Today we're talking about what it means to lead ourselves with truth and return to a deep awareness of our need for God. We often want to see God move around us—through ministry, impact, miracles, breakthrough—but the move of God begins within us.

We'll explore how to cultivate a posture of dependence (your "cry"), how to recognize when your heart is running dry, and how to build rhythms that keep you returning to the Source. If you've felt spiritually numb, tired, or inconsistent—this conversation will both anchor and awaken something in you.

Plus in the Heart to Heart segment, we talk about how to "fill your cup" again when you've been pouring out for everyone else.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why we often forget our need for God when life is "fine"
• The difference between asking and crying out
• How comfort slowly replaces dependence
• Signs your heart is running on empty
• Cultivating rhythms that keep you anchored in Him
• Why every outward move of God begins with inward transformation
• A body • mind • spirit activation to help you respond in real time

Scriptures referenced:

• Lamentations 2:19
• 1 Chronicles 22:19
• Psalm 57:2
• Psalm 18:6
• Psalm 3:4
• John 15:5
• Matthew 16:25

Reflection Questions:

• Where have I stopped crying out?
• Where has comfort replaced dependence?
• What part of my heart feels dry?

Body • Mind • Spirit Activation (at the end):

• Body: Place hand on your heart. Breathe. Notice your need.
• Mind: Speak truth to yourself: "I cannot sustain myself. Dependence is holy."
• Spirit: Cry out in your own words: "Lord, I need You. Draw me back."

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🔗 Useful Links

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• Heart to Heart Question Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeebS822pgvU7RkHkbSTEd6VqASnVHYbUhhbLEhGKh09eK0mQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Episode #3 —Recognizing Emotional Filters

Date: October 23rd, 2025

🎧 Episode Summary

We all have emotional filters—like fear, shame, or rejection—that quietly shape how we see ourselves, others, and even God. In this episode, Sarah Joy helps you recognize those hidden filters and understand how they influence your emotions, thoughts, and reactions. You'll learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit to exchange distorted thinking for truth and begin to see your story through the lens of grace. Awareness isn't shame—it's an invitation into healing, freedom, and transformation.

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Episode #2 —What You Believe Shapes Your Life

Date: October 9th, 2025

🎧 Episode Summary

Your thoughts are shaping more than your emotions—they're shaping your life. In this episode, Sarah unpacks how beliefs form filters that influence how we see God, ourselves, and others. You'll learn how to identify what's been shaping your inner world, reclaim your personal authority, and surrender those areas to the Holy Spirit for true transformation.

Show Notes

Welcome: Sarah Joy continues the conversation on why we sometimes get stuck in emotional and spiritual patterns, even when we love God and know His Word—and how our beliefs play a key role in shaping those patterns.

💬 Heart to Heart Segment

A listener asks: "Will these recurring thoughts and fears ever stop?"

Sarah offers biblical and practical encouragement about layered healing, using the picture of a spiral staircase to show how growth isn't circular—it's upward. You'll discover how to recognize real progress, measure emotional growth, and let go of unrealistic expectations about "never struggling again."

Key Teaching Points

1. Awareness and Filters

• How pain and disappointment create subconscious "filters" that distort how we see ourselves, others, and God.
• Why awareness—not shame—is the first step toward freedom.
• The invitation to partner with the Holy Spirit to "undo" those filters and realign with truth.

2. Authority and Alignment

• Understanding the verse "He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down and without walls."
• What it means to lead yourself with truth and walk in spiritual authority.
• The difference between reacting from emotion and ruling your inner life in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

3. Surrender and Renewal

• You can't surrender what you've already given away—to fear, control, or anxiety.
• How reclaiming your inner authority allows God to transform your thoughts and emotions.
• Noticing areas of tension as "warning lights" that point to beliefs needing renewal.
• Why honesty with yourself is the gateway to honesty with God—and transformation.

Practical Activation

For your mind: Pause and ask, "What's driving my thoughts right now?"

For your body: Take a deep breath, feel your feet grounded, and remind yourself—you're not behind.

For your spirit: Get quiet with the Lord. Pray, "Lord, You are here, and I trust You. I choose to lay down what's heavy and receive Your peace."

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🔗 Useful Links

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• Follow on Instagram: @houseofbelonging
• Heart to Heart Question Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeebS822pgvU7RkHkbSTEd6VqASnVHYbUhhbLEhGKh09eK0mQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Inside the House of Belonging is a space for Christian women who feel stuck in old patterns and long for emotional and spiritual freedom. Together, we'll explore how to renew your mind, heal your heart, and anchor your soul in biblical truth.

3 Takeaways

1. You're not alone — struggling with recurring emotional patterns doesn't mean you're broken or faithless.
2. There's hope for change — through renewing your mind with God's truth, healing and freedom are possible.
3. This podcast is for you — a place to find practical tools and encouragement to walk in wholeness

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Private Community

A safe, faith-filled space to share, encourage, and belong → https://www.facebook.com/groups/410013668465825

Free Guide – "Simple Steps to Renew Your Mind"

Start replacing unhealthy patterns with truth—get it here → https://house-of-belonging.ck.page/houseofbelongingministries.com/home

🔗 Useful Links

• Website: https://houseofbelongingministries.com/home
• Follow on Instagram: @houseofbelonging
• Heart to Heart Question Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeebS822pgvU7RkHkbSTEd6VqASnVHYbUhhbLEhGKh09eK0mQ/viewform?usp=dialog