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39 | How To Create A Productive Bible Study Atmosphere

Send Amy a Text Message.One thing that’s helpful when the seasons change is refresh or create an intentional atmosphere for studying our Bible.  If you have been stuck in a rut or unmotivated to study and read God’s word, this is a practical episode to spur you on!In this episode you will hear a few tips for creating a space where you are excited to study your Bible. Create your own perfect  quiet space to connect with God’s word, eliminate distractions and bring focus to your study time. Download this free 30 Day Reset Guide for reminding you of  your identity in Christ! Listen to episode 37:Bonus episode on how to use it daily! Enjoy!! If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

38 | How To Grow Habits of Peace for Christian Women

Send Amy a Text Message.Always feeling like your life is full of chaos? Have you ever described yourself as a Hot Mess Express?  Does peace seem more like a luxury you can not afford in your life right now? Learning how to balance all the things in life can feel exhausting. For years, I struggled with secret stress and overwhelm that kept me stuck in self-pity and bad habits.  Learning how to manage stress, become more connected and centered in Christ (along with other wellness tools) has expanded my capacity to receive God’s peace, live in the present, grow in confidence and trust God with my future.  In this episode we look at Jesus calming the storm and offer a few suggestions for growing habits of peace in your day to day life.  Also, check out this 30 Day Reset Guide on Identity IN Christ.  If you are a woman of God needing a reset and/or reminder of what God says about you in His Word, you will find tons of value in this download! Listen to the 30 Day Rest Guide in episode 37! Download 30 Day Reset Guide Here! Other References: Quote from Amy Charmichael -  India Missionary in early 1900'sMark 4 Passage on Jesus Calming the Sea - ESV If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

Bonus: Identity In Christ 30 Day Reset Guide Overview & Tips

Send Amy a Text Message.Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, frustrated with your life circumstances and asking where God is in all the chaos of your life?  Well, God is closer than you think! This is a bonus episode explaining the free resource available for download right now! This episode explains in detail how to the 30 Day Reset Guide may be just the thing you need to boost your confidence in Christ and get you thinking the thoughts God thinks about you.  There are also other tips for establishing a healthy morning routine and focus on Jesus.Download the guide hereListen to episode 36 | Identity Crisis? 5 Things That Impact Our Identity In Christ nowI hope you are encouraged by this episode! Shoot me an email and let me know how Generate Joy and this Free Resource is helping you. If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

36 | Identity Crisis? 5 Things That Impact Our Identity

Send Amy a Text Message.Think you are having an identity crises? Feel abandoned by God? Feel like you do not know who you are anymore? Do you sometimes think back to moments in your life where you felt confident, strong and centered, but now you barely recognize yourself? Spoiler alert: You are normal! This is a part of the human experience.  These 5 things can impact our identity and cause us to spiral into the dark sometimes.  Learning how to spot these things in advance and for what they are will help you value the steadfast, consistent, never changing Love of God! Also, download this 30 Day Reset Guide we will be talking about in April. This is a great way to get unstuck and refreshed in your relationship with Jesus. This is my free gift to you! Have a great week! Amy Download 30 Day Reset Guide: Identity If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

35 | Mindset Trap: Comparison Syndrome and How To Escape

Send Amy a Text Message.Do you find yourself feeling discontent as a woman of God?  Are you sad after finding out about the good fortune or good things happening in another persons life? Are you easily jealous or find your self comparing this, that and the other to women you admire?  It is possible you are stuck in a mindset trap! It has been said that "comparison is the thief of joy?" However, often times we spiral out of control and find ourselves stuck in a trap of discontentment, doubting our self worth or worse.  If you are lacking joy and contentment, it could be because you keep comparing yourself to others.  I get it! It's easy to get side tracked or and trapped by our own thoughts and unmet expectations, but there is a way to get unstuck and find momentum!😀In this episode we define the comparison syndrome, share examples from my own life and give a few tips for escaping the mindset trap of comparison! I know you are going to be encouraged by this episode! If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

34 | Are You A People Pleaser? 3 Questions To Ask Yourself & Find Out

Send Amy a Text Message.Do you consider yourself a people pleaser? Do you sometimes hold back your authentic thoughts and feelings for fear of judgement and conflict with others? Do you have a hard time asking for help, but volunteer for anything and everything people ask you to be a part of?  If you answer is yes - you might be a people pleaser! >>>In this episode, I'm sharing 3 questions to help you discover your people pleasing tendencies and a few ways you can start making changes this week! Elevating what people think about you as higher and more important than what God thinks of you can be dangerous. If you are on the fence as to whether you are a people pleaser or a God pleaser - this episode is gonna help you make that distinction for sure. If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

33 | Excuses That Block Us From Discovering Our God-given Purpose & Why It Matters

Send Amy a Text Message.Are you making excuses for NOT stepping into the plans and purposes God has for you? Are you limiting your full potential by making excuses that are keeping you stuck? In this episode we go over excuses we make for NOT obeying God.  Delayed obedience, is still disobedience.  Our joy and obedience to God are directly linked.  Want more joy, obey God more.  But, making excuses can be dangerous and ultimately impact who we think we are in this life. If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

32 | Generate Joy Spotlight: Jessica Taylor: Stepping Into Our Purpose With Faith and Obedience

Send Amy a Text Message.Welcome Jessica Taylor to the podcast! In this episode we hear Jessian international non-profit organization in Rwanda, Africa and how her obedience opened up so many more oportunities for sharing the love of Christ with pepople around the world.  If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

31 | Feeling Distant From God? 3 Ways to Refresh Your Prayer Life

Send Amy a Text Message.Are you feeling distant from God? Burnt out? Spiritually drained? Do you feel like you have been doing all you know to do, but still lack the depth and connection with God you long for? Are you a Christian Woman who wants practical ways to grow in your prayer life? I get it.  It takes a lot of practice, patience and intention to grow in relationships with people, who we can see... why does it seem like it takes so much more to grow a relationship with God who we cannot see?  In this episode of Generate Joy,  we explore  the 3 responsibilities we have in prayer that will help us connect with God.  Thanks for listening! If you want to support Generate Joy, you can follow “Generate Joy” on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please leave me a review – it really helps. ++++I used a quote from a 60 - Day Devotional called Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry.  It is 🔥!! If you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array

30 | Faith In Action: Trusting God With ALL You Have

Send Amy a Text Message.Are you in a season of desperation?  Do you feel like you are suppose to tip-toe around asking God for help? Like maybe you should be more grateful for what you DO have before you ask God to do more in your life?  In this episode we are going to talk through a few of these questions and make observations from a miracle performed in the Bible.  This episode is all about encouragement, friend!! Questions for Reflection: 1. What do you have to give to God? 2. What is holding you back from using it?Be sure to leave a starred review or comment below... it really does help other people find this podcast! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️AmyIf you enjoyed this episode - share with a friend who might be inspired or encouraged as well. Also, it would really bless me big to know what you are thinking about the podcast! So, take two seconds and scroll down to the bottom of this episode and leave me a stared review or even better, share a comment about how Generate Joy has helped you in some way! XOXOAmyNext Steps: 💌 Subscribe To My Email List📋 Download Free Connect With God Template👋 Send Amy An Email Artwork by Amy Davis Art DesignPhoto by Amy Davis (Selfie)Music: Respect For Yourself by Motion Array