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Curious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement95. Trusting God when Plans Fall Apart: How to Walk with Jesus Through DisappointmentWhat do you do when your plans keep falling apart? When the dreams you prayed for unravel or the doors you were sure God opened suddenly slam shut? In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I walk us through Luke 24 and the Emmaus Road—the sacred, in-between space where disappointment meets the presence of Jesus.We explore how spiritual transformation often comes not in the fulfillment of our plans, but in the death of our expectations. Through honest reflection, personal stories, and biblical insight, you’ll be invited to see your disappointment not as the end—but as t...2025-05-0915 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement93. You Belong: Faith-Based Truths to Replace Comparison with Peace and TrustHave you ever looked around and felt like you didn’t belong—even in spaces where you’ve shown up faithfully? In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, I share my personal journey of wrestling with comparison, grief, delayed dreams, and the quiet question many of us ask:“Why would God show me what I’ll never have?”Through real-life reflection and biblical insight, I explore how God lovingly reveals the places in us that still need healing—not to punish us, but to draw us closer to His love. Whether you’re navigating delayed dreams, childhood wounds, or that...2025-04-2509 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement88. Healing Church Hurt: How to Recover from Spiritual Wounds & Reconnect with God | Insights from Dr. Sean St JeanHave you ever experienced hurt within the church or struggled with faith because of past wounds? You’re not alone. In this episode of Curious for Christ, we dive into a powerful conversation about spiritual trauma, healing from church hurt, and rediscovering a thriving relationship with God.Dr. Sean St Jean shares deep insights on:• The difference between submission and subjugation in faith• How to heal from past church wounds without losing your relationship with God• The importance of honest, unfiltered prayer—even when you’re struggling• Why mature love in Christ is deep...2025-03-2133 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement81. Q&A: How do I Hear God's Voice over My Own or Satan's?Welcome to Curious for Christ! Today, we’re diving into a question many of us struggle with: How do we hear God’s voice over our own or Satan’s? If you’ve ever felt confused or wondered if you’re listening to the right things, this episode is for you.1. The Desire Beneath the QuestionYour desire to hear God’s voice shows a longing to follow His will. But uncertainty often creates doubt. How do we discern between God’s voice, our own, and the enemy’s?2. Three Voices Competing for Ou...2025-02-1911 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement80. Surrendering your Desire for a Husband to God's Will - A Valentine's Day Faith TalkDoes the desire for a husband ever feel overwhelming? Do you find yourself wondering if marriage will finally bring the love, security, or fulfillment you long for?In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re diving into what it means to surrender your desire for a husband to God’s will. I share my own story of growing up without a model of love, how God taught me what true love is, and what I’ve learned about trusting His plan in relationships.If you’ve ever wrestled with waiting, struggled with disappointment, or wondered i...2025-02-1408 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement79. Q&A: What Would Life Be Like If God Was a Priority?In this episode of Curious for Christ, we’re painting a picture of what shifts when we truly prioritize God. We often feel scattered, anxious, and overwhelmed—but is that how life was meant to be? When God is at the center, everything changes. Peace replaces pressure. Faith conquers fear. Purpose overtakes busyness. We see our struggles through His eyes, and life no longer feels like chaos.Together, we’ll explore how aligning our daily lives with God’s design brings lasting peace, order, and joy. We’ll reflect on key scriptures, ask the hard questions, and consider h...2025-02-1213 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement78. From Pain to Purpose: The Way of Jesus with Dr. Robert CarrilloIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we sit down with Robert Carrillo to explore his powerful journey from hardship and violence to finding purpose and spiritual growth through the way of Jesus. Robert shares how his early experiences in gangs and exposure to violence shaped his desire to make the world a better place. Through his testimony, we see how God’s transformative power can take pain and turn it into purpose.In this conversation, Robert discusses spiritual maturity, the importance of connecting with God, and practical steps for growing in your faith. If you’ve ever...2025-02-0731 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement77. Q&A: How Do I know God's Will?Today, we’re tackling a question that can leave many of us feeling stuck or paralyzed: How do I know God’s will?What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why fear of making the wrong choice can paralyze us.• The truth about God’s guidance—He isn’t waiting to punish you for a misstep!• Biblical principles and scriptures to help you trust God’s leading.• How figures like Paul, Joseph, and Ruth stepped forward in faith before knowing the outcome.• The key mindset shift: God’s will is not about perfection, but...2025-02-0511 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement76. Seek God First by Overcoming Temptation and Strengthening Your Daily WalkIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic we all wrestle with: temptation and how to seek God first, especially when emotions or distractions pull us away.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from God, anxious, or overwhelmed by temptation, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways1. Recognize Temptation EarlyTemptation starts small but can grow if left unchecked.• Scripture: “Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when...2025-01-3111 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement75. Q&A: How Do I make God a Priority in my Life?In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I dive into a question that many believers wrestle with: How do I make God a priority in my life? This episode explores the challenges of balancing our busy lives with our desire to deepen our relationship with God. I offer insights and practical steps to help you realign your priorities, trust God more deeply, and make Him the center of your life.Key Topics Covered:• Understanding why we feel distant from God and how to address the disconnect• The importance of shifting our mi...2025-01-2914 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement74. Finding Peace Through Biblical Meditation and Mindfulness with Virginia LeflerIn this episode, we explore the transformative practice of Biblical meditation with Virginia Lefler. Virginia shares how meditation helps us connect with our own heart with God, going beyond the surface level of our minds to find deeper resolution, peace, and healing. Virginia has identified six simple yet powerful steps of Biblical meditation to guide you as you practice.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What Biblical meditation is and how it helps us connect more deeply with our own heart with God, fostering healing, resolution, and peace.• The six steps of Biblic...2025-01-2433 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement73. Q&A: Are My Prayers Powerful?Have you ever wondered, Are my prayers powerful? Maybe you’ve prayed for something and it feels like nothing is changing, or you’re questioning whether you’re “praying right.” You’re not alone in this struggle. In today’s episode, we unpack why prayer might feel powerless at times, what truly makes prayer powerful, and how to pray with confidence and faith, no matter where you are on your journey with God.Key Takeaways from the Episode1. Why Do Prayers Feel Powerless Sometimes?• Unrealistic expectations: We expect immediate results, but God’s timing is not ou...2025-01-2212 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement72. Overcome Anxiety by Being Anchored in God's Word: 5 Practicals StepsAre you feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, struggling to find peace in the midst of life’s challenges? You’re not alone, and God’s Word has real answers for your heart.In this episode of Curious for Christ, I share a personal story that triggered anxiety and old doubts about God’s protection. Through that experience, I rediscovered the power of God’s promises in Scripture, especially 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” Together, we’ll explore five practical steps to anchor yourself in God’s Word when anxiety feels like it’s taking o...2025-01-1713 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement71. Q&A: Is it Wrong to Desire Something When I Doubt it is God's Will?In this episode, we explore how to reconcile your desires with God’s will when you feel unsure or doubtful. We’ll uncover biblical truths, practical steps, and encouragement to approach your desires with trust and faith.Key Points1. The Heart of the Question:• This isn’t just about desire but about trust, surrender, and identity.• Common struggles include fear of disappointment, doubts about worthiness, and control issues.2. What Does the Bible Say About Desires?• God reshapes our desires when we seek Him (Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:33).• Even Jesus surrendered Hi...2025-01-1512 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement70. Feeling Anxious at the Start of a New Year? Recognize Your Triggers and Overcome Them with God's PeaceThe start of a new year often brings excitement, but it can also spark uncertainty and anxiety. In this episode of Curious for Christ, I dive into the root causes of anxiety and share how you can recognize your triggers and overcome them through God’s peace. Using practical steps and biblical insights, you’ll learn to surrender your worries and rely on God for strength and calm.What You’ll Learn:1. What is Anxiety?• Anxiety is a response to stress but often stems from trying to control the uncontrollable.• Common triggers include ov...2025-01-1013 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement69. Q&A: How to Grow Closer to God When You don't Feel Like It?In this episode, I dive into the common struggle of feeling spiritually dry and distant from God. I address the challenges we face when we don’t feel like connecting with God and offer practical steps to help us grow closer to Him, even when our hearts feel distant. If you’re in a season where it feels hard to pray, read Scripture, or even believe God is near, this episode is for you.I explore why we might feel spiritually dry, offering insight into emotional fatigue, distractions, unresolved sin, and unmet expectations. Then, I share six prac...2025-01-0821 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement68. Your Identity is Greater than Your Job Title: Discussion with Mark Collins on Character as Your CallingWelcome to the first episode of 2025 on the Curious for Christ podcast! I couldn’t think of a better way to begin the year than with an inspiring conversation I had with Mark Collins, founder of Freedom for Life and author of Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default. Mark is a transformational leader with a passion for helping people become the hero God created them to be in their businesses, relationships, and lives.In this episode, we discuss how aligning your identity and actions with God’s truth can help you break free from past...2025-01-0336 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement67. Struggling to feel Refreshed & Renewed for 2025? Consider these Three: Digital Detox, Biblical Sabbath, and Creative Living in ChristWelcome to Curious for Christ! In this final episode of 2024, we’re preparing our hearts and minds to step into 2025 feeling recharged, renewed, and closer to God than ever before.Are you entering the new year with excitement and hope? Or has life left you feeling drained, distracted, and overwhelmed?In today’s episode, we’ll explore three powerful ways to embrace renewal through rest, faith, and creativity. We’ll also revisit some of your favorite episodes from this past year and highlight key takeaways, including:1. The power of a digital detox with Dr. Stac...2024-12-2716 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement66. Do you Want more Confidence and Clarity in Christ? A Deep Dive into God's Heart for WomenWelcome back! Today, we dive into an essential topic—how understanding the Bible, especially regarding women, can transform our confidence in Christ.I’m revisiting two powerful interviews with Gordon Ferguson, author of The Bible and Women, and Jeanie Shaw, author of The View from Paul’s Window. Gordon and Jeanie offer insights on interpreting Scripture accurately to understand God’s heart for us.Key Takeaways:• The Imago Dei: Gordon Ferguson talks about how we are made in God’s image and the responsibility we have to represent Him accurately. In all that I do, a...2024-12-2020 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement65. Finding God's Plan for 2024 and Hope for 2025In this episode, we reflect on the profound truth that just as the Bible is a collection of many books and stories, it tells one overarching story of God’s plan to restore and redeem His people. Similarly, our lives are part of a bigger story—a grand narrative that God is weaving, even if we often can’t see it while living day-to-day.Life’s setbacks, unexpected events, and redirections can throw us off course and make us lose sight of the bigger picture. But what if these moments are not interruptions but part of God’s divine p...2024-12-1320 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement64. Seeking True Peace? Anchor Your Life in Christ and experience His Healing, with Christian Life Coach Olivia HudsonWelcome back to Curious for Christ! As we step into the holiday season, I’ll be releasing episodes weekly on Fridays to help you connect more deeply with loved ones—and God.The holidays can bring both joy and challenges. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how past wounds shape us and how Christ offers healing and transformation, beginning with His ultimate gift: salvation.Highlights:• How God provides a safe space to face pain and break cycles of hurt.• Scripture reflections: Matthew 11:28–30 and 3 John 1:2.• An inspiring excerpt from my conversation wit...2024-12-0620 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement63. God's Will For Your Life is a Heart of GratitudeIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we explore one of the most powerful principles of the Christian faith: gratitude. But what does it really mean to live a life of gratitude, and why is it God’s will for us?Join me as we dive into:• What gratitude means in all circumstances and how it aligns with God’s will (1 Thessalonians 5:18)• The dangers of bitterness and how it can jeopardize our relationship with God (Hebrews 12:15)• Practical ways to embrace gratitude even when life feels challenging• H...2024-11-2909 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement62. Q&A: What/Who is God?Today, we answer one of life’s most profound and timeless questions: What-or who-is God? We explore Scripture and personal reflections to uncover God’s nature and how we can relate to Him personally.Key Scriptures:• Exodus 3:14 – “I AM WHO I AM” (God’s eternal and self-existent nature).• 1 John 4:8 – “God is love” (God as the source of love itself).• Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created” (God as Creator and sustainer of all things).• John 14:9 – “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (Jesus reveals who God is).• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God” (trust in God’s pres...2024-11-2710 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement61. Living God's Purpose Through Storytelling: a Conversation with Bestselling Novelist Jennie Goutet on Faith and CreativityIn this episode of Curious for Christ, I welcome Jennie Goutet, an accomplished author of over 13 historical romance novels, to discuss her journey of faith, creativity, and life in a small town outside Paris. Jennie shares her remarkable story of discovering Christ, her marriage, and how her experiences across the globe shaped her relationship with God.The conversation delves into Jennie’s writing career, from penning her memoir Stars Upside Down to becoming a full-time novelist. Jennie opens up about how her Christian faith influences the depth of her characters and stories, emphasizing love, goodness, and integrity. Sh...2024-11-2228 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement60. Q&A: Are you Practicing New Age and You Don't Know It?In this episode of Curious for Christ, we explore how seemingly harmless spiritual practices, often rooted in New Age philosophies, can subtly pull us away from a Christ-centered faith. From manifestation techniques to energy healing, we discuss how to discern these influences and realign with God’s truth. Using biblical examples and practical tools, we uncover how to confidently walk in obedience to Christ in a culture filled with mixed messages.Key Points:1. What Is New Age?• The New Age movement blends spiritual ideas like self-enlightenment and universal energy, often contradicting Scri...2024-11-2015 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement59. Stressed and Burned Out? Consider a Biblical Sabbath for Healing and Renewal - Insights with Joel and Christy PeedIn this episode, I am joined by Joel and Christy Peed who share their remarkable journey in ministry, from their early days in the campus ministry to church planting, and the invaluable lessons they’ve learned along the way. With honesty and wisdom, they discuss the challenges they faced, including burnout, people-pleasing, and the importance of prioritizing a healthy spiritual life. Joel and Christy delve into how they found balance between ministry work, marriage, and family life, emphasizing the need to stay connected with God and follow His guidance.Some Key Takeaways:• Understanding Sabb...2024-11-1535 min