What if the struggle you feel isn’t because you don’t know the truth… but because you haven’t yet come into agreement with it?

In this episode, we pull up a chair on the porch and slow things down — not to re-teach, but to integrate.

Building on Episodes 02, 03, and 04, Stephanie invites you into a deeper conversation about identity, worth, belief, and renewing the mind. This is a porch check-in — a pause to notice what’s already shifting, to remove shame, and to let truth move from head knowledge into heart belief.

Through Scripture, honest reflection, breath, and Spirit-led practice, you’ll be reminded that worth is not something you earn or fix — it was proven at the cross. And that real freedom begins when we come into agreement with what God says about who we are.

☕ This is an integration episode. A “let’s fill in the gaps” episode. A “let’s go deeper” episode — with Jesus at the center.

• Why identity is often the root of many struggles we face
• The difference between knowing truth and believing it
• How coming into agreement with God bridges head knowledge and heart belief
• Why worth was proven at the cross — full stop
• A gentle porch check-in to help you notice growth without shame
• Why awareness itself is evidence of transformation
• Why mornings can feel mentally heavy — and how to respond with compassion
• How the Creation Cycle helps expose false-self thought patterns
• What a “bridge thought” is and how Scripture models it beautifully
• Why mindset tools must never be separated from Jesus
• How belief fuels action and why “waiting on God” doesn’t mean inaction
• A simple, Spirit-led daily practice to move from awareness into freedom

Genesis 1:26–27 Psalm 139:13–16 Psalm 23 Mark 9:24 Romans 5:8 Romans 7–8 Romans 12:2 Ephesians 1:3–4 Ephesians 1:13–14 Ephesians 2:1 2 Corinthians 5:21 John 1:12 John 3:16 1 John 1:9 1 Peter 1:18–19 Matthew 6:21

This episode is a gentle pause after the foundation-laying conversations — a moment to breathe, reflect, and let what you’ve been learning truly land.

You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to strive. And you don’t have to earn what’s already been given.

If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend? Or screenshot it and tag me @stephanie_sekaz — I would love to see you listening.

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Thank you for being here, friend. Grab your coffee — let’s live in Faith Fire Freedom. ☕🔥

This podcast is dedicated to the One who called me, redeemed me, and fills me with fire and freedom. Jesus, this is Yours.

May every word, every story, and every heart that hears it glorify You alone. Use this space to awaken faith, ignite fire, and lead Your children into true freedom in You.

Created through Him, for Him, and to Him. (Romans 11:36)

What if the emotions you feel every day aren’t the problem… but the doorway to understanding what’s really shaping your life?

In this episode, we pour some coffee and bring everything together as we talk about The Creation Cycle — the simple, powerful way God designed your mind to work.

Building on Episodes 02 and 03, Stephanie gently explains how your thoughts shape your emotions, your emotions drive your actions, and your actions create the results you experience. You’ll learn why emotions are not sinful, weak, or something to ignore — but important signals that help you understand what you’re believing.

Through Scripture, real-life examples, and a renewed way of seeing yourself, you’ll discover why Scripture doesn’t tell us to stuff our feelings or try harder… but instead calls us to renew our minds — and how that renewal leads to real freedom.

🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Hear: • What the Creation Cycle is and why it matters • Why emotions are not bad — they are signals, not shame • How thoughts create emotions, emotions drive action, and action creates results • Where your God-given agency actually lives • A real-life example of an unhelpful creation cycle — and a renewed one • Why a renewed mind leads to a renewed experience of life • A gentle practice to help you notice what’s shaping your days

📖 Scripture Mentioned: Romans 12:2 (AMPC)

☕ Come Join Me on the Porch This episode wraps up the initial launch bundle of Faith, Fire, Freedom and lays the foundation for everything ahead — conversations about anxiety, grief, relationships, purpose, and walking with God in everyday life.

You don’t have to rush. You’re not broken. And you’re not stuck.

If this episode blesses you, would you share it with a friend? Or screenshot it and tag me @stephanie_sekaz — I would love to see you listening!

✨ Let’s Stay Connected Connect with me on Instagram Email me — faithfirefreedompodcast@gmail.com

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Thank you for being part of this beautiful beginning. Grab your coffee, friend — let’s live in Faith, Fire, and Freedom. ☕🔥

✨ Dedication This podcast is dedicated to the One who called me, redeemed me, and fills me with fire and freedom. Jesus, this is Yours.

May every word, every story, and every heart that hears it glorify You alone. Use this space to awaken faith, ignite fire, and lead Your daughters into true freedom in You.

Created through Him, for Him, and to Him. (Romans 11:36)

What if the struggle you’re facing isn’t about willpower… but about who you believe you are?

In this episode, we pour some coffee and step straight into the most important truth of your spiritual life: your identity.

Stephanie reveals how God bestows identity — He gives it as a gift — while the enemy tries to steal it with lies, labels, shame, or old stories that try to tell you who you are. You’ll learn the difference between your True Self (who God says you are) and your False Self (who fear tries to convince you to be)… and how knowing the difference is the very foundation of renewing your mind.

Through personal story, biblical truth, and powerful declarations, you’ll begin to understand why identity is the first place the enemy attacks — and the first place Jesus restores.

🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Hear: • Why identity is the core battlefield of the Christian life • The difference between your True Self and False Self • How perfectionism, labels, and personality tests can shape false identity • Why identity is bestowed — not earned, not achieved • 10 powerful identity declarations from Scripture • A simple practice to strengthen your identity this week

📖 Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 43:1 • Romans 8:15–17 • 2 Corinthians 5:17 • Ephesians 1:7 • Colossians 3:12 • Romans 8:37 • 1 Corinthians 6:19 • Matthew 5:14–16 • 2 Corinthians 1:21 • Hebrews 12:2 (referenced conceptually)

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This conversation is meant to help you breathe a little deeper… walk a little freer… and remember that your identity is not up for debate — it is established by your Father in heaven.

If this episode blesses you, would you share it with a friend? Or screenshot it and tag me @stephanie_sekaz — I would love to see you listening!

✨ Let’s Stay Connected Connect with me on Instagram Email me — faithfirefreedompodcast@gmail.com

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Thank you for being part of this beautiful beginning. Grab your coffee, friend — let’s live in Faith, Fire, and Freedom. ☕🔥

✨ Dedication This podcast is dedicated to the One who called me, redeemed me, and fills me with fire and freedom.

Jesus, this is Yours. May every word, every story, and every heart that hears it glorify You alone. Use this space to awaken faith, ignite fire, and lead Your daughters into true freedom in You. Created through Him, for Him, and to Him. (Romans 11:36)

Pour a cup of coffee and join me on the porch for the very first episode of Faith, Fire, Freedom! I’m so glad you’re here. In this conversation, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast — who I am, how this came to be, and what you can expect moving forward.

If you’ve ever found yourself trying to hold it all together — striving to get it right, managing expectations (yours and everyone else’s), battling perfectionism, fearing disappointment, or feeling the weight of people-pleasing — friend, take a deep breath. You are not alone. And you are so welcome here.

This podcast is a testimony of God’s faithfulness — a reminder that it’s never too late to live fully alive in Christ… with peace in your heart, courage in your spirit, and freedom in your identity.

🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Hear: • The story behind launching Faith, Fire, Freedom • A glimpse into who I am and what lights me up • How God turned my “someday” dream into today • What to expect in future episodes — Rooted Faith, Renewing the Mind, Flourishing Relationships • A whole lot of Jesus, joy, and hope for your journey

☕ Come Join Me On the Porch

My prayer is that every time you press play, you’ll feel seen, known, and loved — and leave with fire in your soul and freedom in your step.

If this episode encourages you, would you share it with a friend? Or screenshot it and tag me @stephanie_sekaz — I would love to see you listening!

📲 Resources Mentioned • The Pause App • The Blue Book by Jim Branch — https://a.co/d/4BUw3H5

✨ Let’s Stay Connected Connect with me on Instagram Email me — faithfirefreedompodcast@gmail.com

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💛 If You’re Loving the Show… Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Leave a review to help other women find this porch of encouragement and freedom.

Thank you for being part of this beautiful beginning. Grab your coffee, friend — let’s live in Faith, Fire, and Freedom. ☕🔥

This podcast is dedicated to the One who called me, redeemed me, and fills me with fire and freedom. Jesus, this is Yours. May every word, every story, and every heart that hears it glorify You alone. Use this space to awaken faith, ignite fire, and lead Your daughters into true freedom in You.

— Stephanie 🤍

Created through Him, for Him, and to Him. (Romans 11:36)