Episode 444. When Living in God's Yes Is Harder Than You Expected with Melissa Miller
In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, host Rebecca George invites Melissa Miller to share her personal journey of navigating change fatigue after answered prayers, offering practical advice and biblical insights to help listeners find stability and grace in life's transitions.
Keywords:
change fatigue, answered prayers, spiritual growth, emotional resilience, biblical encouragement, life transitions, mental health, faith journey, self-care, God's faithfulness
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Melissa Miller and her new book
00:09 Melissa's personal story of answered prayers and change
00:37 Understanding change fatigue and its effects
01:08 The four seasons of blessing: blooming, balancing, bittersweet, and rebuilding
01:16 Recognizing and managing emotional responses to change
01:46 The role of scripture and God's unchanging nature
01:53 Practical steps for self-care and finding stability
02:17 The importance of community and shared experiences
02:43 Melissa's message of hope and reliance on Jesus
03:09 Where to find Melissa and her resources
Links:
Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking
Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching
Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives
Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4
Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f
Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6
Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67
Books:
You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3k
Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpM
Before Dawn: Knowing God’s Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv
Jasper Meets Sparkle the Firefly: https://www.thejasperbooks.com
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