The Sister Circle Podcast

Do you wish you could move forward in life, but feel stuck because things aren’t working out? In this episode of the podcast, Annie F. Downs joins me to chat about her latest book, “Don’t Let That Hold You Back,” and her journey through singleness, dating, and grief. 

I know this conversation will encourage you to believe that God still has more in store for you. Even when you can’t see it, your story is still being written.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Grieving Unfulfilled Dreams

Finding Good Friends

Advocating For Yourself

Related Resources

Connect with Annie F. Downs on Instagram, X, or Facebook.

Grab a copy of Annie’s book: Don’t Let That Hold You Back: A Bold Guide to Finding the Life You’re Longing For.

Hear more from Annie on That Sounds Fun Podcast.

Stay connected with Annie by visiting her website.

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Are you prepared for all that the future may bring? Whether it’s your financial stability or emotional well-being, you want to be able to withstand the winds of life and keep from getting knocked over.

In this episode of the podcast, I’ll help you exercise your agency and prepare for the future based on what you know now. By moving with wisdom, you can release the need to worry about what may happen and create a plan to help manage life’s interruptions.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Activating agency

Resisting worry

Cultivating options

Related Resources

Check out my conversation with Travis Greene about what happens when prayer meets preparation. 

Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to take your power back and move forward in your life.

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One of the hardest things to face is the reality of a situation. It’s so much easier to hide from what’s happening, but when we decide to do something about frustrating circumstances, that’s when we can really take ownership of our lives.

In this episode of the podcast, I address what causes us to remain stagnant and the things we can do to activate agency in our lives. 

No matter what has happened in your life, you have the power within you to take ownership of the next step you take. I’ll help you do just that.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Facing the facts about your situation

Having the courage to heal

Living within your capacity

Related Resources

Before you can exercise agency, you have to be able to identify what this season calls for. Check out this podcast episode on knowing what season you’re in.

Listen to my conversation with Sally Clarkson to hear her advice for owning your story.

Use the two-list rule to determine what to carry and what to release in this season.

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How important is prayer to you? For author and speaker Heather Thompson Day, prayer is her lifeline to God. It’s what keeps her going when life seems to take a turn for the worse. And when those prayers, those petitions to God, have been answered over time, it’s amazing to witness the promises God has fulfilled.

During our conversation, I was reminded of the power of pressing through the hard times, because that’s when we draw closer to Him like never before. If you’re looking for a sign to keep going on your journey, then this episode is for you.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Starting your day with God

Putting others first in prayer

Trusting when life is hard

Related Resources

Connect with Heather Thompson Day on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook.

Grab a copy of Heather’s book, What If I’m Wrong?: Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure

Visit Heather’s website to learn about her Friday Night Light newsletter and other books she’s written.

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Are you tired of trying to manage everyone and everything in your life? In this episode of the podcast, I’ll give you a strategy for getting clear on what is yours to carry and what is yours to release in this season.

You’ll want to get your paper and pen out for this one. It’s time to let go of stress and overwhelm and operate in abundance and overflow. But first, we have to write it all down.

Highlights from Today’s Episode

Paying attention to your emotions

Allowing surrender and action to coexist

Letting God handle the outcome

Related Resources

Check out this podcast episode to learn more about what this season is asking of you.

Listen to this podcast episode, which serves as a reminder that you can’t carry it all. 

Read this special blog post on the Art of Saying No.

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