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Episode 81: Finding God Through Your Feelings—How to Practice the Presence of God No Matter What You’re Feeling

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If you’re struggling to feel connected spiritually or stuck in negative emotions, you’re in good company. Research shows that 9 out of 10 people struggle with stress during the holidays.
In today’s episode, I walk you through my simple but life-changing strategy for unlocking spiritual connection and experiencing more of God’s loving presence.
Here’s what we cover:
1. 3 reasons painful emotions get heightened at the holidays (2:32)
2. A simple hack for experiencing more spiritual vitality (8:22)
3. The neurobiology of what happens when you connect with God (9:43)
4. How to transform mundane moments into spiritual encounters (12:18)
5. How to harness your external environment to change your mental habits (23:03)
Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.
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Related Episodes:
Episode 27: 7 Ways We Manage Perceptions Instead of Forging Real Connections
Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within
Episode 50: 9 Types of Intelligence, the Trap of Comparison, and How to Connect More Authentically with God
Music by Andy Luiten
Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik
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