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📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free 💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join  Do you feel like you're failing as a Christian woman, even when you're doing everything right? This often comes from believing that life is one long test we have to pass. In this Bible study for women, we're exploring what Scripture actually says about God's tests and how they're completely different from the world's tests. You'll learn the three ways God tests you to transform you (not grade you) and discover that you're not failing—you're being refined. If you struggle with anxiety, worry, or feeling like you're not enough, this biblical teaching will help you understand God's heart and find peace in His truth. Enjoy!

💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join 📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free Most Christian women think they just need to work harder for God, but that's exactly why they're exhausted. In this video, you'll discover the three invitations Jesus gives us in Matthew 11:28-30 to experience true rest for our souls: rest from the pressure to prove ourselves, the anxiety of trying to control everything, and the fear that we're not doing enough. If you're tired of carrying it all alone, watch to learn what it really means when Jesus says His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Enjoy!

📖 Download my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free 💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join Trusting God in a new season sounds beautiful… until it feels confusing, slow, or nothing like you expected. If you’ve been wondering, “God, what are You doing?” this video will help you understand how He actually works in new beginnings. Through Isaiah 43:19, I’m sharing 3 powerful shifts that will help you trust God even when nothing feels new yet, so you can move from anxiety and uncertainty to peace and confidence in Him. Enjoy!

📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free In this powerful episode, I’m joined by grief coach and author Natasha Smith to talk about the often unspoken pain of grief and how to navigate it with faith. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a broken dream, or simply walking through a hard season, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone. Natasha shares wisdom from her books Can You Sit With Me? and Black Woman Grief, and we dive into the different forms of grief, how to support others who are hurting, and how to trust God in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God in my pain?”—this video is for you.

📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free If you’ve ever felt like you have to do it all to be a “good Christian woman” — keep the house perfect, serve everyone, show up for everything, never miss a beat — this conversation is going to feel like a deep breath for your soul. 💜 I’m sitting down with Shala Wilson, founder of Calling Qualified, to talk about impostor syndrome, unhealthy expectations placed on Christian women, the pressure to be “Superwoman,” and what it really means to abide in Christ, receive rest as a gift, and walk confidently in your God-given calling. We talk about Proverbs 31 (and the part we always skip 👀), hiring help without guilt, setting boundaries, letting go when God says “it’s time,” and breaking generational patterns of overwork and burnout. If you’re tired of living by “shoulds” and ready to live from a place of peace, freedom, and identity in Christ, this episode is for you. Enjoy!

📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free 💜 Get Dominique's book "God, Where Are You?" here: https://amzn.to/3OiC8cF Connect with Dominique here: https://dominiquenyoung.myflodesk.com/bio If you've ever felt like something was wrong with you because you still struggle with anxiety or depression even after giving your life to Christ, this conversation is for you. My friend Dominique Young opens up about her journey through severe depression, panic attacks, and even hospitalization—all while loving God and serving faithfully in church. She shares the masks Christian women wear to hide their pain, why mental health struggles aren't spiritual failures, and the powerful moment she discovered God's presence in her darkest places. This isn't a story about instant healing or toxic positivity—it's an honest conversation about finding real freedom when you learn to see God showing up in ways you never expected. If you've been asking "God, where are you?" while trying to hold it all together, Dominique's story will help you see that you're not alone, you're not broken, and there's a kind of freedom waiting for you that doesn't require perfection.

📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free If your mind has been spinning, your heart feels tense, and you can’t seem to turn off the thoughts that keep circling—you are not alone. Overthinking has a quiet way of stealing our peace and convincing us that we have to figure everything out on our own. But God never designed your mind to live in that kind of constant mental pressure. In today’s video, I’m sharing four biblical truths that will help you recognize when you’re overthinking, release what God never asked you to carry, and return to the clarity and peace He promises. If your thoughts have been louder than your faith lately, this teaching will remind you where true rest is found. Enjoy!

💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join 📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things: praying, reading your Bible, going to church, but you still wonder if you’re actually growing spiritually? I get it. Sometimes growth is quiet. It’s slow. Yet, it’s happening in ways we don’t always notice. That’s why in this week’s new video, I’m sharing 7 Signs You’re Growing in Christ (Even If You Don’t Feel It). This is a message to remind you that God is working in you, even when you can’t see it yet. Enjoy!

💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join 📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things: praying, reading your Bible, going to church, but you still wonder if you’re actually growing spiritually? I get it. Sometimes growth is quiet. It’s slow. Yet, it’s happening in ways we don’t always notice. That’s why in this week’s new video, I’m sharing 7 Signs You’re Growing in Christ (Even If You Don’t Feel It). This is a message to remind you that God is working in you, even when you can’t see it yet. Enjoy!

💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join 📖 Get my FREE Bible Study "Worry-Free": https://www.belovedwomen.org/worry-free In this video, we’re talking about why you can’t rush growth with God and why faith takes time to develop. From Moses moving from doubt to dependence, to Abraham shifting from control to surrender, to Martha growing from busyness to belief, we see that even the Bible’s greatest heroes didn’t start out with unshakable faith. Their journeys remind us that spiritual maturity doesn’t happen overnight—it grows little by little as we walk with God. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by doubt, delay, or detours, this message will encourage you to be patient with yourself, trust God’s timing, and find hope in the slow but steady process of faith.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by grief coach and author Natasha Smith to talk about the often unspoken pain of grief and how to navigate it with faith. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a broken dream, or simply walking through a hard season, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone. Natasha shares wisdom from her books Can You Sit With Me? and Black Woman Grief, and we dive into the different forms of grief, how to support others who are hurting, and how to trust God in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God in my pain?”—this episode is for you.

📖 Get the Restoring Eden Study guide: https://a.co/d/cHsNSC8 💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join  If anxiety has been quietly pulling you away from God—distorting your thoughts, disrupting your prayers, and draining your peace—you are not alone. In this video, I’m sharing how anxiety has impacted my own spiritual life and the powerful truth God revealed to help me break free. You’ll learn how anxiety affects your ability to trust, hope, and hear from God—and most importantly, how to overcome it with prayer, Scripture, stillness, and truth. If you’re ready to grow closer to God even in the midst of anxiety, this message is for you.

📖 Get the Restoring Eden Study guide: https://a.co/d/cHsNSC8 💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join  Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—but still feel stuck, tired, or spiritually empty? In this week’s Restoring Eden Bible study, we unpack what it really means to live a fruitful life in Christ. We’ll explore the difference between real and fake fruit, how fruit reveals what’s really in your heart, and why it’s the key to lasting joy, identity, and impact. Learn how to multiply your spiritual growth, glorify God, and live with purpose—without hustle or striving.

📖 Get the Restoring Eden Study guide: https://a.co/d/cHsNSC8 💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join  Are you tired of feeling like you have to do more, be more, or prove yourself to grow spiritually? In this week’s lesson from our Restoring Eden Bible study, we’re looking at John 15 to uncover what it really means to abide in Christ. You’ll learn the difference between striving and abiding, how to stay spiritually connected in a world full of distractions, and the three biblical steps to live a fruitful life.

📖 Get the Restoring Eden Study guide: https://a.co/d/cHsNSC8 💜 Join the Beloved App: https://www.belovedwomen.org/join  Do you ever feel like life is pushing you around and your faith is barely hanging on? In this week’s Restoring Eden Bible study, we’re looking at Jeremiah 17:5–8 to discover the power of staying deeply rooted in Christ—especially when things get hard, boring, or uncertain. Learn how to develop unshakable trust in God so you can grow strong spiritual roots and bear lasting fruit. 🌿