Best Blessing Health System Podcasts (2025)

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Newborns, Germs & the Holidays 20:52

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29d ago20:52

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In this episode of Voices in Care, host Mattison Logsdon talks with Tina Womack, Lactation Consultant at Blessed Beginnings, about the realities of first-time motherhood, especially during the challenges of "sick season." From keeping your baby safe from illness to finding support through every stage of motherhood, this conversation is full of prac…

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86. 2 Ways to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say to God Through Infertility or Miscarriage 11:02

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When prayer feels impossible, after miscarriage, in the middle of infertility, or during a long wait, God hasn’t moved away. This conversation offers two pressure-free ways to reconnect with God, let your soul breathe, and begin praying again with honesty and peace. You’ll walk away with: Two simple prayer frameworks to help you pray when you don't…

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The Indigenous Soul - Chapter Twelve 43:06

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In this closing chapter of The Indigenous Soul, Julia opens the door to one of the most tender teachings: the movement from warriors of the fight to warriors of the light. She reflects on decades of working with male energy, the wounds carried across generations, and the path home to soul remembrance through choice, compassion, and innate wisdom. T…

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3 principles every mom needs to hear before 2026 [Episode 391] 16:24

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In this episode, I'm sharing three things I want you to start thinking about as we get close to the end of the yar. These things will set you up really well when you sit down to create your vision for the new year. They come from two books I read in November, and it was really encouraging to see how much of the research lined up with what we've bee…

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The End of Israel and Cultural Norms: 2 Kings 16-18 15:35

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Have you ever just gone along with the crowd because it's "just what everyone always does". We are at a moment in our current culture that people are beginning to question these norms... in some ways good and in others for the bad. Here in 2 Kings, the practice of just going along without questionin…

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85. Giving Thanks While You Wait: Reflection Questions & Gentle Hope for Infertility & Miscarriage 9:59

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When Thanksgiving feels complicated in the middle of infertility or after miscarriage, gratitude can feel hard. This honest, shame-free conversation shows how to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess. 5:18) without minimizing grief and how simple, truthful thank-yous can help you get closer to God while you wait. You’ll walk away with: Two grou…

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Rediscovering Gratitude in the Attic of Forgotten Blessings 24:42

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Welcome to Hypno Soundz, your sanctuary for calm, mindfulness, and transformation. In this heartfelt final episode of the year, Darlene gently guides you through a soothing meditation, inviting you to climb into the “Attic of Forgotten Blessings.” Together, you’ll rediscover moments of gratitude, connection, kindness, joy, and resilience that have …

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Sin and Elisha's Illness: 2 Kings 12-15 14:46

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! If I'm correct... that illness results from sin, then how do we explain the fact that Elisha dies from an illness? Doesn't that blow my theory out of the water, because surely Elisha is a holy man and above sin? It's a difficult question to grapple with, but we've got to fit the answer into the Bibl…

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The Power of Fearlessly Witnessing: 2 Kings 8-11 15:40

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! I believe the Shunamite woman could have thought she had much to lose by witnessing to Jehoram, king of Israel. It certainly might not have looked on the surface like the most politically smart move. Nonetheless, she was blessed first with the miracle of getting her son back from the dead... she was…

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The Blessing of Empty Hands: 2 Kings 4-7 11:41

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! The story of the Shunamite woman and her borrowed bottles of oil is a balm to anyone who has ever been at their wits end wondering how they will cover the bills. This one feels personal. The lesson that we can't receive when our hands (or our jars) are already full is one of the most important ones …

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The Gift of Soul Care 20:06

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In this episode, Julia shares what it truly means to offer soul care — not just to others, but to yourself. Through story, remembrance, and seasonal reflection, she explores how tending to your Alma creates real connection, healing, and resilience during challenging times. And, she shares special invitations from The School Without Walls to support…

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Why Your Decluttering Plan Never Happens (And The Simple Priority Shift That Actually Works) [Episode 390] 10:50

9d ago10:50

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Some decluttering advice sounds great, until you try it with a real house with real kids and real life happening all day long. In this episode, we're talking about the gap between having a decluttering plan and following through, especially when you're a busy mom. After years of trying a lot of different methods, I've learned what actually makes pr…

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Elijah and the Ravens 15:04

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Do you think of nature as passively serving us? I don't! I believe that nature (creation) is capable only of glorifying God- of mirroring God's design and intentions. But I don't think the animals, plants, rocks, soil, etc. are all just sitting around as inanimate objects for us to use. I think ther…

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Mocking God Can Be Bad For Your Health: 2 Kings 1-3 20:08

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! The story about Elisha and the bears could be disturbing if we don't look closely at what is really happening. Is it a PSA from God about bullying? Is God spiteful or oversensitive? Or is it a warning to watch our words and our walk each and every minute of our lives? If God puts something on your h…

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Total Commitment: I Kings 19-22 7:13

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! When you make a commitment, do you hedge your bets? Plan for what will happen if you fail, give up, or lose interest? When Elisha prepared to follow Elijah he burnt absolutely everything he had depended on to sustain him before meeting Elijah. Total commitment. What would happen if we followed God's…

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Embracing the Truth-Tellers: I Kings 15-18 11:04

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Truth Tellers are dangerous, uncomfortable and often convicting people. Our lives are influenced by them as we either welcome them into or banish them from our inner circles. But can truth impact our health? If God puts something on your heart as a result of this episode, PLEASE reach out. I would l…

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84. Feeling Angry at God About Your Fertility Journey? 3 Steps to Let Go, Rebuild Trust in God & Find Peace 10:36

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If anger has crept into your fertility journey because of miscarriage or infertility, this is a gentle, shame-free reset. We’ll talk honestly about anger, how to let go of what’s weighing you down, and practical ways to trust God again so you can feel peace and His care in this season. In this episode, you’ll gain: A God-centered lens for anger: re…

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Ember Ritual Meditation: Releasing, Renewing, and Rekindling Your Inner Fire 19:06

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Welcome to Hypno Soundz, your sanctuary for calm, mindfulness, and transformation. In this episode, "Ember Ritual," Darlene guides you through a deeply restorative meditation inspired by ancient fire ceremonies. You'll be invited to release old fears, exhaustion, limiting beliefs, and grief, letting the transformative power of a sacred fire rekindl…

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Indigenous Wisdom Stories: The Love of Our Pets 27:55

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In today's episode of the Indigenous Wisdom podcast, Julia opens the doorway into the quiet, sacred relationship between humans and the animals who walk beside us. Pets are more than companions—they are teachers, angels, and carriers of messages from both the physical and non-physical realms. Through stories from her own life, Julia shows how anima…

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5 things I would tell myself mom as a first time mom after 12 years of motherhood [Episode 389] 15:23

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If I could sit my younger self down - the brand-new mom who was sleep deprived, overwhelmed, and convinced she was doing everything wrong - there are five things I would tell her. They're simple, but they have changed everything. In this episode, I'm sharing the real-life lessons that came from a decade of raising kids, navigating sleep deprivation…

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83. Is God Punishing Me Because of My Past? How to Release Shame & Trust God in Your Fertility Journey 11:28

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When infertility or miscarriage drags up old regrets, it’s easy to wonder if God is punishing you. This gentle, Scripture-centered episode exposes that lie and helps you trade shame for peace, guilt for grace, and fear for trust in God’s heart toward you. You’ll walk away with: Truth over lies: who God is and how He holds you. A simple journal + pr…

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Séance of Stillness Awakening: Meditate with Ancestral Wisdom and Gentle Release 18:11

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Hey there, welcome to Hypno Soundz! In this episode, "Séance of Stillness Awakening," Darlene takes you on a relaxing, slightly spooky—yet totally peaceful—journey into the world of meditation and ancestral connection. Think of it as a gentle Halloween vibe that lasts all year, drawing from traditions like Samhain and Dia de los Muertos, but withou…

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The Light Beings 19:13

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Julia Carmen returns with a personal story from the early days of The School Without Walls, the vision of the Light Beings. Through this powerful remembrance, she invites listeners to reconnect with their own calling, release fear, and honor the light within. This is a channeled teaching on awakening, healing, and remembering who you truly be. Ment…

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How To Stop Being Hijacked By Everyone Else's Priorities [Episode 388] 13:20

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There's a kind of energy that looks productive on the outside but feels frantic on the inside. You're moving all day, checking things off, staying "on top of it," but when the house finally goes quiet, you don't feel satisfied—just tired. It's easy to assume the problem is time management, but often what we need most is clarity. Clarity about what …

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82. Has Wanting a Baby Taken Over? How to Trust God, Find Peace & Hold Onto Hope While TTC 11:55

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When the dream of a baby starts to consume your thoughts, peace slips away. This is a shame-free, honest conversation about modern idolatry, how a good desire can take first place, and a gentle path back to freedom, peace, and trust in God while TTC, navigating infertility, or healing after miscarriage. In this episode, you’ll gain: A gentle heart-…

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Brewing the Potion of Presence: A Mindful Meditation in the Enchanted Apothecary 19:37

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Welcome to “Hypno Soundz”! In this episode, "Brewing the Potion of Presence: A Mindful Meditation in the Enchanted Apothecary,” Darlene takes you on a magical, laid-back journey into the enchanted apothecary of your imagination. Think of this as your personal mindfulness adventure—where you’ll gather unique “ingredients” like resilience, intuition,…

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The Indigenous Soul - Chapter Eleven 24:22

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In this heartfelt episode, Julia Carmen explores the teachings of Chapter 11 of The Indigenous Soul. Through personal stories of healing and awakening, Julia reflects on what it truly means to live between the physical and non-physical realms. She shares how her own journey through illness became a teaching on balance, remembrance, and the insepara…

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How to Pivot And Embrace A New Vision For Your Life with Carly Thornock [Episode 387] 52:17

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This week, I'm joined by Carly Thornock, who's joining us from a 400-year-old farmhouse in Portugal. Carly and her husband went from running a business and owning their dream home to traveling the world with their three boys—and finding more peace, health, and joy along the way. In this conversation, she shares the Shift 5, the process that helps t…

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Dragonfly of the Month: Purple 11:02

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In today’s message, we meet the Purple Dragonfly, a messenger of protection, peace, and divine trust. Julia reflects on Purple Dragonfly's original message, and what it continues to teach about self-love, universal flow, and the remembrance of light within. This episode is a gentle reminder that peace is not something to find—it’s something to reme…

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81. Feeling Spiritually Stuck in Your Fertility Journey? 7 Steps to Hear God and Find Clarity About What to Do Next 10:55

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When confusion is loud and God feels silent in infertility or miscarriage, it’s easy to beg for answers and still feel unsure. Today, we gently shift from outcome-chasing to surrender, so you can hear God, find peace, and discern your next step with confidence. You’ll walk away with: Four Bible-grounded anchors for clarity A 7-minute journaling pra…

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Journey Into Stillness: A Halloween Meditation in the Forest Beyond Sleep 17:29

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Hey there! Welcome to a special Halloween episode of Hypno Soundz with your host, Darlene. Tonight’s journey is called “Journey Into Stillness: A Halloween Meditation in the Forest Beyond Sleep,” and it’s all about stepping into a magical, slightly spooky forest—where you get to leave your worries behind and find some real peace and quiet. Inspired…

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Qué es una Bruja? 33:05

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In today's episode of the Indigenous Wisdom podcast, Julia Carmen invites us to explore Qué es una Bruja? — what does it mean to be a bruja today? She shares stories from her lineage, unpacks the overculture’s fear of the seer, and shares wisdom from the Dragonfly Guides to remind us that magic lives within us. This episode is a remembrance of ance…

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I Tested the Top Microfiber Cloth Brands on Amazon — Here's What Actually Works [Episode 386] 12:55

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If you've ever wondered which microfiber cloths actually work, not just on paper, but in real life, this episode is for you. I tested the top-rated brands on Amazon and put them through the ultimate mom test: Kitchen cleanup Dry dusting Scrubbing walls and doors After weeks of spills, crumbs, and fingerprints, I've got some surprising results. Tune…

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Losing Sight of Our Legacy: I Kings 11-14 16:52

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! God doesn't ever break his covenants... but he allows us the free will of breaking them from our end. You see, everything God offers us requires our input... sometimes it's as simple as our acceptance of the gift, but other times it takes real commitment on our part. It's important we understand thi…

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80. 2 Daily Practices to Trust God’s Plan & Feel Closer to Him in Miscarriage & Infertility 10:36

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If you’ve felt overlooked in your fertility journey, stuck in the long wait while others move forward, Rachel’s story offers tender hope. “Then God remembered Rachel…” (Genesis 30:22). God sees, hears, and moves with compassion, even when it feels quiet. This conversation helps you get closer to God, feel His care, and trust His timing again. In th…

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Shadow Work and Light Energy: Becoming Whole Through Mindful Integration 17:28

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Welcome to a transformative episode of Hypno Soundz! In today’s meditation, host Darlene guides us through a gentle journey of self-acceptance and inner harmony by exploring both our light and shadow selves. Building on the previous episodes’ deep dive into shadow work, this session is all about finding balance—celebrating the parts of ourselves we…

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Walking for the Queen of Sheba: I Kings 8-10 17:48

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Who was the Queen of Sheba, and where did she come from? We don't know for sure, but the evidence points to a meeting that would echo into the nativity! The wise and curious queen came from a land of learned men. She never would have traveled so far just to meet Solomon if he didn't have something m…

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Dia de los Muertos 25:50

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Learn about the upcoming holiday Dia de los Muertos as Julia shares reflections of her experience of remembrance, honoring her ancestors, and embracing her meaning in life. You'll also learn about the free offering for this season: The Dia de los Muertos Resource Kit. Links from today's episode: Dia de los Muertos Free Resource Kit The Magical Pape…

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How To Use The Thriving In Motherhood Planner In Every Season [Episode 385] 14:19

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When I first created the Thriving in Motherhood Planner, I was deep in survival mode, barely keeping up and looking for something that made life feel more doable. Over the years, it's become so much more than a planner. It's a tool that grows with me. The fact is, no one stays in one place for long. We all move through seasons, sometimes thriving, …

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Solomon's Temple and Our Bodies: I Kings 5-7 14:57

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Each stone was broken out of the earth, polished and smoothed to compliment its unique character AND to be a perfect compliment for the four stones it would be stacked against. This was done off site, with no tools present at the tabernacle build site. The craftsmanship needed to get this done offsi…

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What's So Important About Gihon?: I Kings 1-4 17:35

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! It turns out that David's choice of where to send Solomon to be anointed as king wasn't random. Gihon was a military stronghold, an amplifier of sound, and a connection to the creation of the world! God's living waters were there to give life to the garden, and as Solomon came into his throne they w…

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Who Taught Us To Fear Creation, and Is It Godly? 16:46

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Today I'm looking at a famous "deadly" plant. Almost everyone knows to fear it, but the interesting thing is... there might not actually be a reason for that. One of the most successful campaign to separate us from God is found in separating us from His creation. Fear of plants separates us from usi…

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Sin and Sickness, One Man's Testimony in Poetry: Psalm 38-41 12:09

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! King David was so very imperfect, he sinned often... and thoroughly! For that reason he is an important figure to study when we want to see what sin does to our bodies (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, AND social). David wasn't just a cautionary tale though- he was acutely aware that there wa…

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Choose Your Consequences Wisely: 2 Samuel 22-24 15:38

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! David felt his strength was in not being "thorny"... meaning he could easily be taken "in hand" when God felt he needed some correction. He said that almost in the same breath as he continued to make selfish choices- so God tested him. If presented with a choice of consequences for his actions- woul…

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It's A Wonderful Life: 2 Samuel 16-18 13:26

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! That favorite holiday flick is all about how your life affects the lives of others in ways you may not always recognize. Today's reading reminds us that this is not only true in "good" ways, but also that we must be mindful about how our sin affects others. When David sinned by sleeping with Bathshe…

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Root Issues and Unfinished Business: 2 Samuel 19-21 13:44

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Covenants and promises.... they're kind of like the root causes of illnesses. You can't ignore them forever. Even if you've broken your word, or stepped off God's path, it doesn't apply to just that moment in time. We can't move on without fixing the problem... broken promises and bad health choices…

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79. One Simple Practice to Strengthen Hope & Rebuild Trust in God for Your Fertility Journey 11:24

2M ago11:24

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If miscarriage or infertility has left you feeling forgotten, this conversation gently reorients your heart. You’ll learn one simple, repeatable practice to strengthen hope and rebuild trust in God while you wait. You’ll walk away with: 4 anchor truths to steady your soul One simple practice to reconnect with God How to discern what you hear is tru…

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Embracing the Shadow Self: Meditation to Heal Fear and Patterns 17:10

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Hey there, and welcome to Hypno Soundz! In today’s episode, Darlene is taking us on a super chill journey all about facing our fears and learning from them. This is part of her October series on shadow work, where we’ve been uncovering those hidden parts of ourselves and trying to show them a little love. Darlene talks about how fear can sneak into…

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Indigenous Wisdom Conversations: Water, Healing & Returning Home with Raina Beach 51:15

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In this episode, Julia welcomes Raina Joi Beach, an energy medicine practitioner and massage therapist who lives on the water in the San Francisco Bay. Raina shares about her life on boats, her love of nature, the medicine of clean water, and how living gently with the elements shapes her work. Julia and Raina talk about energetic boundaries, nervo…

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Updates to the 2026 Thriving in Motherhood Planner [Episode 384] 9:03

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When I first created the Thriving in Motherhood Planner back in 2015, it was just for me. A way to make sense of life as a busy mom. By 2018, I started sharing it with you, and every year since, it's gotten a little better. Now, the 2026 planner is almost here, and I can't wait to show you what's new! These updates came straight from real life and …