The Renewed Mind with Ashley Varner: Recent Episodes
The Renewed Mind
Renew your mind. Discover your best self. Algin your confidence with your success. Welcome to The Renewed Mind, an exclusive space for Christian women who are focused on strengthening their mindset and experiencing next-level confidence.
In this episode of The Renewed Mind, we dive into a powerful lesson from the life of Esther that challenges our modern view of influence. In a world that equates visibility with impact, Esther’s story reminds us that true influence isn’t about being seen—it’s about being faithful.
- Why real influence isn’t about numbers but about obedience.
- How Esther’s boldness and preparation show us the power of purposeful action.
- The difference between fleeting fame and lasting legacy.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep up with social media or wondered whether your impact really matters, this episode is for you. Listen in and be encouraged to shift your focus from momentary recognition to a life of true purpose.
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Social media is more than just a time-waster—it’s a powerful force shaping the way we see reality, make decisions, and interact with others. In this episode of The Renewed Mind, Ashley Varner dives into the hidden dangers of social media, including how it distorts reality, sneaky advertising that influences us without our knowledge, and the rise of an entitled, keyboard-warrior culture.
Ashley also shares biblical wisdom on how to use social media with discernment and invites you to join the waitlist for her new book, The Ultimate Influencer: Lessons from Queen Esther, releasing March 15! Get a free devotional and pre-sale discount by signing up at ashleyvarner.com/esther.
Episode Highlights: ✅ How social media creates a distorted reality and fuels comparison ✅ The hidden dangers of influencer marketing and undisclosed ads ✅ How social media encourages entitlement and harsh online behavior ✅ Biblical wisdom for using social media wisely ✅ Special invitation to join The Ultimate Influencer waitlist
🎧 Listen now and learn how to navigate social media with wisdom and purpose!
In this episode of The Renewed Mind, Ashley shares a heartfelt reflection on the seasons of life. She opens up about the losses and transitions she has faced and how those difficult times made way for new beginnings. Drawing from her own experiences and God’s promises, Ashley encourages listeners to embrace each season and trust that spring will follow winter.
Key points:
- How loss and transition often lead to growth
- The importance of embracing each season
- Encouragement for those in a difficult season
Listen to the full episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/seasons
Fear has a way of paralyzing us. Whether it’s fear of stepping into a new calling, speaking up for truth, or simply trusting God with the unknown, it can feel overwhelming. But the story of Queen Esther shows us that courage isn’t about feeling brave—it’s about trusting God in the middle of fear.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore:
✨ Why courage starts with faith, not feelings (Isaiah 41:10)
✨ How to step forward despite fear (Joshua 1:9)
✨ The ripple effect of courage—how your faith can inspire others (2 Timothy 1:7)
God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind! So what bold step is He calling you to take today?
💡 Mentioned in this episode:
📖 The Ultimate Influencer—Lessons from Queen Esther on living courageously: https://ashleyvarner.com/esther
👋 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on today’s episode on Instagram @therenewedmind.co!
🎙 Finding Your Purpose: What Queen Esther Can Teach Us About Timing and Calling
Have you ever wondered if you’re truly walking in your God-given purpose? Queen Esther’s story reveals how God’s timing is always perfect, even when we don’t understand it. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack powerful lessons from her journey, including:
✨ Trusting God’s timing when the future is unclear (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
✨ Overcoming fear when your calling feels too big (Esther 4:14)
✨ Shifting your perspective from self-promotion to service (Mark 10:45)
Esther’s boldness wasn’t about her—it was about God’s greater plan. And the same is true for you. If you’ve been waiting for confirmation that your purpose matters, consider this your sign!
📚 Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book, The Ultimate Influencer, and learn how Esther’s story can empower your faith journey. Sign up here: 👉 ashleyvarner.com/esther
🎁 Bonus: When you sign up, you’ll receive The Esther Challenge—a FREE 7-day prayer guide + scripture cards to deepen your trust in God’s timing.
🙌 Let’s connect! DM me on Instagram @therenewedmind.co and share how you’re stepping into your purpose!
In this episode of The Renewed Mind, we’re diving into a faith-filled approach to productivity. Discover how to set goals that reflect God’s will for your life, balance practicality with eternal impact, and stay motivated along the way.
Topics covered include:
- The importance of prayer in goal-setting
- SMART goals with a Christ-centered twist
- Overcoming obstacles with Scripture-based strategies
- Building accountability and reassessing regularly
Ready to set God-aligned goals? Take the next step with my Christian mastermind, Renew180, where you’ll find community, mentorship, and encouragement to grow in faith and purpose.
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In today’s episode of The Renewed Mind, we’re diving into how taking sermon notes can transform your spiritual growth. Drawing from James 1:22, I share why it’s vital to not only hear the Word of God but also apply it in your life.
I’ll guide you through the benefits of taking sermon notes and how using Notion can make this process simple, organized, and impactful. Whether you’re a seasoned note-taker or new to Bible study, this episode is packed with practical tips and tools to strengthen your walk with Christ.
See the full tutorial on YouTube Here: https://youtu.be/rxPkJ-Y61BU
💡 Ready to upgrade your sermon notes? Grab my Notion Bible Study Database on Etsy!
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Tune in now and start turning your sermon notes into life change!
More from Ashley at https://ashleyvarner.com
Your life will never go farther than the limits of how you see yourself. In this episode of The Renewed Mind, we’re uncovering the powerful connection between your identity and the changes you want to see in your life.
You’ll learn:
- Why your identity sets the boundaries for your habits, goals, and future.
- Two approaches to transformation: shifting habits to shape identity vs. shifting identity to shape habits.
- How to align your identity with who God says you are using practical, biblical steps.
Through Scripture and real-life examples, we’ll explore how to let go of old labels, embrace your new identity in Christ, and live out that truth with integrity and consistency.
🌟 Mentioned in this episode:
➤ My Notion Bible Study Template: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1844340747/comprehensive-bible-study-notion
Let’s renew our minds and step into the identity God has for us together!
Haman’s Pride: Why You Shouldn’t Be the Main Character of Your Life
Have you ever felt tempted by the “main character” mindset that’s so popular today? While it may sound empowering, it can lead to dangerous pride and misplaced priorities.
In this episode, we explore Haman’s story in Esther 5-7 as a powerful warning about the effects of pride:
- Pride makes emotions fragile when we depend on validation from others (Esther 5:9).
- Pride leads to self-centeredness and boasting (Esther 5:11-12).
- Pride fosters impatience and pushes us toward instant gratification (Esther 5:14).
- Pride clouds judgment and skews reality (Esther 6:6).
- Ultimately, pride leads to downfall (Esther 7:10).
But there’s hope! By following Jesus’ example of humility (Philippians 2:5-8), we can reject pride, embrace humility, and live a life of true joy and purpose.
🌟 Mentioned in this episode:
➤ My Notion Bible Study Template: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1844340747/comprehensive-bible-study-notion
Let’s step away from the “main character” mindset and walk in humility together.
In this episode of The Renewed Mind, we dive into the richness of Psalm 119—a beautiful love letter to God’s Word. This chapter, the longest in the Bible, is filled with powerful truths that can transform your life when you embrace them.
We’ll explore key lessons like:
- Meditating on God’s greatness.
- Trusting His promises and finding refuge in Him.
- Living a life of joyful obedience.
- Understanding how His Word brings light, wisdom, and unshakable truth.
You’ll also hear practical tips to apply these lessons today, like memorizing Scripture and journaling how God’s Word is shaping your thoughts and actions.
If you’ve ever wanted to deepen your love for Scripture and experience its transformative power, this episode is for you!
🌟 Mentioned in this episode:
➤ My Notion Bible Study Template: [Insert Link]
Let’s grow in love for God’s Word together!
In this episode of The Renewed Mind, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges many Christian women face: sticking with Bible study consistently. If you've ever felt frustrated with starting and stopping or struggled to build trust in yourself when it comes to spiritual habits, this conversation is for you.
We’ll explore why consistency matters and how to grow your trust in yourself by keeping small, manageable commitments. You’ll learn:
- How to start small and focus on building momentum.
- Tips for choosing the best Bible translation, format, and tools for your season of life.
- The power of habit streaks and how to “not break the chain.”
Whether you’re a new mom, a busy professional, or in a transitional season, these practical tips will help you embrace Bible study with grace and consistency.
Tune in and take the first step toward building a deeper connection with God through His Word today. 💖
🌟 Mentioned in this episode:
➤ The Throne Room by Jayelle Dolan: https://a.co/d/gYWJkPl
➤ My Notion Bible Study Template: https://therenewedmindco.etsy.com/listing/1844340747
Let’s grow in faith together!
#BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #TheRenewedMind
In this episode, we dive deep into the book of Job, a powerful biblical story that offers profound lessons on grief and perseverance. Job’s journey through unimaginable loss and suffering can feel all too familiar when we face our own seasons of pain. But his story is more than just a tale of suffering—it’s a testament to unwavering faith and the sustaining power of God’s presence.
Together, we’ll explore key passages from Job, uncover the truths about God’s sovereignty, and discuss how we can hold onto hope even when our world feels like it’s falling apart. I’ll share personal insights from my own experience with grief and how Job’s story helped me see that even in our most broken moments, God is still with us.
If you’re navigating a season of loss, I pray this episode encourages you to lean into God’s presence and find comfort in His unchanging love.
📚 For a deeper dive into finding hope during grief, check out my book, Not Without Hope. Grab your copy here.
Grief has a way of making everything feel uncertain and heavy. It can be easy to feel distant from God, but in this episode, I share how I experienced His faithfulness like never before during my own season of loss.
We’ll discuss how to anchor yourself in God’s unchanging character, reflect on His past faithfulness, and lean into His promises when everything around you seems to be falling apart. I’ll share my personal story of loss and how I intentionally chose to lean into the Lord rather than pull away. It was in that space that I discovered a deeper understanding of His presence and love.
Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Even in the darkest moments, God is near. He hasn’t abandoned you. Remembering His faithfulness can be a powerful source of comfort and strength.
If you’re walking through grief, I hope this episode encourages you to look back at how God has carried you before and trust that He will do it again.
📖 For more on finding hope and healing in grief, check out my book, Not Without Hope. Get your copy here.
The holidays are often filled with joy and celebration, but for those who have lost a loved one, this season can be one of the most challenging times of the year. In this heartfelt episode, I share practical strategies and spiritual encouragement for navigating the holidays while grieving.
We’ll talk about creating new traditions, giving yourself permission to feel, and finding moments of peace amidst the chaos. I’ll also share personal stories from my own journey of loss and how I found comfort and strength by leaning into God’s presence during the holidays.
Most importantly, we’ll reflect on the hope we have in Christ—the assurance that our loved ones are with Him and that we’ll see them again. Even in the midst of grief, the holidays can be a time of healing, reflection, and drawing closer to the Lord.
If you’re facing this holiday season without someone you love, know that you’re not alone. God is with you, and His peace is available to you.
🌟 Looking for more encouragement? My book, Not Without Hope, offers a deeper look into finding God’s presence in grief. Learn more here.
Have you ever felt overlooked or undervalued? It’s a painful experience, but God’s Word offers comfort and encouragement. In this video, we’ll explore five powerful Bible verses that remind us of our worth in God’s eyes, even when others fail to notice our efforts.
Learn how to turn to Scripture for strength, reassurance, and the confidence to keep going when you feel unappreciated. These verses will help you refocus on God’s approval and His unfailing love.
Join me as we dive into His Word and discover how to transform feelings of being unseen into a renewed sense of purpose and identity in Christ!
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Take Your Thoughts Captive: Bible Study with Me
Welcome to The Renewed Mind! In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful biblical principle of taking your thoughts captive. Join me for an encouraging Bible study as we explore practical ways to transform your mind and align your thoughts with God’s truth.
Learn how to break free from negative thinking, renew your mindset, and live in the confidence of God’s promises. Whether you’re struggling with doubt, fear, or insecurity, this episode will equip you with tools to walk in mental and spiritual freedom.
Resources Mentioned:
- Website: ashleyvarner.com
- Walking in Confidence Book: https://a.co/d/bTZRqNb
- Mindset Reset 6 Week Course: ashleyvarner.com/mindset
- Watch the Bible Study with on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1-QJL9UJlyEjZS9bPgwCQ
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!
Struggling with insecurity? As a Christian, you have the power to let go of insecurity and start walking in confidence.
Today, Ashley shares three myths about confidence and how you can start living in confidence today!
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The Mindset Reset 6 Week Program: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/therenewedmind.co
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, but can’t seem to make any major changes in your life? What if you could shift your emotions even when you don’t have control over your situation?
In this video, we’re going to explore the powerful techniques to help you change your emotions without changing your life. From reframing negative thoughts to harnessing the power of God’s Word, we’ll dive into the simple yet effective strategies to help you break free from emotional patterns that hold you back.
Get ready to transform your emotional landscape and start living the life God has for you!
As humans, we will experience uncomfortable emotions. Grief is one of those emotions. Join me today as I share my grief journey after losing my father about 6 months ago. I'll share how you can be intentional about feeling your emotions, make peace with the fact that the world moves on, and how to keep your relationship with Lord strong during your time of grief.
More Resources The Site: https://ashleyvarner.com
The Mindset Reset 6 Week Program: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Renew180 Mastermind: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
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You hear it every year around the this time: you can live your dream life. But how do we do it? How do we get from point A to point B?
And more importantly, how do we know that point B is where GOD wants us to be?
In today's video, I'm sharing 3 steps to living your dream life. A dream life that lines up with God's plans for you. Plus I'm sharing some details about the future of The Renewed Mind!
Resources Mentioned: Renew180 Christian Coaching: https://ashleyvarner.com180 Weekly Reset Guide:
Weekly Reset
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If you don't sacrifice for your dream, your dream becomes your sacrifice. We all have to invest something into our dreams and goals. It could be energy, time, or even money. I want to encourage you today to be "all in" for your goals. You won't regret it!
Resources Mentioned: Renew180 Christian Coaching:
180Confidence Weekly Reset Guide (free):
Weekly Reset
The reason visions boards work so well is because they keep our goals up front and center.
When you are constantly reminding yourself of your goals, it makes it easier to follow through with the daily (sometimes boring) tasks that it takes to get to those goals.
Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how you can create a vision board for your phone's wallpaper.
Resources Mentioned: Canva (free graphic design platform): https://canva.com Unsplash (for free stock photos): https://unsplash.com Renew180 Christian Coaching: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
I love setting goals, but what I've found MOST effective in getting where I want to be is to create systems. Today, I'm going to share the difference between goals and systems and why you need both.
Resources Mentioned: The Yoga Abbey: https://theyogaabbey.com Renew180 Christian Coaching: https://ashleyvarner.com
People usually start thinking about their goals for the new year on...December 31st. Let's get ahead of the game and start talking about how you can set goals effectively.
The first step is the one everyone ALWAYS misses, but in my opinion, it's the most important: partnering with the Lord.
Don't miss this week's video, where I breakdown 5 steps to setting goals that will help you reach them this year!
Resources Mentioned:
Renew180 Coaching: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Today's Thanksgiving Day and I'm thanking The Lord for all of you! In today's video, I want to talk to you about thanking God in advance.
Giving thanks ahead of time is the biggest sign of faith. It shows that you believe so much that God is faithful to provide and bless you, that you thank Him before you EVEN see any evidence of it! That's what we're talking about today. I hope you'll be blessed by it!
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
No matter where you find yourself, we all have a lot to be thankful to The Lord for. But just saying thank you isn't enough. It has to be backed up by action. Today, I'm sharing the teaching that Paul gives about grace and what it has to do with giving thanks!
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Free Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Gratitude is not our default setting. Complaining is.
Do you have a problem with complaining? I know that I do unless I'm intentional about taking my thoughts captive. Over the last several weeks and months, I've been diligently working on dealing with my complaining and I've found a few things that have worked!
Today I'm talking all about how to you can stop complaining and sharing some tips so that complaining is no longer a vise in your life.
Resources Mentioned:
Renew180 Christian Coaching https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Summary:
We hear all the time that gratitude is important. One great way to practice gratitude is to create a Gratitude Journal. Today I'm sharing how you can start a gratitude journal the the three key elements you need so that you stick with it!
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Renew180 Christian Coaching: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
God says in His Word that He didn't give us a spirit of fear. So why do so many Christians live in fear? Did you know what every action comes from an emotion? And every emotion stems from a thought?
We often make the mistake of thinking that our circumstances are the reason for our fear, but that's not true. We can stop fear in its tracks by changing our thoughts. That's what we're going to take about in today's video.
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Sometimes when you’re going through a struggle, people will say, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” While people who say this mean well, it’s not Scriptural in regards to crisis and struggle. That verse is actually talking about temptation. The truth is that God gives us more than we can handle all the time. That's what we're going to talk about this week.
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Renew180 Christian Coaching: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
We all have things in our lives that we want to change. Things that we wish we could let go of or add to our lives. Most of the time, the things we want to change fall into 3 categories: health, money, and relationships.
What if it was possible to change your life in six months? What if six months from now, your life could be completely different?
It's possible! I know because I've done it. And now I want to show you how!
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Renew180: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Today we're talking about the power of asking ourselves questions.
God uses questions in the Bible to help people think. And we can follow His
lead and ask ourselves questions.
Resources Mentioned:
Biblical Affirmations Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/biblical-affirmations
Victim Mentality Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/victim-mentality
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Have you ever prayed for something and felt like ignored by God? You cry out to Him and don’t hear an answer. I know it can leave you feeling disappointed and hurt.
Today, we're diving into the story of two women who were friends of Jesus who felt the same way.
Resources Mentioned:
Seeing Beautiful Again by Lysa TerkHeurst: https://amzn.to/2WwabDO
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
All this month, we've been talking about abundance, but I wanted to take some time and share how you can have an abundant life even when you're walking through a valley.
I know what it feels like to be a valley. For the first several months of this year, I was in a dry and barren place. It felt like everything I had known in my Christian walk was being striped from me.
Now that doesn't mean that God wasn't with me or wasn't working on me. I was clinging to Him with every fiber of my being. And He was so faithful.
It was out of that scarcity experience, that I made this video. I've been on the other side now for several months and the experience as truly changed me completely.
I want to share some mindsets and thoughts that I used to walk through this time faithful to The Lord and His plan for me.
Resources Mentioned:
Renew180: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Thrive Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Jesus said that He came to give us an abundant life. And living abundantly means living a life that's full of Jesus. Here are a few biblical ways you can start living that abundant life today!
Resources Mentioned:
The Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Renew180: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Summary:
Last week, we talked about what an abundance mindset means. We learned that the way the world thinks of abundance is a cheap imitation for the full and true life Jesus came to give us.
Today, I'm sharing how you can have more of Jesus. I know that we always hear about wanting more of Him, but how do we practically do that? I'm going to share that today!
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https:/ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Renew180: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
There's a lot of buzz around having an Abundance Mindset. Is having an abundance mindset even biblical? How can we "deny ourselves and take up our cross" and at the same time "live an abundant life"?
In today's video, I'm sharing what abundance means, what the world gets wrong about abundance, and how you can live an abundant life starting right now.
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Renew180 6 Month Program: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Summary:
A cluttered life is the sign of a cluttered mind. We all have days when we feel frenzied, but if you are living in a constant state of chaos or "flying by the seat of your pants" then it's time to organize your mind.
Resources Mentioned:
Weekly Reset Guide (FREE): https://ashleyvarner.com/reset
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Reducing Stress with Routines (FREE): https://ashleyvarner.com/routines-download
Summary:
When we reflect on the progress of our goals, it gives us more motivation to keep striving to reach them. At the beginning of this year, I started conducting a weekly reset and audit of my life, habits, and goals.
Today I'm sharing why it has impacted my life and how you can create a weekly reset that works for you!
Resources Mentioned:
Renew180 Mastermind: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
The Organized Money on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrganizedAlainaMoney
Soul Time App: https://www.soultime.com
Power of Questions Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/questions/
Weekly Reset Download (FREE): https://ashleyvarner.com/reset
Summary:
No matter what you say your priorities are, your daily routine shows your true priorities. And that's good news! Because that means you can create a daily routine that honors your priorities.
And an added benefit of routines is that they reduce the amount of stress in your life and get the mundane (but still important) stuff on autopilot. Creating routines eliminates the inner mental battle of decision making.
Resources Mentioned:
Reducing Stress with Routines Workbook (Free): https://ashleyvarner.com/routines-download
Priorities Bible Study as part of the Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Summary:
If you feel stressed about something, I can guarantee you that it's being caused by something you're THINKING. Not the circumstances in your life or the issues you're facing. It's all about your thoughts.
In today's video, I want to share how the stuff in your life impacts your thoughts and in turn can contribute to more stress in your life. We'll get to practical ways you can reduce the stress in your life without your circumstances ever changing.
Resources Mentioned:
Weekly Reset Workbook (FREE): https://ashleyvarner.com/reset
Reducing Stress with Routines Workbook (FREE): https://ashleyvarner.com/routines-download
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Do you regularly struggle with feelings of self-doubt or insecurity? If you answered yes, then I hope you know that you're not alone. We all struggle with feelings of self-doubt. But you can easily overcome self-doubt by learning to take your thoughts captive. Here's how!
Resources Mentioned:
Walking in Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations
While we strive to live in the grace of God, there will be many MANY times when we fall short. When we sin, we can feel two things: conviction or condemnation. Those two feelings come from two very different places.
Knowing the difference between godly conviction and the devil's condemnation is a vital part of growing in Christ and taking our thoughts captive.
Resources Mentioned:
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Are you someone who bends over backwards to keep your word to other people, but can't seem to keep your word to yourself? You set time aside to exercise or have a day off and other things always get in the way and push it aside. Today we're talking about how you can take your thoughts captive and learn to master self-accountability in the process!
Resources Mentioned:
Free Time Management Workshop: https://ashleyvarner.com/time
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Do you ever find yourself asking, “Why did God call me to do this?” You have a place in God’s plan, but don't be discouraged if you question your calling, actually it's really common. But it's important to act on God's call, even when it may be confusing.
Even before we understand the how, Jesus calls us to walk on the water. And if we stay focused, if we ignore distractions, if we keep our eyes on Him, our circumstances won’t be any match for what we can do IN HIM.
Resources Mentioned:
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
In what ways are you avoiding God's call on your life? Today, I'm sharing 3 signs that you're avoiding God's call on your life. You may be surprised to see some of them show up in your attitudes and actions.
Resources Mentioned:
Free Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Renew180 Program: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
We've all be treated unfairly at one time or another. How do we handle unfairness Gods way? How do we seek justice when we've been treated unfairly? God's Word shows us how!
Resources Mentioned:
Free power of prayer workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Renew180 Program: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
Summary:
Anxiety for some is a mental health issue, and I'm not a mental health profession. But anxiety is also about a crisis of faith for some, and today I want to talk to those of you who experience anxiety and want help from God's Word about how to handle those emotions.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Free Power Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Summary:
Has anyone ever done something awful to you? How easy was it for you to forgive? Have you even forgiven them?
Today, we're talking about dealing with bitter thoughts and emotions that have been taking root in our lives. It's a hard job, but we're called to it as believers in Christ. Let's move to forgiveness.
Resources Mentioned:
Free Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
The Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Summary:
We all experience negative emotions in this life. Thankfully, the Bible shows us exactly how to deal with those emotions. Today, we're going to talk about how to overcome the pain of rejection. Rejection hurts. But we have a Savior who can identify with us in every way. Jesus was rejected by many people in His life, let's see how He responded.
Resources Mentioned:
Free Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Summary:
All publications go through a harsh process of editing. Think of the best magazines and newspapers. All have teams of editors. Why? Because if you want something amazing to come out of your life, it usually requires you to take away the unnecessary. To put away the distractions.
Hebrews 12:1-3 says it this way, "...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us. And let us run with perseverance, the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..."
If you want to run with perseverance, it's time to let go of the unnecessary. Today we're talking about how to edit your life for success.
Resources Mentioned:
How to Create More Time Workshop: https://ashleyvarner.com/time
Summary:
When people tell me, "I'm just so busy." It makes me think of my own to do list. I'm a busy woman by anyone's definition. I'm a wife, mom of 3 boys, I'm a foster mom (sometimes having 2-3 more children in the house at a time), I run two businesses, and serve on several committees.
But somehow, I manage to get everything done and still have time for things I want to do. You know, those things like reading for pleasure, exercising, journaling, yoga, and spending time with each of my kids individually.
So what's the secret? I'm so glad you asked! 😉 Today I'm sharing the trick I've learned to master my to do list, so I can move on with living a life I love!
Resources Mentioned:
How to Create More Time Workshop: https://ashleyvarner.com/time
Summary:
Really productive people know the secret to creating more time. They realize that God has given us each the same amount of time in a day and they learn to manage themselves in the time given.
Today I'm sharing how you can identify your Time Identity, figure out what your real priorities are, and how you can say goodbye to the time wasters in your life.
Resources Mentioned:
Free How to Create More Time Workshop: https://ashleyvarner.com/time
Summary:
Ever wish there was more time in the day? You want to read your Bible, have a clean house, get the kids to school on time, and be productive at work. And when you think you've got it all figured out, someone asks the dreaded question: "What's for dinner?" Ever wish you could have just a few more hours in the day? There's so much to do and you just don't have enough time to get it all done. With all the commitments and tasks on our plates, it's no wonder we feel overwhelmed.
No more! I've found the #1 hack and solution to managing your time well, and it's has nothing to do with calendars and to do lists.
Resources Mentioned:
Make More Time Free Workshop: https://ashleyvarner.com/time
Summary:
Who you are being today, you are ultimately becoming. The habits and actions you take today will determine the person you are tomorrow. Today I'm sharing how you can become the person God meant you to be by thinking about the future you.
Resources Mentioned:
Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Summary:
There's been a trend all over youtube about glow-ups and being "That girl." So today, I want to share the truth about glow ups and what it really takes to see personal growth in your life.
Resources Mentioned:
Truth Journaling Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
180Confidence Mastermind: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
Summary:
The Bible says that our lives are transformed by the renewing of our minds. Today I want to talk to you about up-leveling your life by changing small things about the way you're thinking. We're going to learn about how micro upgrades can really change your life! Resources Mentioned:
Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Truth Journaling Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Summary:
The other day, someone asked me if vision boards were Christian? I've used vision boards for my goals for many years now, and today I want to share why I believe they're biblical and how you can create one to start seeing your goals come to life!
Resources Mentioned:
https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations
https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Summary:
When you're going through a difficult time, it's hard to pray. But today, I'm sharing how you can pray through life's trials and how we can pray through them so we can experience Christ on a deeper level.
Resources Mentioned:
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
Summary:
Should Christians meditate? Is that something that we should even add to our prayer time? Today I'm sharing how Christians can add biblical meditation to their prayer routine so they can see dramatic changes in their spiritual life.
Resources Mentioned:
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Soultime Meditation App: https://soultime.com
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
Have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? Even the strongest Christian finds themselves asking "Does prayer change anything?" Today, I'm sharing what to do when you are praying and not getting any answers.
Resources Mentioned:
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/mastermind
Do you have a dedicated place to pray? It could be a closet, a room, or just a corner in your home! Today I'm sharing how you can create a prayer room and I'm giving you a tour of mine!
Resources Mentioned:
The Yoga Abbey:
The Yoga Abbey
Soultime Meditation App:
Soultime Christian Meditation
Prayer Journal Pages on The Renewed Mind Etsy Store:
TheRenewedMindShop | Etsy
Have you ever felt like your Christian life was just in a slump or maybe your relationship with the Lord just didn’t excite you or you didn’t feel as connected to him as you once were? Well, there is a cure for that and we’re going to be talking about it today.
Resources Mentioned:
Personal Prayer Retreat Free Download:
https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Power of Prayer Workbook:
https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Thrive Bible Study Vault:
https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Where does your confidence come from? Really?
We all know the Sunday School answer. "My confidence comes from knowing who I am in Christ." But how do we actually live that out? How do we take the knowledge of God's Word and actually infiltrate it into our daily living?
When you don't get invited to coffee with friends.
When you struggle through a presentation at work.
When you feel unseen by the people who matter most to you.
In today's video, I'm sharing how to take what you know from God's Word and actually apply it to your day.
Resources Mentioned:
Free Confidence Affirmations:
Confidence Affirmations
The Mindset Reset:
Mindset Reset Sales Page
180Confidence:
180Confidence Waitlist
There are three huge emotions that are confidence killers, but the good news is that you can change your emotions by taking your thoughts captive. You have the power to turn your fear, comparison, and inaction into bold confidence. Here's how.
Resources Mentioned:
Free Confidence Affirmations:
Confidence Affirmations
The Mindset Reset:
Mindset Reset Sales Page
180Confidence:
180Confidence Waitlist
We all want more confidence, but how do you build a confidence mindset? Is it just repeating affirmations everyday?
How do you get the truth of who God says you are so ingrained in your mind that you can walk with a confidence that lasts day after day.
Resources Mentioned:
Free Confidence Affirmations:
Confidence Affirmations
Mindset Reset:
Mindset Reset Sales Page
180Confidence Signup:
180Confidence Waitlist
Confidence is important and gives us so many benefits, but it's also important for what it helps you avoid. When you walk in confidence, you starve three harmful things to your Christian life: inadequacy, lack, and scarcity. Resources Mentioned:
Free Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
180Confidence Signup: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Summary:
It's possible to experience joy no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Being joyful isn't the same as being happy. It's a deeper, quiet, confidence that says, "I know I can experience joy even in the most difficult of situations."
That can be your reality!
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Truth Journaling: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Here are 5 verses to help you navigate through your feelings so you can give God your best and reach new heights in Christ.
Colossians 3:23
It can be discouraging when you serve and don’t feel appreciated for what you do. When no one says “thank you” or “good job.” It’s in the those times that we have to look to WHO we’re actually serving.
Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working FOR THE LORD, and not for men.” The next verse goes on to say, “Because you know you’ll receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward, it is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
God sees every piece of laundry you pick up and every piece of paperwork you file. He sees every time you bow to your knees to pray and every morning you wake up early to help someone else.
He’s the one you’re serving and He see you.
Isaiah 42:8
Isaiah 42:8 “I am the Lord that is my name and I will not give my glory to another.”
Usually I see this verse and think about idols. But God says He won’t share His glory with anyone. Including ME.
If I’m too busy worrying about how much I’m unappreciated, then it could be that I’m trying to hog some of the glory.
This was a lesson that I learned first hand this year. I was throwing a pity party and felt God say, “Ashley, what if the only reward you received was Me saying “well done” would that be enough for you?” Whew! That put me in my place!
I surrendered my pride and said, “Yes Lord. To You and You alone be the glory.”
1 Timothy 4:12
When we feel unappreciated, sometimes it’s because we’re younger, but we can also feel like people are looking down on us because we’re less experienced in a particular ministry. We’re new. We don’t have it all together.
In those times, we can turn our feelings of being unappreciated around and instead be the example.
When I’m feeling unappreciated, I work to appreciate others. I think of all the people around me who make my life easier, who teach my kids, who serve in the same ministries as I do, and I work to appreciate them.
1 Timothy 4:12 | Ashley Varner | AshleyVarner.com set an example for the believers
1 Thessalonians 5:18
We are called to give thanks in every circumstance.
Even when you feel unappreciated, you can remain grateful. When I’m serving, it helps me to remember that I should give thanks for the opportunity to serve.
It’s a privilege to serve my family! It’s an honor to serve at my church!
I can look upward instead of inward and give God thanks. That takes care of any feelings I have of being unappreciated.
Luke 12:7
Last but not least! Verse 5!
Jesus said, “You are of more value…” God values YOU. He values the work that you are doing for Him. He appreciates you.
And I don’t know about you, but just knowing that is enough for me!
You can do a lot of things to change your life, but if you don't change your thinking first, your actions won't be long lasting.
There's a lot of talk about mindset work right now, but this is a Christian idea. Paul told the Romans thousands of years ago to be transformed by the renewing of their mind.
Today I'm sharing 3 steps to taking your thoughts captive and why it's so important. These 3 steps will absolutely change your life if you apply them!
Unstable emotions are a sign that you're not taking your thoughts captive.
Your circumstances have no DIRECT impact on your emotions.
We all grow up thinking that our feelings are a direct result of your circumstances.
The thoughts you have about your circumstances are what determine your emotions.
Free Video Training: https://ashleyvarner.com/training
Example of the Fiery Furnace
Example of last year's Super Bowl
The Thinking Triangle
Thoughts --> Emotions --> Actions
Circumstances aren't anywhere in there. Because every circumstance is neutral. Circumstances are just the unemotional, provable facts of things going on around you.
Thoughts are sentences in your mind, and you don't have to believe everything you think.
That starts with taking your thoughts captive.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says, "For thought we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ."
Step 1: Be aware of what you're thinking.
- You have God's help to control your thinking.
- It starts by being aware of what you're thinking.
Step 2: Check your thoughts against God's Word.
- We demolish strongholds by seeing if our thoughts set themselves up against the knowledge of God.
- If they line up, then they past the test.
- If they don't line up, then they have to go.
Free Resource: Truth Journaling
Free Resources Step 3: Take the thoughts that don't line up captive.
- Look in God's Word for truth that changes your thinking.
- It will take time.
- In the free video training, I go more in-depth about neuro-pathways and how they work in regards to changing our thinking.
Ways to Jump Start Renewing Your Mind
- The Mindset Reset: 6 Week Self-Paced Course -
Mindset Reset Sales Page
- Get on the Waitlist of 180Confidence -
180Confidence Waitlist
It’s the beginning of a new year and as we look to the future, I want to give you permission to dream bigger than you ever have before.
God has given you dreams, it's time to become a visionary that can take hold of the dreams God has given you and take the steps to see them come to pass.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Free Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations
Are you unconsciously sabotaging your success? Today, I'm sharing 10 habits that may be derailing you from achieving your dreams. I'm breaking these habits down into 3 categories: mindset, actions, and money.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
There’s a myth that only pastors and missionaries are called by God. Nothing could be further from the truth.
You can pursue the God-given passions in your heart and you can pursue them with confidence!
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/passion-confidence
Your Passion + HIS Purpose Workbook: https://renewedmind.lpages.co/your-passion-his-purpose/
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Did you know that 92% of all New Year's Resolutions aren't met? I want you to succeed in your dreams and goals this coming year! Here are 8 ways you can start your year off for success!
Resources Mentioned:
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/180
Weekly Reset Worksheet: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
We all have people in our lives who are difficult to be around. There may even be people in your life who are toxic. These people may try to manipulate, intimidate, or control you.
Today, I'm sharing how you can proactivity deal with toxic people in your life by changing your mindset, pausing before reacting, and creating healthy boundaries.
Resources Mentioned:
Get on the Waitlist for 180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist
How does God define success? How can we know that we're experiencing success the way God sees success? In today's episode, I'm sharing some nuggets from Proverbs 31 that business women can take and start using to define their success - God's Way!
Resources Mentioned:
Passage of Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31
Weekly Reset Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/sunday-reset/
Your Passion His Purpose: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist
What's the difference between women who are living their dreams and women who are just watching their lives float by?
Today, I'll be sharing 6 mindsets of women who are living out God's purpose for their lives and how you can start taking your thoughts captive and using these mindsets too!
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get on the 180Confidence Waitlist: https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist
Ashley's Video on taking thoughts captive: https://youtu.be/kpdcM7mqplg
When we reflect on the progress of our goals, it gives us more motivation to keep striving to reach them. At the beginning of this year, I started conducting a weekly reset and audit of my life, habits, and goals.
Today I'm sharing why it has impacted my life and how you can create a weekly reset that works for you!
Resources Mentioned:
180Confidence Waitlist: https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist
The Organized Money on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrganizedAlainaMoney
Soul Time App: https://www.soultime.com
Power of Questions Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/questions/
Link to Free Download: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Are you sharing too much on social media? Today, we'll look at the thoughts and emotions behind oversharing and what it says about your confidence.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset:
https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get on the Waitlist for 180Confidence:
https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist
Victim mentality episode:
https://ashleyvarner.com/victim-mentality/
Have you ever struggled with low self-esteem? If you have struggled with low self-esteem, you are not alone. Confidence is something we have all struggled with.
Confidence is part of your right as a child of God. So why do so many Christian women, daughters of God, struggle with self-esteem and low body image? Because low self-esteem is centered around self.
Resources Mentioned:
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Free Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Our lives are made up of the things we do everyday. John C. Maxwell said, "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily."
So what things are you doing everyday to help strengthen your faith and change your mindset? Today I'm sharing 7 things you can start doing today to change your mindset.
Resources Mentioned:
The Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
7 Daily Actions Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/7-things-christian-women-should-do-everyday
Video on Peace: https://youtu.be/yIU6RE_yClc
Peace No Matter the Circumstance Podcast: https://ashleyvarner.com/peace-of-mind
Living with intention takes work. On the other hand, it can be easy to let life happen to us. All we have to do is do nothing.
It’s easy to just react to life and let the days pass you by. But days turn into weeks and those weeks turn into months and those months turn into years.
Pretty soon, we find ourselves in a place where we feel like we’re just surviving instead of thriving and we don’t know how to change it.
Change takes time, but it also takes intention. I want to share three tips to living intentionally.
Today we’re talking about how to change negative thinking. Your thoughts make a huge impact on the course of your life. Every word, every feeling, every action starts as a thought first. So if you can change the way you think, you can change your life.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset:
The Mindset Reset
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https:/ashleyarner.com/confidence
Have you ever prayed for something and felt like ignored by God? You cry out to Him and don’t hear an answer. I know it can leave you feeling disappointed and hurt. Today, we're diving into the story of two women who were friends of Jesus who felt the same way.
Resources Mentioned:
Seeing Beautiful Again by Lysa TerkHeurst: https://amzn.to/2WwabDO
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
An Instagram filter will change the way you see a picture. Filters use different camera and image techniques to change the way you see the image.
As I was browsing through some of the filters, I started thinking about how the same can be true of our lives. What filter is on your life, or even your day?
Today, we'll talk about the importance of purposefully putting filters on your thoughts.
More Resources:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
We all want it. Peace of mind.
But how can we have peace of mind in a world that is filled with fear?
I’m talking about the kind of fear that grips your heart and won’t let go. You know what I’m talking about, it stops you in your tracks almost to the point where you can’t move forward, physically, emotionally, or spiritually, because you’re so tied down by this fear.
Today, I’m going to share of an experience I had with this kind of fear and how I found peace of mind even when the situation got worse.
More Resources:
The Mindset Reset is a 6 week transformation course where you learn to take your thoughts captive, get control of your emotions, and finally live out your purpose. https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Do you know what your stress triggers are?
Most people don’t know that there are two different types of triggers.
I want you to know how you can deal with the things that cause you stress so that you can finally have peace in your every day life.
Today we’re talking about something Christian women are constantly nagged about: being confident. But we aren’t talking about self-confidence. We are talking about confidence in Christ.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
21 Day Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Do you know someone who is emotionally balanced? Life may throw things at them, but they never seem to get too ruffled. They don't live a drama-filled life. You don't see them in the bathroom crying over their horrible weekend. It doesn't mean they're super happy all the time, but they aren't being controlled by their emotions. Instead, THEY control their emotions.
Being an emotionally balanced (or stable) person requires 5 things. And those 5 characteristics are what we're going to talk about today!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/emotionally-balanced
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarnrer.com/mindset
Free One Word Emotions Guide: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
My YouTube Video "Don't Believe Everything You Hear" https://youtu.be/siIliuiRfkQ
Brain Evidence Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/brain-evidence
Thoughts Matter Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/thoughts
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset (https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset). It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Have you ever heard the saying, "We judge others by their actions, but ourselves by our intentions"? Today, I'm going to show you how flipping that statement around can completely transform our thought life and drastically reduce the drama we find ourselves in.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Relationships 101 Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/relationships-101
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset (https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset). It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Did you know that you have the power to make any relationship in you life better without the other person ever changing? Today we're talking about how to better relationships and what the Bible says about how you should approach the relationships in your life.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Thoughts Matter Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/thoughts
Unmet Needs Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/unmet-needs
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset (https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset). It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
How do you start a good habit? Or stop a bad one? Today we're talking about how to build better habits from our thoughts first. I'll walk you through finding the right cues for your habits, how to know when a reward will or will not work, and how to establish rock solid routines!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
5 Morning Habits to Start Your Day God's Way Video: https://youtu.be/GYO11PjoZPo
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/3us7cqX
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3fpFc2M
Thrive Bible Study Value: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset (https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset). It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
We've all heard of trust falls with someone closing their eyes and falling backward, trusting the person behind them to catch them. But instead of thinking of trust as fear and falling, I want you to start thinking about trust as learning to lean back and rest.
In today's episode, we're going to break down the problems with trusting our own judgement and get some tools for trusting the Lord better everyday.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Did you know that temptations are just thoughts in your mind? At any time, you can choose to believe or discard the thoughts that come up in your mind. Today, I'm sharing practical ways to say no to temptation and drop the dead weight of tempting thoughts.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Brain Evidence Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/brain-evidence
The Power of Asking Questions: https://ashleyvarner.com/questions
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Your brain looks around your environment for evidence that supports what you believe. If you believe a transition is going to be awful, your brain will look for evidence to support that. If you believe that transition is going to be the best thing that ever happened to your company, then your brain will search out evidence to support that.
Today we're talking about how we can be aware of brain evidence to help us take our thoughts captive and start thinking more useful thoughts.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Brain Motivation: https://ashleyvarner.com/motivation
Questions: https://ashleyvarner.com/questions
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
I've shared before that our brains are wired for survival.
Scientist call it the Motivational Triad. And it says that our actions are motivated by three survival instincts: seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy.
Why does that matter? And what does it have to do with our spiritual walks and renewing our mind? Well, today, we're going to find out!
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Today we're talking about the power of asking ourselves questions.
God uses questions in the Bible to help people think. And we can follow His lead and ask ourselves questions.
Resources Mentioned:
Biblical Affirmations Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/biblical-affirmations
Victim Mentality Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/victim-mentality
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Today, I'm sharing what Biblical Affirmations are and how you can use them correctly. I'm also sharing the four stages of thinking and how you can go from thinking "I can't" to "I am."
Resources mentioned:
Thrive Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Comparison Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/comparison
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Happy endings follow happy journeys"? Today, I'm sharing the power of future thinking. You have the ability to change your thoughts to positive thoughts. We'll see what God's Word says about what we should be thinking and how we can use our thoughts to get to where we want to be.
Resources Mentioned:
Emotions Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/unstable-emotions
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Comparison is a struggle for most of us. What starts off pretty innocently can turn into an unquenchable force in our lives. Today, I'm sharing the pitfalls of comparison and how we can finally get out from under it.
Resources Mentioned:
Your Identity Podcast: https://ashleyvarner.com/your-identity
Video on the Dangers of Self-Help: https://youtu.be/WdF3kt_FWfg
Allie Beth Stuckey's Book: https://amzn.to/3uob11a
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
We've learned about how our thoughts can guide our feelings, and today we're going to expound on how your thoughts also affect your actions. There are many different variations of thought around this, but today we'll be using the Thought Model as created by Brooke Castillo.
This model centers around the abbreviation CTFAR and it stands for Circumstance, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, and Results.
Resources Mentioned:
Thoughts Matter Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/thoughts
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Get Ashley's ground breaking program The Mindset Reset. It is a self-paced program made to guide you to taking your thoughts captive and finally control your emotions, so they stop controlling you!
Do you ever feel like your emotional needs aren't being met? If so, then this episode is you!
Today, we're talking about unmet needs.
Resources Mentioned:
Emotions Worksheet (Free): https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Unstable Emotions Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/unstable-emotions
Thoughts Matter Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/thoughts
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://amzn.to/3nqe7PC
This episode is going to be one that changes your life. Honest. Are you ready? Let's get started!
Today I want to talk to you about negative emotions. We're going to talk about if it's even right for Christians to have negative emotions, how we usually handle them and the way God's Word says to handle them. So this will be, without a doubt, an episode that changes your emotional life!
Resources Mentioned:
Ashley's Video on Taking Thoughts Captive: https://youtu.be/kpdcM7mqplg
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Emotions Worksheet (Free): https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Joni Erickson Tada's Book: https://amzn.to/3dPpyNi
Unstable Emotions Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/unstable-emotions/
If you've ever thought, "life is against me" then this episode is for you!
Today, I want to share how we can avoid the victim mentality. We're going to look at a story in the Bible of a person who could have easily fallen in the trap of victim thinking, and what they did instead.
Resources Mentioned:
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
My Story by Elizabeth Smart: https://amzn.to/32Lktzy
Do you find yourself constantly overwhelmed with all the hats you wear and all the tasks on your to do list? Then this episode is for you!
Today, I want to talk about overwhelm. We all experience it, but what I want to suggest to you is that overwhelm feeling can be changed, even if your circumstances don't change. I'm going to give you two super practical tips and then at the end, I'm going to share the most important
Resources Mentioned:
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Emotions List: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
Thoughts Matter Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/thoughts
The Minimal Mom Video on the Silent To Do List: https://youtu.be/BtpAbdv4d98
Silent To Do List Book: https://amzn.to/3xlkV5x
Who are you?
If you answered with wife, mom, business owner, teacher or something else that you do, then this episode is for you! Today we're talking all about your identity.
Resources Mentioned:
Walking In Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
I Am Statements (Free): https://ashleyvarner.com/free
If you've shied away from meditation because you're not sure if it's biblical or not, then this episode is for you!
Today we're going to talk about the difference between Eastern meditation and Christian meditation, and I'm going to share with you what the Bible says about meditation. Then we're going to see three results or outward benefits of following this practice.
Resources Mentioned:
Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
The SoulTime App: https://www.soultime.com
Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? Are you reacting to your thoughts or creating them?
See, we live in a world of deception. Everyday we're being bombarded by lies from the enemy, the world, and our own thoughts. Those thoughts begin to take root in our hearts and can lead us to sin.
That's why it's so important to take our thoughts captive with the truth of God's Word.
Today, I'm sharing a super practical way you can get control of your thinking and say goodbye to the rollercoaster of emotions.
Resources Mentioned:
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
The Free Truth Journaling Guide: https://ashleyvarner.com/free
If you feel out of control of your emotions, or if your mood is based on what happens throughout your day, then this episode is for you!
You have the ability to get off the emotional rollercoaster that you're on! Today, I'm sharing biblical ways you can identify and experience your emotions so you control them instead of them controlling you.
Resources mentioned:
Emotions List (Free): https://ashleyvarner.com/free
The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Today I'm going to give you three steps toward taking your thoughts captive.
But first, let's talk about why your thoughts matter.
Sometimes we tend to think that our feelings are a direct result of our circumstances, but there is a step that we’re missing in there.
The circumstances around you don’t determine your emotions, the thoughts you have about your circumstances are what determine your emotions.
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The Graceful Life Podcast is now The Renewed Mind Podcast. Each week we will dive deep into God's Word and discover how He has given us the power to take our thoughts captive, stabilize our emotions, and finally walk in His confidence.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset
Purchase the Walking in Confidence Devotional: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Is your Christian life in a slump? Do you feel disconnected from the Lord?
Or maybe you serve in ministry and rarely have a chance to meet with the Lord in traditional retreat settings?
The cure for all of the above is planning a personal prayer retreat!
In this episode, I share my first hand experience on planning a prayer retreat and what it did for my relationship with Lord.
Plus I give you a free gift for joining me!
Resources Mentioned:
Walking in Confidence Bible Study
Free Planner for Your Personal Prayer Retreat
We all have goals we want to meet. Things about our bodies that we want to change. And things that we want to accomplish.
The world will tell you to push yourself, don't give up until you get what you want. Sacrifice sleep, your kids, or whatever it takes to get to where you want to be.
But that's not how Christians should view their goals. So, in this episode, I'm sharing how we can reach our goals God's way!
How to Reach Your Goals God's Way
Mom Faith: https://thegracefullife.org/p/mom-faith
Free Goal Setting Guide
The way you start your day affects the rest of it.
But it's not enough to just have habits that make your day more productive. We want to live graceful lives. Lives filled with God's grace that are made up with days that start God's way.
Ashley shares the 5 habits she prioritizes every morning to make sure that she starts her day God's way.
Listen to this episode and get some practical tips that you can use starting tomorrow morning!
More Resources:
Free Digital Bible Reading Plan
Walking in Confidence 21 Day Devotion
Did you know that God's Word talks about food?
Ashley breaks down a verse in Ecclesiastes that tells you:
- when to eat
- what to eat, and
- how much to eat
And because He's a God of freedom and joy, you can bet that God's plan doesn't include counting calories or special ordering meals!
Resources Mentioned:
Finally Free Video Series
Faith Food Freedom 90 Day Program
You may feel "stressed out" most of the time. (Spoiler: most of us do!)
But it doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Ashley shares:
- how stress affects the body
- the two types of stress triggers
- how you can identify your specific triggers
- AND how to effectively deal with them so you're living with more peace
Other Resources:
Stress Triggers: How to Identify Them and Deal with Them
Girl of Grace Facebook Group
1 Year Digital Bible Reading Plan
Faith Food Freedom
Your home is a reflection of your heart. As moms, we’re the gate keepers for our families.
What do I mean by that? As mamas, we’re the ones who allow or deny access into our homes. We decide what toys come in, what movies come in, what attitudes come in.
We set the tone for our homes.
I was blessed with a mom and dad who covered my life in prayer. Not only behind closed doors but right in front of me. Every morning, I would wake up and walk past my parent’s room to see my mom kneeling by her bed. Then I’d walk to the living room and see my dad praying or reading his Bible.
And not just once or twice, but every day.
That set the standard that I use for my own home and family.
Since I’m the “mama,” I made it my job to cover our home in prayer.
You can do the same!
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post with Verses
Get Access to Ashley's Bible Studies
How you ever wondered what the Bible says about having low self-esteem?
Does God even talk about what to do if you don't like yourself?
In today's tough-love episode, Ashley shares the:
- difference between insecurity and humility
- problem with low self-esteem
- cure for self-esteem (HINT: it's not what you think!)
- beauty of God-confidence
Walking in Confidence: Knowing Who You are in Christ
This 21 Day Devotional will take you from low self-esteem to being accepted by Christ and (better yet) making a difference in His Kingdom!
Knowing about God isn't the same as knowing Him. Today, I'm sharing why we need to evaluate our lives at times to ensure that we are focusing on what (and Who) is most important.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/knowing-him
Ashley's Site: https://ashleyvarner.com
The Graceful Life Shop: https://thegracefullife.org
Etsy Bible Printables: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegracefullife
I also want to be an announcement that The Graceful Life Podcast will be taking a hiatus, so this will be the last new episode for two months.
We will be sharing replays throughout February and March and then be right back in for a new season of brand new episodes!
God has entrusted us all with gifts and talents and He expects us to put those gifts and talents into action. Not only that, but He expects His people to be good stewards of what He has give us AND use those gifts for His glory.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/talents
Your Passion His Purpose Free Worksheet: https://ashleyvarner.ck.page/your-passion
Thrive Bible Study Vault with Full Your Passion His Purpose Program: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
second, to encourage and help her children to have a relationship with the Lord as well.
I know that's easier said than done, but today I want to give you a few ideas that will make it easier for you. I want to share some Bible games my boys love, some activity books, and even some apps that we can't live without!
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/bible-games-for-kids
Esther Bible Word Search: https://thebiblepeople.com/book/the-book-of-esther-bible-word-search-seek-and-find-large-print-edition/
Bible Games Central Shop (Parable Parade, Bible Bingo, and Christmas Bingo): https://biblegamescentral.com/shop/
Bible Coloring Pages: https://ashleyvarner.com/free-resources
Minno - https://www.gominno.com
Adventures in Odyssey Club - https://www.oaclub.org
Whether you have great relationships with family or they're on the rocks, boundaries are tools to building better communication. Today, I'm sitting down with Riley Morris of Motherhood is a Ministry to chat about boundaries.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/riley-morris
Motherhood is a Ministry Blog: https://motherhoodisaministry.com
Connection is so important for women. Being able to chat with another woman who understands your struggles and triumphs is something we all need.
I had the privilege of speaking with Betty Predmore. Betty is a teacher, Bible study leader, and founder of Mom Sense. She gives us some great insight into the reasons why women shy away from the deep Christian connection that we all need, and how we can build relationships with other Christian women.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/connection-with-betty-predmore
Betty's Website & Resources: https://www.momsenseinc.org/resources
Betty's Devotional: https://www.momsenseinc.org/merch/p/whispered-grace-devotional
Marifaith Mueller, of Donuts and Devos, joined me for a discussion on why your kids need to hear God's Word at home. As a parent, you are instrumental in the faith life of your children. Let us help! Marifaith shares insight, encouragement, and practical tips to help us teach our children about The Lord.
Resources Mentioned:
Donuts and Devos Podcast: https://donutsanddevos.com
Donuts and Devos Activity Sheets: https://donutsanddevos.com/category/resources/
Hidden in My Heart Verses for Kids: https://thegracefullife.org/p/hidden-in-my-heart
When you base your confidence on yourself, you are sure to be dissapointed at some point. Learn these tips to based your confidence on Someone who will NEVER waver - the Lord and His love for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence-with-stephanie-miller
Stephanie's Site: https://butterflybeginnings.net
Stephanie's Book, Butterfly Blueprint: https://amzn.to/35oRbsG
Ashley's Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Our lives are made up of the things we do everyday. John C. Maxwell said, "You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily."
So what things are you do everyday to help strengthen your faith and draw you closer to the Lord?
Today, I'm sharing 7 things Christian women can do everyday to grow in their spiritual walks with the Lord.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/7-things-christian-women-should-do-everyday
Peace & Fear Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/peace
How to Create a Daily Routine that Honors the Lord. https://ashleyvarner.com/daily-routine/
The First Things First Bible Study is part of the Thrive Bible Study Vault! https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Before you pray and ask God for the things you want, make sure that your heart is in the right place by adding these four things to your prayers.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/4-things-your-prayers-should-have
Free Prayer Workbook: http://ashleyvarner.ck.page/prayer-guide
Resources Mentioned:
Find Mari at Inspired by Family: http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com
ADVENTures Christmas Advent Book: http://
Mari's Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day:
From the Manger to the Cross Advent Calendar:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/culture-of-faith-at-christmas
The Bible is God's authoritative Word and we should be IN it each and every day. If you're struggling with getting into God's Word, it could be because you're using a type of Bible that doesn't work with your Bible study style or is in a translation that is too confusing for you to understand. Reading the Bible should be a joy, so take some time to find the perfect style and translation for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/bible
My picks:
General Use Bible - https://amzn.to/33WdwwO
Journaling Bible - https://amzn.to/373SZbQ
Commentary Bible - https://amzn.to/3iTj4wb
ONe Year Bible - https://amzn.to/3jXkJ5c
YouVersion App - https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Tecarta App - https://tecartabible.com/home
Digital bibles on etsy
By KDigitalStudio: https://www.etsy.com/listing/662784902/interactive-digital-holy-bible-old-new?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=digital+bible&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&organic_search_click=1
By ZOELLIEstudio: https://www.etsy.com/listing/803867657/digital-kjv-journaling-bible-floral?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=digital+bible&ref=sr_gallery-1-7&organic_search_click=1
ESV Bible Journal Set - https://www.christianbook.com/esv-illuminated-scripture-volume-new-testament/9781433564994/pd/564994?en
ESV Digital Journaling Bible - https://www.crossway.org/articles/introducing-the-esv-digital-scripture-journal/
Ashley's Bible Studies - https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Free Bible Color Coding Bookmark - https://ashleyvarner.ck.page/bookmark
BibleHub.com to Compare Translations
Highlighters and Pens perfect for Bibles - https://amzn.to/3k0JKww
A prayer journal is a great tool to help you grow spiritually. Today, I'm sharing a step by step guide to create your own journal and tips to use it in your daily prayer time.
Resources Mentioned:
Printable Prayer Journal on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/726735533/ultimate-bible-study-and-prayer-journal?ref=shop_home_feat_2
Digital Prayer Journal on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/826734513/digital-bible-study-journal-for-use-with?ref=shop_home_feat_1
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer-journal
Free Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
3 Ring Binder: https://amzn.to/31wPbMr
3 Ring Hole Punch: https://amzn.to/31vK535
Journal Option: https://amzn.to/3dKD837
Journal Option: https://amzn.to/2HmobZd
Happy Planner Option: https://thehappyplanner.com/products/hp-cls-my-faith-journal?_pos=12&_sid=121fef5ba&_ss=r
Happy Planner Hole Punch: https://amzn.to/2IThDBP
If you truly want confidence, then you have to stop defining your worth the way the world does. Instead, start living with God-Confidence by seeing your worth the way He does.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/living-with-confidence
YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/GD5HeavUmmU
Walking in Confidence Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/confidence
Waiting is a struggle for most of us, but if we want to become more like Jesus, then we have to strive to have patience. Today, I'm sharing tips I've learned to be more patient.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/patience
Free Prayer Guide: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Thrive Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
We can have peace no matter what circumstances are around us. Today I'm sharing a time when Jesus' disciples were scared and fearful and how Jesus gave them peace. I hope it encourages your heart!
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/peace
Free Fear Not Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/fearnot
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
In Titus 2, God gives a list of qualities that we as Christian women should have. Today we're diving into qualities that a godly woman should have in her relationships
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Thrive Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/titus-2-woman
We're continuing our series on Traits of a Godly Woman! And this week, our topic is PURPOSE.
Esther was thrown into a position for a reason. But was it her position that gave her purpose?
Ashley breaks down Esther chapter 4 and shows us the difference between position and purpose.
Resources Mentioned:
Esther Bible Study in the Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Christian Moms in Business: https://christianmomsinbusiness.com
The Bible says that we need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. But what does that look like in real life? Today I'm sharing all about the practical side of taking your thoughts captive.
MENTIONED:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/how-to-take-your-thoughts-captive
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Free Resources: https://ashleyvarner.com/free-resources
When you think of the word idol, does a little statue come up in your mind? It can be easy to fall for the idea that idols aren't a part of our lives, but today I'm sharing how you can tackle the idols in your life once and for all, and I'm going into detail about the most subtle idol...food.
Watch the Bible Study with Me: https://youtu.be/wZJ4P3oVxjQ
Sign up for Faith Food Freedom, Ashley's 12 Week Course and Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: https://thegracefullife.org/p/faith-food-freedom
Grab your free prayer workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer
Follow Ashley Here!
The Site: https://ashleyvarner.com
The Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashleydvarner
What does it mean to be steadfast? The word isn't super common but we know words like: committed, faithful, and standing firm.
This week, Ashley's diving deep into what it means to be steadfast and why we, as Christian women, need it.
Resources Mentioned:
YouTube Video on Being Steadfast: https://youtu.be/uh7eJK_aTOA
Thrive Audio Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Color Coding Guide: ashleyvarner.ck.page/bookmark
We're starting a series: Traits of a Godly Woman and we're kicking it off with humility.
How do you know if you're humble? How do you live out your calling with confidence and still have humility?
We'll talk about it all today!
Resources Mentioned:
The Graceful Life YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1-QJL9UJlyEjZS9bPgwCQ?
Bible Study Set Up + Humility Video: https://youtu.be/uWKI_B2QUcw
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (affiliate): https://amzn.to/31ztGLx
Ashley's Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Please note that some links may be affiliate links and I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
In 2012, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It hindered my day to day living and quality of my life. In May of 2020, God completely healed my body of Celiac Disease and I wanted to share my testimony with you today!
Resources Mentioned:
The Sermon by J John on Focus on the Family Part 1: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/reasons-to-believe-in-jesus-part-1-of-2/
The Sermon by J John on Focus on the Family Part 2: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/reasons-to-believe-in-jesus-part-2-of-2/
Today, I'm sharing all the details of how I set up my personal prayer room. We'll talk about what type of furniture you can use, what supplies you need, and how to make your prayer space a place you WANT to go.
Resources Mentioned:
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/fIZ1K7GUNH0
Ashley's Etsy Printables: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegracefullife
Ashley's Audio Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Ashley's Pray Big Frame
Similar Frame
Ashley's Faith Journal (affiliate): https://amzn.to/2F9swNS
We're homeschooling this year. Today I'm sharing the reasons we decided to take the plunge, why we are opting for year round schooling, and how far my kids have gotten in 3 months.
Just because we're Christians doesn't mean that we're immune to conflict. But the way we handle that conflict has to be different from the world.
Social Media has introduced "keyboard warriors," and that's definitely not the way to handle conflict.
Thankfully, God has given us a step-by-step guide in His Word about dealing with conflict.
Using the method He has lined out in His Word, we can alleviate 90% of conflicts with one step.
Dealing with conflict this way is a matter of growing in maturity in Christ. We often judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions. But we can change that.
Can I encourage you to start re-evaluating the way you handle conflicts?
When the world sees the loving way we deal with conflict, they will see a glimpse of the Father's love.
If you liked this episode and want more resources, get VIP access to Ashley's Online Library. Just click HERE.
If we’re serious about living like Christ, then serving can’t be seen as an option. It must be a non-negotiable. Serving isn’t just something we do to give back or pay it forward, it’s the heartbeat of the gospel and it’s our calling.
Info from the Show:
- The misconception of “one calling”
- The best way to represent Christ
- Figure out what your passionate about
- Figure out how to couple your passion with God’s purpose
Links and Resources
- Find Ashley on Facebook
- Find Ashley on Instagram
- Free worksheet! – Click HERE and get this guide that will walk you through figuring out what you passion is and how you can use it for God’s glory!
Thanks so much for joining me! I’m so excited to get to know you through your comments and I hope you’ll join the conversation in the Girl of Grace Group!
If you’ve loved this episode, help me reach more women by heading over to iTunes and leaving a rating and review. And, be sure to subscribe while you’re there!
If you have a question, comment or a suggestion about today’s episode, or the podcast in general, send an email to ashley(at)ashleyvarner(dot)com or connect with me over on Facebook or Instagram!
As moms, we can feel unappreciated at times. If that's where you are in your motherhood, then make sure to check out today's episode!
Ashley is going to:
- share 5 verses from the Bible to encourage you when you feel unappreciated
- challenge you to look beyond yourself and experience joy in serving
- give you you personal insights on how she handles feelings of being unappreciated
Resources Mentioned
5 Verses for When You Feel Unappreciated
Your Passion + HIS Purpose Worksheet
There are hidden dangers in the world of self-help. Today, I'm sharing what the Bible says about self-help, self-care, and self-love.
Should Christians be buying into this idea? Does God want us to LOVE ourselves? I'll be answering those questions today!
Mentioned: Rachel Hollis Divorce Video: https://youtu.be/-8qtBII5MZY
Ashley's Bible Studies: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Follow Ashley Here!
The Site: https://ashleyvarner.com
The Courses: https://thegracefullife.org
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ashleythompsonva...
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ashleydvarner
Join the Girl of Grace Community: https://ashleyvarner.com/girlofgrace
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/varnerashley
On June 8th, Dave and Rachel Hollis announced that they were divorcing. Christian women have looked up to Rachel and in this video, I’m looking at her direct quotes and videos and showing women the right way to live out their Christian life.
See the video in its entirety here: https://ashleyvarner.com/rachel-hollis-divorce
Videos explaining the “Do Not Judge” verse:
Todd Wagner from Watermark Community Church: https://youtu.be/2Pmhs6aVezo
The Lamp Light Bible Study: https://youtu.be/oohw8j8wfhc
Please know that my heart is to teach women how to discern God’s truth in a world of opinions and teachers, by looking at their fruits. I share my Bible studies in the Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
You can go from insecure to confident right now. Without changing the amount of money in your bank account or the number on the scale.
LINKS:
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/insecure-to-confident
Thrive Bible Studies (including Walking in Confidence): https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Have you ever prayed for something and felt like God was ignoring you?
You cry out to Him and don't hear an answer. It can leave you feeling disappointed and hurt.
Let's dive into the story of 3 friends of Jesus who felt the same way.
LINKS
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/ignored-by-god
Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Your thoughts make a huge impact on the course of your life. Every word, every feeling, every action starts as a thought first. So if you can change the way you think, you can change your life.
LINKS
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/change-your-thoughts
Thrive Bible Study Vault: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Free Download I Am Statements: ashleyvarner.ck.page/i-am-statements
No matter what you say your priorities are, your daily routine shows your true priorities. And that's good news! Because that means you can create a daily routine that honors your priorities.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/daily-routine
Free Training: https://thegracefullife.org/p/graceful-balance
Priorities Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
No matter what you say your priorities are, your daily routine shows your true priorities. And that's good news! Because that means you can create a daily routine that honors your priorities.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/daily-routine
Free Training: https://thegracefullife.org/p/graceful-balance
Priorities Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
What does it mean to live intentionally? How can you go beyond the life you want to live and instead live the life GOD wants you to live? It starts with being away of what God is doing.
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/live-intentionally
Free Training: https://thegracefullife.org/p/graceful-balance
Priorities Bible Study: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
What are your priorities? When you take an honest look at them, do they line up with God's priorities for your life? Let's talk about how you can set priorities that honor God.
Resources Mentioned: Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/priorities
Free Training: https://thegracefullife.org/p/graceful-balance
4 Week Bible Study on Priorities: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Time Blocking is something you should do at the beginning of every month if you want to really use your time wisely. Read on for a run down of one my favorite tools to help you be more productive.
Resources Mentioned Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/timeblocking
Thriving Mom Club: https://ashleyvarner.com/thrive
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com
After many requests, I've put together a short list of recommended books.
I've broken them down into three sections: Growing in Christ, Parenting, and Books to Read with Your Kids.
Go to this week's blog post for links to each book!
Note: I misspoke on the name of the Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study by Beth Moore. It is called: Living Beyond Yourself.
Growing in Christ Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be Living Beyond Yourself Bible Study The Right Kind of Strong The Purpose Driven Life
Parenting The Whole-Brained Child No Drama Discipline Gist: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids Beyond Bath Time Mom Set Free Missional Motherhood
Books to Read with Your Kids Chronicles of Narnia Series Boxcar Children Series Classic Starts: Abridged Versions of Known Classics The Tales of Peter Rabbit
In this bonus episode, I'm sharing the audio of a webinar I participated in for the Rocky Mountain Women's Ministries.
This is an uncertain time for all of us. It's my prayer that the wisdom of this panel encourages you!
Use these 10 verses to combat the overwhelming fears in your life.
You can rise up and be a woman radiant with God's peace, you can have faith in the midst of uncertainty.
More Resources:
Fear Not Bible Study (This month's featured study in the Thriving Mom Club)
10 Verses to Combat Fear
Power of Prayer (Free Download)
As moms, we're familiar with fear. It's hard not to have fear about what will happen to your family and their future, but you CAN pray with your kids about fear!
You have a powerful weapon to use against fear, and that's the Word of God. Today, I'm sharing how you can pray with your kids using verses from the Bible.
Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Bible Study Vault
Praying with Your Kids About Fear
There's story in the Bible when Jesus lifted His hands to calm the storm that the disciples were in.
Right now, you're going through a storm and you're having a hard time trusting Jesus with it.
Let's go to God's Word and see how He is still in the business of calming storms in our lives.
More Resources:
Fear Not - Thrive Bible Study for April
Free Download: Power of Prayer