Mornings with Monette

Did you know the questions you ask yourself every day are shaping your mindset, your faith, and even your future? In this episode of Mornings with Monette, I’m sharing 3 powerful ways to shift from self-defeating questions to faith-filled ones that align with God’s truth. If you’ve been stuck in negative thinking, these simple steps will help you renew your mind, live with more clarity, and step boldly into the life God is calling ...

Feeling God nudging you toward change, but not sure what to do next? In this episode, I’m sharing my own season of pivoting—what I’ve stepped away from, where I’m leaning in, and how I’m trusting God’s timing in the process. This is for the woman craving Christian mindset shifts for women in midlife—the one who knows life isn’t stagnant and God may be calling her to grow in a new way. Together, we’ll talk about how to pivot with Go...

Feeling stuck, bored, or like you’ve lost your spark?

In today’s episode, we’re uncovering 4 powerful ways to reactivate your God-given imagination, rediscover your passions, and start boldly believing in what’s still possible—yes, even in this season of midlife.

I’m giving you a step-by-step framework to:

• Get out of autopilot and into alignment
• Reconnect with your gifts and strengths
• Awaken your creativity and curiosity again
• Partne...

This one’s personal. I’m sharing a story from one of the scariest seasons of my life—and how learning to surrender to God and still show up changed everything.
If you’ve been waiting, feeling stuck, or wondering if God’s really working behind the scenes… I hope this encourages you.
Surrender doesn’t mean sitting still—it means trusting God while taking the next right step. Let’s talk about what that can look like in your life...

Are you wondering if your best days are behind you? Feeling that “now what?” after the kids have left the house?

In this episode of Mornings with Monette, I’m sharing 3 powerful steps to help you reignite your purpose, rediscover your courage, and step into the more God still has for you—even now. This season isn’t the end. It’s a new beginning. Let’s stop settling and start living with holy anticipation. You were made for more,...

Are your emotions calling the shots?

In this episode, we’re diving into the secret mindset shift that helps you stop craving control and start living with God-led emotional mastery. If you’re tired of overreacting, second-guessing, or stuffing down your feelings, it’s time to grow in self-awareness, self-control, and spiritual strength. This one’s personal, practical, and packed with truth. Let’s grow together—one mindset shift at a...

Are you waiting for the perfect moment to finally start living the life you were created for? In this episode of Mornings with Monette, I’m diving into what I call the “someday when” trap—the mindset that keeps us settling, stuck, and spiritually stalled.

I’ve lived it. I used to think someday when my kids were grown, someday when I had more time, someday when life slowed down… then I’d focus on my marriage, my health, my joy. But o...

Are you constantly chasing success, recognition, or approval—but still feeling empty? In this episode of Mornings with Monette, we dive into a powerful mindset shift: moving from a striving mindset to a serving mindset. In a world obsessed with hustle, status, and social validation, it’s easy to lose sight of our true identity and purpose in Christ.

I share Biblical truth, a personal story of performance-driven burnout, and three si...

Are you feeling like the ground beneath you keeps shifting? In this episode of Mornings with Monette, we talk about what it means to truly build your life on something solid—something eternal. When the storms of life come (and they will), will your foundation hold? I’ll share encouragement from Scripture, a personal story from a tough season, and simple growth principles that can help you stay grounded in your faith. If your heart’...

When grief feels overwhelming, God’s presence can carry you—this episode is a heart-to-heart on finding strength, hope, and healing after deep loss.

In this deeply personal episode of Mornings with Monette, we’re talking about something many of us quietly carry: grief. Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one, are walking through a hard season, or are supporting someone who is, this episode offers encouragement rooted in faith. Mone...

If you’ve ever looked around at your life and thought, “This isn’t where I expected to be,” this episode is for you. Whether you’re adjusting to an empty nest, navigating a quiet shift in your marriage, or asking God, “What’s next for me?”—you’re not alone. In today’s episode of Mornings with MONETTE, we’re getting honest about the power of our daily habits and the quiet routines that either build us up or keep us stuck.

This faith-...

Welcome to Episode 265 of Mornings with Monette—a podcast created for Christian women navigating midlife transitions, the empty nest, and the search for renewed purpose. If you’re asking, “What now, Lord?”, feeling spiritually dry, or struggling to rediscover your identity after years of pouring into others—this episode is for you.

In “Take Back the Pen: Why You Must Decide Your Life Before Someone Else Does,” Monette dives deep int...

Good morning, beautiful souls, and welcome to Mornings with Monette! I’m Monette, your guide to living with purpose and faith, and I’m thrilled you’re here today. Buckle up for a game-changing episode: “The Mindset That Stops You from Moving Forward.” We’re diving into the battle between “I can’t do this” and “I can’t do this yet.” That tiny word—yet—is a spark of hope, a doorway to growth, and a nod to God’s promise that your stor...

In this episode of Mornings with Monette, I’m talking about shifting from a certainty mindset to a curious one, all through a Christian perspective. With spring here, I’m reflecting on some personal moments-birthdays, family visits, and five years of podcasting-and using that as a backdrop to explore how the way we think affects our lives.

We’ll look at the difference between holding on tightly to certainty, which can keep us stuck ...

Good morning, and welcome to a very special episode of Mornings with Monette! I’m beyond thrilled to celebrate five incredible years of this podcast with you—my amazing listeners. Whether you’ve been with me for hundreds of episodes or this is your first time tuning in, I can’t thank you enough for being part of this journey. In this milestone episode, I’m taking a heartfelt walk down memory lane, revisiting the early days when I l...

Dive into this powerful episode of Mornings With Monette as we confront one of the toughest mindset shifts: moving from a Resentment Mindset to a Freedom-Forgiving Mindset. Monette courageously explores the heavy burden of bitterness and emotional captivity that resentment brings, and contrasts it with the liberating peace, healing, and restoration found in forgiveness through Christ. This episode isn’t about excusing wrongs but ab...

Are you a Christian woman feeling stuck in the exhausting cycle of comparison, doubting your worth and purpose? In this episode of Mornings with Monette, discover how to break free from the destructive comparison trap and embrace a Christ-centered freedom mindset that unlocks confidence, joy, and your God-given calling.

What You’ll Learn:

• The dangers of the comparison trap—how social media and constant comparison fuel self-doubt, ...

“Are you waking up each morning stuck in a cycle of worry, negativity, or self-pity, wondering why peace and joy always feel out of reach?

In this episode of Mornings with Monette, we’re tackling the powerful mindset shift from a “woe is me” mentality to a thankful, grateful heart. Discover why our brains—and our spiritual nature—are wired to focus on what’s wrong, and how you can break free from this pattern through practical, fait...

In this episode of Mornings with Monette, I delve into one of life’s most profound questions: What happens when we die? I share my personal journey of faith, recounting pivotal moments in my life, including the tragic loss of my father at a young age, struggles as a single mother, and the challenges of marriage and grief. Through these experiences, I emphasize the transformative power of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, h...