Eventually in any relationship, you will need to tackle the topics of forgiveness and reconciliation. When is each appropriate, what’s the difference, and how do you forgive when you’re hurting? Check out this ultimate guide to what, how and wh

Ep. 40: Unconditional Love: Why It’s Not as Hard to Feel As You Might Think

Apr 4th, 2019 33m 54s

You don’t have to be Jesus or Mother Teresa to love everyone no matter what. Discover how to love someone unconditionally (and why it benefits you to do so). It’s not as hard as you might think. Listen to the podcast (or read the show notes). S

Ep. 39: How To Set Healthy Boundaries (and Why It’s Essential for Great Relationships)

Mar 30th, 2019 50m 3s

Misunderstandings and misconceptions about boundaries in relationships are one of the biggest causes for pain and suffering in our relationships. Today I’m sharing with you highlights of what I’ve learned about godly boundaries over the past t

Ep. 38: Healthy Relationships 101

Mar 21st, 2019 38m 11s

Discover the foundation for how to build healthy relationships. Using what Jesus said were the greatest commandments as our foundation, we explore three steps to healthier relationships in all areas of your life. Visit the show notes page to ge

Ep. 37: Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Get Better Results

Mar 14th, 2019 27m 45s

If you want to know how to get better results the key is found in this episode. Learn to harness the power of your emotions and you can transform the results you’re getting in your life. Visit the show notes and get the free exercise to help yo

Ep. 36: Why Getting Authority Over Your Emotions Matters

Mar 7th, 2019 27m 45s

When you can feel any emotion, you can do anything! This is why God has given you authority over your emotions. He has prepared good works for you to do. Are you ready? The exercise I share is the first step to walking out your God-given purpos

Who Will You Become When You Take Relentless Action?

Feb 15th, 2019 24m 27s

When the pursuit of a goal or new habit gets hard, most quit. Figuring out how to not quit is what will insure you cross the finish line strong. It changes you. Who will you become as you persevere?

Ep. 34: How Even a Perfectionist Can Make Peace with Failure

Jan 26th, 2019 24m 46s

Everyone fails. But perfectionists tend to make failure mean something others don't. And that meaning radically transforms their experience of failing. It makes it excruciating. And the fear of failure keeps us from showing up in big, bold way

Ep. 33: Have You Put Your Childish Ways Behind You? How Emotional Immaturity Keeps You Stuck

Jan 18th, 2019 23m 42s

Emotional immaturity keeps us stuck. But when you develop emotional maturity your relationships thrive, you can accomplish your goals, and you can show up as the best version of yourself in any situation no matter how awkward or uncomfortable.

Ep. 33: Have You Put Your Childish Ways Behind You?

Jan 18th, 2019 23m 42s

Ep. 32: Forget Willpower! Do This When Temptation Strikes

Jan 10th, 2019 26m 43s

Don't resist temptation or give in. There's a better way that will make your cravings go away for good. Listen and find out how to allow your cravings without giving in. Show notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode32/

Ep. 31: Overcome Obstacle Thoughts in 5 Simple Steps

Jan 4th, 2019 37m 26s

Now that you’ve set some goals for the new year, you are probably encountering some obstacle thoughts. By that I mean all those thoughts that flood your brain that tell you why you won’t be able to accomplish your goal. Well, this episode is go

Ep. 30: Are You Setting the Right New Year’s Resolutions?

Dec 28th, 2018 32m 14s

We are kicking off Season 5 today. This season is devoted to helping you crush your 2019 New Year's Resolutions. Want to be among the 9% of people who actually keep their New Year’s Resolutions? Then you need to make sure you listen to this epi

Ep. 29: Love Might Not Be What You Think It Is

Dec 20th, 2018 38m 19s

Discover how to love like God. We are taking a deeper look at a famous passage in Scripture that describes godly love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. I think you’ll be surprised to find a very unsentimental take on just what love is. This is who God is

Ep. 28: Want Joy, Even on the Hard Days? Do This!

Dec 13th, 2018 21m 10s

If you ask people what they want in life, most will tell you they just want to be happy. And in our common everyday use of the words happiness and joy, those two are interchangable. They are both words for the experience of pleasure, well-being

Ep 27: Are You a Peacekeeper or a Peacemaker?

Dec 7th, 2018 23m 52s

Do you know the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking? Once you do, you'll understand why God calls us to be peacemakers. Also, I'm highlighting some exciting plans for 2019 and how you can enter to win a prize worth $300. Find out wh

Ep. 26 Are You Making This Hope Killing Mistake?

Nov 30th, 2018 38m 9s

Welcome to Season 4 of the Podcast! This short 4-episode season is devoted to exploring the traditional themes of Advent. But the concepts will be applicable year-round. Each episode will explore one of the four traditional Advent themes: Hope

Ep. 25 Be Present and Peaceful in the Presence of Pain in the Neck People

Nov 16th, 2018 22m 46s

Are you dreading Thanksgiving with someone difficult? You won’t be after you hear this! This episode builds upon the concepts I taught in Episode 24. So if you haven’t listened to that yet, you’ll get more from this episode if you hear that con

Ep. 24: The Secret to Managing 4 Common Causes of Holiday Stress

Nov 8th, 2018 27m 20s

We are continuing our focus in Season 3 on preparing ourselves for the holidays. However, the stress triggers we’ll address in this episode and the secret to addressing them are relevant anytime of year. Most of the stress we feel at this time

Ep. 23: Stop Trying to Be Worthy. You Already Are!

Oct 18th, 2018 25m 34s

This episode builds on the concept we explore in the previous episode. Many of us spend way too much time worrying about doing more and more feel like we are enough. This is the issue that I hear voiced more than any other struggle women have.

Ep. 22: Why You Need to BE Before You DO

Oct 11th, 2018 32m 30s

Many high achieving people spend way too much time worrying about doing more and more to succeed. We can easily forget to focus on being the kind of person who succeeds. In this episode, my friend Bobby Klinck of Your Online Genius shares four

Ep. 21: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Care

Oct 5th, 2018 38m 11s

Did you know it is your job to meet your needs? Yep, God put that responsibility square in your court. So, how are you doing with that? In this episode, we are kicking of Season 3 of the podcast—a season devoted to equipping you to prepare and

Ep. 20: Emotional Adulting

Aug 30th, 2018 33m 38s

We all need to practice our emotional adulting skills. In this no-holds barred account of my trip to San Diego I share the tips and strategies I practiced to overcome my fears (of flying, not fitting in and more) and handle up on my tendency to

Ep. 19: How Busy is Too Busy?

Aug 17th, 2018 29m 40s

Being busy has become a symbol of status in our culture. But busyness, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad. What activities comprise our busyness and how it impacts us and those around us are key indicators of whether or not we are too bu

Ep. 18: Empty Nest: Prepare Your Kids to Soar & Yourself to Thrive

Aug 9th, 2018 31m 39s

While the days of parenting are long, the years whip by in the blink of an eye and before we know it we find ourselves preparing for an empty nest. Marci Seither, author of Empty Nest: Strategies to Help Your Kids Take Flight (and mom of six ad