Snacks for the Soul: Recent Episodes
Christine Jean
My name is Christine and I am a D1 student athlete navigating a performance based culture while trying to maintain the whimsy and wonder despite the strenuous demands of life on the go. On this podcast you will encounter encouragement and rest through poetry, journal entry’s, and stories to give your soul a Light snack!
Back and (sorta) better than ever for a new season of Snacks for the Soul. Today I talk about busyness and encourage listeners to take ONE step.
Today I share a story about an opportunity to make a new friend. Opportunities will always present themselves, but it is our choice to jump at them.
With a world that is constantly in a rush, our response should be to rest. Today I share how important it is to do just that.
Today I share about my day and how I was flooded with irrational feelings. I encourage listeners to recognize that we are not defined by our feelings and we have the power to overcome them in its’ own time.
Today I talk about my rollercoaster week and how my sadness quickly turned into celebration. There is a time for everything in life, a time to mourn and a time to dance.
Today I share a lesson I learned from surfing. Sometimes we let the oncoming waves intimidate us to the point where we don’t even paddle for what’s to come. I encourage the listeners today to just go for it!
Today I share a lesson I learned from my beach volleyball practice. I discuss how pride can disrupt our peace of mind.
Today I share about a conversation I had with a friend. I uncover how FOMO and social media can leave us discontent, but through a grateful heart we can overcome dissatisfaction.
Today I share a poem entitled “Aquarium World.” I shed light on how our worlds may feel small now, but this does not mean it is our reality forever.
Today I share a story and the lesson I learned from pulling out of a gas station. I explain how the intentions behind our actions are much more important than the actions themselves.
Today I share a journal entry from when I first started college volleyball practices. It sometimes sounds cheesy saying “enjoy the process” but when we really take that statement to heart, we are enabled to find joy in all circumstances.
Today I share a poem on peace. I explain what it is to have inner peace over being in a circumstance that gives peace.
Today I share a poem about staying content in a season of waiting. Whatever season you are in, take heart knowing that you are right where you are supposed to be!