As the holiday season picks up speed, the to-do lists grow, the stores get crowded, and the pressure to “make everything perfect” settles heavily on our shoulders. But what if the most meaningful gift you can give this year… has nothing to do with money, wrapping paper, or rushing from place to place?
In this beautiful and grounding episode of Church Girl Chats, Valerie and I sit down to talk about the quiet, heart-shifting truth that many of us forget:
✨ Presence is a gift.
✨ Connection is a gift.
✨ Time is a gift.
✨ YOU are a gift.
We explore how easy it is to get caught in holiday chaos—cooking, buying, decorating, planning—and miss the moments and people right in front of us. We talk about slowing down, making space for the relationships that matter, cultivating traditions that feed the soul, and building memories that last far longer than anything you can put under a tree.
This episode feels like a warm blanket, a gentle reminder, and a deep exhale for every woman who needs permission to be present… not perfect.
In this episode we discuss:
🎄 The beauty of giving your presence to the people you love
🎄 Creating traditions that foster genuine connection
🎄 How to prioritize what’s eternal over what’s expensive
🎄 Why presence reflects the heart of Emmanuel—God with us
🎄 The peace that comes from choosing stillness and intention
After you listen, I’d love to hear from you:
👉 What is one simple, meaningful tradition you want to create or revive this Christmas?
