For the first piece of advice I wish I understood in my 20s: Talk to God everyday. He will not let you down! Friends will let you down at some point - and sometimes we need to cut them some slack (they’re figuring out life too). But we can come to God with any problem, any decision, any sin in need of forgiveness. God is by your side, so talk to Him everyday!

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The pause from Giving Your Best Life Podcast has been intentional. In this time, I started a new podcast called the "only God" Podcast - sharing stories only God could write. On the new podcast, I interview other Christians and also share my own only God stories. You can check out that podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Buzzsprout.

Now, I'm ready to re-launch GYBL - reframed to be catered especially toward college-aged women who are seeking after God. Maybe struggling with anxiety and depression. Maybe needing advice on dating. Maybe feeling unsure about how to balance classes and career and following Christ. This podcast is for YOU. Consider me your sweet aunt who gives the advice I wish I received at your age. I'm in your corner, encouraging you, and helping you give your best life!

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Have you ever experienced one of those moments where something incredible happens and all you can say is "Only God could have done this"? These divine interventions—both dramatic and subtle—reveal a profound truth about living beyond our limitations.

Stephanie unpacks her phrase of the year, "Only God," exploring how this perspective transforms everything from career setbacks to everyday encounters. Drawing from Paul's words in Corinthians about coming "in weakness and in fear and with much trembling," she reveals how acknowledging our limitations actually opens doors to our greatest impact.

Through personal stories—from publishing nine books despite dyslexia to seeing a cardinal at exactly the right moment—Stephanie demonstrates how reframing our achievements as God's work through us creates a life of wonder and gratitude. This approach proves especially powerful during challenging times, as when her job loss last April led to unexpected opportunities in speaking, mentoring, and publishing.

The episode offers a refreshing counterpoint to our culture's self-reliance messaging. When we recognize that our most meaningful work happens beyond our natural capabilities, we develop the courage to attempt God-sized tasks. Those spontaneous nudges to check on a friend, that book that speaks directly to your current struggle, those "coincidences" that feel too perfect—all become recognized as divine appointments when viewed through this lens.

Ready to shift your perspective and discover what might be possible if you embraced the "Only God" mindset? This episode might be exactly the message you need right now—and that's no coincidence.

To register for the Giving Your Best Life "Rest and Renewal" Retreat before March 28th, visit givingyourbestlife.com/retreat.

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