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If you’ve ever been caught in the trap of comparison, this episode is for you. In Lie #56, I’m discussing the lie that there is lack in the kingdom with a dear friend of mine and the mastermind behind Wellness Witness, Kara Osborne. This lie is the breeding ground for comparison and jealousy and when we believe it, we lose sight of God’s promises to us. Today Kara is helping walk us through some practical steps for living an abundant life with Christ by sharing personal stories of what it looks like to live in lack vs. abundance and tips on what has helped her through this perspective shift.Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Follow Kara:website | instagram | facebook Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, so in this episode, I’m welcoming back author, survivor, and award-winning, nationally recognized expert on the subject Rebecca Bender to debunk three common myths about human trafficking – that most trafficked children are kidnapped and kept as prisoners, that trafficking requires a sex act, and that women are choosing to sell their bodies and stay with abusers. She also offers several resources to help educate and help you get involved in the fight against human trafficking. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Resources:Truth Talk Series: How You Can Help Fight Against Human TraffickingChosen – The True Story of America’s Trafficked TeensElevate Academy InstagramEquality ModelWalking Prey: How America's Youth Are Vulnerable to Sex SlaveryFree Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System Follow Rebecca: Website | Instagram | facebookFollow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

Lie #55 is personal for me as I share about a disappointment in 2020 that left me believing that I’ll never be good enough. Believe me, I know it’s frustrating when you’re pursuing something you know God has called you to, only to be continually met with roadblocks. The good news for us is that God sees the full picture, so we don’t need to be swayed by the opinions of others. We can trust that challenges bring growth and rest in the fact that a “no” right now, doesn’t mean “no” forever.  Ask God today about what He has called you to do, how He has equipped you to do it and to address any ugliness in your heart. Resource: Jodi Brandon EditorialFull show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

Starting a new year gives us a sense of momentum. We find ourselves motived to set new goals for our physical, mental, and spiritual health, but what we can easily neglect is examining how our thoughts are tripping us up. So often we want to fix our external environment without thinking about the internal environment. In this episode, I’m diving into the truth about what the Bible says about how our thoughts affect our health and what they create in the world. Full show notes for today can be found at jessicahottle.com/podcast!Follow Jessica: Website | Instagram | freebies

Lie #54 is the last episode in the 4-week series based on my free Know Your Worth Study and today I’m breaking down the lie that who you once were is who you will always be by sharing my personal story.  My childhood was filled with poverty, abuse, and lies and I spent most of my life compensating with men, popularity, and hustle. Through the help of mentors and a gracious, loving Father, my life looks much different today than I ever could’ve imagined. We are not bound by our past. Who you once were only sets you up for who God is calling you to be. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

This is the last Truth Talk in our 4-part series based on my free Know Your Worth Study. For the past three weeks, I've been discussing why it's critical to read the Bible as well as some tips to help you better understand what it says. This week, I’m talking about prayer - what it is and isn’t, different types of prayer, and some scriptures of encouragement.  When prayers aren't getting answered, it's easy to think God doesn't hear us and conclude that God must not care about us. The truth is that our timelines don't compare to the promises of God. Be encouraged that our loving Father is working things out for your good in His perfect timing.  Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

This is week 3 in my 4-week series based on my free Know Your Worth Study and I’m addressing the lie that we’re not good enough for God. There is a common war I see in many of us - the war between who you are in Christ and who you think you should be. To help unravel this lie, I’m discussing the topics of repentance, restoration, redemption, sanctification, and preparation. Our idea of “good enough” often becomes based on our merits. But we don't get to create the measure of what is considered good enough - God is the One who sets the standard for what is good and what is not. When we make the wrong move, make a mistake, turn to the wrong thing, our sin may have an earthly consequence, but our sin doesn't separate us from the Father's love.Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

This Truth Talk is the third in our 4-part series based on my free Know Your Worth Study. For the past two weeks, we’ve been discussing how we can get the most out of reading the Bible. Studying the details helps the big picture come to life. You begin to understand who the author is writing to and the audience it is for. I admit this can seem overwhelming, but feeling lost or confused means room for growth. Knowledge of who God is and His Word build confidence to share your faith. And remember to give yourself grace - studying creates intimacy and intimacy deepens the relationship. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

In this episode, I’m breaking down the second lie in a 4-week series based on my free Know Your Worth Study by taking a more in-depth look as to what happened after the cross. Mistakes lead us to believe that God is disappointed in us. As if every time we get it wrong, He pulls farther away. That's a lie. Our sin cannot separate us from Him because that's not the lens God uses to see you. He sees you through His son, Jesus.Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

This Truth Talk is the second in our 4-part series based on my free Know Your Worth Study. Today I’m focusing on the types of writing, the themes, and the metanarrative in the Bible. As believers, “metanarrative” means the big story - the overarching story behind the smaller stories found in scripture. God is the main character of the story. Every book, story, and line of scripture we read is about Him and a part of His story. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

In part two of the series based on my free Know Your Worth Study we’re debunking the lie “God doesn’t love me.” Love can be relative to every person based on their life story. So many times we let what we think of love to be defined by our experiences instead of the unfailing, unconditional love of Christ. Our biggest problem isn't the mistakes we made as much as it is receiving and believing with our whole heart the love displayed on the cross.Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

Today’s Truth Talk is the first in our 4-part series based on my free Know Your Worth Study. Nothing will or can replace reading the Bible for yourself, but it’s common to feel confused or overwhelmed when approaching such a complicated book. Before we dig into the Word of God, it’s important to honestly evaluate where we are and what we truly believe about the Bible. I also give you 5 steps that will help you make the most of your Bible reading time.Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

In this episode we’re taking a look at the first lie in a 4-week series based on my free Know Your Worth Study – God doesn’t care about me. I personally believed this lie for years, but God has been clear about His feelings for us from the very beginning when He thoughtfully crafted us with love and supplied us with everything we need. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

I have one question for you today - are you feeling stuck emotionally, physically, or spiritually? Over the next month, I’ll be doing a deep dive into the heart of what we’re feeling with my new, free 4-week Know Your Worth study. Together we’ll address lies about what God thinks about us and get back to the basics of how to study the Bible and a better way to pray. Don’t forget to sign up now to get my free 4-week Know Your Worth Study when it releases in January!Follow Jessica: website | instagram | freebies

In Lie #49 I’m talking with Licensed Professional Counselor Kerrah Fabacher about a lie we may not even realize we’re believing - I don’t matter. Sometimes this lie creeps into our subconscious subtly through things like comparing ourselves to others on social media; sometimes it comes from people around us not responding the way we would like them to or the trauma they’ve inflicted upon us. It’s a lie that roots itself deep and can affect our relationships, including our relationship with Jesus. In this episode, Kerrah helps identify different verbal and non-verbal cues that can help us identify when someone is struggling with self-worth and runs through how this belief might be affecting your daily life. She also offers some encouragement and practical advice on how to replace this lie with God’s truth.Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Follow Kerrah: Website | instagram | facebook | podcast Follow Jessica:website | instagram | freebies

If you feel disconnected and distracted in your relationship with God, today’s Truth Talk is for you as my friend and certified fitness instructor Clare Smith and I share how we’ve been navigating this disorienting season. We also have some questions for you, the listener, that we hope will help you identify where you truly are physically, mentally, and spiritually. God’s timing is never accidental. Perhaps He’s asking you to use this time as an opportunity to evaluate your relationship with Him. Ask Him what He’s doing right now to prepare you for the future.Full show notes for today can be found at jessicahottle.com/podcast!Follow Clare: Website | Instagram | facebook Follow Jessica: Website | Instagram | freebies

I might be stepping on a few toes as I discuss a lie that is prevalent in society today - I need to prove my point. Spend a few minutes on social media or in a comments section and you’ll see that we’ve come to a place where thoughtful discussions have turned into hateful arguments and disagreements have morphed into disconnection instead of understanding. The truth is that there will always be differing opinions, but God has called us to love one another and his word trumps our opinion. A point proven is not worth a heart lost. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Follow Jessica:website | instagram | freebies

This Truth Talk was inspired by the story of Aaron’s rod turning into a serpent in Exodus 7 where we see God working in the middle of a bad situation. In this episode I discuss five things that jumped out to me from this passage that we can apply to our lives when we seem to be facing the impossible. Remember, God is in the bad, but he doesn’t cause it. He’s bigger than anything we’re up against and He’s already won so we can rest in a place of victory.Full show notes for today can be found at jessicahottle.com/podcast!Follow Jessica: Website | Instagram | freebies

In this episode I’m talking with author and podcaster Hanna Seymour about the lie that the Bible is outdated and irrelevant. I chose to speak with Hanna about this particular lie because she’s a pastor’s daughter who grew up in a home with a strong Biblical foundation. Because of this, her mission has become to help other women build their Biblical foundations to become the person God has created them to be. During our chat Hanna digs into three of the main reasons people find it hard to regularly engage with the Bible, how feelings factor into our spiritual journey and answers why a good God would allow terrible things to happen. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com!Check out The Bible Recap podcast and book!Connect with Hanna:website | instagram | facebook Follow Jessica:website | instagram | freebies

When I wrote my book Know Your Worth, it was from a place of personal brokenness. In today’s truth talk, I’m breaking down 3 ways to know your worth in Christ. 1. Know what’s stealing your identity.2. Who do you personally believe God is?3. Identity is knowing who God truly is. Full show notes for today can be found at jessicahottle.com/podcast!Follow Jessica: Website | Instagram | freebies