As you walk through life, are you feeling stuck in relationships or frozen by fear? Perhaps you even feel unsure of how to draw closer to God. We certainly felt that way in the past, which is why Mark and I faced our fears, mustered up some courage, and did the hard work to move from the 1.0 versions of ourselves to the 2.0 life and 2.0 relationship we enjoy now.
I know my guest for today’s conversation not only has a passion for helping people journey through fear to freedom, but she also understands what it takes to face your life with courage.
Ann White is an author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher. She is the founder of Courage For Life, a ministry dedicated to helping people find restoration, hope, and healing as they learn how to walk with God-given courage in the face of fear.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to move away from fear-based decision-making
- Ann’s personal story of turning to courage
- Practical tips to courageously take the next step in the face of fear
- And more!
When I read Ann’s book, I knew she would be the perfect guest to give a fresh perspective on living a 2.0 life!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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- [BOOK] Courage For Life: Discover a life full of confidence, hope, and opportunity!
- Courage For Life Bible
- Connect with Ann on her website, Facebook, or Instagram
- As a thank you for listening, get your 3 free eBooks.
My Key Takeaways:
1) Remove your masks. Before this journey into courage can begin, we need to have a long, honest look at who we are inside. Many of us have donned “masks,” whether it’s due to people pleasing, inherited from our family culture, or a result of fear. We tend to use these masks to hide the parts of ourselves that we consider inadequate or unattractive. But we have to be willing to pull those masks off in order to be truly known by ourselves and others.
2) Living out of courage doesn’t mean that fear doesn’t exist. As Ann said, “If there is no fear, then there is no courage.” Rather than waiting for fear to disappear, we can choose to trust God with the next step. Living courageously means stepping out in faith, even when the path ahead feels uncertain, and leaving the outcome in His hands.
3) Start by being open to courage. This looks like being willing to take on any opportunity that God may send your way. Courage will look different for every person. It could mean having a conversation with someone even if it puts you outside of your comfort zone. It could be committing to living a life free of masks that distort who you really are. Or, it could be something more drastic, like shifting careers. Whatever it is for you, I encourage you to spend some time in prayer this week, asking that God would help you be open and ready for these opportunities.
About Ann:
Ann White is an author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher. She is the founder of Courage For Life, a ministry dedicated to creating resources that foster emotional health and spiritual growth for everyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God. Ann has a deep desire to extend love, mercy, and encouragement to others. Ann resides in Florida, where she also fills the roles of wife, mother, and grandmother.
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