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Are you navigating the empty nest, midlife changes, or a new season of life and wondering, “Who am I now?” 💙 In this episode of Abundantly Favored, Jenny and Shelley share an encouraging conversation about finding your identity in Christ, rediscovering your God-given purpose, and embracing what God has next for you. When your children grow up, your career changes, or the people around you no longer need you the way they once did, it’s easy to question your value and wonder where you fit. But your worth has never depended on your role, your productivity, or how many people need you. Rooted in Ephesians 2:10, we’ll explore how to navigate life transitions with faith, renew your mindset using our WAIT strategy, and discover why this season may be an identity invitation—not an identity crisis! ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: How to find your identity beyond motherhood, career, and family responsibilities. How to navigate the empty nest and other midlife transitions with faith. How to challenge negative self-talk and flip the script on unhelpful thoughts. How to rediscover your gifts, passions, and purpose in this new season. How to trust God’s plan when you don’t know what comes next. 💙 Your encouragement: Your role may be changing, but your identity is secure. God created you with purpose, and He isn’t finished with you yet! ☕ Join the conversation! What are you excited to rediscover in this season of life? Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement and a reminder that her best days aren't necessarily behind her. 📚 OUR BOOKS 💙 WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matterhttps://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ 🙏 WAIT, Did I Pray That? — Our devotional to help you grow in faith and become more intentional in your thoughts and prayers.https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE 🎵 MUSIC CREDIT: Special thanks to Will Molstad for the music featured on Abundantly Favored. Find Will’s music, including Tremblefield Psalms and Echo | Outpost | 11, on your favorite music platforms. Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 #AbundantlyFavored #IdentityInChrist #FindingYourPurpose #EmptyNest #ChristianWomen #MidlifePurpose #FaithAndMindset #GodsPurpose

What if God is leading you somewhere you can't see yet? Sometimes, faith means taking the next step without knowing where the path will lead. And sometimes, it's only when we look back that we begin to see how God was working behind the scenes all along. In Part 2 of our conversation with Will and Erin Molstad, we continue the story of Will's faith journey and explore how God has used unexpected turns, difficult seasons, music, and meaningful relationships to shape his life in ways he never could have imagined. Will shares how music found its way back into his life, the story behind the Abundantly Favored theme song, and the heart behind his albums Tremblefield Psalms and Echo Outpost 11, and shares the deeply personal story behind his song “I Don't Wanna Trade.” Rooted in Proverbs 3:5–6, this conversation is a powerful reminder that we don't have to understand the entire journey to trust the One who is leading us. In this episode, we'll talk about: Learning to recognize the Holy Spirit's nudges and follow God's leading Trusting God's plan when you can't see the whole picture Discovering how God can bring forgotten gifts and passions back to life The unexpected connections behind the Abundantly Favored theme song The stories and faith behind his songs “ABBA,” and “I Don't Wanna Trade” Finding purpose through difficult seasons and trusting God with what comes next If you're walking through a season of uncertainty, wondering what God is doing, or trying to trust Him with your next chapter, we hope this conversation reminds you that God is always at work—even when you can't see the full picture. As Will's songs reminds us, sometimes you reach a place where, despite everything you've walked through, you wouldn't trade what God has done in your life. ☕ Grab your coffee and join us for a heartfelt conversation filled with faith, music, unexpected connections, and reminders of God's goodness. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 🎵 Love Will Molstad’s Music? You can find Will’s music, including The Tremblefield Psalms and Echo Outpost 11, on music streaming platforms. 📚 Get our books! WAIT, Did I Say That? — https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ WAIT, Did I Pray That? — https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE ☕ Join the Abundantly Favored Inner Circle! Connect with us for faith, mindset, sisterhood, and encouragement at AbundantlyFavored.com. We're so glad you're here! 💙 Remember... You are Abundantly Favored.

Episode 32: God Knows Who You Need — Will & Erin Molstad | Faith, Marriage & God’s Plan Have you ever looked back on your life and realized, God knew exactly what He was doing—even when I had no idea? That’s the heart of today’s conversation. In this first of two special episodes with our friends Will and Erin Molstad, we’re talking about the unexpected ways God establishes our steps, brings people into our lives, and uses relationships to shape us in ways we could never have planned. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” And when we look at Will and Erin’s story—and even our own story of how the four of us met through work and where that relationship has led—we can see God’s fingerprints all over it. We talk about: ☕ How we first met Will and the story behind the Abundantly Favored theme song❤️ Will and Erin’s story and how they met🙏 Following God’s nudges—even when you’re not sure where they’re leading⛰️ Walking through hard seasons and learning to trust God in the middle of them💍 How marriage can help each person grow in faith and become more of who God created them to be✨ The people God places in our lives for a reason or a season😂 And, of course, a little fun, laughter, and the things our spouses do that drive us just a tiny bit crazy! There are some beautiful moments in this conversation about marriage, faith, friendship, and what it looks like to look back and recognize that God was working behind the scenes all along. And because we had WAY too much to talk about, this is only Part 1! We’re keeping the conversation going in Part 2. So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us for a conversation with two people we’re incredibly grateful God placed in our lives. Maybe there’s someone in your life right now who you don't fully understand yet. Maybe God knows exactly why they're there. ❤️ If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use the reminder that God is establishing her steps—even when she can't see the whole picture yet. And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com. We're so glad you're here! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 📖 Get our book:WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matterhttps://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ 📖 Get our 30-Day Devotional:WAIT, Did I Pray That?https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE 📚 Book Mentioned in This Episode:Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer 🎵 Love our Abundantly Favored Music?Song Credit: Abundantly Favored“In the Whispers” — Will Molstadhttps://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Why Women Need Sisterhood: The Power of Christian Friendship & Community We were never meant to do life alone. ❤️ In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we’re talking about one of our favorite things—and one of the three pillars of Abundantly Favored: Sisterhood! The right women in your life can encourage you when you’re struggling, remind you who you are when you forget, celebrate your wins, pray with you through the hard stuff, and make the ordinary moments of life so much more fun. But here’s the thing: sisterhood isn’t just about finding women who will show up for you. It’s also about becoming a woman who shows up for others. We’re talking about Christian friendship, meaningful relationships, community, encouragement, and why having the right people around you matters so much—especially as life changes and we enter new seasons. And, of course, there’s plenty of sisterly banter along the way! ☕️😂 So grab your coffee and join us for a conversation that will make you think about the women in your life—and maybe inspire you to reach out to one of them today. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 If this episode encouraged you, we’d love for you to share it with a sister or friend who needs a little reminder that she doesn’t have to do life alone. 💙 Join the Abundantly Favored Inner Circle:Come be part of our community of women who are choosing faith, mindset, and sisterhood as they step into all God has for them. 📖 WAIT, Did I Say That?https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ 📓 WAIT, Did I Pray That? 30-Day Devotional:https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Song Credit: Abundantly Favored“In the Whispers” — Will Molstadhttps://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

What If God Already Told You? How to Know God’s Will and Take the Next Step Have you ever asked God, “What’s next?”—only to feel like you’re still waiting for an answer? What if God isn’t withholding the next instruction? What if He’s lovingly waiting for us to respond to the one He’s already given? In this episode of the Abundantly Favored, Jenny and Shelley talk honestly about how to know God’s will, recognize His direction, and take the next step in faith—even when we wish God would just hand us the entire map. Because sometimes we’re praying for clarity about what’s next when God is asking us to be faithful with what He has already placed in front of us. We’ll talk about: How to recognize what God may already be asking you to do Why God often reveals the next step one step at a time The difference between waiting on God and avoiding obedience How Scripture, prayer, and wise counsel can help us discern God’s direction Why every thought, opportunity, or feeling isn’t necessarily a message from God What to do when you’re tempted to keep asking for another confirmation because you don’t like the answer you already received And how to move forward when you don’t know the whole plan Our encouragement for you is simple: You may not need the whole map. You may just need the next faithful step. If you’ve been asking, “God, what do You want me to do next?” this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear. Main Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:33 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a sister who might be asking God the same question. And come join us inside the Abundantly Favored Inner Circle for more faith, mindset, encouragement, and sisterhood. 📖 WAIT, Did I Say That? Our book about faith, mindset, and why your words matter: https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ 🙏 WAIT, Did I Pray That? Our 30-day devotional: https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE Remember… You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Song Credit: Abundantly Favored “In the Whispers” — Will Molstad

Episode 29: Change Your Expectations, Change What You See What are you expecting? Because what we expect affects what we look for—and what we look for affects what we notice. In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we’re taking a deeper look at expectations and the powerful role they play in our faith, mindset, words, and everyday lives. We’re talking about where our expectations come from, how they influence the way we show up, and whether what we’re expecting actually lines up with what we’ve been praying for. Psalm 5:3 reminds us that we can bring our requests to God and then watch and wait with expectation. But there’s an important distinction: we can expect God’s goodness without demanding a specific outcome. What if expecting something good doesn’t mean assuming we know exactly what God will do? What if it means trusting the One who holds our future? Whether you’re in the middle of a major life transition, waiting on an answer to prayer, stepping into something new, or simply trying to cultivate a healthier Christian mindset, this conversation will challenge you to take a closer look at what you’re expecting—and what those expectations might be causing you to see. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: How your expectations shape what you notice The connection between mindset, faith, and expectations Where our expectations come from How expectations affect the way we speak and show up Expecting God’s goodness without trying to control the outcome Trusting God with your future Learning to look for what God may be doing in your life So, friend… what are you expecting? Because it just might change what you see. Scripture: Psalm 5:3 If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! And if you’re looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we’d love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com We’re so glad you’re here! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ Get Our 30 Day Devotional... Wait Did I Pray That? https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers — Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Get Ready for the Good!What if God is getting ready to do something wonderful in your life—and what if it happens sooner than you think?What are you expecting?Are you looking for the good? Are you preparing for it? And if God answered a prayer, opened a door, or brought something unexpected into your life, would you recognize it?In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, Jenny and Shelley dive into the powerful message of Amos 9:13—a picture of such an abundant harvest that the person gathering the harvest is still working when it’s already time to start planting again.What a picture of abundance!This conversation is an invitation to shift your perspective from “I wonder if anything is ever going to change?” to “What if it’s closer than I think?”Jenny and Shelley talk about becoming more aware of what you’re expecting, looking for the good, celebrating what God has already done, and allowing those reminders to build your faith for what’s coming next.Because sometimes we spend so much time preparing for disappointment that we forget to prepare for blessing.So what if something good happens sooner than you think?Get ready for the good.Start looking for it.Expect God to move.And believe that your next abundant season may be closer than you think. 💙“The plowman will overtake the reaper…” — Amos 9:13If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.comWe're so glad you're here!Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙Get our book...Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Love our Abundantly Favored Music?WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠Wait Did I Pray That?⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠Song Credit: Abundantly FavoredIn the Whispers — Will Molstad⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K⁠

Don’t Quit Before the Harvest Have you ever wondered, “Why am I doing all of this if I’m not seeing any results?” You’re showing up. You’re praying. You’re growing. You’re putting in the effort…yet sometimes it feels like nothing is happening. What if growth is happening beneath the surface? What if the harvest is already forming—even though you can’t see it yet? In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, Jenny and Shelley talk about something every woman experiences: those seasons when you’re doing your best, but you’re tired of waiting for the results. Inspired by Galatians 6:9, they talk about perseverance, discouragement, trusting God’s timing, and why we can’t always measure what God is doing by what we can see. Sometimes the prayers you’ve been praying are making a difference. Sometimes the seeds you’ve planted are taking root. And sometimes, God is working behind the scenes in ways you could never have imagined. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or wondering whether your efforts are making a difference, this episode is for you. Don’t quit before the harvest. Keep showing up. Keep praying. Keep planting. Keep trusting. Because God may be doing far more than you realize. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (NIV) If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com We're so glad you're here! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Get our book...Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Love our Abundantly Favored Music? WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ Wait Did I Pray That? https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers — Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Christian Mindset: How to Trust God and Expect Good Things 26 episodes. Countless conversations. Lots of laughter. And SO many reminders of God’s faithfulness. ❤️ Can you believe it? Abundantly Favored is celebrating its half birthday! 🎉 What started as two sisters having conversations about faith, mindset, self-talk, and God’s truth has grown into a community of women choosing to live more intentionally and abundantly. So for this special milestone episode, we asked ourselves a simple question: If you forgot everything else we’ve talked about over the past 25 episodes, what are the 10 things we hope you NEVER forget? And WOW…this list is good. We’re looking back at the lessons, truths, and reminders that keep showing up again and again—because sometimes the messages we need most aren't new. We just need to hear them again. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✨ Why your words matter ✨ The power of your thoughts and mindset ✨ Why you don't have to believe every thought you think ✨ What it means to take your thoughts to God ✨ Letting go of the things that were never yours to carry ✨ Learning to recognize God’s faithfulness—even in the hard seasons ✨ And the reminder we want to leave you with most: You are more abundantly favored than you realize. 💕 Being abundantly favored doesn't mean life will always be easy. It doesn't mean every prayer will be answered the way we hoped or that we’ll never struggle. It means we are deeply loved and deeply known by God. Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you're brand new to the Abundantly Favored family, pull up a chair, celebrate with us, and let these 10 reminders speak to your heart. Because maybe you don't need another new thing to learn today. Maybe you just need to remember what you already know. ❤️ 🎧 Listen in—and then tell us: Which of these 10 reminders did YOU need to hear today? If this episode encourages you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com. We're so glad you're here! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

We Showed Up. God Showed Off. Have you ever said yes to something without really knowing what was going to happen—and then watched God do something you never could have planned? That’s exactly what happened to us at the Christian Product Expo in St. Charles, Missouri. We went hoping to make a few connections, learn some things, and figure out where Abundantly Favored fit in this new world of Christian publishing and ministry. Instead, God showed off. ✨ In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of an unforgettable weekend filled with unexpected connections, new friendships, powerful conversations, prayer, encouragement, and more than a few “God, are You SERIOUS right now?!” moments. We’ll share how one person’s simple encouragement led us to CPE, how God placed the right people in the room at exactly the right time, and how some of the women we met introduced us to a sisterhood we didn’t even know we needed. And there’s a bigger lesson in all of it: Sometimes God’s answer to your prayer isn’t an opportunity. Sometimes it’s a PERSON. If you’ve ever wondered whether you belong, whether you’re ready, or whether you should take that next step before you have the whole plan figured out, this episode is for you. You don’t have to know exactly what’s on the other side of the door. Sometimes you just have to be willing to walk through it. Because when we show up in faith, we leave room for God to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. 📖 Ephesians 3:20 Come hear the story behind the story—and be reminded that the people God puts in your path may be part of the answer you’ve been praying for all along. 💕 ✨ If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

🛒 WHAT’S IN YOUR CART? No, we’re not just talking about Target. 😂 Sometimes we walk into life carrying things we never intended to pick up—worry, guilt, other people’s opinions, comparison, old regrets, and responsibilities God never asked us to carry. And before we know it, our cart is FULL… and we’re exhausted. But what if it’s time to start asking: Does this belong in my cart? Did God put it there? And if He didn’t… why am I still carrying it? In this week’s episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we’re talking about the things we’re carrying and how Jesus invites us to exchange those burdens for His peace. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 🎧 Grab your coffee, take a walk, and listen in. You might just discover there are a few things in your cart that need to go back on the shelf. ❤️ What’s one thing you need to take OUT of your cart? #AbundantlyFavored #WhatsInYourCart #FaithAndMindset #ChristianWomen #MidlifeWomen #LetItGo #JesusGivesRest #AbundantlyFavoredPodcast If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs permission to stop carrying what was never hers to carry. And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com We're so glad you're here!Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love our Abundantly Favored Music?Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstadhttps://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Lower Your Shoulds | Stop Living Under the Weight of "Should" How many times have you told yourself... "I should be further along." "I should have it all together." "I should be doing more." That one little word—should—can fill our hearts with guilt, pressure, and the feeling that we're never enough. In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we're talking about how to stop living under impossible expectations and start living in God's grace. Together we'll uncover where our "shoulds" come from, why perfection is a moving target, and how God never asked us to earn His love. We'll also share five practical mindset shifts to help you: ✨ Recognize expectations God never gave you ✨ Let go of perfectionism ✨ Extend grace to yourself ✨ Embrace being a work in progress ✨ Believe that, through Christ, you are enough for today Key Scripture: 📖 2 Corinthians 12:9 – "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." If you've been carrying the weight of "should," this conversation is for you. 💛 We'd love to hear from you! What is one "should" you're ready to let go of? Share it in the comments below. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs permission to stop carrying what was never hers to carry. And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com We're so glad you're here! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Martha, Girl... Sit Down Luke 10:41 (NIV) "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things." Have you ever been so busy taking care of everyone else that you forgot to enjoy the life God gave you? Friend... welcome to the club. In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, we're taking a fresh, funny, and encouraging look at one of the Bible's most relatable women—Martha. If you've ever overthought a text message, stressed over vacation packing, worried about your kids or grandkids, replayed a conversation that never happened, or created a whole story in your head from a social media post... you're going to feel seen (and probably laugh a little, too!). We'll unpack the familiar story of Martha and Mary and discover that Martha wasn't doing anything wrong—she was serving. The real issue wasn't her activity; it was the weight she was carrying. So many of us are exhausted not because we're doing too much, but because we're carrying responsibilities, pressure, and worries that God never asked us to carry. In this conversation, we'll talk about: Why Martha gets an unfair reputation. The difference between being busy and being burdened. How overthinking steals our peace. The imaginary problems we create before they even exist. Why you are not responsible for everyone else's feelings, choices, or happiness. What it looks like to finally sit down—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—and trust God with what He's already holding. This week's challenge is simple but powerful: Ask yourself, "What am I carrying that God never asked me to carry?" Write down three things and intentionally hand them back to God. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to hold everything together. God never asked you to. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs permission to stop carrying what was never hers to carry. And if you're looking for even more faith, mindset, and sisterhood, we'd love to have you join our Abundantly Favored Inner Circle at AbundantlyFavored.com We're so glad you're here! Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

When Your Prayers and Your Thoughts Don't Match Have you ever prayed, "God, Your will be done," while secretly expecting the answer to be no? In this episode of the Abundantly Favored Podcast, Jenny and Shelley dive into the disconnect that so many of us experience between what we pray and what we actually believe. We often say we trust God, yet our thoughts are filled with doubt, fear, and lowered expectations. Using Matthew 21:22 and Ephesians 3:20 as the foundation, we're talking about why surrender doesn't mean settling, how past disappointments can quietly shape our faith, and why God may be inviting you to expect more—not because life will be perfect, but because He is a good Father who delights in His children. Together we'll explore: Why many Christians confuse surrender with expecting less. How disappointment can become a filter that limits our faith. The difference between praying safe prayers and praying honest, faith-filled prayers. Why God's plans are often far bigger than anything we could imagine. How to begin praying with greater trust, hope, and expectation. We'll also share personal stories of times when God exceeded our expectations—from books and speaking opportunities to unexpected doors He opened along the way. This week, we invite you to pray two simple prayers: ✨ "God, Your will be done." ✨ "Help me stop limiting what You can do." Because trusting God's plan doesn't mean expecting less—it means believing He may have something even better than you've imagined. Scripture: Matthew 21:22 | Ephesians 3:20 ✨ If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a reminder that her best chapters may still be ahead. Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K

Have you ever looked back on your life and realized that some of the best things happened in ways you never could have planned? In this episode of Abundantly Favored Podcast, Jenny and Shelley explore what it means to pray, “God, blow my mind!” and to truly make room for God to move in ways that are bigger than our plans and expectations. Rooted in Ephesians 3:20, this conversation is all about living with open hands and expectant hearts. We share 10 practical and faith-filled ways to make room for more peace, joy, purpose, confidence, and God’s presence in your everyday life. In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of control and trusting God with the outcome Expecting good things even in uncertain seasons Praying bigger prayers and renewing your faith Clearing out limiting stories and replacing them with God’s truth Noticing God’s fingerprints in ordinary moments Taking small steps of obedience toward what He is calling you to do Surrounding yourself with faith builders and celebrating small wins Releasing your timeline and staying open to God’s perfect timing With plenty of sisterly banter, personal stories, and practical encouragement, this episode will inspire you to stop limiting what’s possible and start living with anticipation for what God may do next. This week, join us in praying: “God, blow my mind today. Help me notice You, open my eyes to where You’re working, and use me for Your purpose.” ✨ If this episode encourages you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a reminder that her best chapters may still be ahead. Remember... You are Abundantly Favored. 💙 Join our Inner Circle at abundantlyfavored.com Get our book... WAIT, Did I Say That? Faith, Mindset, and Why Your Words Matter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3N2XWNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Our 30 Day Devotional...Wait Did I Pray That? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/eZZdFDE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love our Abundantly Favored Music? Song Credit: Abundantly Favored In the Whispers Will Molstad https://open.spotify.com/track/140lpOWMjztZXsgBCXhn9K