The first people to experience the joy of Christmas weren’t resting, cozy, or curled up by a fire. They were shepherds, tired, overlooked, and just trying to get through the night shift. And yet, that’s where Advent joy broke through.

This episode shows you how to experience real, lasting joy in the middle of your busy life with three simple physical self-care shifts rooted in biblical truth. You’ll learn practical ways to ease holiday stress and welcome joy into your body, your rhythms, and your everyday moments.

Listen now to simplify self-care, making it accessible and actionable, especially during this busy time of year.

Recipes Mentioned in the Episode

• Shepard’s Joy Diffuser Blend

• • 3 drops Siberian Fir

  • 2 drops Wild Orange

  • 1 drop Frankincense

Scriptures Referenced

• Luke 2:8-20

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As the second week of Advent approaches, it’s time to reclaim the peace that can feel out of reach in a busy, overstimulating season. In this episode, we explore five common habits that quietly drain your Advent peace and offer simple, biblical replacements that fit naturally into your multifaceted, real-life routine. No lengthy rituals, no pressure, no guilt, just practical biblical self-care you can actually use on your busiest days.

These small, grounding shifts help you reduce stress, calm your mind, and reconnect with Father God when you’re feeling overwhelmed. If you’ve been searching for how to find peace, how to feel less anxious, or how to stay grounded during Advent, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Listen in and discover how these gentle, actionable changes can help you respond from God’s truth rather than anxiety, allowing you to cultivate a steady sense of mental/emotional self-care and experience the peace of God.

Recipes Mentioned in the Episode

• Sweet Heat Maple Glazed Chicken

Scriptures Referenced

• Psalm 46:10

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• Connect with like-minded women: If you're ready to find balance and peace, come together with women who understand the beauty of living a multifaceted life. ⁠⁠Join the community!⁠⁠

• Step into a calmer holiday rhythm: The Calm Christmas Workshop gives you space to pause, reflect, and shape the kind of Christmas you actually want to experience; Christ-centered, joy-filled, and free of overwhelm. ⁠⁠Enter the workshop today!

• Deepen your relationship with Christ before Christmas day: Get The Gift of Christ Advent Calendar Devotional and study the Gospel of Luke.Walk through the holiday season getting to know Christ the Man and wake up Christmas morning feeling peaceful and prepared. Get the devotional here!

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Get The Gift of Christ Advent Calendar Devotional

Two men saw Jesus face-to-face, but only one walked away fulfilled. Why? And what does that reveal about your hope this Advent?

In this episode, you’ll discover the hidden difference between Simeon and Herod and how their responses to Jesus expose the real reason your hope sometimes feels heavy, disappointing, or spiritually dry. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, longing for closeness with God, or trying to reclaim the Hope of Advent, this episode will help you shift from self-centered desire to God-centered trust, so you can experience the fulfillment your heart craves this Christmas season.

Scriptures Referenced

• Luke 2:25 -35

• Luke 23:6-12

  
  

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• Connect with like-minded women: If you're ready to find balance and peace, come together with women who understand the beauty of living a multifaceted life. ⁠⁠Join the community!⁠⁠
  

• Step into a calmer holiday rhythm: The Calm Christmas Workshop gives you space to pause, reflect, and shape the kind of Christmas you actually want to experience; Christ-centered, joy-filled, and free of overwhelm. ⁠⁠Enter the workshop today!
  

• Deepen your relationship with Christ before Christmas day: Get The Gift of Christ Advent Calendar Devotional and study the Gospel of Luke.Walk through the holiday season getting to know Christ the Man and wake up Christmas morning feeling peaceful and prepared. Get the devotional here!

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