Thriving Beyond Belief with Cheryl Scruggs

Back on the podcast this week! Dr. Kelly Flanagan and I talk boundaries. Actually, we talk about how to set boundaries without battles, from Chapter 7 of his book The Road Less Triggered! Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a bestselling author, international speaker, concierge coach, and licensed clinical psychologist with two decades of expertise in interpersonal relationships. His thought leadership has been featured in The 5 Love Languages, the TODAY Show, Reader's Digest, HuffPost, and Success magazine. Kelly's first two non-fiction books, Loveable and True Companions, were #1 New Releases in Interpersonal Relations, and his debut novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, has earned multiple literary awards. Kelly is a sought-after international speaker who counts the Green Bay Packers amongst his audiences. The proprietary frameworks in his USA Today bestselling book, The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice, will take the connection in your relationships to levels that traditional communication strategies can't touch. The Road Less Triggered will empower you to: Quickly disrupt your defensiveness Turn inner turmoil into inner peace Connect with clarity, curiosity, and compassion Through a powerful blend of psychology, spirituality, real-world examples, and practical exercises, clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan illustrates in actionable detail the process through which you can free your relationships from the patterns that imprison them. Can you imagine uninterrupted peace with your partner? Kids who leave home but also love to return? Friendships that deepen instead of dwindling? Ruptured relationships restored to their highest potential? A professional life freed from personal hangups? Cheryl's links: WEBSITE: Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs FACEBOOK: Cheryl Scruggs INSTAGRAM: Cheryl Scruggs

Flourishing Through the Holidays: Living with Purpose Instead of Pressure with host Cheryl Scruggs Welcome back to the podcast! It's hard to believe that the holiday season is almost here again. Every year it seems to arrive faster than expected. Before the calendars fill up, before the shopping begins, and before the hustle and bustle takes over, I want us to pause and ask a deeper question: What if this holiday season wasn't about surviving, but flourishing? The holidays can bring joy, celebration, family traditions, and meaningful memories. They can also bring stress, grief, expectations, busyness, overspending, and emotional exhaustion. Today, let's talk about how we can intentionally flourish during this season by focusing on six important areas of life: Spiritually Emotionally Mentally Physically Relationally Having Fun We'll also explore how thoughtful gift-giving can become a meaningful way to help people feel seen, known, and loved.

Cheryl Scruggs returns to the Thriving Beyond Belief podcast after taking time off due to contracting shingles in May, which left her with significant pain and nerve damage that continued into September. Cheryl reflected on how her difficult summer experience taught her important lessons about thriving through challenges rather than just during good times, emphasizing the need to learn how to rest, say no when necessary, and depend more on the Lord. She reviewed several previous podcast episodes from the spring that listeners should revisit before upcoming fall interviews, including episodes with Deborah Fileta, Dr. Kelly Flanagan, Lindsay Maestas, Amy Hauser, Chelsea Smith, J.R. Briggs and many more. Cheryl discussed themes of serving, identifying gifts and talents, and what it means to thrive in life. She encouraged listeners to reach out to her via Instagram or the website with topics they would like to hear about, expressing her desire to provide encouragement and guidance. She also invites her listeners to share feedback on topics for future discussions and mentioned her goal for the "Thriving Beyond Belief" podcast. She welcomes listeners back for the fall season and mentioned upcoming content, inviting feedback on how she can best support and teach realness in life. Cheryl's links: WEBSITE: Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs FACEBOOK: Cheryl Scruggs INSTAGRAM: Cheryl Scruggs

On today's episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl Scruggs welcomes bestselling author, Bible teacher, and speaker Robert J. Morgan for an encouraging conversation about trusting God during seasons of waiting, disappointment, grief, and uncertainty. Drawing from his latest book, God Hasn't Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working in You and Through You, Robert shares powerful lessons from the often-overlooked story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. Their story reminds us that even when God seems silent or His timing feels slow, He is still present, keeping His promises and working behind the scenes. Cheryl and Robert explore how God can bring grace into our grief, replace fear with faith, and use every season of our lives for a greater purpose. Whether you feel overlooked, discouraged, or unsure about what comes next, this conversation offers hope that your story is not finished—and that God has not forgotten you. Tune in for a thoughtful and uplifting reminder that truly thriving does not require perfect circumstances. It begins with staying rooted in God's faithfulness and trusting that He is working in you and through you, even when you cannot yet see it. Robert Morgan's Links: WEBSITE: RobertJMorgan.com FACEBOOK: /RobertJMorganMinistries INSTAGRAM: @robertjmorganministries TWITTER: @robertjmorgan

In this episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl Scruggs welcomes Brandice Lardner for an honest and hope-filled conversation about many of us having been in a war with our own bodies for years. Even though as Christian women we know that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, many of us have been in a war with our own bodies for years. We tediously track calories, eliminate food groups, jump on the latest exercise trend, and wonder if all this business about balancing hormones is real or just someone trying to sell us something. Through all the conflicting advice, weight lost and regained, and time spent berating ourselves for failing, we never get to the heart of the matter: why we started overeating in the first place or why our sense of worth has become entangled in what we eat and how we look. We focus on improving the outside, hoping it will make us feel better inside. But true, lasting, life-altering freedom is found by changing from the inside out. Fully Nourished invites you to step off the exhausting treadmill of dieting and into the freedom Jesus offers. Certified nutrition coach and personal trainer Brandice Lardner gently guides you through sustainable practices grounded in biblical truth, sound nutrition, and habit-building science. You'll discover how to nourish your body without shame, renew your mind with grace, and build habits that support your health, your peace, and your calling. WEBSITE: Brandice Lardner