Courageous Radiance podcast

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Girls-It's Time to Let Go! 22:10

1 day sitten22:10

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Can you relate to this: just when I think life’s under control, and a problem averted or solved, something new comes crashing in?! Perhaps, you’ve finally decided to trust God, again, and you even make steps to loosen the death grip on life, then…CRASH…BANG! You open your eyes to another tough parenting moment, a hard season of marriage, work demands, a health crisis, and more unexpected storms in life’s forecast. Suddenly you’re spiraling from a mountaintop Instagram-worthy post into the valley...again. Climbing our way back up the mountain of happiness, from the hard pit, week after month after year is exhausting ! The cycle then repeats, and back we go to a death grip on life and relationships due to prior disappointment in letting go. In truth- my invisible cloak of self-reliance was a self-made shield against not only experiencing disappointment from others but most of all by God. My buy-in to the distorted lies of self-made strategy and resourcefulness eroded my faith in Christ alone and prayer. Worry and striving became normalized and ‘just trusting in God a risk. In our roles as wives and mothers, we manage, fix, and control many things, especially within the walls of our minds. Isn’t that what strong women do? In honest conviction, I could worship at church, serve in ministry, share the gospel, and even read the Bible about trusting God and faith, yet still deny the necessity of surrendering to the smallest level of my thoughts. Doesn’t the Bible say, “We can do all things through Christ” (Philippians 4:13) ? Yet somehow, 'through Christ' became a more suggestive afterthought, rather than as the mandate requisite. Deeply underneath all of the exhaustive striving efforts, and need to control, is something that can’t be run from: fear. * Am I doing enough? * Is God really in control? * If not me, won’t everything fall apart? The lie of Satan is- to carry these burdens, on our own. Nevertheless, we’re crumbling under the weight! Unfortunately, our marriages and children feel the whiplash of our bottled-up bitterness, fear, and anxiety. It’s time to let it go! Each day, consider trying a momentary heart assessment with the truth from the Holy Spirit, John 16:13 , and allow Him to reveal things hindering us from surrender. The truth of Jesus Christ- is to “come, follow me” . Courageously give Jesus all of the mess around us, and the over-powering storm of emotions and internal intangibles such as anxiety, despair, bitterness, excessive negativity, and worry. “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it.” -Mark 8:35 Victory is experienced through faith to let go . That’s a crazy paradox! However, our surrender is not done blindly or by chance, instead it’s a daily intentional decision to trust Yahweh, LORD, the One who independently sustains it all. Consider a quick mental exercise: Meditate on the names of God to renew your thinking and exchange destroyers, such as fear, doubt, being overwhelmed, anxiety, and overthinking for the unshakeable peace of Jesus Christ. * El Roi – The Lord who sees you, everyday-all day. * Yahweh Raah – The Lord who guides as a devoted and loving shepherd. * El Elyon – The Lord that reigns above all and is fully in control. So, about this podcast episode- let’s jump back into our Book of Psalm reading journey, next up is Psalm 108. A real battle is underway 24/7, and it’s mandatory, not a cute suggestion, to stand 10 toes down and all-out fight from our seated position in Christ (Colossians 3:1) ; the real battle strategy that wins against control. Are you ready? Trust the One who never fails. Let’s do it together, each day shoulder to shoulder. Cheering for you! Brittany This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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The Cross: Beauty in Breaking 23:50

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“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” -1 Peter 4:12-13 I put on my cross necklace daily, sometimes pairing it with earrings—but what does the cross truly represent? The dainty charm wasn’t celebrated over 2000 years ago as it is today. Jesus, in Mark 8:34, invites us to deny ourselves, pick up our cross, and follow Him; what does that mean? Could a loving God call us to hug our moments or lifelong plights of suffering? In today’s episode, I share a powerful devotional from Oswald Chambers which challenges the present culture's comfort-driven mindset to shift our hearts toward the truth which is that following Christ means embracing His suffering . Unfortunately, our dreams of a perfect marriage to our wonderful best friend aren’t exempt from Jesus’s invitation. Nor is our cherished role as mothers, which we often place at the center of our lives, going to be an addendum to the call to follow Jesus while dragging our cross. When we understand the gospel of suffering, the trials we face as wives and moms have a deeper meaning. My hope is for this episode to normalize the difficulty. I pray that 1 Peter 4 can be applied daily to encourage your trust in the LORD, who sees you in all troubles. Cheering for you! -Brittany This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Stuck to Strengthened: God's Rescue Story 23:41

16 päivää sitten23:41

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Psalm 107 is on deck today! Life has rhythms, good and bad, which ones are we stuck in that God wants to free us from? Let’s explore God’s rescue for not just the Israelites in the reading of Psalm 107, but today in our lives as well. Opening our hearts to the voice of the Holy Spirit welcomes in freedom and transforms us from the inside out. Thriving in marriage can begin in the heart of one spouse. Our perspective aligned with God and modeled by Jesus allows us to not only shift our present circumstances but to transform our hearts. It’s easy to feel stuck! However, we have a Heavenly Dad who offers us a way out by way of gratitude, humility, and surrender. Let’s unpack the shift in our attitude; it becomes an opportunity for growth. Even if your marriage feels stuck, remember God has been in the business of rescue since the beginning of mankind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Story of Mercy: Break Raggedy Rhythms 29:02

5 weeks sitten29:02

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Have you ever assessed the themes surrounding your life? Are there patterns of your rebellion to God’s restoration that can be traced? “They forgot God, their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt.” -Psalm 106:21 Today’s podcast is from Psalm 106. I pray that the Holy Spirit illuminates God’s enduring faithfulness despite our constant failures. While it’s easy to read about the Israelites' shortcomings, applying the truth of this text to our lives as wives, mothers, career women, ministry leaders, and more makes it hit harder. Here’s the great news for those of us who believe and trust in Jesus: He is a merciful, compassionate, and grace-filled High Priest. When we constantly blow it, our hope can remain secure in God who deeply cares about us. Not only does Jesus see us in the situations we face, He is full of empathy for our daily burdens; He once walked the earth both fully man and God. Obedience is a “how” response to demonstrating faith in God. In practical terms, as mothers and wives, exploring the root issues of waywardness requires us to be honest about the daily practices that lead us to self-reliance instead of surrender. This crazy cycle of forgetting God and returning to Him started in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve—and unfortunately, it continues today. Knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better, and doing better doesn’t assure we will always know better. Let’s commit—right now—to the transformative power that Jesus offers for each of our lives. Consider this shift: as mothers and wives, our knowing and doing better no longer centers on us; rather, it points to how well we are imitating and following Jesus. It’s time to forego an empty-hearted, performance-based lifestyle and pick up the pursuit of authentic trust, clinging to Jesus as the only answer to our mess. I’m thankful that the light in the gospel heals, and can reorient our life path. Let’s dive into this episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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I Almost Quit My Marriage 23:56

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Psalm 105 is up ladies! What a mighty God we serve! He has done amazing things. He can do all things. I inwardly gave up on believing my husband would be any different than he was. Many times, for many years, I quit my marriage until God granted me clarity in Mark 8:34-35. Following Jesus is the hardest thing possible, yet it is the required term of agreement in becoming His disciple. Our obedience to remain in places of suffering, while simultaneously boasting the fruits of the spirit, such as joy and peace, calls for empowerment from God. Yahweh Macadesh means the LORD who Sanctifies. Following God, from a core faith, not an outward phony check-the-box washes us and makes us holy. I am the first to admit I fought and bucked against the transformation. Following Christ, and imitating His every move, means that we are on a journey of holiness. Happiness is an amazing bonus to the hard things we commit ourselves to, but happiness is ultimately a short-lived choice. Anchored wives and mothers courageously choose to cling to Jesus for the long run, happiness or no happiness. Lord, may any woman reading this or listening to the podcast, be drawn to Your presence and power in her circumstance(s). Strengthen her each day for the tasks ahead. Help us, God! There is nowhere else we can go or turn besides You. Thank you for your grace and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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God Holds Your Life Together 21:48

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Who keeps our lives from untangling and breaking apart? Even if in a tumultuous season, who can sustain it all, to include the unseen pieces to the story? Only God. As we dive into Psalm 104, it’s been a beautiful, humbling exploration into God’s infinite wisdom and eternal care for all of creation. As wives and moms, y’all! #teamalot sometimes doesn’t grasp all the weight we carry. Sometimes it’s a battle to maintain our peace while supporting our husbands and building up our children. Yet, we have a Source of true peace; trusting and surrendering in Jesus as our sustainer. Lean into a few practical and applicable ways to surrender to Christ daily and allow Him to fill your home with His peace! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Setting a Vision for Your Home 27:45

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“Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” Proverbs 29:18 ESV Vision boards are not man-made concepts, but rather from the divine. Do you have a vision for yourself? Marriage? Children? Become the pacesetter of your home byway of an inner revival found in your surrender to Christ. Let’s get practical ladies as we assess our limitations in the light an Almighty God. Psalm 103 is a fantastic reminder for us to remember God’s surplus for every one of our needs. Cheering for you ! ************** Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Bible-study EVERY first Sunday at 8pm 👉🏾NEXT MEETING 1/5!! Can’t wait to see you there! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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7 Scriptures to Pray in Marriage 25:01

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What’s the best tool to thriving in marriage? (Perhaps you asked)! Surrendering all of your heart, expectations, plans, and more to God (alone) to fill. Yes, there are more tactics, but the foundational principle of trusting God to propel marriage is in surrender. Even more so if this is a hard season! I want to share 7 Bible verses that encourage trusting God even if the bottom falls out! Cheering for you ! ************** Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 👉🏾NEXT MEETING 1/5!! Can’t wait to see you there! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Becoming the Wife Made for this Moment 22:13

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Any wife worn down by challenging valleys? Any momma unsettled and wrestling with the concept of worry vs. faith in the present hurdles? What if today is the day you set your hope to believe and internally prepare for the glory of God tomorrow? This episode dives into trusting God without the evidence of what we’re hoping for. Today’s reading of Psalm 102 will equip & empower your faith to pivot to rest in an all-powerful and faithful God! Cheering for you, sister in Christ! ************** Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 👉🏾NEXT MEETING /51!! Can’t wait to see you there! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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A Wife and Mom Who Guards Her Heart and Home 17:58

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Jesus is calling for us to all level up. Like me, have you ever used easier targets to justify that you’re more righteous or doing better than Gods version of you? Psalm 101, in today’s episode, challenges us to start cleaning up our homes, and not with a sponge, by exploring how to live a blameless life, while balancing the responsibilities of marriage and motherhood. Cheering for you, sister in Christ! ************** Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 NEXT MEETING 12/1!! Can’t wait to see you there! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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How to Prioritize God Amidst Being a Mom 20:08

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Raise your hand if adding in time with God feels like one more life demand! What if Jesus became the pacesetter at the center of your life? No more days of a whip cream add on, now Jesus is the coffee, the main thing! Psalm 100 is a powerful template to rightly align motherhood & marriage from the pace of worship as the created to the Creator. Thanks for tuning in today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Thrive Amongst Politics 20:00

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Have you been celebrating or fearful in last week’s election results? When Jesus says to “be in the world but not of the world” in John 17:14, how do we thrive at this? God is holy. How can we wives and mothers seek peace and strength from God’s power? Especially in chaotic times such as these. Today’s episode, Psalm 99, is a reminder for us to realign and shed away the things obstructing our following the example of holy living. Cheering for you, sister in Christ! ************** Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 NEXT MEETING 12/1!! Can’t wait to see you there! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Be Unshakeable in Times Such as These 18:27

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Gratitude. What does it mean to you? What purpose does it serve? Is God still in control? God invites us to a gratefulness boot camp everyday. As the 50 squats a day challenge shapes the quads, what would 50 intentional points of gratitude do for your spirit? Quite possibly this valley or mountain season is meant to discipline your heart to love God more than anything else. In this episode , Psalm 98, consider asking Jesus to help this be a daily anthem for your spirit. ************** Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 NEXT MEETING 12/1!! Can’t wait to see you there! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Your Guaranteed Joy 18:01

18 weeks sitten18:01

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Have the present challenges become overwhelming? Does doubt cloud the reality of joy? God is higher than any mountain we face. Psalm 97 calls us back to remember our anchor in Christ and to trust Him to carry us through. In Christ, as wives and moms, we can overcome anything! I think today’s episode will uplift you for the day ahead! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OIK1AaAryJM?si=XYD_JiLCCVtdlehK ———- Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 NEXT MEETING 12/1!! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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Rejoice in All Seasons 15:42

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Have you ever found yourself lacking awe in the things that once were exciting? Our internal light, from God in us, cannot be on a dimmer. Gratitude and cultivation of a “I get to” attitude establishes a deep root of inner joy and peace that flows to every space we touch. Our marriages, raising our babies and experiencing a deep sense of joy each day resides in the words we speak. I believe that this strategy Christ reveals will be life changing for you! ….. Join the CR FB group: NEW topic each week💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/DcbMo6Bb2q43zzgY/?mibextid=K35XfP ….. Join our monthly Anchored Wives Workshops EVERY first Sunday at 8pm💚 NEXT MEETING 11/3!! ***Sign up on the website below*** www.courageousradiance.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com…

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