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Ep. 214 | How Do I Stop People Pleasing? Finding Freedom Through God's Approval Instead of Everyone Else's
Do you struggle with people pleasing? Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, worrying about disappointing others, or constantly wondering what people think about you?

If you've ever asked, "How do I stop people pleasing?" you're not alone.

Many Christian women carry the weight of trying to make everyone happy—at work, at home, at church, and in their relationships. But constantly seeking approval can leave you exhausted, anxious, and feeling like you're never doing enough.

In today's episode, we're looking at what the Bible says about people pleasing and the fear of man. Together, we'll uncover why we crave other people's approval, how it affects our relationship with God, and how to find lasting freedom by resting in the approval that already belongs to us through Christ.

You'll learn:

• What people pleasing really is from a biblical perspective.
• How the fear of man quietly influences everyday decisions.
• Why saying "yes" to everything isn't always loving or faithful.
• The difference between biblical service and living for other people's approval.
• How healthy, God-honoring boundaries help you faithfully steward your time and energy.
• Practical questions to help you recognize when you're seeking approval instead of following God's leading.
• How your identity in Christ changes the way you respond to criticism, rejection, and disappointment.

Scripture Referenced

Proverbs 29:25

Galatians 1:10

Psalm 139

Colossians 3:23–24

Mentioned in This Episode
If you're tired of living overwhelmed and want practical, biblical guidance for creating healthier rhythms at home, work, and in your faith, my Faithfully Balanced course was created specifically for Christian working moms who want to live faithfully instead of frantically.

If you're looking for more personalized support, I also offer biblical counseling and Christian life coaching to help you apply God's Word to the challenges you're facing.

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Remember: You don't have to earn the approval of everyone around you. In Christ, you are already fully known, deeply loved, and completely accepted.

Do you find yourself losing your patience with your kids and wondering, "Why do I keep getting so angry?" If you're an overwhelmed Christian mom who feels guilty after yelling, snapping, or reacting in frustration, you're not alone—and you're not without hope.

In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're moving beyond parenting techniques to examine what God's Word says about anger. While exhaustion, stress, and busy schedules can make us more vulnerable, Scripture teaches that our reactions often reveal something deeper happening in our hearts.

Together, we'll explore how anger can expose misplaced desires for control, comfort, or unrealistic expectations, and how the gospel offers lasting transformation—not through trying harder, but through surrendering our hearts to Christ.

If you've ever struggled with mom anger, parenting guilt, or feeling like you're failing your children, this episode will encourage you with biblical truth, practical heart checks, and the hope that God is still at work in you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why anger is often a heart issue, not just an exhaustion issue.

What the Bible teaches about responding to frustration.

How your reactions reveal what's happening in your heart.

The difference between conviction and shame.

A practical biblical heart check for moments of frustration.

How God's grace brings hope, growth, and transformation in motherhood.

Key Scriptures:

James 1:19–20

Luke 6:45

Ephesians 4:26–32

🌿 Resources & Next Steps:

👉 Grab the Faithfully Balanced course for this special pricing window! The ultimate system to help you create space, peace, and alignment with God in the middle of your busy life.→

Check out the Faithfully Balanced Course — created to help you carry the mental and emotional load of motherhood, work, and faith with grace, clarity, and rest.

 

Download the “Is It God or Anxiety?” Discernment Guide — a simple, Scripture-rooted tool to help you filter your thoughts and find clarity.

 

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Overwhelmed Working Mom? You're Allowed to Rest in the Middle

Do you ever sit in the parking lot for one extra second before walking into work, wondering if anyone actually sees how much you're carrying? Or catch yourself feeling guilty for falling asleep before you even open your Bible app?

If you're a busy, working Christian mom running on empty, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about why you're not behind, you're not failing — you're simply in the middle of a hard, full season. And the middle is holy ground too.

In this episode, I'm sharing:

A real, honest picture of what working mom overwhelm actually looks like (you'll probably see yourself in it)

Why your worth was never tied to your to-do list — and what Philippians 1:6 actually promises about seasons like this

One simple phrase you can say the next time guilt or exhaustion creeps in, to hand the weight back to God

A gentle reminder that rest isn't something you have to earn

If you've been feeling the weight of working mom guilt, burnout, or the pressure to hold it all together — I hope this episode helps you feel seen, and leaves you with something to hold onto.

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🌿 Resources & Next Steps:

👉 Grab the Faithfully Balanced course for this special pricing window! The ultimate system to help you create space, peace, and alignment with God in the middle of your busy life.→

Check out the Faithfully Balanced Course — created to help you carry the mental and emotional load of motherhood, work, and faith with grace, clarity, and rest.

 

Download the “Is It God or Anxiety?” Discernment Guide — a simple, Scripture-rooted tool to help you filter your thoughts and find clarity.

 

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Do you ever feel like you're constantly falling short as a mom?

Maybe you spend time with your children, yet instead of enjoying the moment, you're replaying what you should have done differently. You wonder if you're patient enough, present enough, or simply doing enough.

If you've been carrying the weight of mom guilt, this episode is for you.

In today's episode, we're looking beneath the surface of mom guilt through a biblical lens. Instead of simply asking how to get rid of guilt, we'll explore what it may be revealing about our hearts and how the gospel invites us to walk in freedom rather than condemnation.

If you're a working Christian mom longing to experience greater peace, trust God more deeply in your parenting, and stop living under constant self-evaluation, I pray this conversation encourages you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why mom guilt isn't always what it seems.

The difference between biblical conviction and self-condemnation.

How fear and the desire for control can quietly shape our parenting.

Why learning to trust God helps us become more present with our children.

How the gospel frees us from carrying burdens God never intended us to bear.

Ready for more personalized support?
If you're navigating parenting challenges, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, overwhelm, or simply desire someone to walk alongside you through God's Word, Faith Led Ministries now offers biblical counseling sessions alongside life coaching.

Biblical counseling is designed to help you examine life's struggles through the truth of Scripture, offering Christ-centered encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical application for everyday life.

Faithfully Balanced – A self-paced course designed to help overwhelmed Christian working moms align their hearts, priorities, and daily lives with God's Word while moving from overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and peace.

To learn more about biblical counseling and other resources through Faith Led Ministries or to schedule a session, visit:

https://calendly.com/lindsay-faithledministries/30min

 

🌿 Resources & Next Steps:

👉 Grab the Faithfully Balanced course for this special pricing window! The ultimate system to help you create space, peace, and alignment with God in the middle of your busy life.→

Check out the Faithfully Balanced Course — created to help you carry the mental and emotional load of motherhood, work, and faith with grace, clarity, and rest.

 

Download the “Is It God or Anxiety?” Discernment Guide — a simple, Scripture-rooted tool to help you filter your thoughts and find clarity.

 

Subscribe & Review:
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Episode 210 | Why Does My Child Seem So Different Than Me? Understanding and Shepherding Your Child's Heart
Have you ever looked at one of your children and wondered why they seem so different from you?

Maybe they process emotions differently, communicate differently, or respond to situations in ways that leave you feeling confused or frustrated. It's easy to assume something is wrong when our children don't think or react the way we do. But what if their differences aren't a problem to solve? What if they're an invitation to know them more deeply while allowing God to continue His work in your own heart?

In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're continuing our parenting series by looking at our children through a biblical lens. Rather than focusing only on behavior, we'll explore how Scripture encourages us to shepherd our children's hearts while allowing parenting to reveal and shape our own.

If you're a Christian working mom who desires to parent with wisdom, grace, and biblical truth, this episode will encourage you to move beyond frustration and toward greater understanding, connection, and Christ-centered parenting.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why your child's personality and temperament may be very different from your own.

How unrealistic expectations can create unnecessary conflict in parenting.

Why biblical parenting focuses on shepherding the heart, not simply managing behavior.

Practical ways to become a student of your child and better understand how God uniquely designed them.

How God uses parenting as a tool for your own spiritual growth and sanctification.

One of the unique aspects of this podcast is that each episode is grounded in Scripture and informed by biblical counseling principles, helping you apply God's Word to the real-life challenges of motherhood, parenting, relationships, anxiety, overwhelm, and everyday life.

Ready for more personalized support?
If you're navigating parenting challenges, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, overwhelm, or simply desire someone to walk alongside you through God's Word, Faith Led Ministries now offers biblical counseling sessions.

Biblical counseling is designed to help you examine life's struggles through the truth of Scripture, offering Christ-centered encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical application for everyday life.

To learn more about biblical counseling through Faith Led Ministries or to schedule a session, visit:

https://calendly.com/lindsay-faithledministries/30min

 

🌿 Resources & Next Steps:

👉 Grab the Faithfully Balanced course for this special pricing window! The ultimate system to help you create space, peace, and alignment with God in the middle of your busy life.→

Check out the Faithfully Balanced Course — created to help you carry the mental and emotional load of motherhood, work, and faith with grace, clarity, and rest.

 

Download the “Is It God or Anxiety?” Discernment Guide — a simple, Scripture-rooted tool to help you filter your thoughts and find clarity.

 

👥 Join the community where you don’t have to pretend or perform:
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Subscribe & Review:
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- LinkedIn: Lindsay Walker
- Email: lindsay@faithledministries.com