In Search of Worth, We Often Turn to Those Whose Perspective Is as Limited as Our Own. -Amanda Sharp

In Episode 23, Amanda and Christy dive deep into the search for validation, self-worth, confidence, identity, and the internal battles that shape who we become.

This conversation confronts the patterns we build from childhood, the roles we learn to play to feel seen, and the ways external approval can derail our purpose, relationships, boundaries, and faith.

Together, they explore how false validation shows up through appearance, relationships, performance, comparison, and people-pleasing.

They break down the difference between validation and true support, why many stay in toxic environments, and how insecurity, jealousy, and fear can distort our choices.

This episode brings honest stories about marriage, career sabotage, boundaries, purpose, God’s guidance, community, healing, and rebuilding identity after losing yourself.

If you’re looking for a conversation around personal growth, emotional maturity, faith, purpose, transformation, self-leadership, and learning to rely on God rather than external approval, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn how to stop abandoning yourself, how to identify unhealthy validation cycles, and how to anchor your worth in who God created you to be.

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We can't thrive alone: Personal growth requires supportive people who guide and hold us accountable with compassion. - Amanda Sharp

In Episode 22, Amanda and Christy dive deep into one of the most overlooked truths in personal growth: you were never meant to chase your dreams alone.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out, or convinced your goals are “too big,” this conversation will wake something up inside you.

The episode explores:

• Why certain areas of your life feel stagnant when you try to do everything yourself
• How God uses community, accountability, and supportive people to pull you into your purpose
• The fear, ego, and self-doubt that show up when you’re called to something bigger
• How Amanda built life-changing dreams through prayer partners, community, and faith
• Why your gifts don’t disappear when circumstances change — they evolveHow to recover after loss, heal disappointment, and dream again
• What compassionate accountability looks like (versus shame-based pressure)
• How surrounding yourself with big-thinkers elevates your belief and your results

With her community, from acquiring a multimillion-dollar property with no money of her own, to purpose driven events, to rising from the ashes after devastating loss — Amanda shares raw, real stories of faith, perseverance, and how God prepares your character before He delivers the calling.

Who This Episode Is For:

Anyone feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what’s next

Dreamers who want to believe again

People who love God but wrestle with fear, timing, or trustHigh-achievers who secretly feel alone

Anyone craving deeper community, accountability, and purpose

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Beware of being the answer people seek: you risk spreading confusion and feeding your ego. – Amanda Sharp

Are we truly helping people, or are we feeding our ego?

In this episode, we unpack the hidden dangers of becoming “the person with all the answers.”

We talk about why constantly giving advice can actually create confusion, block someone’s calling, and place us in a role we were never meant to fill.

We explore the art of asking better questions, why spiritual leadership should always lead people back to God, and how unchecked ego can quietly sabotage both our growth and theirs.

This conversation dives into:

• Why people seek answers from others instead of stepping into their purpose

• How giving advice can accidentally fuel fear, resistance, and confusion

• The importance of humility in leadership, ministry, and relationships

• Letting God guide instead of relying on human approval

• The danger of finding identity in being “the helper”

• Vision boards, dream boards, and letting God breathe life into the dreams He gave you

• How waiting, timing, faith, and consistency build a calling• Why keeping big dreams private during early stages protects your purpose

• The value of journaling, self-reflection, and letting God speak without outside noiseWe also share the behind-the-scenes story of how this podcast came to life, the lessons we learned from creating it quietly, and how every skill, setback, and season prepared us for this project.

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, over-explaining, giving too much advice, or feeling responsible for someone else’s transformation, this episode will challenge you to step back, listen deeper, slow down, and reconnect with God’s direction rather than human opinions.

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