Walking in Freedom with Amy Riordan

Join me today for this last discussion of my book, "All of You". I saved this chapter in my book for last on purpose. Learning how to dwell in the secret place is so important and something that comes with practice and time. This is something we can do no matter what season of life we are in. There is such a place of intimacy with Jesus here that I want to share with you today. You can find my book here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0767DvMzI would love to hear your comments and feedback from these videos / episodes. I pray they have been a blessing to you! If you would like to contact me, you can reach me on my website (www.freetobemecoaching.net) or directly by emailing me at [email protected].~ Amy Riordan

Today I want to share a few helpful insights as you continue to progress on your healing journey. This is from Chapter 20 in my book, "All of You". If interested, you can purchase this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0ckndU1D

When I surrendered my heart and desires to Jesus, I went through a deep time of grieving. At the time, I didn’t know if grieving was something I should even do because much of it was surrounding what God didn’t want for me. This is when I started learning about the Holy Spirit being my Comforter. As I started embracing this, I realized He wanted me to take this grief to Him. He wasn’t angry with me for feeling it, and He didn’t want me to shove it down or pretend it wasn’t there. Join me today as I discuss Chapter 19: "A Time to Grieve" from my book, "All of You".

Have you surrendered your heart's desires, temptations, and fantasies to Jesus? This once sounded very daunting to me but now feels more like an invitation. This is what I am sharing today as I talk about Chapter 18 of my book, "All of You".You can find "All of You" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0dhOqNZa

Right now, each of us is being sustained by something or someone. We continue to tell ourselves if we just had more of _____ or have a better connection with ____, it would finally sustain us. It might even seem to work for a period of time. What often happens, though, is it ultimately leaves us feeling empty. Who or what are you turning to for sustenance?

For years, I was afraid that I ruined my brain with everything I had looked at and continually thought about. This is a very common fear with the women I talk to. You see, our brains get used to going down the same path. It directs itself along the path it has so easily been taking for so long. It's a well-traveled path, so taking a different route creates resistance. The good news is, with God's help we can create new pathways in our brain. In today's episode, I talk about how I started to see this work in my own life. "All of You" book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/02zsnoOC

Overcoming sexual strongholds is more than a physical battle. There's also a spiritual battle to be aware of that we can be equipped for. Join me as I talk about this on today's episode, based on Chapter 15 of my book, "All of You".

Do you have any toxic or unhealthy connections in your life? Today I talk about recognizing these kinds of relationships and how to break free from them.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "desire"?Desires can show up in many different ways in our lives. We can try to squelch them, but then they can pop back up again somewhere else.For years I saw many of my desires as "bad" and something I needed to numb, ignore, or somehow squelch. That didn't work (at all).I don't think that works for most of us.Could your desires be telling you something different than you think? 

Porn is created to cause a response in everyone that views it. When it starts to affect someone's attractions, it can cause a lot of fear, shame, and confusion. If this is something that has affected you, you are not alone. Related video: When Fear is Attached to Temptation

I had been trying to get my life together before I attempted to have a deeper connection with Jesus, but that wasn't working at all. Then something quite the opposite happened. As I gradually learned how to share with Him what was going on in the depths of my heart and life, (before I got my life together) I slowly started realizing it was ok to do this. The shame I felt started disappearing as I started building a deeper relationship with Him by being transparent with Him about everything I was walking through. He didn't scold me or turn away. He drew me in closer and started healing my heart.

If you were within walking distance of a place you wanted to visit, it would be very challenging to get there if you didn't know which direction to go, what street it was on, or what landmarks to look for nearby.This is how it can feel to want healing from sexual strongholds, if we don't know how to get there or even what it can look like.Join me as I discuss this today in Chapter 10 of my book, All of You.👉 All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

There's often a pattern involved in our continual temptations. Do you recognize a pattern of when you seem to be the most vulnerable? 👉 All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

Is anger and unforgiveness weighing you down? In this latest podcast episode, I talk about what forgiveness is (and what it isn't) and the freedom and healing that can come from being able to recognize it and release it in a healthy way. 👉 All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

For years I thought I just needed to work harder to shove down the pain in my heart. That seemingly worked for several years...until I had my first baby and everything came flooding up to the surface. Learning that Jesus could heal my heart was scary for me at first, but I started to learn just how much He could heal those very same places that I wasn't sure could ever be healed. 👉 All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

Join me as I talk about the how to reach out for help when you are a woman wrestling with sexual strongholds. This is such an important aspect to beginning the healing process, but it can be so scary and intimidating to reach out for help. In this episode, I read from Chapter 6 in my book, "All of You" about the importance of reaching out for help, who to reach out to, and how to do that.All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

Shame is something that has affected the majority of the women I have coached and ministered to over the years, and it is something that greatly affected my life for so many years, as well.And guess what? It affected my life for many years before I even recognized it. It was just there. This turned into a way of thinking and seeing myself for as long as I could remember, so I didn’t see it.As Jesus has set me free from layer after layer of shame, I have loved watching the same happen for so many women I have talked to over the years. Join me today as I share about breaking free from shame. All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

The internal picture we have of ourselves affects so many aspects of our lives. What is the picture you have of yourself? Is it time for a new one?All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a/

What if you discovered that the object of your focus may actually be holding you back and making you feel even more stuck? Join me as I discuss Chapter 3 of my book, "All of You" and discuss a very important shift in thinking that will help you tremendously. All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

In this episode, I discuss Chapter 2 of my book, "All of You" and talk about finding safety in letting Jesus into the deep, vulnerable places of our hearts. All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

"All of You" is a book I wrote for women who are seeking healing and freedom from sexual strongholds. Join me today and in the months to follow, as I walk us through this book, chapter by chapter. You do not need to have a book to join me, but if you would like to purchase one, you can find it here on Amazon: All of You Book: ⁠https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a⁠

Hello! It's a new season. Join me for season 2 of the Walking in Freedom podcast, as I walk us through my book, "All of You". You do not need to have a book to join me, but if you would like to purchase one, you can find it here on Amazon: All of You Book: https://a.co/d/7T7yT5a

I had so much fun recording these episodes and have valued all of your feedback along the way. Here's some info. I wanted to share before I'm back for Season 2 of the podcast in a few months.

Forgiving others is something God requires of us. But what does it really mean to forgive someone? I think we can sometimes have resistance towards forgiveness due to a misunderstanding of what it actually means to forgive. Join me today as I talk about the importance of forgiveness, what is actually is (and isn't) and how to be released from its heavy weight.

There are seasons in our lives when we feel absolutely barren. We can go through times when we feel completely stripped of everything that means something to us. Are you in a time like this right now?

As a follow-up to my last episode, I wanted to talk about reaching out for help a little bit more. This is such an important aspect to beginning the healing process, but it can be so scary and intimidating at the same time. In this episode, I read from a chapter in my book, "All of You" about the importance of reaching out for help, who to reach out to, and how to do that.Amy's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walking in Freedom Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Are you a woman looking for individual help for something you are walking through? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to inquire about coaching with Amy.

Are you a woman struggling with pornography? You are not alone. This is part of my story and a topic that is still not talked about as often as it needs to be. There are so many women who struggle with this, which is one of the reasons I keep sharing it. If this is something you are struggling with, you are not alone. There is incredible hope for you concerning healing and freedom. Maybe you feel far away from this kind of struggle. I encourage you to listen to this podcast episode, because you most likely know another woman who is struggling with this. You may just not know it, yet.Whether you are a woman who is struggling with this or if you know someone who does, I am believing that this episode will be helpful for you today. Amy's website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walking in Freedom Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "All of You" book mentioned in episode⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to inquire about coaching with Amy.

Today I want to present to you another way to think about desires. What comes to mind when you read the word “desire”? Do you believe your desires are something good to have, or are they something you need to restrain, ignore, or squelch? Could your desires be telling you something different than you think? Related articleConnect with Amy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walking in Freedom Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you a woman looking for individual help for something you are walking through? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to inquire about life coaching with Amy.

Are you in a season of waiting? Times like this can be frustrating, challenging, and even scary - especially when we don't know when the waiting will finally be over. Join me as I share some thoughts and encouragement for you if you are in a place like this today.

There can be many reasons why we can be hesitant to be still before Him. Sometimes we can be hesitant due to thoughts or feelings that might come to the surface when everything is silent. What do we do if that happens? Join me as I talk about all of this today, giving an example of how I just recently did this in my own life.

Have you ever felt like something in your heart or life suddenly has a bullseye on it, and you wonder where all the chaos inside of you came from? Sometimes it may seem like an attack of the enemy (sometimes it is) but sometimes it is the Holy Spirit revealing something in your heart that He wants you to see. As a result, there now seems to be a bullseye or huge spotlight on it. He doesn’t show us this to shame us but to show us what’s there so we can surrender it to Him, know Him more intimately, and be healed. 

How easy is it for you to talk to God about your temptations? (I’m talking about those temptations and struggles you face that you hesitate telling other people about, let alone God.)We know that God is already aware of our struggles, but many of us still often have great difficulty specifically talking to Him about them.I know that this has most definitely been an area of my life that I have done a lot of work in, and I have grown in this area so much as my relationship with the Lord has grown in depth and intimacy over the years. Today I want to share with you my own process of learning how to talk to God very specifically about my temptations and the many ways it ultimately helped in my life. I am praying this helps and encourages you!

This week’s podcast episode is about embracing our God-given characteristics that can often get left behind as we grow up. What did you enjoy when you were a kid? What did you value or put extra time into?Were you a natural leader? Compassionate or empathetic? A nurturer? A good listener? Maybe you were naturally business minded?These can all be indicators of some of the giftings and strengths that God put in you from very early on. It’s not too late to go back and embrace the fullness of who you were created to be.Coaching With Amy: Free to Be Me Coaching

Do you deal with shame or unworthiness due to your past? In this week's podcast episode, I talk about the shame and feelings of unworthiness I carried around with me, even years after breaking free from a pornography addiction. I also talk about a weekend that was a huge turning point for me. I look forward to sharing it with you! I’m praying that the Lord uses this to speak to you in the way that you need it today.Mentioned in This Episode: The Heart of the Matter Documentary

We can come to several different intersections in our lives where we begin to ask ourselves, "Who am I?" and "Am I doing what God has called me to do?". These can be difficult questions to ponder sometimes, and they can also be questions filled with frustration, fear, and uncertainty. Join me today as I share how we can walk through these kinds of seasons in our lives with joy and a sense of hopeful expectation as we remind ourselves (and sometimes discover for the first time!) who God created us to be.Coaching with Amy: Free to Be Me Coaching

Have you felt buried under the weight of discouragement lately? Join me today as I candidly talk about a recent situation in my life where I unexpectedly felt under the weight of extreme discouragement (and how I finally found my way out of it).

When we try to overcome something, break free from a bad habit, addiction, or something else we want to change, we can often put most of our focus on what we’re wanting to change. It can be incredibly frustrating to do everything we know but still be stuck. What if you discovered that the object of your focus may actually be holding you back and making you feel even more stuck? Join me as I share a very important shift in thinking that will help you begin to finally walk in freedom.Mentioned in This Episode: Bob Hamp @ Think Differently Academy

In this first episode I talk about why I never thought I'd be able to share my story with anyone (*hint: shame) and why I have such a passion to see other women walk in freedom as a result. You can walk in freedom! Jesus has healed my heart, (and continues to do so) and I know He can do the same for you. About Amy:She is a certified life coach, author, and speaker. She is passionate about walking with women as they pursue intimacy with Jesus, as He heals their hearts, and as they and discover who God created them to be. Amy lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two teenagers and can often be found taking pictures outdoors, writing, reading, spending time with friends and family, and camping in the summer.Coaching with Amy: Free to Be Me Coaching

Are you wrestling with fear or shame? Have you felt stuck or discouraged lately? Or do you have wounds in your heart that need healed? Then this podcast is for you. I’ve created this podcast to help you pursue deeper intimacy with Jesus and walk in freedom as you discover and embrace who you were created to be.