Abundant Grace: Recent Episodes
Emily Louis
Equipping and encouraging Christians to heal their relationship with God! I deeply believe that we can’t have a rich, intimate relationship with him unless we have a well rounded view of who he is. You can’t have close relationship with him if he seems distant or harsh. Who God is and what he has done is the foundation of our faith, so that’s what the focus of this podcast will be. I will share with you the stuff that has completely transformed my life and I am inviting you to come on this journey with me. So glad to have you here, friend!
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04 - Why do we overcomplicate things or resist ease and flow?
A lot of us have deep-seated beliefs that good things only come if fought for and worked HARD for. This results in us being skeptical of things being too easy.
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03 - It's easy to beat yourself up or to feel disappointed when you don't take the action that you know you need to.
But what if you could learn something from your coping mechanisms?
What if you could use your self-sabotaging behaviors to uncover what you really need?
That's what I'm talking about in this week's episode! I want you to extend so much grace and compassion and invite God's love into your experience so you can make a new path forward that honors the story that you've lived.
Was this a big a-ha moment or something you've heard before?
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02 - Overthinking and wanting to get things just so, or perfect, before you even start, is why you feel stuck. Learning to take messy action and do the thing is what will empower you and help you reach your goals. In this episode, I share a few perspectives to help you move forward. Just do it. You'll feel better and make a whole lot of progress along the way!
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01 - You want the key to moving forward and growing in life or business, and that's what we have here! The mission of Own Your Worth Podcast is to help you stop feeling stuck and instead live empowered. The #1 that you can be empowered again is by seeing the options that you have. You can take your power back and own your worth when you don't feel boxed in. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to challenge the limits and status quo that we've been living with.
I want this show to be a catalyst in your life and help you to live confidently and authentically!
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Welcome to "Own Your Worth," the podcast designed for anyone ready to break free from feeling stuck, ready to let go of limitations, and step into their most empowered self.
Are you tired of being held back by what you “should” be doing? Whether it’s limiting beliefs or the opinions of others. Or maybe you feel like you’re on a never-ending performance hamster wheel? This is your space to rediscover your true power and create the life you desire and were made for.
On this podcast, I’ll bring fresh perspectives and grounding truths as well as thought-provoking conversations with incredible guests. Whether you’re a personal development enthusiast, on a healing journey, or simply someone looking to live authentically, you’re in the right place.
Join me each week as we uncover options and possibilities and remind you of the immense power you already possess. It’s time to own your worth.
***I’m your host, Emily Louis. I’m so grateful you’re here. Hit subscribe and let’s walk this journey together!
Connect with me on Instagram @ emilyklouis I can't wait to get to know you better!
This podcast will launch on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.***
The word that God gave me for this season is Gentle. I highly recommend asking God if he has a word for you right now-whether that is a word of the year or for a season.
Right now God is asking me to slow down and not try to produce anything. Winter seasons can be an invitation to rest but they aren't usually our favorite. We would rather be doing, be achieving, be producing. What if God's invitation to you is similar to what he's extending to me: "stop. slow down. you don't have to force anything right now. abide in me. and that's enough."
Isaiah 30:15 hits home with the invitation to rest and salvation and strength when it ends with "but you would have none of it". I hope we can be people who will accept God's good gifts that he extends to us.
This will also be the last podcast episode of Season 3!
And the announcement is that I am not sure when the next season is going to start. Listen in to hear more about this pause.
Connect with Emily on Instagram or by emailing hello@emilyklouis.com
210 There's a tension that I feel like I often hold here: Should you quit something or do you need to start something?
Oftentimes we're doing too much of the things that don't fill our cup. So we need to quit something at the same time we need to start something else. If you want to confidently be yourself there are things that you need to shed so that you have the space for what is actually for you.
In today's podcast episode, I share more about this tension that we feel and give loads of practical advise on how to make these decisions when we feel like we're doing too much but feel pulled to start something new!
I want to give you practical steps to evaluate and take action so that you can be off the performance hamster wheel and do the work that you're called to, no the work you "should" do.
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209 - As Christians navigate living in a fallen world, I see many grapple with whether or not we should trust other people. The suggestion seems to be to only ever trust God and then we'll protected from harm from people. But this isn't good theology or a best practice, it's a form of self-preservation. We're allowed to have expectations of people and we're allowed to desire to be cared for by people. There's a lot of shame I see in Christians as they wrestle with their desire to be loved, liked, and cared for.
You're desire to be loved and accepted exactly as you are is not a problem to be fixed, it's a need to be tended to. It's also important to be aware of how we're going about getting this need tended to. It's easy to make ourselves smaller or to be easy-going in an attempt to control whether or not we will be accepted. We don't want to rock the boat or give anyone an excuse to walk away which can lead to people pleasing and doing everything in our power to avoid them leaving.
Each of us is magnetic. We attract and we repel. When we live in authenticity and know our worth we attract people who value us and accept us-they are "our people" and we also repel those who don't get us or who don't accept us right where we're at. And this is a good thing!! It's tricky to learn but it's so darn freeing.
If you want to deepen your connection to God and yourself so that you can have stronger relationships with others, Emily's Connected course is for you!
208 - In this episode of the Abundant Grace podcast, host Emily Lewis shares her personal journey of letting go of religiosity and finding freedom in radical grace. She discusses how religiosity can feel like a burden and hinder our personal connection with God. Emily also talks about the societal pressures women face to constantly achieve and conform, which can further complicate their relationship with themselves and God. She shares her own experience of trying to please God through checking boxes and meeting expectations, and how discovering God's unconditional love allowed her to let go of toxic relationships and embrace her true identity as a beloved daughter of God.
105 - It's imperative for a strong relationship with God that we believe he is good and safe. In this episode, Emily explores the concept from the Bible, why it's important, and what well-intentioned people may be trying to convey by saying that God is not safe.
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203 - I've struggled with my mindset lately; specifically the thought that I'm a failure.
I want to pass on the pep talk I've needed many times over the past couple of weeks for three reasons:
1) So that you know you aren't alone.
2) For you to be encouraged too
3) So you can release any shame or stories around the thoughts and feelings.
If this episode was for you, send me a DM on Instagram. I'd love to hear from you!
To learn more about Own Your Worth Group Intensive head over to my website. I'd love to come alongside you if you're ready to create new beliefs and patterns.
199 - In this episode, Emily dives into the power of letting yourself be misunderstood. She tells stories that show that the way in which people respond to us is more of a reflection of them than it is of us. She explains that even when we're coming from a place of love and kindness, we can't always control how people see us. It is important to know what to do when people trigger us and realize that we can't control others' perceptions of us.
By embracing this idea, we are able to realize that not everyone is going to understand our mission. It is freeing to give ourselves permission to walk away and allow ourselves to be misunderstood.
Follow Emily on Instagram @emily.abundantgrace for more!
198- Throughout our faith journeys, there may be times that we find ourselves very unsure and confused about our beliefs. Within this episode, Kate Boyd, author of the book Untidy Faith, discusses these messy and complex aspects of our faith by sharing insight into her journey of grappling with her faith and many pieces of thought-provoking guidance. During this conversation, Emily and Boyd speak about navigating the tangled and unclear elements of our faith and how to become comfortable discussing our questions about them. Rebuild your faith by letting yourself feel safe while facing the uncertainties within your beliefs and find genuine joy in your faith journey once again.
Connect with Emily on Instagram or her website to learn more about coaching and the various courses she offers!
Be sure to read Kate Boyd’s book Untidy Faith and visit her website to learn more about her story!
196: In this episode, Emily explores the profound idea that humans are not mere machines but rather complex ecosystems akin to gardens. She delves into the notion that just like a garden requires care, attention, and nourishment, so do our bodies and minds. Take a deep breath and explore what you truly need in your life.
By embracing the garden metaphor, remember to slow down and connect with yourself on a deeper level. Understanding our needs and engaging in self-reflection encourages you to cultivate your unique well-being garden. We are more than machines and should honor our intricate nature by loving and caring for our bodies and minds.
Check out my 5-minute worthiness meditation here!
195- Summer may be packed with lots of activities and commitments. It can be a very exciting time, but an overly busy schedule can also be draining. In the episode, Emily shares an idea she heard about from Emily Ley that helped her become more intentional about her commitments. Emily also discusses the concept of shoulds vs musts. Time and energy are precious gifts, and you are worthy of taking care of yourself. You can take your power back and make choices. Whether it's summer or any other season, this episode has great insights, helpful tips, and questions you can ask yourself.
To be more confident in who God says you are and stop trying to outwork the inner critic, email Emily at hello@emilyklouis.com for information about coaching.
194- What if we stopped limiting ourselves and decided not to "just be reasonable"? This episode, inspired by a conversation Emily had with Jourdan Lewis, will have you walking away feeling powerful. We have been taught to underestimate our capabilities. We also subconsciously tell ourselves what is possible based on the level we think we are on and then set goals that are too small. Emily encourages everyone to dream bigger and operate as if the sky is the limit. The discussion is a great way to spark ideas, dreams, and hope.
Grab Emily's 5-minute worthiness meditation to help you walk with more confidence and boldness.
193: Join Emily in this insightful episode as she explores the transformative journey of embracing your individuality and nurturing supportive connections. Discover the freedom that comes from breaking free from the need to please others and surrounding yourself with people who genuinely support and celebrate your true self. She delves into the profound impact of having the right people in your corner—those who unconditionally accept and encourage you to be yourself, allowing you to pursue your passions with authenticity and joy. Learn the importance of cultivating relationships that align with your values, empowering you to live a life that reflects your true desires and aspirations.
Tune in and embrace the beauty of being supported and accepted for who you truly are, as we explore the transformative power of nurturing supportive connections in your journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
To receive coaching from Emily, visit her website to learn more!
192: Join Emily in this transformative episode as she delves into the empowering notion of living up to one's fullest potential without relying on external directives. Explore the idea that we don't always need to tell people what to do, but rather help them hear the voice of God for themselves. Discover the liberating power of embracing your authentic self and pursuing your passions as a testament to a genuine connection with the divine. Challenge the need to be the voice of God for others and embark on a journey of self-discovery that honors who you truly are. Unveil the true nature of God's love and empower others to find their own spiritual path.
For additional information, please visit Emily's website, and for updates, be sure to follow her Instagram!
191 This episode is for women as well as men. Emily’s enlightening discussion with SJ Ladums, host of REST FUEL MOVE, can help women start to better understand themselves as individuals and help men understand and support women throughout their cycle. SJ likens the menstrual cycle to seasons and discusses what is happening during each season. Because our bodies are each unique, tracking your cycle to learn what is normal for you is important. That information can also be discussed with your partner to be able to support you in the best way. Emily and SJ also provide ideas for how to plan your schedule based on your cycle. Understanding the changes your body goes through can help you learn to give yourself grace and not push yourself to meet an unrealistic standard you see on social media.
Share your thoughts or if you learned something new that was eye-opening for you.
Register for Emily’s course Connected for a refresh and confidence boost for your connection to God and your connection to yourself. This course will give you tools, action steps, and a mindset shift.
190: In this episode, Emily shares the super simple yet powerful journal prompt she encountered at a worship experience led by Stephanie Palmer of Hope Transformed. Emily discusses using it as a filter for what you're walking through or what thoughts are running through your mind so you can become grounded again and re-center yourself. She talks about the tendency to jump from who God is to what we do. The prompt encourages a different perspective and is a great tool to use on a walk, write about in a journal, or just think through.
After listening to the episode, tag Emily on IG about how you're using this practice.
Be sure to grab her 5-minute worthiness meditation as well!
189: In this enlightening episode, Emily engages in a candid conversation with Sheila Gregoire and Rebecca Lindenbach, two inspiring women who delve into the intricacies of purity culture and advocate for knowledge and personal growth within the Christian faith. They challenge the fear-based approach of withholding information and instead encourage an empowering and inclusive mindset for women. Through their insightful discussion, they shed light on the limitations of purity culture, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive information to enable informed decisions, personal growth, and healthier faith relationships. Join them as they navigate the transformative power of embracing knowledge and inspire listeners to challenge restrictive norms and foster a more supportive and inclusive environment for women in Christianity.
Check out Rebecca Lindenbach and Sheila Gregoire's book, "She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up" for more insights on women's empowerment within Christianity.
188: In this episode, Emily delves into the topic of conviction and condemnation of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the relational nature of our lives and the character of God. The episode highlights that our framework of life is rooted in relationships, and God, being relational Himself, does not condemn but instead seeks to restore and reconcile. Conviction is portrayed as a loving nudge from the Holy Spirit that prompts us to acknowledge our mistakes, while condemnation is recognized as an unhelpful and destructive force that attacks our sense of self-worth. By embracing God's grace and understanding His non-condemning nature, we are encouraged to pursue repentance, forgiveness, and the restoration of relationships in our spiritual journey.
187: This episode is a great jump start to do something you've been scared to do, a comfort that God is always with you, or a reminder to stay faithful in what He has called you to do. Emily discusses being equipped for what God is asking you to do and having confidence. Imagine having the same conviction and confidence that a 3-year-old has when they tell you something. We could accomplish a lot with that kind of confidence.
Emily also brings up a thought-provoking question. How would you show up tomorrow if you believed you had all the tools and skills that you needed for what God is calling you into or where he has you?
Step fully into confidence and be bold! Post on your Instagram stories what God has called you to be and tag Emily.
Check the next time Emily is hosting the Mindset + Confidence workshop here.
186-In this episode, Emily gives a reminder everyone needs every once in a while. We need to relax and have fun! She encourages us to let God into our lives more and have more fun with it. Life goes by so fast and we all need a little fun in our day-to-day lives. Emily explores different ways we can enjoy our lives and let the Spirit move us!
Where do you need more fun in your life?
Take a look at Emily's CONNECTED challenge.
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185 If you want tools to handle insecurities and clap back at that inner critic, this episode is for you! You don't have to let past beliefs or half-truths make you spiral! Pull out of it with these tools.
And come to Emily's masterclass on May 25, 23 for customized support to help you craft declarations that will support you in reframing your beliefs and staying grounded in who God says you already are! If you want to be more confident and face your insecurities, sign up here >> Master Your Mindset Masterclass
184- In this life-giving episode, Emily gives us insight into the enemy's biggest battle strategy, confusion.
Confusion is a tactic to get us to lose focus and get stopped on things for too long. Emily tells us that facing confusion when we are aware that it is a tactic from the enemy is a gift from God! God gives us a heads-up when he is preparing us for things in our lives. Emily invites up to look for signs from God ahead of time to help combat confusion.
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183: Meredith Miller is exactly who Christian parents need to learn from! Especially those of us reexamining what we believe and how we talk about our faith and wanting to give our kids a deep faith without fundamentalism or baggage.
Meredith and Emily touched on several key points, including the importance of giving children space to ask questions and explore their beliefs without fear of judgment or punishment. Meredith emphasized the value of creating an environment of exploration and the relief this is to parents. We don't have to have all the answers.
Meredith gives parents practical tools to help parents be intentional about the language they use to talk about God and spirituality so that they can avoid fear or shame as motivators.
Overall, the episode provided practical insights and advice for parents looking to create a nurturing and supportive spiritual environment for their children, one that encourages exploration, growth, and wholeness.
To connect more with Meredith, follow her on Instagram and pre-order her book, Woven!
If you're ready to be confident in your relationship with God again and experience the closeness that you desire, get into Emily's new course, Connected! Learn more here!
Ep. 182- In this episode, Emily talks about the concept of a secret place in the Bible and how it's less about a physical location and more about an invitation from God to get to know us on a deeper level. Emily references the story of Moses and how God placed him in a secret place to show him a glimpse of Himself.
Emily emphasizes the importance of inviting God into the vulnerable and hidden parts of ourselves, where we may not let others in. This can be a powerful place to encounter God and experience His presence.
Emily also talks about her new program called "Connected," which helps people connect with God right where they are, without feeling like they need to be someone else. The program focuses on the connection between our relationship with God and our relationship with ourselves, and how important it is to be confident in who we are so we can invite God into all areas of our lives. Learn more at https://emilyklouis.com/connected or hit the link here.
181 In this episode Emily shares her story of needing to play all out and stop being small to make others more comfortable. You were created for such a time as this and are allowed to take up space!
Connect with Emily on Instagram or visit her website to learn more about coaching with her!
Ep. 180- In Emily's latest episode, she speaks about the importance of understanding who God says you are and carrying that truth with you. She shares how a particular song, "Belovedness" by Sarah Kroger, helped her to see herself in a new light and encourages listeners to do the same. Emily emphasizes the significance of one's identity in their relationship with God and how it shapes how they show up in the world. She reminds listeners that they are loved by God and encourages them to let that truth be their foundation.
Emily offers a five-minute meditation on worthiness to help reinforce this important reminder.
179- Get ready for an inspiring episode of the Abundant Grace podcast with Emily as she talks about the importance of knowing that we are beloved by God.
Emily shares her personal experiences on how understanding our belovedness can change how we show up, take up space, and love others. Learn how theology matters and how our beliefs about God shape our everyday lives. Discover how grounding ourselves in God's love can turn our faith into action, leading us to love others well. Tune in to this episode and be inspired to live a life filled with love and grace!
Need an extra boost to feel secure and confident in God's love for you? Tap into a complimentary resource of information that Emily made just for you.
Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, God doesn't know you?? Do you feel like He is not speaking to you or maybe forgot about you?? In this life-giving episode, Emily talks about what it's like to feel like maybe we don't know our path or who to follow. Emily visited the Book of John chapter 10 and shared that we need to be able to open our eyes and see the good during hard times and no matter what is going on in our lives that we can stop and talk to God and he hears us and knows who we are. He knows your name.
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177: In this episode, Christian life coach, Emily Louis, dives into a topic we are all guilty of and don't know why we do it, which is judgment. Emily explains why we hold so much judgment over ourselves and others. She shares a few articles about the psychology of judgment and gives amazing insight into projection awareness. Our judgments are reflections of how we view ourselves. Emily talks about how to let God into our shameful spaces and let His love help us see our flaws and work through them.
Projection awareness means strengthening our self-awareness.
Do you feel like you are judging others too often or too harshly? Do you want to be more aware of why there is so much judgment? Then this episode is for you.
Connect with Emily on Instagram or her website.
If you want to heal and grow a deeper connection with God and yourself the Connected Course is for you! Get started today!
176: What rest could say about your productivity
In this episode Emily discusses how we have to give ourselves rest in order to grow. You need to know what you need in your life. Each of us is different and everyone has personalized motivation to keep them going. Sometimes pressure can be too much to handle for us and we need to take a rest so we can rise and grow.
If you need a 5 minute meditation to help you with you relationship with God to stay grounded and help remind you that you don't have to hustle every minute of every day it is located at https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/meditation
Thank you so much for listening! We're so happy to have you here!
Connect with Emily and give her a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
175: Why are Christians so busy?
In this episode Emily discusses how we christian’s get so caught up in chaos and the desire of wanting to be busy. Every waking minute of our day is packed with productivity and activities because it's what we crave. We tend to feel unaccomplished when we take a rest even if it's just for a weekend. Emily discusses how to slow down and take a look at your life and realize that you are allowed to relax and have margin in your life. You are worthy of rest and God's love and care. You don't need everyone's acceptance and for them to know you're constantly doing something in order to feel valuable.
Emily also suggests a great 5 minute meditation to help you feel fulfilled and worthy as a daughter of God, which is located at https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/meditation
This meditation will help you connect to who God says you are, it's short and sweet so you can listen to it anywhere!
Thank you so much for listening! We're so happy to have you here!
Connect with Emily and give her a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
174: Do you ever feel yourself attempting to people please? If you can, don't worry you’re not alone, we've all been there!
Emily, the best worthiness coach around who helps women from all walks of life to help those overcome certain beliefs that are no longer serving them, discusses how we are wired for belonging and wanting to fit in because we get nervous about being rejected. She continues to say that we try to prove ourselves because we want to belong to the community. She talks about how it’s okay to want to be liked and want to be seen as good and valuable. Being your authentic self is worth it because God loves you, he knows you're worthy and beautiful inside and out.
Emily also suggests a great 5 minute meditation to help you feel fulfilled and worthy as a daughter of God, which is located at https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/meditation
This meditation will help you connect to who God says you are, it's short and sweet so you can listen to it anywhere!
Thank you so much for listening! I'm so happy to have you here!
Connect with Emily and give her a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
173: Emily Louis discusses the issue of constantly seeking evidence and validation from external sources to prove our worth and sufficiency. She shares examples from her personal and professional life where she had been guilty of this behavior, and how she learned to ground herself in the knowledge that she is enough, irrespective of outside feedback.
The goal is to detach from the need for external validation and instead focus on doing what we are called to do, with the knowledge that we are enough.
This week, be mindful of the weight you give to positive and negative feedback in your life and work towards being grounded in your sufficiency.
Emily wants to connect with you! Check out her free course for Guilt-Free Living
Ready to take the next step? Sign up for the Own Your Worth Intensive group to dive into a program that helps you unlock your FULL potential
172- How God sees you vs. how others see you. What's the difference? Emily Louis is here to tell you. When you own who God says you are, you're embracing the real YOU! Emily discusses the story of David and Goliath and how this is an example of how God's view of us is the truth. As the quote says, "David's brothers saw a Shepard. God saw a king." We all get judgement from others at some point, whether it's well intentioned or not, but letting God define you instead of others is key. God can oftentimes envision in us what others cannot yet see.
If you want to ditch your past limiting beliefs about yourself and step into God's vision for you, one-on-one worthiness coaching is for you! Step into your power and all that God says you are! Visit yourrelationshipwithgod.com/coaching
171: Do you feel you miss out on celebrating joy because you're afraid it won't last?
In this episode, Emily talks with Nicole Zasowski, author of What If It's Wonderful?, to discuss learning how to celebrate joy. They take a dive into many different topics like learning to think positively, taking a rest is being productive, and practicing acting on truths.
Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker. We sat down to dive into her book "What If It's Wonderful?" which helps people feel more confident in embracing joy and celebration even in a season of dread and doubt. we also discussed how to find the courage to hold on to joy and learned that celebration is something we DO NOT have to earn. Nicole used a mix of brain science and spirituality to write her book, we dove a little deeper into the science behind feeling afraid of joy.
If you've experienced pain or trauma and you find yourself hesitant to celebrate or not prioritizing joy, this episode is sure to comfort your heart! I'm so glad you're here, friend!
Thanks for listening!
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If you want a reminder of the truth of who you already are, listen to my free worthiness meditation!
170: Has anyone ever told you to "know your place?" Or have you ever said this to yourself in a limiting way? In this Life Giving Friday episode, Emily Louis examines this phrase. We need to own our place, but not in a negative way. Let's reframe our thought process to remind ourselves of what our "place" actually is. We are worthy. We are children of God. We are whole and loved. This is our place, so let's claim it!
Get your 5-minute worthiness meditation for free! Just go to yourrelationshipwithgod.com/meditation
If you'd like to hear more nuggets of wisdom from Emily Louis, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
169: The power of community is so strong, it's hard to put into words! Support cannot be underestimated. Of course, there's no denying that it can be difficult at times to take the leap and let others in. Social pressures may urge us to act as if we have it all together. The reality is that there are people in our community who want to support us! They want us to show up as we really are and lead by example in giving them permission to open up as well. In this episode, Emily Louis addresses the struggles with opening up to others, particularly those who have hurt us in the past. In addition to being more present and open to trusting in our expression. What happens when we put ourselves out there in scary ways? God pulls us through and brings us closer to those who are meant to be in our corner.
Want more from Emily Louis? Give her a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
Want to cultivate and flourish in your worth so that you can attract the support you need from your community? Emily Louis offers 1:1 worthiness coaching to help you bring this to reality! Visit https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/coaching for more details!
168: Let's talk about love over fear! Perfect love casts out fear- and when we know that we are loved, safe, and secure, then there's no need to fear! Fear of rejection, fear of insecurity, fear of failure... and so much more. We can all replace it with joy and the love that God has for us.
God knows the value that his love can bring into our lives and shows this in order for us to create the life that Jesus came to give us. Listen to this Life Giving Friday episode if you want a refresh on how you experience fear and how to transform that into love.
Great news! Emily Louis offers 1:1 coaching! Transformation in your life IS possible and you don't want to miss this opportunity! https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/coaching
If you want more content from Emily Louis, follow @emily.abundantgrace on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
167 Disrupt that Negative Narrative..
In this episode, Emily talks about the negative narrative that we often associate with everyday acts. In a simple conversation with someone, who may be having a bad day, we assume that we've done something wrong or that we haven't been a good enough friend.
Our thoughts start to perpetuate our insecurities and we run this narrative of self-doubt. Emily gives some great advice on what steps to take when this happens.
Not every situation requires meaning to be assigned to it. When we're feeling that negativity or we're reading into something, Emily suggests that taking a step back and assessing the situation is an excellent place to start.
If you'd like more guidance in overcoming this, hit the link below to work with Emily.
https://emilyklouis.com/
166 Do you want to be confident in God's promises?
Emily goes into an explanation of Exodus 12 about God's promises and how God words them in the past tense. She explains how amazing it is that God was so sure and so confident in our care that he told Moses and his brother Aaron that He will deliver them from Pharaoh. And He will bring them out of Egypt and they will celebrate with a feast on that day (the Passover) for generations to come.
He knows our past and he knows our future, and we can rest confidently in that knowledge.
If you want something prayed over or to say a blessing that has happened to you, send it to the group! Link Below!
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Is your guilt keeping you from your peace?
In today’s episode, Emily covers the all too familiar feeling that creeps up on us when we’re just trying to care for ourselves, guilt. Guilt can play a large role in our self-esteem, self-care routine and peace of mind. She covers how to approach this uncomfortable feeling in a holistic manner. Breaking down her three steps she includes her own personal feelings about how this has affected her own life and how you can approach it in yours. And that gratitude is ultimately the answer to most of our internal struggles. If we can learn to advance toward the uncomfortable parts of our lives and feelings with this attitude, we can start to heal and begin the process of knowing our own worth.
And always remember, You Are Worthy.
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164:Do you have the courage to feel Joy?
In this Life-Giving Friday episode, Emily talks about the book by Nicole Zisowski “What if it’s wonderful”. The book discusses the vulnerability you feel when it comes to your Joy and how you assume something bad will happen soon, so you end up feeling safer when you resist Joy.
Instead of this mindset, Emily encourages you to choose thankfulness and celebrate in gratitude and see how your life is transformed from the negative to the positive.
What joy will you experience with this attitude?
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163: In this episode, Emily Louis meets with Shawn Mitchell! Shawn is a music producer with many nuggets of wisdom on slowing down, appreciating beauty in unlikely places, and creating for the glory of God, amongst other topics. In discussing how art can help us break out of boxes that we've been stuck in, Emily and Shawn dive deep into these topics that likely resonate with many others. This episode will spark inspiration in treating worship as a lifestyle and appreciating the beauty of the life and world that God created.
Would you like more from Emily Louis? In 2023, Emily is offering 10-month, 1 on 1 coaching for women to go deeper in navigating their connection with God and to get confident on their view of their past and future! Visit the website and submit your interest for Emily to reach out and discuss how this opportunity could fit into your life: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/coaching
Find more from Shawn Mitchell on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/othrwrldly.x/
- Is something in your life daunting?
Believing we matter is an act of faith. In this Life-Giving Friday episode, Emily points out the incredible fact that God created the landscapes that you are feeling small in and still calls you, worthy. He considers you worthwhile. He believes in you.
Emily advocates for this mindset with one of her favorite affirmations, “I am beloved of God” and shares how this simple statement has so much power behind it.
And always remember, You Are Worthy.
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161: What does the sentence "Let it be easy" mean to you? Is it possibly what you needed to hear? We all get busy and forget, or don't feel worthy enough, to let things be easy. The reality is that we are worthy, regardless of how much or hard we are working. There is certainly a place in life for work, but there is a big difference between working hard and working. Period. This episode discusses how the words "let it be easy" could add benefit to you in your life in more ways than one!
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160: Have you been struggling to feel accepted by your church and community? After the pain and trauma of being rejected by the faith community, your host, Emily, spent her life trying to fit in with, God showed his unconditional love. She healed when she found and owned who she already is and stopped trying to prove or measure up. This Life Giving Friday episode dives into the natural fears and uncomfortable nature of feeling like you are called by God to go a different direction, despite the judgement you may receive from others. God is calling us all to be brave, stand in his truth, and trust in the way He is guiding us to serve.
Would you like to feel supported by others during this difficult journey? In whichever season of life that God is walking your through, the Abundant Grace Podcast Community is here for you! Join our loving community and let’s pray together!
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159: Have you ever wondered how to become more confident in who you are? The key is in acceptance! Of course God wants us all to become the best versions of ourselves... but that doesn't mean that you need to feel that deep shame for the flaws that you have today. Understanding that God loves you, accepts you, and cherishes you is what will aid you in lifting your self-conscious fears and doubts. In this episode, Emily Louis walks you through why this is so important and how you can use this knowledge to lift your spirits. You are so loved and worthy, friend!
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158: Valentine's Day is right around the corner! What a perfect time to practice self-love and acceptance, now and always. This can seem like hard work, but what what we need to understand is that if God accepts and loves us as we are, then so should we! We don't need to get to the next better version of us to love ourselves as we are right now. Instead, we can embrace our worthiness, flaws and all, and appreciate all that God made us to be.
If you'd like to dive even deeper with Emily Louis and break through your blocks and barriers surrounding self-love, check out her upcoming masterclass! https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/selflove
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157: Meet James Early! Bible study teacher at a federal correctional institution, podcaster, father, and Jesus mindset coach. His powerful words on how God really sees us - from a heavenly perspective - is impactful and refreshing. This episode elaborates on pushing back against the "I'm not enough" mindset and disposing of that mindset that encompasses these limiting beliefs. It brings an understanding to how we can embrace the mindset of Jesus and allow God to help us get back to being the person we already are in his eyes. God sees us very differently than the harsh light that we often see ourselves. Remember, we are God's beloved! This conversation between Emily Louis and James Early shines light on many of our burning questions on worthiness, confidence, prayer, and faith mindset.
Would you like to be coached by Emily Louis on how to grow your relationship with God and embody your power, confidence, and worth? Visit yourrelationshipwithgod.com/coaching to learn more and see how you could benefit from healing your own personal relationship with God.
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You won't want to miss out on these wonderful resources!
156: Do you feel overwhelmed by the year thus far? It's ok if you feel this way! You're not alone! Overwhelm is an uncomfortable feeling felt by all of us at one point or another and, although normal, there are definitely some changes we can make to help with this feeling. Hear what Emily has to say about permission to rest and the true worthiness that God has instilled in all of us, regardless of how much you accomplish in a day.
If you'd like to hear more from Emily Louis, visit the Abundant Grace Instagram page and let's connect! https://www.instagram.com/emily.abundantgrace/
- Are you willing to risk being wrong?
In this episode, Emily explains how the opposite of faith is certainty and when you are walking by faith you need to commit to action. This is the actual test of your faith, are you willing to obey?
You can be bold in your faith when you stop being afraid of being wrong.
Remember, action shows you're walking by faith and not by certainty.
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154 Some people say that it's a lie that God accepts us as we are and that it means Jesus died in vain or we're say that we don't need to change or grow.
Yet the Bible illustrates God's radical acceptance of us.
In today's episode Emily talks about the importance of God's acceptance and how that doesn't mean we settle but rather is the foundation for our transformation.
In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus illustrates the radical acceptance of the Father. When the younger son has wasted everything and comes metaphorically crawling back, hoping to just be like a servant, his father doesn’t grill him, ask him how he plans to be different, or look at him with suspicion. NO! He runs to him, clothes him, and throws a party for him.
The parable doesn’t tell us anything more about the younger son, but I’m guessing his life was transformed because of this display of love AND acceptance by his father.
Saying that we are accepted, does NOT deny the power of God to transform us. This lets our weary selves fall into his arms. This lets us rest in his grace without wondering if we’ve done enough.
Knowing we are accepted allows us to shed the tough exterior and truly let God love and shine healing into the darkest, most embarrassing parts of our soul. The parts we hide or wish away.
When we perpetuate a message that God’s acceptance is conditional or when God’s people’s acceptance of others is conditional (calling me out too y’all) we make the bar or sporting event a more friendly, loving place.
Love without acceptance is love at arm's length. That’s not how God operates.
I’ll repeat something I said in the clip, God didn’t see you and think “oh I could fix that one up” or “I suppose I could make something out of that one”. NO! He said, “I want YOU. I love you. You are welcome.”
He sees you and wants relationship with you. He likes you, not just your potential.
152 Here's 10 things that you may or may not have known about Emily. This episode comes out on Emily's birthday and she wanted to just have some fun talking with you in a laid back way as the human behind the podcast.
Hope you enjoy!
- In today's episode, Emily talks about one thing that has saved her years and a lot of second-guessing: borrowing belief.
If you are ready for loads of growth and healing this year, Emily has room to coach with you! Head to https://yourrealtionshipwithgod.com/coaching!
You can also connect with Emily on Instagram.
- Ketsia Gustave is an author and relationship coach who helps women survivors of trauma communicate with clarity during conflict, achieve inner peace, and have passionate marriages.
In this episode we talk about learning to identify what you need and then ask for it, healing from religious trauma, attachment in marriage relationships, and growing our own self-esteem. She also shares some of her story of growing up in a Christian home and church and about her journey of finding authentic relationship with God and herself.
She is a gem to talk to and learn from! To connect with her more visit her website:
https://evolvingwife.com/start-here/
or connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evolvingwife/
147Does standing up for yourself make you feel like a jerk?
How can we learn to advocate for ourselves?
In this episode, Emily talks about how our needs and wants are not silly to ask! She reassures us that it is okay to voice our needs. Break that pattern of feeling small because others might have made you feel that way. Advocate for yourself and take up that space. You will feel better once you start practicing this for yourself!
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146 It's the holiday season, and maybe you picked up extra work to help a coworker, agreed to join a neighbor's event, told your family you would finish the cleaning, or volunteered to gift wrap.
Let's examine our motivation behind the things we're doing!
We shouldn't be doing as many things for people as we are doing to control others' perceptions of us. Emily discusses how the intention behind what we do for others and maintaining that is important. The motivation behind giving and serving others can be very different, even if the action is the same.
Emily's story of maintaining a clean-ish house becomes untangled when she shifts the motivation behind it. Her internal pressures on maintaining a clean home stemmed from wanting to appear productive. She expresses how we can flip the narrative, and instead of doing something to control how others view us, we do it out of love. We can clean the house because it makes us feel good. We decide to stay home with the family to be present in our children's lives and in that moment. We said no to something to make another thing a priority.
Dive into this episode with Emily as she continues this December series on people-pleasing and self-acceptance. Learn how to make love your motivation rather than what other people think of you. Untwist those narratives and discover the key to radically shifting our actions.
Before the next episode plays, listen to Emily's prompt and take a moment to reflect on one area of your life you want people to respect you. Then, ask yourself how it would look different if you just loved instead of trying to control how other people perceive you.
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145 "I leave home every time I lose faith in the voice that calls me the Beloved." - Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son
In today's Life-Giving Friday episode, Emily uses Henri's full quote (view here) as a reminder of our identity. It is our nature to find ways to define who we are in our hunt for our identity. What we do and fulfill can be replicated by someone else. However, what cannot be fulfilled or replicated is you.
You are loved for your individuality and your uniqueness. You do not need to look for approval from somewhere or someone else. Your identity is Beloved of God.
Whenever you begin to doubt your goodness and self-worth, write these affirmations down:
I am Beloved
I am chosen
I am loved by God
Your worth and value are not up for grabs. It cannot be changed or shaken.
You are beloved of God, and that is so powerful!
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144Do you want to overcome the fear of judgment or the fear of what other people think of you? Those fears are the thieves of confidence.
In this episode, Emily talks about self-acceptance, acknowledging our fears, and stealing back our confidence. Our confidence gets stolen when we are busy trying to fit in, measure up, and be sure that others' perceptions of us are good. Do not let the shame or fear attached to people pleasing make a statement about your worth or value.
Emily teaches us that self-acceptance acknowledges all of our traits. Self-acceptance is to accept all parts, even the less-than qualities. Our core need is to want to be accepted and fit in. We can meet our core needs by being mindful of how we meet them.
We can be authentically ourselves and attract those who will value us for who we are and repel those that won't.
Learn more about confidence and how you can grow more confident by visiting the link here. Emily offers tips and tricks to feel more confident in yourself!
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143 Are you actively working out your "gratitude muscle," or have you plateaued unknowingly?
Emily gives a new perspective on how we view and practice gratitude in today's Life-Giving Friday episode. We have access to many opportunities we might not have noticed before. Whatever season you may be in right now, take a moment to recognize the things in your life that you have to shift how you take care of yourself and others.
Listen to this episode and be in awe of the wonderful things we have!
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142Do you know how to say no, even in situations you feel compelled to say yes? Do you want to live a more rested life and a life you want to live?
In today's episode, Emily talks all about boundaries. She outlines what boundaries are and what they are not. Boundaries are not:
- being too much
- being rude or demanding
- an ultimatum
- what someone needs to do for you
- set to restrict or trap you
- not demands, expectations, or idle threat
Boundaries are:
- putting the power in your hands
- concise and kind
- if/then statements
- put in place to help you live the life you want to live
- a course of action used to take care of yourself
- what YOU do
Boundaries identify our triggers and understand what we need for ourselves. These are repeatable actions and phrases used to reinforce the borders we have in place.
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141Get ready to grab a paper, open the notes app on your phone, or type this out! In today's episode, Emily teaches a simple journaling prompt that you can revisit as many times as you need. Instead of utilizing pre-written affirmations, Emily shares a different way of writing affirmations that focuses on shifting your view of the world around you. Words are so powerful and impactful that they can trigger and challenge your beliefs.
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140What does it mean to be enough? Do you wrestle with the feeling you are enough or not, or do you constantly feel you are falling short?
In this episode, Emily chats with Dr. Kathrine McAleese about these questions and more. They discuss parts of Dr. Kathrine's book "Enough" and uncover what our "enoughness" means, who we are, who we were, and who we will be. Find out how you can feel worthy in the way God calls for us to be, and learn how to make your path forward to reach your potential.
Dr. Kathrine McAleese is a mindset coach, sociologist, mentor, and author. Originally from Northern Ireland, she now lives in the United States teaching others how to build their confidence. Dr. Kathrine aims to motivate and inspire through her online classes and seminars using her experience and degrees in Theology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Sociology. She has committed herself to help everyone become the best version of themselves. Her book "Enough" is out and available now!
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139 Have you ever heard of the phrase "if it feels good, do it"?
In this Life Giving Friday episode, Emily shares why she encourages coaching clients to do this!
Maybe you have been told that your desires are sinful or selfish. Today Emily encourages us to do something that feels good. We can trust that the nudges of the Holy Spirit inside will guide us.
What would your life look like if you listened to the advice "if it feels good, do it"? What chances or risks would you take if it aligned with who God is calling you to be?
Let Emily know on Instagram if you gave this a try!
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130. 3 Tips for When You're Feeling Overwhelmed
How do you deal with the feeling of being overwhelmed? Does it seem heavier through different seasons? Do you feel the weight of your checklist weighing down on you?
Emily is here to give us three tips we can use when dealing with overwhelm. We don't have to give in to the frantic energy that comes with it. Emily guides us with these tips when we feel weighed down by a cluttered mind space:
- Brain dump - write down everything on a piece of paper about things you need to get done. Then, create four quadrants on your paper with the categories like "Things you need to buy," "Urgently: needs to be done by me," "Later: needs to be done by me," and "Doesn't need to get done by me."
- Set realistic expectations - pick one thing from the list you made that needs to get done today and put your focus on that one task. Set a time limit using a clock or timer to complete it, and get as much of it done as possible, but do not watch the clock! Then, move on to the next task.
- Get past the all-or-nothing mentality - you can knock out many tasks a little bit at a time, whether you finished them or not. You are still moving forward.
Let Emily know in the comments on Instagram if any of these tips helped you or if there are tips of your own that work when you feel overwhelmed.
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Have you ever woken up in the morning, and your mindset was off? Did you feel defeated and overwhelmed, or like you’re in a funk?
In this episode, Emily shares how she felt just like this and found power behind these words of affirmation: “I am loved for who I am. I do not have to hide.”
Let this episode empower you to feel like you do not have to hide parts of yourself for fear of rejection. You do not have to have everything together or live up to the expectations others have placed on you.
Emily can help you untwist the narratives holding you back from living confidently the way God wants for you by signing up for 1-on-1 coaching here.
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129. Listen to This Before You Review Your Year or Write New Year's ResolutionsAre you already looking at what you need to change for 2023? Before you begin making your resolutions or creating a list of things you want to work on, listen to this!
In this episode, Emily tells us we don't have to change anything about ourselves. Transformation, growth, and change will come, but not when we try to force it. God is not waiting for us to change. He loves and accepts us just as we are. He is gracious and compassionate and welcomes us with our weaknesses and strengths.
As we approach Thanksgiving, let this message teach you to be thankful for where you are right now and for all of the things that make you, you. Let your goal be self-acceptance in all of your quirks and abilities.
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Life Giving Friday EpisodeDo you feel you need to fit in, or create a different version of yourself, to make others around you more comfortable?
Emily reminds us that God wants us to be our authentic, unique selves!
You do not have to try to fit in or be ashamed of who you are. Step into yourself confidently and boldly, and God will shift the relationships in your life.
Ready to stand in who God created you to be? Emily has coaching spots available to help you gain the confidence God designed for you to have! Sign up on yourrelationshipwithGod.com/coaching
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128. Growing in Intimacy with God w/ Leah Moore
Have you ever wondered what it means to have an intimate relationship with God? What it looks like and how to achieve it? Have you wondered what it means to know God personally?
In this episode Emily engages with Leah Moore in a deep discussion about what an intimate and personal relationship with God is like and how we can achieve that closeness. You won't want to miss this episode!
Leah Moore is an ordained pastor, writer, role model, international and national speaker, former talk show host and podcaster, prayer strategist, and mentor. She is the Founder of Grace Promises Women's Ministry - a ministry that empowers women to walk in God's power, passion, and purpose with grace.
Leah is also a wife and mother, and she has been a nurse for 15 years working with geriatric patients and creating an atmosphere where they feel safe, loved, and healed.
Here's a quote from Leah:
"Experience of life really helps you to walk alongside Jesus and really understand what it means to journey with him, and not to carry burdens. ‘Cause I remember being in church and going to church faithfully and just – I could not stop worrying, I could not stop fearing, I could not stop being depressed. But the more that I press into my relationship with him, the more things change in my life." – Leah Moore
Don't miss out on this episode! This conversation has some life-changing insights that will motivate and encourage you to pursue closeness with God. Praying this episode will bless you.
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Are you up for a challenge? In this Life-Giving Friday episode, Emily calls for YOU to break your agreement with playing small. Our hardships are not the only moments that we grow spiritually. We grow during good times as well. Emily talks about not holding back or downplaying our accomplishments.
You are not wrong for drawing attention to yourself when you are God's vessel for spreading His message.
Listen to this episode whenever you need some encouragement. You are not here to be overcome by your past or any obstacles but to overcome them!
Emily has 1-on-1 coaching sessions available if you want to break through in your relationship with God and own your worthiness. You can sign up for a session with Emily here.
Share this episode with a friend and leave a review to help others find encouragement and empowerment. If this episode helped empower you, share your thoughts on her Instagram or reach her through email: hello@emilyklouis.com.
127. My Story: From Checking Boxes and Trying to Fit In to Confidently Being Myself
Have you ever felt that you had to hide parts of yourself so you weren't "too much" for someone? Have you ever felt that you had to follow the rules and check off the right boxes to fit in, feel safe, be enough, and feel secure in your relationships with others and with God?
In this episode, Emily is here to assure you, that we have all been there. To encourage you even further, Emily shares her personal story with you sharing the details of how she went from checking off boxes and trying to fit in to confidently being herself. Emily goes onto share how you too can be confident, own your worth, and transform your relationship with God. Emily has never shared her story in this way before! Be sure to listen to this episode, today!
God intentionally made you the way that you are! You are so valuable and nothing can change that. Let go of trying to fit in and be yourself! Own your worth and know who you are.
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126. Ancient Practices for a Rich and Grounding Faith w/ Drew Anderson
Have you ever wondered why we practice gathering as a church? Or, why we practice communion? Why do we do things a certain way? Do we practice in the way that God desired? We dive into the answers and so much more in this new episode!
In today's episode, Emily & Drew Anderson Break down what ancient practices are, why they are important, and how to implement them into your spiritual life. Drew goes onto to share what it looks like to have a personal relationship with Jesus - in community, with other people.
Drew Anderson is a Spiritual Director and an ordained minister. He is currently serving as the Lead Pastor at Sumter Chapel where he is assisting with the start of micro-churches and new ministries. He also serves with 24/7 Prayer USA as Prayer Liturgist and serves on their Race & Grace team to support healthy reconciliation in the church. Drew is a Certified Consultant in the Cultural Intelligence assessment and workshop through the Cultural Intelligence Center, has a Master of Divinity degree, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry degree.
Drew has transformational information and practices that will ground and deepen your faith. Praying that you are blessed by this episode.
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Have you found yourself doing all the things for all the people and not really sure what lights you up? Or you know what lights you but you feel guilty for taking the time to do it?
I want to invite you to a brand new challenge starting next week! I want to help you prioritize what lights you up and fills your cup! You matter, what you enjoy matters!
Go to yourrelationshipwithgod.com/havefunandrest to join in!
125. How to Start Fasting
In this episode, Emily unpacks the topic of fasting. Fasting is one of those things that we feel like we have to do exactly right or it seems like something to do to try to get something from God. It sounds performative and manipulative, right? Emily reminds us that neither of those things are true and that fasting can actually be a great tool to grow your relationship with God.
Listening through this episode you will hear: how fasting was used in during the ancient times of the bible in many different circumstances, and as well as Emily's personal experience with fasting.
Everything that is happening around us is spiritual in some way, shape, or form. There's so much that's going on in the spiritual realm - which we miss when we're just continuing to live and focus on the physical that's right in front of us.
This episode will help you be in tune with the Holy Spirit and as well as help you be more aware of God's presence and his voice.
When we fast, we do not do it out of ritualistic feelings or unworthiness but instead out of self control from the power that God gives us through the Holy Spirit. You are not worthless. Begin your fasting journey with the Lord and grow deeper with him.
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The thoughts or words you give power to can shape how we think about God. Emily shows us, in this Life Giving Friday Episode, that the Lord is always present with His people.
Was this an encouraging or challenging word? Let Emily know your thoughts on this episode over on her Instagram page!
124. From Trying to Fit in to Thriving w/ Tabitha TeremiIf you feel stuck in your relationship with God, or it's just not where you want it to be - transformation is so possible. You can thrive and have a relationship with God by following your manual - not someone else's.
In this episode, Tabitha Teremi shares her faith journey and the transformation she experienced when she decided it was time to heal herself and her relationship with God.
Before starting our coaching sessions in January, Tabitha had struggled with showing up authentically, being herself, and thriving rather than trying to fit the mold, following someone else’s manual of what it means to live as a Christian, and making herself smaller so she could fit the expectations of other people.
She carried the hurt she experienced from the church and her family and she had so many unanswered questions because she didn’t have the freedom to ask. Now, Tabitha is living by her manual and is thriving instead of surviving.Join the conversation – Can you relate with Tabitha? What was your experience in the church? Are you following someone else’s manual? Let Emily know in the comments on Instagram!
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Life Giving Friday Episode
Have you ever had an idea that you've wanted to pursue but keep putting it off?
In this Life Giving Friday Episode, Emily reminds us that we should just do them! If God has given you a word or a heart to pursue something, it may just be the Holy Spirit pushing you to move in that direction.
Pursue the things that God has given you to do, as you continue to give Him the glory.
ps: Are you struggling with the feeling of worthiness or belonging? Join the waitlist for Emily's Own Your Worth to grow closer with God in this area of your life.
https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/worth
122. The Five Love Languages and Your Relationship with God
Recently, have you stopped to ask how is your relationship with God right now? Are you stuck in a rut? Just checking off the boxes on your Bible study to-do list? In this episode, Emily ishere to remind you that your relationship with God does not have to look like anyone else's! It is perfectly okay to do what works for you - your personality, the season of your life, and your love language.
In today's episode, Emily observes Gary Chapman's, The 5 Love Languages, and uses the concepts found in this book to show how your love language can help you grow closer to God. If you're not familiar with the 5 love languages, they are:
- Physical touch
- Words of Affirmation
- Quality time
- Gifts
- Acts of Service
If you aren't sure what your love language is you can take his online love language quiz to find out! Click here.
Listen to this episode to learn how your love language can help you grow closer to God and strengthen your relationship with Him.
Praying that this episode is an encouragement to you and inspires you to create your own personalized and unique relationship with God!
p.s.: Want to dive even deeper with God in your faith journey? Join the Bible Study over on yourrelationshipwithgod.com
Bonus episode (83) as Emily starts a new series on the podcast talking about our uniquely personal relationship with God!
This episode is like a laid back chat. I talk about fear and letting things go that aren't serving you so that you can press into the unique relationship with God that is for you.
I would love to support you more and if you would like to trouble shoot things that may or may not be working for you in your faith walk, feel free to hit me up on Instagram and we can chat!
If you're ready for breakthrough - releasing fear, guilt, and "shoulds" - and ready for the intimate relationship with God that you've been longing for go to yourrelationshipwithgod.com/coaching Put your info there and I will personally reach out!
121 - Life Giving Friday Episode
Do you struggle with feeling worthy of God's love and attention?
Listen in with Emily today in this Life Giving Friday Episode where she reminds us that the Lord desires us and that our own pride can block our view of the love and mercy of God.
Still struggling with the feeling of worthiness or belonging? Join the waitlist for Emily's Own Your Worthto grow closer with God in this area of your life.
https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/worth
- The Voices We Carry and How They Impact Our Perception of Ourselves and God w/ J.S. ParkIn this episode, Emily sits down with J.S. Park to talk about his book The Voices We Carry:Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise. This episode of Abundant Grace, Emily and J.S. Park uncover how the voices we carry have an impact on how we perceive ourselves and how we perceive God.
J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, a published author, and a viral blogger. He has been an Interfaith Chaplain for seven years at a 1000+ bed hospital that is designated a level 1 trauma center. His role includes grief counseling, attending every death, attending every trauma and code blue, staff care, and supporting end of life care. He also served as a Chaplain at one of the largest non-profit charities for the homeless on the east coast for three years. J.S. has a Masters in Divinity, a Bachelors in Psychology, and is also a sixth degree black belt in Taekwondo!
J.S. Park has been deeply involved in the ministry for years. His thoughts and stories have helped countless people to deal with the voices that we all carry. Be sure to check out J.S. Park and his work over at: https://jsparkblog.com/
We hope that you enjoy this episode. If you have any thoughts on this episode we would love to hear them over on Instagram.
119 - Life Giving Friday Episode
Have you ever felt a Godly desire in your heart for a purpose, mission, or even expected outcome but weren't sure how the Lord feels about your desire?
Join Emily today in this Life Giving Friday Episode where she reads a prayer of encouragement as a reminder that the Lord is for you and seeks to give good gifts to those who serve Him.
- In this episode, Emily dives into the scriptures to unpack some common misconceptions and beliefs about the Holy Spirit. God is not asking for your perfection. He is not waiting for you to get it right before he blesses you and gives you his power.
You do not need to be cleansed to have access to the Holy Spirit - we are all growing, learning, and imperfect!
Having access to the Holy Spirit is more evidence of God's love for us. You are loved, friend.
If you want to chat more about this, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram!
117 This episode will refresh your spirit as Megan and I talk about different ways to hear and follow God's voice.
To learn more about Megan or check out her Talk It Tuesday call go to meganbnilsen.com
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For more information on Own Your Worth Group Intensive go to
yourrelationshipwithgod.com/worth
113 Feelings of "less-than" or not enough, can put us in a cycle of trying to prove that we aren't but rather than creating change it perpetuates us looking for evidence of our "enoughness" in the wrong places.
Listen in to hear what we can do to start breaking this pattern and growing our belief in the truth that we are valuable, worthy, and uniquely enough.
To learn more about Own Your Worth Group Intensive click here: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/worth
Or reach out to me on Instagram!
112 In this episode, my sister Rebecca Montgomery joins me to talk about the problem with contrasting mediocre motherhood and Christ-like motherhood.
There's still a notion that Christians - especially women - should be grateful for little tiny bits of rest and just rely on Jesus for the rest. And while we 100% believe in relying on Jesus, the message that physical rest is wrong or that we should do without is not empowering women; it's leaving them under a load they were never meant to carry.
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111 This life-giving Friday encouragement brought to you from Judges 6. God isn't just going with you, he is going AHEAD of you! He is orchestrating, directing and fighting for you!
110 Surrender can feel intimidating. In this episode Emily unpacks four of the ways that add to the weight:
If God feels untrustworthy
When it feels like it has to be a one time decision
If we're afraid of what God will take
If we feel like he doesn't want to give us our desires.
Some of these are helpful to just name and then others of these, Emily helps us flip the narrative around them.
Join Embrace the Gift of Rest Challenge starting next week, August 29th!
Episode #109 | On today's episode, Emily discusses the importance in our everyday lives. Rest is a gift that we overlook so much, even though it is something so powerful for our body and mind. God encourages us to rest in him, even if we feel we have to accomplish so many things to finally take a break.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
109 Have you heard preaching on Gideon that painted him as someone with weak faith? Have you ever felt hesitant to ask God for confirmation?
I think you're going to love today's episode!
I'm diving into the story of Gideon and unpacking some beautiful truths from the story. We can learn so much from the way that God interacted with Gideon - I learned so much preparing for this episode. It was a lot of fun to just teach through the passage in this episode and let what God says speak for itself.
There's a lot that has been inserted into the story of Gideon and when we interpret Gideon's requests as doubt, it has direct implications on how we pray and walk out our faith in God.
I pray that this episode is an encouragement to you and helps to strengthen your faith and relationship with God!
Join me for the Embrace the Gift of Rest Challenge. I can't wait to see you inside!
Connect with Emily here.
Episode #108 | Get in your zone and join Emily Louis, as we proclaim affirmations into our lives. Believing and stating the things we desire out loud can be so powerful for our lives. We hope this episode leaves you feeling full and hopeful for all the good things that are to come!
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
Episode #106 | As humans, we often overshadow things that may be bothering us or not show true emotions, but how can we build a strong foundation based on pretending? Join Emily Louis as she explores the beauty of bringing your full-self to God.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/biblestudy
Episode #105 | Grab your coffee and join Emily Louis as she talks about us trusting God in the moments that we are uncertain about. At times we feel the need to know what will happen in the future, when God already has a plan for us.
Even though his plan can change shift and change through our decision, the grand plan is still set in stone through God. Trusting God during those times where we are unaware of what the future holds for us can be tough, but Emily discusses how it is all for our benefit.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
Episode #104| There are many ways to feel connected to God: walk in nature, read your bible, journal your prayers, & much more! But what if your typical way of feeling close to God changes. What does that mean?
Listen to today's episode as Emily Louis tackles this compelling question that many Christians think about in their daily walk with the Lord.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/biblestudy
Episode 103 | Join Emily and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, as they discuss the different types of rest and how God encourages us to rest in his grace. Sometimes we feel like we only deserve rest when we have accomplished all our tasks, ultimately leading us to have an unbalanced relationship with rest.
Emily hopes this discussion will help those who feel they are in need of rest, identify what kind of rest is needed, and learn to be still through chaos. We hope you leave this episode feeling full of God's love, and accepting his gift: rest.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
Episode 102 | If I were to ask you to tell me about yourself, what would you say? Who are you and what makes you, you? What kind of relationship do you have with yourself? Does this relationship include God?
Join Relationship Coach, Emily Louis, as she shares her journey in building her faith and her relationship with God. Emily strives to encourage listeners to trust in who God says he is and to also trust ourselves as individuals.
In this week's episode, we will explore our identities and understand the importance of our uniqueness. We have all been guilty of modifying our natural characteristics in an attempt to be more like someone who inspires us. However, when we focus on God and aspire to be more like him, our own unique elements we carry within can shine through.
Start your self-discovery by listening to “Your Uniqueness Makes You Valuable” by Emily Louis.
Resources:
- yourrelationshipwithgod.com/identity
- The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner
Episode #101 | Wind down with Emily Louis as she discusses the relationship between work and rest. In this episode, we will reflect on how much we work and come to the realization that our accomplishments do not define our worth.
Emily shares her experiences trying to constantly work with no rest, and how it can be affecting our everyday life. Stillness in chaos is ok, even if we feel we haven't done enough to rest. Take a moment to think about how you can rest more and accept this gift from God.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
100 - The 100th episode!! Bill is on the show to ask questions and to joint chat about the ways that he and I have grown over the past two years.
Connect more with me here:
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Episode #99 | What words do you speak over yourself? Our words matter and hold so much power in them, but how do we use our words for good?. Proverbs 18:21 states, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Emily Louis breaks down the importance of our words & thoughts and provides listeners with sound wisdom on this topic.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/biblestudy
Episode #98 | Join Emily Louis as she shares her experience in learning the importance of both physical and internal rest. In this episode, we will recognize and examine the things in our lives that may drain us or may not be serving us at this time.
Sometimes we can find ourselves overextending our labor, time, or attention, when in reality, we need to rest in order to make the true impact we yearn for. Emily will share why creating space is important and how just being still can have an impact of its own.
If you would like to schedule an one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/biblestudy
Episode #97 | Everyone has experienced a wilderness season in their life. Whether it's from the stresses of work, identity issues, oppression, or feelings of loneliness, every Christian has experienced their own set of struggles. It's hard to navigate our thoughts during these seasons and direct our eyes to the Lord as our ultimate Truth-Giver when surrounded by difficult circumstances.
Open your Bible with Relationship Coach Emily Louis as we look into what the Lord says on this topic, and rest soundly in who God says we are.
If you want to grow in your identity in Christ, join the Abundant Grace Bible Study today! Click the link below to be added to the waitlist.
Bible Study: https://yourrelationshipwithgod.com/biblestudy
Get to know Emily Louis as she returns and discusses the recent events taking place in her life. In this episode, Emily shares her experience serving in her church, participating in therapy, and discusses the Christian programs she is involved in that listeners are invited to take part in.
Join us as we take a deep look at how therapy has allowed Emily to deepen her faith and heal past trauma. Healing anything within ourselves that limits our personal growth and faith is worth investing in, as we are worthy in every way. Sometimes we do not have to be majorly struggling to reach out for additional help.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
Episode #95 | Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join Emily Louis as she discusses the pressures of feeling the need to prove your worth to yourself and others. In this episode, we will dive deep to find what lie or fear we hold that is keeping us in the routine of performance and how to heal from this lifestyle.
Emily hopes her story will help those who feel they are running on autopilot, going with the motions, and are in need of healing. We hope you leave this episode understanding that it is okay to not be in control. Once we own our title as God’s child and allow him to talk control, we can rest.
If you would like to schedule an one-on-one with Emily or join her bible study group, check out the resources below!
One-on-One: https://emilyklouis.com/contact
Bible Style: https://abundantgracebiblestudies.com
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Emily
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UntwistingtheNarrative around the statement "Don't blame God when your life falls apart.. you were the one who chose to reject his words"
Not only are these words void of compassion, they are theologically toxic.
But they are nearly a perfect example or a fear and shame based view of God.
This video is especially for you if you seen statements like that and aren't exactly sure how to refute them. It's an unbiblical lie that you can completely toss.
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Your relationship with God and your relationship with yourself are inseparable.
I'll say it a different way: Having a healthy view of yourself and of God go hand in hand.
And not in a "the lower I think of myself, the more I think of God", self- deprecating way. Just no.
Safe is the word that comes to mind.
When you know how safe it is to bring all of you when you talk with God, the more real you are.
When you embrace everything about you - the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful - you don't shame or fear yourself anymore.
You don't have to worry about how God or others perceives you. You don't have to hate yourself to be more spiritual.
You've likely been taught subliminal messages that make you feel hard to love (or directly that you aren't supposed to love yourself) or you've been taught false things about God that confirm how you feel toward yourself.
I'll say it even another way:
As you continue learning about God's love for you, you will love God, and you will learn to love yourself.
It's not that you're perfect, it's that you learn to be comfortable with and accept your imperfection.
Loving yourself is an important part of your healing journey. Amen? 😘
Here's an affirmation for you:
God loves me. I love myself.
1 John 4:19 Psalm 139:14
84 Today's Lifegiving Friday episode is a quote from Grace for the Good Girl. It hit me profoundly when I read it. I hope it reminds you to rest and let the weight fall off of your shoulders for the day. ~ Emily
Join me for the Tuesday morning Connect, Chat, and Pray call! Would love to have you there. Your questions are welcome and I would love to pray over you.
83 This episode is like a laid back chat. I talk about fear and letting things go that aren't serving you so that you can press into the unique relationship with God that is for you.
I would love to support you more and if you would like to trouble shoot things that may or may not be working for you in your faith walk, feel free to hit me up on Instagram and we can chat a little.
82 Today I had a conversation with Krispin Mayfield about attachment styles and how they play into our relationship with God. He is a licensed counselor and author of Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience.
Connect with Krispin on Twitter.
Order Attached to God here: Windows Book Store
81 Today I'm pulling back the curtain on Belong and Rest: An Immersion in Your God-Given Identity and giving you day 3!!
To join me for the full immersion, sign up here!!!
80 Praying Ephesians 3: 12-21 over you.
And would love to invite you to Belong and Rest: Your God-Given Identity challenge. Let's shed other things that are trying to define you and start 2022 grounded in what God says about you. Sign up at: yourrelationshipwithgod.com/identity
79 I am so thankful for you and honored to have the opportunity to speak life over you each and every week.
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78 Life-giving Friday Episode to remind you that even though God was taught to us much like Santa Claus, Jesus isn't like that.
God’s not keeping score of your good and bad deeds. There’s no making a list and checking it twice.
He’s not sitting up in the clouds waiting to bless the good little girls and boys and punish the naughty ones. Jesus satisfied the payment and God remembers our sins no more! Gone are the days of trying to measure up or get in good with Him.
God isn’t distant, only caring about your behavior. God wants relationship with you. He wants you to pray, to spend time with him! And he’s accessible right now!
He came to rescue us from list keeping! (Hallelujah!!🙌🏻)
The rules were never intended to save us so let that weight fall hard off of your shoulders.
In Jesus you are accepted. Come boldly and access the relationship that is wildly available.
Wishing you the best Christmas.
Would love to see you on the Connect, Chat, and Pray Call. Bring your questions or your prayer requests and I can't wait to speak life over you!! RSVP here.
77 Celebrating Advent - Celebrating the Incarnation while looking forward to Christ's Second Coming - wasn't always an easy or joyous thing for me.
If the second coming brings up thoughts of fear and uncertainty, this episode is especially for you!! Borrow from the magic of Christmas to reframe your view of God's character. He wants you to enjoy, to have fun, to long, to have space to lament. May you know God more fully and allow yourself to be deeply known this Christmas season.
76 Today's episode is a little slower, more thoughtful. I pray God ministers exactly what you need from it. Isaiah 9 is almost a breakthrough of promise during a dark and despairing time. May our hearts ponder who God is and what he has done. Have a lovely week, friend!
Connect with me on Instagram or I'd love to get to know you face to face on the Connect Chat and Pray call that I host each week. H
75 I want to share what God is teaching me. The little stuff matters. You don't need to do more or go bigger.
Would love to see you at the Connect, Chat, and Pray call!! RSVP here.
74 God has come to dwell with us!! Today starts a series for December that will draw our hearts to wonder at the coming of Jesus and that God has chosen to dwell with us.
73 This episode is a powerful and beautiful reminder that God provides us break through and that we do not have to stay stuck.
Join me for the weekly Connect, Chat, and Pray Call and let's experience break through together!
72 Charity is a coach, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping you step into everything that God has made you for. We talk about limiting beliefs that have been spoken over us, how we can speak the truth over ourselves instead. Believing what God says about you offers healing from guilt, purpose, and freedom from people pleasing.
Be encouraged with this episode, friend and grab 5 free devotionals from Charity by texting "devo" to 833-231-8098. Or grab the whole devo deck at devodeck.com
71 2 Chronicles 20:17 reminds us that it is God that fights for us.
Join me each Tuesday for the Connect, Chat, and Pray Call where I answer your questions, pray over you, and enjoy community together. ✨ RSVP here.
70 Deanna Wheeler shares with how meditation helped her walk through grief and how meditation has changed her relationship with God and herself.
I am excited to implement simple meditations back into my life and hope you are as well!
Check out Deanna's guided meditations on Insight Timer (free) or Mindist (paid).
Deanna also has a community for all those who would like support in this area!
69 I couldn't believe I missed this verse when talking about Identity on Episode 69, so here it is!
Come join the Tuesday morning Connect, Chat, and Pray call. Can't wait to see you there.
68 I'm so glad you're here friend! And I hope this episode is one that will encourage you and make you stand up a little taller. Whose you are is so secure and what he says about you so powerful!
67 This week's Life Giving Friday Episode is a quote from Geri Scazzero about being real and truly as you are.
I would love to invite you to this week's Connect Chat and Pray call where I will pray over you, you're welcome to bring your questions and I'll do my best to answer them, and where there is a community of other Christians walking a similar journey as you are. RSVP here: https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
66 Gratitude can begin to feel average but there is so much power in posturing our hearts with thankfulness.
Come to the Connect, Chat, and Pray call!
Connect with me on Instagram @emily.abundantgrace
64 It's so easy to feel like your there isn't room for doubt or questions in your faith. But that just isn't the case! God welcomes your questions, sees your faith, and doesn't shame you for any of it.
If you have questions about your faith or some narratives that have been spoken over you, I would love to invite you to bring those to the Connect, Chat, and Pray call and I will do my best to answer them or point you to resources that help you on your journey. RSVP to the call (for free) here: https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
63 On this life-giving Friday episode, I have a quote for you to remind you that you are not alone and that you are doing the courageous thing by healing and growing and moving forward.
If you are looking for an online community of people who are walking a similar spiritual journey, I would love to have you join the Tuesday morning Connect, Chat, and Pray call. RSVP here: https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
62 Last week on the Connect, Chat, and Pray Call, we talked a lot about recovering from striving as we discussed the list from last week's episode.
So this week I wanted to bring you a super practical and huge way that you can implement rest from striving: Sabbath.
Would love to have you join me the conversation on the Connect, Chat, and Pray call! RSVP (for free) here: https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
61 In Exodus chapter 20, the Israelites witness some of the raw power of God and tell Moses they want Moses to speak to God on their behalf. He then comforts them by explaining beautifully that God wants them to fear (respect) Him but that they didn't need to be afraid.
If you have a question about a verse that has been spoken over you are and you're not sure how to untwist the narrative around, I'd love to invite you to my weekly Connect, Chat, and Pray call where I will do my best to answer your question with Bible truth.
RSVP here: https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
60 Today I found a book that outlines 10 steps for every Christian to live in victory. The book offers a list of 10 things to do and promises victory over nearly every area of life from anger to addiction to child rearing.
This prosperity gospel of sorts is not new but the kind of things it promises if you just "follow these easy steps" can wreck a person's faith when they are waiting for God to come through and even feeling betrayed.
Join me for Connect, Chat, and Pray where I answer questions about things you're unlearning/relearning and pray over you with other Christians who are on the same journey as you are. https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandprayd
You are enough, friend! Not in a don't-need-Jesus kind of a way, but in the you-don't-have-to-change-your-personality way.
If you would like me to speak life over you, live and in-person, I want to invite you to my Tuesday morning Connect, Chat, and Pray call. I would honored to pray over you or to answer your questions about living out the gospel or help you sort through some of the things that have been spoken over you.
RSVP here and I can't wait to see you there https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
Maybe it's a theological issue. Maybe it's a decision you're afraid to make.
Either way, it's totally OK to change your mind.
Change comes from growth or new perspectives but often times we feel married to the choices we make or beliefs we have.
If you have questions about living out your identity as a child of God or about getting victory over some things that have been spoken over you, I would love to answer them for you on the Tuesday morning Connect, Chat, and Pray call! Feel free to come once or every week. RSVP here >> https://calendly.com/emilylouis/chatandpray
Whew! We could have a whole lot of conversations around this, I mean, there are even careers around helping me heal this ;)
Today I'm sharing what I has been coming up for me in learning to trust the community and pastor we have been attending.
Come join us for weekly chat and connect:
https://linktr.ee/emily.louis
55 Trusting God with the (sm)all things.
Why do we sometimes feel like we shouldn't bother God with our seemingly small problems or like we can handle this thing or that?
Today I encourage you to trust God with them and unpack what might be holding you back from bringing them to God. 💖
What are your thoughts on this? Where do you find yourself shrinking back from trusting God? Where do you feel like you're "too much"? (P.S. - You're not 😘)
54 Christina helps women who are overwhelmed and doing all the things for others, learn to dream again and take bold moves towards those dreams.
Follow Christina on Instagram and be sure watch for her upcoming book!
53 Join me in this episode as I walk through the Bible and see how God has chosen to dwell with his people throughout history. The one who made everything makes his home in us! How incredible!
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How is your belief about working for God, blessings, and surrender impacting your every day life?
51 Joining me on the podcast today are Shannon and Stephanie Lombard, co-authors of PTSD: Pushing Toward Success Daily.
I am so thankful that Shannon and Stephanie sat down and had a conversation with me about their journey through Shannon's diagnosis; how they navigated that together and what tools they have learned along the way.
It's such a valuable conversation about mental well-being, what we can do support ourselves or loved ones walking through mental health challenges such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety.
Check them out at ptsd.academy
50 Today I am focusing in on grace for this 50th episode and address the three most common concerns that people often have when grace or freedom in Christ is brought up.
Make sure to share the podcast on Instagram, share your favorite take away from the show, and tag me @emily.abundantgrace! Do this to enter the $50 Amazon gift card give away!!!
49 As I celebrated 15 years since I accepted Jesus as my Savior, I thought about what God has walked me through and how he's gone before me. He is so faithful and patient! I wanted to make space to praise him and stand in wonder of where he's brought me. I hope it is a blessing to your heart as well!
- It is easy to forget that people can look at the exact same information and come away with different conclusions. And that's what I'm talking about on the podcast today! We should be able to see why someone else believes what they believe, even if we disagree with them.
Heal Your Relationship with God is my comprehensive course that will help you build a good foundation for a personal and balanced relationship with God. Get the course at emilyklouis.com/healnow The truth in this course will help you develop a stronger connection to God, empower you to ditch fear and guilt ('cause they aren't from God), and teach you how to let grace and the gospel inform your whole life. I can't wait for you to get in there and for you to see a shift in how you are talking to God.
I had the opportunity to talk to Marissa Mize, the founder of Take Flight Coaching, about boundaries and healing from toxic relationships. She teaches me some basics around boundaries and offers hope to those who may be navigating a toxic relationship now.
Connect with Marissa:
Website: www.marissamize.com
Free Printable Journal: https://marissamize.com/2020/01/my-gift-to-you/
Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368194661093591
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammarissamize/
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Heal Your Relationship with God is perfect for you if you are used to working hard FOR God and want to know how to let God's love inform everything that you are doing. The gospel says that you are loved and accepted just as you are; this course will help you learn how to apply the good news of grace to your relationship with God and your everyday life. You're value comes not from what you are doing but from whose you are; let's live that out!"
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It is work to get legalism out of our system so today I'm asking, "What is still on your list" that makes you feel like you are more valuable or more worthy of love? If we are going to beat the culture of legalism and complicating how people can come into relationship with God, we need to be honest about our personal walks with God and root out the list keeping from our hearts.
To reserve your seat at the class on Thursday, head over to yourrelationshipwithgod.com/legalismclass
- In this bonus episode, I am talking about the reasons Christians downplay their God given identity and what God says about them. When we truly understand what God says about us and what that means, it changes us and how we relate to God and the world around us.
To save your seat for the Break Free from Legalism Class, go to yourrelationshipwithgod.com/legalismclass Can't wait to see you there!
- How often have you feared that God was going to "get after you" for a mistake that you've made? In legalistic environments, there is a formula that when it is followed we are promised God's blessing but if we mess up, we can expect destruction or judgement. Today I wanted to talk about the goodness of God and how his gentleness and patience are often at play when the Holy Spirit is drawing us back to him.
Life by Bekah Shae
Scripture References: Luke 6:38 1 Corinthians 2:9 Ephesians 3:20 Philippians 4:7
And don't forget to grab your spot for the Breaking Free From Legalism Class: Root Out the Checklist Mindset and Learn How to Rest in Grace yourrelationshipwithgod.com/legalismclass
Can't wait to see you there!
- In this practical episode, I talk about ways that you can refresh your connection to God.
Here is the playlist of my worship playlists: Emily's Worship Faves
You can grab your free Revival Starter here: Revival Starter Kit
- What are some beliefs or things that have been spoken over you?
In this episode, I talk about a story I've told myself and how some circumstances have helped me shift my perspective. We can limit God's ability to use us when we only expect him to use our strengths but when we surrender as his vessel he can use us in unexpected ways too that bring him so much glory.
How often have you disbelieved someone when they pay you a compliment? This episode is a result of me doing just that very recently. I realized that in my deflection, I am not honoring the person who paid me a compliment and what feels like humility is actually pride.
When you learn to be grateful for someone's feedback, you can give God the glory for growth and work in your life. There is so much value when you affirm someone's compliment and learn to totally receive it.
It is said of Jesus that people "marveled at the gracious words that proceeded out of His mouth". How many of us would like the same thing to be said about us?
Tools and framing that Chelsea Andrews teaches equip you to approach typically polarizing topics with grace. In this conversation we covered depolarization, how tribalism impacts polarization, what confirmation bias is, and so much more.
These tools are extremely helpful as we get outside of the boxes that we have been raised in and walk out our journey of healing. They continue to support us as we have conversations with people we disagree with and make room for nuance within conclusions and opinions.
You can follow Chelsea on Instagram to learn more about peacebuilding and watch her put this stuff into practice in her Stories.
Today I have Drew Anderson on to talk about Christians and politics. Thank you for listening to this important conversation. You can follow Drew on Instagram and check out his book No Longer Self Evident: Are We More American Than Christian? and the podcast companion for the book.
Some of the talking points from today:
• America: Christian Nation?
• How to Get Involved in Politics without being tied to our political position or approach
• How to love people whom we disagree with
• Loving people and affecting change like Jesus did
• Is the gospel enough?
Today I'm talking about being still and listening; making space for God to speak and making margin for ourselves to rest.
If you would like to grab the guilt free resource you can head over to yourrelationshipwithgod.com/guiltfree
And here is the meditation that I mentioned in this episode: Abundance Meditation for Mothers by Allie Cassaza
Have a great week, friend!
In this episode of the Abundant Grace podcast, I talk about where we get the tendency to use guilt to motivate us, the different ways this shows up in our society, and how we can flip this on it’s head to allow the Holy Spirit and God’s love to motivate us.
If you are ready to face guilt head on and root out shame and condemnation from your life, I have recorded a new class just for YOU.
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Today I got to sit down with the authors of the Great Sex Rescue: Sheila Wray-Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire-Lindenbach, and Joanna Swatky.
35 This week I talk back to the lie that we have been taught that our body is somehow inherently bad. Your body is so good and is not your enemy. We can learn to listen to and appreciate our bodies.
Theology: the study of who God is. Our belief around who God is shapes how we interact with him and the world around us.
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Today’s interview with Lynn Wilder was such a sweet reminder of God’s grace. She shares with us how God delivered her from performance based religion and how her life has been transformed since.
Here are a list of resources if you’d like connect with Lynn or hear more from her.
Website: Ex-Mormon Christians United for Jesus
Podcast: Unveiling Grace
Cell: 239-565-3224
Email: lynn@unveilingmormonism.com
Books:
7 Reasons We Left Mormonism: Quick Doctrinal Guide
Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church
Leaving Mormonism: Why Four Scholars Changed their Minds
- Bonus episode on a Friday! In today’s episode I talk about how we can appear to have a Bible verse to back up a standard that we have when in reality the verses we’re applying are not mandates from God.
If you want to get in on the Overcomer’s Bootcamp next week click here. It’s a four day workshop to help you overcome fear, shame, and guilt by having a good relationship with our Heavenly Father.
The truth sets us free! So why do we sometimes shy away from asking some questions or digging into some topics?
Today I tell you the story of how I realized I had been afraid of truth and how we can be secure even when we’re asking hard questions.
Be kind to yourself. In today’s episode I’m talking about how you can flip the script on the self condemnation or negativity. You are so loved. The God of creation who is completely Holy and Just, is kind to you. You get to be kind to you too.
If you feel any resistance when I’m talking about God’s kindness or loving yourself like he loves you, I’d like to invite you to check out my mini course Three Dimensional. It is a great place to start The audio trainings will walk you through the most common ways you can grow your connection with each member of the trinity and the worksheets are designed for you to process what you learned and help you to take action towards your goals.
You can access that here >> Three Dimensional: Grow Your Relationship with Each Member of the Trinity
I had the privilege of interviewing my friend, Joanna Adams about her documentary project about the Stay at Home Daughter movement.
We talk about her experience with the movement and what she has learned from researching the impacts of it.
If you are interested in participating in the documentary or have comments about this movement, Joanna would love to hear from you. They are still looking for people to be involved and searching out stories. You can reach out at thedaughtersdocu.com or follow on Facebook.
In this episode I read from 5 of my favorite books on grace and applying the gospel to every part of life!
If you’re ready to revitalize your relationship with any or members of the trinity,
Here are the course details: Three Dimensional
Books mentioned in this episode:
Real Christianity by Cary Schmidt
Gospel by JD Greear
Imperfect Disciple by Jared Wilson
Accidental Pharisees by Larry Osborne
Get ready for a conversation that will fire you up, help you overcome, and inspire you to move forward into everything God has made you to be. We talked about so much good stuff from forgiveness to identity to relationship with God. You may even want to take notes. Enjoy!
And if you enjoy this show, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a rating a review! Thanks friend!
Join Rick’s Facebook Community Created for More and check out his website for more resources!
Today I’m sharing with you an episode from The Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast (RFP). Lois McNair and I got to guest host an episode a couple of weeks ago.
If you haven’t heard yet, Lois and I are starting a new podcast together!! R.F.W.P.:Seeking Truth, Finding God’s Heart officially launches on Friday, February 19, 2021!! I would love to invite you to subscribe and listen over there also.
In this episode, Lois interviews me and I get an opportunity to share more of my story than I have yet in this space. I hope you enjoy this episode, we certainly had a lot of fun recording it together.
A few tips that have helped me along my journey.
If you want to examine or revitalize your relationship with God, grab your Revival Starter Kit.
Your value is not determined by what you accomplish 💜
Grab your Revival Starter Kit and move forward toward a more vibrant walk with God and a fresh Christianity that you are excited about.
Talking today with Eric Jackson about his book Feral Christian.
This is an especially great conversation for anyone who has felt Holy Spirit leading them to break out of status quo molds in Christianity.
For more on this topic, you can check out Eric’s book and podcast.
Get the course! Three Dimensional: Grow Your Relationship with Each Member of the Trinity
Let yourself be baffled by who God is and what he has done for you!
Be in awe at His greatness.
Wonder at His kindness.
This posture changes us.
Borrow from the magic of Christmas and bottle up some wonder.
Find freedom in knowing how God responds to us! He is so gentle, kind, and faithful. He desires to give us freedom from shame and condemnation.
Shame likes to weigh us down and our enemy likes to accuse us. Break this cycle now!
Rebekah Drumsta is back and today we are talking about deconstruction and parenting. Even if you have more questions than answers, you can give your kids the gift of unconditional love and authenticity.
You can connect more with her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Rebekah has been a great coach and help to me; if you are interested in talking with her yourself, you can book a 30 min call on her website here.
Rebekah Drumsta is a religious abuse advocate raising awareness through writing coaching and speaking. I’m also a mom and director of PR for a international non-profit.
Deconstruction is a big and sometimes controversial topic. I love how Rebekah explains it and talks about the benefits of unpacking what we believe.
Don’t miss her story and insight into religious abuse, legalism, and healing.
You can connect with Rebekah on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Or check out her blog at RebekahDrumsta.com
It was such a privilege to interview Pastor Cary this morning!
So much was covered in 40 minutes! We started with best practices when approaching the Bible and how the lens with which you view the Bible informs how you see God and respond to him.
Then he talked about love as our motivation to serve and give; and how fruitful it is to keep Christ and what he’s done for us central.
We ended by talking about our identity in Christ and his new book , Stop Trying: How to Receive- Not Acheive-Your True Identity, which you can preorder here today.
As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on today’s episode! You can find me on Instagram or send me an email at hello@emilyklouis.com.
You can get your complimentary ticket for The Victorious Christian Conference here. I can’t wait to see you there!
So many of us have limited interaction with the Holy Spirit so today I go into a few reasons why and end with a powerful prayer to invite Him into your life more.
Here’s a free resource if you’re ready to take a look at what has impacted your individual relationship with God and get clarity on steps to repair it.
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Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to my friend, Kendra Conkle and her company Scripture Flips! When I heard the story behind her business, I knew I wanted to feature her here. Tune in to hear said story and for a sweet reminder of who you are in Jesus Christ.
Be sure to check out Scripture Flips for yourself! Kendra is generously providing a 25% coupon Grace25 for Abundant Grace podcast listeners. Enjoy!! You can also follow Kendra on a Facebook or Instagram for Flip Tips and product updates 🤍
Resting in God’s grace doesn’t come naturally to you or me and after we have spent any period of time working to gain God’s acceptance or prove his love, it’s a hard cycle to break. Verses like the ones I read in this episode call you back to grace.
You can grab the list of verses I referenced in today’s episode. You’ll want to keep this list close for when you feel the weight of legalism creeping back in. Rest in Jesus, friend ❤️ Grace is sufficient ❤️
I am excited and thankful to introduce to you Heather Lob Johnson. We had a conversation about finding the redemption in our pain and how God uses the people around us to teach us how we deeply we are loved. She shares a part of her story and offers such hope to those who are hurting or have been hurt. I'm confident that this episode will be a blessing to you as it has been to me.
Check out Heather's website or connect with her on Instagram. To hear more from her, you can also listen to her podcast Take These Ashes.
When trusting God feels intimidating, where do you start? Today I share how trusting God hasn’t always come easily for me, even, or especially, when I was most “religious”. I round out the episode with some helpful tips to seeing God as trustworthy so that you can begin to place things in his hands.
As always, praying for you friend.
Also, I’m giving away a free coaching call!!
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I would love to hear about your experience with this week’s topic! Feel free to reach out on Instagram @emily.abundantgrace or email me hello@emilyklouis.com.
Joining me on the podcast today is my friend Rebekah Palmer! Rebekah boldly shares her story of abuse within her childhood church and then at college. I wanted to have her on to talk about how her relationship with God has been shaped over the years and why she didn’t give up on God or the church altogether. I am encouraged by her faithfulness and I know you will be too!
To connect with Rebekah you can check out her blog or her author site. You can find her on social media too; Linked In, Goodreads, and Facebook.
If you are interested in working through how your past experiences have shaped your view of God, you can grab my free workbook here!
The basis for how I related to God used to be fear of judgment and trying to earn God’s love. Today I talk about the events and resources that changed my life completely! I had been a Christian for years before I understood God’s grace and let me tell you, it transformed me.
If you are looking to repair your own relationship with God, grab my Revival Starter Kit! https://linktr.ee/Emily.Louis
What is legalism and what is the antidote for it? Tune in today’s episode to hear an overview of this topic!
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Grab my Revival Starter Kit here to begin identifying any misrepresentations you’ve been taught about God so you can replace them with truth!
It comes naturally to relate to God on the basis of our performance but oh so life changing when we accept his grace and live from a place of acceptance! My friend Emily talks about how she has learned to accept God’s grace and comfort even after salvation. You will be so encouraged by Emily’s testimony. Enjoy!
It’s easy to assume that anything worth having is hard to get and when it comes to our relationship with God, it can leave us grinding and striving, not realizing there is a different, better way. Jesus invites us only into things that are life-giving. He invites us to cast our burden aside and enter into an easy yoke. So today, that’s what I’m doing; inviting you to let relationship with him be easy.
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Joining me on the podcast today is my friend and mentor, Kent Black. He shares his personal testimony of salvation, how he used to relate to God, how he broke free from legalism, and who
God is to him now. For more resources from him, check his church’s website https://www.riograndebaptist.org
If you relate to Kent’s story of God feeling harsh or His love feeling conditional, grab my Revival Starter Kit for journal prompts and thought provoking questions about who God is to you. It’s your next step to a vibrant, intimate relationship with God! https://linktr.ee/emily.louis
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Today I unpack how unhealthy fear can impact our relationship with a God.
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God’s love is one of the most earth moving forces out there. And when we begin to grasp the unconditional nature of it, it can completely transform us from the inside out!
How simple obedience draws us deeper into relationship with a God and the power in each of our’s stories.
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We know that the gospel applies to our salvation and in this episode I tell you how it applies to everything else in our walk with Jesus too!
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