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On today's episode Jen Brooks, Bible study teacher, author, and speaker joins us to share her wisdom on navigating these difficult times. Together, we explore why our result-driven society makes it challenging to remain still and how we can find a divine purpose hidden in the waiting. Jen offers practical advice for fighting impatience and the temptation to run away when facing uncertainty. By tuning in, you'll gain valuable insights on embracing these periods with faith and trust.
3 ways we’re tempted to run and what to do instead.

1. Instead of devising your own plan - submit to His

2. Instead of resisting Him and turning away from Him - go to Him (Mt 11:28)

3. Instead of letting your thoughts run into destructive places - take them captive to Christ.

Jen is offering a free gift-Spiritual Warfare Toolkit Spiritual Warfare Toolkit - (anchoredandassured.com), which can help you combat negative thoughts and doubts with God's truth. Whether you're currently in a season of waiting or supporting someone who is, this episode promises to leave you feeling encouraged, grounded, and hopeful. Don't miss out on this rich discussion on faith, trust, and spiritual warfare.

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Embark on an intimate odyssey of resilience as Crystal Loyd welcomes the inspiring Robin Sachara, whose personal narrative of overcoming early trauma unveils the raw reality of a silenced child's world. Through our dialogue, Robin reveals her early struggles with abuse and the daunting path to her adolescent marriage, revealing the suffocating pressures from family and religious expectations. Her candid recollections expose a young spirit wrestling with voicelessness yet eventually finding solace in the transformative embrace of faith and self-awareness.

This episode not only recounts the agonizing moments of Robin's life but also celebrates the redemptive journey she undertook, from a harrowing assault at 19 to an unsupported abortion, further testing her self-worth. Robin's unshakeable belief in God emerges as a beacon of hope, guiding her toward a recognition of her intrinsic value and significance in His eyes.

Robin is now helping with the East Tennessee Pregnancy Resource Center https://www.youmakeherbrave.com/? and Deeper Still East Tennessee retreats http://www.deeperstilleasttn.com/? Robin shares her story in hopes to help other women who have been through what she has had to go through in her young childhood, as teenager and as a woman.

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On today's episode Crystal helps us understand why hard things or hard times come into our life. We first talk about the ways we handle those times. She gives us 5 different reasons/possibilities we are facing those hard times or hard things that come into our life.

First, We are in a spiritual battle. Second, God allows that hard thing to come in our life. We see this in Job's life. Third, By our own doing, by own choices, Jonah is a perfect example. Fourth, We reap what others sowed. As children we reap what our parents sowed. Fifth, Life is just so darn hard. In this life we will have troubles.

The next time something hard comes into your life or if you find yourself in a hard situation right now. Ask God to reveal to you.

· God why has this hard thing, or hard time come into my life?

· God which of these 5 reasons is it? Is it any of these reasons at all?

· Write down what God reveals to you in your journal.

· Pray over what God reveals to you.

God loves us in our running days, and in our not so running days too.

· This too shall pass, & brighter days are ahead.

· No Thing is too hard for God.

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I still remember the night I whispered a childish prayer for my future husband, never imagining the profound journey it would spark—a journey that led me to confront my deepest fears and finally say, 'No More Running.' In a candid sharing of my story, we walk through the transformative power of facing God's callings head-on, inspired by Mary the mother of Jesus. As I open up about once dreading the thought of marrying a preacher, you'll see how my tale weaves into the broader tapestry of embracing divine assignments with courage.

This episode is a heartfelt rally cry for those of us who've felt the pull to run when our purpose becomes clear. By examining how Mary's faith during her visitation and subsequent blessing from Elizabeth bolstered her resolve, we'll uncover the strength that comes from steadfast belief in God's plan. It's more than a personal narrative; it's a supportive guide for women wrestling with their potential, offering a glimpse into an exciting new venture designed to coach and uplift. Join me, Crystal Loyd, as we transition from avoidance to engagement, stepping confidently into the roles we're called to fulfill with trust and belief.

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When Chrystal Cuellar speaks, her words carry the weight of lived experience—a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with the grasp of alcohol. Her story, one of raw transformation and unwavering faith, shapes the core of our latest conversation. As an alcohol and accountability coach, Chrystal's mission is to guide women through the murky waters of binge drinking into a life of purpose and sobriety. Her own journey to freedom, deeply intertwined with her Christian faith, offers not just inspiration, but a tangible pathway for those seeking to reclaim their lives from addiction's hold.

Navigating the tumultuous journey to sobriety requires more than sheer willpower; it demands a heartfelt alignment of one's actions with their most profound beliefs and goals. In our heart-to-heart with Chrystal, we uncover the silent battles many face behind closed doors. Through her coaching, she offers a lifeline—grounded in Christ's teachings—by helping others build resilience, set boundaries, and create habits that nurture a sober mindset. Her approach is about transformation, not just abstinence, recognizing every individual's need for a personalized path to recovery.

As we wrap up our time with Chrystal, it's clear that her message isn't just about saying no to alcohol—it's an invitation to join a community dedicated to growth, accountability, and spiritual fulfillment.

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When Julie Seals stepped into the courtroom, shackled and facing life imprisonment, she experienced a moment of surrender unto God that would redefine her entire existence. This episode journeys with Julie as she shares the presence of Jesus during her darkest hour, setting her soul free despite the physical bars around her. Our conversation doesn't just recount the miraculous reduction of her sentence, but it beats with the promise of hope she clung to, a hope that would eventually lead her to touch the lives of many from behind and beyond her former prison walls.

As we wrap up this transformative episode, from inmate to international speaker and author of "All My Hope: A Prisoner No More" stands as a beacon to those still navigating their darkest times. We extend an invitation to our listeners to connect and share their own narratives of hardship and healing, reinforcing our belief in the strength found in collective testimonies.

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Our guest today is Julie Seals, founder & executive director of Julie Seals Ministries , an ordained minister, a prison evangelist, and author of "All my hope a prisoner no more." She joins us to recount her incredible journey from battling spina bifida, losing her leg, and addiction to braving the shadows of the criminal underworld. Her narrative isn't just a tale of survival; it's a penetrating exploration into the heart of faith and the redemptive power of surrender. As Julie opens up about her life's most challenging chapters, we're reminded that the most profound transformations often begin in the depths of despair.

Julie's story is a beacon for anyone who feels trapped in the cycle of running from God and life's adversities. Through her candid discussion of personal loss, entanglement in substance abuse, and the gripping fear of death's grasp, she illustrates the momentous shift that can happen when we stop running and place God as number one in our lives and start facing our trials with divine courage. Her inspiring turnaround, catalyzed by a prayer within prison walls, shows the boundless potential for change through Jesus Christ. Join us as we share Julie's story of hope and the enduring strength through the Holy spirit to rise, renew, and begin anew. Julie was once a drug addict, drug dealer, but now calls herself a hope dealer.

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Have you ever caught yourself running away from a challenge, only to realize that what you're avoiding could be your greatest opportunity for growth? That's exactly where I found myself, trading the comfort of a banking career for the uncertainty of following my true calling. This episode of No More Running is a heart-to-heart about taking courageous leaps toward intentional living and spiritual alignment. Hear my story as we tackle the pressing need to embrace life's difficulties and uncover the transformative power of faith and intention in overcoming them.

What needs to be cut off or pruned in your life, in your 2024? What needs to go in your life? Sometimes the old needs to be cut off to make way for the new in your life. Maybe at one time it did bear fruit but now it doesn’t and it’s causing you to die mentally/to die spiritually/to die financially, to die more and more every day. Maybe there is something that God is waiting for you to cut out/off to give you something better, because he has a better plan.

Expect to leave this episode with a renewed spirit, ready to let some things go, and cut off the things that are standing in between you and God.

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