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Wondering if the quiet work at your kitchen table really matters to God? In this episode, we explore "God and business" through a fresh way to see Lent as an invitation to presence, not pressure, and we talk about how surrender can transform your work from the inside out. Through the lens of koinonia, shared life and purpose with God, we move beyond asking for a blessing on our plans and step into planning with Him, where integrity beats image and income is provision, not identity.

We get practical about what crowds out awareness of God at work: the hurry, the fear of not having enough, and the reflex to prove ourselves. We also talk honestly about emotions, naming the real feeling and feelings that can drive our decisions beneath the surface. Then we introduce the Aroma Freedom Technique, a gentle, prayer-centered process that pairs focused questions and truth statements with essential oils and aromatherapy to engage the limbic system. You’ll hear how memory, emotion, and neuroplasticity interact, and how God can renew fear-shaped thought paths so peace and clarity take the lead. This isn’t hype or hustle; it’s a grounded approach filled with biblical encouragement that helps Christian entrepreneurs release internal blocks and build habits that echo Scripture.

From marketing as ministry to customer service as compassion, we map simple shifts that make your Zoom room a mission field and your inbox a place of encouragement. You’ll pick up reflection prompts for Lent, practical ways to invite God into strategy and service, and simple devotions you can weave into a busy day, so your business rhythms stay rooted in His presence.

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What if feeling “too quiet,” “too bold,” or just “not enough” isn’t a flaw but a clue? In this episode, we look at the women of the Bible as more than inspiring stories. They become a mirror for your own wiring, your real-life emotions, and the way God’s grace is already at work in you. As you pay attention to your feeling and feelings, you’ll start to notice that outreach doesn’t have to feel like a performance. It can become alignment.

We walk through vivid portraits—Mary Magdalene’s honest testimony, Martha’s service shaped by conviction, Esther’s strategic courage, Lydia’s fusion of business and ministry, Hannah’s hidden intercession, Ruth’s steady loyalty, Deborah’s decisive leadership, Mary of Bethany’s deep presence, the Samaritan woman’s spontaneous sharing, and Priscilla’s clarifying mentorship. Each story becomes a pathway you can live out today: welcoming people at your table, guiding a small online study, mentoring a colleague, or turning a Zoom room into sacred space. Along the way, you’ll receive biblical encouragement rooted in a rich understanding of grace and a Greek word study on the word—charis (χάρις)—as divine enablement that matches your assignment, so the calling comes with capacity.

You’ll also hear how a simple the aroma freedom technique can pair prayer and devotions with aromatherapy and essential oils to interrupt limiting beliefs and help anchor truth in the limbic system. Think of it as renewing the mind with a sensory “pause”: breathe, declare, repeat, and let new neural paths support your witness.

We get practical about guarding your growth edges—like Martha protecting time at Jesus’ feet or a Lydia-entrepreneur reframing work as holy ground—so your influence can flow without burnout.

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What if your message could flow from peace instead of pressure? We explore the quiet shift from performing for approval to partnering with God in your work, your creativity, and your online presence. Instead of chasing confidence, we practice koinōnia (κοινωνία)—biblical partnership that turns content into worship and replaces comparison with companionship.

We start by naming the exhaustion so many women face—getting honest about the feeling and feelings of trying to sound polished while disconnected from the joy of walking with Jesus. Then we dig into the heart of alignment: asking better questions like “Holy Spirit, what are You inviting me into?” and “What is mine to say?” You’ll hear how the New Testament vision of koinōnia reframes your desk as a place of shared purpose with Christ.

From there, we get practical. God designed your brain, and He cares about your emotions. We explain how the amygdala triggers fear of judgment and how simple sensory anchors—using essential oils and aromatherapy—paired with prayer can quiet the inner critic. Through a gentle Aroma Freedom approach, you learn to name lies, breathe, and replace fear with biblical encouragement and Scripture-shaped clarity. This creates a fresh space for your devotions, allowing boldness to rise up even before you feel ready.

We close by inviting steady, Spirit-led creativity that feels like you: grounded, reverent, and consistent. Discernment guards your path, identity fuels your voice, and joy strengthens your walk. If something in you is stirring and you want help turning this insight into daily practice, book a free 15-minute discovery call at PaulaBehrens.com#discoverycall so we can pray, clarify, and see whether coaching fits your season. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a little biblical encouragement, and leave a review to help others find this conversation.

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