90. Doing Everything for God and Still Feeling Far From Him | Jeanine Amapola Ward
No Matter What with Hanna SeymourShow Notes
Have you ever been reading your Bible, showing up at church, and saying yes to every chance to serve, and still felt far from God? Maybe you've looked at someone else's quiet time and thought, I'm just not doing enough.
Jeanine Amapola Ward knows that feeling well. Jeanine has been creating online since she was a teenager filming YouTube videos in her bedroom, and she's honest about how easily faith can slide into performance when you're used to people watching. Today is launch day for her new book, The Abiding Way, a 40-day devotional through the Gospel of John.
We talk about the season she realized she was doing a lot for God without simply being with Him, why we both relate to Martha (and why Martha doesn't deserve all the shame), what abiding looks like on an ordinary Tuesday when an hour of silence isn't happening, and one small step for anyone who feels burned out or spiritually dry.
Connect with Jeanine:
• The Abiding Way: https://link.amazon/B00xaD31k
• Becoming Happy and Healthy: https://jeanineamapola.com/becoming-happy-and-healthy-jeanine-amapola-book-1
• Happy and Healthy podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-healthy-with-jeanine-amapola/id1515971195
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanineamapola/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeanineAmapola
• Website: https://jeanineamapola.com
Connect with Me:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannaeseymour/
• Website: https://hannaseymour.com
• The Weekly One (Monday email): https://hannaseymour.com/the-weekly-one
• Everyday Spiritual Habits: https://everydayspiritualhabits.com/
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