Club vs Cult — 3 Signs You’re in the Wrong Room👉 Cult-like thinking is everywhere — in business, in leadership, in faith spaces. Here’s how to spot it — and how to stay grounded in wisdom and freedom.In this video, you’ll learn:✅ 3 signs a space has crossed the line from community to control✅ The Club vs Cult test — and how to use it in faith, business, and life✅ How to stay clear, grounded, and free as you grow✨ If you’re done playing small or getting trapped in the wrong rooms—And you’re ready for success that feeds your soul—Let’s talk.🎯 Book your Clarity Call: https://aprilbragg.com/connect
Stop Overthinking Success — How to Simplify to SucceedAre you gifted… but overthinking your way out of success?👉 If you’re tired of trying to “figure it all out,” doing more, or working harder — this is for you.In this Live, I share:✅ 3 signs you’re overthinking success✅ 3 practical shifts to simplify your path forward✅ How to focus on the actions that actually move the needle — without burning outBecause success shouldn’t come at the cost of your soul.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Overthinking00:25 The Trap of Overthinking01:19 Principled Steps to Simplify Success01:36 Three Signs You're Overthinking Success04:59 Shift 1: Focus on One Clear Outcome08:03 Shift 2: Prune Your Business13:09 Shift 3: Execute Small and Fast15:46 Conclusion: Aligning Success with Your Soul⸻If this resonated with you — and you’re ready to simplify to succeed — I invite you to start with a Clarity Call:👉 https://aprilbragg.as.me/ClarityOn the call, we’ll uncover the ONE thing keeping you stuck… and decide what to do about it.⸻#SimplifyToSucceed #Overthinking #ClarityCoach #GiftedEntrepreneurs #SoulAlignedSuccess
When Self Denial turns into Soul Denial
In today’s Live we bust three toxic myths about “dying to self,” show you the biblical difference between anxious self-consciousness and mature self-awareness, and offer a practical shift that frees you to live soul-full rather than self-less.
00:00 Introduction: Self-Denial vs. Soul Denial
00:53 The Subtle Lie: It's Not All About You
01:35 The Goal of This Video02:36 Three Myths and One Freeing Shift
05:29 Myth 1: Self-Denial is the Goal of the Christian Life
11:32 Myth 2: Self-Awareness is Prideful
22:32 Myth 3: Holy People Forget Their Needs
31:25 Conclusion: Embrace Soulfulness
31:54 Final Thoughts and Resources👇
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I Left Full-Time Ministry… and Found My Calling | How to Know the Difference Between Career and CallingIs your career the same as your calling? I used to think so—until I left full-time ministry and discovered what I was actually made for.In this video, I’ll share: • The truth about why your job is NOT your identity • What calling really is (and how it never left you) • How to design your business to SERVE your calling, not steal from itWhether you’re a burned-out entrepreneur, a ministry leader in transition, or simply someone who feels like “there has to be more”—this is for you.🎯 Download the Free Guide:https://aprilbragg.com/connectClarify what’s slowing you down or weighing you down—and take your next step with confidence.📞 Book a Free Clarity Call:https://aprilbragg.as.me/ClarityIn just 30 minutes, we’ll uncover the ONE decision that could change everything.
Are you exhausted from trying to do all the right things—but still not seeing the growth you expected?You’re not lazy.You’re not broken.You’re just chasing strategies that were never meant to sustain you.In this video, I’ll show you: • Why trendy tactics are burning you out • The 3 timeless truths that actually lead to growth • How to build a business that aligns with your calling—not just the current algorithmThis is for the gifted but overextended entrepreneur—the one who wants to do meaningful work without sacrificing her soul.⸻Free Clarity Call:If you’re tired of tweaking and ready to get clear on what really works—book your free Clarity Call here:https://aprilbragg.as.me/ClarityWe’ll uncover the real bottleneck and simplify your next steps—so you can grow without exhaustion.
Helping Too Much Is Hurting Your BusinessAnd It’s Costing You Your Focus, Your Energy, and Your IncomeYou’re helpful. Compassionate. Always showing up for others.But what if all that “helping” is keeping your business small—and your soul exhausted?In this video, I’m sharing the 3 hidden ways overhelping is sabotaging your business… and the powerful shift that will set you free.We’ll cover:✅ Why overgiving creates false urgency✅ How repeating yourself without systems keeps you stuck✅ And how constant interruptions are killing your creative powerMost importantly—you’ll discover what to do instead.You don’t need to hustle harder.You need to lead with sacred clarity.📌 If you’re ready to simplify your business, reclaim your focus, and actually start growing without burnout—➡️ Book a free Clarity Call: https://aprilbragg.as.me/Clarity
Feeling called to lead—but afraid it’s unbiblical?
In this episode, I unpack the dangerous misunderstanding around the word submit—and how it’s kept gifted Christian women stuck, silent, and second-guessing their calling. We’ll explore what the Bible actually says about leadership, identity, and agency—and why it’s time to reclaim your voice without compromising your faith.
🎯 This episode is for the woman who loves God, leads well, and is done dimming her light.
💡 You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a biblical lens for leadership.
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Overthinking is exhausting.
Ever find yourself stuck in endless loops of indecision, second-guessing every choice, and waiting for the "perfect moment"?
The truth is, indecision steals your time, energy, and peace. But the good news? You don’t have to stay stuck.
In this LIVE, I’ll walk you through my 5-step framework to make clear, confident decisions—even when fear tries to hold you back.
🔹 Here’s What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Why indecision drains you more than action
🔹 How to recognize when fear is keeping you stuck
🔹 The Fear vs. Faith Decision Framework for quick, confident choices
🔹 How to stop waiting for certainty and start moving forward
If you’ve ever been stuck in decision paralysis, pro/con list overload, or endless meetings that go nowhere—this is for you.
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🔹🔹 Stop waiting to be chosen – step into your calling.
Are you waiting for permission to step into your next level?
The truth is, no one is coming to pick you. And that’s a good thing. If you feel called, that’s all the confirmation you need.
In this Live, we’ll break down:
✔️ Why women hold themselves back from leadership
✔️ The hidden cost of waiting for permission
✔️ The 3-part framework to step into your calling with confidence
✨ NEXT STEPS
✅ Comment below: What’s ONE thing you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” for?
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Summer has a way of slipping by. And sometimes we're torn, trying to cram too much goodness into too few days.
Whether you want this to be the GREATEST summer of all, the LAZIEST summer of all, the most PRODUCTIVE summer of all, or maybe a combination of THEM ALL - I've got you.
Here's a simple 3 step framework for making the most of our moments, for the days are long, but the years are short and fleeting!
Oh, and also, in case you struggle with a bit of FUN-guilt (like I did, thinking "I should be doing more for GOD instead of having fun!") - definitely give this episode a listen. I'd love for you to see that that guilt does NOT come from God, but is actually a tactic the Enemy uses to diminish our light!
Oh, and here's the links mentioned in the episode -
https://www.youtube.com/@HeavenlyPlaced
When I was a child, I believed in Happy Ever Afters.
I believed God was going to bring me a perfect man, and I was going to fall perfectly in love, and we were going to have a perfect wedding, and live happily every after, with our couple of perfect kids.
And then I went to college, a GREAT place for that perfect man to find me (especially in the olden days - before all the dating apps) and I learned this valuable lesson -
He couldn't find me if I was hiding all the time.
Sometimes, we're taught that we as Christians should ALWAYS be waiting - that FAITH requires waiting for God to take action on our behalf.
And SOMETIMES, that is true. But JUST sometimes.
Sometimes, FAITH looks like, well, looking! And it's in the looking, that we learn more about ourselves. And that is GROWTH, and that's a good thing!
So, here's some unconventional advice from a Christian life coach who is very happily married (on most days, lol! - because NOBODY AND NO RELATIONSHIP IS ALWAYS PERFECTLY PERFECT!!!)
What are your thoughts about money?
And, do they cause you to be suspicious of it, or good stewards of it?
Broadly speaking, I believe Christians have been led by the Enemy to be suspicious of money. "The love of money is the root of all evil."
It's so clever of him to take the words of JESUS and twist them through the centuries to convince us to be afraid of money and wealth, instead of seeing it for the USEFUL tool that it is!
When we as Christians, and especially as Christian women, become confident stewards of the resources God gives us, and use our God-given intelligence and our God-given gifts to INCREASE our wealth and abundance, just imagine how we can use that tool to expand our influence in the world!
Let's not fear it - and of course, let's not see it as a replacement for God in our life.
I wanted to interview Danesca because she has gone from huge debt as a single mom, to conquering that mountain by applying wise biblical principles of stewardship, to NOW educating others in financial matters and also as a day trader.
I was dying to learn more - and I thought you'd like to join me!
To get more info about Danesca, follow her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/danesca_7/
Want a GREAT marriage?
Here's tip #1 - Never take marriage advice from people who don't enjoy their marriage - in ALL aspects.
I was raised to believe that a "godly" marriage should look a certain way -
Husband leads in all things,
Wife submits in all things,
Children obey in all things,
And dogs are better than cats as pets.
Dogs are loyal. Cats are too independent.
Okay - that last part was a stretch, but not by much.
Here's the problem I see. We are looking for the "perfect formula" to avoiding divorce, and having a great marriage,
Not realizing that the Bible is about FAITH, not formulas.
And the "perfect formula" for marriage was - if the wife submits, the marriage will be great.
Maybe. Maybe not.
Maybe the marriage will be about 2 people devoting all their time, energy and attention to the selfishness of one person.
And that's not a great thing - not for either person.
Listen, I both LOVE to help couples stay HAPPILY married forever AND ALSO believe that "avoiding divorce at all costs" is the WRONG goal.
Is marriage a picture of Christ and His Bride, the church? Yes.
But an abusive marriage? That is an EVIL corruption of God's beautiful design.
Let's not turn a blind eye to it.
Let's not be guilty of telling a woman to "submit" to abuse.
Let's not make "a forever marriage" an idol in our churches, and ignore the real needs of the people in the marriage.
A STRONG marriage, a HEALTHY marriage, a MUTUALLY loving marriage - that's the best buffer against divorce.
Let's not rely upon a simple "submission" formula to replace the work of admonishing, exhorting, teaching, bearing one another's burdens, and mutual submission that we as Christians are called to do.
Were you told, "Train up a child, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Were you promised, if you parent correctly, everything will be okay.
Were you pressured to insist that your kids obey, promptly, completely, with a positive attitude, every time, every adult?
Were you taught a PARENTING MYTH?
I've never met a parent who didn't have the desire to be the best parent possible to their kids.
And, parenting is a sensitive topic.
And parents are getting so much conflicting advice. After 22 years, I'm sharing my secret but strong opinion.
Just so you know, I don't think we're doing our kids any favors by not trusting that we know what's best for our kids.
That's why I say that parents need to be confident!
Then, I debunk the fear myth I learned at church that would have made me into a hyper-controlling parent.
And, finally, I share why I believe raising our kids to be strong, instead of training them to be submissive, is the far superior (and Biblical) approach.
Have you ever CRAVED wisdom?
I remember when I was a little girl, and I wanted to know EVERYTHING.
I'm sure my questions drove my family nuts.
(I KNOW they drove my teachers nuts - they told me so!)
But it just seemed to me, if you knew more, you'd make better decisions.
And better decisions would lead to a better life.
Anyway, that's what I thought when I was about age 8.
Now, at 47? I am CONVINCED of it.
So, I thought I would share with you the stages we pass through to go from IGNORANCE (everyone's starting spot) to WISDOM - and how that can help us become SELF AWARE of our own blind spots!
I think that's pretty cool - but remember, I was the nerdy kid at school asking ALL the questions!
Here's the thing to remember, especially if you are like me, with an insatiable desire for growth -
NOT EVERONE is like you.
And that's okay.
That does not make them wrong, or you WEIRD.
It makes you WISE.
There's a saying, Ignorance is bliss.
The more you learn, the more you desire to learn.
If I had to choose between wisdom or bliss -
I'd choose wisdom. I'd envy the blissful person next to me, lol!
But I would STILL choose wisdom.
What would you choose?
So, that's my warning before you listen to this episode!
Are you looking for a better time management system so you'll have more time to spend with the ones you love, and doing the things you love to do?
Or, are you looking for a time management system that will help you get EVERYTHING done, regardless of its importance to you and your purpose and goals in life?
This episode dives into how "time management" stops being a tool, and potentially becomes a TRAP - when it is used indiscriminately.
Especially geared for Christians who feel guilty about resting when there's ALWAYS more that can be done for the Kingdom of God,
I hope that this episode will give you:
greater discernement, greater peace, and more confidence
As well as gently nudge you to make MORE time for God's gift of REST in your life.
PS - ready to escape the time management trap and enjoy the benefits of having more time, getting more done, without hustle, without fear, but not sure where to start? Start here by booking a Clarity call at https://aprilbragg.as.me/clarity
Ever wished you had more time?
Ever feel guilty for wanting more time for yourself?
What if those 2 things are linked?
There's a reason why most women's time management problem is not going to be solved by "becoming more efficient" or "going to a digital calendar".
I know. I tried. I even bought a HUGE wall calendar and wrote EVERYTHING down - and still didn't have time.
Because there were 3 people stealing my time.
And that's why I now know this - if we don't stop the steal, it won't help to make more time - because that extra time will just get taken too.
(kinda like government with our income taxes - but I'll keep this non-political, lol!)
Listen, TIME is the currency of our life. It's what we use to buy experience and memories and share our gifts and presence with others.
May this video inspire you to see your time as your most VALUABLE asset to steward.
I'm concerned that we as Christians have accepted BUSY-ness as NORMAL.
I'm not talking about being productive. I'm talking about that rushed feeling we all have when we believe "there's not enough time for me to do what I need to do."
Does your life feel BUSY - all the time?
In this episode, I explain the difference between being "busy" for a season versus being busy as a lifestyle, and how I was taught that Godliness looks like "being busy all the time" and why I believe that is actually a lie from the Enemy rather than way God designed us to exist.
I also share the BIG reason why I have chosen to reject "busyness" as a normal state, especially for Christians.
Finally, I share a few reasons why we fall into the busy trap, and 3 steps for breaking free from it.
Don't you love a great shortcut - a life hack - something that makes life easier or better?
That's what I think WISDOM does.
Only problem was, I used to think, "It takes a LOT of time to become wiser. Or a LOT of experience."
Well, recently, I realized that I have been using a shortcut to WISDOM for a long time.
Today, I'm sharing that Wisdom shortcut with you.
I like to think of it as "Put 100 years of wisdom in the same room and grow wiser in one day"
And that's why I love the idea of "Cultivating Intergenerational Wisdom"
In this episode, I share where I got the idea, how I implement it, and how you can start too.
I'd love to hear your perspective - do you have wise women in your life from different age groups that you love to spend time with?
The Faith To Do Hard Things?
I have a saying. "Life's not meant to be HARD; it's meant to be LIVED."
I started telling myself that sometime in my late 30's.
See, up to that point, I was always trying to make life easier.
And, in A LOT of areas, I succeeded.
I simplified my home, I automated my homeschooling, I mastered budgeting, I even got on board with exercising on a regular basis.
It felt like I was a real ADULT, lol!
And then God prompted me to do something NEW, something DIFFERENT, something HARD.
Because life isn't supposed to get easier and easier - we're supposed to GROW AND GROW.
As we grow, what WAS HARD becomes easy, and we have more capacity and more capability.
WHY is life like this?
BECAUSE it does US good, it does the WORLD good, when we exercise FAITH.
So, in this episode, I share what "HARD" thing I'm up to these days, why I believe we are called to WALK by FAITH, and how I hope YOU too will commit to WALKING BY FAITH...
Even if it feels hard.
PS - That book I was talking about? Here's the first chapter for FREE - https://aprilbragg.com/book/