Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
17 Sneaky Lies You Might Be Believing (without realizing it)
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Ever notice how scrolling through social media leaves you feeling kind of... heavy? You see all those encouraging posts. The "you can do anything" quotes. The "I am enough" affirmations. The "hustle harder" motivation. And instead of feeling inspired, you just feel exhausted. Like you're failing at something you can't even name. Here's the thing: those messages aren't actually helping. They're crushing you with impossible expectations and setting you up to fail at things that were never yours to achieve in the first place. If you've ever felt like motivational messages make you feel worse instead of better, or if you're constantly hustling and feel guilty when you rest, today's episode is going to be so freeing. I'm talking with Erica Gwynn, author of That's Just Not True, and we're unpacking 17 lies you're probably believing without even realizing it. These aren't obvious lies. They're the half-truths that sound so good and biblical and empowering that we accept them without question. Things like "I can do anything," "I am enough," and "If I'm not hustling, I'm lazy." Erica breaks down why these messages (even the ones plastered all over Christian social media) are actually harmful, and what God's actual truth says instead. In this conversation, we talk about:
If you're exhausted from trying to "do it all" and never feeling like enough, this episode will help you breathe again. Where to Listen:
-- Brittany Ann Equipping Godly Women p.s. Wondering which lies you're struggling with personally (without even realizing it)? Erica's book That's Just Not True walks you through all 17 lies in detail, helping you identify which ones have taken root in your own heart and giving you practical steps to replace them with God's truth. It's the deeper dive you need to actually break free and start living in wild freedom. |
Brittany Ann | Equipping Godly Women
Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
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