Choosing Yes: Recent Episodes
Courtney Casper: Writer, Encourager & Artist
WELCOME! Is faith getting harder and harder to hold onto? Are your best of intentions slipping through your tired hands day after day? Are you struggling to find light? Courtney, author of Choosing Yes, Find Companion to The Book of Mormon, Finding Sabbath, and creator of the original Wide Margin Book of Mormon and LDS General Conference PDF's, is here to reach your reaching. Come listen in for a little scripture, story, and connection as we walk our individual paths toward light, and unreasonable faith, no matter what. Choose yes to God, and His all, one step at a time.
Lent, a tradition for many Catholic and Christian religions is one of my personal favorite spiritual rhythms to observe.
As a member of The Church of Latter Day Saints, I find so much meaning in linking arms with God as I prune the outside noise of my life and nurture a deeper relationship with Jesus, my Savior.
40 days until Easter, I’d love for you to join me in creating an intentional and meaningful Lent practice! Listen in for the simple version. ;)
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This episode is an add-on to my new “Lets Manifest It” digital guide reflecting on 2023 and creating a clear and expansive vision for 2024!
If you’d like the full meditation and the guide, you can find that HERE.
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Sharing 5 simple and thoughtful writing practices to say goodbye to 2023 and open your heart to 2024. I think you’re going to love this!
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December is known for its overwhelm in my circles of women.
Financial expectations, Christmas magic making, events, long dark days, it can be a lot!
But, what if today you could create a vision for your 12/31 self and actually make it happen. What if you could have the December of your actual dreams?!
I’m trying it out.
and so far.. it’s working.
I’ll show you how!
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This week we're studying Bathsheba & Rahab. Both incredibly courageous and faith filled women that I'm so inspired by. No matter what your road looks like today, you can rest in the assurance that you do not walk it alone. God will no abandon you. Your efforts matter. Your efforts scared, unsure, disappointed.. matter & count.
You are loved, heard & known.
Courtney
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Bringing the spiritual practice of Advent into my December has a two-fold benefit. It brings more Jesus into my season and it helps me to fine tune the connection to God as I prepare not only to celebrate Christmas, but also to walk over the threshold into a new year.
Having those connection points strong with the Spirit and with my Savior & God helps me to make inspired decisions, intentions, goals, and reflections this time of year. And that is GOLD.
Whether you’re studying with us in a paper version, digital, or just needing a few minutes of thought provoking faith filled guidance and stillness, you’re in the right place.
YOU ARE LOVED!
Courtney
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this episode i’m sharing my own seasonal reflection, the process behind it, and if you go to my website you can even get my FREE seasonal reflection GUIDE to create your own!
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The number one question I get asked lately is HOW TO JOURNAL. Most of you know how to journal, but it’s finding a why that matters that’s the real trick!
In my new 28 page guide diving into my 4 favorite types of journaling that go far beyond simply taking inventory of a day or keeping a record for your posterity, my goal is to turn even the biggest journaling skeptics into writers!
In this episode i’m sharing what techniques are in the guide and a little bit about why they are in my daily practices for wellbeing and why I keep coming back to them day after day.
Looking for the guide?! HERE it is!
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This weeks meditation is a pause to consider type.
It seems like there are a million things calling for our attention, this week will likely be no different.
Taking a moment together to consider what is worth our attention this week, what isn’t, and how to feel good about where our minutes went every night as our heads hit the pillow.
Not-For-Posterity Journaling Guide HERE
Supportive-in-ALL-Seasons Morning Guide HERE
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I loved this conversation with Erin Ropelato as she shared about the 8 different learning styles and how they beautifully collide with our spiritual lives. If you’ve ever felt like you just don’t connect with God the way “everyone else” does, I think this episode will offer you great peace and insight into what your possible dominant learning style is and how you’re probably already using it to strengthen your spiritual life. and if not, this conversation may just spark some ideas and confidence to make some pivots to better incorporate your learning styles into your spiritual practices!
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I believe your desire for good things is proof that God is indeed already working in your heart and mind to bring you closer to Him through the process of making weak things strong.
Supportive-In-All-Seasons Morning Rhythm Guide HERE
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Supportive-In-All-Seasons Morning Rhythm Guide HERE.
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Grab my 10-Page Guide to crafting a custom to you supportive-in-all-seasons morning rhythm! Designed to be used again & again, lets end routine drop-out forever.
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Since receiving hundreds of Story Sessions that I often host over on Instagram, and never being able to get to them all, I decided to host 3 mini-story-sessions here on the podcast! Think of it like an “AMA” or remember the “Dear so & so” in the newspaper?! Well, here’s the Courtney Casper version ;) Putting my Holistic Life Coaching, life experience, researched obsessed, people loving, good news sharing, love reminding all into one place for you this week! Talking parenting, anxiety, and how to THRIVE this winter!
Here are some of the things I mention in the episode:
Wide Margin New Testament Spiral Bound
Bright Light Box
Red Light
Favorite Adaptogen Herbs
All-Trails App
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Taking a moment to pause, take a few deep breaths & cross the sacred threshold of a new year choosing yes to unreasonable trust that God is at the helm & all things are for our highest learning & good.
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Emmanuel: God with us.
This is my Jesus, this is my Emmanuel, this is my Christmas.
You are loved.
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God wants you to feel successful.
He consecrates our efforts.
We show up & he shows up right alongside us, guiding toward what is most important, helping us learn and grow into our highest selves.
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How does one call in the power of the divine antenna, the constant flow to connection to the Divine?
Any way that feels true to you.
For many of us one of the most effective ways is prayer.
Think for a moment about your personal relationship to prayer. What parts of your prayer life is working? What parts aren't? What pieces to your prayer connection feels good, healing, and true? What pieces feel disjointed, awkward, or surface level?
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An Audio Advent 2022 with Courtney. 12 all new Advent recordings + 1 BONUS New Year’s
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This week I’m ready to share the many things that have helped balance my life, easing the feelings of anxiety (and the things that did not help).
Things like functional medicine, herbs, subtracting things no longer serving me, preparing for things that stressed me out, connecting the spiritual with the physical, trusting my own gut & alignment, finding the confidence to tell doctors no, enlisting a support system I did trust, and moving the needle in small & simple ways.
HERE is all my favorites i mentioned in the episode.
You are loved!
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It took me a minute, but before fall has completely left us I have part three ready for you! This part is all about “vision casting”. This mindset shift has played an intricate role in my own physical healing and growth as well and my spiritual and mental well-being.
I share all three in this episode. A time when I used vision casting to create a new physical state, one where I needed help through a mentally stressful time, and last a time when I used vision casting to create a way through grief & the spiritual warfare it seemed to bring.
I believe in this practice. I know how scary it can feel to trust God with what is most precious and fragile.. while things may not always be how we think they should or how we long for them to be… A victory is the reason we’re each here. And if it’s not a victory yet.. it’s not the end.
Sending you all the best this week!
You are loved!
Courtney
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Looking for the Lessons is meaningful work! It’s the good news!
It gives us a different lens to view our worlds through. One of purpose and fulfillment and patience and hope.
I'll type these inspired questions in the show notes, take some time this week to prayerfully consider what you have and are learning here.
You are right where you're supposed to be.
All your learning are for your highest good and self.
You are becoming more of who you truly are through all your learning.
You are loved!
Next week we're going to vision cast for the upcoming season, write a manifesto, and learn the power of keeping this vision at the forefront of our minds.
Inspired Reflection Questions: Look for the Lessons
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What are you learning about God in this season?
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What are you learning about yourself in this season?
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What are you learning about your power to connect with your self, God and the people around you?
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What are you learning about others?
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What are you learning about your capacity and abilities?
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What are you feeling curious about?
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What is bringing you joy?
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What is working?
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How has god been here with you in this season?
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WHat's one experience where you were sure he was aware of you?
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Wide Margin LDS Conf Book: HERE
Choosing Yes, The Book: HERE
Everything Else: HERE
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This Week’s Show Notes:
This week i’m unpacking the first step in my seasonal reflection process: Consider the Chaos. I like to start with an honest awareness of what’s going well, and what’s causing chaos. Developing this skill is LIFE GIVING! Can’t wait to walk you through this episode and hopefully peak your curiosity and open the door for the spirit to nudge you where God is calling you, individually.
Looking for a 1:1 collaborative coaching session diving into your own personal season of life and how to create more calm & inner peace? My calendar is now open with very limited seats! Here is a link to schedule!
Next week we’re going to look at the power of naming & noticing what we’re learning with God in this season. See you then!
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I know we talked a little about “pruning” over here this week but i got SO much feedback on that quick thought that i knew I needed to expound & expand on this topic for us.
Here it is! A little morning chat diving deeper into the concept that seasons of digging in, reevaluating, cutting out, change, “pruning” are not a punishment nor a consequence, but how God knows we grow best into more of who we truly are at a soul and core level.
Would love to know your thoughts on this & how you see it show up in your life!
Hugs!
Courtney
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This week we're unpacking a little phrase that's been on my mind: What's worth doing is worth doing... poorly.
What do you think!?
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Choosing Yes: The Book!
We're talking about the sacred process of collaborating with God as we create tailor made supportive patterns & practices to keep even just a tiny amount of gas in the tank avoiding having to pour from an empty cup!
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After watching a docuseries on Suni Lee, the olympic gold Metalist gymnast, I realized something big: we are made in the middle. Our repeated behaviors, actions, or inaction are worth much much more to who we become than the one-time-big-gestures.
Using my practice of mediation as an example, I am teaching you how to remake your mundane to serve your highest self.
Listen in!
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This week I'm introducing the idea that our generosity in all things faith & God could be the key to fully knowing Heaven's guiding light.
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This week I'm introducing the inspired words that are the foundation to every single thing I've done, created, shared, and been over the last nearly 10 years here! SUSTAINABLE SPIRITUALITY! I can't wait to share this with you and more over the coming weeks!
Want to work with me? Here is a link for a FREE 30 minute Discovery Call to see if we're a good fit!
This week I'm talking about my spiritual practice of a Sabbath Candle, how it helps me to create an intentional sabbath with stillness Saturday night setting up for a mindful week ahead. Listen in for this week's Mantra along with some new insight into what Sabbath could look like for you.
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Welcome to 2022! This week's Monday Mantra will invite forgiveness for the past, peace in the future, and compassion for the present! Listen in as we set aside a few minutes for reflection, stillness, and love!
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Join me for our Monday Mantra! What it means to set intentions that serve our highest self & a little reminder to take care of you this week!
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Lets talk about the term "faith crisis" & how it's impacting our ability to fully lean in to the ever evolving path of faith. Struggling in your faith or have someone close to you who is? Listen in as we unpack how perhaps this struggle is sacred ground and not something to fear at all.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? After so many submissions on my Instagram this week, I wanted to offer the only thing I really can: words of encouragement.
Have you ever found yourself asking God "why?!" in the face of a difficult circumstance or season?
Yeah. Me too.
This week we are looking at the possibility that no matter what "here" looks like.. could possibly be "perfect" & what CHOOSING YES to that reality could do for our soul.
I've been compelled to revisit my commitment to "choosing yes" nearly every day lately. This has led me back to my book "Choose Yes" more and more. I wanted to share a chapter out of this book with you, Chapter 17: Rebellion. It unpacks what it looks like to start a rebellion in your own life-- a rebellion against the worlds constant efforts to pull you away from the spiritual practices you know you need to keep you close to God.
Promised Links!
- Everyday Journal
- Finding Sabbath
- 7- Day Journal with Me series
- Choose Yes: finding unreasonable faith, no matter what.
In this episode we are digging into the spiritual practice of: journaling. (beyond documenting for posterity sake) My favorite approaches to journaling, specific journal prompts, techniques, and ideas that you probably haven't considered before. Lets start writing!
Free 7-Day Journal with me Series
My favorite day to day journal
Finding Sabbath: a guided sabbath journal
ALL THE OTHER THINGS! :)
Listen in while Elise & I have an open conversation about our Sabbath worship. What's working, what's not, and the ever evolving road of showing up no matter what.
Doors to Elise & @ salt_gathering 5week course diving deep into Personal Revelation are open now (2/1-2/5)! When you sign up, you also receive one of my favorite journals from her, Revealed**.
Looking for Finding Sabbath*: a guided journal to strengthen your Sabbath worship.* LINKED :) Or find it at Deseret Book store near you.**
I asked on Instagram last week what were the biggest struggles when it comes to openly sharing your faith.
You were so vulnerable!
In this episode, I'm unpacking why the world desperately needs your voice, and how to knock down the walls keeping you from sharing what only you can offer.
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Facing what seems like an impossible decision? Feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Yeah, me too. US ALL TOO.
Listen in as we remember the truth about who God is, and how He leads, loves, and listens to US, His children as we rely on our unreasonable faith to take all the next steps on all the roads He calls us to walk.
Choosing Yes: finding unreasonable faith, no matter what. (Use YES20 for 20% off your book purchase!)
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Listen in this week as I unpack:
- How I "tackle" the heavy scripture with limited capacity for study each day.
- Truth found in 2 Nephi about darkness, and perhaps why it's sacred ground.
- A personal story of a tender "milk & honey" experience & how it's effected my relationship with Heavenly Parents.
- Reminding you that: YOU ARE INVITED-- Christ invites us all, that choice is ours.
As promised! all the links!
Wide Margin Book of Mormon
Choose Yes: finding unreasonable faith, no matter what
Find Study Guides to The Book of Mormon, now at Deseret Book!
What does "choosing yes" mean? This week I am sharing with you chapter one of my new book, Choose Yes. Listen in, and see where this message of unreasonable faith lands.
Looking for the Finding Sabbath Journal for 2020?! There's only a few left, so grab one while their still available!
Want to keep reading?! Grab Choose Yes today. Wrap it up as a valentines gift to yourself and find your own YES to God.
FIND Companion Study Guide to The Book of Mormon, now at Deseret Book!
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Everything has a cost. Are we willing to pay for the things we most deeply desire?! Or are we stuck choosing Hi-Chews to the real thing?
Unpacking my own struggles with choosing yes to the things that matter most, hoping it resonates and sparks your own YES, no matter what.
Choose Yes, ON SALE! Nothing says "I love you" like a book all about God's love!Find Companion Study Guide to The Book of Mormon, now at Deseret Book! Wide Margin Book of MormonInstagram
What does a result vs process driven life look like? Sharing some personal insight & story & maybe even a little bit of scripture. ;)
Come listen in as we unpack and validate all your human-ness, known-ness & LOVED-ness.
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What drives discontentment in your life? How can you make a pivot towards feeling more at peace and content in your days in lasting ways that open the door to faith, no matter what?
In this episode we're unpacking my own "word" for 2020, and how I'm turning off the world in exchange for more peace & joy on even the hard days.
Listen in & FIND your OWN answers.
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Week two of our study of The Book of Mormon leads us to evaluate what a "Red Sea Road" is in our lives & why Nephi used Moses as a source of encouragement.
Starting with a little peek into my own Red Sea Road back to faith, take a few moments to consider your own path toward faith and how you can deepen it in the face of the impossible.
Find Companion Guides to The Book of Mormon now available at Deseret Book.
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What is a prayer practice?
Why would something like prayer take practice?
Come listen in as I share some different practices of prayer and see if something resonates.
Unto YOU is born this day.. A Savior, Redeemer, Rescuer, and friend.
You are never alone.. you are LOVED.
Merry Christmas my friends!
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Our 2019 Advent Study starts out this week exploring our own capacity for a yes to love, no matter what.
- What gets in the way of knowing and feeling God's love?
- How can love cast out fear?
- How can you more fully stand in love?
Enjoy Inspired Questions, scripture, story, and some inner stillness this week as we continue our Advent season!
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Our 2019 Advent Study starts out this week exploring our own capacity for a yes to hope, no matter what.
- Where in your life is your hope most deeply rooted?
- Where is your hope struggling?
- In seasons of waiting, how can you strengthen your hope in Jesus?
Enjoy Inspired Questions, scripture, story, and some inner stillness this week as we continue our Advent season!
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Our 2019 Advent Study starts out this week exploring our own capacity for a yes to faith, no matter what.
- What is Advent, and how can you tailor it to your life?
- How can you find the time to nourish your faith?
- What miracles can you see because of your faith?
Enjoy Inspired Questions, scripture, story, and some inner stillness this week as we start out the Advent season!
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Are you burned out? Filled with really great intentions, that slip through your tired and busy fingertips? Is faith becoming harder and harder to hold onto?
You're in the right place.
Find a few minutes for scripture, connection, and pivoting away from the crazy loud world to renew your own anthem of YES to God, no matter what.
In this episode, Courtney Casper, of Courtney Casper Letters is saying hello, and introducing the podcast! yay!
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