Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Do you find yourself avoiding something important — not because you don’t care, but because fear rises in your body every time you think about it? Even when we know we’re safe, fear can linger in our nervous system. Our body tightens. Our breath shortens. And instead of moving forward, we quietly push the fear away — carrying the stress on our own. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story about facing a long-held fear not by pushing herself to be brave, but by allowing care and God’s presence to meet her where fear lived in her body. This episode introduces a Soft Soul Glow-Up — learning how to face fear with gentleness and care instead of pressure and self-reliance. You’ll discover why fear doesn’t mean you lack faith, how the body heals through presence and connection, and a simple soul care practice to help you face something you may be avoiding — without doing it alone. Key TakeawaysWhy fear doesn’t mean you lack faith — it often means your body learned to protect youHow choosing care over pushing creates space for peace and healingWhy the nervous system calms through connection, not logic aloneA gentle soul care practice to help you face fear without forcing yourself throughBreath PrayerInhale: When I am afraid…Exhale: I put my trust in You.Scripture“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” Psalm 56:3  → Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses: Breathe Rest with Jesus:A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/ Breathe Joy with Jesus:Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's PromisesRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/Praying the Psalms for Wellness:A Life-giving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your HearRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/ Lent Wellness Study (Seasonal Offering) A 6-Week Healing Renewal For Your Heart With Jesus in His LoveRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-lent/ → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdFollow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you find yourself being the one everyone relies on — the responsible one, the capable one, the one who holds everything together? If you’re overly responsible, rest can start to feel impractical, joy gets postponed, and peace becomes something you hope to get to later — after everything else is taken care of. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story about laying down over-responsibility. Through Scripture, neuroscience, and soul care, this episode gently invites you to make space for peace and joy — not by doing more, but by letting go.This episode will help you recognize how over-responsibility shapes your inner life and offer a compassionate path toward rest, safety, and renewal — without pressure or obligation.Key TakeawaysWhy being overly responsible often leaves little room for rest and joy
How Jesus’ invitation to “lay down your nets” can lead to peace instead of pressure
Why chronic responsibility keeps the nervous system on alert — even during good One soul care practice to help you release stress & renew peace & joyBreath Prayer
Inhale: I lay down my netsExhale: I follow You in peaceToday's Scripture:“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’
Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.”
Matthew 4:19–20 (NIV)  → Take Bonnie's Most-Loved Soul Care Courses:  Breathe Rest with Jesus:A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/ Breathe Joy with Jesus:Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's PromisesRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/Praying the Psalms for Wellness:A Life-giving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your HearRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/ Lent Wellness Study (Seasonal Offering) A 6-Week Healing Renewal For Your Heart With Jesus in His LoveRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-lent/  → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store   Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you feel like you’ve been pushing your way through life — even when your heart longs for more peace? As a new year begins, many of us want things to feel different. Less pressure. More ease. More space to breathe. Yet instead of slowing down, we often find ourselves doing what we’ve always done: moving faster, carrying more, and pushing through — even when our body and soul are tired. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story about injury, slowing down, and learning to walk in a new way — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This episode will help you release pressure, listen to your body, and step into a gentler, more life-giving way of living — one step at a time. Key Takeaways Why so much of our stress comes from living under pressure — not from doing something wrong How learning to slow down can open space for emotional and spiritual renewal Why the nervous system doesn’t calm through logic but through felt safety One simple soul care practice to help you nurture peace instead of pushing harder\ Breath PrayerInhale: Put off the old and put on the newExhale: By the renewing of my mindScripture
“Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life…
be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
and put on the new self, created to be like God.”
Ephesians 4:22–24 (NIV)   → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store   Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you carrying worries you’ve learned to shoulder quietly — caring for others while neglecting your own heart? In this episode, Bonnie shares a formative childhood story about responsibility, invisibility, and the moment God revealed that worries can fade, even as we step into the unknown. Rooted in Scripture and soul care wisdom, this episode invites you to release anxiety through gentle breath prayer, reconnect with God’s promises, and learn how to calm your body and emotions. If your heart feels weary or in need of reassurance, this episode offers a peaceful way to breathe in God's love and breathe out your worries this new year.Key Takeaways Why so many women carry hidden worry and emotional overload How God’s love becomes light when the path feels uncertain Why breath prayer helps calm anxiety and restore emotional balance A simple soul care practice to help you release worries and receive peace Breath Prayer Inhale: Your word is a lamp to my feet Exhale: A light on my pathScripture: “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105   → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store Connect with Bonnie: Join the Soul Care Newsletter: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals: https://youtube.com/thebonniegrayBestselling Books by Bonnie: https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook: @thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you caught in an endless mental loop over a decision you can’t seem to solve? As the year winds down, many of us feel pressure to figure out what’s next — yet instead of clarity, we feel restless, exhausted, and stuck in overthinking. When uncertainty meets fatigue, our nervous system can shift into alarm mode, making even small decisions feel overwhelming. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about decision paralysis, sleep disruption, and the moment she realized peace wouldn’t come from thinking harder — but from asking different questions. This episode will help you step out of mental overload and into a gentler way forward.🌿 Key Takeaways💛 Why uncertainty triggers overthinking — especially when you’re tired or stressed
🌿 How sleep loss and nervous system activation create mental “loops”
🧠 Why you can’t think your way out of anxiety — but you can soothe your body
✨ A simple soul care practice to help you step out of your head and into rest 🌿 Breath PrayerInhale: As the rain and snow come down from heavenExhale: Your Word will not return empty 
📖 Scripture“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth… so is My word that goes out from My mouth: it will not return to Me empty.” Isaiah 55:10–11 💗 ✅ → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. 🛍️ →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store Connect with Bonnie:  💌 Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  🎥 Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  📚 Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd  Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever reached a moment when your mind just won’t slow down — circling a decision, a question, or an unknown you can’t yet resolve? In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a personal moment from the days leading up to Christmas — a season when decision fatigue set in and overthinking overwhelmed. Through Scripture, emotional wellness insights, and a gentle soul care practice, this episode explores why uncertainty can hijack our nervous systems — and how God invites us into rest, even when answers aren’t yet clear. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, mentally tired, or caught in decision-fatigue this Christmas, this episode offers a compassionate path back to calm.Key Takeaways Why uncertainty triggers overthinking — especially when you’re tired or stressed Why you can’t think your way out of anxiety but you can soothe your body A simple soul care practice to help you step out of your head and into rest How choosing “small” can become an act of faith and freedom. Breath Prayer of the Week Inhale: I have calmed and quieted my soul Exhale: I rest in your love Scripture of the Week“But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Ps 131:2 Key Takeaways Why breaking tradition can lower stress & how God is at work How to release pressure from disappointment to renewal The science behind novelty, wonder, and emotional renewal Why engaging one of your five senses can restore joy and calm A gentle soul care practice to help you try something new this season — without pressure → Register "Advent Wellness Course" to lower holiday stress with God's peace, hope, joy, and love at mysoulcareschool.com →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie: Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In This Special Bonus Episode From Christian Parent, Crazy World: What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world? Catherine Segars goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe. Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten. Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible. Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need. Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them. Call to Action: This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina.   Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What do you do when plans fall apart?When something you were counting on — a routine, a tradition, or a long-anticipated moment — suddenly doesn’t work out, it can leave you feeling disappointed, stressed, or quietly undone.In today’s episode, Bonnie shares her personal story that began with physical limitation and unexpected disappointment — and unfolded into a surprising invitation into joy she never could have planned.This episode gently explores why breaking from tradition doesn’t mean failure or loss —it may be the very care your heart needs to experience God’s presence in a fresh way. Key Takeaways: Why breaking tradition can lower stress & how God is at work How to release pressure from disappointment to renewal The science behind novelty, wonder, and emotional renewal Why engaging one of your five senses can restore joy and calm A gentle soul care practice to help you try something new this season — without pressure Breath Prayer Inhale: With God, nothing is impossibleExhale: Let it be with me according to Your wordScripture “For with God nothing will be impossible…
‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’”
Luke 1:37–38 → Register "Advent Wellness Course" to lower holiday stress with God's peace, hope, joy, and love at mysoulcareschool.com  →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie: Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdFollow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is joy easy for you to give… but hard to receive?So many women pour out love, care, and celebration for everyone else —
yet when it comes to their own joy, something inside quietly shuts down.In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender birthday story from her own life —
a moment when receiving joy felt unsafe —
and how Jesus gently invited her into healing, delight, and emotional restoration.You’ll discover why receiving joy feels so hard for so many of us, how to reshape our nervous systems for health,
and how Jesus wants to rewrite those tender places with His love this Christmas.Through Scripture, emotional wellness insights, and a beautiful Advent soul care practice,
you’ll learn how to take steps to healing,
rewiring old beliefs, and experiencing God’s delight in a personal way. Key Takeaways: Why giving joy feels easy — but receiving joy feels risky The neuroscience of “protective inhibition” and how childhood stories shape our ability to receive love Why healing requires new emotional experiences How one simple soul care practice of chosen joy can rewire your brain toward peace & delight Breath Prayer: Inhale: You delight in me, LordExhale: Quiet me with Your loveScripture“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:29–31 → Register "Advent Wellness Course" to lower holiday stress with God's peace, hope, joy, and love at mysoulcareschool.com →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegrayBestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdFollow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever noticed that after pouring out love, hosting, caring, cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything meaningful for everyone… your body suddenly crashes?In today’s episode, Bonnie unpacks the Overgiving Crash — that drained, blank, emotional dip that often hits right after big holidays and busy seasons. You’ll learn why it happens, what your body is trying to tell you, and how God gently meets you in those weary places.Bonnie also explains the cortisol dip — the biological drop that leaves you feeling tired, foggy, or flat after you’ve been “on” for days — and shares the simple soul care shift that can restore your spark as you enter the Christmas season.Learn how to help your nervous system reset… and how to let God renew your strength with tenderness and love. Key Takeaways: Why the “overgiving crash” happens after holidays and emotionally demanding seasons What a cortisol dip is — and why it leaves you feeling drained or suddenly exhausted How God restores your strength when you pause and let Him care for your tired heart The science behind anticipatory joy — and why choosing one small thing you love lifts your mood A simple soul care practice to help you reconnect with peace as the holiday season begins Breath PrayerInhale: You renew my strengthExhale: You are my hope Scripture“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:29–31 → Register "Advent Wellness Course" to lower holiday stress with God's peace, hope, joy, and love at mysoulcareschool.com →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you heading into Thanksgiving feeling emotionally blah — tired, unmotivated, or just flat inside?
You’re not alone. So many women enter the holidays carrying the weight of logistics, expectations, and caring for everyone else… while their own soul quietly runs on empty.Bonnie shares her personal moment of unexpected emotional flatness — and the gentle way God invited her back into peace. It’s a reminder that even our “blah” moments can become invitations to shift our bodies out of exhaustion and stress.Discover how God meets you with tenderness, how to understand the science behind emotional “shutdown,” and how one small, life-giving soul care practice can help you feel peace and spark again — just in time for Thanksgiving.This episode will help you breathe deeper, slow down, and find your own quiet moment of restoration in the midst of a busy holiday week. Key Takeaways: Why emotional flatness is normal during high-stress seasons — and why it’s not a spiritual failure
 How God restores your soul when you feel numb, tired, or “blah”
 The Science: How holiday stress triggers emotional shutdown in the brain One soul care practice to help you feel calm, grounded, and reconnected to yourself — in just 10 minutes
 Simple ways to bring your heart a moment of peace this Thanksgiving weekend (not just everyone else’s!) Breath PrayerInhale: You lead me beside quiet watersExhale: You restore my soul Scripture“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:2–3 →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store → Register "Advent Wellness Course" to lower holiday stress with God's peace, hope, joy, and love at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel like the pressure of the holidays only makes your heart ache more? Thanksgiving can bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness, especially when life isn’t going the way we expected. But what if you could still feel thankful even in the toughest moments?In this episode, Bonnie explores how to cultivate gratitude when your heart is hurting and provides 3 powerful mindset shifts to help you find peace amidst life’s hardest moments. Take a moment to breathe in encouraging truth and practice a soul-care tip to help you connect with God’s peace this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re celebrating joy or navigating challenges, Bonnie guides you toward healing through gratitude. Tune into this episode to learn how to express your emotions honestly, embrace the power of storytelling, and how to use a simple prayer practice on God’s faithfulness to experience true thanksgiving.Key Takeaways:- Use 3 mindset shifts to boost your emotional health and spiritual wellness- Science of Expressing True Emotions: Helps release stress and nurtures gratitude.- Science of Storytelling: Lifts your spirits and strengthens your emotional bonds.- Soul Care of Psalm 105: Reflecting on God’s faithfulness through Scripture like Psalm 105 helps you cultivate lasting peace and thanksgiving. Breath Prayer:  (inhale) The nearness of God is my good (exhale) The Lord is my refuge Scriptures:  But as for me, the nearness of my God is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge. Ps. 32:7Soul Care Tips: 3 tips to heal your hurting heart during ThanksgivingLINKS & RESOURCES-  Register now "Journaling with Jesus" Soul Care Course: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever found yourself holding back — afraid to give your all because you might fail, grow tired, or fall short?In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a powerful story about her son — and the life-changing moment when she encouraged him to stop holding back and run free. What happened next will inspire you to trust God’s loving voice and experience the joy of living fully in how He made you.Learn how Jesus, your ultimate encourager, cheers you on in life’s hardest races — and discover the soul care practice that helps you break free from fear, engage your God-given strengths, and feel His pleasure again. Key Takeaways: Why we hold back from living fully and how God invites us to run free What it means to feel God’s pleasure in doing what He created you to love
 The Science behind the power of encouragement — and how cheering changes your brain and emotions
 The Science: One soul care step to help you experience joy again and feel motivated this week Breath Prayer:Inhale: I lay aside every weightExhale: I fix my eyes on Jesus  → Register "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to find peace, heal your heart and leave a legacy of faith.
 Register & start watching right away at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans — and you weren’t sure what to do next?In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You’ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall apart — and how His kindness gently guides us to try something new.Learn how Jesus, our ultimate Guide, walks beside us through every change, and discover the science behind this week's soul care practice to boost your mood, restore calm, and awaken joy. Key Takeaways:How God can surprise you with joy when life doesn’t go as plannedWhy Jesus is the ultimate Guide who leads you with kindness and careThe power of curiosity — how trying something new rewires your brain for peaceOne soul care practice to help you find renewal in this season of changeBreath Prayer:Inhale: You guide me, Lord.
Exhale: You make new paths for me. Scripture:“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden.” — Isaiah 58:11 → Register "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to grow peace, hear your heart and leave a legacy of faith.
Start watching right away! Register today at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegrayBestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdFollow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you felt your heart heavy with all the heartbreak of violence in the world — and wondered how to find peace or what to do with all those feelings?In today’s special episode, Bonnie shares encouragement from Dan Westman, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Peninsula Bible Church. His words offer a powerful perspective for those of us longing to understand how to respond to the cycles of violence we see — and how to steady our hearts when the world feels anything but peaceful.Bonnie also closes with a gentle, science-backed soul care practice to help you calm your emotions and restore peace to your body through small, meaningful actions that nurture connection and hope. Key Takeaways A fresh perspective on how to respond to the violence we see in the world What to do when your heart feels heavy and overwhelmed by the news How simple, calming actions — like connecting through shared experiences with others — help lower stress and regulate your nervous system One soul care practice to bring you peace instead of focusing on the world's chaos Breath PrayerInhale: There is no fear in your love, GodExhale: Your perfect love casts out fear Scripture“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18 → Watch Dan Westman’s full message at  https://vimeo.com/1120884691?fl=pl&fe=vlDan Westman serves as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Peninsula Bible Church and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care at Talbot School of Theology.  → 5 stages of the "divine warrior" theme in the Bible: God Is a Warrior by Tremper Longman.  → Register "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to heal anxiety, grow peace, and leave a legacy of faith.
Starts Oct 20th! Register today at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie: Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever hesitate to try something new because you’re afraid to get it wrong — even something that could bring you joy?In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about letting go of control. You’ll discover how creative expression can calm anxiety, awaken joy, and help you connect with God’s peace in a deeper way.Learn the surprising brain-science behind why creativity soothes your nervous system and how expressing yourself freely can become an act of worship and wellness.Key Takeaways: Why the fear of “getting it wrong” keeps you stuck in stress mode The science of creativity — how it lowers anxiety and restores calm How to invite God into your creativity and let go of perfection One soul care step to try this week to lower anxiety & spark joy Breath Prayer:Inhale: I am God's masterpieceExhale: created to do his work Scripture:“We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” — Ephesians 2:10 → Register "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to heal anxiety, grow peace, and leave a legacy of faith.
Starts Oct 20th! Register today at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegrayBestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever kept your feelings hidden because you thought voicing them was weakness? Or felt silenced by shame, fear, or the thought, “I shouldn’t complain”?Friend, with God, your feelings matter. In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares her powerful story of returning to what once felt like a place of silence as a child and how it became the stage where she testified to God’s healing and love.You’ll discover why hiding your feelings keeps your body stuck in stress, and how naming them becomes the doorway to peace, healing, and joy. Through scripture, science, and a simple soul care practice, Bonnie will help you release the weight of silence and draw closer to God.Key Takeaways: Why silence isn’t strength — and how God calls you to bring your whole heart to Him Turning points in Bonnie’s story: how panic attacks became peace through writing her God-stories The science: hiding emotions raises cortisol, while naming them lowers stress and releases “peace & joy” chemicals Why scripture shows us that voicing feelings — like David in the Psalms or Jesus weeping — is part of true faith A simple writing practice to help you name your feelings, remember God’s goodness, and experience peace Breath Prayer:Inhale: I will remember the deeds of the LordExhale: I will remember your miracles of long ago. Scripture:“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” — Psalm 77:11–12 → Early Bird LAST DAY Save $30! "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to heal anxiety, grow peace, and leave a legacy of faith.
 Save $30 when you register today! Register today at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a worry loop — replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or circling endless what-ifs?In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how remembering God’s goodness can break the worry loop and bring calm to your soul. You’ll also hear the science behind why positive memories help rewire the brain, and learn a soul care practice you can try this week to anchor yourself in God’s presence instead of anxiety.Key Takeaways: What the worry loop is — and why it steals your peace
 Why remembering God’s goodness calms worry and restores faith The science of “memory reconsolidation”: how recalling joy refreshes your brain and body
 How pulling out old photos can become a powerful wellness & worship practice
 The spiritual truth: you are never invisible — your story is treasured by God Breath Prayer:I
Inhale: I remember You, Lord
Exhale: You bring peace to my heart Scripture:
“On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.” – Psalm 63:6 → Early Bird Registration Open! Join Bonnie's "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" to heal anxiety, grow peace, and leave a legacy of faith.
 Save $30 when you register this week! Register today at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Struggling with anxiety or longing for peace? In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how writing your God-story can become a lifeline of calm, courage, and faith — and why your words matter more than you think.Through her personal testimony of journaling during a season of panic attacks, you’ll discover how expressive writing brings emotional healing, helps you see God’s fingerprints in your story, and even strengthens your legacy of faith.Key Takeaways: Why writing your God-story heals anxiety and calms your body
 Turning points you can use in Bonnie's healing journey – from panic attacks to peace and wellness The spiritual truth: your story matters to God and your wellness
 The science of expressive writing: how 15 minutes lowers stress and restores peace A simple “Your Story Matters” practice you can try this weekBreath Prayer:Inhale: My story matters to You, LordExhale: I will not keep silent.Scripture:“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” – Psalm 107:2 → Registration Opens! Join Bonnie's "Writing Your God-Story with Jesus" — an 8-week soul care journey to heal anxiety, grow peace, and leave a legacy of faith.
 Register today at mysoulcareschool.com → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. Connect with Bonnie:Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegrayBestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdFollow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This past week, the news has been heavy and unsettling. In the wake of tragedy and fearful headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negativity. But you don’t have to stay stuck in fear. In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how to break free from negativity’s grip and discover how God renews your mind with peace. Through scripture, science, and soul care practices, you’ll learn how to quiet the noise, recognize the small new beginnings God is planting in your life, and take one step that brings clarity, calm, and hope. Friend, you don’t need to figure out the whole picture. You just need one faithful step—and the reminder that God’s power shines through you, even in jars of clay. Key Takeaways:Why negativity bias makes painful news cling to us more than positive experiences
 How focusing on meaningful, positive action rewires your brain for peace and resilience
 What Jesus’ parable of building a tower teaches us about releasing and rebuilding with Him
 Why you are called to be Christ’s ambassador in this generation
 A simple soul care practice: take one small step toward the “tower” God is building in your life Breath Prayer:
Inhale: We have this treasure in jars of clay…
Exhale: to show this surpassing power is from God Scripture:“Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7–9  Gen Z Leads Church Attendance Articles & Reserach:https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/study-gen-z-leads-church-attendance-average/https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/ → Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your free personal wellness assessment and learn which area of wellness you need most.  Join NEW Wellness Course: Breathe Joy with Jesus: Creating Happy Healthy Habits with God's Promises  Register at mysoulcareschool.com Connect with Bonnie:  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe  Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.