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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 Encouragement94. Facing Mortality with Faith: Insights from Gordon Ferguson on 'God and Cancer'In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down again with Gordon Ferguson—author, teacher, and spiritual leader with over 50 years in ministry. You may remember him from our most listened-to episode on God’s view of women.This time, we explore his most personal book: God and Cancer. It’s a raw and honest conversation about mortality—not to stir fear, but to awaken faith, clarity, and purpose.We discuss:• Why we avoid death—and why we must face it• How illness and aging sharpen spirit...2025-05-0244 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 Encouragement92. When the World Goes Quiet: How to Go From Anxious to Known and Secure in Christ (An Easter Special)In this special Easter episode, we take a sacred pause to reflect on the three most powerful days in human history: Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday.Whether you’re in a season of loss, waiting, or longing for breakthrough—this episode is for you.We explore what it means to let go, be still, and receive the resurrection life Jesus offers—not just for this life, but for eternity. It’s an invitation to remember, to repent, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to be made new.Scripture References:• Lu...2025-04-1812 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement91. Addicted to Trauma? How to Break Free and Heal with God — Dr. Gary LawrenceIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we sit down with Dr. Gary Lawrence, affectionately known as Dr. G, to discuss the hidden impact of trauma on our relationships and emotional well-being—and the hope we find in Jesus for healing. Dr. G, author of Rejection Junkies, shares his insights into how wounds from our past affect how we can experience freedom and restoration through God’s love, truth, and guidance.Topics discussed:• The impact of past trauma on our relationships and emotional health• The root of bitterness and how it can manifest in our l...2025-04-1133 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement90. How to trust God's Timing with Confidence: 3 Practical StepsWelcome back to Curious for Christ! Trusting God’s timing is one of the biggest challenges in our faith journey. Why does waiting feel so hard? And how do we shift from frustration to peace? Today, I’m sharing three key steps to help you trust God’s process with confidence.3 Steps to Trusting God’s TimingRelease Control – Trust begins when we surrender our expectations and let go of the need to understand everything. God’s plan is higher than ours (Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9).Embrace the Waiting – The waiting season is not...2025-04-0415 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement89. Becoming Who God Created You to Be: Trusting Him Through the WrestlingIn today’s episode, we’re diving into the process of becoming—the ongoing transformation that happens as we step into who God created us to be. It’s not always a smooth journey. In fact, it often involves struggle, uncertainty, and deep wrestling with our identity, our past, and even with God Himself.Through my personal story and the powerful biblical account of Jacob wrestling with God, we’ll explore what it means to be refined through struggle and step into the identity God has for us. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in between who...2025-03-2821 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 Encouragement87. When Success Feels Overwhelming: 3 Simple Ways to Trust God and Stay GroundedSometimes, we feel overwhelmed when things aren’t going as expected, and we struggle to understand what God is doing. But interestingly, overwhelm can also arise from good things happening. The truth is, everything God gives us is good—even if we don’t always see it that way. Today, I am exploring this idea: Sometimes, God answers our prayers, but we still don’t experience peace...What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:• How to embrace God’s blessings without feeling overwhelmed• The difference between trusting your fears vs. trusting in God’s p...2025-03-1409 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement86. Healing is Spiritual: How to Process Emotions and Find Renewal with GodIn today’s episode, I share a personal story of my relationship with my body and how I didn’t know how to process my emotions. If you feel like you can’t move on or keep falling back into the same patterns despite praying and processing, chances are your body has stored emotions that need your attention. The truth is: your body remembers what your mind tries to forget.What We’ll Talk About:• We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).• God has the power to renew our bodies. He holds the key to unloc...2025-03-0712 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement85. Q&A: Why is this Happening to Me? Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?Welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here. Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to share a quick update:Starting next week, I’ll be releasing just one episode per week instead of two. I’ve recently stepped back into real estate, and I’m so excited to be working with a great team of successful professionals. This podcast has been such a grounding force for me, helping me align my heart with Christ and trust His guidance in every step—including this new season. While I’m adjusting my schedule, my priority remains...2025-03-0511 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement84. Reclaim Peace, Joy and Productivity in a Digital World, God's Way with Erick VargasIn today’s episode, we are addressing the real struggle many of us face in our digital age—how technology steals the peace, joy, and purpose God intended for our lives. I had the privilege of speaking with Erick Vargas, Christian entrepreneur and co-founder of Sabbath Space, an app designed to help people disconnect from technology and reconnect with what truly matters—God, family, and community.What You’ll Learn:• Understanding the Technology Trap: Erick shares his personal experience with technology addiction and reveals how disconnecting from tech can restore balance to your life and allow...2025-02-2827 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement83. Q&A: How can I Feel Confident in God when I was never Encouraged Growing Up?Welcome to Curious for Christ Q&A! Today, we’re answering a powerful question: “How can I feel confident in God when I was never encouraged the way I needed growing up?”If you struggled with a lack of encouragement or love growing up, you may question your ability to feel confident in God. But the good news is—God can restore what was missing and build a confidence in us that isn’t tied to our past but rooted in Him.1. How Our Upbringing Shapes Us• Our childhood shapes how we see ourselve...2025-02-2609 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement82. Trust God with Your Finances: Overcoming Anxiety of MoneyIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we dive into overcoming the anxiety around money and trusting God’s provision. Financial stress isn’t just about the numbers—it’s rooted in trust and identity.Key Points:• Fear of Not Having Enough: Jesus reminds us that God provides for us, just as He does for the birds of the air (Matthew 6:25-26). Trusting God overcomes the fear of insufficiency.• The Pressure to Work Harder: God’s provision isn’t about our performance. Trust in Him, even when we can’t see how (Philippians 4:19).• Money as Ide...2025-02-2114 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 min