EP. 44| SILENT MOVES: LESSONS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY

I know you're busy with family this Christmas, but save this episode/video for your quiet 'ghost era' moments. Why Your Calling Sometimes Needs a “Ghost Era” Ever felt like you had to explain your silence? Remember, your growth doesn’t need validation from others. Just like Joseph, sometimes you need to move quietly to protect what matters. 🤫 What boundaries are you setting this holiday season? Let’s discuss in the comments! #Boundaries #ProtectYourPeace #Leadership #Mindfulness #ChristmasWisdom #IntentionalLiving Welcome to Emotional Healing for Christian Women. Thank You! For listening/Watching. ⁠I’m Marvel Adeyemi⁠, a licensed Psychotherapist and Faith -Based Coach who supports Christian women. ✅ Join my soulful restoration Christian women's retreat ⁠⁠ Imagine waking up without the weight of shame, fear, and loneliness. Imagine finally feeling worthy, confident, and at peace — and doing it with God by your side. That's the healing we begin together Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, rejection, persistent anxiety, spiritual confusion, neglect, abandonment, or feeling disconnected from your purpose… If you're afraid of repeating painful patterns in parenting or relationships… If your past still triggers you — please know that healing is possible. Through biblical lens, I’ll help you rebuild self-worth, trust, peace and clarity — so you can feel empowered, beautiful, and confident. WHAT NEXT? ✅ Get ⁠free resources⁠ for guidance and healing from past wounds and finding clarity and purpose. ✅ Order my new book, Beyond the Hurt. ⁠E-book ⁠ and ⁠Paper back⁠ 📌Work with me 1:1: book a session: ⁠Book Here⁠ ✅Please leave a comment/review, subscribe/follow and share. ✅ Join my private ⁠face book group ⁠ ✅ Book a 1:1 Coaching Call if you’re ready to dive deeper into your healing journey. ⁠https://marveladeyemi.com.au/⁠ ✅ Send me an email, [e-mail] Connect with me, online for Christian Counselling and coaching. I support high-achieving Christian women or couples in Ballarat, Melbourne Victoria- Australia, and globally who are ready to transform their relationships through inner child healing and faith-led wisdom. 📢Disclaimer: I share content from my reflections for educational purpose only and should not replace professional therapy. If you need immediate support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional. TRANSCRIPT The Silent Move: Why Your Calling Sometimes Needs a “Ghost Era” I know you're busy with family this Christmas, but save this episode/video for your quiet 'ghost era' moments. There’s a part of the Christmas story we don’t really talk about. And it has nothing to do with carols, decorations, or a peaceful manger. Let’s sit with Matthew chapter 2 for a moment — not in a churchy way, but in a real-life way. This part of the story isn’t romantic. It’s not soft. It’s about purpose under pressure. Not every season of your life is meant to be loud. Not every move needs to be announced. And not every chapter needs an audience. Some of the most important shifts you will ever make will happen quietly. The Bible tells us the Wise Men followed a star. People can debate theology, science, symbolism — but let’s bring it home. That star represents direction. Calling. A sense that your life matters. You have that too. You might not call it a “calling.” Maybe you call it a dream. A pull. A knowing. A restlessness that won’t let you settle for survival. And here’s what no one really prepares you for: The moment your star starts shining — even just a little — someone notices. Enter Herod. Herod wasn’t curious. He was threatened. He didn’t ask about Jesus because he wanted to honour Him. He asked because your growth threatens insecure systems. Your healing disrupts fragile power. Your clarity exposes dysfunction. And the danger isn’t always obvious at first. Sometimes it comes disguised as interest. As concern. As support. Herod asked questions long before he showed his rage. And that’s real life, isn’t it? Not everyone asking about your plans is rooting for you. Now here’s the part that really gets me. The Wise Men sensed something wasn’t right — and they didn’t confront Herod. They didn’t explain themselves. They didn’t send a long message. They simply… went another way. No drama. No speech. No need to clear the air. They trusted their discernment. Some of the tension you’ve been feeling lately? The weird energy? The distance that suddenly feels necessary? It’s not because you’re cold. It’s because you’re learning discernment. And when Herod realised he’d lost control, he reacted violently. That matters. Because not everyone shows their true intentions when things are calm. Some people only reveal who they are when they realise they can’t control you anymore. Then there’s Joseph. And ...