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Today I'm delving into a common yet often unspoken struggle: the need for approval. For many, this desire becomes so ingrained that it can feel impossible to escape, creating a sense of entrapment that often goes unnoticed.

In this episode, I’ll explore the root causes of approval-seeking behavior, why it’s so challenging to break free, and the steps we can take to overcome it. I'll also give an overview of attachment styles and the impact they have on our relationships and self-worth. Let's unpack how we can start shifting from a need for others' approval to living with confidence in who we are in Christ.
 
Rooting for you,
Jessica

Next steps:

Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/

Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching

Or book your free 20-minute consultation here!

Check out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shop

Work with me in my Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

Ever feel like God is trying to get your attention, but you're not sure how to listen? Today, we’re exploring practical, down-to-earth ways to recognize His voice—even in subtle, everyday moments that we might easily overlook. While we often expect bold signs or clear words, God’s communication can come as a gentle nudge, a persistent thought, or a sense of calm amid the chaos. We’ll dive into both biblical insights and clinical strategies for quieting the mind, grounding ourselves in Scripture, and creating a heart that’s open to listening. 

Rooting for you,
Jessica

Next steps:

Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/

Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching

Or book your free 20-minute consultation here!

Check out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shop

Work with me in my Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health topics, this is not a substitute for professional care. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a powerful and often misunderstood belief: the idea that God is punishing us for the challenges we face in life. Many of us feel guilty, thinking we deserve the hardships we're going through. But God's boundaries are set out of love, not punishment. Together we’ll explore the difference between discipline, consequence, and punishment, and how to break free from the cycle of self-condemnation. If you’ve ever felt like you need to "fix" yourself before coming to God, this episode will offer clarity, encouragement, and a fresh perspective.

Rooting for you,
Jessica

Next steps:

Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/

Work with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.coachjessica.com

Or book your free 20-minute consultation here!

Check out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shop

Work with me in my Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

Emotional healing isn’t about fixing you. You are not a project to be fixed but a person to be loved. It’s not through your effort and all that you can do to heal your soul. It’s welcoming the presence of God into your pain. In this episode, I'm talking about what it means to emotionally heal, looking at scripture to see what God says about emotional healing, and giving three ways you can begin to emotionally heal.
You don’t have to continue to live in pain and believe you are alone, abandoned, or rejected. Jesus has something better for you.
 
Rooting for you,
Jessica

Free Downloads:
Chase God Not Your Feelings Guide >>
https://www.jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide
4-Week Know Your Worth Bible Study >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/know-your-worth-study

Facebook Community:
Learn how to emotionally heal and hear from God >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/

Getting Started:
Do you struggle with feelings of deep loneliness, fear of rejection, or FOMO? Do you battle depression and anxiety on a daily basis? Are you unsure of how to handle it all?

Do want to learn how to make better and wiser decisions, deal with past trauma, heal from heartbreak, and walk in forgiveness all from a Biblical perspective?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me in my Spiritual Growth Framework course.

Sign up now at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Contact me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

When our goal is to read the Bible daily and to get in the habit of consistently reading, it’s important we address how habits are formed. Reading the Bible daily is not something we check off of our to-do list. Our human effort alone does not change or transform us. It’s the Holy Spirit who delivers and transforms us, which is why reading the Bible daily is important. God provides the revelation of Himself to those who follow Him. 

In this episode, I talk about how habits are formed, discuss different learning styles, and give you 3 ways to get into the daily habit of reading your Bible. 

Rooting for you, 
Jessica

Free Downloads:
Chase God Not Your Feelings Guide >> 
https://www.jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide
4-Week Know Your Worth Bible Study >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/know-your-worth-study

Facebook Community:
Learn how to emotionally heal and hear from God >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/ 

Getting Started:
Do you struggle with feelings of deep loneliness, fear of rejection, or FOMO? Do you battle depression and anxiety on a daily basis? Are you unsure of how to handle it all? 

Do want to learn how to make better and wiser decisions, deal with past trauma, heal from heartbreak, and walk in forgiveness all from a Biblical perspective?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me in my Spiritual Growth Framework course. 

Sign up now at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Contact me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

My heart is to see you challenge the way you think to change the way you live. In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah, one of the students in my Spiritual Growth Framework Course, so you can hear from her perspective about why this program has been so powerful in changing her perspective and relationship with God.

Rooting for you, 
Jessica


Facebook Community:

Support Group for Christian Women to Process Hurt and Find Hope
>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/


Getting Started:

Do you have a hard time accepting God’s love and believing He is good to you and not just good to others?

Do you have a hard time forgiving those who hurt you?

Do you wrestle with anxiety, racing thoughts, burnout, and feeling like you are at the end of your rope?

Do you find yourself being in pain and stuck in the past?

Do you constantly question whether it’s God’s voice, the enemy, or your voice?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me in my Spiritual Growth Mentorship.

6 weeks of your first necessary steps to invite God’s presence into your pain!

It’s the mentorship you need with the accountability you didn’t know you needed.

Learn how God’s love can transform you from hurting to hopeful.

Learn more at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

We all have moments when we're confronted with something that causes us to clench our fists and tighten our jaws. In those moments, it’s not that we need to tell ourselves to not be angry. It’s in those moments that we get to redirect our anger to God. Not to ourselves, not to the person who wrongfully accused us or hurt us, but to the One who knows the anger we carry. In this episode, I talk through three different ways scripture instructs us to process anger with God. 

Don’t allow the sun to go down on your anger. Be proactive in redirecting your anger so your anger doesn’t redirect you. 

Rooting for you, 
Jessica

Free Downloads:
Chase God Not Your Feelings Guide >> 
https://www.jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide
4-Week Know Your Worth Bible Study >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/know-your-worth-study

Facebook Community:
Learn how to emotionally heal and hear from God >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/ 

Getting Started:
Do you struggle with feelings of deep loneliness, fear of rejection, or FOMO? Do you battle depression and anxiety on a daily basis? Are you unsure of how to handle it all? 

Do want to learn how to make better and wiser decisions, deal with past trauma, heal from heartbreak, and walk in forgiveness all from a Biblical perspective?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me in my Spiritual Growth Framework course. 

Sign up now at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Contact me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

Our quiet time with God will not always produce a feeling, but we can guarantee that we are becoming transformed. We know this because it’s not about what we do by effort - the Spirit is who brings transformation.

In this episode, I explain the purpose of quiet time with God, why it's important, and how to spend your time with Him. The length of the quiet time does not matter, but it should be enough time to meditate on what was read and then pray about it or anything else that comes to mind.

Drawing near to God is a rewarding experience, and once a regular habit of quiet time is created, a specific time for study and prayer is eagerly looked forward to. 

Rooting for you, 
Jessica

Free Downloads:
Chase God Not Your Feelings Guide >> 
https://www.jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide
4-Week Know Your Worth Bible Study >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/know-your-worth-study

Facebook Community:
Learn how to emotionally heal and hear from God >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/ 

Getting Started:
Do you struggle with feelings of deep loneliness, fear of rejection, or FOMO? Do you battle depression and anxiety on a daily basis? Are you unsure of how to handle it all? 

Do want to learn how to make better and wiser decisions, deal with past trauma, heal from heartbreak, and walk in forgiveness all from a Biblical perspective?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me in my Spiritual Growth Framework course. 

Sign up now at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Contact me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

In this episode, I want to share with you 3 prayers for anxiety:

• Befriending Your Body
• Speaking Life in the Wildnerness
• Healing Your Heart 

Our prayer life is more than perfect Bible words. It’s communion and communication with God. It’s a relationship. 

We don’t have to approach our time with God with a systematic equation, hoping He hears our prayers for anxiety. We can be confident, knowing, He hears and answers our prayers. I don't know what you have been through, but I can say, without a doubt, healing is found through Jesus. Your prayer for anxiety doesn’t go unheard. 

Remember, your healing journey from anxiety isn’t about praying away your emotions. Your body is communicating specific needs and it’s okay to check in with them. 

Rooting for you, 
Jessica

Get on the waitlist now at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/waitlist

Free Downloads:
Chase God Not Your Feelings Guide >> 
https://www.jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide
4-Week Know Your Worth Bible Study >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/know-your-worth-study
Facebook Community:
Learn how to emotionally heal and hear from God >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/ 
Getting Started:
Do you struggle with feelings of deep loneliness, fear of rejection, or FOMO? Do you battle depression and anxiety on a daily basis? Are you unsure of how to handle it all? 

Do want to learn how to make better and wiser decisions, deal with past trauma, heal from heartbreak, and walk in forgiveness all from a Biblical perspective?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me in my Spiritual Growth Framework course. 

Sign up now for the waitlist >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal
Contact me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com

Dealing with our emotions biblically is not about bypassing what someone is going through, but rather helping them take the truth and apply it to their certain situation. 
I think, as believers, we are known for spiritually bypassing people in the name of Jesus and calling it holy. In layman’s terms, spiritual bypassing is using our faith to disregard our real human experiences. Dealing with emotions biblically allows the truth to be the foundation and healing while leading them in love to reality. 
In this episode, I’m taking a look at what the Bible says about our emotions and feelings and walking through 5 ways to manage your emotions. Through our identity in Christ, we have the strength and power to process our emotions, put them into obedience to Christ, and deal with emotions biblically. 

Rooting for you, 
Jessica

Free Downloads:

Chase God Not Your Feelings Guide >> 
https://www.jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide

4-Week Know Your Worth Bible Study >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/know-your-worth-study
Facebook Community:

Learn how to emotionally heal and hear from God >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/2090810004481127/ 
Getting Started:
Do you struggle with feelings of deep loneliness, fear of rejection or FOMO? Do you battle depression and anxiety on a daily basis? Are you unsure of how to handle it all? 
Do you want to learn how to make better and wiser decisions, deal with past trauma, heal from heartbreak, and walk in forgiveness all from a Biblical perspective?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to join me inside my Spiritual Growth Framework course. 
Sign up now at >> https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal

Contact me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com