In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, we dive into how Christian women can find peace, clarity, and emotional steadiness through simple but powerful Christian grounding technique rooted in scripture. Host Tamara K. Anderson welcomes licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of Women Warriors of Light, Wendi Christensen, who guides listeners through a step-by-step grounding visualization designed to calm the mind, relax the body, and reconnect you instantly with God’s presence. Whether you’re overwhelmed by stress, facing holiday chaos, or battling fear or anxiety, this beautiful spiritual practice helps you shift out of fight-or-flight and back into God’s light and strength.

Tamara also shares a meaningful passage from Ephesians 3, reminding listeners that being “rooted and grounded in love” is not just poetic language—it is a divine strategy for emotional and spiritual stability. By combining breathing, visualization, and prayer, this episode offers Christian grounding techniques that help you feel centered, peaceful, and empowered to face whatever lies ahead.

If you’ve been longing for a practical way to quiet your mind and reconnect with the Savior during stressful moments, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Tune in for a restorative experience, share this episode with a friend who needs peace today, and subscribe for more faith-filled tools to strengthen your walk with Christ.

• The Visualization exercise presented by Wendi Christensen serves as a profound method for grounding oneself in faith, effectively transforming chaotic emotions into a state of serene composure.
• Engaging in deep breathing techniques, as instructed during the episode, facilitates a physiological response that promotes relaxation, thereby enabling a clearer connection to one's spiritual essence.
• Filling one's body with light through visualization not only enhances emotional stability but also reinforces the belief in divine support, creating a sanctuary of peace within.

If you’d like to read the transcript of today’s episode, you can find it on our Women Warriors of Light website blog. https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/find-peace-fast-a-christian-grounding-technique-that-works

Do you ever struggle with the "Who am I to..." question? In this deeply insightful episode, host Tamara K. Anderson welcomes Haley Murray, founder of Horse Connections, to share her remarkable journey of finding her divine purpose by studying horsemanship. Haley opens up about battling deep-seated self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome—the "tarps" God asked her to step over—to build a mission helping others.

Haley shares the incredible, years-long struggle of training her horse, Spiro (meaning "courage"), and how that grueling experience became a perfect parallel for learning patience, trust, and long-suffering in her relationship with God. She explains the profound magic of connecting with a horse, noting they are a "mirror to our souls," and how they teach you to be present, set boundaries, and develop Christian women's confidence by being an assertive, fair leader.

This conversation provides powerful tools for stepping into your calling, including listening to your heart and trusting that God can help you do the impossible. Learn how your past pain can become your passion, and how the smallest step of faith is all God asks. Tune in for practical ways to silence the inner critic and start building Christian women's confidence today, transforming fear into freedom in your divine purpose.

• The journey of self-discovery and healing often entails overcoming self-doubt, which is ever-present in our lives.
• Haley emphasizes that God has uniquely designed each individual to fulfill their specific purpose, urging us to embrace our uniqueness.
• The connection between humans and horses can illuminate our emotional states, fostering healing and personal growth through experiential learning.
• Engaging with horses teaches us valuable lessons about boundaries, patience, and the importance of being present in the moment.
• Haley's story exemplifies how embracing one's calling, despite fear and uncertainty, can lead to profound transformations in both oneself and others.
• By listening to one's heart and taking quiet moments for reflection, individuals can uncover divine guidance and clarity in their lives.

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If you’d like to read the transcript of today’s episode, you can find it on our Women Warriors of Light website blog. https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/self-doubt-to-strength-building-christian-women-s-confidence

Do you feel guilty when you rest? As Christian women, we often struggle with the deeply ingrained idea that our worth is tied to constant productivity, pushing us toward burnout. In this thought-provoking episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson and guests Kari Anjewierden and Wendi Christensen dive into the biblical perspective of rest. They share personal challenges and powerful insights about releasing the generational pattern of overwork and embracing God’s design.

The conversation starts right at the Book of Genesis, revealing that God's divine pattern for rest was established from the very first day of creation—a cycle of light and darkness, work and renewal. We explore the profound reasons behind the weekly Sabbath and how it’s meant to refresh your body, mind, and spirit. Wendi beautifully distinguishes between mere sleep and intentional, present rest, while Kari highlights how stepping away can bring a renewed perspective to our work, much like God reviewing His creation.

Ultimately, we discover that God's divine pattern for rest is not a luxury but a mandate for a healthy, vibrant life. The key, as the guests conclude, is turning to Christ as the ultimate source of rest, peace, and renewal (Matthew 11:28). If you’re ready to let go of the guilt and fully receive the gift of God's divine pattern for rest, tune in for practical steps and spiritual truths that will help you align your life with His perfect design.

• The societal expectation of constant productivity often leads women to feel guilty about taking necessary rest, which is counterproductive to their well-being.
• Biblically, rest is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate, illustrating that God Himself took time to rest after creation, setting a precedent for us.
• Our understanding of rest must evolve; it encompasses not only physical sleep but also emotional and spiritual rejuvenation, allowing us to engage more fully in our divine purpose.
• Recognizing seasonal patterns in our lives can aid in understanding when to labor vigorously and when to embrace rest, thus enhancing our overall productivity and spiritual health.

If you’d like to read the transcript of today’s episode, you can find it on our Women Warriors of Light website blog. https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/banish-the-guilt-god-s-divine-pattern-for-rest