Healing from anxiety doesn’t need to feel hopeless. On today’s episode of the podcast, I am diving into making plans to manage anxiety, better deal with worry, and to release fear - all the things that you deal with on an everyday basis. If you’re looking for help for anxiety, listen in as I cover anxiety triggers, what causes anxiety in the brain, and ways you can start healing from anxiety, taking the first steps towards managing these feelings and patterns in your life.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:51] Ways you may be managing your anxiety [05:05] What causes anxiety in the brain [09:26] A ..read more

Do you struggle with anticipatory anxiety: that feeling of being unable to enjoy the present because you’re worried that bad things are ahead? Are you constantly “waiting for the other shoe to drop” in your life? Anticipatory anxiety is extremely common and definitely something that can derail our emotions and turn our thoughts away from the truth of God.  Today on the podcast we’re playing an excerpt from a coaching call inside the Christian Mindset Makeover where we discussed this topic and explored how we can stop worrying and better manage anticipatory anxiety. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02 ..read more

One of the toughest things about walking through ongoing trials is the long term effect on our emotions and often, the effect on our ability to trust God.  On this week’s episode of The Christian Mindset Coach podcast, you’ll hear Beverly’s journey back to godly confidence despite walking through an extended period of unemployment. Beverly, one of my coaching clients from the Christian Mindset Makeover, shares how addressing some core issues about how she’d defined her identity helped to renew and rebuild her confidence from God and ease her anxiety. Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and G ..read more

Have you ever found yourself asking questions about God? When we’re going through life trials or life is confusing, we tend to ask God questions such as “Where is God?” Maybe asking questions about God can feel uncomfortable, or even blasphemous, but the reality is that God created us to be curious beings. I invited author Lore Ferguson Wilbert to join us on the podcast to discuss how a real relationship with God allows room for God questions (including how to better understand God’s love for us) and provides opportunities to discover more of who He is and who we are in Him. Don’t miss this co ..read more

What do we do when we know biblical truth like “god loves me” but we don’t feel God’s love in our heart? This week is part two of how to address any hidden unbelief we have about God’s love for us (be sure to listen to part one). In this week’s episode, we’ll be breaking down specific action steps you can take to challenge these thoughts and replace them with God’s truth so that you can begin to feel the freedom, peace, and joy that comes with the knowledge of God’s unwavering love.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:36] Action step #1 to know God’s love: Practice awareness of God’s presence [09:33 ..read more

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it seemed fitting to address the number one question that the women I work with are asking: How do I believe that God loves me in my head and my heart? Even if you aren’t outright asking “does God love me” if there is a doubt and uncertainty about God’s love for you, it’s critical that you address that if you want godly confidence and a vibrant relationship with Christ.  Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into a deeper understanding of how our answer to this question shapes how we view ourselves and God. Join us on today’s episode, where we’ll be discuss ..read more

When we are hurting, it can be so helpful to find comfort in God’s love. There are many bible verses on love, but today we’re focusing on 5 love bible verses that comfort and calm when life is hard and we need to be reminded of the security of God’s love. These five Bible verses about love allow us to persevere through hard times so that we can find peace in every circumstance.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:53] Why Bible verses on love are important when we need comfort [06:18] Studying Bible verses on God’s love in the “I Am Loved Bible Study Course” [12:45] Bible Verse on Love #1: Psalm 86 ..read more

Do you have speech habits in your life that are undermining your self confidence? Negative self talk is something that we all struggle with at some point, and these seemingly innocent phrases can easily chip away at our ability to stand strong in our identity as God’s beloved daughters.  Join me as we discuss six specific negative self talk patterns and how we can stop negative self talk by replacing these words with positive phrases to embrace more gratitude, positivity, and healing. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [04:24]  Negative Self Talk Phrase #1: Switching “I have to” with “I get to” [06 ..read more

What are the everyday mindset skills we need to learn in order to make managing our emotions easier? We are in charge of our own mind maintenance, and today we’re talking about 3 essential life skills we can practice to help us discover more peace, joy and emotional stability.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:30] How mindset life skills can help us achieve greater peace and emotional stability  [05:32] Mind maintenance: How are our everyday habits helping or hurting us?  [09:29] Mindset Skill #1: Noticing and acknowledging  [14:53] Mindset Skill #2: Daily connection with Christ&nbs ..read more

We all know the power of our thought life and how inner lies can easily turn into anxiety triggers. But today’s guest Alisa Childers tells us that there are many cultural beliefs we’ve come to accept that are actually lies. These half truths promise us happiness and contentment, when in reality they’re actually leaving us anxious, exhausted, and self-obsessed. Alisa is a wife, mom, author, podcaster, blogger, speaker and worship leader. She was a member of the award winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl and she's currently a respected speaker at apologetics and worldviews conferences. Alisa is t ..read more