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** TOP 1.5% Global Podcast ** Online Community for Christian Women Discipleship Community, Accountability, Life Coaching for Women of Faith, Vision Building & Planning Joy Johnson- Community Builder, Life Coach, CEO The podcast you need in your life as a Christian woman who is ready to step in to all that God created them to be. Are you sick and tired of feeling stuck in life? Do you constantly feel like you are trying to manage your responsibilities all at once as a mom, or wife only to be left completely exhausted by the end of each day? Do you deal with crippling fear & doubt that can invade your mind at any given moment and weighs you down mentally? Do you find yourself struggling with your self-worth and confidence when it comes to putting yourself first? Have you wrestled with the desire to grow deeper in relationship with God and see His plan for your life come to fruition, but you are still a little scared? There is a way to step out of the constant self-sabotage, gain control of your life and give yourself permission to live out the vision that God has for you! Hey, I’m Joy Johnson. Your new bestie, coach, mentor and sister in Christ that cannot wait to speak life into you and activate you to take action in the life that you have been so blessed with. I remember the days where I was hiding behind the very things that were robbing me of all of my time and energy. I was crippled by fear of failure, the opinions of others and lacked major boundaries. I was operating in a lack mentality in my motherhood, overcommitted to things that weren’t fully serving me and not letting my husband in on my mind battles. Not to mention allowing my relationship with God to be on the back burner because hello- there was no time for that. That was a recipe for disaster that quickly led to burn out and frustration. It wasn’t until I realized that I was absolutely not alone, and so many other women were struggling with the same things that I began to be honest with myself. I have since been able to apply a framework in structuring my life that has changed everything for the better. Through this podcast I will share with you HOW to: • Discover, design & develop a vision the vision God has for you • Simplify your daily systems to bring transformation in your mental, emotional & physical health • Embrace the power of consistency and release the perfectionistic mindset once and for all • Heal from your past and not let it hinder your future • Find joy in your Journey to Becoming all that God has created you to be I am honored to be on this journey alongside you, grab your amazingly oversized water bottle & let’s live out our God dreams, together! Connect with me here: Check out the 30 Day email: https://www.thejoyfulfitlife.com/39581/30-day-email-landing-page/ Join our FREE FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2486808534941816 Join the Joyful Fit Life Community: https://joyful-fit-life.mn.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulfit_life/ Email: joy@thejoyfulfitlife.com
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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 teens and young adults, from setting healthy phone boundaries to understanding different learning styles, meeting your children where they are, and creating meaningful one-on-one time with each child. Nellie also shares powerful tools for staying calm when you’re overstimulated, emotionally taxed, or tempted to react instead of respond.
This conversation is a much-needed reminder that leadership in the home matters — especially in seasons of discipline, tension, and growth. Nellie encourages moms to lead by example, model emotional regulation, and create an environment where connection and character development can flourish.
If you’re a mom navigating the in-between — no longer in the little years, but not quite on the other side — this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you’re not alone in this season.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
Parenting teens and young adults with wisdom and confidence
Setting boundaries with phones and technology
Understanding learning styles and meeting your kids where they are
Creating intentional one-on-one time
Staying calm when you feel overstimulated
Leading by example in discipline and character
🎧 Tune in for encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and a fresh perspective on raising the next generation well — even in the middle.
Xoxo Coach Joy
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Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
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-sized, approachable guide to understanding the world’s best-selling book: the Bible. We talk about how learning Scripture transformed her faith, deepened her intimacy with God, and shifted her perspective from obligation to invitation.
If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent in reading the Bible, felt intimidated by Scripture, or wondered how to actually apply God’s Word to your everyday life, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Annie’s story will inspire you to open your Bible with fresh eyes, renewed confidence, and a desire to know God more deeply.
✨ This episode is an encouragement to stop outsourcing your faith and start digging into God’s Word — one truth at a time.
📖 You’ll walk away encouraged to:
Read the Bible with clarity and confidence
Grow your relationship with God through understanding Scripture
Stay consistent in the Word without pressure or perfection
Use Astounding Truths as a practical tool for daily Bible study
🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to fall in love with God’s Word all over again.
Xoxo Coach Joy
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Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
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 the inside out. Instead of chasing symptoms, Cynthia looks directly at what’s happening inside the body by analyzing live blood — offering insight, clarity, and a personalized approach to wellness.
Visiting Cynthia was truly a life-changing experience for me, and I cannot recommend her work enough. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what our blood can reveal about inflammation, deficiencies, gut health, stress, and overall vitality — and why so many women stay stuck when they only treat symptoms instead of causes.
💡 In this episode, we talk about:
What live blood analysis is and how it works
How looking at health from a cellular level changes everything
Healing the body from the inside out instead of chasing quick fixes
What to consider if you’re ready to make real, lasting changes in your health this year
If you’re tired of starting over every January, overwhelmed by health advice, or ready to finally understand what your body is trying to tell you — this episode will give you a fresh, empowering perspective.
✨ If you’re ready to make this the year you stop guessing and start healing, this conversation is for you.
Scriptures Referenced:
Leviticus 17:11
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Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
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 call of Christ Jesus—not by striving, but by trusting God with what has been planted, pruned, and grown in you this year.
You may not be where you want to be, but you are not where you used to be—and God is not finished with you yet.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between healthy reflection and harmful rumination
How to guard your mind against intrusive thoughts at the end of the year
Why God measures obedience, not outcomes
How to end 2025 with a clean heart and clear vision
Why you’re not starting over—you’re going deeper
I’m also inviting you to join my free 5-day Becoming a Woman of Value Challenge, designed to help you release striving, reset your identity in Christ, and step into the new year grounded in peace and purpose.
If you’re ready to stop carrying old weight into a new season and want to enter the next year aligned with who God says you are, this episode is for you.
✨ You are not behind. ✨ God is faithful. ✨ And the journey of becoming isn’t over—it’s just going deeper.
Scriptures Referenced:
Philippians 3:13-14 NLT
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
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 fear, circumstances, and opinions or we can declare the Word of God over our lives and situations.
God’s Word is not just encouragement it is truth, and it always stands above feelings, culture, and human opinion. This episode will encourage you to anchor your faith in Scripture, speak life in uncertain seasons, and trust that God is working even when you can’t yet see the outcome.
Together, we reflect on powerful verses that remind us where our trust belongs. If you’re in a season of waiting, believing, or learning to silence the noise around you, this conversation will help you recenter your heart on God’s promises and remind you that what God says will always outweigh what the world thinks.
✨ Because when we speak His Word, we align ourselves with truth — and truth always leads us forward.
Scriptures Referenced:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Psalm 118:8
Romans 15:13
Psalm 20:7
Psalm 56:3-4
Psalm 37:3-5
1 Peter 5:10
Romans 8:28
Isaiah 60:22
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
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 a position or platform… it’s about obedience, humility, and operating in your spiritual gifts right where you are.
If you’ve ever compared your journey to someone else’s, felt behind, or questioned what your “purpose” really looks like, this conversation will breathe fresh faith into your heart. You’ll be reminded that God’s timing is perfect, His plan is personal, and your purpose is already being worked out — even in the middle.
So grab your journal, press play, and be encouraged to trust God in the process and walk boldly in who He’s called you to be.
🎧 Tune in now for a heart-to-heart on:
What purpose really means for believers
How to identify and operate in your spiritual gifts
Guarding your heart from comparison and pride
Learning to walk humbly and trust God’s timing
Xoxo Coach Joy
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
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 that faith isn’t just about celebrating the finish line — it’s about trusting God deeply in the process.
The enemy loves to whisper lies that God isn’t faithful… that He’s silent, delayed, or uninterested in the details of our lives. But this episode pushes back against every single lie and points us back to the truth: God sees, God hears, and God moves… even when we can’t yet see the full picture.
Though Cheyanne is still very much in “the middle,” her story shines with unwavering trust, holy confidence, and a peace that truly surpasses understanding. She shares how her faith has shaped her, refined her, and anchored her heart through the ups and downs. Her testimony is a beautiful reminder that even in seasons of waiting, God is writing a story far greater than we can imagine — and His promises are still yes and amen.
If you’re in your own “middle” season, this conversation will breathe hope, encouragement, and renewed faith into your journey. You’re not alone, and God is not done.
Xoxo Coach Joy
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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
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 learning how to partner with God in business — creating impact and consistent income without sacrificing faith or family. From burnout and striving to building a purpose-led business rooted in obedience, her story is a reminder that success doesn’t have to look like the world says it should.
If you’ve ever felt torn between your calling and your responsibilities — or wondered how to grow what God’s placed in your hands His way — this conversation will encourage you to slow down, seek His guidance, and trust that when you align your work with Heaven, fruitfulness will always follow.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to let go of the “social media hustle” and find rest in God’s plan
Practical ways to invite God into your business strategy
What it really means to redefine success as a woman of faith
How podcasting can become your most powerful platform for impact and income
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring, faith-filled conversation that will remind you that partnering with God isn’t just possible — it’s the most powerful business strategy there is.
Xoxo Coach Joy
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
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 prophetic encouragement over this show… and looking back now, she had no idea how accurate her words would be.
Because today, this podcast is a globally ranked show, reaching women all around the world with messages of hope, identity, and purpose in Christ. Only God could write a story like this.
To honor how far we’ve come, I’m doing something special: ✨ I’m replaying the very first episode — a “sweet repeat”... so you can hear where it all began.
Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’re just now joining this journey, this episode is a reminder that:
– God wastes nothing – Obedience opens doors you can’t see yet – Your “small beginning” is never small to Him – And He is absolutely faithful to finish what He starts
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to the next 100 episodes — and everything God still has in store!
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Xoxo Coach Joy
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
As the year winds down and the holidays roll in, it’s so easy to lose momentum. Maybe you started strong this year - focused, intentional, full of faith…but somewhere along the way, life got busy. The calendar filled up, routines slipped, and now you’re tempted to say, “I’ll just start fresh in the new year.”
But what if you didn’t have to wait for January 1st to get back on track? What if this season, right here in the middle of the hustle and bustle, could actually be the moment God teaches you what consistency really looks like?
In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we unpack 3 powerful keys to building consistency in your faith, habits, and daily life…especially when everything feels chaotic or out of rhythm. Remember, that consistency isn’t about perfection…it’s about progress. It’s showing up with what you have, trusting that God can multiply your small steps into something extraordinary.
You’ll learn how to: 1️⃣ Forecast wisely - take an honest inventory of your current commitments, understand what this season actually requires of you, and plan from your present reality - not a past version of yourself. 2️⃣ Identify the true voice of consistency - the one that sounds like an encourager, a “sis” cheering you on and reminding you of your why, not the voice of perfection that criticizes every mistake. 3️⃣ Recenter your perspective with God’s truth - because as Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
If you’ve been feeling inconsistent, distracted, or ready to hit the reset button, this episode will encourage you to redefine what consistency looks like and remind you that God honors your obedience - not your perfection.
✨ Because consistency isn’t about doing everything right - it’s about showing up, trusting God with the process, and believing that He’s still working, even in the middle.
Scriptures Referenced:
Galatians 6:9
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