Although waiting isn't fun, God does a lot to develop us before our dreams are fulfilled. It's up to us to recognize that or we can just sit and wait in the hurt and not get all that God wants for us-He wants us to be mature and complete-not lacking anything. The Favored Journey team has been studying "Relationship Goals" by Michael Todd and you can listen for details to sign up for an online discussion on the book or e-mail [email protected].

Overview:Catch up with your Favored Journey Team (Angie & Farren) as we introduce the next series...Relationship Goals.Single, dating, married, ready for mating? Ha! We're talking Relationship Goals with Brittany Wilkerson as she shares some of her biggest takeaways from Michael Todd's book Relationship Goals. Join us in the Relationship Goals Group Online Study:https://favoredjourney.com/events  <<Sign up here!Resources mentioned in this episode:Relationship Goals by Michael ToddKellys Korner Singles IGThe Secure Relationship IGSingle Is Your Superpower by Case Kenny

Samuel Maynes makes everyone laugh with his voices and impersonations, but most of all, he has a heart for helping people understand and apply God's word to their lives. He shares about how he does that and how he and his wife strive to be faithful on a regular basis even through the hard times.

Do you ever ask yourself how to fulfill your roles and responsibilities when it feels like there is more than your can handle?  Heather talks about knowing your season and being mindful of what you are called to do in that certain season. Approaching each season we're in with prayer, scriptures, and wise community are key components to fulfilling the roles in your life.This is one episode that you will definitely want to sit down to listen with a note pad!  Heather is full of wisdom and we're so happy that each of you get to hear her today! 

Do you still pursue your spouse? Do you listen to understand? Do you spend more time fighting in marriage or fighting for your marriage? Well, this week we’re back with Dan & Heidi Cornell for PART 2 of our interview with them. Last week was all about parenting and this week…it’s all about healthy marriage and communication! 

Dan and Heidi are a fun couple!  They share their story and some of their background. Dan is an elementary school counselor and Heidi is an elementary school teacher.  They are the parents of three children all out of the house now and, as Heidi shares, by the grace of God they still have great relationships with their kids!They share some great tools to support kids understanding their feelings and processing those feelings in a healthy way.  Heidi refers to http://www.consciousdiscipline.com as a great resource for teachers and families to help their kids in building resilience skills.

Are there any people in your life where every encounter with them leaves you emotionally exhausted. The backhanded compliments, constantly playing the victim, the confusion creator, the chaos craver, the humble hater…these people seem so sweet on the outside, but on the inside they’re arrogant, manipulative and maybe even narcisstic …where only the people closest to them begin to see the real person underneath and feel the destruction they manufacture. Well, today to kick off this series on Creating Healthy minds…since it IS Mental Health Awareness Month….we’re talking with Licensed Counselor Angie Hernandez-Harris  about TOXIC people…what the traits are, how we need to listen to that internal alarm that says danger when we’re around certain people, and how to respond. She also provides so many great resources in this episode.CONTACT INFO:Angie Hernandez Counseling, LLCEmail: [email protected]: 208-863-6037RESOURCES: Toxic People: 10 Ways of Dealing With People Who Make Your Life Miserable by Dr. Lillian Glass The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People: How to Reclaim Your Power from Narcissists and Other Manipulators by Shahida ArabiPower & Abuse Cycle http://www.ncdsv.org/images/PowerControlwheelNOSHADING.pdfThe 5 Love Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Gottman Institute https://www.gottman.com/The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Dr. Nadine Burke HarrisUnf#ck Your Boundaries: Build Better Relationships Through Consent, Communication, and Expressing Your Needs by Faith Harper, PhDThe Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker

Cassie shares how she was able to get through hard things and grow in beautiful ways. Cassie works with leaders that minister to teens and encourage them in pursuing and growing in their faith. She is a wife, mom, leader, airbnb superhost, and fan of laying in her hammock!

First, we are celebrating surpassing our 1000th download! Yay! Thank you to all of you who have tuned in and listened. We hope you've been encouraged by the stories of our amazing guests. Also, thank you to our guests for sharing your stories and being an inspiration for others!Next, since we're just finishing up our Beauty Out of Ashes series, we share some of our own beauty out of ashes moments and how we worked through some tough moments.Last, we share what's coming up on the podcast. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month...so we will be interviewing guests on mental health issues ranging from identifying toxic behaviors and mom rage to just how to create and maintain a healthy mind.Visit our website:favoredjourney.comPodcast Partner: My Minerals MakeupDiscount Code: flawedandfavored10

Niki was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to undergo surgery with very little preparation. It was a whirlwind of surgeons, decisions, and little preparations before she had to be admitted for surgery leaving her husband at the elevator not to be by her side until she was fully released from the hospital. She shares in that time how she never felt alone thanks to her faith and trust in Jesus Christ.