017 - Anxiety, and the Pride of Prowling Lions

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Friends, this has been a long, incredible, unbelievable journey with you all. I'm sorry (not sorry?) to say this is my very last episode of The Feeling Better podcast. After a tough week where I suffered with a weird physical imbalance, I had some illumination from God about how to truly be the best ME for HIS kingdom: physically, mentally, and spiritually.

And that means saying good-bye. The Feeling Better gambling addiction podcast and website will stay up for new listeners to discover or current ones to go back and listen to.

But my new podcast launching March 3rd is called WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS: Biblical Breadcrumbs for the Lost

Here is my new podcast Buzzsprout platform player: https://wanderinginthewilderness.buzzsprout.com

Here is my new podcast website with all the info, including where to listen: https://www.wanderinginthewilderness.com/

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Friends, this topic is a big one. The Imbalance of Bigger Barns addresses the whole "Keeping Up With the Joneses" mentality and wanting things we don't have. We don't have them and we think we should, and so we envy others. The grass is always greener on the other side... or is it? What kind of damage can envying things and coveting what other people have do to our mental health and spiritual walk? Have a listen as I give some real examples of my own life and the things I'd felt recently. 

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Well, friends. In this episode, I get really into the guts of something that paints me out to be a complete jerk. Sometimes I wonder how God even stands me, let alone how I can stand myself. Let's just say I'm thankful for His grace and mercy, as well as my husband's. If you are someone suffering an addiction of ANY kind, whether gambling, porn, alcohol, drugs, food, video games, smoking, shopping, etc., and you've lied to someone you love, this is the episode for you.

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#demons #satan #ishellreal #hell

Yeah, this might be a difficult episode for some people to grasp. My intention was to give you a short introduction to the discussion about the imbalance of a demonic tongue, which every one of us needs to hear. But I get into talking about Satan and hell, and I share with you my really creepy demon story, and provide you with advice on what to do if you find yourself in a real demonic encounter. I also provide you with a current pop culture example using famous YouTubers to showcase how God's law is God's law, whether it's popular opinion or not. Before I knew it, I ran out of time and didn't actually get to the topic at hand.

Stay tuned for next week, when I get to the meat and potatoes of our 9th imbalance about demonic tongues, as a part 2 of sorts to this week's episode.

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In this episode, I tell you three crazy stories about grace and mercy that happened to me last week, one of which explained why I wasn't able to get a podcast episode uploaded last Sunday. I also finally dive into the imbalance of character and integrity, and how I turned into wretched thief who stole while I was gambling. Sometimes imbalances invoke correction and discipline from God. Other times it leaves mental doors open for the enemy to sneak through. If any of the character or integrity imbalances I mention in this episode touch a nerve, it might be time for some serious change.

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In this episode, I tell you how once again God came through for us, with an amazing story that defies explanation. I don't think anyone can deny the power of prayer at this point. How many times have I shared stories like this now? It's kind of mind-blowing! And that perfectly ties into a question I got from a listener, who asked me what kind of things we should be praying for, and if it's wrong to pray for more than just the necessary things in life that sustain us. You're going to love this episode about big, hairy, audacious prayers!

Next week, I promise we're back to imbalances, with a topic that references a lot of gambling addiction behaviors and feelings. Be sure to subscribe to listen in each Sunday!

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Enough is enough, right? Enough gambling. Enough loss. Enough failure. Enough living a life of confusion, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. Do you all want to make 2024 the most incredible and impactful year of your life so far? Then join me on this new venture. In this episode, I share with you two resolutions that will change everything for you. That's it, just two. And I'm not leaving you on your own to do it. I'm going to do it with you. This is the episode you don't want to miss if you really want to live your best life.

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Merry Christmas! You will never guess the gift God gave me for Christmas. I have finally learned the spiritual secret to letting go completely of worry, anxiety, stress, depression, and sadness. Once again, I got passed over for a job despite going through an intensive interview process. And I had COVID that lasted three weeks. My bank account is at zero, and I have no idea how my January bills are going to get paid. But do you know what? I am SO full of joy! All our bills are paid for December, and I was able to tithe a nice check. AND we were able to bless a few people ourselves this Christmas. Wait until you hear the huge epiphany I had about joy and peace. It's pretty incredible, and I hope my message blesses you as well.

Here are a few videos that I recommend in this podcast episode:

Skip Heitzig: How to Have Unfathomable Peace

Francis Chan: Living with Joy

Kenneth E. Hagin: Casting Your Cares Upon the Lord

Also, one of my favorite worship songs. Jireh means "provider." Elevation Worship, Jireh

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Friends, I can't thank God enough for all of you. Here is a short message for this week.

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