Sometimes hope doesn’t disappear loudly. It fades quietly after disappointment, delay, and unanswered prayers.

In this episode of Crown & Clarity, we talk about what it means to hope again after life has taught you to play small, manage expectations, and protect your heart from being disappointed twice.

This conversation isn’t about hype or pretending pain didn’t happen. It’s about letting faith breathe life back into dreams you quietly buried.

If you’ve been surviving instead of expecting…

If you’ve been cautious instead of believing…

If you’ve stopped praying boldly because it hurt last time…

This episode is for you.

Scripture Anchors (AMP)

• Proverbs 13:12 (AMP)Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
• Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)God’s plans include peace, a future, and hope—even after disappointment.
• Romans 15:13 (AMP)God fills us with joy and peace as we trust Him, causing us to abound in hope.
• Habakkuk 2:2 (AMP)Write the vision plainly and keep it in front of you.
• Zechariah 4:10 (AMP)Do not despise small beginnings.
• Hebrews 11:1 (AMP)Faith is the assurance of things hoped for.
• Ephesians 3:20 (AMP)God can do superabundantly more than we dare ask or think.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why hope is often the first thing to fade after disappointment
• How delay and rejection train us to dream smaller
• The difference between being cautious and being faithless
• How faith gives hope permission to breathe again
• Practical steps to revisit dreams you stopped praying about
• Why small, obedient steps matter more than emotional confidence
• How testimony helps others hope again

Reflection Question:

What did you stop hoping for because disappointment made it feel safer not to believe?

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In this episode, we’re telling the truth about something a lot of people struggle with but don’t always say out loud:
ministry doesn’t stop at the church doors.

Too many believers feel pressure to compartmentalize their faith — one version of themselves on Sunday, another version Monday through Friday. But that’s not how God operates. Your work, your influence, your business, your leadership, and your daily interactions are all platforms for Kingdom impact.

In No Spiritual Code Switching Needed, I’m joined by Leonitha Francis, a powerful example of what it looks like to build in the marketplace while staying rooted in faith. Together, we unpack how ministry and business aren’t separate lanes — they’re synced.

Key Scriptures:

• Colossians 3:23 (AMP) — Work with excellence as unto the Lord

• Matthew 5:16 (AMP) — Let your light shine through your daily actions

  
  

Recommended Reading:

📖 Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be by Donna Parton
(Recommended by Leonitha Francis)

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Fear talks loud, but it doesn’t get to lead.
In this episode, we’re confronting the fear of failure, the fear of starting, and the fear of not being “enough” and exposing how these feelings block you from moving in what God actually called you to do.

This is your reminder that confidence isn’t the requirement ; obedience is. Sometimes you won’t feel ready. Sometimes you won’t feel bold. Sometimes you won’t feel qualified.
Move anyway. Do it scared. Do it called.

Inside this episode:
• Why fear exaggerates failure before you even begin
• How faith pushes you forward when your feelings paralyze you
• The truth about failure: feedback, not finality
• How to break big goals into faith-sized steps
• How to silence the part of you that wants to stay small
• What obedience looks like when you’re nervous, anxious, or unsure

Scripture Anchors:
Joshua 1:9
Philippians 4:13

Ask Yourself:
Where has fear been holding your purpose hostage — and what would shift if you moved anyway?

Final Word:
Your hands might shake.
Your voice might tremble.
Your feelings might scream “no.”
But your calling still stands.
Do it scared. Do it called.

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Host: Jasmine “Lady J” Spencer
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Church hurt hits different when it comes from people who claim to love God but move with shade, competition, and quiet chaos. This episode opens up the conversation around “mean girl energy” in ministry and how easy it is to lose focus when emotions take the lead. Supervisor Ashia C. Simpson (www.ashiasimpson.com) joins the conversation with honest wisdom on choosing spiritual maturity over petty behavior and keeping your heart aligned even when the environment isn’t.

You’ll hear practical guidance on protecting your peace, staying grounded in your assignment, and refusing to let gossip or insecurity distract you from what God called you to do. This conversation brings clarity, accountability, and a reality check for anyone navigating messy spaces in church culture.

Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 16:28

• Romans 12:17–21

You’re on assignment. Move with faith, not feelings.

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Obedience doesn’t always feel good.
Sometimes it stings.
Sometimes it exposes you.
Sometimes it breaks you down before God builds you up.
But that’s where real transformation happens.

This episode dives into the stretch, the discomfort, and the growth that obedience produces when your feelings want to run the other way.

What you’ll hear

• Why obedience challenges your emotions
• How obedience can feel painful but still be purposeful
• A moment when doing the right thing felt like a personal loss
• Why discomfort is a sign that God is stretching you
• How to track your obedience through journaling
• The value of having accountability during tough seasons
• What Abraham, Joseph, and David teach us about uncomfortable obedience

Scripture references

• James 1:2-4 — Trials build perseverance and maturity
• Romans 8:28 — God works all things for your good

Key takeaways

• Obedience won’t always feel comfortable
• Growth often starts with discomfort
• Pain doesn’t mean you’re out of God’s will
• Obedience prepares you before it promotes you
• Accountability helps you stay committed

Reflection question

What did God ask you to do that hurt your feelings, but you did it anyway? How did it change you?

Call to action

Lean into the stretch.
Honor what God is asking for.
Let obedience shape the version of you He’s building.

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Email: ⁠crownandclarity25@gmail.com⁠

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Your feelings shift.
Your faith anchors you.
This episode sets the tone for Season 2 as we break the cycle of being led by emotions and step into what God actually said.

You’ll learn how to:

• Stop letting moods control your movement
• Recognize when feelings are lying to you
• Walk in faith even when you don’t feel spiritual
• Identify where you started in faith but drifted into fear
• Build daily habits that strengthen your spiritual endurance

We break down Peter’s moment on the water, the danger of letting emotions distract your calling, and the mindset shift you need to choose obedience over impulse.

You’ll walk away with:

• Practical tools you can use today
• A reflection question that challenges your growth
• Language to replace “I feel” with “God says”
• A reminder that your faith is stronger than your feelings

Scripture references:
2 Corinthians 5:7
Hebrews 11:1
Matthew 14:29–31

Reflection question:
When did your feelings lie to you, but your faith pulled you through?

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Your crown is purpose. Wear it well.

You’re not just chosen, you’re marked.

In this season finale of Crown & Clarity, we’re closing it out with a charge:
Move like someone who’s been set apart.

This episode will help you:

• Understand why you don’t need permission to walk in purpose

• Break free from comfort that’s stalling your calling

• Take bold steps, even when it’s uncomfortable

• Own your mark, your movement, and your mission

Featuring:

• Power-packed scriptures

• Real talk about obedience and action

• Affirmations to anchor your steps

• A prayer to seal your next season

This isn’t a wrap; it’s a release.

You’re marked. Now move.

Scriptures Referenced:
Jeremiah 1:5 , Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:30, Isaiah 6:8, Psalms 37:23, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 12:1

Affirm This:

• I’m not waiting to be picked, I’m already chosen.

• My steps are ordered and aligned with purpose.

• Obedience is my worship.

Let’s Go Deeper:
What’s one move you’ve been delaying because it’s uncomfortable?
Take it today and tag @crownandclarity_ when you do.

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You’ve been putting in work, showing up, praying, creating; and it feels like no one’s noticing. But what if the silence isn’t a punishment? What if it’s power?

In this episode of Crown & Clarity, Lady J speaks directly to the unseen builders, the quiet grinders, and the purpose-driven warriors who feel like they’re building in the dark. No applause? No problem. Because what you’re building isn’t for clout, it’s for kingdom.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your purpose is valid even when it’s not visible

• How to stop chasing applause and start honoring your assignment

• The difference between building with emotions vs. building with endurance

• Real talk on staying consistent when you feel overlooked

• Powerful affirmations, reflection questions, and scriptures to ground you

Scriptures referenced:

• Habakkuk 2:3 (AMP)

• Galatians 6:9 (AMP)

Affirmation to carry:
“I don’t need applause to pursue my assignment. I’m already approved by God.”

Leave a review, share it with a builder you love, and tag @crownandclarity_ when you post!
Your voice matters. Your purpose matters. And your royalty? Still unstoppable.

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Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who feels like they’re being stretched. Your stretch is not in vain, your crown is loading.