Inside Out with Courtnaye

Do you ever struggle with fear? Are you tired of allowing fear to paralyze you to a point where you can't think clearly or make the moves that God is calling you to make? In this episode, join Courtnaye as she shares practical and biblical tips on how to overcome fear, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed by this powerful emotion. Resources: Book: "Inside Out with Courtnaye - 52 Week Devotional" https://amzn.to/3P6CnnqBook - "The Power of Praying Through Fear" by Stormie Omartianhttps://amzn.to/3Fuaq5TConnect with me: Website: www.courtnayerichard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwithcourtnaye/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutWCourtnayeEmail: insideoutwithcourtnaye@gmail.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel like you are on the treadmill of life or treadmill of performance? In this episode, join Courtnaye as she sits down and has a sweet conversation with award-winning and bestselling author, Joanna Weaver while she shares biblical wisdom and refreshing insight from her book, "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World." Thank you for listening! Resources: "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" bookhttps://amzn.to/3XKjSJMEmbracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God (New Book)https://amzn.to/3ETef3kWebsite: https://www.joannaweaverbooks.comFree Resource: 4-Week Devotional on Trusting Godhttps://www.courtnayerichard.com/trustinggodConnect with me: Website: www.courtnayerichard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwithcourtnaye/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutWCourtnayeEmail: insideoutwithcourtnaye@gmail.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Living Out the Fruit of the Spirit Living out the fruit of the Spirit is not about being perfect, but about living our lives to glorify God and show ourselves as disciples of Jesus Christ. It’s seeking and cultivating the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives and exemplifying them in our words, actions, and attitudes so that we might be more like Christ and bear much fruit. God is calling us to a higher life in Him. A life of holiness that bears fruits that other people will see, desire, and want what we have. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and they are all about helping us live out a godly life. In John 15:8, Jesus is calling us to bear much more fruit and show ourselves as His disciples, all for the glory of the Father.Join the conversation with your host, Courtnaye Richard, as she shares more about living out the fruit of the Spirit and why this is so important. There’s no competition, condemnation, or comparison. We’re all called to be different by living out the fruit of the Spirit. Tune in!During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Introduction to the show [00:38] Today’s Focus: Living out the Fruit of the Spirit[02:48] Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:16[03:54] Storytime: Living a life that is higher in God[06:55] Love. What love is, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 John 3:18[08:04] Tangible ways to show love to people around you[09:54] Joy, Nehemiah 8:10, expressing joy and happiness[11:46] Peace, Philippians 4:6-7, asking for God’s supernatural peace [13:27] Patience, James 1:2-4, Jeremiah 17:7, being patient in the midst trouble[17:47] Kindness. Practicing kindness [18:21] Goodness, Psalms 34:8, John 15:8[19:26] Faithfulness, John 15:4, remaining faithful in Christ[21:15] Gentleness, Proverb 15:1, how to be more gentle [22:50] Self-control, surrender and calm your mind down with scripture and prayer[24:02] Ending the show and calls to action Scriptures and Quotes: ●Jesus calls us to bear good fruit and wants us to show this in action; John 15:16●God is calling us to a life that is higher in Him—living out a godly Christian life so that others will want what we have.●Joy comes from within, and it’s an expression of happiness. ●Do not be grieved for the joy of the Lord is your strength; Nehemiah 8:10●Draw closer to God; He will work all things for the good. Be patient in the pain; He has a purpose for you.●Trust God in the meantime. He is working behind the scenes, and when it’s time, you will be ready.Thank you for listening!If you need prayer or just want to share, reach me directly: insideoutwithcourtnaye@gmail.comResources: FREE Digital "Life Management Planner for Busy Christian Women"https://www.courtnayerichard.com/lifemanagementplanneGrab your free eBook, Compare Not: https://www.courtnayerichard.com/comparenotebookHosting an event, visit: https://www.courtnayerichard.com/bookingConnect with me: Website: www.courtnayerichard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwithcourtnaye/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutWCourtnayeEmail: Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Overcoming Overcommitment In today’s age and culture, it's easy to get caught up in a lot of busyness. Just about everybody is busy, and we often do much more than we’re capable of. We all want to succeed. We all want to overcome obstacles on our path. We all want to win and achieve our goals, but as women, wives, and moms, we are more prone to doing so much. Our to-do list and demands of the day are often too long that we find ourselves overcommitting even when we’re unaware of it. When we start missing dates, missing deadlines, dropping balls, and feeling detached from the people we love, that’s when we are probably doing too much. It’s important to remember that God calls us to rest, too. Psalm 127:2 tells, “It’s in vain for us to rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for He grants sleep to those He loves.” So if you feel guilty about pushing yourself so hard, you are not alone. Most of us are guilty of overcommitting, not being present enough, and wearing ourselves out (also unintentionally allowing the enemy to wear us out). However, we have to get back to the Word of God which reminds us to rest. God rested. Genesis 2:2 tells us, “God rested on the seventh day after He finished His work of creation.”Join the conversation with your host, Courtnaye Richard, as she shares ways we overcommit and push ourselves over the limit and how we can overcome overcommitment while fulfilling our God-given purpose. She shares that we can experience a beautiful balance between work and rest. Tune in!During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Introduction to the show [00:39] Today’s Focus: Overcoming Overcommitment[01:01] Are you feeling a little bit over-committed? Email me and let me know[02:33] What overcoming overcommitment really means [03:30] How as women, we overcommit day in and day out [04:03] How to overcome overcommitment [04:07] Acknowledging that you are overcommitted [06:20] Releasing the pressure to do everything [07:34] Checking the temperature of your house, get a shutdown time[08:52] Watching out for Satan’s schemes to wear us out [10:36] God is calling us to balance it out and find rest Psalm 127:2 and Gen. 2:2[12:45] Tips on how to plan and find your rest [17:02] Knowing your limit and setting healthy boundaries [19:23] Ending the show and calls to action Scriptures and Quotes: •We all know when we feel overcommitted, that time when we’re feeling extremely exhausted, fatigued, spent, and our calendar is bursting.•When we say yes to more things than we need to say yes to, we get overcommitted. •When we’re overextended and not well rested, we become cranky and mean; and we’re not good people to be around.•Get some shutdown time, relax and enjoy your home life.•We’ve got to be sober and alert; the enemy wants to wear us out not just with trials and persecution of our faith, but also through busyness. •Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we’re God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, and we should walk in them.•We’ve got work to do, and the enemy knows that, so he is going to try to get us to overcommit. •Galatians 6:9 encourages, “Don’t grow weary in well doing for in due season you shall reap. if you faint not.” •Know your limit and how much you can take on; if you’re going too fast, overcommitted, doing too much, or pushing it over the limit, you will hurt people along the way. Don’t crash and burn. Pay attention to your life and know your capacity. Thank you for listening!If you need prayer or just want to share, reach out to me directly atinsideoutwithcourtnaye@gmail.comResources: FREE Digital "Life Management Planner for Busy... Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Conquering ComparisonSometimes we don’t like to admit that we struggle with comparison, but most of us do. Whether it’s wives comparing to wives, singles to other singles, speakers to other speakers, moms to other moms, or writers to other writers, it’s still comparison and can be debilitating. Oftentimes, we measure ourselves to others and feel like we are not good enough or that we should be doing more. As kingdom women, God does not want us to compare ourselves to other people. He wants us to be satisfied with what He has given us. Being content in the state that we are in is of great gain, for God will give us more if that is His will (1 Tim 6:6). It’s time we stop comparing ourselves and start enjoying the life God has already given us.Join the conversation with your host, Courtnaye Richard, as she shares what conquering comparison is, how comparison manifests in our lives, and ways to overcome it to live a contented and joyful life. No one is perfect, but acknowledging your struggle, confessing to God, hiding the scriptures in your heart, and guarding your heart is the way to overcome.Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about:[00:00] Introduction to the show [00:38] Today’s Focus: Conquering Comparison[02:01] What conquering comparison is all about [03:13] Five ways to conquer comparison [03:18] 1. Overcoming hidden jealousy that stems in the heart [05:42] 2. Envy and resentment and how to rise above them[07:47] Developing inner purity; James 3:16, Mat 15:19, Galatians 6:4 [09:45] 3. Discontentment and how to get rid of it through joy and gratitude[13:19] 4. Deprivation and ways to conquer it with truth from the scripture [14:20] Storytime: God has good things in store for you [15:28] 5. Getting rid and conquering covetousness [17:10] A quick recap of the show [18:10] Ending the show and calls to action Scriptures and Quotes: •Examine your heart and realize that you are struggling, be open and confess to God•Hide the word in your heart and conquer jealousy by loving people•When jealousy leads to envy, it becomes evil and causes resentment •There are consequences for comparison, there are consequences for jealousy and envy, and you have to stop them and overcome them•James 3:16 - where envying and strife are, there is confusion, and every evil work•Matthew 15:19 - from the heart comes evil thoughts; murder, sexual immorality, lying, and slander •Comparison allows us to go in a place of self-doubt, not good enough, and when pride gets in the way, we start getting into the I/me factor which is not good or healthy•Choose joy and continue occupying and conquering comparison until Jesus returns for us•1 Timothy 6:6 – Remember, godliness with contentment is great gain •Also, remember that Jesus Christ is coming back, so let’s get ready from the inside out Thank you for listening!If you need prayer or just want to share, reach out to me directly at insideoutwithcourtnaye@gmail.comResources: Grab my FREE ebook, “Compare Not!” at https://www.courtnayerichard.com/comparenotebookHosting an event, visit: https://www.courtnayerichard.com/bookingConnect with me Website: www.courtnayerichard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwithcourtnaye/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutWCourtnayeEmail: Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.