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Amazing With Grace

Created by board certified and Christian Psychologist, Dr. Q. Perry, the Amazing With Grace podcast is a show dedicated to people who want to be excellent without being perfect. Dr. Perry mixes Christian values with psychology to help you with your career, love, and life. In each episode, she answers questions and ends with a heart-warming prayer.

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Are you feeling uneasy or unsettled about the new person you’re dating? In this episode I share reasons you may want to step back in an early dating relationship and how to fall back.

RESOURCES:

Loving You and Losing Me Episode

Managing Dating Anxiety Episode

The Emotion Devotional (Book by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Can you tell if you’re about to make a dating mistake? In this episode, I help you look for signs to make better long-term dating decisions. Here’s what you’ll get: 

·        5 signs you are about to pick the wrong partner ·        4 consequences of being in the wrong relationship ·        5 Scriptures to give you dating wisdom

SCRIPTURES:

Proverbs 19:2-3 Proverbs 4:23 Amos 3:3 Galatians 6:4 Isaiah 30:18

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Dating a busy partner can be exciting, rewarding, and inspiring. However, it can also be lonely, disappointing, and frustrating. You might be wondering whether you should stay. Tune in as I give you 6 questions to answer if you are dating a busy partner. 

Pros and Cons of Dating a VIP

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What is a sneaky link? It’s mutual sex without attachments or expectations, but is it really? In this episode, I share my perspective as a psychologist on the concept sneaky links. If you are currently involved with a sneaky link, considering whether you want to do it, or have regrets and trying to figure out what went wrong, this episode is for you. 

RESOURCES:

Finding Emotional Freedom (Dr. Perry’s e-course)

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Faking it until you make it is not the goal. It doesn’t last and it leads to imposture syndrome. In this episode, I share ways to identify false confidence. I also give you powerful questions to examine and exchange fake confidence for authentic confidence.

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Breaking up can be hard, especially with your therapist! This episode is for you if you are not getting what you need from therapy and want some tips on how to move forward. You’ll also hear my answer to a frequently asked question about how to break up with your therapist in a specific scenario. 

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Start your new year out fresh with decluttering. While decluttering your physical space is very powerful, there’s a deeper level of decluttering that needs to happen first. In this episode, I give you 3 areas to declutter for emotional clarity so you can execute your goals in 2022. 

RESOURCES:

Understanding Your Assignment in 2022  (episode)

Finding Emotional Freedom (e-course)

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Before you prepare for the new year with vision boards and goal cards, let me help you understand your assignment in 2022. In this episode, I give you 3 powerful tips (plus a BONUS tip) on how you can better grasp your specific assignment. 

SCRIPTURES:

Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:9

Proverbs 19:21

Galatians 6:4

RESOURCES:

How to Truly Measure Your Success (episode)

Finding Emotional Freedom (ecourse)

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This is a replay of last year’s episode on managing grief in the holiday season:

TIME STAMPS:

1:30 What are grief myths?

8:40 Stages of grief…

18:20 What factors impact your grief?

24:00 Your Grief Bill of Rights

33:00 Tips to handle grief in the holiday season

49:18 Dear God…

GRIEF RESOURCES:

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

https://www.dougy.org/

https://domaniforgrief.com/

https://grief.com/

Reference not mentioned in the show:

**Factors that Influence the Course of Bereavement” from Treatment of complicated mourning (p. 31) by Rando, T., (1993) Champaign, IL

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Do you know what to do when your friend is jealous of you? In this episode I will discuss:

·        Signs your friend is jealous of you ·        Commons reasons someone may be jealous of you ·        6 tips to gracefully handle jealousy in friendships

SCRIPTURE:

Galatians 5:26

RESOURCE:

Free Grief In the Holiday Season Talk (Register)

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What are you known for? Whether you have a bad reputation or your reputation is running pretty smoothly, check out these 7 tools to give your reputation a tune-up.

SCRIPTURES:

Proverbs 22:1

Ecclesiastes 7:1

I Timothy 4:12:

Titus 2:6-8

Proverbs 25:11-12

Proverbs 25:9-10

TIMESTAMPS:

1:50 Why It’s Important to Tune Up Your Reputation

3:28 What God’s Word Says About Reputation

7:40 7 Tools to Tune Up Your Reputation

19:50 Bonus Tool

21:37 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

The Emotion Devotional (Book) by Dr. Q. Perry

The Emotion Devotional (Workbook) by Dr. Q. Perry

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Have you been struggling with reaching your goals? Maybe you’re not afraid of failure but afraid of success. In this episode, here’s what you’ll get:

· Signs that indicate fear of success · Reasons you may fear success · 2 Scriptures to add to your prayer journal · 1 homework assignment to help you begin tackling those fears

RESOURCE:

Hollywood Commandments: (by DeVon Franklin)

SCRIPURES:

· Proverbs 16:3 · 1 Kings 2:3

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Do you struggle with managing your emotions on your entrepreneurial journey? You are not alone! In this episode, here’s what you’ll get:

· 4 ways to manage your emotions

· Relevant Scriptures that align with the emotion management tips

· Links to my other podcasts to deepen your understanding of each strategy

SCRIPTURES:

· 3 John 1:2

· 2 Peter 3;18

· Exodus 20:8

· Proverbs 16:3

· Psalm 127:1-2 (TPT)

· Psalm 121:1-2

· Psalm 62:5 (NKJV)

· Galatians 6:4

· Romans 10:17

PODCASTS

· What is achievement fatigue and how can you avoid it?

· The Mental Glow Up Goals You Need for Success in 2021

· Rested Refreshed and Ready to Work

· How to Truly Measure your Success

· Productive or Perfectionist: Which one are you

· Spiritual thinking traps (Part 1) and (Part 2)

· A Cure for Comparison

· 7 Ways to Win When it Feels Like You’re Losing

REFERENCES:

https://www.northone.com/blog/small-business/entrepreneur-statistics

https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/entrepreneur-statistics

https://www.thimble.com/blog/entrepreneur-statistics

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Is your self-love in need of a boost? In this episode, I share 5 ways to fill your self-love tank.

SCRIPTURES:

2 Timothyt 1: 7

Ephesians 4:15

Colossians 4:6

Proverbs 25:11-12

Psalm 139:13-14

Psalm 139:23

RESOURCES:

Loving Me for Me Episode

Boundaries (Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend)

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Are you dating someone at work or considering the idea? Answer these 4 questions to help you decide if this is the right choice for you. 

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What if your partner is emotionally unhealthy and you don’t know it? In this episode, I discuss 5 ways YOUR behavior suggests your partner is emotionally unhealthy.

RESOURCE:

The Emotionally Healthy Woman (Geri Scazzero)

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Have you been pondering the idea of being celibate but not sure if it’s for you? Are you a Christian and you struggle with celibacy? Listen to this episode as I talk about 5 life-changing benefits of celibacy and answer 2 FAQs about celibacy.

SCRIPTURES:

Romans 12:1

I Corinthians 6:18

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Have you ever wondered if you’re too controlling? Listen as I discuss 8 signs that you’re too controlling and some tips to help you begin to address it. 

SCRIPTURES:

Psalm 26:2 Prov 3:5-6 John 14:27  

RESOURCES:

Domestic Violence Hotline

A Cure For Comparison Episode

Identifying Codependence Episode

Trust In Relationships Episode

Anxiety In Dating Episode

Loving You and Losing Me Episode

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Does your relationship have these 9 types of trust? Listen as I share several areas of trust that you can build or rebuild in your relationship. 

SCRIPTURES:

*Ephesians 4:15

*Proverbs 3:5-6

*Mark 11:22

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Do you ever wonder whether you specifically need a Black therapist for your mental health needs? To help you answer this question, I give you 5 important areas to consider and 6 questions to ask a potential therapist or your current therapist.

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Has your relationship recently ended or are you still in limbo trying to figure out why your situationship or marriage ended? You don’t want to miss this episode on closure. In this episode you’ll hear:

* 4 reasons to close the door on getting closure * 4 strategies to help you begin moving on today

SCRIPTURES:

*Proverbs 3:5-6

*Psalm 84:11

*Psalm 34:18

*Psalm 27:14

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Have you worked so hard to accomplish your dreams only to feel let down once you got there? Have you been working towards your goals and noticed you’ve hit a wall? Tune in to this episode as I discuss achievement fatigue. In this episode, you will:

  • Learn 2 meanings of achievement fatigue
  • Common attitudes and behaviors that promote achievement fatigue
  • 5 tips to avoid or combat achievement fatigue

SCRIPTURES * Col 3:23-24 * GAL 6:4 * Gen 2:2 * Deut 5:14

RESOURCES:

  • How To Truly Measure Your Success
  • Rested, Refreshed & Ready to Work

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Have you ever wondered if you were codependent? Do you ever wonder what makes you stay in certain relationships or friendships? Do you question why you attract certain types of people or you put up with certain family member’s behavior? Do you assume that Christians can’t be codependent? In this episode, I share several signs to help you identify codependence and offer thought provoking questions to help you examine your relationships.

SCRIPTURES:

Phil 2:3-4

Galatians 6:2

Galatians 1:10

RESOURCES:

Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 1)

Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 2)

Loving Me for Me

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Lisa Romano Website

Lisa Romano YouTube

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Are you a Christian woman pursuing hypergamy? In this episode, you will learn 6 important considerations to keep in mind before embarking on this type of relationship or marriage.

SCRIPTURES:

Psalm 139:14

Phil 4:12

I Sa 16:7

Matthew 7:17-18

Phil 4:19

RESOURCES:

Calm My Anxious Heart (Linda Dillow)

RELATED EPISODES:

How To Be A High Value Christian Couple

Pros and Cons of Dating A VIP

How To Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 1)

How To Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 2)

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Do you want to talk about race in your relationship but not sure where to start? In this episode, you will:

*Understand the value of self-reflection 

*Learn 5 Ground Rules for having the discussion

*Get many questions to ask your partner to generate healthy discussions about race. 

SCRIPTURES:

Psalm 139:23-24

Proverbs 21:2 (NASB) 

Proverbs 4:7

John 13:35

RESOURCES:

Emotion Devotional Book Bundle

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Have you ever done some “retail therapy” when you’ve needed a little pick-me-up? In this episode, I explore whether retail therapy is really therapeutic. Here’s what you’ll learn:

*Pros/Cons of Shopping

* What exactly is psychotherapy?

*4 Powerful Questions to Answer before shopping

SCRIPTURE:

Isaiah 55: 1-3   

RESOURCE:

Emotion Devotional Book Bundle

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Do you need help getting over a crush? As you probably already know, it’s not so easy to do when there’s feelings involved. In this episode, I talk about practical ways to start your process of getting over a crush. 

TIMESTAMPS:

2:05     First things, first.

9:50    Why honesty is the best policy. 

17:50    Crushing deadlines.

24:15    Crushing triggers.

26:08   My favorite way to get over a crush.

29:45   Questioning God.

33:15    Dear God…

SCRIPTURES:

Phil 4:6

Phil 4:8

Psalm 84:11 

RESOURCES:

Managing Your Valentine’s Day Blues

https://www.insider.com/reasons-for-crushes-science-2018-11

Emotion Devotional Book Bundle

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Is your new year feeling like a loss already? Do you need a little pick-me-up? Tune in to this episode as I discuss 7 ways to win when it feels like you’re losing. 

SCRIPTURES:

Galatians 6:9 (NASB)

II Corinthians 1:4 (TPT)

RESOURCES:

Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 1) Podcast

Rested, Refreshed & Ready to Work Podcast

Emotion Devotional Book Bundle 

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Do you get tired of saying affirmations and not seeing any change? In this episode, I give you 4 powerful tips to help maximize the effectiveness of your affirmations.

SCRIPTURES:

  • Proverbs 18:21
  • James 2:14-26
  • Proverbs 11:25

RESOURCES:

Spiritual Thinking Traps 

Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 2) 

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Are you in therapy but not sure if it’s working? Did you stop going to therapy because you didn’t find it helpful? On this episode of the Amazing With Grace podcast, I discuss 7 reasons why your therapy isn’t working and share what you can do to get the most out of your therapy experience.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.

RESOURCES:

GRWM: 10 Ways to Get Ready for Therapy

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Are you ready for your glow up in the new year? Tune in as I discuss 8 mental glow up goals you need for success in 2021.

RESOURCES:

Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 1)

Productive or Perfectionism Podcast

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Have you ever considered that spicing up your sex life could burn you? In this episode, you’ll learn some major questions to ask yourself and your partner so you can be informed before dropping it like it’s hot.

TIME STAMPS:

1:48 INTRO

8:42 4 Areas to Consider before spicing up your sex life

34:17 Dr. Q’s Couch

40:51 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Sexual Outsiders (by D. Ortmann & R. A. Sprott)

Coping with Grief In the Holiday Season

Finding Treasure in COVID-19

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The holidays are not always so happy, especially when we are dealing with grief. Tune in as I give you more information on grief and the various factors that may impact how it shows up in your life. I’ll also give you specific tips on how to handle grief during the holiday season.

TIME STAMPS:

2:05 What are grief myths?

9:30 Stages of grief…

19:00 What factors impact your grief?

25:16 Your Grief Bill of Rights

33:19 Tips to handle grief in the holiday season

50:00 Dear God…

GRIEF RESOURCES:

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

https://www.dougy.org/

https://domaniforgrief.com/

https://grief.com/

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Because my first podcast episode is my most popular episode, I am back with Part 2! In this episode, I am discussing 3 spiritual thinking traps that are keeping you stuck. (Hint: One of them is toxic positivity with a spiritual twist.)

SCRIPTURES:

  • Phil 4: 6-7
  • I Cor 14:33
  • Isaiah 55:8-9

TIMESTAMPS:

2:49 Why being logical isn’t always helpful

9:43 About toxic positivity

14:34 Should you think this way

19:18 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Spiritual Thinking Traps ((Part 1) episode

Perfectionism episode

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Have you ever wished you could stop comparing yourself to other people? If so, you don’t want to miss this current episode as Dr. Perry shares causes, consequences, and cures for comparison.

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SCRIPTURES:

  • Matt Chapter 20
  • Eph 4:31
  • I Peter 2:1
  • Psalm 84:11
  • Psalm 37:23
  • 2 Cor 10:12

TIMESTAMPS:

Intro

5:31 Causes of comparison

14:21 Consequences of comparison

19:47 Cures for comparison

31:15 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Spiritual Thinking Traps episode

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

The Thorn (poem by Martha Snell Nicholson)

Calm My Anxious Heart (Linda Dillow)

Dethroning the Queen: Getting Rid of Rivalry and Resentment (Alicia Renee Sheppard)

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Have you ever wondered what makes power couples so different? Do you want to learn what to look for in your next relationship or what’s needed to take your relationship to that next level? Tune in to hear Dr. Perry give you 5 ways Christians can be a high-value couple.

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TIMESTAMPS:

1:00 Topic Intro

4:36 It’s more than being unequally yoked

9:51 It’s more than being respectful

14:35 It’s more than good communication

21:30 It’s more than loving one another

24:53 Why it takes two

30:00 Dear God…

SCRIPTURES:

  • 2 Cor 6:14
  • Amos 3:3
  • Matt 7:12
  • Eph 4:26
  • Matt 5:23
  • Eph 5:21
  • 2 Tim 3:16
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Rom 12:9

RESOURCES:

Pros & Cons of Dating a VIP

How to Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 1)

How to Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 2)

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Is your friend a side chick and you’re not sure how to help? Check out this episode where Dr. Perry shares 6 effective ways to support your friend during this time in her life.

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TIMESTAMPS:

3:13 Intro

5:35 Why some people choose to become/remain a side chick

10:55 But first, pray

13:33 How to judge without judging

18:00 How do you see yourself?

23:42 What should you say?

35:18 How to stay in your lane.

37:23 Why setting boundaries is important

42:37 Dear God…

SCRIPTURES:

  • John Chapter 8 (NASB)
  • Galatians 6:1 (NASB)
  • Proverbs 27:5-6 (NASB)

RESOURCES:

Rested, Refreshed, and Ready to Work

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Should Christians only go to Christian therapists? This is a question that many Christians struggle to answer. In this episode, Dr. Perry clarifies who’s who in Christian counseling and gives you some questions to answer to help you decide who best fits your needs.

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00-2:40 Introduction

3:15 Who’s Who in Christian counseling?

14:47 Question #1

19:20 Question #2

20:52 Question #3

29:47 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

Biblical Counseling Center.org

Preparing for Therapy AWG Episode

Preparing for Couple’s Therapy AWG Episode

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Do you have what it takes to be successful? Have you ever set a goal and didn’t feel fulfilled once you achieved it? It may be because your gauge for success needs to be recalibrated. In this episode Dr. Perry covers 6 ways to truly measure your success.

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SCRIPTURES:

  • Prov 22:1
  • Eccl 7:1a
  • Prov 16:9
  • James 4:15
  • Gal 6:4
  • 2 Chron 26
  • Luke 16:11

TIME STAMPS:

0:48 Topic Intro

2:12 The world’s most successful people

2:45 Dr. Perry’s list of most successful people

3:22 How success is usually measured

17:04 What’s better than popularity?

21:22 Process vs position

24:15 Why crushing goals isn’t the goal

31:18 Why happiness isn’t the goal

34:42 Comparing your success

38:12 Can you handle success?

43:35 Dr. Q’s Couch

49:11 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Forbes article by John Hall

Purpose Driven Life book (Rick Warren)

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Who is your celebrity crush? If you’re an aspiring VIP or if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to date a VIP, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Dr. Perry covers the pros/cons of having a high-profile relationship. You’ll learn that it may not be as good or as bad as you think.

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SCRIPTURES:

  • Psalm 139:13-14
  • I Chron 29:12
  • Matthew Chapter 20 & Gal 6:4
  • Phil 4:19
  • I Cor 8:6
  • Proverbs 16:3

TIME STAMPS:

00:45 Intro

7:55 The PROS

14:17 On being accepted

19:27 Why you may feel lonely

24:23 The value of knowing what you bring to the table

32:00 Do you want a traditional or nontraditional mate?

35:22 What you stand to lose

42:05 Diamonds aren’t the only result of high pressure

44:18 What do you really expect?

46:45 Key takeaways

52:40 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

How to Be A High-Value Christian Woman (Part 1)

How to Be A High-Value Christian Woman (Part 2)

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Do you worry about an entanglement destroying your relationship? In this episode, Dr. Perry shares 8 powerful ways you can examine your life as an individual in order to make the best decisions for your relationship.

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SCRIPTURES:

  • Mark 12:30
  • Psalm 62:5-8 (TPT)

TIME STAMPS:

01:40 Intro

04:15 Pray first…

05:40 Why personal boundaries help relationship boundaries

09:04 The benefit of aligning your fairy tale with God’s Word

14:34 Going beyond the cliché of open and honest communication

18:49 How knowing your values anchor you in hard times

25:20 Being unequally yoked

29:58 Tying up loose ends

32:47 The advantage of guarding your relationship gates

35:05 Dr. Q’s Couch

39:18 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Getting Past the Affair (Snyder, Baucom, & Gordon)

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work (Gottman, Silver)

8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (Gottman, Gottman, Abrams, et al)

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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You want to be the best parent you can be and sometimes you think you just don’t measure up. If you want to find ways to be an amazing parent with grace, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Dr. Perry discusses 8 tips to become a better parent today.

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SCRIPTURES:

  • Psalm 139:13-18 (TPT)
  • Colossians 3:21 (TPT)
  • Prov 13:24 (KJV)
  • Ephesians 6:4 (NLT)
  • Hebrews 12:5-11 (TPT)

RESOURCES:

The 5 Love Languages of Children

Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

TIME STAMPS:

00:42 Parenting intro 6:28 What to pray for your child

12:31 How to deal with your child’s emotions

17:49 Teach ‘em, don’t tell ‘em

20:12 The best parenting tip ever

22:05 Why you should examine your parenting goals

28:51 Addressing unrealistic parenting expectations

31:37 Discipline vs punishment

37:03 How to handle parenting fears

42:35 Dear God…

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Couple’s therapy can be both challenging and rewarding. If you and your partner need to go and you’re not sure where to start, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Dr. Perry discusses 10 ways to get ready for couple’s therapy.

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SCRIPTURES:

  • Phil 4:6 (KJV)
  • Psalm 25:9 (TLB)

TIME STAMPS:

1:32 Introduction…

9:02 Why you should pray before starting…

10:32 Do you need pastoral care or clinical counseling?

19:03 Knowing why you want couple’s therapy…

22:54 Why being honest in couple’s therapy might not be so bad…

25:47 When is the best time to go?

28:30 What is the value of asking your therapist questions?

30:08 What is your role in couple’s treatment?

32:18 Respect your therapist…

33:18 What to expect in couple’s therapy…

34:59 How humility helps in couple’s therapy…

39:46 Dr. Q’s Couch

44:07 Dear God

RESOURCES:

Podcast Episode: Getting Ready for Individual Therapy

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

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Are you wondering if it’s time to move on in your friendships? In this episode, Dr. Perry takes a look at Molly and Issa’s friendship from HBO’s hit show, Insecure. She gives you signs that it might be time to move on in your friendship and how to manage the emotions that come along with making such a tough decision.

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*SPOILER ALERT**

SCRIPTURES:

  • Ecclesiastes Chapter 3
  • Proverbs 27:17
  • Romans 8:1
  • Psalms 1:1
  • John 7:24

TIME STAMPS:

*00:48 Topic Intro

02:45 Summary of Issa & Molly’s Friendship

08:40 Signs It’s Time to Move On

31:56 Managing the Emotions of Moving On

37:55 Dr. Q’s Couch

42:28 Dear God…*

RESOURCES:

Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Relational Intelligence (by Dr. Dharius Daniels)

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Are you tired of your anxiety managing you and your relationship? Does your anxiety make an unexpected appearance while you’re on the dating scene? In this episode, Dr. Perry helps you identify your anxious thinking traps and discusses ways you can use your analytical mind to work for you and not against you while dating. She also gives you a way to use grace and faith to help you go from anxious and dating to amazing with grace.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share.SCRIPTURES:Psalm 31:15 Rom 8:28 Hebrews 13:5-6 (MSG) Psalm 84:11 Jer 29:11 Psalm 139:13-14 (CEV) Psalm 73:26 (NIV)

TIME STAMPS:*00:46 Topic Intro

07:36 Identifying relationship thinking traps

15:40 Knowing your anxiety triggers

18:15 Benefits of identifying traps and triggers in relationships

41:01 Dr. Q’s Couch

48:21 Dear God…*

RESOURCES:Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry)

Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)

What is anxiety?

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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How do you show up for your partner without being a no-show for yourself? In this powerful episode, Dr. Perry provides 5 steps to take when you’ve lost yourself in a relationship. 

SCRIPTURES:

  • I John 3:1-2 (NLT)
  • Eph 2:10 (NASB)
  • Acts 17:28 (NLT)

TIME STAMPS:

1:25     Dr. Q’s Couch

8:30    Step #1

11:20    Step #2

13:08   Step #3

16:25   Step #4

26:11    Step #5

33:39   Dear God…

RESOURCES:

Dr. Perry’s Book: Amazing with Grace 

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COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise but we will not be shaken! If you are overloaded with information, take this social distancing break to find treasure in C.O.V.I.D.-19. Join Dr. Perry as she discusses ways to use this time wisely so that you can emerge victorious and amazing with grace!

TIME STAMPS: 

2:35       Intro

4:00        Compassion/Community

8:35       Observation

12:20     Values

17:28     Intercession

19:21     Declare 

21:36     19 (Psalm 19)

23:36     Dear God…

SCRIPTURES:

*Eccl 3:1-8 (ASV)

  • Jeremiah 17:7-9 (NLT)

  • Phil 4:8-9

  • Psalm 19 NLT

RESOURCES:

Centers for Disease Control 

COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 833-986-1919

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If you’ve been thinking about going to therapy for the first time or thinking you should get back into therapy, this episode will prepare you to take that first step. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares 10 ways to get ready for therapy. Tune in as you learn how to love yourself just for you so you can be amazing with grace! 

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SCRIPTURE:

Phil 4:6 (KJV)

TIME STAMPS:

1:32     Introduction

2:22     10 ways to prepare for therapy

41:08   Dr. Q’s Couch

50:30   Dear God…

RESOURCES:

PREPARING FOR THERAPY CHECKLIST

www.psychologytoday.com

www.therapyforblackgirls.com

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Loving yourself is hard work. Did you know that self-care is NOT the only facet of self-love. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares 5 things self-love is NOT, ways to know your self-love needs improvement, and 7 components of self-love. Tune in as you learn how to love yourself just for you so you can be amazing with grace!

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SCRIPTURES:

*2 Chronicles 7:14

*Phil 2:3 ESV

  • Micah 7:19

TIME STAMPS:

1:45 Self love intro

2:47 Self love defined

5:50 5 S’s that Self love are NOT

12:07 Signs your self-love needs improvement

14:22 How to love yourself

25:30 Dr’s Q’s couch

28:20 Dear God…

RESOURCES:

*Dr. Kristin Neff/Self Compassion:

https://self-compassion.org/why-self-compassion-is-healthier-than-self-esteem/

*Dr. Perry’s new Book: The Emotion Devotional/The Emotional Devotional Companion Workbook

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=quavaundra+perry&ref=nb_sb_noss

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Hustling and grinding is in our culture’s DNA, but it doesn’t have to be in our personal DNA. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares what she learned about the importance of getting proper rest. She offers 5 ways to prepare for Sabbath rest so you can be rested, refreshed, and ready to work. 

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

  • Luke 10:41 (NIV)
  • Exodus 20:8-11 (NLT)
  • Isaiah 58:13-14 MSG)
  • Matthew 11:28
  • Genesis 2:2

TIME STAMPS:

1:10     Intro to Topic

8:40    What hustling hard may say about your heart

14:35   Tips to prepare for rest

21:18   Dr. Q’s Couch

25:30   Dear God…

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

  1. Take the Day Off: Receiving God’s gift of rest (book by Robert Morris).
  2. Personal Care Kit for Busy Professionals

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We are in the era of the woman. As Christian woman strive to be amazing high value women, they may unknowingly fall into ungodly ways of meeting goals. This 2 part-episode will discuss 10 ways YOU can be a high value Christian woman. In Part 2, Dr. Perry takes a look at 5 additional ways to start your journey on becoming a high value Christian woman. Grab your journal and a pen and take a listen.

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

  • I Peter 3: 3-4 (NASB & TPT)
  • Matthew 5: 14, 16 (NLT)
  • Proverbs 11:22 (NASB)
  • Proverbs 29:11 (NLT)

TIME STAMPS:

1:20 High Value Christian Woman - Part 1 Recap

3:15 Trait #6

7:17 Trait #7

11:28 Trait #8

13:48 Trait #9

17:05 Trait #10

19:53 Dr. Q’s Couch

21:52 Dear God

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

  1. Boundaries Book: (Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend)
  2. Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur with Shae Bynes (referred to as Grace Over Grind Podcast in the show)
  3. Queenology Book: (Pastor RC Blakes, Jr.)
  4. Esther Challenge on the YouVersion Bible app (by Kanayo Dike-Oduah)

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We are in the era of the woman. As Christian woman strive to be amazing high value women, they may unknowingly fall into ungodly ways of meeting goals. This 2 part-episode will discuss 10 ways YOU can be a high value Christian woman. In Part 1, Dr. Perry takes a look at how the culture defines a high value woman and gives you 5 ways to start your journey on becoming a high value Christian woman. Grab your journal and a pen and take a listen. Tune in next week for part 2…

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

  • Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
  • Galatians 6:4 (NLT & AMP)
  • Psalm 139:14 (NLT)
  • Galatians 5:22 (NLT)
  • Prov 4:7 (NLT)

TIME STAMPS

1:46 High Value Woman Intro

3:34 High Value Christian Woman Intro

8:21 Traits #1 & #2

15:03 Trait #3

16:14 Trait #4

22:47 Trait #5

24:28 Dr. Q’s Couch

27:26 Dear God

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

  1. Boundaries Book: (Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend)
  2. Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur with Shae Bynes (referred to as Grace Over Grind Podcast in the show)
  3. Queenology Book: (Pastor RC Blakes, Jr.)
  4. Esther Challenge on the YouVersion Bible app (by Kanayo Dike-Oduah)

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Often times, high achievers are unaware of the costs of their achievement. In this episode, Dr. Perry discusses the “p” word, perfectionism. She dives deep into ways to identify perfectionism in your life, why you may pursue perfection, and how to know the difference between high standards and perfectionism. If your high standards are getting in the way of your peace and happiness, this episode is for you. 

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Psalm 18:32 (NLT); Gal 1:10 (NASB)

TIME STAMPS:

1:42 -    Defining perfectionism 

2:19 -    Categories of perfectionism

2:51 -    Am I a perfectionist?

7:17 -    Why do we pursue perfection?

10:00 -    High standards vs perfection  

14:24 -    4 Tips to address perfectionism 

17:40 -    Dr. Q’s Couch  

18:45 -    Dear God…

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In this episode, Dr. Perry recognizes that love is NOT in the air for everyone on Valentine’s Day. She addresses the uncomfortable moods that struggling couples and Christian singles may face during Valentine’s season. Listen as she offers hope by presenting couples and singles with ideas to manage Valentine's blues. 

1:30  -     Valentine’s Day statistics 

4:15  -     Defining Valentine’s Day

5:45   -    Expanding our definitions of love

9:00   -    How struggling couples can manage Valentine’s Day pressure

12:14  -    How Christian singles can manage Valentine’s Day blues

17:40  -    Dr. Q’s Couch (Jeremiah 17:9 HCBS)

22:46  -     Dear God…

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In this first episode, Dr. Perry talks about thinking traps, adding a spiritual twist. She discusses 4 main spiritual thinking traps that impact your mood and decisions. She offers tips on how to address them, answers frequently asked questions and offers a prayer to begin to take these thoughts captive.

Scripture References:*2 Cor. 10:5 - HCSB

*Matt Chapter 20 - HCSB

Time Stamps:

0:45  -   Show orientation

1:42  -   Spiritual thinking traps introduction (2 Cor. 10:5 HCSB)

4:08  -   Spiritual thinking trap #1 with tip/Fallacy of Fairness    6:36  -   Spiritual thinking trap #2 with tip/Control Fallacy  9:13  -   Spiritual thinking trap #3 with tip/Fallacy of Change11:56  -   Spiritual thinking trap #4 with tip/Overgeneralization 

14:05  -   Dr. Q’s Couch (Dr. Perry answers listener or FAQ)

16:08  -   Dear God prayer