If your heart’s desire for 2026 is to grow closer to God but you’re craving practical, realistic ways to do that, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 powerful and doable ways to grow in your Christian walk in 2026. These aren’t about perfection or religious pressure; they're about building intimacy with God, creating sustainable rhythms, and learning to walk with Him daily in real life.

We’ll talk about:

• How worship music can bring healing and deepen your connection with God
• Why keeping a prayer journal builds faith and reminds you of God’s faithfulness
• Inviting the Holy Spirit into your day…on purpose
• Finding a Bible translation and reading plan you’ll actually stick to
• Choosing consistency over perfection in your faith walk
• The importance of church, community, prayer, and fasting
• A life-changing book recommendation for emotional and spiritual growth
• Why you were never meant to walk this journey alone

If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow closer to God this year, this episode will encourage you, ground you, and give you clear next steps.

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You’re invited to join our FREE 5-Day Becoming a Woman of Value Challenge, where women come together to grow in faith, identity, and purpose.

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And if you’re looking for ongoing Christ-centered community, accountability, and encouragement, come join us inside the Joyful Fit Life Community because you were never meant to do this alone.

💛 Let’s grow together.

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Why does money bring up so much fear, stress, or overwhelm, even when we’re doing “all the right things”?

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m joined by Brigid Tebaldi, a Nervous System + Identity Coach, to explore the deeper connection between your nervous system and your money story.

So often, budgeting, saving, or managing finances triggers anxiety, fear, shame, or avoidance. Instead of just addressing the behavior and trying to force better habits, Brigid invites us to slow down and get curious about what’s happening beneath the surface.

We talk about how your relationship with money may be rooted in early childhood experiences, learned patterns, and moments where your body learned whether money felt safe or threatening. When we begin to understand these connections, true healing and real financial freedom becomes possible.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why money stress is often a nervous system response
• How childhood experiences shape your financial habits today
• Why behavior modification alone doesn’t lead to lasting change
• How curiosity, compassion, and regulation can bring freedom around finances

If budgeting makes you feel tense, finances trigger fear, or money conversations feel overwhelming, this episode will help you see your story through a new lens, one rooted in healing, awareness, and freedom rather than shame.

✨ This conversation is an invitation to stop fighting yourself and start understanding yourself so you can experience peace, safety, and confidence in this area of your life.

Xoxo Coach Joy

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Parenting doesn’t suddenly get easier as kids grow — it just changes. In this honest and practical episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I’m joined by Nellie Harden, wife, mom of four daughters (ages 16–20), author, and speaker in family life and leadership, to talk all about what she calls “the great transition” — parenting in the middle years.

We dive into the real-life challenges and opportunities that come with raising teens and young adults, from setting healthy phone boundaries to understanding different learning styles, meeting your children where they are, and creating meaningful one-on-one time with each child. Nellie also shares powerful tools for staying calm when you’re overstimulated, emotionally taxed, or tempted to react instead of respond.

This conversation is a much-needed reminder that leadership in the home matters — especially in seasons of discipline, tension, and growth. Nellie encourages moms to lead by example, model emotional regulation, and create an environment where connection and character development can flourish.

If you’re a mom navigating the in-between — no longer in the little years, but not quite on the other side — this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you’re not alone in this season.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• Parenting teens and young adults with wisdom and confidence
• Setting boundaries with phones and technology
• Understanding learning styles and meeting your kids where they are
• Creating intentional one-on-one time
• Staying calm when you feel overstimulated
• Leading by example in discipline and character

🎧 Tune in for encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and a fresh perspective on raising the next generation well — even in the middle.

Xoxo Coach Joy

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