The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women
Use brain science + the Bible together to manage emotions and overcome fear for more joy, peace + confidence in Christ! Discover practical emotional management tools and heartfelt wisdom for spiritual growth and emotional health in this multi-award winning podcast by author + ICF-certified NeuroCoach Alicia Michelle (ACC, CPLC).
Each week Alicia shares insight from her work with hundreds of clients on breaking free from perfectionism, people pleasing and anxiety caused by "knowing" biblical truth but still feeling "never enough". Plus enjoy incredible conversations about Christian mindset from other thought leaders like Jess Connolly, Ruth Chou Simons, Christy Wright, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Dr. Michelle Bengston.
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The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women
339: Rediscovering Joy (When You're Unsatisfied + Restless)
What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you’re quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs.
Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort contentment, and the biblical foundation for experiencing joy as a fruit of the Spirit.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00] Why joy can feel dim or distant even when life looks “good”
[01:30] What does Psalm 51:12 show us about losing the joy of salvation?
[03:00] How do hidden expectations quietly sabotage our joy?
[05:00] The difference between chasing emotional highs and cultivating Christ-centered joy
[08:00] Why joy anchors the soul rather than acting as a mood
[14:00] What is “destination sickness,” and why does it leave us restless?
[19:00] Why achievements and accomplishments can’t create lasting joy
[23:00] How to re-anchor your joy with Scripture, reflection, and spiritual truth
6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, come be part of our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let’s rediscover God’s design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join us.
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Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions
Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding