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Do you feel like you're falling behind in life? Like everyone else is getting married, building careers, finding success, and moving forward while you're still trying to figure everything out? You're not the only one feeling the pressure. But what if the expectations you're trying to meet aren't the ones God has for your life? In this episode of Truth Over Feelings, Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta have an honest conversation about stress, anxiety, comparison, and the pressure to have your entire future figured out. Jacinta shares what it's like being in your twenties, trying to make decisions about careers, relationships, and your future while feeling like everyone else is further ahead. Marjorie challenges the idea that our worth comes from what we accomplish, how successful we become, or what other people think about us. Instead, she explains why understanding who God created us to be is essential to finding peace and purpose. Together, they explore the spiritual battle behind stress, the lies that tell us we're failures, and why trying to control everything ourselves only adds to the pressure. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why you feel behind in life, even when you're doing your bestHow to deal with stress and pressure from a biblical perspectiveWhy social media comparison can distort your identityHow fear of failure and unrealistic expectations affect your decisionsWhy your accomplishments don't determine your worthHow negative thoughts and spiritual deception can keep you stuckWhy God doesn't always immediately remove difficult circumstancesHow challenges can become opportunities for growthWhy knowing your identity in Christ changes how you approach lifeHow to stop carrying the burden of figuring everything out yourselfWhy God's plan for your life matters more than the world's definition of successWHAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE EVERYTHING OUT? Marjorie reminds us that God already knows who we are, why He created us, and what He wants us to become. Instead of carrying the weight of our future, we can learn to trust Him, seek His direction, and stop allowing fear, comparison, and expectations to control our decisions. Jesus said: "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." — Matthew 11:30 You weren't meant to carry every burden alone. ABOUT TRUTH OVER FEELINGS Join Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta for honest conversations about faith, anxiety, relationships, identity, spiritual warfare, and learning to live according to God's truth instead of your feelings. Two generations. Real conversations. Biblical truth. TRUTH DOESN'T CHANGE. FEELINGS DO. Discover more biblical teaching and resources: https://liferecovery.com Have a question you'd like us to discuss? Find Truth Over Feelings Podcast on Instagram or leave a comment below. If this episode encouraged you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who's feeling overwhelmed by life. #FeelingBehindInLife #ChristianPodcast #TruthOverFeelings

How do you know if God is speaking to you or if it's just your own thoughts? How can you recognize the Holy Spirit's voice without being misled by your feelings, false signs, or spiritual deception? Explore more biblical teaching and resources: https://liferecovery.com In Episode 7 of Truth Over Feelings, Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta tackle one of the most important questions Christians ask: How do I hear God's voice and know it's really Him? Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice" (John 10:27). But what does that actually mean? Does God speak through our thoughts, our feelings, or a still, small voice? And how can we tell the difference between the Holy Spirit's leading and something that simply feels right? Marjorie explains why God's Word must be our standard for truth, how spiritual discernment works, and why following the Holy Spirit requires more than just hearing Him. It also requires trusting and obeying Him. Jacinta shares a personal story about asking God for a very specific sign involving a yellow truck—and what happened when she received an answer she didn't want to accept. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: How to distinguish God's voice from your own thoughtsWhy your feelings aren't always a reliable guide to truthHow the Holy Spirit leads and reveals God's willWhy Scripture is the standard for spiritual discernmentHow the enemy can use deception and false signs to lead people astrayWhy asking God for a sign can be misleadingThe importance of being still and trusting God's directionWhy hearing God's voice and obeying Him are two different thingsWhy following God's will doesn't always mean taking the easy roadKEY TAKEAWAY God wants you to know the truth. He wants to lead you out of deception and into His will. But recognizing His voice means learning to trust His Word above your feelings and being willing to follow Him even when His answer isn't what you wanted to hear. SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED OR REFERENCED John 10:27 — My sheep hear My voice John 14:6 — Jesus is the truth Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God 1 Kings 19:11–12 — The still, small voice 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 — Satan disguises himself as an angel of light Matthew 4:1 — Jesus led into the wilderness by the Spirit CHAPTERS 00:00 How Do I Know If God Is Speaking to Me? 00:49 Can We Trust Our Feelings? 02:20 Finding Truth in a World of Deception 02:48 The Holy Spirit or My Own Thoughts? 04:12 Recognizing Everyday Spiritual Warfare 05:29 Understanding God's Still, Small Voice 07:41 Why God's Word Is the Standard 08:58 Can We Put Limits on How God Speaks? 10:25 How to Tell If It's Really God 10:52 Be Still and Trust God's Direction 12:19 Should Christians Ask God for Signs? 12:30 Jacinta's Yellow Truck Story 13:50 False Signs and Spiritual Deception 15:42 The Holy Spirit and God's Word 16:39 Hearing God's Voice vs. Obeying Him 17:40 Why God's Will Isn't Always Easy 19:29 Choosing Eternity Over Temporary Feelings 20:21 The Daily Choice to Follow God Have a question for a future episode? Share it in the comments! If this conversation encouraged or challenged you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to grow in their relationship with God. TRUTH DOESN'T CHANGE. FEELINGS DO. #HearingGodsVoice #HolySpirit #TruthOverFeelings

Forgiveness is an act of the will, not a feeling you have to wait for. Holding a grudge doesn't punish the other person. It only keeps you in a cage. Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta take a deeper look at unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment, self-forgiveness, emotional control, and the spiritual trap of staying connected to the people who hurt you. There are people who can leave your life physically and still control your life emotionally. When you replay what they did, hold onto resentment, or wait for them to feel guilty, it may seem like you are punishing them—but often you are the one still carrying the weight. Marjorie explains that people can become stuck not only because they refuse to forgive someone else, but because they continue punishing themselves for past mistakes, sins, and regrets. That can keep a person from progressing, growing, and fully stepping into what God has for them. Chapters00:00 When Unforgiveness Still Controls You 02:26 Forgiveness Is a Choice 05:55 They’re Gone—But Still in Your Head 07:25 Why Self-Forgiveness Matters 10:23 Wanting Justice After Being Hurt 11:53 Jacinta’s Turning Point 13:55 How Bitterness Keeps You Trapped 16:20 Why We Struggle to Forgive 20:00 Why the Enemy Hates Forgiveness 21:43 How Forgiveness Sets You Free Forgiveness does not change the past. It changes how much power the past has over you. Listen now, and subscribe for more honest conversations that choose Truth Over Feelings. #TruthOverFeelings #Unforgiveness #Bitterness

You had a plan for your life. Then it fell apart, and now you're staring at the wreckage, wondering what God is actually doing. Jacinta gets honest about feeling defeated after years of trying to control an outcome that never worked out, including the moment in church where she heard God tell her, plainly, to stop managing it herself.Marjorie brings it back to the bigger picture with the story of blind Bartimaeus, the moment Jesus stood still for one desperate man on the side of the road, and how Moses ended up parked at the edge of the Red Sea with nowhere left to run. If you're gripping control right now because letting go feels too risky, this conversation is for you. Listen in, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next.Practical steps:-Be still-Talk honestly to God-Pray-Get into His Word-Remember what He has already done-Give thanks even when you do not understand-Let God answer the “why”-Trust that He sees what you cannot yet seeYou do not have to see the other side of the mountain to trust the One who does.Truth doesn't change. Feelings do.

What do you do when someone hurts you, betrays you, walks all over you—and you still don’t feel ready to forgive? Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta talk honestly about forgiveness, anger, betrayal, emotional pain, bitterness, boundaries, spiritual warfare, and identity in Christ. Jacinta shares the very real frustration of wanting justice after being hurt. Marjorie explains that biblical forgiveness does not mean pretending the offense was okay. It means releasing the person from your judgment and trusting God to handle the case. Forgiveness is not a feeling. It is a choice. You can forgive someone and still feel hurt, angry, disappointed, or triggered by what happened. Forgiveness is an act of your will, not proof that every emotion has disappeared. Marjorie and Jacinta also discuss why painful feelings can come back after you forgive, how old wounds can become weak spots, and why recognizing the spiritual battle can help you stop falling back into the same cycle of anger and bitterness. The conversation also explores the temptation to build emotional walls after being hurt. Instead, Marjorie points to Jesus, who knew who He was, where He came from, and did not allow rejection or mistreatment to define His identity. In this episode: What biblical forgiveness really meansWhy forgiveness is a choice, not a feelingHow to forgive when you are still angryWhy hurt can return after you forgiveHow bitterness and unforgiveness can keep you stuckWhy emotional walls do not create real safetyHow Jesus handled rejection and mistreatmentWhy identity in Christ helps you stop taking everything personallyThe difference between love as a feeling and love as a choiceHow God’s Word helps ground you when emotions are unstable Key takeaway: Forgiveness does not erase what happened. It releases you from carrying the judgment and gives the case to God. Truth doesn't change. Feelings do. Send Us Your QuestionsDo you have a question about *anxiety, fear, identity, deliverance, healing, or spiritual warfare?*Leave your question in the comments or send it to us through the Truth Over Feelings Instagram page. Your question may be discussed in a future episode.Connect With UsTruth Over Feelings on InstagramLife RecoveryBooks & Resources by Marjorie ColeCounseling & Deliverance Resources

Are you looking for love—or looking for someone else to prove that you’re worthy of being loved? In Episode 3 of Truth Over Feelings, Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta talk about dating, rejection, self-worth, people-pleasing, red flags, and the danger of putting your identity in someone else’s hands. They discuss why strong chemistry and the feeling that you “clicked” are not enough to build a healthy relationship, how desperation to feel chosen can cause you to settle, and why dating someone for their potential can keep you stuck. You’ll also hear how to recognize red flags, why character is revealed under pressure, how family history can shape relationship choices, and why knowing your identity in Christ matters before you date. A healthy relationship is not about finding someone to complete you. You are already complete in Jesus. The goal is for two whole people to come together, strengthen one another, and build something rooted in truth rather than fear, insecurity, or the need for validation. Know your identity. Know your worth. Don’t settle just because you want to be chosen. Feelings change. Truth never does.

Who is Jesus, and how do you start a relationship with Him—especially when you have already sinned or feel too far gone? In this episode of the Truth Over Feelings podcast, Jacinta and Margie begin at the beginning. They discuss who Jesus is, why He came, what salvation means, and why you do not have to become good enough or fix yourself before coming to Him. They also explore the difference between salvation and sanctification, the role of the Holy Spirit, why temporary happiness cannot satisfy the deepest needs of the heart, and how God brings hope and purpose into hardship.

Can your feelings always be trusted? In the first episode of Truth Over Feelings, Marjorie Cole and her granddaughter Jacinta discuss how fear, anxiety, panic, and negative thoughts can begin shaping the way we see ourselves. Jacinta shares her personal experience with anxiety and the fear of what other people might think. Together, they explore how to recognize the lies influencing our thoughts, understand the spiritual battle surrounding our identity, and replace fear with the truth of God’s Word. You’ll hear why your feelings are not your identity, why God is not the source of your torment, and how discovering the lie behind the fear can open the door to freedom. Truth doesn't change. Feelings do. Follow Truth Over Feelings Podcast and send us your questions for future episodes.