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Discipleship Community, Accountability, Life Coaching for Women of Faith, Vision Building & Planning
Joy Johnson- Community Builder, Life Coach, Podcater
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!
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5 days ago
5 days ago
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 time God has given you.
We’ll talk about:
How to focus on what actually matters instead of doing “all the things”
Why pre-planning your week eliminates decision fatigue
How to identify and collapse energy leaks that are stealing your time
And how to feel accomplished at the end of your day without burning out
If you’re a woman who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed, or tired of living in catch-up mode, this episode will give you simple, practical shifts to help you move forward with clarity and peace.
You don’t need more hours in your day. You need more intention with the ones you already have.
If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs to get her time back too 🤍
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
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 thinking and living that feel normal, even responsible—but slowly keep us from growing, moving forward, and trusting God with our next step.
In this episode, we unpack: • Isolation disguised as independence: when self-reliance replaces community and we stop allowing others to support, challenge, and walk with us • Waiting for the “perfect moment” to celebrate: delaying joy, gratitude, and reflection because we believe we’re not “there yet” • Comparing ourselves to a past version of who we used to be: letting yesterday’s capacity, seasons, or expectations define what we believe is possible today
Momentum isn’t just about productivity—it’s about alignment. When these unseen habits take root, they quietly steal clarity, confidence, and obedience. We may want to move forward, but we’re still living anchored to the past or waiting for conditions that may never be perfect.
Here’s the truth: God is not speaking to you from where you’ve been, He is always calling you from where you’re going. He speaks from your future, inviting you to grow, stretch, trust, and become.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why your motivation feels off, this episode will help you identify what’s really going on beneath the surface and invite God into the process of moving forward with intention, faith, and renewed momentum.
✨ This is your reminder that you don’t have to stay where you are. You were created to move forward and God is already there, waiting for you.
Scripture Mentioned:
Galatians 6:2
Zechariah 4:!0
2 Corinthians 10:12
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Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
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.
We’ll talk about:
How worship music can bring healing and deepen your connection with God
Why keeping a prayer journal builds faith and reminds you of God’s faithfulness
Inviting the Holy Spirit into your day…on purpose
Finding a Bible translation and reading plan you’ll actually stick to
Choosing consistency over perfection in your faith walk
The importance of church, community, prayer, and fasting
A life-changing book recommendation for emotional and spiritual growth
Why you were never meant to walk this journey alone
If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow closer to God this year, this episode will encourage you, ground you, and give you clear next steps.
✨ Need extra support and accountability?
You’re invited to join our FREE 5-Day Becoming a Woman of Value Challenge, where women come together to grow in faith, identity, and purpose.
👉 The link to join is in the show notes.
And if you’re looking for ongoing Christ-centered community, accountability, and encouragement, come join us inside the Joyful Fit Life Community because you were never meant to do this alone.
💛 Let’s grow together.
The Bible in 52 Weeks Book Link
Emotionally Healthy Woman Book Link
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Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
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 of just addressing the behavior and trying to force better habits, Brigid invites us to slow down and get curious about what’s happening beneath the surface.
We talk about how your relationship with money may be rooted in early childhood experiences, learned patterns, and moments where your body learned whether money felt safe or threatening. When we begin to understand these connections, true healing and real financial freedom becomes possible.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why money stress is often a nervous system response
How childhood experiences shape your financial habits today
Why behavior modification alone doesn’t lead to lasting change
How curiosity, compassion, and regulation can bring freedom around finances
If budgeting makes you feel tense, finances trigger fear, or money conversations feel overwhelming, this episode will help you see your story through a new lens, one rooted in healing, awareness, and freedom rather than shame.
✨ This conversation is an invitation to stop fighting yourself and start understanding yourself so you can experience peace, safety, and confidence in this area of your life.
Xoxo Coach Joy
Connect with Brigid
Brigid’s Book Recommendation
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
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
Connect with Nellie
8 Great Smarts
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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
Connect with Annie
Get her book here 📚
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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
Xoxo Coach Joy
Connect with Cynthia on IG
Rooted Wellness Website
Apps Recommended:
Yuka App
Seed Oil Scout
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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
Xoxo Coach Joy
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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
Xoxo Coach Joy
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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
Connect with Anna & her podcast HERE
Link to Spiritual Gifts Assessment
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