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It’s the 200th episode of the start small BELIEVE BIG. What started as a suggestion because I had a book coming out has turned into a wonderful way to serve the Lord in a new way. Thank you for being here for this episode or if you’ve been around since the beginning. In today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG, we will learn about Executing the plan of the DETOX. When faced with the decision to leave an impact for Jesus, three questions lay out our strategy.

Have you ever made a plan and God redirects it? Well let’s just say God throws me curveballs a lot. Thinking we’re staying with a team for a while and not. Buying a house we think is forever, and move. A friendship that I thought was life-giving takes a turn for the worse. I’m not usually one not wanting to step into a new adventure and friendships but…now I see I’ve not been listening to the Lord how I should. We can outline a plan for the next steps as long as we include Jesus in the planning and realize when He’s redirecting our plan for his glory. Listen for the God-given directive that gives you direction. Is your parachute ready? Dream so big only God can fulfill it. Start today. Rely on Jesus. Hear the call, listen, and go. One day at a time. Today's episode gives three steps to outlining the plan.

The longer we live with the toxins of unbelief, guilt and shame, the more we create anxiety, self-pity, self-doubt, and low self-esteem. It is hard to let go of these toxins, but if you do, God is ready to fill you with His peace. Terminating toxins takes time and focus. With our vertical gaze fixed on Jesus, we know we are not alone as we rid ourselves of the toxins. Validating and evaluating our feelings and reactions to our emotions help identify and remove three serious toxins. When we get rid of those, we can have a healthier, more fulfilling life. Today we will give you quite a few scripture to help you overcome unbelief and guilt/shame. I want to let you know about the daily devotion I send out Monday-Friday mornings. Join our amazing community of humans taking a little time each morning to dig into God’s Word. When you sign up for Morning ‘Sonshine’, you will receive a little encouragement in your inbox each morning. The devotion starts with scripture, then a short teaching, and ends with a quick prayer. We’d love to have you join us! I promise no spam, just Jesus and me. You can find the link in the show notes or on my website billiejauss.com. Do you have a friend that the podcast or the devotions may bless? Let them know!

God is moving. Come along for the ride. Join the detox. Acrostic for D E T O X Define Examine Terminate Outline a Plan eXecute the plan Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you.  E-evaluate the toxins of Unbelief and Guilt/Shame Satan loves it when we have questions or doubts about God, and his hope is that we’ll never find our way back. That Satan would even care to mess with me tells me God has something magnificent in store for my life.  We want to control rather than release power to Jesus. We deny that God can do more and do it better than we ever could. We don’t accept the fact that God has our best interest in mind. What are you struggling with? The doubt that God can use you? That you can make a difference in the kingdom? Guilt and shame from your past cancels what you can do now?

For the next 5 episodes, I will be digging into two of the most prevalent emotional toxins…Unbelief and Shame…we will walk through the 5 step process to freedom and peace of mind using the DETOX acrostic. In today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we define the toxin of Unbelief and Guilt/Shame. I love that many of you have been on this journey called a podcast with me for almost 200 episodes. Yes, I started the podcast with the number 100. Let’s just say don’t listen to everything others suggest!  I began this series of Detoxing from the three top emotional toxins. But I’m taking a little detour. We are going to cover the last two over the next 5 episodes. There are some exciting things happening and there’s a bit of redirection being tossed about. I’m in the very beginning stages, but as we head into the 200th episode the Lord is placing some small things on my heart and in my path. We will dig into that over the next few weeks. So come back for exciting decisions and moves. Billie's Website Billie's Books Morning 'Son'shine 

On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we will learn about eXecuting the plan to find peace and fulfillment from Fear, Step 5 in the Detox from Emotional Toxins series. Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you. Define the fear that’s holding you back. Examine the feeling of fear. Terminate the toxin by replacing deception with truth. Outline the plan. This week we are executing the plan of overcoming the emotional toxin of Fear Do it scared. When faced with the decision to leave an impact for Jesus, three questions lay out our strategy.  Billie's website Billie's books

On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG I’m talking with author Marci Seither about her new devotion Lakeside Retreat: Life-giving Devotions from a Restful Shore Marci's writing career began after her humor article was published in a small-town newspaper. Since then, she has authored two books and hundreds of articles for local papers as well as Guideposts, Light & Life, and Focus on The Family. Besides writing, she enjoys teaching workshops, speaking, and photography. Her biggest joy, besides being married to John and raising six kiddos, is making marshmallows from scratch and of course, taking time to visit the cabin. Marci's website Lakeside Retreat: Life-giving Devotions from a Restful Shore Billie's website Billie's books

On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we will learn How to Outline a Plan for Spiritual Health. Acrostic for D E T O X Define Examine Terminate Outline a Plan eXecute the plan Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you. This week we are outlining a plan to overcome the emotional toxin of Fear. Start today. Begin to rewrite the plan believing that God promises the other side. When the Lord gives a directive, He gives direction. Trust that He will take you there. Find peace in His intention, even when you don’t know what that is. Having a spiritual health plan gives us guidance to rely first on Jesus. A list. My favorite thing. Create a list as a reminder to finish the detox with a healthy forward plan of action to follow Jesus. The Health Plan’s first step is writing three statements that I believe are true about you, and you should and will think about yourself. -I am braver than I believe. -I am smarter than I think. -I am stronger than I seem. The great I Am will take you to the other side. Billie's website Order Distraction Detox  

Recurring thoughts are a hard habit to break. But mind management helped me see I couldn’t clear all the racing emotions on my own. These examples of self-limiting beliefs that lead to God- restricting actions need to be identified. What if we could remove the barriers that cause spiritual jet lag by naming the deceptive thoughts and countering them with the truth? I know we can. Self-limiting beliefs hinder our ability to overcome raging thoughts and hurtful memories. We cannot stop damaging comments from others, but we can choose what builds a home in our mind and heart. Choosing to replace deceptive thoughts with truth is a commitment. God has called us into His marvelous light. Commit to moving forward. Come out of darkness and into the light. Listen to hear examples of how to terminate fear!     Billie's website Sign up to receive Morning 'Son'shine, a Monday-Friday morning devotion sent to your email. Please rate the podcast where you listen. It helps others leave behind what's holding them back. Buy Distraction Detox and review it, please.

This week we evaluate the thoughts and feelings of fear. Where did it come from? Why do we hang onto it? How does it make us feel? What do you need to leave behind when you think of what fear you carry? How many times do we determine and evaluate a feeling in the wrong way? How many times do we just do what we always do? Listen to hear how to evaluate the feeling of fear step 2 in the detox. Billie's website Distraction Detox Email Billie

On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG, I’m talking with award-winning author Dr. Michelle Bengtson about her new devotional Today Is Going to Be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right Dr. Michelle is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, international speaker, national and international media resource on mental health, and the author of three bestselling, award-winning books: "Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression," "Hope Prevails Bible Study," and the 2020 Golden Scroll Book of the Year, "Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises," as well as her newest release, "Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right." Dr. Michelle uses sound practical tools to affirm worth and encourages faith as a practicing neuropsychologist. She offers hope as a key to unlocking joy and relief, even in the middle of the storm. You can read her blog on her website.  Also, please click on the links above to purchase her books!  

For the next 5 episodes I will be digging into one of the most prevalent emotional toxins…Fear…we will walk through the 5 step process to freedom and peace of mind using the DETOX acrostic. Acrostic for D E T O X   Define   Examine   Terminate   Outline a Plan eXecute the plan Never let the barriers keep you from accepting what God wants to do in and through you. This week we are defining the emotional toxin of Fear. What fear is holding you back? Distraction Detox book Morning 'Son'shine daily email encouragement 5 Steps to Freedom and Peace of Mind

In today's episode, Billie dishes about how her book Distraction Detox came to be.  From a time of doubt and discouragement, Billie began to tackle the root causes. Over time she began to see a process of how to overcome the obstacles and experience peace and fulfillment. Listen to hear more about the book and other questions others have asked. For the next 5 episodes we will be digging into one of the most prevalent emotional toxins…Fear…we will walk through the 5 step process to freedom and peace of mind using the DETOX anagram. If you want to have the printable of the 5 step process you can find the link below. Join us next week to begin the detox of fear. God is moving. Come along for the ride. Join the detox. Download the 5 Steps to Freedom and Peace of Mind. Billie's website Morning 'Son'shine

Whether you are getting married or married for days or years, in-law drama does not have to be part of your life. Even if you have been spared the drama and have a great relationship, you can always find new ways to make it better. Relationships with in-laws can seem like a nightmare. If you’ve ever faced difficulty with your spouse’s parents, you’re not alone. The good news is there is hope. Hannarich Asiedu is an author, speaker, philanthropist, mother, and wife. She graduated from the University of Ghana with a bachelor's degree in English and French. She is also certified in the science of well-being under the instruction of cognitive scientist Dr. Laurie Santos at Yale University. Hannarich's website Decoding the In-Law Code Billie's website    

On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we will hear from award winning author Kelli Stuart. Kelli is a writer and a storyteller at heart. A graduate of Baylor University with a degree in English Professional Writing, and a minor in the Russian language, Kelli has honed her skills in the written word through editing, ghostwriting, blogging, and traveling the world. Kelli is the author of the Carol-award winning novel, Like a River From Its Course, based on true stories from Ukrainian World War II survivors. Her second novel, A Silver Willow by the Shore, was the NIEA winner for literary fiction and received the IPPY silver award for literary fiction in 2020. Kelli's third book, The Fabulous Freaks of Monsieur Beaumont released in August, 2021. In addition, Kelli is part of a collection of short stories in the Christmas release, It's a Wonderful Christmas: Classics Reimagined. Kelli has co-authored the non-fiction books Dare 2B Wise with Joe White, and Life Creative: Inspiration for Today's Renaissance Mom with Wendy Speake. Today we are talking with Kelli about her new novel The Master Craftsman.

Today's episode features author Jennifer Hand and her new book My Yes Is on the Table. Jenn shares how to take those baby steps of faith and say YES! to God. JENN HAND is the Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries, founded in 2012. She loves the honor of traveling nationally and internationally, inviting people to come alive in Christ through conferences, retreats, written resources, and counseling. My Yes Is on the Table takes you into the story of the Israelites as they journeyed out of the wilderness and into the Holy Land that God had granted them. Each chapter will challenge you to move from a fear stop to a faith step. And once you’ve started taking those steps with God, there’s no telling where you’ll end up.

What does freedom mean to you? So many times I felt stuck because of the situations I was in. I felt I couldn’t make an impact because I was busy traveling with my hubby’s job. Or he wasn’t around to help out with the kids. Or I was in a new place and didn’t know anyone. So many excuses. It took me a while to understand God wants to use me wherever I am whenever I'm there. Listen to hear how to learn to prioritize freedom and share our faith. And there are a few stories that you might like! Download Now 5 Steps to Freedom and Peace of Mind Billie's website Billie's new book Distraction Detox Morning 'Son'shine 5 days a week email devotions

Since the creation, God has given us work to do. Not to win our salvation. If we could regard our work as an act of worship or service to God, such an attitude would take some of the boredom and drudgery out of it. We could work without complaining or resentment if we would treat our job problems as the cost of discipleship. If we look at working as a mission field it takes our feelings out and places His power within. Nothing is impossible with God. We cannot accomplish anything if meaning without Him and shouldn’t want to. Listen to hear the three forgotten statements to increase our ability to fulfill our calling, right now. Billie’s website Billie’s books

Each time I would think about trying something new the litany of self-limiting thoughts stopped me. They stopped me from stepping into places God was clearly calling me. Calling me into new spaces with new faces would take lots of confidence and courage. I built very strong cases in my mind that tricked me into believing my thoughts were truth. Listen to today's episode to learn three hope filled questions to lay out a strategy  to make an impact in God's Kingdom. Billie's website Distraction Detox  Morning 'Son'shine

On today’s episode of start small BELIEVE BIG we will hear from author Melody Carlson about her new book Looking for Leroy.   Melody is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with sales of more than seven million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including Finding Alice, and her novel All Summer Long was made into a Hallmark movie. Her new novel Looking for Leroy weaves an Enchanting Tale about Second Chances at Love. Road trips often provide a host of fun new adventures paired with a few mishaps. But love? Well, that’s not usually part of the mix. Looking for Leroy takes you on a trip to rediscover the carefree days of youth where anything seems possible—even love. Melody and her husband live in central Oregon. Looking for Leroy Melody's website Billie's website