Summary

Are you exhausted trying to achieve big things in your own strength? Do you feel like you are just one setback away from giving up entirely? In this empowering episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and advisory board member Amy Johnson answer the foundational question: What are faith goals?

We move beyond simple positive thinking to explore the unstoppable power of a life anchored in Jesus Christ. Amy breaks down the definition of faith found in Hebrews 11:1—describing it not as a wish, but as "confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." We discuss the "Parent Lens," revealing why God is rooting for your progress more than your perfection, and why faith without Jesus is just "worldly hustle" that leads to burnout. If you are ready to shift from self-confidence (which fluctuates) to divine confidence (which is steady), this episode will show you the "line upon line" secret to building spiritual muscle in the gym of life. Tune in to solve the pain of feeling unqualified and start stepping into the things God is calling you to do.

Episode Takeaways

1. Faith is Confidence: Based on Hebrews 11:1, a faith goal isn't a wish; it is an action taken with confidence and assurance in God. Faith goals build your capacity to trust what you cannot yet see.
2. The Parent Lens: Just as a parent cheers when a child takes a wobbly first step, God cheers for your growth. He isn't looking for immediate perfection; He is looking for increased capacity.
3. Worldly Hustle vs. Faith: Amy warns that faith without Jesus Christ is just "worldly hustle" and is spiritually dead. True faith goals rely on His strength, not just your willpower, preventing the glory from going to self.
4. The Gym Analogy: Spiritual growth happens "line upon line." You don't start bench-pressing 200 lbs; you start where you are. Every time you obey God's small prompting, you build the spiritual muscle to handle the next "heavier" assignment.

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Reflection Questions

1. When you set a goal, is your confidence anchored in your own ability (Self-Confidence) or in God’s promise (Divine Confidence)?
2. Do you view God as a critic waiting for you to fail, or a parent cheering for your first steps? How does the "Parent Lens" change your fear of failure?
3. Are you currently trapped in "worldly hustle"—trying to manifest results without yoking yourself to Jesus?
4. What is the "next hard thing" God is asking you to lift in the spiritual gym...