In this episode, I discuss a challenge many missionary moms face: learning to distinguish between spiritual promptings and the fear responses from our nervous systems. I share a personal story about watching my son get trampled during a rodeo and how my instinct to gather my kids in safety was driven by my nervous system’s need to protect, not necessarily by the Spirit.
Joined by my brother Travis, we talk about how our emotions, especially fear and anxiety, can sometimes feel like spiritual promptings when, in reality, they’re just part of our natural, protective instincts. We discuss how embracing all emotions—fear, joy, sadness—is key to managing these experiences with resilience. We’ll explore practical tools for calming your nervous system and understanding when it’s the Spirit guiding you versus your body reacting to stress.
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