Agape Soul Spa

Eventually in any relationship, you will need to tackle the topics of forgiveness and reconciliation. When is each appropriate, what’s the difference, and how do you forgive when you’re hurting? Check out this ultimate guide to what, how and why. Show Notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode41  The podcast is going on a brief hiatus so be sure and subscribe so you get notified when episodes are available.

You don’t have to be Jesus or Mother Teresa to love everyone no matter what. Discover how to love someone unconditionally (and why it benefits you to do so). It’s not as hard as you might think. Listen to the podcast (or read the show notes). Show notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode40/ 

Misunderstandings and misconceptions about boundaries in relationships are one of the biggest causes for pain and suffering in our relationships. Today I’m sharing with you highlights of what I’ve learned about godly boundaries over the past thirty years of intense study and practice of this skill. If you’ve ever wondered what boundaries are, why they’re important, and whether or not they are biblical, you’re in the right place. Show Notes Page: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode39 

Discover the foundation for how to build healthy relationships. Using what Jesus said were the greatest commandments as our foundation, we explore three steps to healthier relationships in all areas of your life. Visit the show notes page to get more free resources to improve your relationships with God, yourself and others. https://agapesoulspa.com/episode38 

If you want to know how to get better results the key is found in this episode. Learn to harness the power of your emotions and you can transform the results you’re getting in your life. Visit the show notes and get the free exercise to help you with step one of this 3-step process. Show notes at https://agapesoulspa.com/episode37/

When you can feel any emotion, you can do anything! This is why God has given you authority over your emotions. He has prepared good works for you to do. Are you ready? The exercise I share is the first step to walking out your God-given purpose. Let’s go... Download the free exercise at https://agapesoulspa.com/episode36/ 

When the pursuit of a goal or new habit gets hard, most quit. Figuring out how to not quit is what will insure you cross the finish line strong. It changes you. Who will you become as you persevere?  

Everyone fails. But perfectionists tend to make failure mean something others don't. And that meaning radically transforms their experience of failing. It makes it excruciating.  And the fear of failure keeps us from showing up in big, bold ways to live out God's calling on our lives. Discover how to make peace with failure so you can lean into the discomfort of trying new things that you will likely fail at while learning and growing into who God is creating you to be. Show notes and devotional guide is available at https://agapesoulspa.com/episode34/ 

Emotional immaturity keeps us stuck. But when you develop emotional maturity your relationships thrive, you can accomplish your goals, and you can show up as the best version of yourself in any situation no matter how awkward or uncomfortable. Discover how to put your childish ways behind you and live as an emotional adult. Show notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode33/ 

Don't resist temptation or give in. There's a better way that will make your cravings go away for good. Listen and find out how to allow your cravings without giving in. Show notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode32/ 

Now that you’ve set some goals for the new year, you are probably encountering some obstacle thoughts. By that I mean all those thoughts that flood your brain that tell you why you won’t be able to accomplish your goal. Well, this episode is going to equip you with a simple 5-step process you can do in about 30 minutes that will clear away those obstacles and actually get them working for you instead of against you. This is a practical application of Paul's principle outlined in Romans 12:1-3. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Grab the cheat sheet on the Show Notes page at https://agapesoulspa.com/episode31 

We are kicking off Season 5 today. This season is devoted to helping you crush your 2019 New Year's Resolutions. Want to be among the 9% of people who actually keep their New Year’s Resolutions? Then you need to make sure you listen to this episode. Are you even setting the right resolutions? We are exploring that question along with these: Does anyone actually keep their resolutions? What’s the difference between a NY’s Resolution and a Goal? Which one is better? Why do I start out with such enthusiasm only to abandon my resolutions before the end of February? How can make sure I don’t quit on my resolutions? Listen and set yourself up to succeed this year instead of quitting by the end of February. Show notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode30 

Discover how to love like God. We are taking a deeper look at a famous passage in Scripture that describes godly love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. I think you’ll be surprised to find a very unsentimental take on just what love is. This is who God is and how He loves you. And this is how God calls us to love others. Show notes and links mentioned can be found at: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode29 

If you ask people what they want in life, most will tell you they just want to be happy. And in our common everyday use of the words happiness and joy, those two are interchangable. They are both words for the experience of pleasure, well-being and good fortune. The biblical concept of joy is quite different from our idea of happiness. And that is why it is possible to rejoice regardless of our circumstances. In this episode, we are looking the secret to experiencing joy—even in the midst of hard times. View the show notes at https://agapesoulspa.com/episode28  And join me in the private Facebook group, The Oasis, to ask questions and take the discussion even deeper. You'll find the link on the show notes page.

Do you know the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking? Once you do, you'll understand why God calls us to be peacemakers. Also, I'm highlighting some exciting plans for 2019 and how you can enter to win a prize worth $300. Find out what we've got going on over in our private Facebook group, The Oasis. And share with me how I can help you accomplish your goals, overcome your challenges and show up in 2019 as your best self! Show notes page: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode27 

Welcome to Season 4 of the Podcast! This short 4-episode season is devoted to exploring the traditional themes of Advent. But the concepts will be applicable year-round. Each episode will explore one of the four traditional Advent themes: Hope Peace Joy Love I think it is so fitting the Advent season begins with the theme of hope. Hope is such a forward-focused mindset. As we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ, hope is central to that preparation. How well do you hope? We are exploring the advent theme of hope. See if you're making this common hope killing mistake and how to hope with more confidence. Also, learn what's on the horizon in 2019 at Agape SoulSpa! Some very exciting stuff will be happening. I'd love for you to be a part of it. And I'm inviting you to share your requests and ideas to help me serve you even better in the coming year.  Visit the show notes page to provide your input and access links mentioned in the show: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode26 

Are you dreading Thanksgiving with someone difficult? You won’t be after you hear this! This episode builds upon the concepts I taught in Episode 24. So if you haven’t listened to that yet, you’ll get more from this episode if you hear that content first. Our focus in Season 3 is on preparing ourselves for the holidays. However, the 7 simple steps I’ll share in this episode about how to deal with difficult people are ones you can use throughout the year. And they aren’t limited to just difficult people, either. Use these for any kind of situation you want to cruise through with less stress or negative reactions. Be sure and get your copy of the checklist to help you implement the steps I’m teaching you in the podcast. You'll find that and other helpful links and resources on the show notes page. Show Notes Page: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode25/

We are continuing our focus in Season 3 on preparing ourselves for the holidays. However, the stress triggers we’ll address in this episode and the secret to addressing them are relevant  anytime of year. Most of the stress we feel at this time of year can be traced to one (or some combination) of four common causes. The bad news is that these situations are very difficult to avoid encountering any time of the year, but especially during the holidays. The good news is you don’t have to avoid them in order to navigate them well and not let these circumstances create stress for you. Visit the show notes for links to the free gift I mention in the podcast. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to implement the secret I revealed in the podcast. Imagine navigating the holidays with dramatically reduced stress levels. This is your secret weapon for making that fantasy a reality! You will also find a link on the show notes page to learn more about working with me as your personal life coach. Whatever cha

This episode builds on the concept we explore in the previous episode. Many of us spend way too much time worrying about doing more and more feel like we are enough. This is the issue that I hear voiced more than any other struggle women have. In fact, it is actually at the root of many of our challenges with stress, depression and anxiety. And this struggle with our sense of self-worth can really flare up during the holiday season. So let's get this question of whether or not we are worthy settled once and for all! Show notes: https://agapesoulspa.com/episode23  Be sure to request your free gift: the 5-part Scripture audio meditations "Who You Are in Christ". Just visit the show notes page and click the link there to let me know where to send your free gift. 

Many high achieving people spend way too much time worrying about doing more and more to succeed. We can easily forget to focus on being the kind of person who succeeds. In this episode, my friend Bobby Klinck of Your Online Genius shares four key attributes of the kind of person who will achieve true and lasting success. In keeping with our theme of preparing ourselves for the holiday season, I invite you to reflect on what kind of season you want to experience. Now, what kind of person would you need to be to live out that ideal experience? I bet the four keys Bobby shares will help you with that. Links to all the resources mentioned are available on the Show Notes Page at https://agapesoulspa.com/episode22