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What if your emotions were never meant to control your entire day… or your life?

In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we’re diving into a powerful concept that might completely shift the way you view your emotions — the idea that emotions only last about 90 seconds, and anything beyond that is often the result of the thoughts we continue to think.

When I first heard this, it made me pause and ask: How often am I all...

Your spiritual life doesn’t just impact you—it influences everyone around you.

In this heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming, I’m joined by Diana Marie, host of Circle Time for the Soul, as she shares how growing up in a Christian household shaped her faith and anchored her foundation in Christ. Through simple yet powerful family rhythms, Diana developed a relationship with God that continues to guide her today.

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In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, Joy sits down with Kari Davis to share her deeply moving story of faith, grief, healing, and restoration.

Kari’s life changed suddenly when her husband suffered a devastating brain hemorrhage, leaving her widowed with three young children. In the midst of overwhelming grief, uncertainty, and heartbreak, Kari had to navigate not only the pain of loss but the responsibility...

How can joy and suffering exist at the same time? And what does it look like to continue living fully for God after experiencing deep loss?

In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, Joy sits down with speaker, author, and ministry leader Kirby Kelly to talk about grief, hope, and the redemptive way God weaves our stories together.

Kirby shares insights from her book The Fabric of Hope, where she paints the beauti...

Are you already tempted to quit on the goals and dreams you were so excited about in January?

By March, motivation fades. Discipline feels heavy. The vision doesn’t feel as shiny anymore.

In this episode of The Journey to Becoming, I share a powerful story from when my husband played minor league baseball and what it meant to be “called up” to the next level. Players weren’t called up randomly. They were called up because someone s...

In this special episode, we’re celebrating 2 years of The Journey to Becoming podcast. 🤍

Thank you for showing up for yourself every week, applying what you’re learning, and sharing this show with the women in your life who need encouragement and truth. This community would not be what it is without you.

After celebrating, we dive into a powerful conversation about clarity.

Have you ever said, “I just need clarity” before taking a...

Do you ever feel busy all day… but still behind?

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple time management hacks that are helping me get my time back — and let me just say, I am not a Type A personality. I’m more creative, go-with-the-flow… maybe even Type C if that’s a thing. 😅

This isn’t about becoming more intense, more rigid, or more like someone else. It’s about knowing yourself, leading yourself, and being intentional with the t...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things, yet you still feel stuck, unmotivated, or like your momentum has quietly stalled? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming, we’re talking about three hidden, often overlooked things that are killing your momentum and keeping you from stepping fully into the life and purpose God has for you.

These aren’t obvious sins or loud distractions. They’re subtle patterns—ways of th...

If your heart’s desire for 2026 is to grow closer to God but you’re craving practical, realistic ways to do that, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 powerful and doable ways to grow in your Christian walk in 2026. These aren’t about perfection or religious pressure; they're about building intimacy with God, creating sustainable rhythms, and learning to walk with Him daily in real life.

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Why does money bring up so much fear, stress, or overwhelm, even when we’re doing “all the right things”?

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m joined by Brigid Tebaldi, a Nervous System + Identity Coach, to explore the deeper connection between your nervous system and your money story.

So often, budgeting, saving, or managing finances triggers anxiety, fear, shame, or avoidance. Instead o...

Parenting doesn’t suddenly get easier as kids grow — it just changes. In this honest and practical episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m joined by Nellie Harden, wife, mom of four daughters (ages 16–20), author, and speaker in family life and leadership, to talk all about what she calls “the great transition” — parenting in the middle years.

We dive into the real-life challenges and opportunities that come with raising te...

What if reading the Bible felt life-giving instead of overwhelming?

In this week’s episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with author Annie Weber, the heart and voice behind the book Astounding Truths. Annie’s passion is simple but powerful: helping people read God’s Word for themselves and truly understand it — not as religion, but as relationship.

Annie shares what inspired her to write Astounding Truths, a bite-s...

At the start of a new year, the noise of diet culture, quick fixes, and restrictive health trends is louder than ever. But what if true healing doesn’t start with another diet…it starts at the cellular level?

In this eye-opening episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m joined by Cynthia from Rooted Wellness, a live blood analyst who is helping women uncover the root causes of their health challenges and begin healing from th...

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s easy to fall into comparison, regret, or the pressure of feeling like you didn’t do enough. In this final episode of the year, we’re talking about reflection—not rumination.

This episode is an invitation to look back with grace, not judgment, and to move forward with faith, peace, and confidence in God’s timing. Drawing from Philippians 3:13–14, we explore what it means to press on toward the upward c...

What do you do when you’re standing in the middle, the space between God’s promise and its fulfillment? When answers feel delayed, emotions feel loud, and uncertainty tries to speak louder than faith?

In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we dive into what it truly means to trust God in the middle and why the words we speak matter more than we often realize. As believers, we always have a choice: we can agree with fea...

What does it really mean to live out your purpose as a follower of Christ? In this week’s episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with Anna McHaughlin for a powerful and refreshing conversation on trusting God in the middle, especially when it comes to discovering and walking in your God-given purpose.

Anna opens up about her own journey of trusting God through the unknowns and learning that purpose isn’t just about...

Today we’re kicking off a brand-new mini-series all about trusting God in the middle — those in-between seasons where the promise hasn’t fully come to pass, the prayers feel long, and yet we choose to believe anyway.

In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by my dear friend Cheyanne, who vulnerably opens up about her ongoing journey of believing for her husband’s salvation. Her story is raw, real, and such a powerful reminder th...

What does it look like to grow a thriving business without the hustle — one that honors God, your family, and your peace?

In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with Stefanie Gass — Christian business and podcast coach, boy mom, seven-figure CEO, and host of the top 20 globally ranked show, Online Business for Christian Women.

Stefanie shares her personal journey of surrendering her own plans and le...

We made it to Episode 100! And today’s milestone episode is a heartfelt celebration of God’s faithfulness, obedience, and the power of speaking life.

In this special episode, I take you all the way back to the exact day I launched this podcast—how nervous and excited I felt, how unqualified I thought I was, and the unforgettable message a friend sent me after listening to that very first episode. She spoke life, purpose, and prophe...