410. Put Down the News, Pick Up the Word: Trading Anxiety for Holy Spirit Wonder.
MADE WHOLE (formerly Morning Mama) | Christian women, faith and anxiety, Christian mental health, anger, rage, angry mom, overwhelmed, feel stuck, Christian healing, loneliness, postpartum depressionShow Notes
Do you feel stuck in the same thoughts, reactions, and patterns as a mom? Do you find yourself overwhelmed…frustrated…or constantly reacting in ways you wish you could change? And maybe the hardest part—you don’t even know how to change it? What if the problem isn’t your circumstances…but the lens you’re looking through? In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to live through a lens of wonder—and why this shift can completely transform your thoughts, your emotions, and your everyday life as a mom. Because so often, we move through life with certainty. And without realizing it, that certainty keeps us stuck in the exact cycles we’re desperate to break free from. But there is another way. In this episode, we talk about:– Why your current thought patterns keep you stuck in the same cycles– How certainty fuels frustration, disconnection, and overwhelm– What it looks like to shift into curiosity and “wonder” instead– How fear quietly keeps you small, reactive, and focused on control– The difference between living in fear vs being led by the Holy Spirit– How trusting God’s sovereignty changes how you experience everything– Why you were chosen to live in this exact time—and what that means for you Because when you let fear lead…you shrink back.You play it safe.You focus only on protecting yourself and your family. But when you let God lead? You step into purpose.You live on mission.You begin to ask different questions. You are not here by accident. You were chosen for this time in history—on purpose, for a purpose. And even if you don’t know all the specifics yet, you already have a place to begin: Love your neighbor.Show up.Be faithful in the small things.Stay open to what God is doing. This episode will help you break free from the mental and emotional patterns keeping you stuck—and step into a new way of seeing your life that brings more peace, purpose, and alignment with God. love, Brittany
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