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Brave Woman, Mighty God with Laura L. SmithBravely Choosing Joy with Nicole ZasowskiHey friend, have you ever found it hard to hold onto joy, especially when life doesn’t go as planned? Maybe you’re in a season of waiting, doubting, or just plain exhaustion, wondering if real, lasting joy is even possible. If that’s you, today’s conversation with Nicole Zasowski on Brave Woman, Mighty God is going to feel like a deep breath of fresh air.Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker who beautifully combines vulnerability and wisdom. In this episode, we discuss the brave choice to pursue joy even when life fee...2025-05-0544 min
Wonderfully MadeNavigating the Coexistence of Joy and Pain — with Nicole Zasowski and Allie Marie SmithIn this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Nicole Zasowski a licensed marriage and family therapist, about the coexistence of joy and pain in life. They discuss Nicole's personal journey through loss and the importance of embracing both emotions. The conversation delves into the neuroscience behind joy and pain, practical ways to practice Thanksgiving, and the significance of agency in personal transformation. Nicole also shares insights from her new Bible study, 'Daring Joy,' which explores the power of celebration amidst life's challenges. Topics discussed: Nicole's Personal Journey with Joy and Suffering ...2025-03-1143 min
RT DialogueSeason 1 | Episode 3 | Special Guest, RT Therapist Nicole ZasowskiWe are so excited to welcome Restoration Therapist Nicole Zasowski to Episode 3 of the RT Dialogue Podcast.Many of you know Nicole as the author of beautiful books like From Lost to Found, What If It's Wonderful, and her upcoming Daring Joy Bible Study. Nicole has also co-authored Families and Forgiveness with Terry Hargrave, and Advances and Techniques in Restoration Therapy with Terry Hargrave and Miyoung Yoon Hammer. We were excited to have you her on this episode to discuss her journey to Restoration Therapy, her Therapy Thursdays, and...2025-02-1649 min
Let It Shine with Angie Elkins49. Advent - Anticipating Hope with Nicole ZasowskiSend us a textAs we enter into the season of Advent, we are reminded that hope is at the heart of this sacred season. Hope is more than wishful thinking; it is the confident expectation rooted in God’s promises. In a world often filled with uncertainty, Advent calls us to reflect on the hope fulfilled in Christ’s birth and the hope we hold as we anticipate His return. Join Angie Elkins and Nicole Zasowski as they explore the transformative power of hope. Together, they discuss how hope is found in a relationship with...2024-12-0338 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purposeEpisode 79 The Macy’s Day Parade and “What If It’s Wonderful” with Nicole ZasowskiHappy Thanksgiving Eve! 🦃🦃🦃 Are you hosting? Are you roasting a turkey in the oven or deep frying it? Do you call it stuffing or dressing? Will you use china or paper products? Is your weird aunt bringing a gelatin dish? Canned or homemade cranberries? Are you a pecan or pumpkin pie kind of girl? I have so many pressing questions. 😂 One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving Day (thanks for asking) is the Macy’s Day Parade. Back in the day, I’d watch the par...2024-11-2735 min
The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell122. 4 Triggers for Ministry Leaders with Nicole ZasowskiSend us a textWhat if joy wasn’t something to fear but an act of courage and faith? How do seasons of change and loss shape the way we lead and the way we see ourselves? And what if the key to making better decisions wasn’t buried in the past or hidden in the future, but found right here in the present moment?In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and leadership triggers that impact pastors and Christian leaders. Inspired by the question and book by Nicole Zasowski, “What if it’s wonderf...2024-11-2536 min
Divine Table TalkThe Gift of Surrender: A Conversation with Nicole Zasowski on Divine Table TalkIn this episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Mallory sit down with Nicole Zasowski, licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, and author of What If It's Wonderful?. "The Gift of Surrender: A Conversation with Nicole Zasowski" delves into Nicole's journey of embracing vulnerability, overcoming fear, and finding joy in unexpected places. Nicole shares her personal story of surrendering control and trusting God’s plans, offering listeners practical advice on how to release anxiety and embrace joy in the midst of uncertainty. This episode is filled with encouraging insights and actionable steps for those seeking freedom through faith....2024-10-2436 min
Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel288. Creating Safe Spaces in Group Life with Nicole ZasowskiIn this episode, Brian Daniel and Haley Malone are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski for a powerful conversation on the intersection of counseling and group life. Together, they unpack the importance of creating safe spaces within small groups, especially as anxiety continues to rise in today’s culture. Nicole shares valuable insights on how group dynamics can provide support as individuals navigate their pain and healing journeys.Nicole also emphasizes the significance of aligning core beliefs with behaviors, helping group members experience genuine transformation. The episode wraps up with an exciting look at he...2024-10-1637 min
Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsInfertility, miscarriage & finding joy again with Nicole Zasowski - Story 10We are finishing our Summer of Stories with Nicole Zasowski. She is a counselor, author and speaker that shares her painful story of infertility and miscarriage. Many of you know too well what it’s like to embrace joy when you’ve walked through so much loss and disappointment. Nicole bravely encourages us all that it’s possible. It’s possible to find joy and practice thanksgiving even when mourning and grief is very present.Make sure you follow along this week on Pardon The Mess Instagram page. I will share the picture of all of h...2024-08-0841 min
His Glory, Her Good32. Regulating Emotions with Nicole Zasowski & The Glass HouseSend us a textIt's time for another crossover episode with one of our favorite Lifeway podcasts — The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell! If you don't remember, Ben and Lynley were our first guests on the His Glory, Her Good podcast. To say we are big fans of them and their hearts would be an understatement. On today's show Nicole Zasowski describes to us what happens when we are operating in our pain cycle, how we can regulate our emotions, and why the simplest of questions can push us over the edge. A ver...2024-07-1951 minLet It Shine with Angie Elkins28. Regulating Your Emotions with Nicole ZasowskiSend us a textHave you ever asked your spouse a simple question, like, "whats for dinner?" and all of a sudden they're making a snarky comment back to you? Have you ever found yourself responding out of irritation and frustration when your spouse or kids simply ask you a question? On today's show we're highlighting an episode from The Glass House Podcast where Nicole Zasowski describes to us what happens when we are operating in our pain cycle, how we can regulate our emotions, and why the simplest of questions can push us over the edge.2024-06-1152 min![[MARKED]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m83ohvczift5tbknhh2wtfbaxgf2?.jpg)
[MARKED]The Glass House | Learning to Regulate Emotions in Ministry with Nicole ZasowskiOn Fridays in April, we're dropping an extra episode to make sure you know about some other Lifeway podcasts that we think you would enjoy. Today, we're sharing an episode of The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell talking with Nicole Zasowski. Have you ever asked your spouse a simple question, like, "whats for dinner?" and all of a sudden they're making a snarky comment back to you? Have you ever found yourself responding out of irritation and frustration when your spouse or kids simply ask you a question? On today's show Nicole Zasowski describes to...2024-04-1951 min
Dwell DifferentlyTrue Transformation // Nicole Zasowski"The very thing that we most deeply need as human beings we can’t actually do for ourselves. It’s the work of God in us.” — Natalie AbbottWhat do you do when you find yourself not caring spiritually, when your heart feels cold toward God? What does it look like to have a heart that is soft toward the Lord? Join Natalie Abbott and Nicole Zasowski as they dig into how Ezekiel 36:26 continues to impact the lives of God’s people. They share practical hope for what to do when our hearts feel calloused, how to grab hold...2024-04-1036 min
Praxis Podcast with Rhett SmithPraxis Podcast: Nicole Zasowski on working through anxiety using the Restoration Therapy model In this episode I talk with my good friend Nicole Zasowski, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the author of several books: What if it's Wonderful, From Lost to Found, and Families and Forgiveness which she co-authored with Terry Hargrave. I so much respect the professional and personal work that Nicole does in her life, and she is a lifelong learner which I love. In this episode we dig deep into anxiety and looking at it through the framework of the Restoration Therapy model. I hope that you enjoy this...2024-03-261h 04The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell91. Learning to Regulate Emotions in Ministry with Nicole ZasowskiSend us a textHave you ever asked your spouse a simple question, like, "whats for dinner?" and all of a sudden they're making a snarky comment back to you? Have you ever found yourself responding out of irritation and frustration when your spouse or kids simply ask you a question? On today's show Nicole Zasowski describes to us what happens when we are operating in our pain cycle, how we can regulate our emotions, and why the simplest of questions can push us over the edge. Nicole Zasowski is a marriage and family therapist...2024-01-2250 min
Find Hope Here with Teresa Whiting - Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Sexuality, Freedom from Shame)What If It's Wonderful? with Nicole Zasowski (Advent week 3)Joy is our most vulnerable emotion. Most of us hold it at a distance for fear of the disappointment that might follow. Join me as I speak with author, speaker, and therapist Nicole Zasowski who challenges us to find the courage to embrace joy.I won't be doing an advent reading today. Instead, I'm going to infuse this episode with so much JOY by sharing my conversation with Nicole. About Nicole Zasowski:Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author of What If It’s Wonderful? and From...2023-12-1943 min