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Trading people-pleasing for boldness
Friend,
Growth can be tiring. I’m feeling it firsthand. I’ve napped almost every day in the past week. This comes from the woman who spent most of her marriage in a debate with her husband against napping. 🫣
I’m on a journey to boldness though, and I want to take everyone with me on it. And I’m going through the growing pains so I can talk the talk I’ve actually walked.
Even if it hurts. Even if I’m tired.
Because of the joy. Oh, the joy. The freedom. The strength. The “Wow God” moments!
I’m starting to imagine a world where women are no longer led by what others think of them and, instead, are led by God. A world where women are gathering and celebrating each other's differences rather than measuring themselves up against each other.
Can you imagine that with me? I hope you’re nodding with me.
In today’s episode, I’m talking about the past month on my personal journey to boldness and what God’s teaching me. He’s literally guided me on how to handle situations that, in the past, I would’ve completely shied away from.
Some pointers shared in this episode are:
- How I overcame people pleasing
- How to use the Bible for guidance through tough situations
- A prayer for hearing from God
| Listen to Episode 56 |
Catch up on the latest episodes:
Ep 54: Boost Your Confidence- Tips for Building Boldness & Resilience to Overcome Rejection
Ep 53: From Drug Addiction to Recovery & Self-Publishing Success- The Story of D. Arlando Fortune
With so much love,
Iviana
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Hi! I'm Iviana Bynum.
Keeping your peace in this life can be challenging and scary, and sometimes you may feel stuck or hopeless. Join our community of Grace Voyagers, and listen to our podcast Grace for Breakfast. Get weekly neuroscience & Christ-based insights delivered biweekly to help you achieve unshakeable peace. We'd love for you to join us on the voyage.
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