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529 // Filtering Out the Good? A Bible-Based Reminder to Fix Your Faith Focus (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that God—not people—is the ultimate judge of our hearts and motives. We’re digging into 1 Corinthians 4:2–5 and uncovering how Paul models a confidence rooted in Christ and a humility that acknowledges God's final say. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling misunderstood or judged by others—or even yourself—this passage reminds us to shift our focus to faithfulness over people-pleasing, and God’s timing over our own.
We’re also continuing in Day 6 of our devotional series, Don’t Believe Everything You Think, with a deep dive into Negative Filtering. This distortion can leave us stuck in defeat even when there’s goodness all around us. Whether it’s parenting, marriage, work, or your walk with God—this episode will help you notice the moments you might be overlooking, and encourage you to reframe your perspective through truth, gratitude, and grace.
If your heart has been weighed down by criticism, comparison, or constant self-doubt, this episode is for you. Let’s release the weight of judgment and lean into the freedom of living for God's approval.
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
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Diana Marie
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Bibleref.com
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
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“Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley
 
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528 // Faith Over False Assumptions: Stop the Mind Reading Trap (Bible Study and Devotional)

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Today’s episode is a mid-week reset and a heart check wrapped in truth and grace. We’re continuing our study in 1 Corinthians 4:2 –5, reflecting on what it really means to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us—especially when the world (and sometimes even our own thoughts) wants to measure us by performance or popularity. Paul reminds us that only God can truly judge the motives of the heart.
We’re also diving into Day 4 of the devotional Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Axis, unpacking the cognitive distortion of “mind reading.” From motherhood and marriage to ministry and friendships, we explore the real consequences of making assumptions without clarity—and how this habit can quietly steal our peace and intimacy with others. If you’ve ever caught yourself spiraling with “What if she thinks…” or “They probably believe…”—this one’s for you. Today’s episode is your gentle reminder to stop mind reading and start resting in truth.
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
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📘 RESOURCES
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” By Axis.org
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Bibleref.com
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
“Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
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527 / /All Or Nothing Thinking And Seeing Yourself Through God’s Grace (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a reminder that even in a world full of extremes, God calls us to a deeper, more grace-filled way of seeing. We’l begin our journey through 1 Corinthians 4:2-5,  then you’ll also hear a powerful devotional reflection from Day 4 of Don’t Believe Everything You Think on “black-and-white thinking”—the tendency to view situations, people, or even ourselves as either all good or all bad. But God sees more. He sees the “glorious ruin” in us: beauty in the brokenness and value even in the mess.
If you’ve been quick to disqualify yourself, your progress, or others, this episode will help you shift your perspective and find peace in the process. Plus, don’t miss a special “Take a Chance Tuesday” challenge to encourage someone in your life today.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” By Axis.org
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
“Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
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526 // When Negative Thoughts Take Over: A Biblical Way to Reset (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that your worth is not defined by a single moment. We’re diving into 1 Corinthians 4:2–5 and exploring what it means to be faithful with what God has entrusted to you—even when no one else sees it. You’ll be reminded that it’s the Lord who ultimately rewards your obedience, and that we’re called to serve with a heart set on Him, not the approval of others.
We’ll also walk through Day 3 of the “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” devotional and explore the cognitive distortion of overgeneralizing. If you’ve ever let one hard moment convince you that you're failing or not enough—this one’s for you. You’ll leave with renewed clarity, a biblical affirmation to carry through the week, and a journal prompt to help you shift your mindset toward gratitude and truth.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” By Axis.org
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
“Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

525 // When Fear Takes Over: Trusting God Instead of Catastrophizing (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a gentle but needed reminder to stop letting our imaginations run wild with fear. We’re talking about catastrophizing—that spiral of assuming the worst and letting it steal our peace. 
Drawing from James 4:13–14 and Matthew 6:34, we’re reminded that we truly don’t know what will happen tomorrow—or even in the next hour. So why spend today consumed by “what ifs”? Together, we’ll explore how this common thought trap doesn’t help us plan—it just weighs us down. You’ll walk away with encouragement to stop predicting doom, start anchoring your thoughts in truth, and embrace the freedom that comes from doing the next right thing with Jesus by your side.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” By Axis.org
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
“Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

524 // Sis, Just Because You Feel It Doesn’t Mean It’s True: How to Stop Letting Emotions Run Your Faith (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a reminder that just because we feel something doesn’t mean it’s true. We’re diving into Romans 8 to reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit—who intercedes for us when we don’t even have the words—and the call to run our spiritual race with discipline and purpose. 
Plus, we begin our new devotional Don’t Believe Everything You Think by the Axis Organization with a powerful look at emotional reasoning and how to recognize when our feelings are leading our thoughts. 
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of comparison, overthinking, or just spiritually off-track, this episode will encourage you to pause, reset, and speak truth over your emotions. 
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” By Axis.org
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

523 // How Jesus Models Friendship—and How We Can Too (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a midweek soul check and a much-needed reminder that your spiritual walk matters more than you know. We’re diving into 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 and reflecting on how our faith journey is more than a passive stroll—it’s a purposeful race toward an eternal crown. With a nod to 1 Timothy 4:8-9, we’re reminded that while physical training has value, spiritual discipline brings life now and forever.
You’ll also hear the final day of the devotional from Gregg Matte’s Friendship, offering four powerful traits modeled by Jesus that can reshape the way we love and serve our friends. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling spiritually “off,” or wondered how to reconnect with God without guilt or overwhelm, this episode offers both affirmation and a clear next step.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
➡️ Register now at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Friendship” By Grett Matte
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
“What a Friend We Have In Jesus” 
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

522 / /What If the Friend You’re Praying For Is On the Other Side of Being a Friend, First? (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a tender reminder that true friendship is a gift from God—and sometimes, the journey to finding it starts with a simple prayer. We’re diving into 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 and Day 6 of the “Friendship” devotional by Gregg Matte, reflecting on the importance of praying for the kind of friends who walk with us in faith. 
Whether you’re in a season of deep connection or still praying for your future friends, this episode will encourage you to keep your hands open to God’s plans and your heart open to His people.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
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As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Friendship” By Grett Matte
Book of 1 Corinthians: The Bible Project
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
“What a Friend We Have In Jesus” 
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

521 // The Kind of Peace the Bible Promises Through Jesus (and How to Find It) (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to receive the kind of peace that only Jesus can give. We’re reflecting on John 14:27, a verse that reminds us that peace is not something we have to chase—it’s something we already have through Christ. I’m sharing a deeply personal devotional reading from Every Day in His Presence by Dr. Charles Stanley that spoke to my heart in this season of grief and reminded me of the mission here at Circle Time for The Soul: to help you grow your personal relationship with God.
If your heart has felt heavy, distracted, or overwhelmed, this episode will guide you back to a peace that isn’t dependent on your circumstances—but flows from the presence of the Holy Spirit and a relationship with the One who holds all things together.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
➡️ Register now at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Every Day in His Presence” by Dr. Charles Stanley
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛

520 // What a Friend We Have in Jesus: Living from a Place of Security (Bible Study and Devotional)

Hey Sis! 🎙️
Today’s episode is a gentle invitation to remember the nearness of God in seasons of sorrow and the hope we hold through Christ. We’re wrapping up our study of 2 Corinthians 1:3–7 with a powerful recap on how God comforts us in our suffering so we can extend that same comfort to others. 
From personal stories of grief to timeless hymns and Scripture, this episode reminds us that we are never alone—God is the Father of compassion and the Friend who stays closer than a brother. We continue our devotional series on Friendship by reflecting on the beauty of being called a friend of God, not because of what we’ve done, but because of who Jesus is. If your heart has been aching or simply needing reassurance today, let this episode minister to you right where you are.
🙏 Feeling spiritually off or disconnected from God? 
Join the Faith Restored Workshop—a free 2-day reset to help you renew your mind, rebuild your rhythm, and reconnect with Him in a way that fits your real life.
➡️ Register now at circletimeforthesoul.com/workshop
As always, may the rest of your day be the best of your day!
Love y'all! 💕
Diana Marie
✨ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Accept Jesus Into Your Heart
Faith Restored Workshop
Order Your "For The Soul" Journal
Join Our Free Community
Weekly Love Note (Join Email List)
Partner with Me — Help Encourage Women in Their Faith
📘 RESOURCES
“Friendship” By Grett Matte
BlueLetterBible.org
Grief Recovery Method
“Friend of God” by Israel Houghton
“What a Friend We Have In Jesus” 
BetterHelp: FREE 2 WEEKS OF THERAPY!
Circle Time for The Soul Website
 
My Favorites:• BIBLE: ESV Study Bible• BOOK: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🎧 Listen to My Testimony
🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large
Note: Some of the links in our show notes are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! 💛