Dr. G Speaks
Do you feel held back? Do you feel stuck? Do you feel as though you are going through the motions? Welcome to Dr. G Speaks, where we explore the powerful intersection of freedom, faith, and fun! Join Dr. G as she reminds you to know there’s more to life. Each episode dives into topics like leaning into ease, releasing what no longer serves you, and the transformative power of trust and surrender to the Lord. Discover the possibilities you never knew existed and learn how to embrace the life you truly deserve. As the author of Look Stop Hiding: How to Find Your Voice and Never Dim Your Light Again, Dr. G wants you to know that it's time to stop hiding and start thriving—together, we’ll uncover your potential and ignite your journey to a life of freedom, faith and fun. Let's get it!
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Dr. G Speaks
13 | The "And" Ministry: Why You Don't Have to Choose Between Gratitude and Struggle
Have you ever felt like you had to pick just one emotion? Like you couldn’t be grateful and frustrated at the same time? I used to think that if I trusted God, I had to be only faithful, only positive, only strong. But I’ve learned that’s not true. In this episode, I talk about the "And Ministry"—the idea that I can feel all of my emotions at once and still be exactly where I need to be. I share the biggest leap of faith I ever took, why I doubted it, and how embracing the "and" has changed the way I see my life, my faith, and my relationships.
I don’t have to choose between gratitude and struggle, faith and fear, love and frustration. I can hold them all at once. What if the key to peace isn’t eliminating emotions but accepting them all with an open heart?
Topics Discussed:
- The biggest leap of faith I ever took—and why I doubted it
- The "And Ministry"—how it’s helping me live more authentically
- Why pushing down emotions only makes things worse
- How trusting God and feeling frustrated can exist at the same time
- Why I’ve stopped forcing myself to be just grateful, happy, or strong
- A simple shift in language that has helped me change my mindset
This week’s affirmation:
“I get to add "and" into my life because it allows me to experience and feel all I’m feeling.”
Practical Exercise / Homework:
- Reflect and journal on this question: Where in your life do you need to add the "and"?
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