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A noisy life can make faith feel blurry. The epistle of 1 John opens with a simple, steady picture: a loving leader sitting close, reminding believers to stay near to Jesus, keep going, and live honestly in a world full of distraction and mixed messages. If you’ve been trying to balance work, family, ministry, and spiritual disciplines while wondering whether your ordinary rhythms can really make an impact for Christ, this walk through 1 John brings clarity and calm.

We trace the letter’s big themes: Jesus as real and personally known, fellowship that restores joy, and the grounding truth that God is light. That light doesn’t demand perfection or polished appearances, it invites confession, forgiveness, and freedom because Jesus is our advocate. From there, the writer of this letter gets practical fast, he writes about how obedience grows from relationship, and love for God shows up in love for people. The strongest Christian testimony often isn’t a perfect speech, it’s patient, truthful, compassionate love that stands out in a harsh culture.

We also talk discernment and spiritual deception, why knowing Scripture for yourself matters, and how the Holy Spirit helps guide you into Truth. Then the letter lifts your eyes to identity and assurance: those who place their faith in Jesus are children of God, rooted in a love that casts out fear, strengthened by faith that overcomes the world, and invited into confident prayer. John’s closing warning about idols lands close to home too, especially when success, comfort, approval, or busyness start taking God’s place.

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Your faith doesn’t usually fall apart all at once. More often, it drifts quietly through exhaustion, compromise, and that nagging sense that you’re not making an impact. In this episode, we slow down and walk through the letter of 2 Peter with a simple goal: to help you grow strong in your faith, stand firm in truth, and influence others for Christ without living under pressure or overwhelm.

If you’ve been feeling spiritually tired, scattered in your study of scripture, or in need of fresh biblical encouragement, this conversation will meet you there. Peter writes like a man who knows time is short, and his message is surprisingly practical for everyday faith, daily devotions, and the real emotions women carry as they try to stay grounded in Christ.

We talk about God’s promise that He has already given us everything we need for life and godliness, then trace what real spiritual growth looks like as we add to our faith with character, endurance, and love. We also unpack why spiritual forgetfulness makes us ineffective, and how daily time in God’s Word serves as steady remembrance rather than a hunt for something new.

From there, we anchor into the authority of Scripture and why the Bible is more than motivational content in a confusing world. Chapter two brings a needed warning about false teachers, discernment, and the difference between messages that sound freeing and truth that actually sets us free. Finally, we sit with Peter’s eternal perspective: God’s timing, God’s patience, and the question that should shape our choices right now: “What kind of people ought you to be?”

If you enjoy pairing your quiet time with essential oils or creating a peaceful space through aromatherapy, this episode will fit beautifully into that rhythm as you bring your feelings, questions, and faith before the Lord. It’s a steady, Scripture-rooted invitation to return to truth, strengthen your walk, and keep growing with purpose.

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You have felt the nudge while grabbing groceries, replacing a cleaner, or tossing another maybe not great product into the cart: Lord, how do I honor You with my health and my home?

It is a familiar feeling, and feelings of overwhelm do not have to dictate your choices. We go straight to the heart of the question many believers carry quietly: is natural living biblical, and how do we pursue Christian wellness without fear, perfectionism, or the pressure to do everything at once?

We talk about stewardship as a spiritual practice, because our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and our daily choices are never just physical.

I walk through simple, grounding questions that help you move from overwhelm to wisdom, like what you have been allowing in without awareness and whether something supports the way God designed your body to function.

You will hear why peace matters as a guide for discernment, how bringing these decisions into your morning devotions can anchor your heart, and how a God-centered lifestyle grows through relationship instead of rigid checklists.

We also dig into essential oils and the gentle science of aromatherapy, exploring the way aroma powerfully connects to memory and our everyday emotions.

Then, I introduce the Christ-centered Aroma Freedom Technique as a gentle path for identifying limiting beliefs and replacing lies with God's truth.

That is where repentance as metanoeō (μετανοέω), a true change of mind, becomes practical and personal, changing habits over time and turning natural living into quiet ministry that points back to the Creator.

Grab the free guide, "12 Questions To Ask Before Switching To Natural Wellness Solutions" at PaulaBehrens.com/guide and take your next step with clarity.

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Plastic is so normal that we barely see it, until our bodies and emotions start sending signals we can't ignore. Today we talk about how everyday plastic exposure can quietly affect hormone health, fertility, and overall wellbeing, and why a gentle plastic detox matters for Christians who want to steward their bodies with wisdom and peace. This isn't fear-based health talk. It is a grounded, faith-filled look at what we can change, one simple choice at a time, offering biblical encouragement along the way.

We walk through practical swaps you can make right away. Small steps add up, so we look at moving from plastic water bottles to glass or stainless steel, choosing a real mug instead of disposable cups, and avoiding heating food in plastic containers. We also explore grocery and kitchen habits that reduce plastic packaging, plus how personal care and cleaning products can add to your toxic load through what you breathe in and put on your skin. If you are feeling overwhelmed by how everywhere plastic is, give yourself room to breathe. You will leave this episode with a step-by-step mindset built on progress, not perfection, helping you navigate those heavy feelings with grace.

Then we go deeper into God's design in creation. We explore plant-based support through essential oils and the role aromatherapy can play in calming our minds and supporting emotional and physical wellness. We also unpack the New Testament word sōzō (σῴζω), a beautiful picture of salvation that includes healing, protection, and wholeness for mind, body, and spirit. Lowering the physical noise and toxic load in your home can actually make more room to discern God's voice during your daily devotions. Make it doable today and start experiencing a quieter heart.

If you are struggling to hear Him through the daily mental clutter, I want to invite you to grab my Prompt Cards: How to Hear God's Voice Again - PaulaBehrens.com/prompt-cards. They are a simple, practical tool to help you reconnect and settle safely into His presence.

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Have you ever felt pulled in a hundred directions, wondering if you're truly serving the purpose God placed in your heart? What if the missing piece in your God-led business isn’t a new platform or a bigger budget, but a clearer picture of the one person you’re called to serve?

Join us as we welcome Lisa Stoops, Christian entrepreneur and host of Kingdom Business & Mindset for Faith-Led Female Entrepreneurs, for a conversation about how specificity is more than a business strategy—it’s an act of stewardship before the Lord. Together, we explore how prayerful focus, authentic testimony, and practical strategy can help you turn calling into clients while staying rooted in Jesus, biblical encouragement, and Spirit-led obedience.

We begin by naming the tension many faith-led women feel: the desire to make a broad impact while also protecting space for God’s presence, peace, and guidance. Lisa shares the true centerpiece of effective marketing—deep audience understanding—and explains how your own story often reveals the people you are uniquely equipped to serve. From identifying pain points and using your audience’s exact language to shaping offers that walk someone from struggle to solution, this episode shows how clarity transforms your message, content, and business growth. Paula also brings in niche examples from the essential oils space, showing how tailored messaging can build trust, loyalty, and a brand identity that feels aligned, honest, and memorable.

You’ll hear why starting narrow can lead to greater traction and income, why “stay in your lane” can honor the body of Christ, and how simple spiritual rhythms like scripture, prayer, devotions, and even calming aromatherapy can help you process feelings, settle emotions, and hear God’s direction more clearly. We also touch on how essential oils can support a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and decision-making as you seek the Lord about your next step. Expect practical takeaways you can use right away: identify your ideal person, name their top needs and desires, and create an offer that serves them with care, clarity, and confidence. If you’re ready to move from vague to vivid and from striving to spirit-led strategy, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped.

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Easter doesn’t belong to one Sunday a year. In this episode, we’re asking a question that gets personal fast: what if the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is meant to be lived every day, not simply remembered? If the tomb is empty and Jesus is alive, then fear doesn’t get to lead, spiritual dryness doesn’t get to define you, and your quiet obedience is never wasted. We open Scripture and sit with the weight of 1 Corinthians 15, where the Resurrection isn’t symbolic language, it’s the foundation that holds up our hope and offers real biblical encouragement for everyday life.

We also explore the New Testament idea of anastasis (ἀνάστασις), the rising up that only God can do, and how Romans 6 invites us to walk in newness of life right now. That means your home, your work, your business, your relationships, and your hidden moments of faithfulness become places where resurrection power shows up. We talk honestly about why time in the Bible, prayer, and devotions can drift when life gets noisy, and how God’s invitation is always relationship, not perfection.

Then we share a practical support we use in coaching, the Aroma Freedom Technique, connecting a bit of neuroscience with the way scent, emotions, and feelings interact. The goal isn’t to replace Scripture, but to calm the mind and body so God’s truth can be received more clearly and our thoughts can align with His Word. We also touch on how aromatherapy and essential oils can support a more peaceful, intentional space as you meet with God.

You’ll also hear about my “How to Hear God’s Voice Again” prompt cards, created to help you rebuild a simple rhythm of listening, reflecting, and responding to the Lord with greater peace and clarity. Grab your copy at PaulaBehrens.com/prompt-cards.

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What if the most powerful way you share the gospel isn’t through louder words, but through a life that leaves a holy aroma behind? In this Holy Week episode, we slow down with fresh eyes to notice the quiet moments that carry eternal significance. From Jesus entering Jerusalem in humility to the unseen faithfulness that can stir so many feelings when it seems like nothing is changing, we talk honestly about what it’s like to obey God without instant results and why God is still moving beneath the surface.

We linger over the costly beauty of spikenard and the anointing stories in the Gospels, including why these were not all the same event. Mary’s offering filled the house with fragrance and, in a very real way, stayed with Jesus for days. That beautiful detail becomes a living picture of the fragrance of Christ and the Greek word euōdia (εὐωδία), a fragrant offering rising to God as worship. If you’ve been longing for more meaningful devotions and a doable rhythm for quiet time, this conversation offers biblical encouragement to help you see surrender as something that carries lasting impact.

We also explore three Greek words for healing, iaomai (ἰάομαι), therapeuō (θεραπεύω), and sōzō (σῴζω), to reveal how Jesus restores instantly, over time, and into deep wholeness. Then we connect prayer, renewing the mind, and the Aroma Freedom Technique with the God-designed relationship between scent, memory, emotions, and feeling safe in His presence. You’ll also hear how aromatherapy and essential oils can serve as simple supports in your devotional life, helping create space to pause, pray, and process feelings with the Lord.

If you work from home, run a business, or ever wonder whether your daily environment really “counts” as ministry, this episode will remind you that your presence shapes the atmosphere. Your life is already speaking.

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If you’ve been hovering over “post” with a racing heart, editing yourself into silence, or telling God “later” until you feel more qualified, you’re exactly who we’re talking to today. In this episode, we’re diving into God and work, and why so many believers want their work to matter but feel stuck between obedience and hiding. Whether you serve through your workplace, business, ministry, home office, or everyday responsibilities, this conversation will encourage you to see how God can use your life to reach people for Christ without asking you to become someone you’re not.

We explore the real ways fear shows up online and at work, including procrastination, comparison, overpreparing, and staying small. Then we turn to the antidote Jesus gives in John 15: abiding. We unpack what it means to remain in Him, why peace is not weakness, and how creativity, devotions, and faith-rooted business grow stronger when they flow from God’s presence instead of pressure, perfectionism, or the need to prove yourself. You’ll hear practical examples of what abiding can look like before you open your laptop, write content, lead clients, or make a decision you’ve been avoiding.

We also talk honestly about emotions, feeling fragile in your confidence, and why feelings can become shaky foundations when they are tied to approval or results. You’ll receive biblical encouragement for building clarity and confidence through prayer and identity in Christ instead. We also share how the Aroma Freedom Technique, along with simple aromatherapy practices and essential oils, can help uncover the beliefs beneath stress and gently interrupt old fear patterns so you can move forward with more steadiness and peace.

If you’re ready to stop hiding and take one faithful next step, register for the free workshop "Partner with God in Your Workplace or Business" at PaulaBehrens.com/workshop, then subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.

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