In this powerful episode of Abundantly Loved Podcast, Gwendolyn shares raw and honest reflections from a chapter in her book, "40 Years a Virgin: Why the Wait?!", called The Battle is Real. She opens up about the daily struggle between flesh and spirit and how easily we can be led astray. Drawing from Scripture, including 1 Peter 5, Gwendolyn reminds us to resist the enemy, to stand firm, and to recognize that temptation is real, but so is God's power to help us overcome. She also shares her personal journey of choosing discipleship at 23, seeking a reverent fear of God, and learning that true relationship with Him means obedience, not out of fear, but out of love. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own walk with God, to ask Whose voice am I following? And to be encouraged that God desires not just obedience, but a loving relationship.

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In this episode of Abundantly Loved Podcast, Gwendolyn Miller speaks from the heart, drawing from her book, 40 Years a Virgin: Why the Wait? She talks honestly about her own journey, learning to see her body, her choices, and her thoughts through God's love rather than pressure or shame. She explores the difference between living led by impulses and living led by the Spirit, not as a lecture, but as an invitation. This conversation is about slowing down, noticing what's shaping us, and asking gently, does this lead me toward life? If you've ever wrestled with shame, confusion, or questions about purity and authenticity, this episode offers compassion and hope. No judgment, just a reminder that God's invitation is always rooted in love and that the Spirit leads us back to life. 

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For this episode of Abundantly Loved Podcast, mental health advocate and podcaster Sarah I. Fox shares her journey of living with bipolar disorder and wrestling with the question, "Why me, God?" She opens up about learning that her diagnosis does not define her, and instead, her identity is found in Christ. As a mental health advocate, Sarah challenges the stigma around mental illness and shares how faith and treatment can work hand in hand. She also highlights how God's faithfulness has met her in every season and how her relationship with Him has continued to grow. This is an honest, encouraging conversation for anyone walking through mental health struggles and wondering where God is in the midst of it all.

For more information about Sarah I. Fox, you can listen to her podcasts:

Rough Edge Podcast:  www.roughedgespodcast.com

Whole Without Hiding Podcast

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In this episode of Abundantly Loved Podcast, Angelica shares her journey from religion to a life-changing relationship with Jesus.  Raised in a Catholic tradition, she opens up about the struggles in her marriage that brought her to a turning point.  One night, she chose to get serious about following God, inviting her husband to do the same. As God led them to a Bible-based church, she began to discover what it really means to be a disciple, learning that religion alone doesn't transform us, but a relationship with Him does. 

Angelica  shared how her marriage was struggling and she realized rituals without intimacy left her empty. Then she made the choice to pursue Jesus deeply and invite her husband to do the same. As God led them to a Bible-based church, she began to understand discipleship and she found that true transformation comes not from religion, but from a living relationship with Christ. Together, they talked about submission beginning with God. And for single believers, she's encouraged. Wholeness comes from knowing you are loved by God and living from that love. This conversation is a hopeful reminder that growth with Jesus brings freedom, purpose, and genuine love.

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In this episode, Gwendolyn Miller shares from her book, 40 Years a Virgin: Why the Wait?! – Promoting Purity in a World of Promiscuity, and reveals the deeper story behind why she wrote it.

Gwendolyn explores how our desire for intimacy points to the greater intimacy we were created to have with God. Looking back at the Garden of Eden, she reflects on what it means to be fully seen by God—“naked and without shame”—and how sin disrupted that intimacy.

She also shares why choosing to remain a virgin and wait on God became, for her, an expression of love. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” For Gwendolyn, obedience was not simply about following a rule—it was about responding to the love God had already shown her.

40 Years a Virgin is more than a book about singleness or sexual purity. It is a testimony of growing deeper in love with God because of His love for us. Whether you are single, married, or simply longing to know God more intimately, this episode invites you to consider: What does loving God look like in the way I live, choose, and obey?

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What do you do when life takes you somewhere you never expected to go?

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Donna Strong of Hamilton, Ohio, a woman whose life has been marked by faith, music, perseverance, and a deep commitment to trusting God—even when circumstances are difficult.

Donna spent more than 20 years working as an Administrative Assistant and 40 years traveling and singing Gospel music as part of Hearts of Faith. In 2025, she released her memoir, TRUST: Total Reliance Under Stressful Times, sharing honestly about the unwanted situations and circumstances she has faced and the choice she continually had to make: trust God or walk away from her faith.

Donna reminds us that trusting God doesn't mean life will always turn out the way we hoped. It means choosing to believe that God is still faithful when it doesn't.

We also talk about her family's journey after her son was diagnosed with epilepsy at just nine years old. Now 31, he continues to navigate life with seizures and medication, yet he has refused to allow his diagnosis to define him. His story includes mission trips around the world, serving in his church, leading a weekly Bible study, and continuing to live a meaningful and purposeful life.

Through her son's journey and her own experiences, Donna has learned to pray, persevere, and trust God one day at a time.

This conversation will encourage you to ask yourself:

What am I doing when life doesn't turn out the way I hoped?

Am I allowing my circumstances to determine what I believe about God—or am I choosing to trust Him anyway?

If you're walking through an unwanted circumstance, facing uncertainty, or struggling to understand what God is doing, Donna's testimony is a reminder that you don't have to have all the answers to keep trusting the One who does.

God is still God in the middle of the uncertainty. And sometimes, faith looks like simply saying, “I don't understand this, but I still trust You.”

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In this episode of Abundantly Loved Podcast, Michelle Steiner shares her powerful journey of overcoming self-doubt and the limitations others placed on her because of her learning disability.

Michelle is a writer, speaker, photographer, and paraeducator who works with students with disabilities. Through her blog, Michelle’s Mission, she shares about life with a disability and her love of photography.

Michelle opens up about a time in college when she was told that she could not go to college or earn a bachelor’s degree because of her learning disability. Those words could have defined her future, but they didn’t. Instead, God met her in the midst of her self-doubt, led her to the right people and resources, and encouraged her through the difficult years.

By God’s grace, Michelle persevered, passed her courses, later returned to university, and ultimately earned her bachelor’s degree.

Her story is a beautiful reminder that the voices of others do not have to determine what God has called us to do. Sometimes, faith means continuing to move forward even when we don’t believe in ourselves yet.

Join us for this inspiring conversation about disability, self-doubt, perseverance, faith, and trusting God when others say you can’t.

Because sometimes what looks like a limitation to others is simply another opportunity for God to show you what He can do. ❤️

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What happens when the parts of our story we most want to hide become the very places where God’s grace shines brightest?

In this deeply personal episode, Kimberly Souba shares her journey of discovering healing, hope, and redemption through her relationship with Jesus. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she learned early to rely on herself. From the outside, she appeared strong, capable, independent, and successful, while privately carrying the fear that if others knew her story, they would see her as damaged or broken.

Over time, God gently revealed that what looked like strength was often self-protection. He invited her to bring the wounds she had worked so hard to hide into His light and to trust Him with even the most painful chapters of her story.

Her healing has unfolded slowly and honestly through counseling, prayer, Scripture, faithful friendships, wise mentors, the sacraments, and countless moments when Jesus met her with compassion rather than condemnation. Through that journey, she discovered a truth that changed everything: her identity is not rooted in what happened to her, but in whose she is.

Today, she sees those once-hidden places differently. God has not erased her past, but He has transformed the way she understands it. Through her writing, podcast, speaking, and advocacy for children, she now uses her story to walk alongside others who are carrying trauma, grief, shame, or disappointment.

In this conversation, she offers a powerful reminder that healing doesn't mean pretending the past never happened or having all the answers. It means inviting Jesus into our wounds and allowing Him to transform them over time. Our scars do not disqualify us from being used by God; they can become the very places where His grace is most visible.

Listeners will be encouraged to believe that no part of their story is beyond God's redemption and that they are deeply loved by Him. Whether their next step is reaching out for help, returning to prayer or the sacraments, opening Scripture, or simply choosing to believe that tomorrow can be different, there is hope.

Because God doesn't waste our stories. And when we place them in His hands, even our deepest wounds can become a source of hope and healing for someone else.

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What happens when shame causes us to see God through the lens of punishment instead of love?

In this deeply vulnerable episode of the Abundantly Loved Podcast, my guest, Ms. Marcy Thompson, opens up about a painful season in her life when she genuinely believed God was punishing her for her past. After becoming pregnant as a teenager before marriage, she carried years of shame and quietly believed she had disqualified herself from experiencing the fullness of God's blessings.

Then, after getting married and becoming pregnant again, Marcy experienced the heartbreaking loss of her baby through miscarriage. In the midst of her grief, she wrestled with the question so many hurting people ask: “Why would God let this happen?”

But beneath that question was an even deeper belief: “Is God punishing me for what I did?”

As she shares her journey, we explore how shame can distort our understanding of God's character and cause us to see Him as a judge keeping score rather than a loving Father who meets us in our pain. She also shares what it looked like to recognize that she was carrying guilt Jesus had already paid for—and that God's grace was never something she had to earn back.

This conversation is an invitation to examine the beliefs we may be carrying about God because of our past, our pain, or our disappointments.

Have you ever wondered if God was punishing you for something you've already asked Him to forgive?

Maybe it's time to discover that God isn't waiting to condemn you. He is inviting you closer.

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In this episode, Mrs. Maryum Opa vulnerably shares her journey through miscarriage, the pain of feeling unsupported, and the struggle of believing that life should go smoothly when we're doing everything "right."

Together, we explore how disappointment can quietly reshape our view of God, and yet how choosing to lean on Scripture, Christian community, and honest prayer can rebuild trust and deepen intimacy with Him.

This conversation invites listeners to wrestle with questions many of us have asked:

• Why would God allow this?
• Did I do something wrong?
• Can I still trust Him?

Ultimately, we discuss how the darkness of life's circumstances can try to overshadow the truth of who God is—and how we can overcome that darkness by anchoring ourselves in His character rather than our circumstances.

About our guest:

Mrs. Maryum Opa holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and is the founder of O.P.A. (Optimal Professional Advantage), where she helps individuals and organizations rise with intention. Her work is guided by Christian principles, rooted in equity, and designed to transform people, workplaces, and outcomes—one purpose-aligned step at a time.

To learn more about her services, visit www.theopaservice.com or contact her at sheisopa@gmail.com.

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As we conclude this season, we take a moment to reflect on the journey we've traveled together—from uncovering denial and self-deception to embracing truth, healing, and the unfailing love of God.

Throughout this season, we've explored how denial can keep us stuck, distort our view of ourselves, damage our relationships, and create distance between us and God. We've also discovered that freedom begins when we have the courage to face the truth, receive God's grace, and allow Him to transform our hearts.

In this episode, we'll revisit the key lessons from the season and discuss what it looks like to live with spiritual awareness, emotional wholeness, and the freedom that comes from walking in the light. We'll reflect on the difference between conviction and condemnation, the power of confession, repentance, forgiveness, and humility, and why intimacy with God grows as we choose truth over denial.

This season was never simply about identifying denial—it was about discovering the abundant life that Jesus offers on the other side of it. God does not expose our hearts to shame us; He reveals what is hidden so He can heal it. Every step toward truth is a step toward His love, His grace, and the freedom found in His presence.

Whether you've listened from the very beginning or you're just joining the conversation, my prayer is that you'll leave this season encouraged to live aware, whole, and free. You don't have to hide behind fear, shame, or self-deception any longer. The God who knows you completely also loves you completely, and He is inviting you into a deeper intimacy with Him.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. May you continue to walk in truth, experience God's healing, and rest in the confidence that you are abundantly loved.

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Denial may hide the wound, but it can never heal it.

In this episode, we explore what it means to begin healing the places that denial has covered for far too long. Whether the damage is in our relationship with God, with others, or within ourselves, healing begins when we have the courage to acknowledge the truth.

We'll talk about repairing broken relationships and why genuine healing requires us to take responsibility for the ways we've hurt others instead of focusing only on how we've been hurt. Jesus calls us to examine the "plank" in our own eye before pointing out the faults of someone else. As we recognize the mercy God has extended to us, we learn to extend that same forgiveness to others.

We'll also discuss the important difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. While reconciliation isn't always possible—or even wise—for every relationship, forgiveness is always part of God's invitation to freedom. Forgiveness releases the burden of bitterness and creates space for God to heal what has been broken.

Healing isn't about pretending the pain never happened. It's about allowing God to uncover what denial has hidden, restore what has been damaged, and transform our hearts through His love and grace.

If you're carrying unresolved hurt, struggling to forgive, or longing for restored relationships, this episode will encourage you to step into the light, trust God's healing process, and discover that true healing begins when we stop hiding our wounds and place them in the hands of the Great Healer.

Because what denial covers, God's love is able to heal.

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Freedom begins where denial ends.

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to come out of denial and step into the life God has for us. While denial may temporarily shield us from pain, it also keeps us from experiencing the healing, freedom, and intimacy that God desires. Facing the truth takes courage—but it is also the beginning of transformation.

Together, we'll discuss the biblical path of confession, repentance, and humility, and how these are not acts of shame but invitations into God's grace. As we bring our lives into the light, we discover that God doesn't meet us with condemnation—He meets us with mercy, forgiveness, and the power to change.

We'll also examine what Scripture teaches about truth as the doorway to freedom through John 8:31–32, Psalm 32:3–5, 1 John 1:5–10, and James 1:13–18. These passages remind us that God calls us to walk in the light, to take responsibility for our choices, and to trust that His truth always leads to life.

If you've found yourself hiding behind excuses, minimizing your struggles, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, this episode will encourage you to take the courageous first step toward freedom. You don't have to keep pretending. God's invitation is simple: come into the light, receive His grace, and discover the freedom that only truth can bring.

The truth may be difficult to face, but in Christ, it is never something to fear. It is the doorway to healing, restoration, and a deeper intimacy with the God who loves you completely.

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What happens when denial is no longer a temporary defense but becomes the way we live?

In this episode, we explore the subtle but dangerous ways denial can shape our hearts, relationships, and spiritual lives. Over time, we can begin to create an idealized version of reality—seeing what we wish were true instead of what actually is. While denial may protect us from pain for a season, it can also keep us spiritually stagnant, emotionally disconnected, and unable to experience the freedom God desires for us.

Together, we'll examine chronic denial, the patterns we inherit through our families and culture, and the danger of appearing spiritually "fine" while quietly becoming numb on the inside. Most importantly, we'll talk about what it means to take off the clothes of denial and put on the truth—not as an act of shame, but as an invitation into healing, freedom, and deeper intimacy with God.

God never calls us to pretend. He calls us to bring our whole selves before Him. When we have the courage to be honest about where we are, we make room for His grace to meet us there. The path to transformation begins with truth.

If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected, or like you're simply going through the motions, this episode will encourage you to step out of denial, embrace God's truth, and begin walking in the freedom that comes from living authentically before Him.

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In this second part of our conversation on conviction versus condemnation, I walk through the powerful journey of the sinful woman and the Pharisee. I unpack how the sinful woman moved from the trap of self-condemnation—those lies like “I’m not good enough” or “no one loves me”—toward conviction, choosing to fight through those negative thoughts and, instead, press into Jesus' love. I contrast her journey with the Pharisee’s self-righteousness and speak about how we often fear others’ judgments. But through it all, nothing can separate us from God’s love. This episode is a reminder that His love is constant, and His grace invites us closer, no matter what our thoughts or others say.

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Have you ever made a mistake and found yourself overwhelmed by guilt, shame, or self-judgment? Have you ever felt like your failures disqualified you from God's love?

In this episode, we explore the critical difference between conviction and condemnation and how each impacts our relationship with God. While condemnation leads us into shame, self-rejection, and distance from God, conviction from the Holy Spirit invites us into repentance, healing, and deeper intimacy with Him.

Through the stories of Peter and Judas, we'll examine two very different responses to failure. Both men betrayed Jesus, yet one allowed shame to pull him away while the other experienced restoration through God's grace. What made the difference?

Join me as we discuss how self-condemnation can become a roadblock to experiencing God's love and why God's heart is always to draw us closer, not push us away. If you've struggled with guilt, shame, perfectionism, or feeling unworthy of God's love, this episode will encourage you to embrace His compassion, receive His grace, and walk in the freedom that comes through true repentance.

God is not waiting to condemn you—He is inviting you closer.

Tune in and discover how conviction leads to transformation while condemnation keeps us trapped in shame.

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In this episode, we explore how denial can impact the way we see God and receive His love. Many of us unknowingly carry beliefs about God that were shaped by our experiences with earthly authority figures, especially our fathers. If our fathers were absent, critical, emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, or difficult to trust, we may unconsciously project those same characteristics onto God.

As a result, we can begin to see God through the lens of our wounds rather than through the truth of His Word. We may believe He is disappointed in us, angry with us, impossible to please, or waiting to punish us for our mistakes. These distorted beliefs can create distance in our relationship with Him and hinder our ability to experience true intimacy.

In this episode, I also discuss how shame can cause us to misconstrue God’s love. When we are carrying guilt, shame, or feelings of unworthiness, we often assume that God sees us the same way we see ourselves. Instead of running toward His love, we run away from it. We hide, withdraw, and avoid His presence because we believe our failures have disqualified us from being fully loved by Him.

But the truth is that God’s love does not diminish because of our struggles. His love is what draws us out of hiding. Just as God pursued Adam and Eve in the garden after they sinned, He continues to pursue us today. He is not looking for reasons to reject us; He is inviting us into healing, restoration, and deeper intimacy with Him.

My prayer is that this episode helps you identify any distorted beliefs you may have about God, confront the shame that has kept you distant from Him, and discover the freedom that comes from being fully known and fully loved. True intimacy with God begins when we stop running from His love and allow ourselves to receive it.

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In this episode, we continue our discussion on denial by exploring one of its most damaging effects: how it blinds us to the impact our behavior has on others. When we live in denial, we can become so accustomed to our attitudes, habits, and ways of thinking that we simply dismiss them as, "That's just who I am." But what if the very behaviors we've accepted as normal are hurting the people around us and hindering our relationship with God?

We also examine the role pride plays in keeping us from seeing the truth. Pride can convince us that we don't need to change, while denial keeps us from recognizing the consequences of our actions. Yet God calls us to a life of transformation, not stagnation.

In this episode, I challenge listeners to ask an important question: Who am I following? The world offers one path, while God's Word offers another. Every day, our choices reveal whose voice we are listening to and whose example we are following. If our goal is to become more like Jesus, we must be willing to honestly examine our lives, acknowledge behaviors that do not reflect His character, and surrender them to Him.

My prayer is that this episode awakens you to areas where denial may be keeping you from growth, encourages you to embrace humility over pride, and inspires you to pursue the transformation that leads to deeper intimacy with God. Becoming more like Jesus begins with being honest about where we are and allowing Him to change us.

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In this episode, “Denial and Self-Deception,” I take a deeper look at the life of Saul and how denial and self-deception slowly hardened his heart before God. Saul started off humble, small in his own eyes, and chosen by God for leadership. But somewhere along the way, he lost sight of who he was and the responsibility that came with the position God entrusted to him.

Instead of fully obeying God, Saul began compromising. He justified his actions, shifted blame, and refused to take ownership for what he allowed the people under his leadership to do. Even when confronted, Saul minimized his disobedience and became more concerned with appearances than true repentance. His denial blinded him to the condition of his heart and ultimately affected his relationship with God.

In this episode, I specifically speak to leaders, pastors, preachers, ministers, and those entrusted with the care of others. What happens when we turn a blind eye to sin, compromise, and behaviors that go against God? What happens when we allow people under our leadership to continue in destructive patterns instead of lovingly leading them toward truth and repentance?

Sometimes self-deception does not look like open rebellion—it looks like excuses, justification, partial obedience, people-pleasing, or protecting our image while ignoring what God is trying to confront in us. We can become so comfortable with compromise that we normalize what God has called us to address.

God does not call leaders to simply maintain crowds; He calls us to shepherd hearts with truth, love, accountability, and integrity. Grace was never meant to make us comfortable in sin. Grace was meant to transform us, convict us, and draw us deeper into intimacy and obedience to God.

Jesus died for sin, and when we excuse, ignore, or normalize what separates us from God, we have to honestly ask ourselves: What are we saying to Him through our disobedience? What are we modeling for the people entrusted to our care?

This episode is a call to self-examination, humility, repentance, and awakening. My prayer is that it challenges every listener—especially those in leadership—to confront areas of denial, take responsibility before God, and return to a posture of wholehearted obedience and intimacy with Him. 💛

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In this episode, “Denial and Self-Deception,” I talk about the dangerous ways we can normalize sin when we are in denial about how it is affecting our relationship with God. Sometimes we become so comfortable with certain behaviors, mindsets, and compromises that we stop seeing them the way God sees them.

We can misinterpret grace and begin taking it for granted, using it as permission to stay the same instead of allowing it to transform us. But grace was never meant to make us comfortable in sin—it was meant to lead us into repentance, healing, and deeper intimacy with God.

Jesus died for our sins, and when we constantly excuse, justify, or ignore the things separating us from God, we have to ask ourselves: What are we saying to Him? What are we saying about His sacrifice?

This episode is a call to self-examination, honesty, repentance, and awakening. My prayer is that it challenges you to open your eyes, confront the areas where denial may exist in your life, and draw closer to the heart of God. 💛!

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In the next episode, 'Denial: Walking in the Fire Without Even Knowing It,' I dive into the hidden danger of denial—how, when we’re in denial, our eyes stay closed, and we walk right into harm without realizing it. I share parts of my own story—how I ignored the signs and stayed comfortable in trauma and complacency, even when it was harming me. But the point of this episode is more than just my story—it’s a call for you to examine yourself. As I reflect on where I was, I pray this awakens you to do the same—to honestly assess where you are, and to see if denial has kept you distant from God. My hope is that, as you listen, you begin to awaken—so you can confess, repent, and draw closer to God, stepping into the deep intimacy He longs to have with you.

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If you've ever told yourself you're fine, not realizing the toll denial was taking on you, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of ignoring the signs in a relationship, constantly saying “I’m fine” while everyone around me could see something was wrong. I talk about how walking in denial hindered my walk with God and blocked me from growing deeper in intimacy with Him.

The truth is, I either couldn’t see what was happening… or I didn’t want to see it because facing the truth meant I would have to face myself. I didn’t realize how much I was abandoning myself in that space. I had become codependent and was willing to stay in denial because I didn’t want to hurt my boyfriend at the time.

Denial is damaging, y’all. It keeps us disconnected from truth, from healing, from ourselves, and ultimately from God.

In this episode, I also share how God met me in that place of denial with grace, love, and truth—and helped me face what I couldn’t see on my own.

If you’ve been avoiding the truth or silencing the signs, I pray this episode gives you the courage to finally face it and begin healing. 💛

Follow me on this journey toward healing, truth, and deeper intimacy with God.

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Welcome to the second season of the Abundantly Loved Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. In this season, we’re facing a powerful truth: the denial that keeps us from real intimacy with God. I’m stepping into vulnerability, sharing my own journey, and inviting you to join me. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden places we’ve been avoiding, offering ourselves grace as we grow closer to God and find freedom. Let’s take this journey together. Press play, and let’s begin.

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In this deeply transparent and heartfelt conversation, Gwendolyn sits down with Dayciaa Smith to explore her powerful journey of overcoming the internal roadblocks that once kept her from fully embracing God’s love. Dayciaa opens up with honesty and vulnerability about the barriers she faced—spiritual, emotional, and personal—and shares how God gently led her into deeper intimacy, acceptance, and healing.

This episode offers hope, encouragement, and a reminder that God’s love is patient, transformative, and available to all who seek Him. Tune in for an authentic dialogue that will inspire you to confront your own roadblocks and step boldly into the fullness of God’s love.

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We’re closing out this season with a powerful conversation on singleness and wholeness. Whether you’re single or married, this message is for you—because intimacy with God is for every season of life. Romans 12 reminds us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. When we allow God to reshape our thinking and confront misconceptions we may hold about Him, we position ourselves to grow in deeper intimacy with Him.  Contact us at loveabundantlyministry@gmail.com to share your thoughts and for any questions.  Go to www.loveabundantlyministry.com to find out more about the ministry

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🎙️ New Episode: Created for Intimacy – Overcoming Disobedience to Draw Closer to God

From the very beginning, God created us for relationship—for deep, intimate connection with Him.
But throughout our lives, we encounter roadblocks that try to separate us from that closeness. And one of the biggest barriers is disobedience.

When we disobey, we step out of alignment with God’s will—and that disconnection can leave us feeling distant, confused, or even ashamed. But the good news is: God always makes a way back.

In this episode, we explore:
 ✨ What it truly means to be created for intimacy with God
 ✨ How disobedience affects our relationship with Him
 ✨ Practical, biblical steps to seek God, return to Him, and grow deeper in connection

No matter where you are in your walk, there is always an invitation to draw closer to His heart.

💗 Let’s break through the roadblocks—together—and rediscover the joy of walking in intimacy with the One who created us.

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🎙️ New Episode: Overcoming Mistrust – Drawing Closer to the Heart of Jesus

One of the biggest obstacles that keeps us from growing closer to Jesus is mistrust. Maybe you’ve been hurt, disappointed, or let down—and now it’s hard to fully trust God.

In this episode, I dive into how we can overcome that mistrust by learning who God truly is.
📖 “God is not a man, that He should lie…” — Numbers 23:19
He is faithful. He is love. And He always keeps His promises.

We’ll explore how God has shown His unwavering love through His Son, Jesus—who is the exact representation of God’s heart.
 One of my favorite examples is found in Luke 7:36–50, where a woman pushes through every obstacle just to get to Jesus. Her story is powerful. It’s raw. And it reflects the kind of love and trust we’re all invited into.

💗 Whether you're wrestling with doubt or just longing to grow closer to God, this conversation is for you.
 Let’s tear down the roadblocks—together—and run toward the One who never changes.

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You may have heard my messages and wondered, “Who is she?”
Today, I want to share a bit of my Christian journey with you—not for attention, but to inspire and encourage you.

My story is a testimony of God's grace, guidance, and love.
 Every step, every setback, every breakthrough has been shaped by His hand.
 I’m not perfect—but I’m being perfected by the One who called me.

We all have a journey, and I pray that by sharing mine, you’ll be reminded that God is writing a beautiful story in your life too.

💖 Let this be a reminder: You are seen, you are loved, and your journey matters.

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In this episode, I explore how the environment we grow up in shapes the way we see the world.
Psychologists call this our core belief system—the lens through which we interpret life, relationships, and even God.

When we’re raised in a toxic or dysfunctional environment, those distorted lenses can lead to deep-rooted mistrust. And often, without realizing it, we carry that mistrust into our relationship with God.

In this episode, I unpack how these belief systems are formed, how they affect our faith, and I offer practical steps to begin shifting that lens—so we can see God more clearly and experience deeper intimacy with Him.

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In Part 2 of our conversation on roadblocks to intimacy with God, we dive deeper into how childhood trauma can lead to deep-rooted mistrust—not just of people, but of God Himself. To truly heal and build trust, we have to get to know the character of the One we’re struggling to trust.

Just like with any relationship, trust grows as we learn who the person really is. The same is true with God. To overcome our mistrust, we must get to know Jesus—His heart, His love, His truth, and His consistency.

In this episode, we explore practical ways to begin building that relationship, dismantling distorted beliefs, and discovering the true nature of Christ. If mistrust has been a silent barrier in your faith journey, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and a path forward.

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In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma can deeply shape the way we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. We unpack one major roadblock to intimacy with God and reveal how this barrier often finds its roots in our early experiences.

Together, we’ll identify core beliefs formed in childhood that still influence our spiritual journey today. We also gently guide listeners to recognize potential emotional triggers and remind them that it’s okay to seek professional support along the way.

This is a compassionate and honest conversation designed to help you reflect, heal, and move toward a more intimate relationship with God.

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Welcome to Abundantly Loved Podcast, a discipleship movement for women ready to break free from low self-esteem, self-judgment, and the relationship wounds that keep us from truly seeing and seeking Jesus. Here, we believe that love—real, healing, Christ-centered love—is the most powerful force for transformation. Through His love, we discover freedom, identity, and deep, lasting healing.

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"40 Years a Virgin Why the Wait: Promoting Purity in a World of Promiscuity"

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