Building Yourself with Grace | Grace-Filled Mindset & Faith for Christian Moms

17.A | Affirmations for Christmas: Christ-Centered Peace, Joy, and Meaning for Christian Moms

In the middle of the Christmas busyness, expectations, and holiday noise, this episode is an invitation to slow down and remember the true reason for the season — Jesus Christ.
These affirmations are inspired by meaningful Christmas traditions and symbols that point us back to Christ, reminding us that even simple moments can be sacred. Together, we reflect on peace, generosity, kindness, and Christlike love — the heart of Christmas.
This episode is meant to be a gentle pause. A moment to breathe. A soft place to land when the season feels full.
You can repeat these affirmations out loud, hold them quietly in your heart, or simply listen and let them settle as a prayer.
May this time help you feel grounded, present, and reminded that Christ’s light is already with you — in your home, your motherhood, and your heart.
Merry Christmas, Mama. 🎄🤍
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call
(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall 
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program
➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS 
 
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter
➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources 
 
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess
➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/ 
 
📬 Email me directly
➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com 

17 | Why I Believe in Santa Claus: Finding Christ in Christmas Traditions

Christmas can feel busy, overwhelming, and full of mixed messages — especially as Christian moms trying to keep Christ at the center of our homes.
In this special Christmas episode of Building Yourself with Grace, I share why I still believe in Santa Claus — not as a distraction from Jesus Christ, but as a beautiful symbol that points our hearts back to Him.
You’ll hear a heartfelt reading from the beloved children’s book I Believe in Santa Claus by Diane G. Adamson, a reflection on the deeper meaning behind common Christmas symbols, and a poem I wrote called The Reason for the Season.
Together, we’ll talk about how traditions like Santa, wreaths, candles, gifts, and even candy canes can become intentional tools to teach our children about:
Christlike love
Giving and generosity
The Light of the World
Eternal life and hope
Peace in the middle of the holiday rush
This episode is an invitation to slow down, shift perspective, and rediscover how Christmas traditions — when taught with intention — can lead our families closer to Christ, not further away.
Whether you’re feeling joyful, stretched thin, or somewhere in between, this message is a reminder that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season, and His light can be found in the small, meaningful moments we create at home. 🎄✨
✨Mentioned Resources
"I Believe in Santa Claus" by Diane G. Adamson
https://a.co/d/6dcrSw8 
"The Reason for the Season" by Jenna Azera
https://shorturl.at/cgIIe 
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call
(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall 
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program
➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS 
 
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter
➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources 
 
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess
➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/ 
 
📬 Email me directly
➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com 

16.A | Affirmations: Healing from Postpartum Depression and Miscarriage with Christ

If you are walking through postpartum depression, healing after miscarriage, or carrying quiet grief that feels too heavy to name, this affirmation episode is for you.
These affirmations are inspired by Episode 16, my deeply moving conversation with Bridget McCann, where she shares her journey through postpartum depression, anxiety, and miscarriage — and how her faith in Christ carried her when she felt like she had reached her breaking point.
In this gentle affirmation episode, you’ll be reminded that:
You are not broken
You are not forgotten
You are not alone
These affirmations are meant to be a soft place to land — words of truth you can return to when your strength feels thin and your heart feels tired. They are rooted in the hope that Christ has descended below all things, and because of Him, you can never fall beyond His reach.
You can listen while resting, breathing, or simply being still. Say the affirmations out loud, in your heart, or let them wash over you — exactly where you are today.
Healing doesn’t have to be rushed. Grace meets you here.
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call
(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)
➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall 
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program
➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS 
 
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter
➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources 
 
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess
➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/ 
 
📬 Email me directly
➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com 

16 | Navigating Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Faith: A Christian Mom's Journey of Healing with Bridget McCann

In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, I sit down with my dear friend Bridget to talk about her journey through postpartum depression, anxiety, and miscarriage — and how her faith in Christ carried her through some of the darkest seasons of her life.
Bridget shares what it felt like to walk through overwhelming emotional struggles, moments of hopelessness, and the fear of hitting rock bottom — only to discover that Christ is the rock beneath our feet, even when we feel like we’re falling.
Together, we talk about:
What postpartum depression and anxiety can really feel like for Christian moms
Navigating miscarriage and grief while trying to keep going
Why struggling does not mean you are broken or failing
How Christ descends below all things so He can lift us up
Finding hope, healing, and grace in seasons when faith feels fragile
This conversation is for any mom who has felt overwhelmed, lost, or afraid that she’s not doing enough — or that she’s somehow alone in her pain. Bridget’s story is a reminder that even when heaven feels quiet, God is still near, and we are never falling alone.
If you are walking through postpartum mental health challenges, grief after miscarriage, or a season of deep emotional struggle, this episode offers compassion, understanding, and a gentle reminder that healing is possible — one step, one prayer, one breath at a time.
💌Connect with Bridget McCann
Instagram
@itsbridgetelaine
@bridge_beween.the.lines
Postpartum Resources Recommneded by Bridget
Be Well Balanced Health - Hormone Support - Andrea Skates
https://bewellbalancedhealth.com/hormones-for-women  
Utah Therapy Works - Adam Thompson
https://utahtherapyworks.com/ 
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email me directly➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com

15.A | Affirmations: Letting Go of Worry & Trusting God as a Christian Mom

Hey Mama — if worry has been weighing on your heart lately, this episode is for you.
Today’s affirmation practice is inspired by Episode 15, where we talked about six powerful, faith-filled strategies to overcome worry and reclaim peace in your mind and heart.In this calming, Scripture-aligned affirmation session, you’ll learn how to:
Release what you cannot control and place it gently into God’s hands
Shift your thoughts from fear to truth
Practice gratitude as a spiritual antidote to anxiety
Let go of the “what ifs” and lean into God’s promises
Whether you’re doing dishes, nursing your baby, driving, or hiding in the bathroom for a moment of quiet — this short, peaceful affirmation episode will help you reconnect with God’s comfort and breathe again.
Take a deep breath, Mama.Worry doesn’t get the final say — God does.And He is already taking care of what’s ahead of you. 💛
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email me directly➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com

15 | 6 Ways Christian Moms Can Stop Worrying and Start Living in God’s Peace

Mama, if worry feels like your constant companion, you’re not alone.Motherhood brings real pressures, real fears, and real mental load… but God never intended for you to carry it all by yourself.
In today’s episode, we’re walking through 6 Christ-centered ways to stop worrying and step into God’s peace, inspired by both Scripture and timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie’s classic How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.(That book changed my life — and today, those tools are here to bless you too.)
We’ll talk about:✨ Why worry drains your mind, body, and spirit✨ The simple teachings of Jesus about focusing on today instead of tomorrow✨ How to stop replaying fears, future “what ifs,” and past regrets✨ Practical, peaceful steps to calm your mind when it starts spiraling✨ How gratitude, truth, and surrender actually restore emotional peace✨ How trusting God (with the things you can’t control) brings real relief
If your heart has been heavy…If your mind has been loud…If you’re craving peace you can feel…This episode will meet you right where you are.
Jesus showed us how to live one day at a time — with trust, with presence, and with peace.Let’s learn to follow that example together, Mama. 💛
 
📚Mentioned Resources
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
https://a.co/d/8o5W6Bd
How Worrying Affects the Body written by Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD
https://www.webmd.com/balance/how-worrying-affects-your-body 
 
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email me directly➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com

14.A | Mindful Motherhood: A Gentle Meditation & Affirmations for Busy Moms with Kelly Smith

If you’ve been craving a moment of calm in the middle of motherhood, this episode is for you. 💛
Today, yoga and meditation instructor Kelly Smith joins us to lead a gentle, peaceful affirmation meditation created specifically for you amazing moms. This short practice helps you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the truth of who you are — a capable, loved, and divinely supported mother.
As you listen, you’ll be guided through affirmations that remind you:
✨ You are the perfect mother for your children✨ You don’t have to do it all✨ You are enough, even on the hard days
Find a quiet place (even the bathroom counts!), take a deep breath, and let this meditation fill your mind, heart, and spirit with peace.
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email me directly➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com

14 | What Is Meditation? A Christian Mom’s Guide to Mindfulness, Peace, and Mental Clarity with Kelly Smith

Have you ever wondered what meditation really is — or how it fits into your life as a Christian mom?
In today’s episode, I sit down with meditation and yoga instructor Kelly Smith to talk about what meditation actually means, how it differs from mindfulness, and why these practices can beautifully support your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We also address the common concerns many Christian women have around meditation, and how to approach it in a way that aligns with your faith and draws you closer to God.
Kelly shares simple, accessible ways to create stillness, quiet your thoughts, and invite more peace into your busy days — even in the chaos of motherhood. If you’ve ever felt curious about meditation but unsure where to start, this conversation will leave you encouraged, grounded, and confident in exploring it through a Christ-centered lens.
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Kelly’s Podcasts
🎧 Mindful in Minutes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindful-in-minutes-meditation/id1295718287 
🎧 Meditation Mama
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-mama-guided-meditations-for-pregnancy-labor/id1536210147 
Recommended Children’s Book on Meditation
📘 Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean 
(Beautiful, simple practices you can use with your littles!)
https://a.co/d/cRIuvsW 
 
Connect with Kelly Smith
Website: yogaforyouonline.com 
Instagram @yogaforyouonline
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💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Apply for The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email me directly➤ buildingyourselfwithgrace@gmail.com

13.A | Faith-Filled Gratitude Affirmations for the Busy Christian Mom

Today’s affirmations are inspired by Episode 13, where we talked about how gratitude can shift your mindset, strengthen your faith, and help you notice God’s hand even in the chaos of motherhood.
These gentle, faith-filled affirmations will help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with God’s goodness — whether you’re in a season of joy, exhaustion, overwhelm, or simply trying to make it through the day.
If you’ve been feeling distracted, discouraged, or caught in comparison, this episode is for you. Let these truths fill your heart with peace, energy, and renewed perspective as you move through your daily routines.
Take a deep breath, Mama. God is here, and there is always something to thank Him for. 🌿
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Learn More About The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join our Free Christian Mom Facebook Community — Grace in the Mess➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email me directly➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com

13 | How Gratitude Can Bring Joy, Energy, and God's Presence Into Your Motherhood

Have you ever walked through a season where gratitude felt impossible?Where exhaustion, comparison, or overwhelm drowned out the ability to see anything good?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the power of gratitude — not the shallow “just be thankful” message the world gives, but the biblical, heart-changing, peace-bringing gift God intended it to be.
Together we’ll explore:
✨ What gratitude really means (and why it’s more than polite thank-yous)✨ Why God calls us to gratitude, even in the hard seasons✨ How gratitude rewires your brain and body for peace, joy, and emotional regulation✨ What gratitude looks like in everyday motherhood, even in the mess and meltdowns✨ How gratitude helps you overcome comparison✨ Simple, doable gratitude habits for your daily routine as a busy Christian mom
Gratitude doesn’t ignore the hard — it invites God into it.It softens your heart, opens your eyes, and becomes the bridge between grace and peace.
If you’ve been stretched thin or craving a fresh perspective… this episode will help you see God’s hand in your home, your motherhood, and your heart again. 💛
📚 Resources Mentioned
🌿 Mayo Clinic — Can Expressing Gratitude Improve Health?➤ https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/can-expressing-gratitude-improve-health
🌿 11 | Trusting God in Your Spiritual Wilderness with Desiri Wightman: Navigating Special Needs Parenting and Marriage When Heaven Feels Silent➤ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-yourself-with-grace-grace-filled-mindset/id1838704272?i=1000736255966
🌿 “Gratitude" from the Full Cup podcast➤ https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tFPl3krFWoLgNql06CbfQ?si=JE2QiJIeScyO2PmrbHEq8w
🌿Christina Costa: How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain | TED➤ https://youtu.be/NJerBBTy074?si=8UoVyNgl2vyq5iRX
💛 Ways to Grow & Connect
🌿 Book Your Free 30-Minute Grace Reset Call(A calm, grace-filled space to renew your mind and spirit.)➤ https://calendly.com/buildingyourselfwithgrace/graceresetcall
🌿 Learn More About The Grace-Minded Mom Coaching Program➤ https://shorturl.at/w7XbS
💌 Subscribe to The Grace Letter➤ https://buildingyourselfwithgrace.kit.com/resources
👩‍👧‍👦 Join the Grace in the Mess Facebook Community➤ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HjgsAK1cz/
📬 Email Me Directly➤ jennaazera@buildingyourselfwithgrace.com