February 08, 2023

Podcast Episode 168 - Growing Closer to God pt 3 - Rest in Father’s Grace

February 08, 2023/ Heather Bunch

What do you do when you make a mistake? Do you run to God or run away and hide?

Do you see God as the Sovereign in the sky waiting to swat you with His Heavenly flyswatter when you need to learn a lesson?

Do you struggle with feeling shame when you’re in church or praying? Or does that shame keep you from praying?

It’s time for part 3, Growing Closer to God. Yesterday we talked about Father’s love and learning to rest in it, knowing you’re loved for who you are just as you are. Today, I want to share secret #2 to Growing Closer to God.

So today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of carrying around a backpack full of shame.

• If you’re ready to embrace God’s best in your life.

• If you desire to grow closer to God this year than ever.

February 07, 2023

Podcast Episode 167 - Growing Closer to God pt 2 - Rest in Father's Love

February 07, 2023/ Heather Bunch

Do you ever struggle to receive love? Or maybe you don't feel lovable?

When you think of God, do you feel like He's waiting to punish you?

Do you run to Him or away from Him when you make a mistake?

It's part 2 of Growing Closer to God. Today, we're learning Secret 1 to grow closer to God.

So, today is for you if…

If you ever feel unloveable.
If you struggle to think, you have to earn God's love.
If your heart desires to crawl up in your Heavenly Father's lap, but religion makes you feel like you're not worthy.

February 06, 2023

Podcast Episode 166 - Growing Closer to God pt 1 - Discover the Lens You Experience God Through

February 06, 2023/ Heather Bunch

Do you do all the Christian things, pray, read Bible, and go to church, yet you don’t feel close to God?

When you approach God, do you feel not enough? Not good enough, haven’t done enough, not holy enough? Not as good as so-and-so?

Or do you feel like you’re too much for God to love you? Too much sin? Too many issues? Too many mistakes? Too much drama?

We’re starting a new series–Growing closer to God. As Christians, that’s our goal, right? But how many of you feel like you’re doing all the things but still feel far from Him most days?

Today is for you if…

If you desire a closer relationship with God but aren’t sure how.
If you’re tired of trying everything you’re supposed to do as a Christian, but it’s not creating that intimacy with God you desperately crave.
If you’re ready to finally enjoy your relationship with God instead of feeling like not enough or too much.

January 31, 2023

Podcast Episode 162 - Identity Upgrade pt 2 - How to Call Out the Best Parts of Yourself

January 31, 2023/ Heather Bunch

What do you believe about yourself? Good, bad, ugly? Or mix?

Do you want to believe good things about yourself but struggle to see that good things?

Do you ever feel like a charlatan or liar when you say good things about yourself because you don’t believe them?

We’re continuing our identity upgrade series with part 2. It’s time to learn to call out the best parts of yourself.

Today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of beating yourself up.

• If you desire to believe better things about yourself.

• If you’re ready to live the life God’s planned for you.

January 23, 2023

156 - Two Keys to Stop From Giving Up On Yourself When You Make a Mistake

January 23, 2023/ Heather Bunch

What do you do when you fail? How do you treat yourself?

How do you handle it when you make a mistake? Beat yourself up? Or pick yourself up and keep going?

Do you know how to pull yourself out of the mulligrubs, or do you stay stuck, sinking deeper?

We all make mistakes, but what we do afterward matters. It determines if we pick ourselves up and keep moving forward or if we sink into a downward spiral that makes us feel terrible and holds us back.

Today is for you if…

If you need a hand up when you fall.
If you’re unsure how to keep the emotional spiral at bay when you make a mistake.
If you’re tired of beating yourself up for the same issues.

December 15, 2022

Podcast Episode 129 - Shammy away your shame with this key ingredient

December 15, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Do you ever feel shame?

Have you ever said, “what’s wrong with me!”?

Or “I’m broken!” I know I have!

We’re talking about getting rid of shame with a key ingredient.

So, today is for you if:

If you’re ready to stop feeling broken.
If you’re ready to release the shame.
If you desire to step into your true identity, shame is holding you back.

December 13, 2022

Podcast Episode 127 - How to enjoy this Christmas season–again

December 13, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Do you ever get tired of the holiday season?

Have you ever felt like God was distant? Even during this Christmas time when you think you should be closest to God, right?!

Do you feel like all the to-do's of Christmas are weighing you down? Shopping, cooking, errands, parties, plays, etc.

Today is for you if:

If you're ready to get the joy of the season back.
If you desire to grow closer to God.
If you need a new perspective on this Christmas time.

November 28, 2022

Podcast Episode 116 - The secret ingredient to change

November 28, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Do you ever struggle with changing? Changing a habit, an issue or a "sin"?

Maybe you tried to change a habit but felt powerless to change it.

Have you ever thought if you don't change this "thing," God will be upset or unhappy with you?

Today I'm going to share with you the secret ingredient to change.

So today is for you:

If you want to be your best self but struggle to change.
If you tried to change but only felt like you took one step forward and two steps back.
If you need extra power behind you to make permanent changes.

November 17, 2022

Podcast Episode 109 - How to bring more peace into your holiday mayhem

November 17, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Do the holidays stress you out?

Does your peace fly out the window when you think of Thanksgiving (or any holiday) get-together?

Are you worried about the conversations around the table or the ones that should happen and don’t?

Today we’re talking about bringing more peace into the holidays.

Today is for you:

If you want to feel peace this holiday season.
If you’re tired of the stress that seems inevitable with the hustle and bustle.
If you’re ready for this year to be different.

November 15, 2022

Podcast Episode 107 - Every day can be a fresh start

November 15, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Have you ever had a bad day?

Do you feel heavy or sad?

Ever had a day that didn't go as planned?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to turn your day around and give yourself the gift of a fresh start.

Today for you:

If you've had a bad day but don't want it to have you.
If your day didn't go as planned and you don't want to repeat it.
If you're struggling with heaviness, sadness or just plain down and need help feeling better.

November 03, 2022

Podcast Episode 099 - How to practice the presence of God – meditation

November 03, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Do you desire to grow closer to God?

Have you ever found yourself overreacting to situations?

Does your mind go a million miles a minute?

We’re concluding our series on practicing the presence of God with meditation.

Today is for you:

If you want to grow closer to God.
If you need a way to slow down your overthinking mind.
If you want to turn your over-reacting into godly responding.

November 02, 2022

Podcast Episode 098 - How to practice the presence of God – the journaling connection

November 02, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Have you ever been praying, and your mind starts wandering? Yea, me too!

Do you want to grow closer to God?

Have you ever forgotten how God came through for you in the past and worried He won’t this time?

We’re continuing our series on practicing the presence of God so you can not just know about God, but you can experience Him on a deep and intimate level.

So today is for you:

If you want to add to your tool belt to practice God’s presence.
If you need help corralling your mind to the present moment.
If you deeply desire to know God, not just about Him.

October 31, 2022

Podcast Episode 096 - How to practice the presence of God - Lectio Divina

October 31, 2022/ Heather Bunch

Do you desire to feel close to God?

Have you ever thought, “I do all the things I’m suppose to do, but something is missing from my relationship with my Heavenly Father.”

Do you read your Bible and you’re learning but wonder if there’s more to it?

Today we’re talking about how to grow your relationship with God and practice His presence.

Today is for you:

If you’re ready to go to another level with God.
If you desire to feel closer to your Heavenly Father.
If you want to hear God’s voice speaking to you.

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What do you do when you make a mistake? Do you run to God or run away and hide?

Do you see God as the Sovereign in the sky waiting to swat you with His Heavenly flyswatter when you need to learn a lesson?

Do you struggle with feeling shame when you’re in church or praying? Or does that shame keep you from praying?

Do you ever struggle to receive love? Or maybe you don't feel lovable?

When you think of God, do you feel like He's waiting to punish you?

Do you run to Him or away from Him when you make a mistake?

Do you do all the Christian things, pray, read Bible, and go to church, yet you don’t feel close to God?

When you approach God, do you feel not enough? Not good enough, haven’t done enough, not holy enough? Not as good as so-and-so?

Or do you feel like you’re too much for God to love you? Too much sin? Too many issues? Too many mistakes? Too much drama?

What do you believe about yourself? Good, bad, ugly? Or mix?

Do you want to believe good things about yourself but struggle to see that good things?

Do you ever feel like a charlatan or liar when you say good things about yourself because you don’t believe them?

What do you do when you fail? How do you treat yourself?

How do you handle it when you make a mistake? Beat yourself up? Or pick yourself up and keep going?

Do you know how to pull yourself out of the mulligrubs, or do you stay stuck, sinking deeper?

Do you ever feel shame?

Have you ever said, “what’s wrong with me!”?

Or “I’m broken!” I know I have!

Do you ever get tired of the holiday season?

Have you ever felt like God was distant? Even during this Christmas time when you think you should be closest to God, right?!

Do you feel like all the to-do's of Christmas are weighing you down? Shopping, cooking, errands, parties, plays, etc.

Do you ever struggle with changing? Changing a habit, an issue or a "sin"?

Maybe you tried to change a habit but felt powerless to change it.

Have you ever thought if you don't change this "thing," God will be upset or unhappy with you?

Do the holidays stress you out?

Does your peace fly out the window when you think of Thanksgiving (or any holiday) get-together?

Are you worried about the conversations around the table or the ones that should happen and don’t?

Have you ever had a bad day?

Do you feel heavy or sad?

Ever had a day that didn't go as planned?

Do you desire to grow closer to God?

Have you ever found yourself overreacting to situations?

Does your mind go a million miles a minute?

Have you ever been praying, and your mind starts wandering? Yea, me too!

Do you want to grow closer to God?

Have you ever forgotten how God came through for you in the past and worried He won’t this time?

So today is for you:

Do you desire to feel close to God?

Have you ever thought, “I do all the things I’m suppose to do, but something is missing from my relationship with my Heavenly Father.”

Do you read your Bible and you’re learning but wonder if there’s more to it?