Thriving In Christ
with Dr. Ioana Popa
Welcome to September! Seasons of transition often invite us to reconsider what success means and whether the path we’re pursuing still reflects the purpose God has placed within us.
And sometimes, th...
Many of us spend years building a successful life while subconsciously building our identity on the very things that can be taken away.
Psychology helps us understand how this happens, but Scripture ...
Often the biggest shifts in our lives do not happen when something changes - but when our perspective does.
Dr. Joy Dahl, Fractional CFO and Workplace Ambassador, spent years climbing the corporate l...
We often think that one of the answers to burnout is better time management. But beneath the calendar struggles there is usually a deeper question: what are we relying on to hold our lives together?
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Welcome to another week of Thriving in Christ! Being here, supporting you through each season of your life is a privilege and joy for me.
And sometimes our seasons are difficult and the greatest batt...
We often assume that increasing our capacity means becoming more disciplined, working harder, or finding a better productivity system.
But the real limitation is not our motivation.
In this episode,...
It is not uncommon to wait sometimes for our deep purpose and ministry to begin in a particular season, not connecting the dots and realizing that God might have already placed us on our mission field...
What if the breakthrough we've been praying for begins with someone willing to walk alongside us?
In this encouraging Renewal Conversation, Robin Greenlee, a Bible teacher, banking risk manager, and ...
Loss has a way of shaking the foundations of what we believe. But what if our deepest questions during these times could become the very place where our faith grows stronger?
In this week's conversat...
Sometimes it is so easy to treat our bodies like a project to fix, instead of a gift to steward.
We can care for everyone around us with patience and compassion, yet quietly carry frustration, shame,...
There are seasons when life doesn't fall apart all at once - it slowly pulls your attention, your peace, and even your relationship with God in a hundred different directions.
Lasting renewal isn't f...
Some of life's deepest wounds might come from what happened to us; and overcoming our past, reshaping our present, and recreating hopes for our future is all a part of healing.
In this inspiring Rene...
Sometimes, the path to healing begins in places we never expected - where faith meets surrender and restoration quietly takes root.
This week's guest on Renewal Conversations, Antoinette Berrafato, o...
In today's busy culture it is common for most of us to get pulled in a hundred different directions - so no wonder that we can feel drained at the end of the day.
And then somewhere between the endle...
I hope you are well! It is not uncommon for us to feel "off" or as if something just isn't right, as we go about our week.
Many times this feeling is not a sign of failure - but a signal that somethi...
I hope you had a blessed week! Here is an insight to consider - What if your overwhelm isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong - but a sign you’ve been carrying too much without the support you need...
Today, I want to share about a common phenomenon: many of us women carry a quiet pressure to do everything well, hold everything together, and never fall short.
This typically stems from a perfection...
There are moments when you pause and wonder: Is this God leading me… or just my own thoughts trying to make sense of things?
In a world full of noise, inner narratives, and pressure to figure everyth...
If you find yourself unable to relax - even when everything looks “fine” on the outside, you’re not alone.
Many of us women live in a body that hasn’t learned how to feel safe on a daily basis.
On t...
There are moments in life, vocation, and leadership when the decision in front of us feels heavier than anything we’ve carried before.
We may be praying, thinking, and seeking clarity - and still fe...
At some point or another, deep loss and hardship have affected all of us. But even our deepest moments of grief do not define us, nor restrict us from discovering our True Self. Because in God's great...
Many of us love God deeply, and yet there are moments when He feels distant, especially in seasons of pressure, grief, or uncertainty.
The Resurrection reveals something surprising: what looked like ...
Many of us love God deeply - and yet there are seasons when He feels distant, unclear, or even absent.
The Resurrection reveals something surprising: the empty tomb, which first felt like loss and co...
Many Christian women leaders feel the weight of responsibility when things stall - wondering if they need to push harder, fix more, or carry the burden alone.
But what if the breakthrough you’re seek...
Welcome to another week of thriving in Christ, and if you celebrate Easter this Sunday - may you have a blessed Easter!
In this month’s mini-series, we explore lessons from the Resurrection, bridging...
Do you have questions about your health or wonder about certain signs and symptoms, but are perhaps a bit nervous to ask your doctor? If so, you are not alone, and this episode will offer you some enc...
Many times we carry a quiet tension: we pray, we believe, and yet… sometimes God feels distant.
Not absent in theory - but distant in experience. And over time, this can create confusion, self-doubt,...
Anxiety doesn’t always show up the way we expect, but there are often warning signs that will tell us when it is near.
In this renewal conversation, Dr. Robyn Graham, an Anxiety Breakthrough Strategi...
This week, I re-share an episode about talking with others about your faith, from my own personal experience.
It is because of one experience that I turned back to God several decades ago, and we can...
Have you ever felt guilt for dedicating time to your career or perhaps caring for others while things at home are not quite done?
In this renewal conversation, Dr. Kayla Fresco, a physician and mom, ...
What if your exhaustion isn’t just from your workload - but from your screen time? This week, Dr. Randa Anderson joins me, and together we explore digital fasting and digital discernment - a Christ-ce...
I pray for you and hope that you all had a wonderful week! This week I am re-sharing this inspirational video to help you lead and give in Christ from a grounded presence.
Many of us have learned to ...
I pray you are well! This month, we revisit some important past episodes following the theme of FAITH, as we walk with God during this Lenten season.
In this episode, I share some important concepts...
In this powerful conversation, Kathy Abraham shares how her journey from physician assistant to entrepreneur to full-time ministry leader reveals a “red thread” of vocation: to love God, know God, and...
Restoration IS possible! And here is a quick Christian restorative practice to help you reset as you enter into the weekend.
This guided contemplation, inspired by Psalm 139:10, helps you listen for ...
If you are already burned out - or close to it - you may feel a quiet urgency to “get back to yourself,” to recover, to feel alive again. At the same time, the idea of doing one more thing can feel ov...
