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50|Reflecting With Gratitude and Moving Forward in Faith: What God Taught Me This Year

In this brief year-end episode, I reflect on what 2025 taught me and share what I’m prayerfully excited about as we step into 2026—new growth, deeper alignment, and trusting God with what’s next.

49|Legacy Over Likes: What We Want Our Work to Mean Years From Now

In this episode, My husband,Marcus Thompson, will share how his journey into becoming an author has shaped the legacy he wants to leave.Legacy Over Likes is a year-end conversation on faith, creativity, and purpose. Together, we reflect on what it means to create work that outlives trends, honors God, and leaves a lasting impact on our family and future generations—choosing obedience and intention over visibility and applause.
 
More on Marcus Thompson:
Facebook: League of 40 Media
IG and Threads: league_of_40
Website: Leagueof40.com 
Search Marcus E.T. author page on Amazon

48| Encouraged in the Unknown

If you’ve been walking through uncertainty, this episode is for you. Isaiah 42:16 reminds us that God leads, guides, and brings light—even in the darkest places.

47| Strong Without Shrinking: A Conversation for Mothers

Motherhood has a way of quietly teaching women to shrink — to minimize their needs, soften their boundaries, and call exhaustion “strength.”
But that’s not what God intended.
In this episode, we talk about:
The lie that strong moms must carry everything alone
How shrinking shows up emotionally, spiritually, and physically
What biblical strength actually looks like for modern mothers
A gentle mindset shift for moms who are tired but still called
If you’re a mom who loves deeply, gives generously, and feels like you’re disappearing in the process — this episode will remind you that strength and fullness can coexist.
🎧 Listen in, breathe deep, and remember:You don’t have to shrink to be strong.

46| When Lowering the Bar Is Keeping You Stuck

There's many people out there shrinking their standards in the name of peace, humility, or “being realistic” — but end up feeling disconnected, resentful, and exhausted.
In this episode, we’re unpacking why lowering your standards isn’t growth as a believer and how it can quietly pull you away from the life God is inviting you into.
If you’ve been feeling guilty for wanting more alignment, peace, or integrity in your life — this conversation is for you.
You’re not becoming “too much.”You’re becoming more rooted.

45| The Silent Thoughts That Make You Shrink (And the Truth That Sets You Free)

Do you ever feel small—but can’t quite explain why?
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking how our thoughts quietly influence our confidence, identity, and willingness to take up space. When your mind tells you to shrink, stay quiet, or hold back, it’s often not God speaking—it’s fear, comparison, or old wounds.
We’ll explore:
How unchallenged thoughts shape your self-worth
Why God never calls you to shrink
Biblical truth to anchor your identity
Gentle, practical ways to renew your mind
This episode is an invitation to stop shrinking and start standing—rooted in who God says you are.

44| Stop Shrinking Your Needs: Your Wellness Matters to God

Have you been putting yourself last and calling it faithfulness?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about why your wellness matters to God — and why caring for your body, nutrition, and hair is an act of obedience, not selfishness.
This conversation is especially for women and moms who feel guilty prioritizing rest, nourishment, or self-care. We’ll reframe wellness through a biblical lens and talk about how shrinking your needs leads to burnout, imbalance, and disconnection from the life God desires for you.
You’ll walk away with:
A faith-based perspective on wellness and stewardship
Encouragement to stop minimizing your needs
Simple ways to care for your body without overwhelm
You don’t have to shrink to serve.You can honor God by honoring your body.

43| Stop Shrinking to Fit Rooms God Never Sent You To

Hey beautiful, this episode is for anyone who's been holding back their light to make others comfortable. It's time to embrace your `authentic` self and dive into a journey of your identity in Christ!

42| Winning the War in Your Mind: The Power of Taking Thoughts Captive| christian women’s wellness, faith and wellness, biblical nutrition

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of overthinking, fear, anxiety, or self-doubt? In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to take every thought captive and how this biblical practice can completely transform your mindset, emotions, and daily life.
We’ll talk about:
Why your thoughts shape your behavior and confidence
How to recognize toxic thinking patterns
What Scripture teaches about renewing the mind
Practical, faith-based steps to take control of your thoughts
How to replace fear with faith and lies with truth
If you’ve been feeling mentally exhausted, spiritually overwhelmed, or stuck in negative thinking—this episode is for you. Let’s reset your mind and reclaim your peace.
 

41| God's Plans Are Bigger| christian women’s wellness, faith and wellness, biblical nutrition

Your plans are too small but God's plans are bigger! In this episode I'll share how God has been reminding us to dream bigger.