Why Joy Is Hard to Receive — And Why It’s What Your Heart Needs to Heal #190

Is joy easy for you to give… but hard to receive? So many women pour out love, care, and celebration for everyone else —
yet when it comes to their own joy, something inside quietly shuts down. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender birthday story from her own life —
a moment when receiving j…

The Overgiving Crash: How to Renew Your Strength for the Holidays #189

Have you ever noticed that after pouring out love, hosting, caring, cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything meaningful for everyone… your body suddenly crashes? In today’s episode, Bonnie unpacks the Overgiving Crash — that drained, blank, emotional dip that often hits right after big hol…

Feeling ‘Blah’ Before Thanksgiving? Try This Peace Reset to Light Your Spark & Stress Less #188

Are you heading into Thanksgiving feeling emotionally blah — tired, unmotivated, or just flat inside?
You’re not alone. So many women enter the holidays carrying the weight of logistics, expectations, and caring for everyone else… while their own soul quietly runs on empty. Bonnie shares her perso…

3 Mindset Shifts for Peace This Thanksgiving

Do you ever feel like the pressure of the holidays only makes your heart ache more? Thanksgiving can bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness, especially when life isn’t going the way we expected. But what if you could still feel thankful even in the toughest moments? In this episode, B…

When You’re Afraid to Go All In on Joy: How to Run Free and Feel God’s Pleasure #187

Have you ever found yourself holding back — afraid to give your all because you might fail, grow tired, or fall short? In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a powerful story about her son — and the life-changing moment when she encouraged him to stop holding back and run free. What happened next will …

When Life Changes Your Plans: How to Find Joy in Life’s Twists & Turns with God #186

Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans — and you weren’t sure what to do next? In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You’ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall ap…

Feeling Weighed Down by Chaos & Conflict? This Will Help You Find Peace & Hope Again #185

Have you felt your heart heavy with all the heartbreak of violence in the world — and wondered how to find peace or what to do with all those feelings? In today’s special episode, Bonnie shares encouragement from Dan Westman, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Peninsula Bible Church. His words offer…

Overthinking Everything? How to Stop Being Afraid to Get It Wrong and Find Peace #184

Do you ever hesitate to try something new because you’re afraid to get it wrong — even something that could bring you joy? In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about letting go of control. You’ll discover how creative expression can calm anxiety, awaken joy, and help you connect wit…

Silence Isn’t Strength: How Naming Your Feelings Brings Peace & Healing #183

Have you ever kept your feelings hidden because you thought voicing them was weakness? Or felt silenced by shame, fear, or the thought, “I shouldn’t complain”? Friend, with God, your feelings matter. In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares her powerful story of returning to what once felt like a pla…

Breaking the Worry Loop: How to Get Out of Your Head and into God’s Peace #182

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a worry loop — replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or circling endless what-ifs? In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how remembering God’s goodness can break the worry loop and bring calm to your soul. You’ll also hear the science behind wh…