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119 | Mental Spring Cleaning: How to Break Lies, Overcome Overthinking, and Reset Your Mind

What if you approached your thoughts the same way you approach spring cleaning your home?
In this powerful episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we’re talking about how to spring clean your mind: letting go of mental clutter, breaking agreement with lies, and creating space for truth, peace, and clarity.
Using the CLEAN method, you’ll learn a simple, practical framework to help you take control of your thoughts and align your mind with truth.
So often, we stay stuck not because of our circumstances but because of the thoughts we’ve been believing. Overwhelm, fear, comparison, and self-doubt don’t just appear… they’re rooted in patterns that can be identified, challenged, and changed.
This episode will walk you through how to:
Recognize negative and limiting thought patterns
Identify the lies that are keeping you stuck
Replace those lies with truth rooted in God’s Word
Take aligned action that supports real transformation
Create daily rhythms to maintain a healthy, renewed mind
If you’ve been feeling mentally cluttered, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking,  this episode will give you the tools to reset your mind and step into clarity and peace.
🎧 Press play and start clearing out what no longer belongs- your next level requires a renewed mind.
Scriptures Referenced: 
2 Corinthians 10:5
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Psalm 37:5
Isaiah 60:22 
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118 | Do Emotions Really Only Last 90 Seconds? How to Stop Letting Feelings Control Your Life

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 allowing a moment of emotion to turn into a day… a week… or even a season?
This is not a “beat yourself up” conversation — it’s an invitation to get curious about your emotional patterns, your responses, and the habits that are shaping your life.
Together, we explore both research-backed insight and biblical truth on how to process emotions in a healthy, God-honoring way — without suppressing them or letting them take over.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: • What the 90-second rule really means and how it applies to your life • Why emotions aren’t the problem — but unmanaged thoughts can be • What the Bible says about renewing your mind and stewarding your thoughts • Practical ways to feel your feelings without getting stuck in them • How to begin rewiring your habits and responses for lasting transformation
You were never meant to be ruled by your emotions — but you also don’t have to ignore them.
🎧 Tune in for a powerful, freeing conversation that will help you process, reset, and keep moving forward in your journey of becoming.
Scriptures Referenced: 
Philippians 4:6-7 
Ephesians 4:26
2 Timothy 1:7 
Psalms 34:18 
Proverbs 3:5-6
 
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117 | From Setbacks to Setups: Trusting God's Plan For Every Season with Diana Marie

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.
 
Together, we dive into the ripple effect of living a life of obedience to God, and how your personal walk with Him can inspire, encourage, and transform those in your life—often in ways you don’t even realize.
This conversation is full of laughter, tears, and powerful reflections on God’s goodness through every season. You’ll be reminded that even what feels like a setback is often God setting you up for something greater.
 
If you’ve ever wondered if your faith really makes a difference… this episode will speak straight to your soul.
 
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116 | Beauty From Ashes: Grief, Soul Healing, and Life After Losing Her Husband with Kari Davis

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 of leading her family forward.
Yet through that painful season, God began reminding her of something she never expected — that she was still allowed to dream again.
Today, Kari shares how God walked with her through the process of doing the necessary “soul work” to heal her mind, will, and emotions. Through intentional healing, faith, and surrender, Kari experienced profound restoration. She is now remarried and part of a beautiful blended family, living proof that God truly does bring beauty from ashes.
Kari now has a heart for encouraging women who have experienced grief, heartbreak, or loss to lean into the healing process and trust that God is still writing their story.
✨ In this episode, we talk about: • Navigating the sudden loss of a spouse • Processing grief while raising young children • The importance of doing the deep soul work required for healing • Learning to dream again after devastating loss • How God restores broken places and creates beauty from ashes • Finding hope and purpose after grief
If you’ve experienced loss, heartbreak, or a season that changed your life unexpectedly, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible and restoration is part of God’s story for you.
Your pain is not the end of your story.
God is still writing something beautiful.
SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: 
EZEKIEL 37:1-4
1 PETER 5:10 
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115 | Joy in Suffering: Finding Hope, Healing, and Purpose After Loss with Kirby Kelly

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 beautiful picture of God restitching the broken pieces of our lives like a tapestry. Through honest conversation, Joy and Kirby explore why our scars and stories don’t have to be hidden to be redeemed—and how God can transform pain into purpose.
Together they discuss the reality of losing loved ones at different stages of life, processing grief with faith, and choosing to honor the legacy of those we’ve lost by continuing to live boldly for God. Rather than allowing grief to keep us stagnant, this conversation reminds us that healing can lead to breaking generational strongholds and stepping into the calling God has for our lives.
Kirby Kelly is a speaker, author, podcast host, and content creator based in Dallas, Texas who has spent over a decade using digital platforms to equip and encourage a global audience with the truth of the Gospel. With degrees in Communication, Biblical Studies, and Theology, she blends theological depth with cultural relevance through her podcast Bought + Beloved, social media platforms, and books including You Can Be Free and The Fabric of Hope. Her heart is to see this generation live saved, set free, and sent into their God-given calling.
✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: • How joy and suffering can coexist in the Christian life • Why God doesn’t waste our pain but redeems our stories • How to process grief after losing a loved one • The importance of honoring legacy by continuing to live fully for God • How healing can help break generational patterns and strongholds
If you’ve ever wrestled with grief, questioned God in a difficult season, or wondered how to move forward with hope after loss, this conversation will encourage you deeply.
🎧 Tune in to be reminded that God is still weaving hope into your story—even in the places that feel broken.
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114 | Discipline & Purpose for Christian Women: Why God Is Calling You Higher This Season

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 saw the potential in them. They had demonstrated growth. They had proven they were ready for more.
And as believers, we are called to a higher standard too.
The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” That is not a passive invitation — it is a call to spiritual maturity, discipline, and stewardship.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why so many people quit by March
The difference between goals and standards
What it truly means to be “called higher” as a Christian woman
Raising your discipline, integrity, and emotional maturity
Why excellence isn’t about ego — it’s about bringing glory to God
Calling you higher doesn’t mean hustle culture or burnout. It means obedience. It means stewardship. It means refusing to settle for mediocrity in the areas God has entrusted to you.
There is potential inside of you.
The question is — will you rise to meet it?
This episode is your March reset.
If you’re ready to stop shrinking back and start stewarding your life for God’s glory, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
Scriptures Referenced: 
1 Corinthians 11:1
 
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113 | Are You Treating Clarity Like Your Morning Coffee? (Why You’re Still Stuck Waiting on God)

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 action?
What if you’re treating clarity like your morning coffee — believing nothing can happen until you have it?
In this episode, we talk about:
Why God rarely gives the full plan
How clarity is usually about the next step, not the whole picture
The ways we create our own confusion by waiting for certainty
How obedience reveals direction
And how to identify what God is already asking of you
Scripture tells us that God’s Word is a lamp unto our feet — not a spotlight for our entire future. If you’ve been waiting for total clarity before moving forward, this episode will challenge and encourage you to trust God with the light you’ve already been given.
You don’t need the full blueprint. You need the courage to take the next step.
If this episode blesses you, share it with a friend and continue walking this journey with us.
Scriptures Referenced: 
Psalm 119:105
Ephesians 1:17-19
Proverbs 19:21
 
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112 | How to Stop Feeling Behind: 3 Simple Time Management Shifts for Christian Women Who Want More

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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111 | 3 Hidden Habits Killing Your Momentum (And How God Is Calling You Forward)

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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110 | 10 Practical Ways to Grow in Your Christian Walk in 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.
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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.
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💛 Let’s grow together.
 
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