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Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose

Sherry Shipley|Christian Life Coach
Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose
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  • Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose

    06 | Guilt Stealing your Joy? 7 Ways to Beat That Thief

    2024/06/09 | 15 mins.
    Hi friend,

    We’ve all made mistakes at some point, right?
    Made a poor decision or bad choice?

    You’ve looked back and wish you’d had chosen differently? “If I had been a better parent; hadn’t taken that job; married that person; listened to my mother; said that horrible thing … “

    We have all done or said things we regret. But all too often that regret morphs into Guilt.

     

    What happens when you can’t move past the guilt?

    When it just keeps coming back to the forefront of your mind in a way that’s keeping you stuck?

     

    Friend – that unhealthy place is NOT what Jesus wants for you!

    God doesn’t want regret or guilt to rob us of our joy. Joy in Him, Joy of our family, the Joy of living!

    Because guilt is NOT an emotion from Him.

    Your past is nothing more than a place you’ve been

    It does not define who you are or what God wants to do in your future!

     

    Today we’re going talk about where guilt comes from; why you need to give it to God and, 7 ways you can do just that.

     

    Genesis 3:10 – first guilt

    Psalm 51:3-4 – David’s guilt

    Matthew 26:75 – Peter’s guilt

    John 10:10 – the enemy’s plan

    Ephesians 2:13 – how God sees you

    Romans 8:1 – our redemption

    Ephesians 1:7 – our redemption

    Psalm 139:23-24 – ask Him

    1 John 1:9  - confess

    Isaiah 1:18 – repent

    Phil 3:13-14 – press forward

    Romans 8:28 – give thanks

    Ephesians 2:10 – good works

    Romans 10:17 – His Word

    Jeremiah 29:11 – your future

     

    You Are:

    John 15:16 - Chosen

    Psalm 103:12 - Forgiven

    Eph 2:10 - Special

    Daniel 12:3 - Lovely

    Eccel 3:11 - Beautiful

    Gen 1:31 - Created

    Psalm 139:13 - Unique

    Psalm 18:35 - Strong

    1 Cor 6:20 – Precious

     

    Connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/navigatechallenges

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/sherryshipley.coach/
  • Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose

    05 | More Than Surviving … 6 Lessons Life Storms Teach Us

    2024/05/14 | 14 mins.
    Hi Friend,
    Faith, Trust, Gratitude … pretty easy to have, when life runs smooth, right?

    But how about when you’re navigating difficult life storms … especially the ones that come at us full force; the ones that tear down everything we believed would always be there or rip away life as we know it. How easy is it then?

     

    If you’ve ever experienced a nasty life storm, you may have asked yourself:

    - Is there more after this than just surviving?

    - Will I always feel broken?

    - Why would God allow me to go through this?!

     

    Storms that bring devastation and upheaval, are painful. I speak from personal experience!

     

    But also I’ve discovered if we let them, those same storms can also become the source of new life we may never have seen otherwise.

     

    In today’s episode using biblical principles, we are going to explore how life’s storms can actually be a catalyst to new growth and opportunities in spite of the hard.

     

    Scripture:

    1 Thess 5:18

    Romans 8:28

    Phil 4:7

    Matt 6:19-21

    Psalms 121:1-2

    2 Cor 12:9

    2 Corinthians 5:7

    Isaiah 55:8-9

     

    Connect:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/navigatechallenges

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/sherryshipley.coach/
  • Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose

    04 | Fear Keeps You Playing Small … 6 Ways to Recognize and Conquer Fear to Love Your Life Again

    2023/12/12 | 15 mins.
    Are you frustrated because you’re not living the life you know you were meant for, because you let fear rule instead?

     

    Are you FULLY using your gifts and talents to create a life you love, or is fear making you play small?

     

    It’s really, really important to understand what fear is, and how to recognize when you’re in that space, because if you don’t, fear can keep you from living a full, satisfying and joyful life!!!!

     

    Fear is a tool the enemy uses against us to make us miserable and keep us from chasing our dreams.

    Fear is actually unbelief – which is the very opposite of Faith

    God desires us to walk by Faith, but the enemy wants us to walk in fear

    I know firsthand how crippling fear of the unknown can be!!

    How it can keep you from living an abundant life filled with peace and joy

    Once I chose faith over fear, my life began to change

    In today’s episode, we are going to uncover how to recognize when you’re operating from a place of fear plus explore six different ways to overcome and take action so you can become the confident, courageous and resilient person God designed you to be!

     

    I pray this blesses you!

    xo, Sherry

     

    I would love to connect with you on social media!

    Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy

    www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/

     

    Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach

     

    In case you didn’t catch all the references today:

    Matthew 6:25

    Philippians 4:6-7

    Jeremiah 29:11

    Proverbs 3:5-6

    Isaiah 41:13

    2 Corinthians 10:5
  • Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose

    03 | Pride, Selfishness, Fear, Guilt, Self-Worth… the Strongholds Keeping You From Receiving the Gifts That Are Yours

    2023/12/05 | 14 mins.
    Hey friend,

    Do you feel like there is more to life … and question why others seem to get all the good stuff instead of you?

     

    Do you feel uncomfortable when you’re given an unexpected gift and instead of gracefully accepting, perhaps you negotiate with that person so you feel better?

     

    Are you asking now, what could these two different questions possibly have in common regarding living your best life?

     

    We love to give … yet most of us find it very difficult to gracefully receive gifts from others

     

    But what if I told you it’s the “other half” of the equation that opens the path to experiencing the gifts God has for YOU … building a strong foundation for living with peace and great joy?

     

    How do you become a gracious receiver of gifts that are already ours to have?

     

    Let’s dig in to today’s episode to understand the strongholds that keep us from receiving the goodness, the abundance, and the great gifts that are yours and how to develop the grace of receiving well.

     

    I pray this blesses you!

    xo, Sherry

     

    I would love to connect with you on social media!

    Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy

    www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/

     

    Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach

     

    In case you didn’t catch all the references today:

    John 13. (John 13:6)

    John 3:16

    Mark 14  (Mark 14:6)

    Colossians 3:2

    Philippians 2:2

    Ephesians 4:32
  • Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose

    02 | The Power of Gratitude. The Benefits of, and the How-To’s for Cultivating a Gratitude Attitude

    2023/11/27 | 12 mins.
    Hey friend,

    Do you practice a gratitude attitude?

    Is it possible you have some hidden areas of in-gratitude?

    How does gratitude even tie-in to living a joyful, purposeful life!?!

     

    Lean in today as I reveal 6 reasons why cultivating a gratitude attitude up-levels your ability to recognize all the great and wonderful ways God is working in your life every day.

     

    And there’s a bonus! I also share 8 different ways to kick-start your journey to cultivate a gratitude attitude to build your firm foundation.

     

    Because Gratitude is the Pathway to Joy!

     

    Grab your journal and pen … this episode is filled to the brim!

     

    I pray this blesses you!

    xo, Sherry

     

    I would love to connect with you on social media!

    Find me in my private Facebook group, Seeking Happy, Finding Joy

    www.facebook.com/groups/1130925124538778/

     

    Or on Instagram at sherryshipley.coach

     

    In case you didn’t catch all the references today:

    1 Thessalonians 5:18

    Romans 8:28

    Psalm 100:4

    Ephesians 5:19-20

    James 1:16-17

    Proverbs 21:21

    Philippians 4:6-7

    Psalm 118:24

    Romans 15:13

    1 Corinthians 1:4-5

    Proverbs 18:21

    2 Corinthians 2:14

    1 Chronicles 16:34
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About Seeking Happy, Finding Joy | Christian Women 50+ | Faith & Purpose
Hey friend — welcome to Seeking Happy, Finding Joy, a podcast for Christian women over 50 who have a stirring in their heart that there is more to life than simply surviving the hard stuff. Maybe life doesn't look quite like you thought it would by now. You've experienced loss, disappointment, unexpected change, or choices you wish you would have made differently. Maybe the roles that once defined you have changed, you're wondering what's next, or you know God is calling you forward — but you're not sure what moving forward looks like.There IS more ahead. Because God is not finished with your story. I'm Sherry Shipley, Christian life coach; and I believe some of life's hardest storms can become the very places where God rebuilds us — stronger, wiser, more courageous, and deeply rooted in Him. Here we'll have honest conversations about faith through hard times, your identity in Christ, finding purpose after 50, starting over, trusting God, releasing guilt and fear, building resilience, and discovering lasting joy — not because life is perfect, but because God is faithful. We'll dig into biblical truths and practical steps that help you move beyond just getting through life and begin moving confidently into what's next. We'll talk about what keeps us stuck, what God may be asking us to release, and what it looks like to trust Him when we can't see the whole road ahead. I've learned something about roads. After losing my husband suddenly, rebuilding my life, enduring another devastating loss when Hurricane Ian destroyed much of my home, and navigating plenty of unexpected turns along the way, I know what it feels like when life takes you somewhere you never intended to go. I also know this: Your past is a place you've been. It does not define who you are or what God wants to do with your future. We can't always control our circumstances. But with God, we can choose who we become through them. So if you're ready to deepen your faith, rediscover who God created you to be, find renewed purpose, and boldly step into the life He's still writing — pull up a chair. Or maybe grab a helmet. I'm so glad you're here.  
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