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Live Courageous Podcastwalking in your assignment ep 1 of becoming courageousEPISODE 5 — Walking in Your AssignmentTheme: Stewardship, focus, and obedience to your specific callingYou don’t need everyone else’s assignment — you just need yours.In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to walk in your God-given assignment without comparison, distraction, or pressure. When focus is divided, clarity fades. But when you steward what’s already in your hands with faithfulness, peace and direction begin to return.You’ll hear about:• Why comparison quietly pulls you off course• How distraction subtly drains your clarity
2026-01-3115 minLive Courageous PodcastHow to Hear God in a Noisy World | Clarity & Spiritual Direction | Courageous DecisionsClarity feels rare in a world full of noise, opinions, pressure, and constant distraction.In this season finale of Courageous Decisions, Musudeen Harrell walks through what it really means to hear God’s voice in a noisy world — and why clarity doesn’t come from striving harder, but from quieting your soul.If you’ve been feeling confused, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step… this episode is for you.“You can’t hear clarity in chaos.”Inside this episode:Why clarity is so hard to find todayWhat actually blocks us from he...
2026-01-2713 minLive Courageous PodcastObedience When It’s Hard | Courageous Decisions Series ep 5Obedience is not a feeling.Obedience is a decision.In Episode 5 of the Courageous Decisions series, Musudeen dives into one of the hardest spiritual challenges we face: following God when it doesn’t make sense.This episode is for anyone who feels torn between faith and fear, between comfort and calling, between what feels safe and what God is asking.You’ll learn:Why obedience feels scary and costlyThe fears that keep us stuck in hesitationA real story of obedience that required sacrificeA simple 3-step framework to walk in obedience with c...
2026-01-1819 minLive Courageous PodcastIdentity: Remembering Who You AreIn this episode, Musudeen confronts one of the deepest struggles we face — losing ourselves while trying to become who everyone else wants us to be.When performance replaces purpose…When approval becomes identity…When roles define us more than God does…we forget who we were created to be.Through honest reflection and personal story, Musudeen unpacks why identity gets lost, how trauma and people-pleasing rewrite our sense of self, and what it looks like when God steps in to restore what was buried.You’ll learn:Why iden...
2026-01-1014 minLive Courageous PodcastCourageous BoundariesWhat if boundaries aren’t rejection—but obedience?In Episode 3 of the Courageous series, Musudeen dives into one of the most misunderstood (and most avoided) spiritual disciplines: boundaries. If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no, afraid of disappointing others, or exhausted from over-giving, this episode is for you.“If you don’t protect your peace, people will spend it for you.”In this conversation, we explore:Why boundaries feel so uncomfortable—even when they’re necessaryThe difference between walls and wisdomHow childhood conditioning and people-pleasing shape our relationshipsWhy boundaries are biblical, not selfishA simple 3-st...
2025-12-2013 minLive Courageous PodcastGiving Yourself Permission | Courageous Decisions Series- ep. 2What if the reason you’re exhausted isn’t weakness—but permission you’ve never given yourself?In Episode 2 of the Courageous Decisions series, Musudeen explores why so many high-capacity people struggle to rest, slow down, or say no—without guilt. If you’ve ever felt trapped by expectations, afraid of looking selfish, or praised for doing too much, this episode is for you.“You can’t heal in a life you’re too busy to live.”In this episode, you’ll learn:Why giving yourself permission is spiritual, not selfishHow unspoken expectations quietly imprison your peaceThe hi...
2025-12-1610 minLive Courageous PodcastWhen God Says Wait | Courageous Decisions SeriesThis episode marks the beginning of our brand-new 6-part series, Courageous Decisions — a journey into the choices that shape our faith, leadership, healing, and identity.Today’s focus: Waiting.The season that tests your patience, your trust, and your heart.In this episode, Musudeen shares:Why waiting is harder than most decisionsHow delay can actually be protectionA 3-step framework to wait with courageA weekly challenge to help you realign with God’s timing💬 “No isn’t rejection. No is redirection.”💬 “Courage isn’t running ahead. Courage is staying in step.”Next week’s...
2025-12-0711 minLive Courageous PodcastLeadership — What It Truly Means to Lead With Courage, Purpose, and AuthenticityIn this episode of the Live Courageous Podcast, Musadine sits down with Dr. Alisa—leadership coach, speaker, organizational strategist, and a guiding force behind high-impact leadership development.Together, they unpack what it really takes to lead with courage, authenticity, and emotional groundedness. Dr. Hanley shares her journey from discovering leadership at 19, to becoming a trusted advisor for teams and executives across industries. She opens up about early mistakes, tough decisions, and the human side of leading when the pressure is high.From authentic leadership theory to servant leadership, navigating crisis, emotional regulation, and building future leader...
2025-11-2344 minLive Courageous PodcastThe Courage to Say No: Protecting Your Peace, Purpose & PrioritiesIn this episode of Live Courageous, Musudeen tackles one of the most misunderstood and emotionally challenging skills we face in leadership, relationships, and everyday life: the power of saying no.For many of us, no feels scary. It feels selfish. It feels like we’re disappointing people.But the truth? Saying no — clearly, kindly, and courageously — is one of the greatest acts of self-respect and emotional freedom.Mucedin breaks this conversation down step-by-step:Why saying no feels so hardPeople-pleasing… fear of disappointing others… fear of losing opportunities.We unpac...
2025-11-1310 minLive Courageous PodcastWhy We Avoid Hard Conversations — and How Courage Changes EverythingIn this episode of Live Courageous, Mucedin leans into one of the most uncomfortable—but transformative—parts of growth: hard conversations.Whether it’s leadership, work, relationships, or even an honest moment with yourself, avoiding tough conversations doesn’t make them disappear. It only creates tension, resentment, and misunderstanding.Mucedin opens up about real leadership moments, personal lessons as an entrepreneur, and the impact of people-pleasing on boundaries. She shares how delaying honesty can damage trust—and how stepping into truth with courage builds clarity, connection, and emotional freedom.You’ll learn:Why we fea...
2025-11-1314 minLive Courageous PodcastFacing Anxiety with Courage: How to Pause, Process, and Pivot | Live Courageous PodcastAnxiety is everywhere — from social media to the news cycle, it seeps into our subconscious and shapes the stories we tell ourselves.In this episode of Live Courageous Podcast, host Musudeen Harrell dives into one of today’s most trending and personal topics: Anxiety. Drawing from statistics, personal experience, and powerful storytelling, Musudeen explores how anxiety manifests, how it affects our lives, and—most importantly—how to face it with courage, faith, and practical action. Topics Covered:What anxiety really is (and how it differs from anxious moments)Types of...
2025-11-1315 minLive Courageous PodcastFear Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Courageous — It Means You’re Human🦁 The Myth of Fearless Courage — and the Truth That Sets You FreeIn this episode of the Live Courageous Podcast, Musudeen dives into one of the biggest myths about courage: that courageous people are fearless.The truth? Courage assumes fear is present — and chooses to act anyway.Musudeen shares personal stories from her entrepreneurial journey, including a moment when federal audits threatened to shut down her agency, and how facing fear with prayer led to breakthrough. She also breaks down two powerful ways to understand fear:❌ False Evidence Appearing Real✅ Face Everything And RiseThis con...
2025-10-1810 minLive Courageous PodcastStrong But Tired | Musudeen x Aziza — A Real Conversation on ResilienceIn this powerful episode of the Live Courageous Podcast, Musudeen sits down with her daughter Aziza to talk about what it means to be “strong but tired.”They open up about the weight of expectations, share personal stories of pushing through exhaustion, and unpack how resilience looks across generations.Together, they redefine resilience — not as endless strength, but as honesty, rest, and courage in small steps. Whether you're carrying a heavy load, leading others, or simply trying to keep going, this conversation is for you.✨ Key Moments:Naming the tension of being “the strong one”Person...
2025-10-1646 min
Live Courageous Podcast"What you eat affects how you think"In this episode of the Live Courageous Podcast, Musudeen sits down with Dr. Angel Byrd, a nutritionist from Vibrant Life Wellness, to explore the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel.å🌿 In this episode, we talk about:🧠 The gut–brain connection and why it matters⚠️ How certain diets can increase anxiety or depression🔄 Practical steps to reset your eating habits💡 Nutrition tips for mental clarity, energy, and resilience💪 Why courage starts with how you care for your bodyThis conversation is packed with real talk and actionable advice for anyone ready to live with more coura...
2025-10-1628 min