The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle

Ever feel like you can’t get soul rest, no matter how hard you try? If so, you’re not alone! Rest and self-care can feel like just another thing to add to our to-do list but in today’s episode, I am sharing what it means to create rhythms of rest in everyday life, how to overcome obstacles to rest, and the importance of setting boundaries so that we can do more of what rejuvenates us. This episode will help you discover what’s preventing you from building rest into your life so that you can find more peace and replenishment from everyday stress. And, if you want support in bringing the phrase “new year new you” to life, make sure to join me in the Goal Planning Workshop!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:39] Rediscovering a Rest Filled Life[06:30] The First Obstacle with Rest - We Don’t Know What Fills Us Up[12:37] The Second Obstacle with Rest - It Can Feel Overwhelming[14:19] Adding Rhythms of Rest into Our Daily Lives[17:34] Practical Ways That We Can Fill Ourselves Up[21:14] Using Delete, Delegate, and Dissect to Help Us Rest [23:24] Taking Action to Improve Our Lives[25:38] 3 Resources That Will Help You Find More RestRESOURCES:Christian Mindset MakeoverFREE Christian Mindset Workshop“Onward + Upward” Group CoachingGoal Setting WorkshopOTHER RELATED EPISODES:89: Permission to Rest, Hibernate + Find Resilience125: How the Hustle Culture + My Need to Achieve Nearly Took My Life149: A Fresh Look at How to Find Rest When You’re Tired of Being Tired with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith172: Why Do We Avoid Rest? Understanding and Getting Past Our Excuses 232: Renew Your Mind: Establish Truth-Filled Boundaries to Stop Racing Thoughts + Make Better Decisions233: Restore Your Relationships: Create Guilt-Free Boundaries for Less Family + Friendship DramaLive Goal Setting Workshop: What if goal setting allowed you to honor your life, celebrate God’s blessings, and renew your perspective on what’s possible? This is how goal planning was meant to be. I want to help you become more energized and joyful in the coming year, help you create a specific plan for change, and celebrate your wins. Join us in this Goal Setting Workshop and let's discover a healing, Gospel-based approach to asking God to direct our next steps.I can't wait to help you find clarity, renewal, and a new passion to love God and enjoy your life!

Setting relationship boundaries can feel difficult, but with God’s support, it is possible to set boundaries without guilt! Listen in as I share how setting boundaries is not selfish, examples of where boundaries are needed in relationships, and 3 questions to ask yourself when you feel that a boundary is needed. We are all called to love each other and sometimes the most loving thing we can do is set a boundary.If you want support in figuring out what is underneath your struggles to set boundaries, check out the Christian Mindset Makeover where we use proven brain science tools and truths of the Bible to rewire these patterns. And if the phrase “new year new you” seems daunting, make sure to join me in the virtual Goal Planning Workshop so you can have support in stepping into the dreams that God has planned for you!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:05] Which Relationships Are Calling For Your Attention?[03:56] Is Setting Boundaries Within Relationships Selfish?[06:36] Leaning on God to Help Us Set Boundaries[10:23] Instances and Examples Where Boundaries Are Needed[15:00] How Can We Best Love Each Other?[17:04] The Importance of Making Allowances For Each Other's Imperfections[20:21] 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Sense That You Need to Set a Boundary[23:20] Asking God For Strength in Relationships[25:21] Resources That Will Help With Boundaries RESOURCES:Christian Mindset MakeoverFREE Christian Mindset WorkshopCoaching with Alicia MichelleGood Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are OTHER RELATED EPISODES:232: Renew Your Mind: Establish Truth-Filled Boundaries to Stop Racing Thoughts + Make Better DecisionsLive Goal Setting Workshop: What if goal setting allowed you to honor your life, celebrate God’s blessings, and renew your perspective on what’s possible? This is how goal planning was meant to be. I want to help you become more energized and joyful in the coming year, help you create a specific plan for change, and celebrate your wins. Join us in this Goal Setting Workshop and let's discover a healing, Gospel-based approach to asking God to direct our next steps.I can't wait to help you find clarity, renewal, and a new passion to love God and enjoy your life!

Are you tired of the overwhelm that comes with racing thoughts? If so, I get it! Luckily, there are mental boundaries that you can set in order to renew your mind and live life without all of the baggage that you have held onto. Join me today as I dive into why we need to get to the root of our racing thoughts, the importance of getting our thoughts out regularly, and how feeding our minds with the truth of the Bible can support us in making better decisions. I am here to support you on this journey and I want to invite you to join me in either the virtual Goal Setting Workshop or the Christian Mindset Makeover. If you want to truly embody the phrase: “new year new you” while partnering with God to make this your best year yet, listen to this episode and take action today!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:05] The Importance of Looking At and Creating Boundaries Around Our Thoughts [04:15] We Have to Decide That What We Are Thinking About Matters[07:37] Getting Our Thoughts Out Regularly - Using Morning Pages[11:16] Feeding Our Minds With Truths of The Bible - Using a Bible Study[12:57] Getting To The Root Cause of Why We Are Feeling a Certain Way[14:27] Using The “Christian Mindset Makeover” to Help Us Rewire Our Thoughts[17:41] How Our Lives Life Can Become Easier And Lighter by Using These PracticesRESOURCES:Live Goal Setting Workshop“I Am Loved” Bible StudyChristian Mindset MakeoverFREE Christian Mindset Workshop

What happens when one of your God-sized dreams comes to fruition? In this episode of The Christian Mindset Coach, I am sharing with you what I learned about dreams from my trip to Italy! Join me as I reflect on my 10-day trip including how I dealt with my inner critic when it came up, why it is important to touch base with God around our dreams, and how Italy changed how I want to show up in my life.If you want to go for your dreams but aren’t sure where to start, I would love to help you with goal planning in my Live Goal Setting Workshop!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:16] The Fulfilment of Alicia’s 30-Year Dream To Go To Italy[17:41] Traveling In a New Way[19:12] Alicia’s Experience Dealing With Her Inner Critic in Italy[29:04] The Importance of Self-Reflection After a Dream Comes True[32:46] What Alicia Learned About Dreams After Her Trip - Nothing is Out of Reach![36:24] Touching Base With God Around Our Dreams[38:58] Live Goal Planning WorkshopRESOURCES:FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Live Goal Setting WorkshopFREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Discover the proven brain science tool that silences the inner critic and cultivates godly confidence!You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame, and striving for acceptance. Sign up for this free training to learn more!

Have you ever found yourself trying to control God’s plan for you or felt stuck and unable to take the first step toward your God-sized dreams? These are two very common obstacles when pursuing our dreams but they do not have to be our reality. In this episode of The Christian Mindset Coach, I am sharing some insights to help you overcome these obstacles so you can go for your dreams! My hope is that you’ll see how important it is to allow and trust God to help you pursue them. If you are looking for support in goal planning and stepping into these dreams, make sure to sign up for the virtual Goal Setting Workshop!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:53] Overcoming The Obstacle of Trying to Control The Outcome of Your Dreams[07:50] Asking God to Fulfill Our Dreams From The Right Perspective [11:10] Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands vs Trusting God to Help Us[17:10] Overcoming The Obstacle of Getting Stuck While Pursuing Your Dreams[21:45] God Is The Ultimate Connector [25:05] Impacting Others by Faithfully Following Our Dreams[31:21] Don’t Be Afraid to Make Mistakes - You Won’t Be Perfect![33:31] Helping You Step Into Your God-Sized Dreams In The Live Goal Setting WorkshopRESOURCES:Live Goal Setting WorkshopOTHER RELATED EPISODES:227: Stop Letting Disappointment Steal Your Dreams228: Join me live! Goal Planning Virtual Workshop: Partnering with God to Discover What’s Next for You229: “How Can I Know If A Goal or Dream Is From God?”Live Goal Setting Workshop: What if goal setting allowed you to honor your life, celebrate God’s blessings, and renew your perspective on what’s possible? This is how goal planning was meant to be. I want to help you become more energized and joyful in the coming year, help you create a specific plan for change, and celebrate your wins. Join us in this Goal Setting Workshop and let's discover a healing, Gospel-based approach to asking God to direct our next steps.I can't wait to help you find clarity, renewal, and a new passion to love God and enjoy your life!

Ready to learn more about goal planning after last week’s episode? Today we are continuing the conversation around goal setting by answering a few questions such as “How do we know if a dream is from God? “What do we do if we can’t see past our everyday life?” and “How do we take the next steps towards the God-sized dream we feel within us?” I also invite you to my Goal Setting Workshop where we will dream big while also honoring and acknowledging all that God has done and will do for us!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:03] Goal Setting Virtual Retreat[05:03] Is Day-By-Day Survival Keeping You From Dreaming + Setting Goals?[07:40] Discerning if a Dream or Goal is From God: Tip #1[09:05] Discerning if a Dream or Goal is From God: Tip #2[09:44] Discerning if a Dream or Goal is From God: Tip #3[13:17] Discerning if a Dream or Goal is From God: Tip #4[15:48] Mindset Truth #1: A Dream May Not Be Ready For Us[21:23] Mindset Truth #2: We Have To Be Willing To Be Refined[24:23] Mindset Truth #3: Watch How You Speak About The Dream[28:20] Helping You Create A Plan In The Live Goal Setting WorkshopRESOURCES:Live Goal Setting WorkshopWhisper: How to Hear the Voice of GodOTHER RELATED EPISODES:227: Stop Letting Disappointment Steal Your Dreams228: Join me live! Goal Planning Virtual Workshop: Partnering with God to Discover What’s Next for YouLive Goal Setting Workshop: What if goal setting allowed you to honor your life, celebrate God’s blessings, and renew your perspective on what’s possible? This is how goal planning was meant to be. I want to help you become more energized and joyful in the coming year, help you create a specific plan for change, and celebrate your wins. Join us in this Goal Setting Workshop and let's discover a healing, Gospel-based approach to asking God to direct our next steps.I can't wait to help you find clarity, renewal, and a new passion to love God and enjoy your life!

Looking for a goal setting strategy that allows you to move closer to the big vision that God has planned for you? Today I am sharing a sneak peek of the goal planning process I have used to dream big while inviting you to join me in my live Goal Setting Workshop! This is the perfect process for those of us who may feel like we have no idea what God is calling us to do next. In this episode, let’s discover a new way to set goals that resonate, energize us, and bring us closer to God’s vision.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:00] Live Goal Setting Virtual Retreat For Clarity & Renewal[05:03] The Five Ws and H of Goal Setting[07:44] Goal Setting Step 1: Looking Back[09:09] Goal Setting Step 2: Looking Around[14:26] Goal Setting Step 3: Looking Ahead[17:00] Keeping Goals Manageable, Light, and Fun[19:11] Realigning Your Heart with What God is Calling You to Next RESOURCES:Live Goal Setting Workshop“How to Change” Katy MilkmanOTHER RELATED EPISODES:144: Creating New Mindsets for Fresh Starts + New Beginnings in the New Year227: Stop Letting Disappointment Steal Your DreamsLive Goal Setting Workshop: What if goal setting allowed you to honor your life, celebrate God’s blessings, and renew your perspective on what’s possible? This is how goal planning was meant to be. I want to help you become more energized and joyful in the coming year, help you create a specific plan for change, and celebrate your wins. Join us in this Goal Setting Workshop and let's discover a healing, Gospel-based approach to asking God to direct our next steps.I can't wait to help you find clarity, renewal, and a new passion to love God and enjoy your life!

Unable to move forward because of disappointment? We all struggle with it sometimes. and it can keep us stuck living small and unable to dream big if we don’t acknowledge it and work through it. Today let’s dive into how to reawaken our hope and heal from our disappointment so we can live out the plans that God has for us. If you desire to heal from self-doubt and want to dream big by trusting God, I invite you to join me in the Christian Mindset Makeover. I created this program to help you get to the root of what has been weighing you down to help you move forward toward your dreams!Listen to today's episode to help you face disappointment and watch out for next week’s episode because we are continuing this conversation around goal setting and stepping into who God wants us to be. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:47] Think Bigger, Ignite Your Voice… and Deal with Disappointment[06:17] Our Voice (and Our Dreams) Are Signs that We’re Made in God’s Image[08:38] Are Past Disappointments Keeping You Small and Safe?[10:50] Overcoming Disappointment in Motherhood[12:27] Overcoming Disappointment in Marriage[13:39] Overcoming Disappointment in a Career[18:33] We Must Name the Pain Behind our Disappointments[20:20] Our Words and Thoughts Change Our Body Chemistry[21:50] It’s Time to Release Disappointment and Reawaken Your Inner Dreamer[22:24] Discover the “Where” and “Whats” in Your Disappointments [27:22] Action Steps: How to Start Healing from DisappointmentRESOURCES:FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Faithful Counseling Christian Mindset MakeoverFREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Discover the proven brain science tool that silences the inner critic and cultivates godly confidence!You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame, and striving for acceptance. Sign up for this free training to learn more!

Have you ever found yourself asking “Where is God when it hurts?” When we’re walking through a season of life where we feel like our prayers aren’t being answered, it can be hard to remember that God is with us. Our guest today, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, shares her vulnerable story about writing her new book “The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms” in the midst of pain.She opens up about processing pain in a way that honors that God is good, how to keep the faith when life is hard, and what we should (and shouldn’t do) in a painful situation. Her story is a reminder that God wants us to depend on Him and He is oftentimes doing greater work than what we are focusing on.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[06:25] Dr. Michelle’s experience of writing her latest book during the midst of pain[10:36] How to keep our mind on God while also being present to what we are feeling[13:20] The gift of lament[17:40] What The Book of Job can teach us about our prayers not being answered[23:13] “Flipping the script” on faulty thinking + common lies[27:23] 3 things you shouldn’t do when you’re in a painful situation[28:58] Dr. Michelle’s advice on what to do instead [32:27] Alicia’s takeaways and reflectionsRESOURCES:“I Am Loved” Bible Study CourseThe Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain OverwhelmsConnect with Michelle:WebsiteInstagramPodcastOTHER RELATED EPISODES:209: A Doctor’s Personal Struggle with Depression with Dr. Michelle BengstonRediscover The Life-Changing Gift of God’s Love with The “I Am Loved” Bible Study Course!Are you walking through a difficult season and really need to know that God is with you and that He loves you? Then, friend, I want to invite you to join me for the “I Am Loved” 4-Week Bible Study. The “I Am Loved” Bible Study is designed to help you not only grow closer to God but to learn HOW to hear His loving voice in your heart so that you can get a fresh perspective on your circumstances. This is an ON-DEMAND study, meaning you can start it just when you need it.Join me for this life-changing Bible study so you can...•Experience confident joy as God's love renews your mind•Find peace as God's love helps you release worry and fear•Rediscover hope as God's love offers a new perspective on life's trialsGo to VibrantChristianLiving.com/love right now to get this awesome, on-demand Bible study on God’s love.

When you deal with perfectionism it can be hard to remember that even through your flaws, you are accepted by God. Today I wanted to give you permission to make mistakes and be imperfect so you can live out what God has planned for you. Listen in as I share powerful scriptures around acceptance and a few personal stories to remind you that you aren’t alone in this pattern.If you are wondering how to overcome perfectionism, the Christian Mindset Makeover was created with you in mind! If you want to replace your inner soundtrack of perfectionism with God’s truth, I invite you to check it out. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:02] Alicia’s story around perfectionism [04:17] God still loves us in spite of our flaws[06:15] 6 Scriptures to remind us that we are forgiven + accepted [13:56] A personal story about being accepted in your imperfect ways[15:48] God’s acceptance allows us to live in freedom as perfectionists[19:05] How we can change our perfectionism patterns with the Christian Mindset Makeover RESOURCES:FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”“I Am Loved” Bible Study CourseChristian Mindset MakeoverYouTube ChannelOTHER RELATED EPISODES:223: People Pleasers, You Don't Need to Apologize for Your Decisions224: Performance-Addicts, You Don't Need to Prove Yourself to Anyone205: Managing Rejection Pt 1: How Do You Stop Replaying A Hurtful Situation?206: Managing Rejection Pt 2: How Can You Remain Strong + Courageous Despite Past Hurts?FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Discover the proven brain science tool that silences the inner critic and cultivates godly confidence!You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame, and striving for acceptance. Sign up for this free training to learn more!

Ever feel trapped in the cycle of attaching your self-worth to your accomplishments? I know that I have! When you’ve subconsciously built an identity around performing for worth through workaholism, it can be a difficult pattern to rewire. But with God's support and a proven brain science tool - I’m here to show you that it’s possible. Join me as I share powerful “I am” statements from the Bible for over-performers and how to be secure in our inherent worth, identity, and talents that God has given us. If you can relate to being an overachiever and want freedom from these patterns, you’re invited to join me in the Christian Mindset Makeover!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:08] The struggle of performance addiction [05:27] 4 “I am” statements for over performers [08:28] We get to decide what defines us (and what doesn’t) [12:30] We are given talents, but our talents do not define our value to God[16:28] Do we use our talents to please God or to prove ourselves to others? [18:56] Two reflection questions + using brain science to rewire self-worth patterns with the Christian Mindset MakeoverRESOURCES:FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Christian Mindset MakeoverYouTube ChannelOTHER RELATED EPISODES:223: People Pleasers, You Don't Need to Apologize for Your DecisionsFREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Discover the proven brain science tool that silences the inner critic and cultivates godly confidence!You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame, and striving for acceptance. Sign up for this free training to learn more!

As a recovering people pleaser, I know what it’s like to place my self-worth in how others view me. If you are looking for support with people pleasing, listen in as I talk about how to stop apologizing when you are making a decision, Bible verses that demonstrate how we should treat others, and aspects of Jesus’ life to remind us of who we ultimately answer to. Over the next few weeks, I will also be helping you with mindset issues that pertain to perfectionism and overachieving. My hope is that you will start to see these patterns in your life and lean on God throughout the process of working through them. And if you want my support to help you stop people pleasing, check out the Christian Mindset Makeover!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[00:47] What you can expect in the next few episodes & a previous episode to help support you with self-confidence [04:57] A sign of being a people pleaser[06:22] What’s the connection between the Type 2 Enneagrams + people pleasers?[08:20] Healthy ways to make decisions with respect[10:46] 4 Bible verses on how to treat others [16:16]  What can Jesus’ interactions with others teach us about people pleasing?[24:45] Using ADD (Acknowledge, Discern and Decide) to help you work through emotions behind people pleasing[27:50] Reflection questions + an invitation to find help for people pleasing in the Christian Mindset MakeoverRESOURCES:FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Christian Meditations for Daily CalmYouTube ChannelOTHER RELATED EPISODES:193: 6 Negative Self-Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self ConfidenceFREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”Discover the proven brain science tool that silences the inner critic and cultivates godly confidence!You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing, or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame, and striving for acceptance. Sign up for this free training to learn more!

Is managing emotions hard for you too? Today let’s talk about a very practical emotional management tool–Christian meditation. Even when emotions feel out of control and chaotic, Christian meditation can help with emotional overwhelm to bring peace and stress relief.Let’s discover how the body responds to different emotions and how Christian meditation helps us to focus on the reality of who we are in God. I also share a few testimonials from women that have been using my brand-new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm so you can hear how meditating for just 5 minutes a day can have a dramatic impact on managing emotions and overall stress relief.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:50] The body’s reaction during emotional overwhelm[04:55] What are our natural responses to emotions?[06:28] 4 ways that Christian meditation can bring calm in a stressful situation[13:50] How to meditate on God’s word[16:08] Powerful testimonials from women using Christian Meditations for Daily CalmRESOURCES:Christian Meditations for Daily CalmOTHER RELATED EPISODES:221: Super Busy? 15 Ways Christian Meditation Can Fit Into Your Daily Schedule220: How Can Christian Meditation Help You Better Manage Stress?219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation?218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God’s PeaceGet Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less CrazyNeed a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 5 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Love the idea of guided Christian meditation but feel like life’s too busy to add one more thing to your daily routine? I understand! Let’s talk about 15 ways that Christian meditation can fit into your daily routine to bring peace, no matter how busy you are! Whether you have a few minutes in the morning or time during your lunch break, being able to reconnect with God’s love will help to renew & refocus your mind. This is why my brand new resource Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, can be used on your phone in those brief moments throughout your day. Check them out here!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[02:55] Christian Meditation Idea #1: Right when you wake up[03:38] Christian Meditation Idea #2: Before you go to sleep[04:09]  Christian Meditation Idea #3: When you have 5 minutes during your lunch break[05:10] Christian Meditation Idea #4: While you wait at an appointment[05:55] Christian Meditation Idea #5: When you arrive at work to help you reset your mind[06:42] Christian Meditation Idea #6: Before you leave work to allow God to equip you with His power [07:16] Christian Meditation Idea #7: When you need to refocus during the day [08:16] Christian Meditation Idea #8: In the moments when you feel alone & need to be reminded that Christ is with you[08:57] Christian Mediation Idea #9: When anxiety strikes & you need peace[11:43] Christian Meditation Idea #10: To use during your journaling practice[12:48] Christian Meditation Idea #11: To use during your time with nature instead of scrolling on your phone[13:50] Christian Meditation Idea #12: When you need to clear your mind[14:54] Christian Meditation Idea #13: Creating a 30-day commitment with yourself or with a friend[15:46] Christian Meditation Idea #14: Finding rest for your mind during a Sabbath [16:58]  Christian Meditation Idea #15: For a specific need such as - God’s protection or releasing approval of others[17:58] Christian Meditations for Daily Calm - 30 different meditations all under 5 minutes long!RESOURCES:Christian Meditations for Daily CalmOTHER RELATED EPISODES:220: How Can Christian Meditation Help You Better Manage Stress?219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation?218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God’s PeaceGet Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less CrazyNeed a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 5 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Looking for a science-backed tool for stress relief? Join me on this week’s episode of the Christian Mindset Coach as we discuss how calming meditations can help bring more peace into your mind and body, as well as how to implement Christian meditation into your busy life, and why meditation supercharges your growth with the Lord. My brand new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, was created with stress relief in mind and will bring you peace within a few minutes!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:02] How Christian meditation renews our mind & the biological effects on the brain[10:09] Christian meditation’s positive impact on the body[14:59] How Christian meditation can help us grow spiritually + cultivate self-compassion[16:35] Using visualization in Christian meditation to understand biblical principles in a new way[20:45] How are these Christian Meditations for Daily Calm structured?[23:30] How to use Christian Meditations for Daily Calm in your busy lifeRESOURCES:Christian Meditations for Daily CalmOTHER RELATED EPISODES:219: Is Christian Meditation Biblical? How Is Christian Meditation Different from Eastern Meditation?218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God’s PeaceGet Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less CrazyNeed a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic. Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 5 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Ready to learn more about Christian meditation after last week's episode? Today let’s discover how to use guided Christian meditation to help us find calm in our everyday lives. Listen in as I share six different scriptures on meditation that can help realign our thoughts and emotions with God’s truth, how Christian meditation emphasizes God and the Holy Spirit, and why giving ourselves space is needed to hear from God. Also, check out my brand new resource, Christian Meditations for Daily Calm, which I created specifically to help you refresh your mind with God’s peace and renew your confidence when life feels overwhelming –in only a few minutes!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:42] How to use meditation & visualization to connect to the peace and calm of Christ[02:45] The purpose of Christian meditation[05:18] The difference between Lectio Divina and Christian meditation[07:12] Truths about the blessings of meditation[16:42] The 3 biggest differences between Christian meditation and Eastern/New Age meditation[20:51] The purpose of “Christian Meditations for Daily Calm” and an inside look at what’s includedRESOURCES:Christian Meditations for Daily CalmOTHER RELATED EPISODES:218: New Christian Meditations for Calm! 3.5 Minutes to Refresh Your Mind with God's Peace Get Christian Meditations for Calm: It’s Time for More Peace + Less CrazyNeed a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 4 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

What comes to mind when you hear the term Christian meditation? I am so excited to dive into this topic and discuss how to use Christian meditation as a tool to grow closer with God and embrace more of His peace in our lives. My team and I have carefully and prayerfully cultivated the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm resource to give you practical ways to infuse your spiritual life with peace, give you brand new confidence to help release stress, and to help you grow closer to God. Listen to today’s episode to hear a live example of these guided Christian meditations and watch out for next week’s episode as we dive deeper into the difference between Christian and Eastern meditations.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:33] Post-pandemic observations and a reflection on reconnecting to spirituality[05:45] The difference between Christian meditation and Eastern meditation[07:47] Why Christian meditation is a powerful tool for growing closer to God[13:28] My personal perspective on Christian meditation[18:41] The 3 biggest questions women ask about Christian meditation[19:29] How the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm were created to support you [21:22] A live walkthrough of one of the 30 guided Christian meditations[25:16] How to access the 30 Christian Meditations for Daily Calm and resources[27:40] What’s next on the podcastRESOURCES:Christian Meditations for Daily CalmOTHER RELATED EPISODES:193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate on When You Need Comfort 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel OverwhelmingWant More Peace + Less Crazy? Get Christian Meditations for CalmNeed a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress?We know God offers peace, but...it's so hard to quiet our racing thoughts when life is chaotic.Here's the great news: Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul.Learn how to tap into God's peace in under 4 minutes with the Christian Meditations for Daily Calm: 30 meditation videos on Bible verses to refresh your mind + dwell in God's peace when life is stressful.Get access to these Christian meditations now and enjoy this practical way to lower stress! 

Father wounds can deeply impact our lives and greatly affect our mindset as Christian women, especially in our ability to accept God’s love. However, many of us aren’t aware of the damaging effect of father wounds or how these emotional wounds may be impacting our relationships with others. In this episode Alicia speaks with Kia Stephens about what father wounds are, the different types of wounds that could stem from these emotional or childhood traumas, and how they could be impacting our ability to embrace God’s love. If you struggle with father wounds, this episode is a great way to discover how to begin the healing process.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:45] What is a father wound?[08:11] How might father wounds relate to the “pick me girl” trend and other issues around womens’ identity in culture?[10:59] Why deeper issues surface when we’ve spent years being “fine” after childhood trauma[16:45] Kia’s story: How she overcompensated for father wounds in her own life[24:49] How do father wounds impact our ability to accept God’s love?[30:11] Kia’s advice on taking the first steps in addressing father wounds[42:39] Kia’s message to women struggling with father wounds[45:17] Next Steps: How to find healing for father wounds RESOURCES:I Am Loved Bible Study CourseOvercoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love by Kia StephensFaithful CounselingCONNECT WITH KIA:WebsiteInstagram OTHER RELATED EPISODES:193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate on When You Need Comfort 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel OverwhelmingWrite a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)!If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way!

In God we can do all things, including having tough conversations. On today’s episode of the podcast, Alicia sits down with author Sheila Wray Gregoire to discuss the impact purity culture has had on Christian women’s self esteem and confidence, the inner lies it may have caused us to believe, and how we can be a part of a positive shift in Christian culture while staying true to God’s word.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[03:51] What prompted Sheila’s research into Christian purity culture[06:08] Sheila’s biggest discoveries during her research[08:12] How are Christian women’s voices discounted in Church culture according to the research?[12:59] Views on male and female leadership in Christian culture[14:06] How has the purity culture affected different generations of women?[16:44] Why did Christian culture shift in 1995? [19:01] What’s a healthier response to Christian women about sexuality?[23:33] But isn’t the world also sexualizing women in an unhealthy way?[24:25] Advice on how to talk about sexuality in a non-toxic way with girls[30:22] How should we talk to boys in the Church about sexuality in a healthy way? [31:45] “I grew up with purity culture teachings. What now?” [34:31] Alicia’s reflection of her conversation with Sheila and the impact of reading her bookRESOURCES:Break Free from Feeling Never EnoughChristian Mindset MakeoverThe Great Sex Rescue - Bare MarriageShe Deserves Better - Bare MarriageThe Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood : How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality: PayneThe Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth: BarrCONNECT WITH SHEILA:WebsiteInstagram OTHER RELATED EPISODES:193: 6 Negative Self Talk Phrases to Eliminate and Replace for More Self Confidence194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate on When You Need Comfort 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel OverwhelmingWrite a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)!If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way!

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be difficult to view the blessings God has given you with clarity. Burnout is huge right now at the end of the school year and start of summer, so on this episode of the Christian Mindset Coach podcast, we’re discussing ways we can stop burnout and focus on abundant living, as well as reviewing three action steps you can take to help you in moments of managing overwhelm.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[04:50] Alicia’s recent proclamations and journaling experience on managing overwhelm[06:52] How we end up in overwhelm when Jesus calls us to abundant living[08:24] The similarities and differences between overwhelm and abundance[15:49] Three action steps to help you manage overwhelm[18:29] Alicia’s personal journey of focusing on abundance[20:27] Questions for reflection and an invitationRESOURCES:Break Free from Feeling Never EnoughThe Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle - YouTubeChristian Mindset MakeoverOTHER RELATED EPISODES:192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability202: 5 Bible Verses and Christian Affirmations for Calming Anxious Thoughts204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel OverwhelmingWrite a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)!If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to Hello@VibrantChristianLiving.com, and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way!