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Ep 8: Your nametag isn’t really your identity! Your career, title, status or past isn’t either. Your identity is in CHRIST!

I really don't like writing my name on one of those sticker name tags they want you to wear at an event or reunion. I always feel like I write super messy on them. It's supposed to represent me right? Like, identify me? Well, yea... it gives my name... but NOT my identity. 
My identity is not my given name or title or what I do for a living or what I have done in my past. My identity is found in Christ! And so is yours if you have accepted Him as your personal Savior.
We HAVE to get our identity from Christ! Because if we don't, the world and enemy will tell us who IT thinks we are. And when we accept and believe those false identities, it affects every area of our lives!
My prayer is that this episode will help you and me to have a fresh revelation of WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST so that we can walk victoriously and not defeated!  
~Christina
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Ep 7: We’re called to have Child-like faith but what exactly does that mean? Am I supposed to act like a child??

I love kids.... well nice ones. :) But seriously, the innocence of a child is so enduring. The trust they have and the excitement they can find over almost anything is inspiring. The way they forgive quickly and don't hold grudges is encouraging. 
So it's no wonder, Jesus told his disciples to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, they need to come like little children.
I'm constantly trying to rethink things like a child would. Or see me the way God sees me knowing the way I see my children. Because I love them so much, I'm going to protect them. I'm going to forgive them when they mess up. I'm going to unconditionally love them NO MATTER WHAT and that's exactly how God loves us, His children.
So let's talk about that today... the childlike Faith that we are called to have. My prayer is that this episode encourages you and helps you on your walk with Him.
~Christina
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Ep 6: What really has FIRST place in our hearts? Could there be some idols that we don’t realize in there?

What's first place in your life? What's your mind think most about? What do you focus on growing in your life? What is the thing you hold on tightest too? Could that thing be an idol possibly? Oh how easy it is to get distracted. At least I know for me it is! I say God is first in my life... I WANT Him first in my life, but if I don't check my heart constantly, distractions can sneak in.
Kids, family, businesses, careers, people, money, food, alcohol, social media, social media status, my phone, sports teams, worry, fear, insecurities.... the list goes on and on! ALL of these things can become idols. It doesn't mean all of them are bad things... but it's when we love the good things MORE then the one of gives us the good things. When we love the blessings more then the Bless-er.  When we want the created more then the Creator! 
My prayer is that this episode doesn't bring guilt or shame or condemnation but FREEDOM by bring to light the things we put first before our Heavenly Father!
~Christina
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Ep 5: Heavenly Father vs Earthly Father and why it MATTERS how we view each!

Maybe you've heard the song, Good, Good Father by Chris Tomlin. If not, here's the lyrics.
Oh, I've heard a thousand stories of what they think You're like But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night And You tell me that You're pleased and that I'm never alone You're a good, good Father It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are And I'm loved by You It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am Oh, and I've seen many searching for answers far and wide But I know we're all searching for answers only You provide 'Cause You know just what we need before we say a word You're a good, good Father It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are And I'm loved by You It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am Because You are perfect in all of Your ways You are perfect in all of Your ways You are perfect in all of Your ways to us You are perfect in all of Your ways Oh, You're perfect in all of Your ways You are perfect in all of Your ways to us Oh, it's love so undeniable I, I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I, I can hardly think As You call me deeper still As You call me deeper still As You call me deeper still into love, love, love You're a good, good Father It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are And I'm loved by You It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am You're a good, good Father It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are And I'm loved by You It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am You're a good, good Father It's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are And I'm loved by You It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am (You're a good, good Father) You are perfect in all of Your ways (it's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are) (And I'm loved by You) You are perfect in all of Your ways (it's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am)
 
I love that song!!! 
 
But let's be honest, not all EARTHLY Fathers are good ones! No, this IS NOT a bashing podcast, I promise! 
 
Thankfully, our Heavenly Father is perfect.  His love is perfect. And He completely loves us perfectly. But if we get the lines crossed and see our Heavenly Father the way some earthly fathers are, it messes us up! He's not human so He doesn't love us as humans sometimes do. His love is unconditional and unmatchable. He loves us at our darkest as well as at our heights in life. Our view of Him directly affects how we live day to day. 
 
My prayer is that we see God as the loving, reliable, gracious, forgiving and merciful Heavenly Father that He is!
 
~Christina 
 
Let's connect!! I want to hear from you! You thoughts on the podcast or suggestions for episodes or even if you just need another social media friend, find me on these platforms!
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Ep 4: Do you ever wonder, ”How can God Forgive someone like me?” Then you need to listen to this!

In today's episode, let's talk about Forgiveness! Or more specifically, God's forgiveness. Oh how undeserving we are but oh how good He is!!! 
Here's a confession... I sometimes struggle with ACCEPTING that forgiveness. It just doesn't make sense to my human mind I guess. Does anyone else feel that way? But thankfully He sees our hearts and understands our humanness.  
My prayer is that this episode helps us all to grasp just how GOOD He is! He's a GOOD, GOOD Father and I'm so grateful every day that He doesn't give me what I deserve but Graces me with His forgiveness! The same goes for you! We may not understand it but He still offers it!
In Jesus's Love.
Christina~
Let's connect!! I want to hear from you! Your thoughts on the podcast or suggestions for episodes or even if you just need another social media friend, find me on these platforms!
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Ep 3: When you feel like you just can’t find any extra time to spend with God...Here’s 3 ways you can!

Do you find yourself WANTING to know God more but having a hard time finding the TIME or way to do it?? Me too!!!! My heart's desire is to KNOW Him, but sometimes my flesh's desire is to sleep or scroll social media or binge watch Netflix.  Life is busy so we must be intentional about seeking Him!
 
In this episode I'm going to give you 3 tips or ways you can be more intentional about spending time with our Heavenly Father! Time spent with Him is NEVER wasted and I believe He honors it and I know if WE show up, He'll be waiting with open arms to love on us and show us more and more of Him.
 
I hope this helps you!! Let me know by connecting with me! I love your messages and feedback and look forward to hearing from you!!! 
 
~Christina
 
Let's connect!! I want to hear from you! You thoughts on the podcast or suggestions for episodes or even if you just need another social media friend, find me on these platforms!
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Ep 2: Do you worry a lot? Me too! But here’s 3 things we can do instead of Worrying!

Worrying is tiring! Worrying is stressful! But most of all, worrying is unproductive! It does nothing but make us sick and doesn't solve anything! So why do we do it? I know for me, I feel like I MUST worry or else something might happen! Like me worrying is going to somehow "save" the thing I'm worrying about. I mean, like I can control life anyways. (Insert the head slap emoji here:) 
 
In this episode, I'm going to give you 3 things to do instead of worrying! I hope they help you! I sure haven't mastered it yet, but I am trying to remember to do these 3 things instead of wasting my strength, my peace, and my life fretting and worrying!
~Christina
 
Let's connect!! I want to hear from you! You thoughts on the podcast or suggestions for episodes or even if you just need another social media friend, find me on these platforms!
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Ep 1: Welcome to Closet Confessions with Christina! Introduction

Welcome to episode 1 of Closet Confessions with Christina. I'm honored you are here!! Please connect with me on all my platforms! 
 
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