Podcast appearances and mentions of bonnie gray

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Do you struggle with perfectionism? How does it manifest in your life, and what helps you feel less critical of yourself? In this episode, Bonnie Gray explores the roots of perfectionism and provides a loving, practical tip to help quiet that critical inner voice.Learn to understand the negative impact of perfectionism on your emotional and physical well-being and discover how God's unconditional love can help you embrace your imperfections.Tune into this episode to gain valuable insights and practical tools for turning down the volume on perfectionism and embracing a more nurturing, love-filled approach to self-care.Key Takeaways:- How Perfectionism keeps us from enjoying life and increases our stress.- Learn the Love Dare to overcome the fear of making mistakes.- Lower stress and cortisol with Anticipatory Joy - Practice this week's Breath Prayer to calm emotions and body.Breath Prayer: (Inhale) We rely on the love God has for us. (Exhale) Perfect love casts out fear.Scripture: "We rely on the love God has for us. God is love. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear." 1Jn 4:16, 18 LINKS & RESOURCES- Get Bonnie's Bestseller hit Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less: https://amzn.to/4azae1K- Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment!- Take Bonnie's Soul Care courses: http://mysoulcareschool.com- Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is for everyone who feel the ache of longing for a loving and nurturing mother but, for your mental health and healing, have had to create firm boundaries with your mother, potentially even eliminating contact with her entirely. No one makes this decision lightly or without pain. Bonnie Gray understands this grief, and all of the confusing emotions that can surface around Mother's Day. In this episode, she shares how God brought her from grief, to healing, and now, to celebration–not for the pain she experienced, but for what He is building and has built in her life today.  (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Resource Mentioned: "the Soul Care Quiz" Connect with Bonnie Gray: On her website Facebook Instagram YouTube Her podcast: Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group  Discussion/reflective questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What emotions tend to arise for you around Mother's Day? How would you describe your relationship with you mom? How difficult is it for you to view your mother and your relationship with her "honestly"?  What are some ways you do or have allowed yourself to grieve the mother you don't have? How is God rewriting your story and breaking dysfunctional patterns? What is one thing God might be asking you to do having listened to this podcast?            Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ever felt like you're constantly pouring out, yet your own cup remains empty? In this episode, Bonnie Gray delves deep into the labyrinth of codependency, exploring how it stifles our joy and peace. Through personal anecdotes and poignant scripture, Bonnie invites us to reassess our relational dynamics, daring us to seek friendships that nourish rather than deplete.Learn to identify signs of codependency, embrace boundaries, and embark on a journey towards genuine connection. Tune into this episode to reclaim your emotional autonomy and foster friendships that bloom like never before.Key Takeaways:- Recognize the 6 signs of codependency- Understand the power of boundaries in fostering healthy relationships.- Embrace the concept of the "cord of three strands" friendships: mentors, companions, and mentees.- Find courage in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, knowing that true companionship uplifts and strengthens.Breath Prayer:  (Inhale) God comforts us in all our troubles //  (Exhale) so that we can comfort others, exhale. Scripture Promise: "God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort others." 2 Cor 1:4. LINKS & RESOURCES How to Spot the Signs of Codependency: https://bit.ly/3TP9PmN Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you're missing Register for Bonnie's Lent Wellness Study at: https://mysoulcareschool.com Get Bonnie's ECPA bestseller Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today's prayer is from Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Join us as we embark on a soul-nourishing journey guided by the profound Christian author Bonnie Gray. With her unique blend of scientific insight and scripture-backed methods, Bonnie unveils the keys to restoring calm in the midst of life's storms. In this transformative episode, Bonnie gently leads us through a Breath Prayer, a sacred practice to quiet the mind and nourish the spirit. Through her gentle guidance, we'll learn to harness the power of breath and find solace in the stillness within. Tune in now and embark on a path to a life filled with calm, joy, and abundant grace. Subscribe to Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast to Hear More: Spotify -  https://sptfy.com/Q2Wz Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3uPyTQB  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When was the last time you felt the warmth of a true heart connection? In this episode, Bonnie Gray delves into the essence of social wellness and its profound impact on our lives. As loneliness emerges as a pressing concern in today's world, Bonnie invites us to explore the depths of our hearts in connecting with others. Learn the fascinating meaning of "blessed" in the Bible and its connection to relationships. Embrace the joy of shared experiences and the power of reciprocal relationships in nourishing your soul. Drawing from personal anecdotes, Bonnie sheds light on the beauty of sharing joy with others and the blessings it brings.Tune into this episode to discover how moments of connection not only multiply joy but also enhance resilience and overall well-being.Key Takeaways:- Joy Multiplication: Sharing joy with others multiplies your own joy and enhances overall well-being.- Soul Care: Resilience Building: Storytelling and connection contribute to building resilience, aiding in bouncing back from challenges.- Science: Learn the Health Benefits: Time spent with friends reduces stress, boosts happiness, and strengthens the immune system. Breath Prayer: (Inhale) You go before me and you follow me // (Exhale) You place your hand of blessing on my head Scripture Promise: "You go before me and you follow me. You place your hand ofblessing on my head." Psalm 139:5LINKS & RESOURCES-  Register for Bonnie's Lent Wellness Study at: https://mysoulcareschool.com - Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you're missing- Get Bonnie's ECPA bestseller Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm- Join the FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you find it difficult to break old habits? You're not alone! Listen to this podcast to learn a proven way to rewire your brain for joy that is scripture-based and backed by science. Soul Care mentor Bonnie Gray invites you to explore the path of breaking free from stress and embracing a life filled with peace and joy, as we commemorate Martin Luther King Day. In this episode, Bonnie explores: Learning to break the habits that hinder your peace and joy. Discover how God's design for your nervous system and soul provides a path to relief and breaking old patterns.Learn to uncover the secrets to renewing your mind and rewriting old stories with God. Dive into the encouragement of breaking unhealthy habits and finding words of wisdom in God's promise.Tune into this episode to experience a breath prayer from Jeremiah 29:13, promising guidance into the new year. Learn how to activate your body's natural response to rest and cultivate joy-filled rhythms with Jesus.Key Takeaways: - Learn to tackle stress: Neuroplasticity to re-wire your brain - The Science: Discover the power of journaling and positive reinforcement - The Power of New Adventures: Break unhealthy habits by embarking on adventures to learn something new - The Soul Care; Positive encouragement and grace lead to transformation - Journaling for Joy: Explore the power of journaling to release stress and boost mood. - Reflect on what drained and energized you the past year Breath Prayer: Inhale: You will seek me and find me // Exhale: When you search for me with all your heart Scripture: "You will seek me and find me, exhale when you search for me with all your heart." LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Soul Care School: https://mysoulcareschool.com  “Breathe Joy with Jesus: Create Happy Wellness Rhythms”  Get Bonnie's ECPA bestseller Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you're missing Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We have had an amazing year with powerful fear-calming insights from wise and experienced guests. In this episode, we share power clips from five of our most popular episodes: In "Finding God Faithful in Hard seasons" with Kelly Minter, we discussed the call to break patterns of generational dysfunction. Next, we heard from singer and songwriter Colton Dixon on viewing disappointments as divine set-ups, taken from the episode titled "Fighting Fear by Holding onto God's Light". Next, Bonnie Gray, host of the Breathe: Stress Less podcast provided insight on how to recognize and change our automatic response to stress. That episode was titled, "Break the Grip of Anxiety and Worry: What You Can Do to Step Stress". We then heard Pastor John Meader share about a time when he felt angry and bitter toward God, and how God brought him to a place of trust. That clip came from the episode titled "God's Not Done With you".  Last, we heard from one of the most prolific and powerful writers in our time, Max Lucado, on the story of Jacob, known as the deceiver, and how Max relates to this Old Testament biblical character. That episode was titled God Won't Give Up on You". We hope these clips encourage you as you launch into 2024 with godly confidence and hope-filled anticipation.  (Scroll down for discussion questions/reflective questions.) Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Find Wholly Loved: On their website Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group  Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Facebook Group Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in Kelly Minter's discussion regarding patterns of dysfunction? How has God changed some of your learned unhealthy patterns and/or attitudes? Why is it important to recognize and acknowledge unhealthy patterns learned from our family of origin.  How can we recognize these patterns through a lens of grace? Why it it important to take ownership for our learned behavior? How might God be calling you to increased health? What resonated with you most in Colton Dixon's discussion regarding "flipping the switch" in how we view setbacks?  What is one setback or disappointment you can reframe through the lens of God's love, power, and grace? And what does that reframe look like? What resonated with you most in Max Lucado's discussion of Jacob, the "weasel"?  What is one truth you can hold tight to and reflect upon in the year ahead?  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This year, I've invited nine previous podcast guests to share what lights them up most with joy when it comes to all things Christmas. They'll be sharing things like:What their Type adds to the celebration table?Their favorite ornament or decoration?The gift on their list that most reflect growth for their personality?Something they've done this year that reflects their personality Type?Connect with guests:Bonnie Gray previous episode: The Problem of LonelinessTake Bonnie's free “Soul Care Quiz” — your free personal wellness assessment — to learn what type of care you're missing most to flourish with God's peace in your life! Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List  2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegrayFind joy in wellness with Jesus. Join Bonnie's mysoulcareschool.comLearn more about Bonnie's bestselling hit Breathe & her books at thebonniegray.com/booksFollow Bonnie on Instagram or Facebook.Carla Hayden previous episode: Am I a Writer?Carla IGSpencer Wicks previous episode: Trees and the Enneagram: A Conversation with my Arborist hubbyJodie Frye previous episode: Facing Imperfections and CriticismsJodie writes and shares gifts of grace on Instagram @jodie.frye and her website at jodiefryewrites.com. You can also find her Christmas devotional journal, Coming To Light: An Advent Experience Through the Book of Luke, on her website as well as on Amazon. Are you struggling to find the perfect gift? Do you wonder why their list looks so different from yours? Well, wonder no more: I've created the Enneagram Gift Giving Guide with you in mind. Get the free guide plus bonus gift tags at www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagram-gift-guide. Looking for an episode playlist for your Enneagram Type?Get more information about this free guide here!Meet the Collective here!Connect with Amy: IG Website

Struggling to Find Peace Amidst Holiday Chaos? Ever felt the holiday overwhelm creeping in, disrupting your joy and peace? Uncover five transformative keys to flourish amidst the holiday rush with faith and wellness. Join Soul Care Coach, Bonnie Gray, as she unravels the secrets to navigating seasonal stress on the latest episode of Breathe: The Stress-Less Podcast. Discover 5 Soul-Nurturing Strategies for tranquility this Christmas. In this episode, Bonnie delves deep into the unique challenges that arise during the festive but stressful season. Explore practical strategies rooted in faith and wellness, empowering you to rediscover peace and the essence of Christmas. What You'll Gain: Uncover 5 effective ways to identify and gracefully handle common holiday stressors. Reconnect with the childlike wonder within you, bringing back the joy of the season. Practical soul care and stress relief based on science + scripture. Engaging your senses for spiritual rejuvenation leads to a tranquil holiday experience. Meaning soul care gifts ideas to nurture wellness with Jesus  Experience Spiritual Rejuvenation with a Breath Prayer:Inhale: "Draw near to God"Exhale: "He will draw near to you" Scripture: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." James 4:8 Join Bonnie Gray on a Journey to a Stress-Free Holiday Season! Step into a world of wellness, resilience, and peace this holiday. Don't miss out on this episode packed with soul care expertise to help you reclaim joy amidst the holiday hustle. Tune in now to Breathe: The Stress-Less Podcast. LINKS & RESOURCES Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List  2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegray Join Faith Filled Women's Conference with Bonnie: https://www.faithfilledwomen.com/breatheconference Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Grab ECPA bestseller Breathe audiobook only $5.95 (new audible users) Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most. Join Soul Care School http://mysoulcare.com - Jan 2024 registration opens soon!  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does it mean to rest? How can we find rest in our busy lives? And why is rest so important for our overall well-being? In modern day life, what are 4 elements of rest that are must have? Bonnie Gray, soul care coach & bestselling author shares her insights on the importance of rest and how we can incorporate it into our lives. This episode will inspire you to make rest a priority in your life. Because when we rest, we're not just taking care of ourselves. We're also taking care of our relationships, our work, and our world. Learn: - a godly ambition: What rest is & why it's important - The different types of rest we need - 4 elements of rest: creativity, adventure, community soul care - The science: Take time out to rest from work. Enjoy a creative activity using your hands. - The science of quiet: benefits of a quietness break. Enjoy doing something free of distraction Breath Prayer: Inhale: make it your ambition // Exhale: to lead a quiet life Scripture: "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” - 1 Thess 4:11 LINKS & RESOURCES Check out Bonnie's Soul Care Favorite Finds at: http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegray Join Bonnie's Soul Care School: http://mysoulcare.com Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's new book #1 Amazon bestseller to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray, www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why is it so hard to rest and refresh when we're stressed? Well, today on the 4:13, author and podcaster Bonnie Gray answers that question with both scientific and scripture-based insights into your body, mind, and soul. She'll teach you about top stressors, proven countermeasures, and simple ways to stress less, take better care of yourself, and face each day focused on God's love. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/269

408// Using Soul Care to Transform Chaos to Calm With everything that is going on right now in the world, I thought I would air this conversation with my friend Bonnie Gray as we talk about ways to transform chaos to calm. Soul care can be an important way that God transforms our lives. We discuss some practical strategies that I am confident will help you experience God's peace in your life.   Calling all kids (and parents of kids)! Check out my new show Hearing Jesus for Kids - be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Episode Resources: For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page:  patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When your burn out, what are your natural coping mechanisms? Do they work? Why or why not? In this episode, Bonnie Gray, discusses the importance of how to avoid and treat burnout, sharing the reasons why we are overwhelmed without realizing the signs. Learn the surprising research that shows the two coping mechanisms we usually adopt make burnout worse while one powerful strategy has been proven to re-energize, motivate, lift depressive mood, and relieve anxiety. Bonnie shares how to draw near to God in your moments of burnout, so you can feel better and start recovering your well-being. Learn: The Science: Learning Something New: Learning new skills or information engages the brain in a way that reduces stress and anxiety. The Scripture: How to Draw Near to God in practical ways to heal from burnout The Practice: Learn what activities help avoid burnout, the importance of supportive community, sharing stories and encouragement. Why Physically Spending Time outside is even more important during burnout. The Breath Prayer for Burnout + using visualization technique to invite a sense of peace. Enjoy this calming pause to breathe God's promise for you today to release stress and restore calm. Learn the scripture and science of wellbeing to renew your spirit.   Scripture Promise: "Draw near to God. Inhale, exhale, and he will draw near to you." James 4:8 Soul Care Tips: Power of Learning Something New, Imaginative prayer practice, Power of Physically Being with Others When You're Burnout LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Newsletter for devotionals & Soul Care Bible Studies https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's new book #1 New Audiobook in Meditation to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/ – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most. Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When it comes to mental health, stress, and anxiety, we often talk about the need for self-care.But for believers, we can take things one step further by focusing on soul care and the usefulness of practices like Biblical mindfulness.But what is soul care exactly?And what evidence-based practices can Christians use when struggling with stress or mental health issues like anxiety and depression?That's what Jordan explores in this episode with author Bonnie Gray. Together, they're exploring practical strategies for addressing stress and anxiety.Tune in to learn:What soul care isWhy you can't outthink anxiety Tips for improving emotional and spiritual wellnessThe difference between Biblical mindfulness and secular mindfulnessHow to utilize the practice of breath prayerWhat it looks like to teach your children to prioritize their mental healthWant to dig deeper? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:Soul Care QuizIG: @thebonniegrayBonnie Gray's websiteBreathe: The Stress Less PodcastBonnie Gray's book: BreatheJordan's book: Embrace Your Almost

We love talking with this guest. In fact, we aired her first interview as one of our favorites as she shared her own story of being a leader who has faced the trauma in her past. We are passionate about helping leaders, who often appear quite confident  and  polished on the outside, but who are doing the difficult and messy work of  healing from the inside out. In a western culture that values image, productivity, and impressive resumes, we enjoy talking to leaders who have come to terms with what it means to love God as He loves us - from the inside out. You'll want to listen in to this conversation.    Bonnie Gray is the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons.   If you are a woman in the greater Portland, Oregon, area and you want a day to set aside to just breathe, join us for a contemplative prayer day at the Living Wholehearted Lodge & Retreat on September 22.  Learn more and register at www.livingwholehearted.com/prayer-retreat. Limited spots available.   To connect with Bonnie Gray, visit:   ONLINE -  Soulcarequiz.com  thebonniegray.com   SOCIAL -  Facebook - @thebonniegray Instagram - @thebonniegray   NEW BOOS -  Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm thebreathebook.com     =======================   We LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.     Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   =======================   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

This episode explores the power and influence breathing provides to our physical and mental health. I share information (and recommend reading or listening to) two books: Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor and Breathe: 21 days to stress less and transform chaos into Calm by Bonnie Gray. I discuss how following some of the experiments conducted by the authors lowered my blood pressure and pulse, improved my fitness, and contributed to better sleep.We still want to join our 12,000 Dreams initiative. So please take just 2-4 minutes to complete this survey generating possibilities of your dreams and suggestions on how we can guide you to make them come true. Follow this link:https://lnkd.in/g_bTsZb5Go to LetYourDreamsWork.com  to:  Download our FREE eBook to follow our model to let your dreams workEnroll in my online course to accelerate your dreams (Save 15% with this code ZRYMEK)Submit questions about what you hear on our podcasts to Larry@LetYourDreamsWork.comSee our other services to help you, your company, or organization dreamWant Larry to speak (either in-person or virtually) to your group, business, or organization?Contact him at Speaker@LetYourDreamsWork.com

Bonnie Gray is demystifying soul care and helping us understand what it looks like and why we desperately need it! She takes us through her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks into hope and encouragement where your soul can thrive. Bonnie Gray is a trusted author and soul care coach who hosts the podcast, Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Check out Bonnie's new book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, and take her free Soul Care Quiz to learn what type of care you need to flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. We're all about training to be resilient people here at Revelation Wellness, and we're enrolling now for Platoon 31! We believe that training transforms lives, and we teach you how to live healthy, whole, and free so you can set others free! Click here to get started today! Have you downloaded the RW App yet? Before you hit play, go to the app store and download the free RW App. You can also check out our exclusive REVING the Word episodes for RW+ subscribers! Try RW+ out free for seven days and press play on our brand new workout, RevXing the Word.  We love our Rev community and think you will too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news, so please leave us one where you listen to your podcast! If we read your review on our show, we'll send you a gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!   We'd also love to hear from you! So leave us a VOICE MESSAGE here!  Tell us what you thought about this episode and how God met you in this episode.

Bonnie Gray is demystifying soul care and helping us understand what it looks like and why we desperately need it! She takes us through her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks into hope and encouragement where your soul can thrive. Bonnie Gray is a trusted author and soul care coach who hosts the podcast, Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Check out Bonnie's new book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, and take her free Soul Care Quiz to learn what type of care you need to flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. We're all about training to be resilient people here at Revelation Wellness, and we're enrolling now for Platoon 31! We believe that training transforms lives, and we teach you how to live healthy, whole, and free so you can set others free! Click here to get started today! Have you downloaded the RW App yet? Before you hit play, go to the app store and download the free RW App. You can also check out our exclusive REVING the Word episodes for RW+ subscribers! Try RW+ out free for seven days and press play on our brand new workout, RevXing the Word.  We love our Rev community and think you will too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news, so please leave us one where you listen to your podcast! If we read your review on our show, we'll send you a gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!   We'd also love to hear from you! So leave us a VOICE MESSAGE here!  Tell us what you thought about this episode and how God met you in this episode.

If you're overcommitting yourself, it may be time for you to just take a break.  If you tend to focus on meeting others' needs, while neglecting your own well-being, listen to this week's episode to learn a simple and practical soul care tip to revitalize your soul this summer. Something that is good doesn't mean you need to continue doing it indefinitely. It doesn't mean you don't take a break. In order to make space for what gives you joy to focus on what is lovely to invigorate yourself, you need to make space and get unstuck from responsibilities. But how? Bonnie will teach you how to confidently take a break strengthed by God's Word in scripture and back up by the science of wellbeing, the way God created your nervous system to release stress. Learn: - how to take advantage of summer to improve your wellness instead of letting time slip away worrying - words to say when you want to de-commit from responsibility with grace -two powerful ways to become stress resilient - a simple breath prayer to strengthen you with God's goodness Scripture: Psalm 13:6 “You have been good to me, Lord.” Soul Care Tip: Breath Prayers, Power of Taking a Break, Power of Story, Stress Resilience from Sharing LINKS & RESOURCES Register here Faith Filled Women's Conference in Maryland, where Bonnie Gray is leading a Soul Care Retreat: Get Bonnie's new book #1 New Audiobook in Meditation to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most. Want Scientific Articles mentioned in Today's Show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's timing is so good. If you follow me on IG, you've probably heard me talk about how I feel like my current life lessons all center around humility and God's timing over mine. Well, the timing of this episode's release is just perfect. I needed this episode when I recorded it and I needed it again this week with our family moving (again! We're still in Idaho, but moving is pretty all consuming no matter the distance!) I have been feeling overwhelmed in this unexpected season of chaos. Bonnie's books have truly been gifts to me at different moments in my life. Today we're talking about her newest book Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm (but I also recommend her other book Sweet Like Jasmine). You'll probably hear the surprise in my voice at how Bonnie and I just jumped right into the deep end with this conversation. Bonnie's willingness to be vulnerable and connect with people honestly and openly is part of what makes her such a special guest. If you are in a season of chaos (which I feel like is probably most moms with kids at home), this episode is for you. If you're a mother who is getting things done but you often feel like you're surviving alone, this episode is for you.   Bonnie's Bio: Bonnie Gray is the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

Award-winning author and PTSD survivor Bonnie Gray talks about steps we can take to turn chaos to calm. Philippians 4:6“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (NIV) https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon https://thebonniegray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBonnieGray Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebonniegray/ Podcast: Breathe Grab Bonnie's soul care quiz here: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/ Listen to Bonnie's first visit to the Steady On podcast here: https://livesteadyon.com/2022/01/19/episode-87-sweet-like-jasmine-with-bonnie-gray/ Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. Heaving healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer. Bonnie is a trusted voice writing for Proverbs 31, Christianity Today and Relevant Magazine. She is also the host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. She loves hiking and eating waffles with her husband and two teenage boys in Silicon Valley. Theme music:Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As you go through your day, you can get stuck in your head and get lost in your worries. Today's episode will encourage and remind you that whatever struggles you're wrestling with, God wants to empower you to make those decisions with freedom - and to have a moment of peace because God is with you. Your Soul Care expert and guide Bonnie Gray shares a soul care tip based on science and scripture to help snap you out of worry, lift your mood, energize you, and remind you of God's care. Learn God's promise in Scripture.  Rest and breathe in God's peace and His love. Learn How To: - Re-focus on where Jesus is leading you rather than getting lost in worries - Learn a simple way to lower stress & boost your mood within minutes - Be inspired by God's Word and how He designed your nervous system - Calm your heart to make decisions today, as you trust God for tomorrow Scriptures: 2 Cor 2:14 - “But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.” Galatians 5:1 - “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Soul Care Tip: Learn how our God-designed nervous system alerts us with fast heartbeats, triggering stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression, but also provides natural God-given scents and aromatherapy to also signal calm to our nervous system. LINKS & RESOURCES Get Bonnie's new book #1 New Audiobook Release in Meditation to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/ your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most. Want Scientific Articles mentioned in Today's Show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we'll be talking to Bonnie about her own journey of healing, how she integrates her faith into her mental health practices, and the insights she shares in her new book.Main segment:Bonnie shares her personal story of struggling with anxiety and depression, and how she found healing through therapy, medication, and spiritual practices.We discuss the stigma around mental health in Christian communities, and how Bonnie's experience of God's love and grace helped her overcome shame and self-blame.Bonnie talks about the importance of breathing exercises and mindfulness in her daily routine, and how these practices can help us connect with our bodies and emotions.We dive into some of the themes in "Breath," such as the idea of "holy exhaling" as a way of letting go of negative thoughts and emotions, and the role of community in supporting our healing journeys.Bonnie shares some practical tips for listeners who may be struggling with their own mental health, including seeking professional help, practicing self-compassion, and finding safe spaces to share their struggles with others.Closing:Thank you so much to Bonnie Gray for sharing her wisdom and insights with us today.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing Bonnie's message.And as always, remember to take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you are loved and valued. Thanks for listening to "Confidence and Coffee"!Connect with Bonnie Gray Here Connect with Ashley:Grab any freebies here!Apply for coaching here!Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee hereSupport the show

In this episode, we'll be talking to Bonnie about her own journey of healing, how she integrates her faith into her mental health practices, and the insights she shares in her new book.Main segment:Bonnie shares her personal story of struggling with anxiety and depression, and how she found healing through therapy, medication, and spiritual practices.We discuss the stigma around mental health in Christian communities, and how Bonnie's experience of God's love and grace helped her overcome shame and self-blame.Bonnie talks about the importance of breathing exercises and mindfulness in her daily routine, and how these practices can help us connect with our bodies and emotions.We dive into some of the themes in "Breath," such as the idea of "holy exhaling" as a way of letting go of negative thoughts and emotions, and the role of community in supporting our healing journeys.Bonnie shares some practical tips for listeners who may be struggling with their own mental health, including seeking professional help, practicing self-compassion, and finding safe spaces to share their struggles with others.Closing:Thank you so much to Bonnie Gray for sharing her wisdom and insights with us today.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing Bonnie's message.And as always, remember to take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you are loved and valued. Thanks for listening to "Confidence and Coffee"!Connect with Bonnie Gray Here Connect with Ashley:Grab any freebies here!Apply for coaching here!Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee hereSupport the show

In this episode, we'll be talking to Bonnie about her own journey of healing, how she integrates her faith into her mental health practices, and the insights she shares in her new book.Main segment:Bonnie shares her personal story of struggling with anxiety and depression, and how she found healing through therapy, medication, and spiritual practices.We discuss the stigma around mental health in Christian communities, and how Bonnie's experience of God's love and grace helped her overcome shame and self-blame.Bonnie talks about the importance of breathing exercises and mindfulness in her daily routine, and how these practices can help us connect with our bodies and emotions.We dive into some of the themes in "Breath," such as the idea of "holy exhaling" as a way of letting go of negative thoughts and emotions, and the role of community in supporting our healing journeys.Bonnie shares some practical tips for listeners who may be struggling with their own mental health, including seeking professional help, practicing self-compassion, and finding safe spaces to share their struggles with others.Closing:Thank you so much to Bonnie Gray for sharing her wisdom and insights with us today.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing Bonnie's message.And as always, remember to take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you are loved and valued. Thanks for listening to "Confidence and Coffee"!Connect with Bonnie Gray Here Connect with Ashley:Grab any freebies here!Apply for coaching here!Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee hereSupport the show

Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with her friend Bonnie Gray. Bonnie is here talking about her new book Breathe 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm. She is reminding us that we can loosen our grip, take a step back, and rest in Jesus, and as we do the work, our families will follow. Bonnie is full of wisdom and I know you will love this conversation! LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW   https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/   Grab your copy of BREATHE 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm ttps://amzn.to/3qrsiqR   Listen to the Moms At Work Podcast   https://link.chtbl.com/momsatwork   Join our email community  https://bit.ly/3FUVv

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Hey friends! We're publishing a bonus episode today because Bonnie's book came out this month and because I want you all to have this resource before I reference it in my sermon for the Diamonds Conference in June. Enjoy! Bonnie Gray is the author of multiple books including Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. She's also a soul care coach and a podcast host. Today on the show she joins us to talk about her newest book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less andTransform Chaos to Calm. Bonnie has recovered from PTSD and is passionate about helping people flourish through soul care with God. Through the first year of the pandemic, Bonnie's hair started falling out, she got stress injuries to her hands, and she was facing chronic sleep deprivation and fibromyalgia. This book is what came out of her fight for freedom amidst her pain, and it was a freedom hard-earned and so beneficial to those of us who can learn from her journey. In our conversation today, Bonnie gives us loads of practical tips and the science behind them (get your notepads ready – it's that kind of an episode!) to calm our minds amidst the stress that any kind of chronic pain or physical limitation brings into our lives. LINKS: Breathe Book   Soul Care Quiz   Bonnie's Website Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast   Bonnie's Instagram   Bonnie's Facebook   Bonnie's YouTube   2023 Diamonds Conference   Diamonds Conference Facebook   Tera's Website   Tera's Instagram

Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm. So many of us have felt the weight of the last few years and how it has led us to anxiety and depression. All human beings have nervous systems and emotional needs designed by God to help us flourish and heal when we take action. Gray's goal in Breathe is to help believers detox stress through soul care, science, scripture, and prayer. This is not a book about ideas, but refined practices that readers will be able to use in their everyday life. Breathe empowers readers to practice biblical mindfulness, which is the true source of transformative peace over secular mindfulness.   We go deep today, and I think you will gain so many things you can put in practice this week.  Learn more about Bonnie here: Get her book Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm.  Take the SOUL CARE QUIZ Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Ever feel fatigued but not sure why? Most of us don't run marathons, yet we find ourselves sluggish after a day of sitting at our desks. Guess what causes more fatigue: food deprivation or social isolation? As people of faith, how can we respond to fatigue and feel renewed with vitality the way God designed for our emotions and bodies? As parents of faith, how do we raise children to be stress-resilient, so they aren't fatigued and practice healthy mental health habits? Soul Care coach Bonnie Gray will share answers to these questions. Learn scientific tips based on scripture to help ease anxiety. Learn to: The one key ingredient that will help you to raise your kids to be stress-resilient and protect their mental health well-being The surprising reason why your body gets fatigued and how to renew your energy levels (and it doesn't involve the gym) Create this one rhythm to recover from stress from the work week & kid's schoolwork Right brain and left brain anxiety and how God created your body to respond to stress & to recover Breath Prayer: Inhale: When I pass through the waters. Exhale: You will be with me. Scripture: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Is. 43:2Soul Care Tip: Family Adventures, The joy of anticipation, novelty, and power of new experiences LINKS & RESOURCES Join me & 40+ speakers at the Christian Parenting Event online. Get $20 off using this link & the code: FRIENDSANDFAMILY23 Get a copy of Bonnie's new book #1 New Audiobook Release on Amazon in Meditation to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Book Signing Event: Meet Bonnie Gray at Books Inc in Palo Alto, California on May 7th Sunday @2:00pm. Take the Soul Care Quiz at com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most to flourish with God's peace and joy in your life. Want Scientific Articles mentioned in Today's Show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel so worried, you can't turn off those worrisome thoughts? In her new practical guidebook to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less & Restore Chaos to Calm, Soul Care expert and author Bonnie Gray shares 21 stressors and 21 solutions to help you find your spark of joy!This guidebook will refresh weary hearts to flourish in four areas of wellness – emotional, physical, spiritual, and social. With breath prayers based on Scripture and science, Breathe will help you break free from worry, stress, and anxiety. Order your copy of Breathe today . . . and leave a comment on Bonnie's article for a chance to WIN one of 5 copies: https://incourage.me/?p=231956 Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

BONNIE GRAY is the author of the new book, "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm."  She loves encouraging women to experience deeper intimacy with God and refresh the soul with His love and rest. She guides women to live inspired, detox from stress and celebrate their calling as the beloved."Breathe" offers scientific and scripture-based methods to help you stress less, care for youreslf, and create new rhythms of rest. As a starting point, Bonnie offers a free quiz. Take this Soul Care Quiz to lower stress and anxiety – and learn what type of care you need to flourish in your life with God's peace and joy.  When you take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment  you will receive a stress less analysis - and discover which of the 4 types of soul care you may be missing  - so you can restore calm to your body and emotions with God's peace and joy. Break free from worry, stress, and anxiety and take better care of you. You are God's beloved!How It Works:Answer each question that touches on a different stressor. You will receive an email that helps identify areas of soul care you may need most to replenish your well-being.https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/An inspirational retreat speaker, Bonnie touches thousands of lives helping women through topics of soul care, stress recovery, and emotional healing through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer and meditation.  Bonnie's powerful writing is featured on Relevant Magazine, KLOVE, (in)courage, MOPS, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.Follow Bonnie @thebonniegray Facebook and Instagram. Pull up a chair and enjoy free soul care videos, encouragement, and podcasts.Get free resources at her website, https://thebonniegray.com/  Learn more at StephanieNelson.comDownload Stephanie's free ebook to cut your grocery bill in half--no coupons required!Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

"Hope is the oxygen your soul breathes. To hope again is to believe God will help us. Hope gives us permission to do things differently and to believe God will be faithful. His love fuels your hope, and hope is the oxygen your soul breathes."Leave a comment for Bonnie: https://incourage.me/?p=231956--You can now order Create in Me a Heart of Mercy, the next Bible study from (in)courage! It's the fourth and final in our Create in Me a Heart of... study series. To order your copy and get the first week for free, visit incourage.me/podcast! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Episode 128:Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. Heaving healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer. On this episode Bonnie shares Left Brain and Right Brain Science: Why self-care and soul care are not selfish, but spiritual acts of faith ,  Breath Prayers: How to activate your body's Rest Response and restore peace to your emotions. She shares practical tips on how to manage stress and anxiety when it comes up and ways that biblical mindfulness and cultural mindfulness are different and how as a Christian we can meditate on Gods promises.Take the soul quiz:https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/Partnering with Hi Hello Labs in Downtown Orlando https://www.hihellolabs.comSupport the showSubscribe to Beauty Marks podcast and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsabby/For questions, comments or collaborations please email: beautymarkspodcast@gmail.com Our website to support visit www.beautymarkspodcast.com

If you are feeling weary, burnt out or in need of renewal, Bonnie Gray has beautiful encouragement for you on today's episode. Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. Having healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer.  In this episode, we chat - - The value of understanding the 4 quadrants of wellness - Spiritual, Social, Emotional + Physical - Why self-care and soul care are not selfish, but spiritual acts of faith - Parenting + Mental Health - How to use these tools with your kids - How Soul Care prompts patient pursuit of your kids - The 4 Rs that will transform moments of chaos to calm: Refresh, Release, Restore & Reflect We get a little vulnerable in this conversation too! Click here to take Bonnie's Soul Care Quiz where you can learn more about where your wellness ranks and how to find renewal + more. Let us know what you think about this episode - we'd love your 5-star review! Listen in now and share with a Mama who could use some rest and Soul Care this week. Connect with Bonnie: Website // Instagram // Soul Care Quiz // Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm Connect with Susannah:Instagram // Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susannah-mcmonagle/message

Sometimes self-care can feel selfish.But when we neglect our own well-being, we can quickly get burnt out. God wants us to take care of ourselves, and it doesn't look like the world makes wellness out to be. Our new friend and author Bonnie Gray walks us through four practical ways to care for our souls the way God intended. When you feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life, it's possible to pause, restore calm and choose joy. This episode will help you learn new ways to break free from worry and anxiety.Related Resources:  Order Bonnie's new book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, and get access to her wellness Bible study. Take the Soul-Care Quiz, and learn what type of care you need to flourish in your life with God's peace and joy.  Download our free five-day devotional, Overlooked, Overwhelmed and Over It: Five Devotions for the Girl Who Feels Tempted To Quit. She Speaks 2023 is coming! You need to know how to take the next step; we've got the tools to help you actually do it. Join us in Charlotte, NC, or online from July 13-14!  Click here to download a transcript of this episode. We want to get to know you! Will you tell us a little bit about yourself by filling out this survey? 

What type of mindset makes us vulnerable to chronic stress, anxiety & depression? When you are stressed, what automatic coping mechanisms have you adopted that don't help, but diminish your wellness?  What holds you back from getting the rest that you need when you're stressed?   In this episode from Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast (another free show from LifeAudio), soul care coach Bonnie shares how to ditch mindsets that keep you stuck in anxiety, worry, and stress and what you can do to stop the stress, when you need it most. This episode will help you let go of unhealthy thinking patterns and replace them with a healthy biblical mindset to create a new rhythm to stop the stress cycle.   DISCOVER MORE EPISODES OF BREATHE: THE STRESS LESS PODCAST FROM BONNIE GRAY: Is Self-Care or Soul-Care Selfish or Unspiritual? - https://apple.co/40lhHxb / https://spoti.fi/3FIg305  How to Stop Numbing Your Emotions & Stop Negative Self-Talk with Jesus - https://apple.co/405mcvz / https://spoti.fi/3Z2b0hP  Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You - https://apple.co/3FHsQA5 / https://spoti.fi/3ZWQb8R    LINKS & RESOURCES: Take the Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most to flourish with God's peace and joy in your life. Grab Bonnie's new book to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Join the FREE Breathe Wellness Book Club to tackle for areas of wellbeing: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social wellness at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get 4 LIVE sessions + community support! Want scientific articles mentioned in today's show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!   FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray Website: http://www.thebonniegray.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Note to our Listeners! If you love listening to "Teach Us to Pray" we want to introduce you to LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast."  What type of mindset makes us vulnerable to chronic stress, anxiety & depression? When you are stressed, what automatic coping mechanisms have you adopted that don't help, but diminish your wellness?  What holds you back from getting the rest that you need when you're stressed?   In this episode from Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast (another free show from LifeAudio), soul care coach Bonnie shares how to ditch mindsets that keep you stuck in anxiety, worry, and stress and what you can do to stop the stress, when you need it most. This episode will help you let go of unhealthy thinking patterns and replace them with a healthy biblical mindset to create a new rhythm to stop the stress cycle.   DISCOVER MORE EPISODES OF BREATHE: THE STRESS LESS PODCAST FROM BONNIE GRAY: Is Self-Care or Soul-Care Selfish or Unspiritual? - https://apple.co/40lhHxb / https://spoti.fi/3FIg305  How to Stop Numbing Your Emotions & Stop Negative Self-Talk with Jesus - https://apple.co/405mcvz / https://spoti.fi/3Z2b0hP  Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You - https://apple.co/3FHsQA5 / https://spoti.fi/3ZWQb8R    LINKS & RESOURCES: Take the Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most to flourish with God's peace and joy in your life. Grab Bonnie's new book to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Join the FREE Breathe Wellness Book Club to tackle for areas of wellbeing: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social wellness at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get 4 LIVE sessions + community support! Want scientific articles mentioned in today's show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!   FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray Website: http://www.thebonniegray.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing? Do you feel physical pain due to stress? This week I sit down with author and Soul Care Coach Bonnie Gray who is passionate about empowering thousands of women weekly to detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness and prayer as God's beloved daughters. We talk through two questions that can help you navigate stress and anxiety:What is your physical body telling you?What are the pieces of our story that you just passed by, but need to be dealt with?We hope you're encouraged by this week's episode and know that you are not alone and there are resources for you. Click below in our show notes to take your Soul Care Quiz to learn what your body needs to begin turning chaos to calm!Complete our listener survey!Show Notes:The Body Keeps the Score Sweet Like Jasmine by Bonnie GrayTurning Red- PixarSoulcarequiz.comTurning Red- PixarBreathe: 21 Days to Transform Chaos to CalmBreathe: The Stress Less PodcastConnect with Vivian:Instagram: @somedayisherepodcast and @vivmabuni Website: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/Connect with Bonnie:Instagram: @thebonniegrayWebsite: www.bonniegray.com

Using Soul Care to Transform Chaos to Calm with Guest Bonnie Gray Today my friend Bonnie Gray, author, podcaster, and Bible teacher, joins us for a conversation about soul care.  Together we discuss what soul care even is and how God can use it to transform our lives in a powerful way.  Bonnie shares some practical strategies with us from her new book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm. I am confident that the things Bonnie shares in this episode will be a blessing. Take the Soul Care Quiz Bonnie mentions at SoulCareQuiz.com Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm is available anywhere books are sold, launching April 4, 2023.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life?   Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do.   The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.   Join me for your daily dose of faith, honesty, and prayer.   Need to chat one on one? Snag a private session with Rachael: https://calendly.com/shehears   Learn -> https://shehears.org Shop -> https://shehears.org/resources Connect -> rachael@shehears.org Community-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/743928930315696/ Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/ Missions Support-> https://www.cotni.org/campaigns/rachael-groll   Purchase the She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus Bible Study : https://shehears.org/resources   In this six-week study from the Book of John, Rachael Groll takes you on an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Women often deal with feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, yet the lives of these women show that Jesus values us, wants a relationship with us, and can use us to further His kingdom. In her warm, conversational style, Rachael ties together her life experience, knowledge of the Scriptures, and her compassion for women to encourage us and enable us to become the women God has called us to be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel so worried, you can't seem to turn off those worrisome thoughts? Have ever felt misjudged or shamed for not “trusting God” when you tried to confide in your anxieties, worries, or depression? Feeling emotionally broken is not a sign that your faith is weak. In fact, seeking healing for your heart may be the most powerful act of faith God is calling you to today. To encourage you, Soul Care coach, author, and speaker Bonnie Gray will help you replace the three biggest lies that trigger anxiety with three powerful truths to set you free, when she discovered as she researched Scripture during her healing journey. Learn: - Top 3 common lies that trigger anxiety & 3 truths to set you free - 4 areas of wellness you be missing most to flourish with God's peace -  How to activate your body's Rest Response and restore peace to your emotions - Two powerful soul care techniques to stop anxiety right away in any situation -  Breath Prayers to restore calm overwhelm to your body day or night Breath Prayer Promise: (Inhale) I cast my cares on you (Exhale) Because you care for me. Scripture” “Cast all your cares on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).Soul Care Tip: The science of anxiety relief using breath prayers, a 10-minute walk, and looking at flowers. LINKS & RESOURCES Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/– your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most to flourish with God's peace and joy in your life. Grab Bonnie's new book to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Join the FREE Breathe Wellness Book Club to tackle four areas of well-being: emotional, physical, spiritual, and social wellness at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support! Get Bonnie's FREE New Breathe Devotional on the YouVersion Bible App https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/35708 Want Scientific Articles mentioned in Today's Show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days toStress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm,Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. Heaving healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer. Bonnie is a trusted voice writing for Proverbs 31, Christianity Today and Relevant Magazine. She is also the host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Take Bonnie's Soul Care Quiz to learn which area of wellness you're missing at SoulCareQuiz.com. She loves hiking and eating waffles with her husband and two teenage boys in Silicon Valley. To learn more about Bonnie, take her Soul Care Quiz at SoulCareQuiz.com, find her book at thebreathebook.com, or follow her at thebonniegray on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breathwork and mindfulness may be all the rage, but did you know God is the original author of breathwork? Obviously, our bodies need to breathe to survive. But God also designed our bodies to naturally calm themselves with intentional breathing. Bonnie Gray, this week's podcast guest, calls it “God's CPR.” I like that. Bonnie is the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm and she hosts Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast.  When Bonnie was suddenly plagued with panic attacks, she couldn't understand why. This sent her on a ten-year journey of healing. She shares that in addition to good counseling, God helped her discover that she could refocus her mind and calm her body with a few simple practices. If you're ready to stress less, listen in for some helpful resources.  If you're ready to learn how to calm your own anxiety and stress, this is a good place to start. Some highlights: Bonnie shares her story of the sudden onset of panic attacks and how she started her journey toward healing. Bonnie knew Jesus invited her to love him with her heart, mind, and soul. She understood how to love him with her heart and mind, but she had no idea what it meant to love him with her soul, so she started exploring the Scriptures to discover how to do this. Along the way, God led her to Psalm 46: “Be still and know that he is God.” She always resisted being still because she thought it meant stopping. But she discovered it really meant to relax. This led her to start wondering how she could relax. And what brought her relaxation. Bonnie shares some of the research she's discovered about breathing and how it starts a rest and relaxation response in our bodies. The Lord helped Bonnie see that she needed to start savoring little bites of his Word in this season. She started using lectio divina to help her read Scripture slowly and notice a word the Lord had for her. She then used this word as a breath prayer. Breathing in one part of the verse and exhaling another part of the verse. Bonnie created a soul care quiz (link below) to help us discern which area of soul care we most need: emotional, spiritual, physical, or social wellness. Finally, Bonnie and I discuss Matthew 11:28-30 and why this verse is important to her. You can connect with Bonnie at: https://thebonniegray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBonnieGray Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebonniegray/ Get a copy of her book: https://thebreathebook.com/ Take the Soul Care Quiz: Soulcarequiz.com If you're interested in the podcast we discussed on toxic relationships, you can find it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-e8-quieting-imposter-syndrome-toxic-people/id1498959893?i=1000542120177See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you worn out? Burned out? Feeling exhausted or bone-weary? If so, Jesus invites you to come to him, and he will help you find life again.He will help you find the rest you need. Not the rest that comes from a good night's sleep or a delightful nap, although those are good and needed. No, Jesus is offering you the kind of rest that is found deep in the soul.The kind that no one can take away from you. That can help you face any situation. We are meditating on this promise of Jesus from Matthew 11 using the Lectio Divina Scripture meditation method. Settle in, breathe deep, and see where the Spirit guides you. Once you've meditated on the passage, then listen in to the conversation I have with Bonnie Gray, soul care coach and author, on her book “Breathe” and how the Lord helped Bonnie learn how to cope with her own anxiety and depression through breathing, breath prayer and lectio divina. (releases Wednesday 2/15)You can find Jodie at http://www.jodieniznik.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creatingspaceforgod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JodieGNiznikDownload your free Lectio Divina Guided journal at http://www.jodieniznik.com/connect-1 Are you looking for a new Bible Study? Check out Jodie's Real People, Real Faith series and download free sample chapters here: http://www.jodieniznik.com/studies The exact passage we meditate on is:Matthew 11:28-30, NIV28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” And in the final reading, I use the Message translation:Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We are not left to despair. God's love for you can never be lost. It's true. The one thing that is impossible to lose is the very thing God longs to give you anew today: His love."Leave a comment for Bonnie: https://incourage.me/?p=229855--This week we're celebrating the launch of Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom by Grace P. Cho, the next Bible study from (in)courage! To order your copy and get a preview of the first week for free, visit incourage.me/podcast and click on Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily empowerment Website for the (in) library, meet contributors, article archive Email us at incourage@dayspring.com Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"God never meant for us to be responsible for other people's emotional baggage, sin, and wounds. I had to learn to create healthy boundaries, and I had to ask God for the courage to speak the truth to the toxic people in my life."  Bonnie Gray shares 5 tips for coping with toxic people today at incourage.me: https://incourage.me/2023/01/how-to-deal-with-toxic-people.html--Become an (in)sider! Sign up for our monthly email newsletter and you'll be the first to know about deals, new books, and more from (in)courage. Sign up today at incourage.me/podcast!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily empowerment Website for the (in) library, meet contributors, article archive Email us at incourage@dayspring.com Leave a podcast review on Apple!

In a recent post, blogger Bonnie Gray recounted the moment when overwhelming sadness began to creep into her heart. “Out of the blue,” she stated, “during the happiest chapter in my life, . . . I suddenly started experiencing panic attacks and depression.” Gray tried to find different ways to address her pain, but she soon realized that she wasn’t strong enough to handle it alone. “I hadn’t wanted anyone to question my faith, so I kept quiet and prayed that my depression would go away. But God wants to heal us, not shame us or make us hide from our pain.” Gray found healing in the solace of His presence; He was her anchor amid the waves that threatened to overwhelm her. When we’re in a low place and filled with despair, God is there and will sustain us too. In Psalm 18, David praised God for delivering him from the low place he was in after nearly being defeated by his enemies. He proclaimed, “[God] reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters” (v. 16). Even in moments when despair seems to consume us like crashing waves in an ocean, God loves us so much that He’ll reach out to us and help us, bringing us into a “spacious place” of peace and security (v. 19). Let’s look to Him as our refuge when we feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life.

Listen in as eight (in)courage authors read their chapters from our new book, Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort! This is Chapter 10, by Bonnie Gray, titled How to Deal With Toxic People.In Come Sit With Me, 26 (in)courage writers get fully vulnerable as they share about the real, the hard, even the yet unfinished. From politics to religious differences, from dealing with toxic people to dealing with our own unforgiveness and desire for revenge, (in)courage is here to reveal the struggles no one really wants to talk about – and how we can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we'd rather run from.Whether you're in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend's pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect. We're thrilled about this very special book; get your copy today.--The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily empowerment Website for the (in) library, meet contributors, article archive Email us at incourage@dayspring.com Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Hey friends! On this episode of our “Encounter” series, we welcome back to the show our guest Bonnie Gray, author of “Sweet Like Jasmine”. Bonnie comes from a background of a lonely and a broken home, but God placed key people in her life that introduced her to the love of Christ and invested in her faith journey. She met Jesus in a lonely season and at a young age. Bonnie has always been drawn to reading and to stories. She encountered Jesus as she heard His story being told in a unique way at a church retreat. We also talk about the Asian-Christian community, the importance of sharing Jesus with the younger generation, and how we can meet Jesus in unusual places. I hope you enjoy this episode, and that you too are inspired by her story. Connect with JamieFacebook //  Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE