Episode 185: 3 Strategies for Reconnecting With Your Spouse

Uncategorized Feb 05, 2025

Do you feel like your conversations with your spouse have become routine—just going through the motions? Are you craving a deeper connection but unsure how to bridge the gap? In this episode of Breaking Chains, I’m sharing three powerful yet simple strategies that will reignite intimacy, trust, and real connection in your marriage.

Too many relationships suffer from disconnection, not because love is gone, but because we’ve lost sight of how to truly see and engage with our partner. Whether you're feeling distant or just want to strengthen your bond, these practical tools will help you bring fresh energy and intention to your relationship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Curiosity Over Criticism – Shift your mindset from analyzing and judging to genuinely getting to know your spouse again.
  • Presence is Power – The way you show up in your marriage matters more than the words you say. Learn how to be fully engaged, heart, mind, and body.
  • Initiate, Don’t Wait...
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Episode 184: Counterculture Leadership with Kelly Roach

Uncategorized Jan 29, 2025

In this episode of Breaking Chains, I’m joined by someone who has personally mentored and inspired me over the years: Kelly Roach. Kelly is an eight-figure entrepreneur, international bestselling author, and faith-filled leader who’s on fire for helping others build businesses that align with their values and their calling.

Together, we dive into what it means to truly break the chains of outdated systems, fear-driven leadership, and societal pressures to achieve success. Kelly shares her journey of integrating faith and family into the center of her life and business—and how that shift unlocked true freedom, peace, and lasting impact.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re a slave to your business, afraid to let go of control, or unsure how to lead boldly while keeping your priorities in order, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

  • Countercultural Leadership: Why going against societal norms leads to more peace, fulfillment, and long-term success.
  • Faith...
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Episode 183: Break the Cycle Of Anxiety + Make Better Decisions (The Illusion of Comfort That Keeps Us Enslaved)

Uncategorized Jan 22, 2025

This week, Christine and Mark Jewell dive deep into a raw, real conversation about the illusion of comfort and need for control that keeps us in the prison of anxiety + fear.

Fear of failure. Fear of losing what we’ve worked so hard to build. Fear of what people will think or who will leave.

Fear is a terrible counselor - leading from this place always generates more presssure, contraction + anxiety which ultimately erodes our clarity and confidence.

Join us as Mark and I talk about our journey breaking the chains of anxiety and leading in life + business from a place of Faith, Clarity and Deep Trust

Key Takeaways:

  • How to Recognize Fear masquerading as “wisdom”
  • The Illusion of Comfort that’s robbing you right now
  • On the Ground Faith in Action: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
  • Practical Steps for getting OUT of an anxious state and leading from a powerful place

Notable Quotes:

  • “Fear is a...
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Episode 182: The Crushing: Finding Purpose in Life's Hardest Seasons

Uncategorized Jan 15, 2025

In this episode of Breaking Chains, Mark and I are diving into a topic that’s both raw and deeply personal—the crushing. We’re talking about those seasons when life feels unbearably heavy, when expectations are shattered, and when you’re left wondering how you’ll make it through.

We’re sharing from our own experiences of walking through these moments and what God has revealed to us about the purpose of the crushing. Spoiler alert: it’s not the end—it’s the beginning of something new.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • The Role of the Crushing: Why God allows these seasons and how they lead to breakthrough.
  • The Power of Surrender: Letting go of control to invite God’s order and renewal.
  • How Misaligned Priorities Lead to Heartache: And the beauty of allowing God to reset them.
  • Deep Rest as a Gateway to Fresh Vision: Why rest isn’t a luxury but a necessity for hearing God clearly.
  • Finding Hope in the Crushing:...
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Episode 182: The Crushing: Finding Purpose in Life's Hardest Seasons

Uncategorized Jan 15, 2025

In this episode of Breaking Chains, Mark and I are diving into a topic that’s both raw and deeply personal—the crushing. We’re talking about those seasons when life feels unbearably heavy, when expectations are shattered, and when you’re left wondering how you’ll make it through.

We’re sharing from our own experiences of walking through these moments and what God has revealed to us about the purpose of the crushing. Spoiler alert: it’s not the end—it’s the beginning of something new.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • The Role of the Crushing: Why God allows these seasons and how they lead to breakthrough.
  • The Power of Surrender: Letting go of control to invite God’s order and renewal.
  • How Misaligned Priorities Lead to Heartache: And the beauty of allowing God to reset them.
  • Deep Rest as a Gateway to Fresh Vision: Why rest isn’t a luxury but a necessity for hearing God clearly.
  • Finding Hope in the Crushing:...
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Episode 181: Healing Wounds, Breaking Chains and Walking in FREEDOM

Uncategorized Jan 08, 2025

In this episode of Breaking Chains, I’m sharing a message straight from my heart to yours as we welcome 2025. This is a time to reflect on what God has done, align ourselves with His promises, and step boldly into the abundant life we’re called to live.

If you’ve felt stuck, if you’re craving a deeper connection with God, or if you’re ready to finally experience a breakthrough, this conversation is for you. Today, I’m unpacking the key lessons from 2024, a powerful biblical framework for alignment and prosperity, and a challenge to walk into this year with faith that moves mountains.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • Believe God’s Promises: Why trusting that God wants to do amazing things for and through you changes everything.
  • Check Your Motives: How ensuring your heart aligns with God’s will unlocks the blessings you’ve been praying for.
  • Live By God’s Framework: The five spiritual principles that create lasting...
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Episode 180: Crafting a Year of Breakthrough + Freedom + Velocity!

Uncategorized Dec 25, 2024

In this episode of Breaking Chains, we’re leaning into the gifts of this season and getting ready to step boldly into 2025. I’m inviting you to slow down, reflect, and tune into the promises God has for your life in the year ahead. Whether you’re closing a chapter, starting a fresh one, or beginning a whole new book in your story, let’s talk about how to step into this new season with purpose, alignment, and unwavering faith.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

A Fresh Perspective on Reflection: How to celebrate progress, recognize God’s faithfulness, and release what’s no longer serving you.

God’s Promises for 2025: Why this is the year of Breakthrough, Jubilee, and Velocity—and how to claim them for your life.

Visioneering with God: Practical steps to dream bigger and align your plans with His purpose.

The Three Phases of Creation: How to envision, architect, and build a life that reflects your God-given calling.

Your Role in His...

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Episode 179: 10 Reflection Questions for a Powerful Year End

Uncategorized Dec 18, 2024

As we close out 2024 and step into the new year, I want to invite you into a practice that has been a game-changer in my life: asking better questions. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I use to reflect, celebrate, and align with God’s vision for my next season.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about where to focus next, this episode is for you. Reflection isn’t just about looking back—it’s about uncovering the lessons, victories, and moments where God was with you and for you.

Here’s what we’re diving into today:

  • The 5 powerful reflection questions I ask myself every December to celebrate progress and growth.
  • The 5 Holy Spirit-led questions that help me see where God showed up, guided me, and prepared me for what’s ahead.
  • The path from awareness to integration to embodiment—how to turn your insights into real, lasting transformation.

I’ll also share why this year-end practice,...

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Episode 178: Godā€™s Way vs. The Worldā€™s Way: Rethinking Goals and Breaking Free from Burnout with Gabe Cox

Uncategorized Dec 11, 2024

In this episode, I’m diving into an incredible conversation with Gabe Cox, a goal-planning and business strategist who’s passionate about helping women crush their goals—God’s way.

Together, we’re breaking down the difference between the world’s hustle-and-grind mindset and God’s kingdom system for living a purposeful, joy-filled life. Gabe shares her personal journey from burnout and striving to a life of obedience, simplicity, and deep impact.

This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone ready to shift their mindset, simplify their life, and align their goals with God’s vision. If you’re tired of doing things the world’s way and are ready to experience the freedom that comes from partnering with God, this conversation is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Aligning Goals with God’s Vision: How surrendering control allows you to achieve God-shaped goals.
  • Breaking Free from Burnout: Gabe’s...
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Episode 177: 5 Blocks to Experiencing God's Presence + Promises

Uncategorized Dec 04, 2024

If you’ve ever found yourself in a season where God feels distant, or you’re struggling to see His hand in your life, this one’s for you. Maybe you’re in that in-between space—waiting on a promise, grinding it out, or simply wondering, “Where is God in all of this?” In this episode, I’m sharing five key things that kept me from experiencing God’s presence in my life and how I moved past them to walk in His love, clarity, and provision.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • Blinded by Temporary Problems: How to lift your eyes above the immediate struggles and fix your focus on eternal truths.
  • Consumed by Unmet Expectations: The powerful shift that happens when you let go of "the gap" between where you are and where you think you should be.
  • Distracted by External Noise: Identifying and eliminating the distractions that pull you off course and drain your energy.
  • Laziness in Guarding Your Heart: Why protecting your spiritual,...
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