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Remove Mental Blocks to Find More Purpose and Joy in Life | 3 Steps to Purpose | Finding Your Purpose | Christian Life Coaching | Mental Health 16.08.2026 13m

Moving Past Mental Blocks What are some steps that we can take to move past mental blocks so that we can experience more joy and purpose in our daily lives? But first - I want to let you know that my Faith and Soul Care Foundations e-course is FREE this summer. To sign up, simply go to sherryelaine.com and click on the link that says Free Foundations. There is also a direct link in the show notes and on the blog if you're reading this there. If you're struggling with stress, worry, fatigue, disappointment, or burnout, or if you'd simply like support in reconnecting with God and even with yourself, this free e-course is for you. We have a new free start each Monday throughout the rest of the summer. You know, maybe there's something you really want to do or something you know you should do, and maybe there's a dream you've been thinking about or a change you know you need to make, whether it's a big change or a small change, or simply a desire to experience more joy and purpose in your everyday life. And yet, you just can't seem to move forward. You just can't seem to cause any ripples of change. And you may know what you should do, and you've thought about it. You've prayed about it, perhaps. You started to make plans, but something gets in the way. You might find yourself thinking, "What if I fail? I'm too old to start. I'm too young and inexperienced. I don't think I'd be good enough. I don't know where to begin. What will people think? I'm wasting too much time already." Or maybe you don't even know what's keeping you from getting started. You just know you're not motivated enough to move forward, and you're just kind of stuck, and that's just the way things are for now. You're stuck.

What if Caroline Ingalls had a Life Coach? | How to Find and Define Purpose and Joy in Life | Little House on the Prairie |Christian Life Coaching 25.07.2026 12m

If you grew up reading the Little House books or watching the television show like I did, you probably found yourself wishing, at least once or twice, that you could step into that simpler world. Lately I’ve been watching the new Netflix adaptation, and it has inspired me to make a couple of Little House inspired blogs and podcasts – and for this one - there was one scene that really stayed with me. But first - I want to let you know that a new cohort is starting in my Faith and Soul Care Foundations e-course on Monday, and it is free. To sign up, simply go to sherryelaine.com and click on the link that says Free Foundations. There is also a direct link in the show notes and on the blog if you’re reading this there. If you’re struggling with stress, worry, fatigue, disappointment, or burnout, or if you’d simply like support in reconnecting with God and even with yourself, this free e-course is for you. We have a new cohort beginning each Monday throughout the rest of the summer. Now, back to life coaching Caroline Ingalls as she was portrayed in the new version of little house on the prairie on Netfix. If you haven’t seen it yet – there are no real spoilers here - Caroline has a flashback to before she and Charles headed west. Her sister reminds her that she could have married a wealthy man from town. Someone who could have offered security, comfort, and an easier life. But then a thought crossed my mind. What if Caroline had given me a call or reached out to me before leaving for Kansas?

Little House on the Prairie: What the Old and New Show and Books Teach Us About Soul Care and Finding Joy, Purpose, and Peace? 10.07.2026 16m

Sign up for the Free Foundations Soul Care e-course. There is a new 3 week online learning cohort starting each Monday through the rest of this summer and it is completely free! Sign up at https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts --------------------------------------------------------- Since this is the week of the Little House on the Prairie reboot, I think many of us first caught a glimpse of that feeling while watching Little House on the Prairie or reading the books as children. There was something about those stories that felt calming. Whether it was the crackling fire, the lantern light, the simple meals, evenings with fiddle music, or simply the slower pace of life, even the difficult moments seemed to be wrapped in a certain steadiness and steadfastness. I think many of us today know we’re missing something. We’re grieving something we can’t quite name. Not because we actually want to churn our own butter or live primitively in a cabin on the prairie, but because our souls are exhausted from the speed, the demands, and the constant messages of modern life. We are overstimulated and overcommitted. We’re always scrolling. We’re always reachable. We’re always processing information, and our nervous systems never fully rest. I believe our souls were created for a rhythm that is more like the prairie than the pace we are currently living.

How to Find Your Purpose When Feeling Lost in Life | Rethinking Purpose | God's Purpose for Your Life | Christian Purpose 19.02.2026 10m

I’m going to explain about why you will never have to question what your purpose is ever again after you have listened to this short little 10-minute teaching right here. You know, so many times we think or we say, ”I just feel like my life doesn’t have any purpose right now, or it doesn’t have purpose anymore, or it just feels like I’ve lost my purpose.” We are told that God has purpose for us and we know we have intrinsic purpose - so what does that mean? Author’s Recommended Book: Closer to God: Simple Methods, Starting Today Link: https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting-ebook/dp/B078S23DBZ

What Is Joy? How to Find Joy Again | Guide to Purpose, Renewal, and Intentional Living for Stressed, Burned out Women | Joy vs. Happiness: Biblical Guide 20.12.2025 16m

Joy is not really an emotion or a feeling. It is something we receive and we cultivate. We have more joy when we live with intentionality, make small adjustments in our priorities and our rhythms. Let’s go into 2026 together with our sights on creating and living with more purpose, intention, and joy. Resource Mentioned: 12 Week Online Soul Care LifePoints cohort begins January 5th, and you can register HERE --＞ https://sherryelaine.com/lifepoints Or you may enroll in the Free Soul Care Foundations online e-course Here --＞ https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts

Feeling Anxious, Stuck, and Overwhelmed? Simple Steps to Reset Your Mind and Soul and Get Unstuck | When Panic Attacks Drains Your Motivation | Break Free from Tired All the Time 27.11.2025 16m

When anxiety hijacks your motivation and energy and you feel stuck, exhausted, and tired all the time. A faith-filled plan to break free from fatigue, step outside the anxiety-overwhelm cycle and find clarity while renewing and resetting your nervous system. We have a 2 day online learning cohort starting Dec 8th and a full January cohort starting in the new year! Registration and notification links are right below: Links and Resources Mentioned: Sign up for the 2 Day Live Stream Online Training - Dec 8-9, 2025 at Noon CST (Extended Replays Available) https://sherryelaine.com/2days Join the email list to receive first notification of registration for the January and future LifePoints Learning 12 week cohorts (scroll down a bit to find the email sign up form: https://sherryelaine.com/books

How to Wait Well When Prayers Go Unanswered: Living with Purpose in a Long Waiting Season | Focus, Intentionality | Waiting on God's Answer 14.11.2025 26m

Waiting without Worrying: How Do We Actually Do That? Check out Sherry books and sign up for first notification and information on the Learning Cohort starting in January 2026 at https://sherryelaine.com/books

Worry About Nothing. Pray About Everything. Cast All Your Cares to Him….Wait? How? |Overcoming Worry and Learning to Pray | Faith-based Stress and Anxiety Management 17.10.2025 22m

Worry About Nothing. Pray About Everything. Cast All Your Cares to Him... Wait, How? In this episode, Sherry Elaine from Faith & Soul Care explores what it really means to “cast your cares on the Lord” (1 Peter 5:7) and how to actually do it in daily life. Resources Mentioned: Join the ”Give Anxieties to God” Learning Cohort starting 10/27/2025 with Upgrade Donor Option, Live Small Group Sessions via Zoom, and Printable Day-by-Day Journal (currently $27 requested donation): https://sherryelaine.com/Thankyou Join the ”Give Anxieties to God” Learning Cohort starting 10/27/2025 - Free enrollment, self-paced track: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Book: Closer to God: Simple Methods, Starting Today: https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting/dp/197680406X You’ll learn a simple, practical strategy to release worry and anxiety through prayer, reflection, and trust in God. Sherry also shares a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Faith & Soul Care Foundations Cohort – a free online experience for Christian women who want to grow closer to God, find peace, and renew their energy. Topics include: Christian anxiety relief, biblical peace practices, prayer for stress and overwhelm, and how to truly surrender your worries to God.

Resources: Faith & Soul Care Faith Based and Faith Infused Mental Health Group Coaching Cohorts: sherryelaine.com/cohorts Email Newsletter, Updates, and Announcements List: https://sherryelaine.com/books (scroll down a bit for opt-in form) Sherry Elaine’s Books and Prayer & Reflection Journal Including the following titles: Closer to God: Simple Methods, Starting Today Words of Jesus Bible Study: 10 Weeks on Christ’s Teachings https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sherry-Elaine-Evans/author/B0073HVSD6 https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting/dp/197680406X This parable resonates today because we feel the tension of living in a world where evil and deception are flourishing alongside goodness and truth. Sometimes it seems like the tares are overtaking the field, doesn’t it? But Jesus reminds us—this is expected, and God has a plan. At the appointed time, He Himself will do the separating. Until then, our job is to stay faithful, rooted, and growing in Him.

How Is God Working in This? Questions Our Souls Ask | Charlie Kirk memorial service | assassination | interview | documentary 20.09.2025 15m

Resources mentioned: Faith & Soul Care Faith Based and Faith Infused Mental Health Group Coaching Cohorts: sherryelaine.com/cohorts Email Newsletter, Updates, and Announcements List: https://sherryelaine.com/books (scroll down a bit for opt-in form) Sherry Elaine’s Books and Prayer & Reflection Journal Including the following titles: Closer to God: Simple Methods, Starting Today Words of Jesus Bible Study: 10 Weeks on Christ’s Teachings https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sherry-Elaine-Evans/author/B0073HVSD6 https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting/dp/197680406X

Why Self-Care Isn’t Enough: Deep Soul Renewal Through God | Insights for Spiritual Self-Care, Emotional Healing | Seeking lasting peace, joy, and renewal beyond self-care routines 07.09.2025 13m

Resources mentioned: Women’s Connection Soul Care Cohorts: sherryelaine.com/cohorts Book: Closer to God: Simple Methods, Starting Today https://www.amazon.com/Closer-God-Simple-Methods-Starting/dp/197680406X

How to Go from Stress & Overwhelm to Calmer & Purposeful in 28 Days ? Christian anxiety relief | faith mental health practices | prayer journaling | nervous system reset | biblical peace, joy, purpose 30.08.2025 18m

Is it possible to go from overanxious and overwhelmed to calmer and more purposeful in a relatively short time? By implementing positive psychology and Christian formation practices? Today, I want to talk with you about something really practical: how to go from feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and anxious to calmer and more content and purposeful in just 28 days—by truly giving it to God. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Foundations Online Cohort FREE enrollment: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Upgrade to VIP extended experience and participate alongside the cohort in small group coaching by Sherry Elaine for the month: https://sherryelaine.com/Thankyou Over the years, I’ve seen again and again that it doesn’t have to take years, or even months, to reset your nervous system and renew your soul. With the right daily practices—rooted in both faith and evidence-based strategies—you can experience real change quickly. That’s why I run my Faith & Soul Care Cohort, and in this episode I’m going to share the exact three-part pathway we use so you can begin this process yourself.

Last week we started a two-part series on how to ask God for help when you’re full of anxiety, stress, or overwhelm. We talked about two practices—breath prayers and writing prayers ahead of time—that can help us slow our minds and reconnect with God even in the middle of a stressful or anxiety-producing event. Resources Mentioned: Faith & Soul Care Foundations Cohort: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Cohort Expanded Upgrade Option: https://sherryelaine.com/Thankyou Sherry Elaine’s books HERE: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0073HVSD6 The first practice is praying in silence with the Spirit. Just like it sounds, you get still, you close your eyes, and you request and let the Holy Spirit intercede on your behalf. Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you couldn’t even form the words to pray? Maybe your thoughts were tangled, things felt like they were spinning out of control, or your emotions felt too heavy even to speak. The second strategy is visualizing giving your worries to Jesus. This practice is based on 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” Visualization is an excellent evidence-based method to calm the brain and remind yourself that there is safety and that help is available from God.

How do we ask God for help with our anxiety, stress, or when we have a sense of being completely overwhelmed? Resources Mentioned: Now Enrolling for Faith & Soul Care Foundations Cohort: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Join the Email List to be notified when new cohorts are forming (scroll down a little on this page and enter you email in the form https://sherryelaine.com/books Prayers for Anxiety Booklet and other books by Sherry Elaine: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0073HVSD6 You know what it feels like. Your mind is racing, your body is tense, and it seems like life has handed you a pile of too much of everything all at once. You may feel on edge and even shaky, and you cannot think straight no matter what.

How to Ask God for Help? When the World's in Chaos & Headlines Are Swirling | Unemployment, Recession, Jobs Report, Non-Farm Payroll, SNAP, Trump Tariffs, Russia Earthquake, Tsunamis 02.08.2025 11m

We’ve got Trump tariffs, global trade wars, a weak jobs report, rising unemployment, concerns about SNAP benefits and stimulus payments being delayed, and Ukraine still under attack with talks of billions more in aid. And now this week, a massive earthquake in Russia that triggered tsunami warnings and caused cliffs to fall into the sea—reminiscent of Psalm 46. It is a lot. And for many of us—especially those trying to live faithful, intentional lives—it raises a real question: What and how do we even pray when the world feels like this? Resources Mentioned: Free 5 Week Online Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Connection Cohort for Women: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Next Registration Opens 08/11/25 Email Notification List to receive notice of Free Teaching Videos on Faith & Soul Care - Topics Include Somatic Practices for Releasing Stress and Overwhelm; Give Your Anxiety to God, But How?; Setting Goals for More Peace, Intentionality & Joy and then Tricking Your Brain Into Being Motivated to Reach Them; Effective Prayer Methods....and MORE! (Scroll down below the book images to email sign up form: https://sherryelaine.com/books )

How To Ask God for Help? | What Is Effective Faith? | Help Me God | Faith That Pleases God? Hebrews 11:6 Greek Exegesis 26.07.2025 19m

What is effective faith – or what is active faith—and what does that look like? I think this episode may go a little longer than typical based on my instructional notes here – however, I encourage you to stay through to the end - because the answer to this question – what does effective or active faith look like – may surprise you, especially it may surprise you by its simplicity. Resources mentioned: Fall Faith & Soul Care Cohort Information (Registration Opens Aug 11): https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Books Mentioned: Closer to God: Simple Methods, Starting Today and The Words of Jesus Bible Study https://sherryelaine.com/books Email Notification List to receive notice of Free Teaching Videos on Faith & Soul Care - Topics Include Somatic Practices for Releasing Stress and Overwhelm; Give Your Anxiety to God, But How?; Setting Goals for More Peace, Intentionality & Joy and then Tricking Your Brain Into Being Motivated to Reach Them; Effective Prayer Methods....and MORE! (Scroll down below the book images to email sign up form: https://sherryelaine.com/books ) Join My Private FB Group - Currently We are Studying Jesus’s Teachings In Mark: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ministrymall/ We’re going to look at one of the most powerful and relatable stories in the Gospels, from Mark chapter 5. And we’ll reflect together on what it really means to demonstrate a faith that pleases God.

How to Ask God for Help? Effective Prayer Methods | How to Pray Effectively | Help Us God | Jesus Heals the Leper | Mark 1:40-45 18.07.2025 13m

How do we ask God for help? What are some effective methods of asking God for help, through prayer? In this series, we’re going to explore the way Jesus responded to people who came to Him for help, and we’ll also learn prayer methods that are simple and powerful. Resources mentioned: Women’s Connection Cohort - Registration Open Soon for Fall 2025 - More information: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Subscribe to email notification list: https://www.gospellifelearning.com/p/free-book.html Sherry Elaine’s books and resources at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sherry-Elaine-Evans/author/B0073HVSD6

What Do Our Souls Need When the Unthinkable Happens? | Camp Mystic Girls Missing | Day After Texas Hill Country Devastating Floods 05.07.2025 7m

As the rescuers in the Texas Hill Country search for the missing, including more than 20 young girls from Camp Mystic who were washed away in the flooding in the middle of the night - it’s a time when our faith shakes, we may not be able to pray or know how to pray. Everything feels like darkness. I’ve learned in these times we may have to make a conscious choice and decision to choose to continue to believe in God, especially on the days when we don’t think we can or not sure if we do anymore. It’s how the enemy is defeated from getting a grip into our minds during tragedy. Resources Mentioned: Information Request for FREE Faith & Soul Care Cohort Starting July 14 Submit your email here : https://www.gospellifelearning.com/p/free-book.html July Faith & Soul Care Cohort - Enroll Now -$0 FREE! (But please read the fine print on the form for required participation components.) https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Sherry Elaine’s Books:: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0073HVSD6 About Sherry Elaine: https://sherryelaine.com/about

How to Declutter Your Mind & Truly Give Your Anxieties to God, PLUS Faith & Soul Care Connection Cohort Enrolling Now 28.06.2025 32m

Practical strategies are on this episode today to declutter our minds using an evidence based strategy that also is demonstrated by David in the Bible. A ”brain trick” strategy for truly handing over our worries to Jesus and leaving them there are also. Resources Mentioned: Information Request - Faith & Soul Care Cohort Starting July 14 Submit your email here : https://www.gospellifelearning.com/p/free-book.html July Faith & Soul Care Cohort - Enroll Now https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts Sherry Elaine’s Books (you receive digital copies when you join as a member of the cohort: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0073HVSD6 About Sherry Elaine: https://sherryelaine.com/about

When Grief Overwhelms: How to Heal, Especially When Someone You Love Dies Unexpectedly | Death of Husband, Wife, Mother, Father, Child, Sister, Brother, Friend 21.06.2025 17m

As a Christian, how do we handle grief? And how to we begin to heal? Few things are more disorienting than losing someone you love — especially when it’s sudden, unexpected, or traumatic. The world shifts. Time slows. Your nervous system is overwhelmed with waves of shock, sadness, confusion, or even numbness. And you wonder how to even begin functioning, let alone healing. RESOURCES: Register for the Faith & Soul Care Foundations Cohort Starting July 14, 2025: https://sherryelaine.com/cohorts ------------------------------- Haddasah Treu’s book Drawing Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Near-Experiences-Birthplace-Blessings/dp/B0CWSD5Q87 --------------------------------- Article by Haddasah to Read: ”The Art of Emotional Connection” https://onthewaybg.com/the-art-of-emotional-connection/ List for Healing Painful Emotions (from Haddasah Treu’s article above): Acknowledging emotional disconnect Identifying the lies we believe about emotions Replacing those lies with God’s truth Naming and expressing emotion in God’s presence Allowing others to witness and hold space for our pain ---------------------------------------- About Faith & Soul Care with Sherry Elaine https://sherryelaine.com/about