Do you have difficulty telling others no? Do you find yourself frequently pushing your needs and desires aside to meet the needs of everyone else? Do you ever struggle to know how to love others as Jesus desires while also setting healthy boundaries? In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook shares biblical wisdom on how we can discover the best of ourselves and how doing so leads to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resources mentioned:

The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God

Boundaries for the Soul

The Best of You Podcast episode: "Should I turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat"

Find Dr. Allison Cook:

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Find Jennifer Slattery:

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What resonated with you most in this episode?
How might you answer Dr. Cook's question: What do you want?
How reciprocal do your relationships tend to be?
Where might you land on the selfless, self, selfish scale Dr. Cook mentioned?
How comfortable are you with setting healthy boundaries?
When do you find it most challenging to set healthy boundaries?
How can strong, clear boundaries lead to relational health?
What is one action step God might want you to take, having listened to this episode?

Do you have difficulty telling others no? Do you find yourself frequently pushing your needs and desires aside to meet the needs of everyone else? Do you ever struggle to know how to love others as Jesus desires while also setting healthy boundaries? In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook shares biblical wisdom on how we can discover the best of ourselves and how doing so leads to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resources mentioned:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-You-Painful-Patterns-Discover/dp/1400234549">The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Your-Soul-Overwhelming-Thoughts/dp/1400201616/">Boundaries for the Soul</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-of-you/id1620059010?i=1000616119751">The Best of You Podcast episode: "Should I turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat"</a>
Find Dr. Allison Cook:
<a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dralisoncook">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alison-Cook-PhD/author/B079NRC2SX">On Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>How might you answer Dr. Cook's question: What do you want?</li>
<li>How reciprocal do your relationships tend to be?</li>
<li>Where might you land on the selfless, self, selfish scale Dr. Cook mentioned?</li>
<li>How comfortable are you with setting healthy boundaries?</li>
<li>When do you find it most challenging to set healthy boundaries?</li>
<li>How can strong, clear boundaries lead to relational health?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might want you to take, having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

Faith Over Fear

Discovering the Best of You for Healthier Relationships with Dr. Alison Cook

One of my favorite names for Christ, especially during the often chaotic holiday season, is Prince of Peace. It reminds us that our peace is found not in our circumstances or the absence of conflict but instead through our relationship with Him. Advent provides a wonderful opportunity to evaluate our schedules, slow down, and connect in a special way with our Savior. 

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonates with you most in this episode?
What are some of your most cherished Christmas memories from your childhood?
Consider your current schedule. How has anxiety or fear contributed to your busyness?
What are some ways you experience the sacredness of Christ's birth?
What is something you can eliminate or simplify this holiday season to make it less hectic and more memorable?
What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

Resource referenced: Glad & Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide: 

Find Lanier Ivester:

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Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

(Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.)

One of my favorite names for Christ, especially during the often chaotic holiday season, is Prince of Peace. It reminds us that our peace is found not in our circumstances or the absence of conflict but instead through our relationship with Him. Advent provides a wonderful opportunity to evaluate our schedules, slow down, and connect in a special way with our Savior. 
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonates with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What are some of your most cherished Christmas memories from your childhood?</li>
<li>Consider your current schedule. How has anxiety or fear contributed to your busyness?</li>
<li>What are some ways you experience the sacredness of Christ's birth?</li>
<li>What is something you can eliminate or simplify this holiday season to make it less hectic and more memorable?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>
Resource referenced: <a href="https://store.rabbitroom.com/products/glad-and-golden-hourshttps://www.amazon.com/Glad-Golden-Hours-Companion-Christmastide-ebook/dp/B0D9SG3C8F">Glad &amp; Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide: </a>
Find Lanier Ivester:
<a href="https://lanierivester.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lanierivester/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaniersBooks/">On Facebook</a>
 
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
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Practicing Advent for Increased Peace

Many of us tend to judge our most intense or unpleasant emotional responses which only increases their intensity by piling on shame. In this episode, Dr. Allison Cook talks with host Carol McCracken about her latest book, I'm Not Supposed to Feel This Way, how we can gain healthy emotional distance when we feel overwhelmed, and options for dealing with toxic people. 

(Check out Faith Over Fear's GodTube Channel: https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/)

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
Consider your inner critique. How might he/she be trying to help, although in an unhelpful way?
How might recognizing the various moments that comprise your complex emotional system help you feel less consumed by them?
Consider an area in which you typically feel guilt. Using Dr. Allison's discussion on conditioned guilt as a guide, what emotions might your guilt be masking?
What is the difference between numbing and self-soothing?
How might learning to name your emotions without judgement help you become more aware of what is occurring within you?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Resource mentioned:I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action by Dr. Allison Cook

Find Dr. Allison Cook:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On Amazon

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

(Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.)

Many of us tend to judge our most intense or unpleasant emotional responses which only increases their intensity by piling on shame. In this episode, Dr. Allison Cook talks with host Carol McCracken about her latest book, I'm Not Supposed to Feel This Way, how we can gain healthy emotional distance when we feel overwhelmed, and options for dealing with toxic people. 
(Check out Faith Over Fear's GodTube Channel: <a href="https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/">https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/</a>)
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>Consider your inner critique. How might he/she be trying to help, although in an unhelpful way?</li>
<li>How might recognizing the various moments that comprise your complex emotional system help you feel less consumed by them?</li>
<li>Consider an area in which you typically feel guilt. Using Dr. Allison's discussion on conditioned guilt as a guide, what emotions might your guilt be masking?</li>
<li>What is the difference between numbing and self-soothing?</li>
<li>How might learning to name your emotions without judgement help you become more aware of what is occurring within you?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>
Resource mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shouldnt-Feel-This-Way-Self-Sabotage-ebook/dp/B0CFJH6N2K/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p3qhEx1U-OIAanJ-ZGopzaxs_8lMn4kP_a9JYm_SUmpwLlMlBRxfZ46bROGHaUQyLnJXhZiizOhJZvbrSAWLVvwfa6QdnR74c6ybocqVPZleyLGsVDfnCTUAcJEP_9mEBxFbYgWKccEY1Fc3DOCZGQ.yXG6Kv1PeaiQwGz-3DvRg0Fo5DNm9u3tnV5WJ9hlnvI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=695635031945&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1019973&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=10843707356206040564&amp;hvtargid=kwd-316805504151&amp;hydadcr=22565_13493330&amp;keywords=i+shouldn%27t+feel+this+way&amp;qid=1732915607&amp;sr=8-1">I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name What’s Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action</a> by Dr. Allison Cook
Find Dr. Allison Cook:
<a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dralisoncook/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alison-Cook-PhD/author/B079NRC2SX">On Amazon</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
(Inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>.)

Gaining Healthy Distance From Intense Emotions With Dr. Allison Cook

If you experience chronic pain or chronic illness, you understand how impossible it can feel, at times, to hold tight to hope. On our darkest, most painful nights, we can easily feel alone and abandoned by God. Singer/songwriter Katy Nichole understands. In fact, there was a time when she wasn't sure she wanted to hold on and contemplated taking her life. But God met her in that place with a truth meant for us all. 

(Check out Faith Over Fear's GodTube Channel: https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/)

Discussion/reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
When have you most needed to know you remained held by God?
How did you feel when you heard Katy say that it's okay not to be okay? 
What might it look like in your life to allow yourself, in your pain, to not be okay?
How did you feel to hear that God has good plans for you? If this is hard to believe, share why. 
What might self-care look like for you?
How might listing tasks or goals in order of priority help you mange your time and energy level?
What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

Find Katy Nichole:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

(Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.)

Listen to When I Fall HERE. 

If you experience chronic pain or chronic illness, you understand how impossible it can feel, at times, to hold tight to hope. On our darkest, most painful nights, we can easily feel alone and abandoned by God. Singer/songwriter Katy Nichole understands. In fact, there was a time when she wasn't sure she wanted to hold on and contemplated taking her life. But God met her in that place with a truth meant for us all. 
(Check out Faith Over Fear's GodTube Channel: <a href="https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/">https://www.godtube.com/faith-over-fear/</a>)
Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>When have you most needed to know you remained held by God?</li>
<li>How did you feel when you heard Katy say that it's okay not to be okay? </li>
<li>What might it look like in your life to allow yourself, in your pain, to not be okay?</li>
<li>How did you feel to hear that God has good plans for you? If this is hard to believe, share why. </li>
<li>What might self-care look like for you?</li>
<li>How might listing tasks or goals in order of priority help you mange your time and energy level?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>
Find Katy Nichole:
<a href="https://www.katynichole.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katynicholemusic/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/katynicholemusic/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFWS9uumqHibj0MCRZh1SA">On YouTube</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
(Inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>.)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH87xXauLoI">Listen to When I Fall HERE. </a>

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