Strong but Soft — Finding the Balance Between Confidence and Compassion
Today’s episode explores a different kind of strength — one that doesn’t harden your heart, shut you down, or make you defensive. It’s the strength that allows you to remain open, gentle, and rooted even in challenging environments.
Del shares a personal corporate story about discernment, self-trust, and leaving a chaotic environment with grace. You’ll learn why softness is not weakness — and how true strength comes from knowing who you are, who God is, and when it’s time to walk away.
In this episode, we explore:
- How to stay soft in environments designed to make you hard
- The difference between strength and emotional armor
- Why softness is a spiritual discipline
- How to trust your peace more than your pressure
- Four permission slips every strong woman needs to hear
- What it looks like to advocate for yourself without losing your grace
- How God honors the moves you make from peace rather than fear
Journal Prompt:
Where in my life am I forcing hardness to survive, when God is inviting me to lead with strength and softness?
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