The Self Love Journaling Experience: Diving Deeper

The Self Love Journaling Experience: Diving Deeper

The Self-Love Guided Journaling Experience is a faith-based podcast for women ready to grow in confidence, peace, and purpose through journaling and God’s truth. Hosted by Shawnda of With God Her Story Blog, each episode blends scripture, self-reflection, and guided journaling prompts to help you silence the inner critic, heal from within, and rediscover your worth in Christ. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Build a healthy, God-centered view of self-love ✨ Renew your mind with biblical truth ✨ Use journaling as a tool for emotional healing and spiritual growth Whether you’re brand new to journaling or looking to go deeper in your walk with God, this podcast will help you write your way toward peace, purpose, and wholeness — one page, one prayer, one moment of grace at a time. Follow now and grab your journal — because your healing, confidence, and breakthrough start here. 🕊️

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October 30, 2025 17 mins

In this episode, Shawnda introduces the "Seven Pillars of Godly Self‑Esteem" series and focuses on the first three pillars: identity in Christ, self‑acceptance, and integrity. She explains how true confidence is rooted in who God says you are, not in achievements or comparisons.

Through Scripture, journaling prompts, affirmations, and prayer, listeners are guided to remember their worth, replace shame with God’s truth, and align th...

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This is the final episode of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series — and it’s all about learning how to release the weight of worry that keeps your heart restless and your mind racing.

If you’ve ever felt consumed by “what ifs,” or carried anxiety like a constant companion, this episode will help you discover what it means to trade worry for worship and fear for faith.

We’ll explore Philippians 4:6–7 together, unpack what it means to ...

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In part two of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series, this episode guides you through breaking free from past hurts using scripture, journaling prompts, and practical steps. Centered on 1 Peter 5:7, it explores how to recognize wounds, release control through forgiveness, and replace lies with God’s truth.

Follow the episode’s heart work: write a release letter, create a casted page in your journal, and use a daily prayer to surrender...

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Welcome to Part 1 of the Cast It, Don’t Carry It series! In this powerful episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles Christian women face — comparison.

Through Scripture, journaling, and reflection, you’ll learn how to stop measuring your worth by others’ success and start walking confidently in your God-given purpose.

Comparison steals joy; contentment restores it. When you root your worth in Christ, you stop striv...

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September 17, 2025 12 mins

Have you ever tried to push your past under the rug, only to find it keeps resurfacing? In this episode of Diving Deeper into the Bible Journaling Podcast, we talk about why naming your wounds matters, how ignoring them affects our lives, and how God meets us in the honest places of our hearts.

I’ll share from my own journey—how naming my wounds gave me language to pray, helped me feel less alone, and opened the door for God’s heal...

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Welcome to week three of our Mirror Affirmation Audio series, where we delve into the transformative practice of "Flipping the Script." Take a moment to inhale God's peace and exhale the tension you've been carrying.

This week's focus is on recognizing the stories your mind tells and replacing them with God's truth-filled narrative. Through powerful affirmations like "I reject lies and replace them with truth," you'll learn to alig...

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Welcome to the second week of our Mirror Affirmation Audio series. This episode encourages us to reflect on how we speak to ourselves by asking the profound question: Would I say this to someone I love? Through mirror affirmations, we are reminded of the importance of treating ourselves with the same kindness and grace that we offer to others.

The episode presents affirmations meant to inspire self-compassion, including, "I deserve...

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Welcome to our Mirror Affirmation Audio! Speak God’s Truth Over Yourself Daily.  This episode focuses on building self-talk rooted in kindness, emphasizing the importance of being gentle with yourself. We introduce core mirror affirmations, encouraging you to declare, "I am worthy of kindness, including from myself." Learn to allow God's grace to influence your inner dialogue, and practice daily affirmations to nurture self-compass...

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Feeling stuck in your faith or your day-to-day life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Diving Deeper, we delve into how gratitude journaling can help you break free from feeling stuck, find clarity, and deepen your faith, even when life feels overwhelming.

We dive into practical gratitude journaling tips, faith-based journaling prompts, and powerful affirmations to shift your perspective and help you find God’s hope in the middl...

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Are you struggling to love yourself in the middle of your healing, hustle, or heartache? You’re not alone. In this soul-stirring episode, I’m showing you how I use gratitude journaling to gently shift my mindset, silence harsh self-talk, and step into the truth of how God sees me—worthy, beautiful, and deeply loved.

In this episode, you’ll walk away with:

  1. How to acknowledge where you are without shame

  2. Ways to celebrate the ...

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When betrayal breaks your trust, it can feel like everything shatters—your peace, your confidence, and sometimes even your faith in people. But healing doesn’t have to wait for an apology. In this episode, we explore how gratitude journaling becomes a powerful companion when picking up the pieces.

Gratitude doesn’t erase the pain, but it shifts your perspective. It helps you notice what’s still whole and working and ...

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Feeling overwhelmed by everything life throws your way? This episode is for you. In Episode 4 of the How I Use Gratitude Journaling series, I’m walking you through four powerful, faith-based steps to help you slow down, release the pressure, and reconnect with peace through gratitude.

In this episode, you’ll walk away with:

  1. How to acknowledge your stress without judgment
  2. How to shift your focus with simple gratit...
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Self-love can feel hard—especially when you’re used to being your own worst critic. But in this second episode of the How I Use Gratitude Journaling series, I’m showing you how gratitude can shift the way you see yourself—with grace, truth, and a little daily intention.

This episode is your gentle reminder that you don’t have to feel full of self-love to start walking in it. With journal in hand and God at your side,...

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Do your thoughts ever spiral into self-doubt, shame, or “not enough” talk? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this episode of Diving Deeper, I’m showing you how I personally use gratitude journaling to interrupt negative thinking and replace it with God’s truth.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize negative thoughts without shame
  • Invite gratitude into the same space as struggle
  • Reframe lies through the lens of P...
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When life changes—relationships shift, roles evolve, or plans fall apart—it’s easy to feel lost. In this episode of Diving Deeper, I’m sharing how gratitude journaling helped me find peace during big transitions and how you can use it too.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize and name the season you’re in
  • Use gratitude to ground yourself emotionally and spiritually
  • Reflect on God’s faithfulness when the future feels un...
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Are you celebrating your wins, or are you rushing past them, thinking they’re not “big enough” to matter? In this episode of Diving Deeper, we’re shifting the focus from self-doubt to self-celebration! Too often, we minimize our progress, but God calls us to acknowledge and rejoice in the growth He’s doing within us.

Join me as we walk through powerful journaling prompts to help you reflect on past successes, speak l...

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Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, like you don’t belong, or that at any moment someone will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? You’re not alone.

In this powerful two-part series, we tackle self-doubt and imposter syndrome head-on, replacing fear with faith, lies with truth, and hesitation with bold, God-given confidence.

Through guided journaling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps, ...

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What happens after the gratitude challenge ends? How do you keep thankfulness alive in everyday life?

In this final episode of the Week of Gratitude series, we reflect on the past seven days and discover how to make gratitude a lasting habit. Gratitude isn’t just a one-time practice—it’s a mindset shift that can bring more joy, peace, and resilience into your life.

In this episode, we’ll explore: How has gratitude sh...

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February 19, 2025 8 mins

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Week of Gratitude: Cultivate Thankfulness Throughout the Week

Ready to transform your mindset and deepen your gratitude practice? In this guided gratitude journaling experience, you’ll embark on a powerful journey to cultivate thankfulness every single day. This podcast is designed to jumpstart your gratitude journaling, helping you break through negativity, rewire your thoughts, and embrace a heart of appreciation.

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Struggling to feel grateful? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Diving Deeper, we’re getting real about why gratitude sometimes feels hard and what you can do when you just don’t feel thankful. Maybe you’re in survival mode, overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or gratitude just feels forced. Whatever the reason, this episode will meet you where you are and help you take small, meaningful steps toward cultivating a gr...

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