Loved & Made Worthy
Are you seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus? Are you a high achieving perfectionist holding yourself to an impossible standard? Are you ready to ditch the anxiety that comes with people-pleasing and overachieving? If so, you’re in the right place! It’s time to break the cycle of negative thoughts and let go of the labels that God never gave you. It’s time to embrace your God-given purpose and experience true and lasting peace. This is Loved & Made Worthy, the podcast for Christian women who want to know Jesus on a deeper level and let go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachieving. When you visit here, you’ll find guidance for Spirit-led bible study, words of encouragement for Kingdom living, and a thorough look at who God is and what that means for our identity. I’m Erica, your host and fellow child of God, and let me tell you … I’ve been there. I’ve believed all of the things about myself that never came from God … I’ve worn labels like perfectionist and people-pleaser and anxious and obsessive-compulsive and SO MANY others I never should have worn and it was totally and completely exhausting. And after a lifetime of believing and embracing those lies, one day I was just done. God took me on a journey to discover a deeper relationship with him than I could have ever imagined and offered a new perspective on the truth of who I was. I discovered that only one label–one truth–mattered … Child of God. That single identifier allowed me to break free from all the others and begin working through my need to please others and do things perfectly. And I’m here to tell you that you can do the same. You can be done with the labels and trying to measure up to impossible standards. You can cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus. You can experience the peace that only comes with the knowledge of being a Child of God. During each episode of this podcast, we’ll dig into scripture to uncover the characteristics of God which will guide us in every area of our life. This will make us better equipped to deal with life, rebuke the enemy’s lies about who we are, and walk more steadily in faith. If you’re ready to embrace your God-given purpose & ditch perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachieving for good … listen in. This is especially for you. Send me a message: lovedandmadeworthy@gmail.com Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovedandmadeworthy/?ref=share Grab a Bible Reading Companion: https://amzn.to/3Q37j76
Episodes
I’m not sure we’re capable of understanding the depths of God’s grace. No matter how much we learn about Jesus, no matter how much we have forgiven, no matter how much we forgive others. Sure, all of those things give us great perspective and one step closer to grasping the concept of all-consuming grace, but I don’t believe we have the brain space to understand just exactly how gracious God has been with us.
And yet, even in our...
Can you imagine what it was like to be Moses, standing on Mt. Sinai in the presence of God’s glory? Or even Aaron and the Israelites watching as Moses descended from the mountain with his whole face glowing, a reflection of God’s glory.
I’ve always wondered what it would be like to see Moses after this encounter and how I would react. Would it be with fear? With awe?
The truth is, it doesn’t really matter. But it does make me w...
God is true.
And his truth is our standard. In a world where lies and deception are prevalent, we have to be rooted in the truth of God's word because the enemy seeks to undermine God's truth at every turn by spreading lies and confusion.
In John 8:44, Jesus describes Satan as the father of lies. Satan seeks to deceive us and lead us away from the truth of God's word, and unfortunately he is successful all too often.
But not ...
God is patient.
This truth is displayed over and over again throughout the entirety of scripture, but I’m willing to bet you also see this in your lifeIn episode 22 we talked about how God is Love.
We know this, we see it all over the bible, but in 1 John 4:8 it says, “Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
So follow this thread with me: God is love. It is a defining factor of who he is.
But what ...
God is wise and grants that wisdom freely. How are you engaging in that wisdom once it’s granted?
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God is merciful.
This fundamental aspect of His character is expressed through His love and compassion towards humanity. God's mercy is not earned or deserved, but is freely given to those who repent and turn to Him.
And for those of us who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving, the concept of God's mercy can be a really powerful antidote. These tendencies can stem from a desire to earn approval and ac...
God is love. This is one of the most profound and significant descriptions of God in the bible.
Love is not just something that God does, but it is who he is. It is the very essence of his character.
In 1 John 4:8, we’re told, “anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
When we experience love, we experience God.
But perhaps the most difficult thing about this is that, this love is not based on our performanc...
God is just. He is fair and impartial, bringing justice into a world of chaos and sin. He upholds what is right … and expects us to do the same.
In this episode, we will take a look at what it means for God to be just, how that is portrayed in the Bible, and how it affects us as his children.
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The doctrine of immutability is the belief that God is eternal, infinite, and unchanging in every way. This means that God is not subject to change, growth, or decay, and that his nature and character are the same now as they have always been and will always be.
God is immutable. But what does it mean for Christians to rely on an unchanging God in an ever-changing world?
Listen in to find out!
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God is faithful.
This faithfulness is so deeply a part of God’s character that everything he does is a reflection of it. What we believe about God’s faithfulness has a profound impact on the way we think, feel, and act, and if we take God at his word, this belief in his faithfulness is a source of hope, strength, and encouragement. It’s something that we can rely on and trust in, no matter what we are facing.
In this episode, w...
God is good.
This goodness is inherent. It is integral to His nature and character, and it’s something that is consistently described and affirmed throughout scripture. In this episode, we look at some of the passages in the Bible that describe God's goodness, and discuss how we can come to know and trust in God's goodness for ourselves.
We talk about the role that faith plays in trusting in God's goodness, and explore some pra...
During this episode we’re going to talk about 3 major ways God demonstrates the importance of rest for his people and how we can cultivate a life designed for rest.
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5 affirmations, straight from God’s word, that you can use to speak life over the Christian boys and men in your life.
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5 affirmations, straight from God’s word, that you can use to speak life over the Christian girls and women in your life.
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Choosing a bible translation is a really big deal and not to be taken lightly. These are the words of God, so it’s important to understand how translations are categorized and what that means for our study.
So how do you choose the right one?
Settle in, friend, and let’s talk about the three types of bible translations and how you can make the decision to choose one that’s right for you.
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Living a life of gratitude has the power to change our hearts. Praising God and expressing gratitude for the blessings we receive offers us healing in ways we might not realize.
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Spiritual slumps are challenging places to be because oftentimes we don’t know the way out. Fortunately, we’re not alone and there is a simple prayer that we can lift up to God to help us find our way to the other side.
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I didn’t want to start a podcast. But through God’s gentle nudging, he helped me work through my fear and now I’m so glad I said yes to him. What is your next yes with God?
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If you’re feeling anxious, you are not alone. Listen in as we dive deep into the characteristics of God in search of peace and truth to fight the enemy’s lies.
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Grow deeper in faith and closer to Jesus with spiritual disciplines. Listen in as we discuss the spiritual disciplines Jesus made a habit of keeping–setting the example for us to follow–over this two episode series.
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