You know those moments when someone else's story hits a little too close to home, and you realize God's been trying to get your attention too? In this epsiode, Christy shares what happened when a conversation with a friend turned into a clear word from the Lord. She also shares several updates on what God has been showing her in the last six months, and the major decisions that have come out of that. Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

You thought you knew where God was leading - but now it feels like you're stuck, circling, or standing in front of the Red Sea. In this episode, Christy shares how following the Holy Spirit often feels like a rollercoaster (or chasing a wild goose), and why what looks like a dead end may actually be the place where God does His best work.Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

Even if you’ve read the Bible before, it’s easy to feel confused, discouraged, or unsure how it connects to your real life. In this episode, Christy continues her conversation with Zach Windahl to unpack how doubt, questions, and our struggles with faith can draw us closer to God—and how Scripture can become a source of clarity and hope. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

You want to grow in your faith and understand the Bible, but it often feels confusing or just plain overwhelming. In this episode, Christy is joined by Zach Windahl—author, content creator, and founder of The Brand Sunday—to teach us how to gain the confidence we need to make God’s Word part of our everyday lives. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

It’s one thing to hear God’s call—it’s another thing to actually say yes. In this episode, Christy continues the conversation with Adrienne Richardson as they talk about how to obey God’s call even when you’re scared out of your mind. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

What do you do when you feel like God is asking you to walk away from everything—and you have no idea why or what’s next? In this episode, Christy sits down with digital marketing expert (and owner of a hugely succwessful 7-figure business) Adrienne Richardson to talk about her journey of shutting her business down simply because God said to. They talk about what it’s really like to sense God calling you to let go, how to begin discerning His voice, and what it means to take the first step even when everything in you wants to stay put. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

Sometimes we only let our kids see the end of the story—the answered prayer, the miracle, the moment it all worked out. In this episode, Christy shares why it matters to bring your kids into the middle of the faith journey, and how those little moments can help their faith take root and grow too. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

We’re back with part two of our conversation with Justin Whitmel Earley, and we’re continuing to talk about what it means to be intentional in the middle of real life. In this episode, Christy and Justin dig a little deeper into how our daily habits can become part of how we walk with God as a family. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

Most of us are just trying to make it through the day—getting the lunches packed, keeping the peace, doing the next thing. In this episode, Christy sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley—lawyer, author of Habits of the Household, and dad of four—to talk about what it looks like to invite God into the small, everyday rhythms of family life. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

We plan our Januarys with resolutions and goals—but when it comes to summer, we tend to just wing it. In this episode, Christy shares how to do something different so that this summer feels like the one that doesn’t just fly by. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:Christy’s Start Your Day Planner at https://www.christywright.com/store7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup

Tired of summer break turning into screen-time marathons and constant complaints of boredom from your kids? In this episode, Christy is joined by Paula Faris, Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Founder and Author, to teach us how to help our kids take responsibility, land summer jobs, and even start small businesses—so that they build confidence, develop grit, and learn the value of earning their own money. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an episode!Resources:Christy’s Start Your Day Planner at https://www.christywright.com/store7 Steps to Stop Feeling Discouraged at https://www.christywright.com/podcastBetterHelp at http://www.betterhelp.com/hopesup