In this second part of The 7 Pillars of Godly Self-Esteem, Shawnda shows you how to walk confidently each day through four life-changing pillars: Purpose, Growth Mindset, Healthy Boundaries, and Gratitude & Praise. You’ll learn how to live from peace, not pressure; how to see your progress as God’s process; and how gratitude transforms comparison into contentment. This episode is an invitation to live your confidence daily — not chase it occasionally. 🌿 Confidence in Christ isn’t loud — it’s steady, peaceful, and rooted in purpose. Subscribe to The Self-Love Guided Journaling Experience wherever you listen. Visit www.WithGodHerStory.com for more Christian encouragement on self-worth and Bible journaling tools. Share this series with a friend who needs a reminder of her worth in Christ. Subscribe to the Self-Love Journey Newsletter for prayers and prompts with weekly encouragement. Follow Shawnda on Instagram @WithGodHerStory for daily Scripture affirmations and journaling inspiration.

In this episode, Shawnda introduces the "Seven Pillars of Godly Self‑Esteem" series and focuses on the first three pillars: identity in Christ, self‑acceptance, and integrity. She explains how true confidence is rooted in who God says you are, not in achievements or comparisons. Through Scripture, journaling prompts, affirmations, and prayer, listeners are guided to remember their worth, replace shame with God’s truth, and align their actions with their beliefs. Practical exercises help turn understanding into a daily spiritual practice. Join next week for part two to explore the remaining pillars—purpose, growth, boundaries, and gratitude—and learn how to live out lasting, God‑centered confidence.   Stay Connected Thank you for tuning in! 💛 If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to follow the podcast for more inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to help you grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected — I love hearing your reflections and stories! You can find me here: 📸 Instagram: @WithGodHerStory 📌 Pinterest: With God, Her Story Blog 🌐 Blog: With God, Her Story 🔗 Gumroad: All Resources + Podcast Links Grow Deeper with These Faith-Filled Resources For deeper reflection and spiritual growth, explore some of my top recommendations on Amazon: Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer…   This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping me continue to share faith, freedom, and encouragement with women everywhere. 💜

This is the final episode of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series — and it’s all about learning how to release the weight of worry that keeps your heart restless and your mind racing. If you’ve ever felt consumed by “what ifs,” or carried anxiety like a constant companion, this episode will help you discover what it means to trade worry for worship and fear for faith. We’ll explore Philippians 4:6–7 together, unpack what it means to cast your cares daily, and walk through practical journaling steps to help you find lasting peace in God’s presence.   Worry doesn’t change tomorrow — it only drains today.Peace begins when you stop carrying what God has already promised to handle. Join the Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter — your weekly faith and journaling guide designed to help you release what’s heavy and embrace God’s peace, confidence, and truth. Join the newsletter 🎧 Revisit the Full Series: Part 1 — Cast It, Don’t Carry It: How to Stop Comparing and Start Living Confident in Christ Part 2 — Cast It, Don’t Carry It: Breaking Free from Past Hurts 📸 Connect with me on Instagram @WithGodHerStory — share your journal reflections or post your favorite takeaway using #CastItDontCarryIt. Let’s celebrate how God is moving in your heart and healing your story together.   Stay Connected Thank you for tuning in! 💛 If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to follow the podcast for more inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to help you grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected — I love hearing your reflections and stories! You can find me here: 📸 Instagram: @WithGodHerStory 📌 Pinterest: With God, Her Story Blog 🌐 Blog: With God, Her Story 🔗 Gumroad: All Resources + Podcast Links Grow Deeper with These Faith-Filled Resources For deeper reflection and spiritual growth, explore some of my top recommendations on Amazon: Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer…   This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping me continue to share faith, freedom, and encouragement with women everywhere. 💜  

In part two of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series, this episode guides you through breaking free from past hurts using scripture, journaling prompts, and practical steps. Centered on 1 Peter 5:7, it explores how to recognize wounds, release control through forgiveness, and replace lies with God’s truth. Follow the episode’s heart work: write a release letter, create a casted page in your journal, and use a daily prayer to surrender pain and receive peace. Short, actionable practices and biblical encouragement help you reclaim healing as a daily process.   Stay Connected Thank you for tuning in! 💛 If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to follow the podcast for more inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to help you grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected — I love hearing your reflections and stories! You can find me here: 📸 Instagram: @WithGodHerStory 📌 Pinterest: With God, Her Story Blog 🌐 Blog: With God, Her Story  🔗 Gumroad: All Resources + Podcast Links Grow Deeper with These Faith-Filled Resources For deeper reflection and spiritual growth, explore some of my top recommendations on Amazon: Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer…   This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping me continue to share faith, freedom, and encouragement with women everywhere. 💜

Welcome to Part 1 of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series! In this powerful episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles Christian women face — comparison. Through Scripture, journaling, and reflection, you’ll learn how to stop measuring your worth by others’ success and start walking confidently in your God-given purpose. Comparison steals joy; contentment restores it. When you root your worth in Christ, you stop striving to be seen — and start standing confidently in who you already are. Journaling Prompts: Where am I tempted to compare my journey to someone else’s? How does God uniquely see and value me apart from comparison? What truth from Scripture can I replace comparison with today?  Join the Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter — get weekly devotionals, prompts, and encouragement to deepen your confidence in Christ. Tag me @WithGodHerStory — I’d love to see your journaling space and what God’s teaching you through this episode. My Top Journals from Amazon. Affiliate links in this post; I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer...

Have you ever tried to push your past under the rug, only to find it keeps resurfacing? In this episode of Diving Deeper into the Bible Journaling Podcast, we talk about why naming your wounds matters, how ignoring them affects our lives, and how God meets us in the honest places of our hearts. I’ll share from my own journey—how naming my wounds gave me language to pray, helped me feel less alone, and opened the door for God’s healing. Together, we’ll look at Scripture, reflect on journaling prompts, and invite God into the places we’ve been tempted to overlook. You don’t have to carry those hidden wounds anymore, friend. God is with you, and He is faithful to heal. Episode Prayer & Journal Guide Download   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why ignoring your past doesn’t make it disappear—it only delays healing How naming wounds gives your prayers language and power The way God transforms wounds into testimonies of His goodness Simple journaling prompts to help you process with Him Go Deeper With These Resources Prayer Journal for Women – Helps you stay rooted in Scripture and prayer as you process. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst – Encouragement for when life feels broken. Stay Connected Download More Free Resources: Visit withgodherstory.com   Join My Self Love Journal Newsletter: Get weekly journaling prompts, devotionals, and encouragement delivered straight to your inbox.   Read More on the Blog: Explore posts like my latest 7 Ways People Pleasing Robs Your Joy for continued encouragement.     (These are resources I personally recommend and may include affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to week three of our Mirror Affirmation Audio series, where we delve into the transformative practice of "Flipping the Script." Take a moment to inhale God's peace and exhale the tension you've been carrying. This week's focus is on recognizing the stories your mind tells and replacing them with God's truth-filled narrative. Through powerful affirmations like "I reject lies and replace them with truth," you'll learn to align your thoughts with divine wisdom and strengthen your mental resilience. Every morning, reinforce your inner transformation with affirmations such as "God’s truth shapes my thoughts" and "I choose words that give life to my mind and heart." These declarations encourage the renewal of your mind, as inspired by Romans 12:2, and help you discard harsh, limiting beliefs. Join us in prayer, seeking guidance to recognize and replace lies with truth and to see ourselves through God's loving perspective. Together, let's intentionally practice speaking truth and kindness into our lives this week, empowered by faith and purpose.   Ready to continue your self-love journey?Subscribe to the Self-Love Journey Newsletter for weekly mirror affirmations, scripture-based journaling prompts, and encouragement to build kinder self-talk as you grow in faith and confidence. Let’s walk this journey of healing and self-compassion together. 👉 Join now here: Self-Love Journal Newsletter

Welcome to the second week of our Mirror Affirmation Audio series. This episode encourages us to reflect on how we speak to ourselves by asking the profound question: Would I say this to someone I love? Through mirror affirmations, we are reminded of the importance of treating ourselves with the same kindness and grace that we offer to others. The episode presents affirmations meant to inspire self-compassion, including, "I deserve the same grace I give others," "I will speak to myself with kindness," and "I am worthy of compassion even when I fall short." These declarations are encouraged to be repeated while looking in the mirror, reminding us that we are worthy of love and gentleness. Inspired by the scripture from Mark 12:31, we explore the idea that loving our neighbors as ourselves means showing love and grace to ourselves. Listeners are invited to challenge their inner critics by responding to themselves as they would to a cherished friend or family member, fostering a nurturing and compassionate inner dialogue. Ready to continue your self-love journey?Subscribe to the Self-Love Journey Newsletter for weekly mirror affirmations, scripture-based journaling prompts, and encouragement to build kinder self-talk as you grow in faith and confidence. Let’s walk this journey of healing and self-compassion together. 👉 Join now here: Self-Love Journal Newsletter

Welcome to our Mirror Affirmation Audio! Speak God’s Truth Over Yourself Daily.  This episode focuses on building self-talk rooted in kindness, emphasizing the importance of being gentle with yourself. We introduce core mirror affirmations, encouraging you to declare, "I am worthy of kindness, including from myself." Learn to allow God's grace to influence your inner dialogue, and practice daily affirmations to nurture self-compassion. Speak kindness into your life and let these affirmations rewrite your self-narratives in a positive light. Join us in a journey towards self-love and understanding.   Join our Self-Love Journey Community today and receive weekly encouragement, journaling prompts, and exclusive resources—like this guided affirmation session—to help you grow in self-love and see yourself through God’s eyes. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Let’s grow together, one journal page and one declaration at a time. 👉 Click here to join now!

Feeling stuck in your faith or your day-to-day life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Diving Deeper, we delve into how gratitude journaling can help you break free from feeling stuck, find clarity, and deepen your faith, even when life feels overwhelming. We dive into practical gratitude journaling tips, faith-based journaling prompts, and powerful affirmations to shift your perspective and help you find God’s hope in the middle of uncertainty. You’ll discover how gratitude becomes a spiritual weapon to fight anxiety, overthinking, and discouragement, helping you cultivate peace and stay rooted in God’s truth. Whether you’re struggling with emotional overwhelm, mental blocks, or spiritual dryness, this episode will equip you with actionable steps and scriptural encouragement to keep moving forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your mindset and learn how to journal gratitude during challenging times so that you can experience greater joy, resilience, and spiritual growth. 🌿 Stay connected! Join our Self-Love Journaling Community by subscribing to our newsletter, where you’ll receive weekly journaling prompts, self-love encouragement, and resources to deepen your gratitude practice. Let’s journey together toward loving ourselves the way God loves us—one journal page at a time. Subscribe to the newsletter here ➡️ Sign Up 30 Day Gratitude Journal

Are you struggling to love yourself in the middle of your healing, hustle, or heartache? You’re not alone. In this soul-stirring episode, I’m showing you how I use gratitude journaling to gently shift my mindset, silence harsh self-talk, and step into the truth of how God sees me—worthy, beautiful, and deeply loved. In this episode, you’ll walk away with: How to acknowledge where you are without shame Ways to celebrate the good in you—even when it feels small How to invite God into your self-talk and rewrite the narrative Simple rituals to start building self-love into your daily routine BONUS: Grab your 30-Day Gratitude Journal and my 7-Day Self-Love Guide—designed to jumpstart your journey with scripture, journal prompts, and daily affirmations. You’ll find both in the show notes! Whether you’re listening on your commute, during quiet time, or in a moment when you need a reminder, you’ll walk away feeling lighter, stronger, and reminded that you’re already enough. Follow the podcast and sign up for the Self-Love Journal newsletter to get more tools, inspiration, and exclusive resources for growing gracefully and truthfully. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Linktree, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog Episodes straight to your Inbox! Together, we’re building a life anchored in hope and filled with God’s peace.  When it’s appropriate, you can access your free PDF, and you can download it through Google Drive. You can print it out for pen-and-paper journaling or on any device compatible with digital journaling apps. Happy journaling, and may your journey with God be enriched!” My top Fav’s for use in your journaling time from Amazon. **Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer...

Send us a text When betrayal breaks your trust, it can feel like everything shatters—your peace, your confidence, and sometimes even your faith in people. But healing doesn’t have to wait for an apology. In this episode, we explore how gratitude journaling becomes a powerful companion when picking up the pieces. Gratitude doesn’t erase the pain, but it shifts your perspective. It helps you notice what’s still whole and working and where God is still present in your story. You’ll walk away wit...

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by everything life throws your way? This episode is for you. In Episode 4 of the How I Use Gratitude Journaling series, I’m walking you through four powerful, faith-based steps to help you slow down, release the pressure, and reconnect with peace through gratitude. In this episode, you’ll walk away with: How to acknowledge your stress without judgmentHow to shift your focus with simple gratitude practicesHow to invite God into the tension and let Him carry t...

Send us a text Self-love can feel hard—especially when you’re used to being your own worst critic. But in this second episode of the How I Use Gratitude Journaling series, I’m showing you how gratitude can shift the way you see yourself—with grace, truth, and a little daily intention. This episode is your gentle reminder that you don’t have to feel full of self-love to start walking in it. With journal in hand and God at your side, healing begins one honest page at a time. ✨ You’ll walk away ...

Send us a text Do your thoughts ever spiral into self-doubt, shame, or “not enough” talk? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode of Diving Deeper, I’m showing you how I personally use gratitude journaling to interrupt negative thinking and replace it with God’s truth. You’ll learn how to: Recognize negative thoughts without shameInvite gratitude into the same space as struggleReframe lies through the lens of Philippians 4:8Anchor your new mindset with simple gratitude-based pr...

Send us a text When life changes—relationships shift, roles evolve, or plans fall apart—it’s easy to feel lost. In this episode of Diving Deeper, I’m sharing how gratitude journaling helped me find peace during big transitions and how you can use it too. You’ll learn how to: Recognize and name the season you’re inUse gratitude to ground yourself emotionally and spirituallyReflect on God’s faithfulness when the future feels unclearReframe your mindset with faith-based journaling prompts🎧 Takea...

Send us a text Are you celebrating your wins, or are you rushing past them, thinking they’re not “big enough” to matter? In this episode of Diving Deeper, we’re shifting the focus from self-doubt to self-celebration! Too often, we minimize our progress, but God calls us to acknowledge and rejoice in the growth He’s doing within us. Join me as we walk through powerful journaling prompts to help you reflect on past successes, speak life over your journey, and create a Confidence Journal—a daily...

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, like you don’t belong, or that at any moment someone will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? You’re not alone. In this powerful two-part series, we tackle self-doubt and imposter syndrome head-on, replacing fear with faith, lies with truth, and hesitation with bold, God-given confidence. Through guided journaling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps, you’ll learn how to: Identify and silence your inner crit...

Send us a text What happens after the gratitude challenge ends? How do you keep thankfulness alive in everyday life? In this final episode of the Week of Gratitude series, we reflect on the past seven days and discover how to make gratitude a lasting habit. Gratitude isn’t just a one-time practice—it’s a mindset shift that can bring more joy, peace, and resilience into your life. In this episode, we’ll explore: How has gratitude shaped your mindset over the past week Simple ways to carry grat...

Send us a text Week of Gratitude: Cultivate Thankfulness Throughout the Week Ready to transform your mindset and deepen your gratitude practice? In this guided gratitude journaling experience, you’ll embark on a powerful journey to cultivate thankfulness every single day. This podcast is designed to jumpstart your gratitude journaling, helping you break through negativity, rewire your thoughts, and embrace a heart of appreciation. This 2-part series will walk you through reflective prompts, p...