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Have you ever felt exhausted because you're constantly saying yes to everyone else but no to yourself? Maybe you're showing up for work, family, church, friends, and responsibilities—but at the end of the day you feel drained, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. As Christians, sometimes we believe that constantly giving more, doing more, and being available for everyone is what God expects from us. But throughout Scripture, we see that God never called us to live exhausted and depleted. This episode talks about boundaries from a biblical perspective and why they are essential for creating a healthy, balanced lifestyle.   E26: "Boundaries that Honor God"  - Workbook - download  HERE  Other Suggested Episodes: E12: A Time for Everything E17: Embrace Your Season What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness really is, what it isn’t, and why it’s essential for our spiritual and emotional well-being. I also share a very personal part of my story—learning to forgive my dad and brothers after my mom passed away and my dad chose to remarry. It was a painful season, but through prayer, guidance, and God’s grace, I discovered how forgiveness can lead to real healing and peace. You’ll also learn a simple, practical method called REACH that can help you begin the process of forgiving someone in your own life.  If you’ve ever struggled to let go of hurt, resentment, or disappointment, I pray this episode encourages you.  Who do you need to forgive today? Links to Grief Support Resources:  E18: “Transformed by Grief” Grief In Common: Online Monthly Support Groups & 1:1 Grief Coaching  Grief Share : Weekly Grief Support Groups by Zip Code  Rula.com: Online Therapy  (First check if your insurance can cover the co-pay) Book:  “Healing After the Loss of a Mother”  Book: “The Gift of Forgiveness"  Book: “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

Have you tried to be consistent with reading your Bible, but then a few weeks in you stop? This episode provides you with key ingredients to help you cultivate a thriving devotional life, and top barriers that hinder consistency. I will bring you in on my personal journey and we will close with some practical steps to make daily devotionals a part of your life!  Resources Mentioned: Episode 23: The Power of a Devotional Life 1 Year - Bible Reading Plan  2 Year - Bible Reading Plan  Commentary Website: BibleRef.com SOAP Devotional Template Download Here  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

Do you struggle to be consistent with your devotional time? You’re not the only one. I used to struggle too until I discovered something more practical that worked for me even if I was away from home. This episode discusses the Power of a Devotional Life. We will discuss what it means to have a devotional life, why you need a devotional life, and what the Bible says about it. I will share some personal examples and we will then close with practical tools to help you keep structure when connecting with God’s word.  I pray it’s a blessing to you!  Resources Mentioned: Commentary: BibleRef.com SOAP Devotional Template Download Here Email me updates on your devotional journey: [email protected] What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

Making plans, setting goals and creating systems is great, but what happens when you suddenly face a roadblock that says “detour” or “road closed ahead” and it doesn’t allow you to further that path, goal or dream you had in mind or it puts you behind your original timeline?  Perhaps you carry dreams, goals, and plans of how things should turn out in your life. How do you move forward and transition from that dream you had set for yourself in a given timeline? How do you cope and accept to walk confidently in the direction God is leading you to?  This episode discusses what the Bible says, possible reasons why God re-routes, and practical ways to cope with divine detours. I pray it’s a blessing to you!  Episodes Mentioned: Episode 21: The Power of Systems Episode 18 : Transformed by Grief Book Mentioned: Heaven by Randy Alcorn Christian Brigades Legacy Community Sign Up Here:  Christianbrigades.org/legacy  Scriptures Mentioned: Genesis chapter 50:15 - 21 Romans 6:23  Send me a message / connect with me: [email protected] www.sarahimontoya.com What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In this episode, we discuss the topic of the power of developing systems to help you be consistent with your goals. Many times we set ambitious objectives, only to need help to maintain the momentum required to reach them. This is where the concept of setting systems instead of just goals comes into play. We will explore the power of systems over goals and how adopting this approach can transform your life in a friendly, kind, and effective manner.  My desire is that after you finish listening to this episode you are inspired to identify your current systems and adjust or even create new ones if needed! I believe that no matter your age or situation, there’s always room for personal and spiritual growth. We will specifically discuss the benefits of establishing systems and what the Bible says about that. We will close with practical ways that you can use to evaluate your current systems or get inspired to develop new ones to make the best of your time and become the person God has called you to be.  Episodes Mentioned:  Episode 20: Setting Goals During Time of Adversity  Episode 11: Create Habits Not Resolutions Episode 16: Building Consistency  Resources Mentioned: Capsule Wardrobe on Pinterest  Mark Zuckerberg’s Uniform  Atomic Habits - By James Clear Volunteer Opportunities - Christianbrigades.org/volunteer  Scriptures Mentioned:  Genesis chapter 6: 13-22 Exodus 18:24-27 Genesis 41 Send me a message / connect with me:  [email protected] Instagram: @sarahi__montoya  Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In today’s episode, we will discuss the topic of goal setting during adversity, specifically after a setback when you’re going through a tough transition in life. Transitions such as moving forward in life after a loss, a recent diagnosis, a breakup, or even new major life changes such as starting a new family, moving towns, moving jobs, all these changes can take an emotional toll on your personal goals as you learn to adjust to your new life, your new community or even to a new you. So my desire is to share practical ways to help you set new goals and possibly help you refresh your current goals, as a way to motivate you to get back on the mission God has called you to be. I will also share some of my personal experiences and we will close with what the Bible says about Goal Setting. Episodes Mentioned: E9: "The Thief of Joy" E16: "Building Consistency"  P.S- If you haven’t written a review yet, and would love to show your love and support, go on over to the reviews section of this podcast and write yours in. It would mean so much to me!  ~Sarahi  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In this episode I want to share with you the importance of self-caring. Not just during difficult times, but on a regular basis. We will talk specifically about Biblical Self-Care and how to develop rhythms of rest in our life in order to recharge and be strengthened in the Lord.  We will discuss what the Bible says about self-care and close with practical ways that you too can try to implement. My desire is that after you listen to this episode, you are encouraged to develop rhythms of rest throughout your day or week in order to better balance and do what God has called you to do!  . . . Referenced Episodes: E18: Transformed by Grief  E11: Create Habits Not Resolutions  Leave a Podcast Review on Apple Podcast  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In today's episode we will talk about loss and the grieving process. More specifically, we will be joining Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemani and discuss how He processed grief before going to the cross. And we will close with practical ways to allow God to transform our lives through loss and the grieving process, in order to accomplish our mission here on earth.  My desire is that after you listen to this episode, you can feel God’s peace in the midst of your situation and are empowered to process any past loss or feelings of grief in a healthy and biblical way. Mentioned Episodes: E17: Embrace Your Season E9: The Thief of Joy What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In today’s episode we will talk about seasons in life and how to embrace them in order to maintain God’s everlasting joy. I will share some personal experiences and I will close with some practical tools that I pray will help you embrace your current season in life and the ones to come!  Connect with me:  Personal Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya  Podcast Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In today’s episode we talk about the value of consistency and ways we can become more consistent in certain areas of our life in order to grow, reach our goals and do what God has called us to do.  Download Free Habit Tracker: Here  Book Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear Episode 11: Create Habits Not Resolutions Follow Me: Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya  Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In this episode I will first go over what the orphan spirit is and how we can overcome the orphan spirit that at times can come and hinder us from understanding who our real father is and our true identity in Christ. Lastly, we will review 6 ways to overcome the orphan spirit when our minds get the best of us, so that instead, we can take those thoughts captive in order to experience God’s everlasting joy!  Mentioned: Episode 9: The Thief of Joy  Episode 14: Greetings from Nepal Let's Connect: Website: www.sarahimontoya.com Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  Learn more about Christian Brigades  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In this episode I share about my experiences in the country of Nepal, in particular, an encounter I had with a group of orphaned children that touched my heart. Lastly we will learn what the Bible says about the orphan spirit. Scriptures Mentioned:  John 14:18: “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”  Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”Psalms 27:10:  “Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.”Isaiah 41:10:  “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”1 Peter 5:7:  “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”Psalms 68:5:  “God is a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows.”  Follow Me: Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya  Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  Learn more  http://sarahimontoya.com/podcast Learn more about Christian Brigades  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

In this episode, I share some highlights of some heartfelt testimonies and lessons learned from my recent travels to Ukraine, Romania, India and Nepal, so that you can catch up with me and get inspired. Before we close, I will be sharing an exercise that you can do as a mid-year review, to reflect on your personal accomplishments from this past half of the year.  Episodes Mentioned Podcast Episode 7: Greetings from Romania Podcast Episode 12: A Time for Everything Follow me Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya  Instagram: @Sarahimotivations  Learn more about Christian Brigades  What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades

To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven (Eccl 3:1). So, in this episode, we will learn what the gospel has to tell us about time management, and discuss some practical ways to help create a more balanced lifestyle no matter how busy or what season of life you’re in for the ultimate purpose that you can become a better version of yourself, but most importantly the person God has called you to be! . . . . Find me on Instagram at: @sarahi__montoya For Podcast Content Follow @Sarahimotivations . . Books  Mentioned: I Know How She Does It - Laura Vanderkam What The Most Successful People Do On The Weekend - Laura Vanderkam What did you enjoy the most about this episode? Send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! Support the show www.sarahimontoya.com [email protected] Instagram:  @sarahi__montoya Instagram: @Sarahimotivations Christian Brigades: Instagram: @ChristianBrigades