Have you ever noticed yourself getting quieter in a relationship — not all at once, just slowly?

In this reflective, voice-memo–style episode, Cortney shares a personal story from the early days of meeting her husband and explores a grounding truth: loving well should not cost you your voice.

This episode isn’t about fixing relationships or prescribing a “right way” to love. It’s about belonging without shrinking, honoring the way God designed you, and remembering that covenant was never meant to erase who you are.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• Feeling whole instead of smaller in relationship
• God’s design for mutual strengthening, not erasure
• The difference between healthy quiet and self-silencing
• Why your voice and presence matter to God

Cortney also shares why she created the Marriage Retreat Toolkit — not as a solution, but as a supportive way for couples to slow down, reflect, and dream together.

👉Marriage Retreat Toolkit: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.thrivecart.com/marriage-retreat-tk/

Reflection Question

Where have you noticed yourself getting quieter — and what might it look like to invite God into that space with honesty and care?

Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are—and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)?

Let’s talk. 💬

The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — a relaxed audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll unpack what’s going on in your current season, name a gift I see in you, and talk through one simple step you can take to start using it.

No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence.

✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send the details your way.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel pressure to have your gifts, calling, or purpose all figured out by now?

In this episode of Love Notes for Tribe Beloved, Cortney offers a calming reminder: clarity doesn’t usually arrive all at once — and you’re not broken if you’re still discovering yourself. Through reflections on motherhood, faith, and lived experience, she shares how God often reveals our gifts gently, one small piece at a time.

This episode is an exhale for any woman who feels behind, confused, or unsure where to begin.

🪞💭Reflection Questions:

• What’s one strength that keeps showing up in your life?
• What’s one thing that seems to bring life — even if you don’t know what to call it yet?
• What’s one way you already help others, often without realizing it?

Mentioned in This Episode:

🎁 God-Given Gifts Chat Circle (begins January 21)

Next Step:

If you’re feeling a this is a “yes,” this is the final week to join the God-Given Gifts Chat Circle — a grace-filled group experience where we explore one God-given gift and one life-giving next step together.

👉 Save your spot for the God-Given Gifts Chat Circle

Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are—and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)?

Let’s talk. 💬

The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — a relaxed audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll unpack what’s going on in your current season, name a gift I see in you, and talk through one simple step you can take to start using it.

No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence.

✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send the details your way.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the traits you’ve been trying to fix, manage, or apologize for aren’t flaws at all?

What if they’re evidence of how God designed you — on purpose?

In this episode of Tribe Beloved: Love Notes, Cortney reflects on enthusiasm, warmth, and emotional attentiveness — and how easily those gifts can be misnamed as “too much.” Through personal story, gentle reframing, and Psalm 139, this episode invites you to stop fixing yourself and start understanding how God wired you.

This is a permission-giving conversation for any woman who has ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me?” — and is ready to ask a better question.

🪞💭Reflection Question:

What’s a trait you’ve been managing or apologizing for that you’re starting to wonder might not be something to fix after all?

Mentioned in This Episode:

📖 Psalm 139:14

🎁 God-Given Gifts Chat Circle (begins January 21)

Next Step:

If you’re feeling a nudge to explore this more deeply, you’re invited to join the God-Given Gifts Chat Circle — a small, grace-filled group experience where we explore one God-given gift and one life-giving next step together.

👉 Save your spot for the God-Given Gifts Chat Circle

Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are—and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)?

Let’s talk. 💬

The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — a relaxed audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll unpack what’s going on in your current season, name a gift I see in you, and talk through one simple step you can take to start using it.

No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence.

✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send the details your way.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.