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 ...
Dec 30, 2020•28 min
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 t...
Dec 28, 2020•15 min
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 g...
Dec 23, 2020•18 min
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...
Dec 21, 2020•16 min
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...
Dec 16, 2020•15 min
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 !...
Dec 14, 2020•13 min
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 j...
Dec 09, 2020•17 min
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 fou...
Dec 07, 2020•15 min
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: web...
Dec 02, 2020•20 min
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 | ins...
Nov 30, 2020•7 min
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...
Nov 25, 2020•30 min
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...
Nov 23, 2020•41 min
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...
Nov 18, 2020•17 min
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 ...
Nov 16, 2020•13 min
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 regular...
Nov 11, 2020•28 min
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...
Nov 09, 2020•10 min
In this episode I’m tackling two different lies with business coach and mother, Somer Phoebus - I am a bad parent and I’m not productive. Somer gives tips on how to better parent your children as individuals, merging parenting styles, and maintaining a thriving marriage. She also shares about how being productive looks different for everyone and breaks down some common lies around productivity. And here’s the kicker – she offers some practical ideas on how we can bring parenting and productivity...
Nov 04, 2020•43 min
Over the years I’ve coached hundreds of women and I’ve found there are three common lies that keep us from being healthy: 1. An all or nothing mentality 2. I’ve tried it all, so what’s the point? 3. If I accept where I am, I’ll be okay Full show notes for today can be found at jessicahottle.com/podcast ! Don’t forget to check out Jessica’s Spirit Soul Body coaching group and join the conversation on her Instagram ! Follow Jessica: Website | Instagram | freebies...
Nov 02, 2020•16 min
In Lie #45 I’m talking with my friend and award-winning graphic and web designer Jessica Freeman about the lie that we don’t have enough experience to do what God is calling us to do. When God calls us to act, we never feel qualified to undertake what’s ahead of us. But the good news is that you’re not responsible for the outcome, only for for saying yes and starting where you are. You can trust that He is good, and if He’s calling you to it, He’ll provide for you every step of the way. Full sho...
Oct 28, 2020•31 min
On this episode I’m talking about eliminating the stigma of different body types. These stigmas aid in how we misplace our worth because of the narratives about what’s “normal” and acceptable. I’m not here to normalize anything or tell you to accept something – the truth is that we can honor our bodies and steward them well. Take some time today and ask what God is calling you to do and consider what’s best for your body. What feels good in the body that you’re in right now and how can you honor...
Oct 26, 2020•15 min
I’m excited to share this talk with you that I had with growth coach and podcaster Monica Packer about the lie of I am broken. Monica is all about progress and is passionate about helping people move from what feels broken to walking in their true identity. In this chat, she addresses our humanity. We cannot live up to a standard of perfection, but we also don’t live to a standard of brokenness. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com ! Follow Monica: Website | Instagr...
Oct 21, 2020•28 min
Today’s Truth Talk is based on a sermon I heard about "fast-food Christianity". You pull up in the drive-thru and order what you want, then you wait. And when you don’t get what you order or they leave something out, it’s frustrating. But that’s how we treat Christianity. When we pray, wait and things don’t work out the way we think they should, we begin to question who God is. Take a moment today to check where your heart is. Are the thoughts you’re thinking based on others’ opinions instead of...
Oct 19, 2020•19 min
In this episode I’m exposing the lie that children are really expensive with author of the book Lies Moms Believe: And How the Gospel Refutes Them , Rebekah Hardgraves. In the book, Rebekah discusses 32 common lies that moms believe and while we don’t get to all of them in this chat, she does break down the lies that we need to be Pinterest perfect, that mom guilt is something we have to live with, and that are children are nuisances. Be sure to check out Rebekah’s book Lies Moms Believe: And Ho...
Oct 14, 2020•30 min
In part 3 of my Fight Against Human Trafficking series I’m talking with Rebecca Bender, an author, survivor and award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. Rebecca graciously shares about the six years she spent in modern-day slavery and helps us understand the cult psychology behind the manipulation of human traffickers. She also tells us the un-cinematic truth how trafficking plays out in our different communities, the two biggest types of trafficking and their vulnerabil...
Oct 12, 2020•39 min
Every week Jessica addresses a lie that you may be believing. With every lie, she unpacks it and brings truth to it that you can apply to your life today. Jessica is passionate about changing the way you think to change the way you live. I want to warn you before you listen that this might be triggering for some of you as my guest, personal coach and author Jill Monaco, shares candidly about sexual abuse that she suffered within the church and how it lead her to believe the lie that it was her f...
Oct 07, 2020•32 min
Every week Jessica addresses a lie that you may be believing. With every lie, she unpacks it and brings truth to it that you can apply to your life today. Jessica is passionate about changing the way you think to change the way you live. In this episode Jessica is talking with Brittany Goff, host of the Wheatful Woman Podcast and owner of Wheat and Honey Co. , about practical steps of how to discover our purpose, leading through love and action, and how fear and overthinking may be stopping us f...
Oct 05, 2020•28 min
Every week Jessica addresses a lie that you may be believing. With every lie, she unpacks it and brings truth to it that you can apply to your life today. Jessica is passionate about changing the way you think to change the way you live. Have you ever stood in the checkout line and noticed the magazines promoting a quick way to achieve “the perfect body”? In this episode I’m talking with Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer Clara Norfleet about where we get the idea at there is a ...
Sep 30, 2020•27 min
Every week Jessica addresses a lie that you may be believing. With every lie, she unpacks it and brings truth to it that you can apply to your life today. Jessica is passionate about changing the way you think to change the way you live. We've all been through seasons in life that we felt would never end. Seasons that feel overwhelming and you find yourself asking God why He'd allow it. The truth is that He can see our whole story and with God, no season is wasted. When bad things happen, He's s...
Sep 28, 2020•13 min
Every week Jessica addresses a lie that you may be believing. With every lie, she unpacks it and brings truth to it that you can apply to your life today. Jessica is passionate about changing the way you think to change the way you live. On Lie #40 Jessica talks with writer Tabitha Panariso about hustle culture verses personal capacity and the lie that we need to do it all. Tabitha shares about her breaking point and what changes she saw by honoring her personal capacity boundaries. Ask yourself...
Sep 23, 2020•31 min
Every week Jessica addresses a lie that you may be believing. With every lie, she unpacks it and brings truth to it that you can apply to your life today. Jessica is passionate about changing the way you think to change the way you live. In this Truth Talk Jessica is offering 7 tips on how to stick to a workout plan that will help you combine faith and fitness. Start today by praying, “Lord, when I train my body, train my heart.” 1 Timothy 4:8, “For physical training is of some value, but godlin...
Sep 21, 2020•18 min