Thriving In Christ

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with Dr. Ioana Popa

Lifting Up Our Neighbors Who Are Suffering - In Prayer grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

There's so much happening in our world right now, from hurricanes in Florida, upcoming elections, to ongoing struggles across the country and in the world.

Most likely you...

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Staying Peaceful and Centered in Christ During Divisive Election Season grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

It’s election season in the United States, and with so much inflammatory news and commentary, how can we stay peaceful and centered like Christ?

This is challenging...

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Can We 'Create' TIME For Ourselves? One Powerful Psychological Concept grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go staying in flow

by Dr. Ioana Popa

How many of us feel we don’t have enough time in the day to regenerate and do self-care? One of the most common complaints I hear from people, including myself years...

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Is Decision Fatigue Impacting Your Self-care Habits? Key Way to Address It grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

As Christian women professionals and servant leaders busy helping others, we often wonder how to build and sustain meaningful rituals and habits that can help us regenerate...

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Training Your Focus: Aligning with God's Higher Ways grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Are you familiar with this verse (this is one of my favorites!): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are...

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Harnessing the Power of Emotions: Wisdom from the Bible, Science & Psychology grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

As Christian women, we are often more in touch with our emotions, which can sometimes carry negative connotations, especially in social situations.

You might have heard...

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Stuck In Negative Stories? Insights: God’s Ways to Heal Our Thoughts grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Our mind produces thousands and thousands of thoughts each day, and based on research, many of them are actually negative and repetitive.

So does this mean that we are stuck...

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Setting Intentions Effortlessly Using Psychology For The Kingdom grow with scriptures & science & psychology sustaining wholesome habits

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Do intentions matter or not for the Kingdom? And if so, how can I set intentions in a way that feels effortless? Is there a way that God created our brain to support us in...

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Short Contemplative Practice: Release The Cares of the World with Scripture after workday - separate & release grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Last episode, I shared about the significance of a Separate & Release routine in order for us to let go of the day effectively and 'put the cares of the world to the...

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Central Step in Changing Habits & Overcoming Conformity: Science & Scripture grow with scriptures & science & psychology sustaining wholesome habits

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Many Christian women love to be servant leaders, give to others and nurture communities. At the same time, as they do this, they can get pulled into group dynamics such as...

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Asceticism As Healthy Detachment - 'Like A Tree' Contemplation for Christian Women contemplative practices grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Here is an invitation to spend some time today with Scripture verse in a short contemplative practice.

The Bible verse in this episode I absolutely love, and I pray that it...

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Nurturing Gratitude: Mindset Shift, Scriptures & Tips for Christian Women care for the soul - true self grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go

by Dr. Ioana Popa

You might have heard of the importance of cultivating Gratitude in our daily lives. But extending gratitude sometimes is confusing, especially if we are having negative...

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In God’s Hands: Finding Trust in His Work Through You achieving highest potential grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go

by Dr. Ioana Popa

As Christians, we know intellectually that God is 'everywhere filling all things.' But many times, we feel the sense of separation, so how do we move toward experiencing God...

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Alignment in God vs Cognitive Dissonance-Subtle Tip to Prevent Chronic Stress grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go

by Dr. Ioana Popa

There are many reasons why one can get into Chronic Stress and Burnout, but there is one reason that is not often talked about, which has to do with misalignment with our...

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Embracing the Unknown with God during Silence & Contemplation care for the soul - true self grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Have you ever found yourself sitting in silence and contemplation to only notice lots of things going on inside of you? You might experience thoughts, stories (past or...

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Mindset Shift for Trusting Prayers: Steady Seeds for the Kingdom grow with scriptures & science & psychology sustaining wholesome habits

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Many times we pray and, if the answers come quickly, we feel so blessed. But what if our prayers aren't answered right away or seemingly not at all? Even if many times we...

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Avoid the Slippery Slope of Burnout: Address The #1 Core Belief, for Christian Women grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Is self-care considered selfish? I often hear these phrases among Christian women: “ I am selfish if I take care of myself,” or “I know I need to do...

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Trust in the Lord: Contemplation on Scripture for the New Year contemplative practices grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go

by Dr. Ioana Popa

I hope you had wonderful Holidays! In the beginning of this new year, let's have some time with scripture where you do not have to do much but relax, regenerate, lean in,...

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Christ the Light of the World: Regenerate With Scriptures for Christian Women contemplative practices grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go

by Dr. Ioana Popa

I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. As you prepare for the New Year and support others, who is supporting you? I want to invite you to a pause for 10 minutes to...

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Peace During Holidays: Pause With Scripture & Deal With Worries grow with scriptures & science & psychology renewal-on-the-go staying in flow

by Dr. Ioana Popa

As we navigate the Holidays, whether filled with family gatherings or being on our own, we might get triggered, feel worried, or stressed and in need of a reset!

Today, I...

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Encouragement for Your Day - Scriptural Guidance for Support care for the soul - true self grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

As a Christian woman, are you striving to give and serve others in Christ, toward the Kingdom but feel stressed and worn out at times? Most likely, people see you as an...

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Know Thyself to Love Others Better and Avoid Projection as a Defense Mechanism grow with scriptures & science & psychology

by Dr. Ioana Popa

Here is one of my favorite Bible verses, that summarizes my life's work: 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind....

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