you LACKING CONFIDENCE because you're scared of what someone thinks of you? Are you scared to disappoint someone, or to be yourself because of what others might think? You don't need to stay stuck like that! In this episode we hear what God has to say about fearing others. God is SO big and…
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Does God Seem Distant? Try This | 16
Are you frustrated that you don't seem to be feeling God's presence or hearing from him? Does your 10 minute morning quiet time not seem to make much of a difference? In this episode we talk about what it looks like to really seek God, and there's time for you to pray and reflect at the end....
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When You Feel Like You're in a Battle | Breathe & Receive | 15
There's a LOT going on in the world right now, and it can feel pretty intense. Are you overwhelmed by it all? It can feel like you're in the middle of a battle. Do you feel like you're barely coping? You don't have to struggle to survive. God gives us instructions for how to stand firm in his…
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When You Want to Hear From God | 14
Deep down, does it feel like hearing from God is for other people, but not for you? Do you struggle to hear from God? Are you frustrated and confused? Or do you want to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus? In this episode, we'll walk through a simple way that's outlined in scripture to…
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How to Love Someone When You're Frustrated With Them | 13
Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with someone in your life? Maybe your child is throwing tantrums daily, your husband doesn't seem to listen, or your colleague is speaking to you in a condescending way. You want to be kind and loving, but it feels impossible. During the COVID-19…
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This show helps women suffering from exhaustion and burnout find rest and joy by connecting with God through short, guided Christian scripture meditations. Learn how to experience God’s joy and abundance through teachings on God’s promises, how to say no, sleep and boundaries, rhythms and routines, gratitude, and more. I share my own story of recovery from burnout. I believe women can heal from overwhelm and thrive while pursuing their God-given purpose and dreams.
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