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    <title>Linking Arms - Episodes Tagged with “Surrender”</title>
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    <description>The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle podcast, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. An organization focused on empowering all women to link arms in creating a better world. Delving into themes such as wellness, spirituality, self-development and so much more, Nadine and Rachel are known for creating real, raw and hilarious moments during their conversations with fascinating women from all walks of life. Each episode proves to provide their listeners with actionable insights and highly relatable stories.
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    <itunes:subtitle>The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle show, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle podcast, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. An organization focused on empowering all women to link arms in creating a better world. Delving into themes such as wellness, spirituality, self-development and so much more, Nadine and Rachel are known for creating real, raw and hilarious moments during their conversations with fascinating women from all walks of life. Each episode proves to provide their listeners with actionable insights and highly relatable stories.
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  <title>Jill Wamsley on Reclaiming Your Identity in Christ</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Biblical counselor and author Jill Wamsley joins Nadine to share her journey from pain and people-pleasing to finding her unshakable identity in Christ. If you’ve ever felt lost, overlooked, or like you’ve had to become someone else to belong, this episode is for you.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:53</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this deeply moving episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer sits down with biblical counselor, speaker, and newly published author Jill Wamsley for a raw and redemptive conversation.
Jill opens up about her childhood marked by trauma, her early adult years as a single mom, and how a chance encounter on a plane with Nadine led to a God-ordained friendship—and this powerful episode. Together, they explore how Jill's life was transformed by Christ as she slowly discovered her voice, her value, and her unshakeable worth as a daughter of God.
Jill shares her story of being shaped by rejection and striving, blending in to belong, and how she broke free from the cookie-cutter version of herself to embrace the woman God uniquely created her to be. Her message is a timely reminder that your identity is sealed in Christ—100% loved, 100% worthy, and never up for debate.
Listeners will be challenged to examine their own hearts and consider the cost of missing out on the woman God designed them to be.
Whether you're walking through heartache, hiding your brokenness, or striving to belong, Jill’s story offers hope, healing, and a call to step into your true identity in Christ.
About Jill Wamsley
Jill has been a member at College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 27 years and in 2023 joined the counseling team at Summit Church-University Campus in Fort Myers, Florida. She is married to Vaughn and has two adult children, Brady and Cambell. Jill serves as a biblical counselor, speaker, coach, and Bible teacher. She's taught for CCEF and Crossroads Bible College, holds a master’s in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, and is certified by both ACBC and ABC. Jill is passionate about biblical womanhood and helping women around the world find their identity in Christ. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this deeply moving episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer sits down with biblical counselor, speaker, and newly published author Jill Wamsley for a raw and redemptive conversation.</p>

<p>Jill opens up about her childhood marked by trauma, her early adult years as a single mom, and how a chance encounter on a plane with Nadine led to a God-ordained friendship—and this powerful episode. Together, they explore how Jill&#39;s life was transformed by Christ as she slowly discovered her voice, her value, and her unshakeable worth as a daughter of God.</p>

<p>Jill shares her story of being shaped by rejection and striving, blending in to belong, and how she broke free from the cookie-cutter version of herself to embrace the woman God uniquely created her to be. Her message is a timely reminder that your identity is sealed in Christ—100% loved, 100% worthy, and never up for debate.</p>

<p>Listeners will be challenged to examine their own hearts and consider the cost of missing out on the woman God designed them to be.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;re walking through heartache, hiding your brokenness, or striving to belong, Jill’s story offers hope, healing, and a call to step into your true identity in Christ.</p>

<h3>About Jill Wamsley</h3>

<p>Jill has been a member at College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 27 years and in 2023 joined the counseling team at Summit Church-University Campus in Fort Myers, Florida. She is married to Vaughn and has two adult children, Brady and Cambell. Jill serves as a biblical counselor, speaker, coach, and Bible teacher. She&#39;s taught for CCEF and Crossroads Bible College, holds a master’s in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, and is certified by both ACBC and ABC. Jill is passionate about biblical womanhood and helping women around the world find their identity in Christ.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this deeply moving episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer sits down with biblical counselor, speaker, and newly published author Jill Wamsley for a raw and redemptive conversation.</p>

<p>Jill opens up about her childhood marked by trauma, her early adult years as a single mom, and how a chance encounter on a plane with Nadine led to a God-ordained friendship—and this powerful episode. Together, they explore how Jill&#39;s life was transformed by Christ as she slowly discovered her voice, her value, and her unshakeable worth as a daughter of God.</p>

<p>Jill shares her story of being shaped by rejection and striving, blending in to belong, and how she broke free from the cookie-cutter version of herself to embrace the woman God uniquely created her to be. Her message is a timely reminder that your identity is sealed in Christ—100% loved, 100% worthy, and never up for debate.</p>

<p>Listeners will be challenged to examine their own hearts and consider the cost of missing out on the woman God designed them to be.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;re walking through heartache, hiding your brokenness, or striving to belong, Jill’s story offers hope, healing, and a call to step into your true identity in Christ.</p>

<h3>About Jill Wamsley</h3>

<p>Jill has been a member at College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 27 years and in 2023 joined the counseling team at Summit Church-University Campus in Fort Myers, Florida. She is married to Vaughn and has two adult children, Brady and Cambell. Jill serves as a biblical counselor, speaker, coach, and Bible teacher. She&#39;s taught for CCEF and Crossroads Bible College, holds a master’s in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, and is certified by both ACBC and ABC. Jill is passionate about biblical womanhood and helping women around the world find their identity in Christ.</p>]]>
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  <title>Part 2: Carla Sands on Expectations &amp; Living Surrendered</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In Part Two of our conversation with Carla Sands, we dive into how to let go of unrealistic expectations and walk in surrender. Carla and Nadine discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy expectations, how to filter them through a faith-based lens, and the practical steps to replace burdens with truth. From rewiring our mindset to using gratitude and worship as tools, this episode is packed with wisdom on finding freedom in surrender.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>In this episode, we continue our conversation with Carla Sands, diving deep into how to break free from the weight of expectations. Carla and Nadine discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy expectations, practical ways to recognize when we’re carrying unnecessary burdens, and faith-based tools to replace lies with truth.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to filter expectations through faith and discernment
✔️ The emotional red flags that signal unhealthy expectations
✔️ Steps to redirect and replace burdensome thoughts
✔️ Practical applications like gratitude, worship, journaling, and accountability
✔️ How to build healthier expectations that align with God’s will
Bible References:
Galatians 5:22-23—"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
Resources &amp;amp; Links:
📌 Purposeful Living Website (www.purposefullivinginc.org)
📌 Follow Us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/)
 Special Guest: Carla Sands.
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we continue our conversation with Carla Sands, diving deep into how to break free from the weight of expectations. Carla and Nadine discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy expectations, practical ways to recognize when we’re carrying unnecessary burdens, and faith-based tools to replace lies with truth.</p>

<p>What You’ll Learn:<br>
✔️ How to filter expectations through faith and discernment<br>
✔️ The emotional red flags that signal unhealthy expectations<br>
✔️ Steps to redirect and replace burdensome thoughts<br>
✔️ Practical applications like gratitude, worship, journaling, and accountability<br>
✔️ How to build healthier expectations that align with God’s will</p>

<p>Bible References:<br>
Galatians 5:22-23—&quot;But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.&quot;</p>

<p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>
📌 [Purposeful Living Website](<a href="http://www.purposefullivinginc.org" rel="nofollow">www.purposefullivinginc.org</a>)<br>
📌 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/" rel="nofollow">Follow Us on Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Carla Sands.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we continue our conversation with Carla Sands, diving deep into how to break free from the weight of expectations. Carla and Nadine discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy expectations, practical ways to recognize when we’re carrying unnecessary burdens, and faith-based tools to replace lies with truth.</p>

<p>What You’ll Learn:<br>
✔️ How to filter expectations through faith and discernment<br>
✔️ The emotional red flags that signal unhealthy expectations<br>
✔️ Steps to redirect and replace burdensome thoughts<br>
✔️ Practical applications like gratitude, worship, journaling, and accountability<br>
✔️ How to build healthier expectations that align with God’s will</p>

<p>Bible References:<br>
Galatians 5:22-23—&quot;But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.&quot;</p>

<p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>
📌 [Purposeful Living Website](<a href="http://www.purposefullivinginc.org" rel="nofollow">www.purposefullivinginc.org</a>)<br>
📌 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/" rel="nofollow">Follow Us on Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Carla Sands.</p>]]>
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  <title>Part 1: Carla Sands on Expectations &amp; Living Surrendered</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Feeling weighed down by expectations? This episode is for you! Nadine sits down with Carla Sands as she shares her powerful story of wrestling with expectations in motherhood, marriage, and career—and the freedom that comes with surrender. Tune in for wisdom on letting go, embracing grace, and stepping into a life of peace.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:20</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God's plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood
✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives
✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth
✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity
✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender
Resources &amp;amp; Links:
📌 Purposeful Living Website (www.purposefullivinginc.org)
📌 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/) Special Guest: Carla Sands.
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God&#39;s plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.</p>

<p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:<br>
✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood<br>
✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives<br>
✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth<br>
✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity<br>
✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender</p>

<p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>
📌 [Purposeful Living Website](<a href="http://www.purposefullivinginc.org" rel="nofollow">www.purposefullivinginc.org</a>)<br>
📌 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/" rel="nofollow">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Carla Sands.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Nadine sits down with Carla Sands, the Programs Director at Purposeful Living, to explore the tension between expectations and surrender. Carla shares her personal journey—from growing up with ingrained expectations, navigating career shifts, motherhood, marriage, and ultimately learning to surrender to God&#39;s plan. She discusses how unrealistic expectations often lead to self-doubt, disappointment, and resentment, and how shifting to a life of surrender brings freedom and peace. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breaking free from self-imposed expectations and embracing God’s will.</p>

<p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:<br>
✔️ The impact of childhood expectations on adulthood<br>
✔️ How unrealistic standards in motherhood, career, and relationships create false narratives<br>
✔️ The emotional toll of unmet expectations and how they affect self-worth<br>
✔️ How surrendering to God’s plan can bring peace and clarity<br>
✔️ Practical steps to shift from expectations to surrender</p>

<p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>
📌 [Purposeful Living Website](<a href="http://www.purposefullivinginc.org" rel="nofollow">www.purposefullivinginc.org</a>)<br>
📌 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purposefullivinginc/" rel="nofollow">Follow us on Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Carla Sands.</p>]]>
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