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  • A Spirit-Led Pause for Renewal

    A Spirit-Led Pause for Renewal
    2025/10/14

    Dr. Leelo Bush shares a heartfelt update with her listeners, announcing a pause in weekly episode production after nearly a decade of faith-driven encouragement and personal growth. Through reflection and prayer, she and her team are seeking God’s guidance for a renewed direction that better serves listeners’ spiritual and practical needs. This message offers reassurance, gratitude, and a reminder that peace and purpose remain available to all who walk with faith.

    📘 What You’ll Learn

    • Why Christian Coaching School is pausing to realign with God’s next steps.

    • How reflection and prayer shape the direction of Spirit-led work.

    • Ways to continue finding peace and growth during seasons of waiting.

    • Where to stay connected with Dr. Bush and the Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe community.

    💬 Quotable Moment

    “Remember, you’re not meant to carry life’s burdens alone. Peace is possible, even in uncertainty.” — Dr. Leelo Bush

    📖 Scriptures Mentioned / Implied

    While no verses are directly cited, the tone and message reflect:

    • Philippians 4:7 — “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

    • Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

    Resources

    • PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/

    • Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/

    • The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link

    • Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe
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    3 分
  • Inner Peace

    Inner Peace
    2025/10/07
    In a world overwhelmed by fear, chaos, and constant noise, Dr. Leelo Bush offers a Spirit-led guide to cultivating unshakable inner peace. She unpacks daily practices—rooted in Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching tools—that help you remain calm, grounded, and God-focused even in the middle of life’s storms. This episode empowers Christian coaches and believers to anchor themselves in Christ’s peace and model it for others. 📌 What You’ll Learn Why true peace doesn’t come from circumstances but from Christ within you Practical routines (morning, reset, evening) to strengthen inner calm How neuroscience supports biblical thought renewal and peace practices Simple reframing tools to replace anxiety with trust and clarity Daily “peace plans” to pre-train your mind before chaos strikes 💬 Quotable Moment “Peace doesn’t mean the storm stops. It means you can remain steady in the middle of it.” CHRISTIAN COACHING SCHOOL - SEA… 📖 Scriptures Mentioned Philippians 4:8 – “Think on things that are true, noble, pure, praiseworthy.” John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.” Resources PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/ Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe Full Clean Transcript This morning when I came out of the kitchen, Evan was already making coffee. He told me how he had somewhat of a sleep disturbed night. He'd been watching the news about the latest FBI investigations into the Charlie Kirk assassination and related discussions. He mentioned the saber rattling among various countries. Not to mention the two hurricanes off the coast of Florida, where we live. This is our world today. Lots of drama and fear mongering from the media, as well as concerns for our future and ensuring we treat situations with wisdom and justice. It's a lot. And to be clear, Evan didn't tell me these things to upset me. It was just a matter of fact. This is what's going on, and it's a pretty safe guess you have similar thoughts and conversations in your own life. Today's episode will hopefully bring some relief. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator, and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003, and if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go. Today, I want to talk with you about something we all crave: inner peace. We may each describe it differently, but at its core, inner peace is that deep sense of calm and steadiness in your soul, no matter what's happening around you. It's when you can sit in the middle of life's storms and still feel grounded. Some of us refer to this as being unbothered. People sometimes ask me, “Don’t you care?” with some kind of frustration in their voice. Of course I care. But I have learned to maintain my peace 98% of the time. Hey, no one's perfect. Then I feel compelled to convince them I do care, but I have peace. I can see how it's hard to understand, especially when someone is in the middle of being very upset. And let's be honest. Inner peace doesn't just show up and stay without effort. There are so many things in our daily lives that get in the way of it. For example, maybe you're lying in bed at night and your mind won't stop racing about bills, a strained relationship, or an uncertain future. Or you walk into the office and before you've even had your coffee, someone's negative attitude, or a flood of emails, sends your stress level through the roof. Sometimes it's our own choices, like saying yes to every request until our schedules are packed so tightly we can't breathe. Other times, it's unexpected—a medical diagnosis, a sudden loss, or a crisis that seems to turn your world upside down. Even subtle things chip away at peace. Social media can leave you comparing yourself to others and feeling less than. The news cycle constantly bombards us with fear and negativity. And let's not forget the small daily frustrations like traffic jams, computer glitches, or even the tone of voice from someone we love that pile up and make us feel frazzled. These interruptions can shift our focus from what matters to what's urgent, leaving us restless and depleted. So what can you do when you're in the middle of chaos and your peace feels threatened? First, take a pause. Step back, even if only for a few minutes, and breathe slowly and deeply. It tells your nervous system that you are safe, which immediately begins to calm your body and mind. Second, reframe your thoughts. Instead of “I can't handle this,” try telling yourself, “I don't ...
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    15 分
  • Charlie Kirk's Legacy for Christian Coaches and Leaders

    Charlie Kirk's Legacy for Christian Coaches and Leaders
    2025/09/30
    In this episode, Dr. Leelo Bush reflects on the power of conviction and courage, drawing inspiration from Charlie Kirk’s “Never Surrender” message. She parallels his example with the calling of Christian coaches, counselors, and leaders to live and teach boldly, even through difficult times and opposition. Dr. Bush shares practical coaching tools rooted in Scripture to help clients clarify convictions, transform grief into purpose, practice courage, and leave a Christ-centered legacy. What You’ll Learn Why courage and conviction are essential for Christian coaching and leadership Four tools to help clients grow: Conviction Clarifier, Grief-to-Purpose Mapping, Courage Role Play, and Legacy Letter How to guide others in transforming personal loss into Kingdom purpose How Scripture anchors resilience, authenticity, and boldness in coaching practice The importance of living with conviction and modeling Christlike courage Quotable Moments “One life lived with conviction can awaken a generation.” CHRISTIAN COACHING SCHOOL - SEA… “Grief becomes the soil for new growth.” CHRISTIAN COACHING SCHOOL - SEA… “Never surrender to fear, never surrender to grief, and never surrender your calling.” CHRISTIAN COACHING SCHOOL - SEA… Scriptures Mentioned Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous…” 2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear…” Hebrews 12 – “Run with perseverance, fixing our eyes on Jesus…” Resources PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/ Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe Full Transcript Charlie Kirk once said, “If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas, not run away from them, or try and silence them.” Those words capture the heart of what I want to share with you today. This is more than a tribute to Charlie Kirk. It’s a conversation about how his message of courage and conviction can inspire us as Christian coaches, counselors, and ministry leaders. This is today’s topic. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Leelo Bush. I’m a master coach, author, curriculum creator, and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I’ve trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003. And if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind—let’s go. Welcome, friends. I’m Dr. Leelo Bush, your host. I pioneered Spirit-led Christian life coaching more than 20 years ago and wrote the first comprehensive Christian coaching handbook, now in its second edition. Through my academies and training programs, I have helped believers around the world discover how to coach and counsel with the wisdom of Scripture, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the tools of transformation that change lives. I’m honored to have you with me today. Charlie poured his heart into building a movement to save America. He believed in young people. He believed in ordinary Americans. And he believed that even in our darkest hours, America was the beacon of goodness, freedom, and truth. And he gave his life for that. Our task now is not only to protect what he built, but to grow it bigger, stronger, and bolder than anyone ever thought possible. And look around you—it’s happening. God took his one voice, and when the enemy came against him, multiplied it thousands and thousands of times greater. As a first-generation American and daughter of parents who fled communism, faith, freedom, and opportunity are hallmarks to everything I do and believe in. Charlie lived his life with boldness. He was unafraid to step into the public square and declare what he believed to be true. His motto, as his family shared, was “Never surrender.” He knew what it meant to take the heat, to endure criticism, and to keep going. Whether or not we agreed with him on every point, there was no denying that he embodied a spirit of courage that calls all of us higher. He leaves behind a legacy of boldness and impact, reminding us that one life lived with conviction can awaken a generation. For me, his life echoes the same conviction that God placed in my heart years ago when He called me to pioneer Christian life coaching. I remember when the idea of Spirit-led coaching was new, even unrecognized. And when it emerged, there was opposition from the old guard who thought coaching this way was too spiritual, too radical. There was no roadmap but the one God gave me. Yes, He gave me the vision, and I wrote the first Spirit-led Christian coaching textbook so that believers everywhere could have a biblical, Spirit-filled foundation for helping others. Since then, thousands have been trained, ...
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    16 分
  • Quitting

    Quitting
    2025/09/23
    Episode Summary Many believers start strong then quietly stop when it gets uncomfortable. This episode reframes quitting as a learned habit you can unlearn by renewing your mind in God’s Word. Dr. Leelo Bush walks through brain science, Scripture, and practical tools to choose commitment over comfort and finish the work God assigned to you. What You’ll Learn Why quitting often feels like relief (and why that’s deceptive). How your “primitive brain” rewards escape and how to retrain it. A simple plan to turn commitment into a covenant. Practical steps: identify excuses, if-then plans, embrace B-minus work, track reps. When a short “reset” helps without abandoning your calling. Quotable Moment (literal) “Quitting sneaks in disguised as relief, but in reality it robs us of growth, joy, and the results God wants for our lives.” Scriptures Mentioned James 1:4 — perseverance completes maturity. Romans 12:2 — be transformed by renewing your mind. Resources PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/ Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe 📄 Full Clean Transcript Have you ever noticed how easy it is to start something a new habit, a ministry project, even a dream God placed in your heart and then quietly set it aside when it gets uncomfortable? Quitting sneaks in disguised as relief, but in reality it robs us of growth, joy, and the results God wants for our lives. Today, we're talking about a habit many of us know all too well quitting and more importantly, how to quit quitting. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Busch. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003, and if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go. Welcome back to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm Doctor Leelo Busch, your host. I have spent over two decades equipping Christians around the world to coach, counsel and minister with confidence. This podcast is where faith meets practical tools, where you will find biblical truth, encouragement, and the strategies you need to fulfill God's call on your life. Whether you're new to coaching or you've been serving for years, my goal is to inspire you, strengthen you, and give you steps that you can take right now to grow in your calling. If you've been spinning your wheels, making commitments, but never fully seeing them through, this message is for you. We're going to look at why quitting feels so tempting and how it can become a practiced habit, and what you can do to remove it as an option altogether. We'll also talk about how faith, resilience, and God's Word equip us to keep moving forward, even when it's uncomfortable. And here's the truth. Quitting is not just a one time decision. It's actually a habit. And like any habit, the more we practice it, the better we get at it. Think about it. If you practice overeating, you get good at overeating. If you practice procrastinating, you get really good at putting things off. And if you practice quitting, you get skilled at giving up. You may not even call it quitting. Instead, you justify it. You say, I'm too tired. It's not the right season. Maybe later. I remember early in my coaching journey, when I had this huge vision for what God wanted me to build. But then came the setbacks. Technical hurdles, unexpected bills, long days with very little visible progress. There were moments I thought maybe I misunderstood. Maybe this isn't for me. Quitting whispered promises of relief. But deep down, I knew that giving up would cost me far more than the discomfort of pushing forward. The fact that you even commit to something proves there's a spark in you that wants more. That spark is God's calling. Don't let quitting snuff it out. Scripture says in James chapter one verse four, let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Perseverance requires us to stay in the process. If we jump ship too soon, we rob ourselves of the maturity and strength God is trying to form in us. Now let's look at what's really going on in your brain when you feel like quitting. Because understanding it takes away some of the mystery and even the shame. God designed our brains with layers. The oldest part, often called our primitive brain, is focused on survival. Its job is to keep us alive by seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy. That's why eating a donut feels good. Running from discomfort feels smart, and lying on the couch feels like the best idea you've had all day, right? Your brain is ...
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    17 分
  • The 5 Best Coaching Tools

    The 5 Best Coaching Tools
    2025/09/16
    This episode reveals five Spirit-led coaching tools that are more powerful than worksheets or strategies. Dr. Leelo Bush shows how these tools, rooted in Scripture, create transformation from the inside out. From holding space to asking powerful questions, these practices reflect the very way Christ interacted with others, equipping coaches to bring breakthrough to their clients. What You’ll Learn How to hold space so clients feel safe, seen, and accepted. A thought framework that helps renew the mind (Romans 12:2). How to guide clients in processing emotions and surrendering them to God. Ways to identify and replace limiting beliefs with biblical truth. The art of asking Spirit-led questions that unlock new possibilities. Quotable Moment “Processing emotions doesn’t mean wallowing. It means experiencing them while releasing them to God.” Scriptures Mentioned Matthew 7:1 Romans 12:2 1 Peter 5:7 Proverbs 23:7 Psalm 139:14 Proverbs 20:5 Resources PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/ Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe Full Clean Transcript Have you ever wondered what makes coaching truly life changing? It's not about gadgets, worksheets, or even the words we say. The most powerful coaching tools are not tangible at all. They're experiential. They shape how your client feels, how they think, and how they transform. Today, I'll share five of the most important coaching tools I've discovered in decades of training and practice. These aren't just methods. They're actually biblical, Spirit-led ways of partnering with God to help someone change from the inside out. And once you learn to use them, you will never see coaching or your clients the same way again. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003, and if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go. Welcome back to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush, and today we're diving into a powerful topic. We're talking about the five best coaching tools every coach needs. Now, these aren't just nice-to-have tools. These are the tools that will make or break your effectiveness as a coach—the very things that transform conversations into breakthroughs. And as you'll hear, each one of these tools is also grounded in God's Word. Be sure to stay with me until the end, because I'll be announcing our highlight podcast review and Amazon gift card winner. And if you'd like a chance to win in the future, make sure you leave us a review wherever you're listening. All right, let's dive in. One of the first and most important skills a coach must learn is holding space. This means you show up fully present for your client, giving them your complete attention without judgment, without rushing to fix them, and without making it about you. Practically, this looks like open body language, steady eye contact, and silence that isn't uncomfortable, but supportive. It's letting your client know through your presence—whether it's in person, on the phone, or on a Zoom call—that you are safe here. You can share what's really on your heart and I will not condemn you for it. Why is this so critical? Because most clients enter sessions carrying shame or fear of being misunderstood. If they sense criticism, they will close up. But if they feel accepted, they'll open up. That's when the real coaching begins. Matthew 7:1 says, do not judge, or you too will be judged. Jesus himself modeled this by welcoming people others rejected. He listened and he cared. He made them feel safe and seen. When you hold space for a client, you mirror the mercy and grace of God. Here's when to use this tool: every single coaching session, especially at the beginning of your relationship and anytime your client is sharing something tender or vulnerable. Holding space is the foundation of transformation. The second tool is a thought framework. Understanding how this framework functions will change how you coach and improve your effectiveness. This simple yet powerful framework, originally described within CBT structures and later coined as “The Model” and widely promoted by Brooke Castillo, demonstrates how circumstances trigger thoughts, which in turn create feelings, which drive actions, and ultimately lead to results. Now, this is the perfect example of an evidence-based coaching tool. This process is not really anything we can argue with—it is simply the way God created our brains to function. And...
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  • Thought Conflict

    Thought Conflict
    2025/09/09
    In this Spirit-led teaching, Dr. Leelo Bush unpacks the idea of thought conflict—what psychologists call cognitive dissonance—and shows how believers can resolve it through God’s truth. By contrasting worldly pressures (like secular accreditation) with biblical principles, she guides listeners to embrace God’s way without hesitation. Through scripture, practical tools, and encouragement, she explains how thought conflict is actually evidence of growth and transformation. What You’ll Learn How to recognize thought conflict and why it creates discomfort The biblical perspective on double-mindedness (James 1:8) Why saying “yes” to God quickly brings peace and promotion How “bridge thoughts” help transition from old beliefs to new ones The science of neuroplasticity and how it confirms Romans 12:2 Why perseverance through thought conflict is proof of growth Quotable Moment “Thought conflict isn’t failure. It’s preparation. It’s the sound of growth in progress.” Scriptures Mentioned 2 Corinthians 6:14 — Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers James 1:8 — A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways Matthew 5:37 — Let your yes be yes and your no be no Romans 12:2 — Be transformed by the renewing of your mind Resources PCCCA Courses: https://pccca.org/courses/ Healing the Grieving Brain Guide: https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Dr. Leelo Bush): Amazon link Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe Transcript If you've been researching coach or counselor training and certification programs, you may have noticed the thought conflict that comes up when you're trying to pick the right training. If you're a Christian, you know God's Word is clear that we should build on truth, not compromise. Second Corinthians 6:14 tells us, do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers than what we allow into our hearts and minds during training. Yet at the same time, the world shouts loudly about accreditation from secular organizations, and many people feel torn. On one side, we want to follow God's truth. On the other, we're afraid we'll miss out if we don't follow what the world says is important. That back and forth can create so much thought conflict that some people even give up before they start, simply because they're not 100% sure what the right choice is. This is just one example of thought conflict, and there are many others. Resolving them is today's topic. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Leelo Bush. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003, and if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go. I'm Dr. Leelo Bush, and you're listening to the Christian Coaching School podcast, where we talk about Spirit-led coaching tools for transformation, and how to live and lead with joy and purpose. And before we go further, I would love to invite you to leave a review of this podcast. When you do, you'll be entered into our new listener drawing. I'll be announcing winners right here on the podcast, and you could win a gift card just for sharing your feedback. So let's dig into this idea of thought conflict. Psychologists call it cognitive dissonance, but I prefer to put it in plain language. It's when two opposing thoughts collide inside your head and create discomfort. One part of you says this is the right way. The other part says, no, that's too risky, stay where you are. It's like being pulled in two directions at once. And doesn't that sound exactly like what James wrote about in chapter 1, verse 8? A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Here's the key, though. When we pick God's way, even if it doesn't agree with the world, it's often a test. God uses these moments to see if we are ready for promotion, or ready for the next level of responsibility in His kingdom. If we choose wrong, if we keep wavering, we often find ourselves circling around that same mountain again, repeating the same lesson until we finally learn to say yes to Him. And thought conflict makes this hard because it feels like a battle inside your mind. But friend, the truth is that battle is the very evidence that growth is happening. Jesus said in Matthew 5:37, let your yes be yes and your no be no. When God calls you to something, the best thing you can do is settle it quickly in your spirit. Yes means yes and follow through. The longer you linger in indecision, the more exhausting that thought conflict becomes. Let me give you a picture. Imagine two shores with a river in between. On one side are your current beliefs, the ones you've held for years. On the other side are your new beliefs, the ones ...
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  • God-fidence

    God-fidence
    2025/09/02
    In this episode, Dr. Leelo Bush explores how to replace fleeting self-confidence with lasting Godfidence. Through scripture, testimony, and coaching stories, she shows how confidence built on God’s truth becomes steady, unshakable, and contagious. What You’ll Learn Why confidence is not a personality trait but a skill and a choice for believers. The difference between the world’s confidence and God-centered confidence. How to replace self-doubt with agreement on God’s promises. Daily practices to grow Godfidence. How to impart lasting confidence to others and build a faith-filled community. Quotable Moment “The world’s confidence will tell you, ‘You can do it if you believe in yourself.’ Godfidence says, ‘You can do it because you believe in Him.’” Scriptures Mentioned Hebrews 10:35 – “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” 1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath, confidence rooted in God’s presence Resources Courses & Certifications at PCCCA – https://pccca.org/courses The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Amazon link) – https://amzn.to/4mo5ra4 Healing the Grieving Brain Guide – https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group) – https://facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe Transcript Have you ever walked into a room feeling great about yourself? And then one glance from someone made you shrink inside? Or maybe you've had the opposite happen where something clicked deep inside you and suddenly you felt unstoppable. What if you could have that kind of confidence every single day? The kind that no one and nothing could shake. Today we're talking about exactly that. And I call it Godfidence. If you've ever wished that you could have unshakable, lasting confidence, the kind that doesn't crumble the moment someone gives you a funny look, you're in the right place. Today we're talking about a very specific kind of confidence—God-given confidence. I like to call it Godfidence. I don't remember where it came from, but if it's not in the dictionary, it should be. And unlike the confidence the world gives, this one won't vanish when the circumstances change. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Leelo Bush. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator, and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003, and if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go. Welcome back, my friends. I am so glad you're here today because we're diving into one of the biggest struggles I hear from people, especially believers. They'll say, “I just wish I felt more confident.” Some people think confidence is a personality type. You're either born with it or you're not. Others think it's about accomplishments—that once they've achieved a certain goal, then they'll feel confident. But what if I told you that real, lasting confidence doesn't come from either of those things? The truth is confidence that lasts—the kind that can weather storms and setbacks—is built on something the world can't give you and can't take away. And once you have it, you can pass it on to others. Confidence isn't just about feeling good about yourself. It's about stepping into what God has called you to do without being paralyzed by fear or doubt. Hebrews 10:35 says, “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” When you know God has called you, confidence allows you to move forward even when you can't see the whole path. Society's version of confidence says you're awesome because you're beautiful, smart, or successful. God's version says you're equipped because I am with you. The world's confidence is like a helium balloon. It's fun while it's floating. But one sharp word from someone and—pop—it's gone. God's confidence is more like a deep-rooted oak tree. The winds can blow, the rains can pour, but you're still standing because your roots are anchored in His truth. Let's clear up another myth. Confidence is not a personality trait. It's not a case of some people have it and some people don't. It's a skill. And for the believer, it's also a choice. Think about David in the Bible. When he faced Goliath, he wasn't confident because he had the whole army behind him. In fact, they were hiding. He wasn't confident because he was the tallest, strongest warrior. He was confident because he knew God was with him, and that made all the difference. If your confidence is based on how well you did last time, how many people approve of you, or whether life is going smoothly, it will always be shaky. But when it's built on what God says about you—that you were chosen, you are loved, and you are equipped—it becomes steady. And here's the test: if your confidence disappears when ...
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    15 分
  • Fear of Starting

    Fear of Starting
    2025/08/26
    Episode Summary In this Spirit-led teaching, Dr. Leelo Bush addresses one of the most common struggles: the fear of starting. With practical stories and biblical truth, she reveals why hesitation holds us back and how faith empowers us to take that first step. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and proven strategies, listeners will find encouragement to silence fear, embrace courage, and begin the work God has called them to. What You’ll Learn Why fear of starting feels so powerful — and how to break its grip. How to reframe failure as growth and obedience to God. The biblical perspective on courage and readiness. Practical tools to shrink fear and create momentum. How faith and small steps open the way for God’s plan. Quotable Moment “Readiness is not something that comes before the journey. It’s something that develops along the way.” Scriptures Mentioned 2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear. Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous; the Lord is with you. Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, for I am with you. Proverbs 16:3 – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Resources PCCCA Courses → https://pccca.org/courses/ Healing the Grieving Brain Guide → https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook → https://amzn.to/4mo5ra4 Supplemental Resources The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook (Amazon) → https://amzn.to/4mo5ra4 Healing the Grieving Brain Guide → https://griefcoachu.com/healing/ PCCCA Courses → https://pccca.org/courses/ Courageous Christian Coaching Tribe (Facebook group) → https://facebook.com/groups/courageouschristiancoachingtribe Transcript One of my team members was starting her diet on Monday, but then someone brought over brownies on Sunday night. So obviously she had to wait until Monday. And then of course, Monday wasn't good either. Because there were leftovers. That's how starting works, doesn't it? It always feels like it should happen later. But here's the thing. Waiting doesn't get us anywhere. Today we're talking about why fear of starting feels so powerful and how you can finally take that first step, even when it feels scary. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush. I'm a master coach, author, curriculum creator, and the number one authority on Spirit-led Christian coaching. I've trained tens of thousands worldwide since 2003. And if you are ready to uplevel your skills, find greater fulfillment, and employ the most powerful coaching available to mankind, let's go. Welcome to the Christian Coaching School podcast. I'm your host, Doctor Leelo Bush, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. Whether you're a long-time listener or if this is your first time joining us, you are in the right place. This is where we talk about Christian coaching, counseling, and life transformation from a biblical perspective, always with practical tools you can use right away. Today's episode is one I know will encourage you, because we're talking about overcoming the fear of starting, or what I call breaking the start barrier. Sometimes we can identify it as it's happening, and sometimes it happens unconsciously. But I believe any of us can fall victim to this. If you've ever had a God-given dream, an idea, or a goal you couldn't seem to begin, you're in the right place. This episode is going to help you move past fear, silence those voices that say you're not ready, and step forward in faith with courage. Starting anything new often feels like skydiving without a parachute. Our brains are wired to keep us safe, not to make us successful. That primitive part of our mind would rather you stay right where you are—comfortable, familiar, predictable. It's why your heart races and your inner voice starts shouting, “Danger!” the moment you think about beginning something new. I'll admit I've done the same thing. I delayed writing my first book for months because I told myself I didn't have the time to do it right. The truth? I had the time to do whatever was important to me, just like you do. I just hadn't made it a priority. And once it became a priority, I got it done. You might be familiar with my book, The Comprehensive Christian Coach Handbook. It's gotten great reviews, and now it's in its second edition. In case you'd like to read it, you can find it on Amazon and lots of other booksellers. You can either search the title or my name to find it, and I'll also put a link in the show notes for you. But here's the reality. Everybody feels constrained by something. In my case, it was lack of time. You might not feel ready for other reasons. Even those among us who look fearless on the outside have to battle that same dread. And let me be real with you—this message is for me as much as it is for you. You may know I've been in the online education industry for over 22 years now. ...
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