What if the discomfort you’re feeling isn’t a warning but an invitation?

In this episode, we talk about what happens when God leads you into peace and it feels unfamiliar, even unsettling. If you’re used to hustle, pressure, and constant motion, calm can feel wrong, like you’re doing something unsafe or falling behind. But what if you’re not off track at all? What if you’re simply entering a new season of alignment?

This conversation unpacks the tension between hustle and peace, why fear often shows up when change is actually God at work, and how to trust Him when slowing down challenges everything you’ve been conditioned to believe. If you’ve been craving a healthier rhythm, deeper alignment, and permission to stop striving, this episode will meet you right where you are and gently call you forward.

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You can be doing everything “right” and still feel overwhelmed. So what if the problem isn’t your faith but what you’re carrying?

This episode unpacks the quiet chaos that creeps in when life gets busy, routines slip, and peace feels out of reach. It’s a raw, real conversation about grief that comes with good decisions, why burnout isn’t holiness, and how excess, misalignment, and exhaustion steal the peace Jesus already gave you.

You’ll walk away with a simple 3-step reset to help you recognize where you’re creating pressure, release what no longer fits this season, and choose one anchoring action that brings you back into alignment.

If your life feels heavy, noisy, or off, press play!
Peace isn’t found in perfection. It’s found in alignment.

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Feeling mentally drained, emotionally heavy, or easily overwhelmed? This episode is your pause button.

It dives into a powerful kind of gratitude that does more than sound nice, it instantly shifts your mood, calms racing thoughts, and brings you back to peace. With one simple mindset switch and a practical 3-step gratitude routine, you’ll learn how to reset your emotions fast, anytime life starts to feel like too much.

If you’ve been craving clarity, calm, and emotional balance, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

The Wake Up Pray Up Boss Up membership is opening soon for those who want ongoing guidance, structure, and support to stay spiritually grounded, emotionally steady, and mentally focused.

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As the year winds down, what if the poison stealing your peace isn’t just on your plate but in your thoughts, habits, and environment too? This episode shows how mental clutter, emotional baggage, and unhealthy patterns quietly drain your energy, block your clarity, and drown out God’s voice.

Just in time for a fresh start, learn how to honor your body as God’s temple, release what’s weighing you down, and create space for peace, clarity, and purpose in 2026. This conversation is your guide to detoxing your body, mind, and soul so you can step into the New Year lighter, aligned, and ready for what God has in store.

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00:00 Introduction

00:23 Reflecting on the Fiji Experience

01:05 Detoxing the Body

02:06 Detoxing the Mind

03:00 Detoxing the Soul

03:40 Radical Life Changes

05:18 Creating Your Detox Plan

06:44 Final Thoughts & Encouragement

08:11 Call to Action

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle? This episode offers an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the true heart of Christmas.

In this conversation, the focus returns to Jesus, His humble birth, His unwavering love, and the peace He brings in every season. A powerful story from a visit to Bethlehem reveals a fresh perspective and serves as a reminder of what truly matters during Christmas.

This season isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. It’s about love, grace, and choosing peace even when life feels busy or heavy.

For anyone longing to feel encouraged, refreshed, and spiritually grounded, this episode speaks directly to the heart. Step away from the noise and embrace the joy and peace found in Christ because the holidays were never meant to be endured, but experienced.

Tune in and let your heart be renewed this Christmas. 🎄✨

00:00 Introduction to the Wake Up Pray Up Boss Up Podcast

00:19 Christmas Greetings and Acknowledgements

00:47 The True Meaning of Christmas

02:04 Personal Reflection in Bethlehem

04:08 The Gift of Jesus

06:42 Challenge and Closing Thoughts

07:18 Podcast Support and Farewell

Who’s really carrying your mat when life gets messy?

When everything starts falling apart, do the people closest to you step in and lift you up or quietly step back and leave you to figure it out alone? Your inner circle matters more than you may realize. The right people can push you closer to your God-given purpose, while the wrong ones can keep you stuck,distracted, or discouraged..

In this episode, we’re taking a hard, honest look at friendship. Who shows up when it’s inconvenient? Who stays when things get uncomfortable? And just as important, are you the kind of friend who would climb a roof for someone else?

This conversation will challenge the way you see your relationships, encourage you to evaluate your circle, and call you higher to become the kind of person who shows up with faith, loyalty, and love. Press play and lean in this is one you don’t want to miss.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:19 Christmas Greetings and Acknowledgements

00:47 The True Meaning of Christmas

02:05 Personal Reflection in Bethlehem

04:08 The Gift of Jesus

06:42 A Challenge for the Listeners

07:02 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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Are you living the “hard” you were meant to choose?

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the struggles that shape your life, your habits, your excuses, and the quiet sacrifices that keep you stuck. Whether it’s your health, finances, faith, or purpose, struggle is inevitable, but not all struggles are created equal.

Discover how to choose the right kind of hard, the kind that leads to peace, power, and true purpose. I break it down into three simple “clicks” that can transform your life if you’re brave enough to take them. This isn’t just motivation; it’s a mirror. And it’s time to face what’s reflected.

Press play and start choosing your future today.

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What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t that God is silent but because your vision isn’t written? This episode is your wake-up call.

If you’ve been drifting, doubting yourself, or living on autopilot, this conversation will snap you back into alignment. You’ll hear real stories of goals that became reality, blessings that showed up out of nowhere, and “not yet” moments that turned out to be divine preparation, all reminding you thatGod honors clarity, intention, and obedience. This episode pulls back the curtain on what it truly looks like to live with a Heaven-led vision: the stretching, the surprises, the surrender, and the breakthroughs that flow when you finally stop forcing and start listening.

If you’re tired of repeating the same year, craving direction, and ready to step boldly into what God has been nudging you toward, you cannot skip this one.
It will challenge you.
It will refocus you.
It will push you to write the vision for your next season with courage and conviction.

Press play. Your future self is begging you to.

If you’re ready for deeper growth, real accountability, and a community that pushes you into your God-given calling, get ready. The WAKE UP PRAY UP BOSS UP MEMBERSHIP returns this January with fresh tools, renewed clarity, and a whole new level of power.

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Your next level is calling. Let’s walk into it together.

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