SWEET SLEEP WITH JESUS | Exhaustion, Sleep Deprivation, Night Prayer Christian, Relax, Sleep Meditation
Is your mind racing the moment your head hits the pillow? Are you exhausted but terrified you won’t have the energy to function tomorrow? Do you ever wonder why everyone else seems to rest easily but you can’t? Are you afraid this cycle of anxious thoughts and mental chaos will never end? If you whispered ‘yes’ to any of that, you’re in the right place. This podcast will help you calm your racing thoughts, step into spiritual authority, and find deep, consistent sleep so you can rest fully and sleep with confidence again. Hey! I’m Emem, your future friend and a passionate Jesus lover. About fifteen years ago, I went through the most tormenting season of my life — I could not sleep. Night after night my mind raced. I was anxious and terrified. Nothing I tried worked — not teas, not medicine, not routines, not forcing myself to ‘just relax.’ I felt helpless, hopeless, exhausted, and honestly… I felt like I was going crazy. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, I finally realized that peace had already been given to me — and the enemy had stolen it. I learned how to stand in my spiritual authority and take my peace back. With the truth of God’s Word and the authority He gave me, I went from hopeless, afraid, and mentally exhausted to restored in peace, anchored in joy, renewed in my mind, and sleeping sweetly. Pajamas on, lights low, worries off — welcome to sweet sleep with Jesus.
Episodes
If you’re dealing with exhaustion and ongoing sleep deprivation and wondering why peace slips away the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you. I walk through how Jesus resisted temptation in Matthew 4 and why His example matters when worry, racing thoughts, and nighttime anxiety try to take over. What kept Jesus steady wasn’t willpower—it was His consistent use of the Word of God.
In this episode, I show you ho...
If you’re exhausted, stuck in sleep deprivation, and wondering why peace feels so hard to hold onto at night, this episode is for you. I pause here to address the deeper reason sleep anxiety keeps cycling—because you cannot apply what you do not believe. When doubt, opposition, and racing thoughts show up, it’s often a sign that your mind needs renewal, not more effort.
In this episode, I walk you through why the Word of God is e...
If your mind won’t shut off at night and prayer feels ineffective when sleep anxiety hits, this episode is for you. I walk you step by step through how I pray Scripture for peaceful sleep, showing you how to bring your worries, racing thoughts, and fears to God in faith—and stand on what He has already promised.
I guide you through practical, Scripture-based Christian night prayer to calm nighttime anxiety, quiet your thoughts, a...
If you’ve ever told yourself “this is just how I am” when it comes to sleep anxiety, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not a personality flaw—it’s a pattern, and patterns can change.
In this episode, I walk you through why sleep anxiety, racing thoughts, worry, and nighttime fear are often rooted in exhaustion and sleep deprivation—not failure—and how understanding God’s deep care can help your mind relax and your body settle...
If sleep problems are stealing your peace and worry feels like a constant background noise, this episode is for you. I talk honestly about how normalized worry, anxiety, and racing thoughts quietly lead to exhaustion and sleep deprivation—and why God invites us to respond differently, especially at night.
In this episode, I show you how to stop carrying mental and emotional burdens when your head hits the pillow by learning to ca...
If sleep deprivation has been creeping in slowly through worry, anxiety, and a mind that won’t stop racing, I want you to know this: it won’t get better on its own—but there is a way forward. In this episode, I explain why exhaustion tightens its grip when peace is missing and how God’s instruction in Philippians 4:6–7 offers a practical strategy you can begin using tonight.
I walk you through how to stop living in constant worry...
Sleep deprivation is more than just being tired—it’s often a sign that peace has been quietly disrupted.
In this deeply personal episode, I share how sleepless nights slowly turned into fear, confusion, and exhaustion, and why sleep deprivation is often connected to something deeper happening in our hearts and minds. What started as a few rough nights became ongoing unrest, even after trying everything to sleep and relax.
I tal...
Exhaustion doesn’t always show up loud—but it often shows up first through sleep deprivation and nights that no longer feel restful.
In this episode, I talk about how spiritual attack can be subtle, revealing itself through exhaustion that won’t lift, sleep that doesn’t restore, and peace slowly slipping away. If you’re struggling to relax at night or your mind won’t quiet, Scripture shows us that peace has been challenged—and th...
In this episode, I introduce a new season of Sweet Sleep with Jesus and share why rest is more than sleep—especially for exhausted women dealing with sleep deprivation, nighttime anxiety, racing thoughts, and chronic restlessness.
I explore the spiritual root of exhaustion, why the real battle for rest often happens at night, and why peace—not willpower, routines, or trying harder—is the key to restoring rest. We talk honestly ab...
Is your mind racing the moment your head hits the pillow? Are you living with exhaustion or sleep deprivation, afraid you won’t have the energy to function tomorrow?
Sweet Sleep with Jesus is a faith-based podcast for Christian women who are weary, overwhelmed, and longing to relax into deep, peaceful, and consistent sleep. Through Scripture, night prayer, and gentle sleep meditation rooted in biblical truth, this podcast he...
Have you ever wondered "Why does God allow bad things happen? Or "Why does God allow suffering?" If you have, this video might help.
In this video, I delve into the role of suffering in the life of a true Christian and believer. Drawing from scriptures such as 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 10:22, and John 15:20-21, I explain how suffering and persecution are integral parts of a Christian's journey. I discuss how these challenging exp...
In this podcast episode of 'Take A Shot! with Emem Joy Emah,' I emphasize the importance of recognizing and avoiding unhealthy leadership and protection dynamics. I discuss three major red flags: the idea that any human can be our law instead of God, the misconception that leadership equates to dictatorship rather than servanthood, and the confusion between control and genuine protection. Using Biblical references, I explain why Je...
In this heartfelt episode, I share my deeply personal journey of overcoming an addiction to skin lightening. Growing up in an environment where my skin was not celebrated and often criticized, I struggled with self-acceptance. The turning point came when I built a relationship with God and started seeing myself through His eyes. By surrounding myself with positive influences and meditating on God's word, I learned to love my natura...
Welcome to the new year, 2025! In this episode of 'Take a Shot with Emem Joy Emah,' we discuss the importance of setting new goals and one crucial priority for believers: reading the Bible. Amidst the increasing spread of false doctrines, the only way to discern the truth and hear God's voice is by immersing yourself in the Word. Make reading your Bible the foundation of all your goals this year to build a strong relationship with ...
Controversy and Light: Maverick City Music's Collaboration with Glorilla In this episode of 'Take a Shot! with Emem Joy Emah,' the host discusses the controversy surrounding Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin's involvement with rapper Glorilla. The conversation delves into why many people are upset about the collaboration, questioning if it might be divinely inspired. Drawing parallels from Biblical stories, Emem explores the p...
In this episode, Emem challenges the common advice of moving on quickly from a breakup by entering a new relationship. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of grieving and healing from past relationships to avoid carrying emotional pain and patterns into new ones. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical insights, Emem encourages viewers to seek the love and support of God during these tough times. She advises allowing ones...
In this heartfelt episode, Emem discusses the desire for marriage and challenges societal shame around being single at 30 or older. Emem delves into the meaning of real love beyond emotions, tying it to obedience and commitment, both in human relationships and with God. Highlighting the Bible's teachings, Emem encourages viewers to understand their worth, deepen their relationship with God, and embrace their singleness as a season ...
This is my testimony of how Jesus healed and set me free from demonic torment and suicide. I detail my journey from psychic visit and demonic torment to healing and freedom. My hope is that after watching this video, you begin to believe that he can do the same for you because the truth is -- he CAN and he WANTS to. With God, ALL THINGS are possible. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 What to expect in today's episode 1:27 When my sleep troubles be...
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