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Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason09| Personal Growth in Dark TimesIn today's episode, Terry shares a parable from Mark about a seed planted by man growing in the soil. The man has no control over the seed, but it grows in the dark. God is in control of what is produced. Not us!
We're getting back to basics by focusing on being still and listening to God.
Scripture Focus:
Mark 4:28. Parable of Growing Seed
Psalm 46:10 "Be Still and Know that I am God"
John 10:27. "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
Suppo...
2026-02-1709 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason08 | Four Steps to Intentional PrayersIn today's episode Terry unpacks how we can follow the example set by the prophet Daniel as we are intentional in our prayers. She shares how her personal obedience to what God told her in a 2:17 am wake up call resulted in today's podcast.
How Daniel Prayed:
Praise, acknowledge God
Repent for self and others
Ask, petition God
Yield, listen and obey--Be quiet to receive insight and understanding
Scripture References:
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he...
2026-02-1015 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason07| Personal Pain may Become TreasureEpisode Description:
Jesus’ words, “Do not throw your pearls to the swine,” can feel confusing—until we understand what He was really saying. In this episode, Terry shares a deeply personal story about loss, hidden treasure, and the surprising value of what we carry every day. Together, we explore how faith, like a pearl, is formed through discomfort—and why we must take that pain to God. That pain might be Treasure!
Key Topics Covered:
The cultural meaning behind “pearls” and “swine”
Why Jesus used this powerful metaphor
A personal story of loss and unexpected treasure
Recognizing...
2026-02-0308 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason06 | Interview with Vanesa Alcantara, Christian author, speaker and faith-based mentor!!Today’s podcast episode is an interview with Vanesa Alcantara.
Vanesa Alcantara is a writer, speaker, and faith-based mentor passionate about helping women face hard realities, heal what’s broken, and walk in freedom through biblical truth. She is the founder of Soul Scan, a women’s ministry and annual conference focused on emotional healing, spiritual growth, and inner alignment with God’s Word.
Through her teaching, storytelling, and lived experience, Vanesa creates space for honest conversations around identity, obedience, healing, and what it means to live led by truth rather than feelings. She is the autho...
2026-01-2719 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason05 | Trusting God with EverythingIn this episode, Terry talks about obedience—why it matters, how God equips us in advance, and how He uses what we already have. She shares her personal journey of launching this podcast as an act of obedience and reflects on biblical stories that remind us God is the one who brings victory.
Scriptures Referenced:
Ephesians 1
Ephesians 2:10
Exodus 4
1 Samuel 17
John 6
Judges 7
Reflection Question:
What has God placed in your hand that He wants you to use?
Listener Invitation:
Share what God is asking you to do. Leave a comment or message so...
2026-01-2011 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason04 | Creating a Healthy You...What's Yours to Control?In today’s episode, Terry builds on last week’s conversation about organizing your life with God by introducing a simple, faith-centered tool to help you prioritize your energy and responsibilities.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why taking on too much keeps us stuck and overwhelmed
How Jesus’ “light burden” applies to everyday life
A practical 3-circle tool to identify what you can control, influence, or release
How prayer fits into what we cannot control
Resources & Next Steps:
🎧 Listen to last week’s episode (January 7)
💛 Schedule a free coaching consultation with Terry
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website.i...
2026-01-1307 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason03 | 3 Steps to Create a Healthy LifeThe beginning of a new year often comes with big resolutions—and just as much pressure. In this episode, Terry invites you to step away from unrealistic expectations and instead center your year with intention, clarity, and God’s guidance.
Rather than trying to change everything at once, you’ll learn how to release what no longer serves you, refocus on what truly matters, and take one faithful step at a time toward the life God is calling you into.
This episode offers practical tools, reflective questions, and spiritual encouragement to help you move into the ne...
2026-01-0711 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason02 | Easy Steps to Identify and Manage Your EmotionsIn this powerful episode Terry shares how God used a plastic Christmas tree to reveal patterns of perfectionism, fear and judgment---not just toward objects, but toward people. Through a late-night conversation with God and a tool called "Emptying the Jug", she uncovers anger, sadness, fear and ultimately joy. In the end, the "magical plastic Christmas tree" becomes a symbol of grace, acceptance and the true focus of Christmas!
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do yo...
2025-12-3012 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason01|Gratitude Every DayIn this podcast Terry talks about difficult days and how we can still focus on gratitude on those days. Life is hard. Let's walk together
Join me here each week for new podcast episodes!
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Go to Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
2025-12-2305 minChristian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason00|Trailer Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry DeasonWelcome to Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason. This mini-episode provides an overview of Terry's passions and plans for the podcast series.
I look forward to meeting you here each week for new podcast episodes!
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Go to Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
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