Struggling with overthinking, procrastination, or analysis paralysis? In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we explore how to retrain your brain to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Learn why your mind treats uncertainty as unsafe, how insecurity fuels perfectionism, and the

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Do you feel like comparison is draining your energy and stealing your confidence? We’ve all heard the saying “comparison is the thief of joy,” but that’s not what the Bible says. Jesus promised in John 16:22 that no one can take your joy. What comparison actually steals is your agency—your God-given

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Do you ever feel unseen in your walk with God? Like you’re showing up, serving, and praying, but the fruit just isn’t there yet? That’s because intimacy with God often feels like obscurity — and in this episode, I’ll show you why that hidden season is actually preparation, not punishment.We’ll unpac

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You know what to do—pray, study, rest, set boundaries—but staying consistent still feels impossible. In this episode, Dr. Sharla unpacks Romans 7 alongside neuroscience to explain the real reason your follow-through keeps falling apart—and why it’s not laziness, lack of discipline, or a character fl

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You’re praying, serving, and doing all the “right” things—but deep down, you’re still waiting for God to prove His love through external validation. The relationship, the career move, the glow-up, the house—all as receipts that your suffering wasn’t in vain.This week’s Accountability Session is abou

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We’re continuing our How to Build a Life That Doesn’t Exhaust You series—and this week is all about how agency works when God calls you to live inside your scope.In Haggai 2, God’s people struggled to stay motivated when the temple they were rebuilding looked smaller and less impressive than Solomon

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You’re planning your week, checking boxes, doing all the “right” things—but still feeling overloaded, overbooked, and on the edge of burnout.That’s why we’re meeting here for our Weekly Accountability Session. Every Sunday night, we’ll pause together to invite God into our plans, get honest about ou

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You’re doing what you’re “supposed” to do—praying, showing up, serving, working hard—but the results still don’t match the effort. The exhaustion is growing, the resentment is creeping in, and deep down, you’re starting to wonder: Did I miss God?In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down how survival m

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If you’re constantly exhausted—even while trying to “do all the right things”—you’re not alone. In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, Dr. Sharla exposes the spiritual danger of emotional illiteracy and how it keeps high-functioning, faith-driven women stuck in cycles of overcommitment, discon

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Not all burnout is from doing too much. Sometimes it’s from doing the wrong thing for too long—even if it looked holy. Even if you called it obedience.In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we expose one of the most overlooked causes of Christian burnout: spiritual misalignment. You’ll learn w

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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like God changed the plan on you? In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we break down the four ways God prunes us to restore spiritual pace and protect our purpose: removal, redirection, reconstruction, and rest. This teaching dives deep into how pruning sh

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In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we expose how burnout, spiritual disconnection, and emotional exhaustion are often the result of spiritual misalignment, not lack of effort. God isn't punishing you—He’s pruning you to protect your stamina, preserve your fruit, and realign your pace with

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Are you exhausted but still pushing? Doing “all the right things” but still anxious, resentful, or numb? You may be trapped in the Productivity Gospel™—a deceptive belief system that’s stolen peace from an entire generation of believers.In this powerful episode of Prescription for Purpose, we expose

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Dr. Sharla returns to the mic with one of the most vulnerable and faith-filled episodes yet. After walking through a season marked by devastating loss—the passing of her beloved dog Kayla and her Nana—Sharla opens up about what it really takes to move forward when obedience to God costs you emotiona

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You’ve been faithful, obedient, and consistent—but you still feel spiritually dry, emotionally disconnected, and overwhelmed by the very thing you prayed for. If you’re wondering why God feels silent or why your blessings feel heavier than expected, this episode is your confirmation: you are not off

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Are you doing everything “right”—praying, obeying, showing up for your calling—but still feel spiritually dry, disconnected, or numb? If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God in all of this?”, this episode is for you.In this powerful and practical teaching, Dr. Sharla breaks down why emotional silence fr

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Are you walking in obedience—but still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in survival mode? You might be in your Promised Land—but with Eden expectations. In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down why purpose often feels hard, even when you're exactly where God called you to be.Drawing fr

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Are you spiritually busy but emotionally empty? In this episode, Dr. Sharla continues the Four Horsemen of Spiritual Sabotage series with the final two patterns that may be keeping you stuck in cycles of performance and shallow repentance: Performance Without Purpose and Confession Without Convictio

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Are you doing all the right things—reading your Bible, praying, serving—but still feeling spiritually stuck, dry, or disconnected? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down the first two of the Four Horsemen of Spiritual Sabotage that secretly undermine your faith: Information Without Intimacy and Obe

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Are you doing everything you know to do—praying, serving, staying strong—but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down three more hidden survival strategies that look like strength but are actually stunting your spiritual growth: hyper-independence,

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Are you doing all the “right” things—praying, journaling, setting boundaries—but still feel numb, stuck, or spiritually disconnected? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down two hidden survival strategies that feel faithful on the surface but are actually sabotaging your growth: spiritual bypassing

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You’ve prayed. Fasted. Journaled. Talked it through with your therapist, your wise counsel, even the prophet. So why are you still stuck? This episode is for the high-functioning, self-aware woman who already has clarity—but hasn’t made the move. And spoiler: it’s not confusion. It’s avoidance. The

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Sis, let’s get real—your client isn’t stuck because she’s confused. She’s stuck because she’s comfortable. In this premiere of Clinician’s Corner, we’re exposing the four lies keeping your clients trapped in roles, responsibilities, and identities God never called them to carry.We break down how tra

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Think you’re being loyal to a role, a job, or a relationship? Think again. In this episode of the Prescription for Purpose Podcast, Dr. Sharla exposes how fear disguises itself as faithfulness—and how comfort zones, trauma, and spiritual dullness keep you stuck in cycles God already called dead. You

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