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I wanted to sit down and talk about something that honestly convicted me… because I didn’t even realize I was doing this in my relationship with God.

Lately, I’ve been struggling with my faith — feeling frustrated, distant, and honestly questioning why things weren’t working out the way I thought they should. And as I sat with it, I realized something deeper was going on.

In this video, I’m sharing a hard truth I had to face:
I was treating my obedience to God like a transaction… expecting Him to show up the way I wanted Him to.

We don’t always mean to do this, but it can quietly show up through:

unmet expectations
frustration when prayers aren’t answered
comparing our lives to others
or feeling like God “didn’t come through”

This isn’t a perfect or polished message — it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s something I’m actively working through in this season of motherhood, life transitions, and growing my faith.

If you’ve ever:

-felt frustrated with God
-questioned His goodness in your life
-struggled with your faith in a hard season
-or wondered why things aren’t working out

I hope this feels like a conversation with a friend who’s figuring it out too.

Because maybe it’s not that God isn’t showing up…
maybe He’s just not showing up the way we expected.

And maybe there’s something deeper He’s trying to do in us.

We’re learning, growing, and choosing faith — one day at a time 🤍

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Following Up on My Faith Struggle
01:00 – Why I Felt Distant From God
02:00 – The Birth Story That Changed My Perspective
03:30 – When God Protects You Differently Than Expected
04:30 – Where Entitlement Comes From (Pride)
05:30 – Control, Ego & Lack of Surrender
06:30 – “Transactional Faith” (Hard Truth)
07:30 – Cultural Christianity vs Real Faith
08:30 – The Reality of Walking With God
10:00 – Signs You Might Be Feeling Entitled
12:00 – When Frustration Pulls You Away From God
13:00 – Comparing Your Life to Others
14:30 – Social Media & Feeling Overlooked
16:00 – Treating Obedience Like a Transaction
18:00 – Hard Questions to Ask Yourself
19:30 – Why I Still Choose God
20:30 – God Is Checking Your Heart
21:30 – Shifting My Perspective
22:30 – Focusing on Gratitude & Truth
23:30 – Remembering God’s Character
24:30 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement

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Hey you 🤍

I wanted to sit down and talk to you honestly… because this season of my life hasn’t looked the way I expected it to.

My husband and I moved to Miami out of obedience to God. We prayed, we fasted, and we truly believed He was leading us here… but since then, life has felt heavier, harder, and honestly a little confusing.

In this video, I’m opening up about what it feels like when your faith doesn’t feel as strong anymore… when God feels quiet… and when life doesn’t match what you thought obedience would bring.

This isn’t a “how to have stronger faith” video.
This is the real, in-the-middle-of-it version.

If you’ve ever:

felt like God went silent
questioned why your life isn’t working out
struggled with your relationship with God
felt overwhelmed in a hard season
or wondered if you did something wrong…

I hope this feels like sitting with a friend who understands.

Because even in the silence, I’m learning something I didn’t expect…

And maybe you are too.

We’re taking this one day at a time 🤍

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Moving to Miami in Faith
01:00 – When Life Gets Hard After Obedience
02:30 – Financial Stress & Unexpected Challenges
03:30 – When Faith Starts to Feel Distant
04:30 – What Do You Do When God Feels Silent?
06:00 – Expectations vs Reality with God
08:00 – Anxiety, Pressure & Feeling Overwhelmed
09:00 – Praying but Not Hearing God
11:00 – Trying to Reconnect Spiritually
13:00 – Questioning If I Did Something Wrong
15:00 – Truth: God Is Not Absent
17:00 – Obedience Doesn’t Equal Immediate Blessings
18:30 – Letting Go of Expectations
20:00 – Finding God Through Gratitude
22:00 – Social Media vs Real Life Expectations
23:00 – Choosing Faith Anyway
24:00 – Rewriting the Story in My Mind
25:00 – Encouragement for You

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In this episode of This Feels Holy, I open up about protecting your peace and staying grounded when the world feels heavy and overwhelming. Between tragic events, constant noise on social media, and the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to spiral into fear, comparison, or negativity.

I share the exact practices that have helped me find balance in the middle of chaos—like morning routines that set the tone for peace, intentional social media detoxes, feeding your spirit through prayer and creativity, and surrounding yourself with life-giving people. You’ll also hear my reflections on God’s role in the middle of a noisy world and how we can choose to amplify His voice above all else.

If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, overstimulation, or simply feeling drained by the world, this episode will encourage you to breathe, reset, and step into God’s peace.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why I felt uninspired to share lately
01:00 – Staying sane in an insane world
03:00 – Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s passing and world events
06:00 – My season of isolation and overconsumption
07:00 – Why not checking your phone first thing matters
12:00 – Digital detox tips to protect your mind
15:00 – Feeding your spirit instead of your flesh
19:00 – Creating life-giving routines
21:00 – The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
25:00 – Moving your body to shift your mindset
27:00 – Final encouragement + prayer

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If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!