H.A.P.I. HOOD THE PODCAST

J Murray
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H.A.P.I. Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Hi 👋🏾 Neighbor, I’m J. Murray, a Lifestyle Coach inspiring others to develop self worth through leadership applications that will enable them to live in purpose Welcome to the Neighborhood

  1. Aug 23

    There’s Purpose in the Pause

    What if your pause isn’t a setback, but an invitation from God? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore the purpose in the pause and why slowing down can be essential to becoming an effective leader. Every season has its own rhythm, and sometimes moving forward requires us to stop, listen, and realign. We’ll discuss how the pause: • Helps you find the right rhythm for your current season • Creates the boundaries needed to protect what matters most • Invites you to release control and become still before God Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Stillness isn’t inactivity. It is accepting God’s invitation to trust Him, listen for His direction, and stop carrying everything as though it depends entirely on you. Your pause has a purpose. It may be where God restores your rhythm, strengthens your boundaries, and prepares you for what comes next. #PurposeInThePause #ChristianLeadership #BeStill #Psalm4610 #LeadershipForTheSoul Leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

  2. Aug 7

    What Are You Chasing?

    What are you chasing, and how do you know if what you’re pursuing is God’s will or simply your own ambition? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore three questions that can reveal what’s really driving your dreams, goals, career, business, relationships, and purpose. What are you holding too tightly? How do you respond when God makes you wait? Who are you hoping notices? Through the stories of Abraham and Isaac, Joseph, David, and Saul, we explore what it means to surrender the promise without giving up on the promise, trust God’s timing when progress feels slow, and choose faithfulness over the approval of people. Sometimes the issue isn’t what you’re chasing. It’s what has your heart while you’re chasing it. If you’re navigating purpose, waiting on God, a new season, or trying to discern God’s will for your life, this conversation will challenge you to examine not only where you’re going, but what’s driving you there. Leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

  3. Jul 21

    Just (Re)Do It: How to Revive a Dream You Gave Up On

    We all have a dream we put on hold. A setback made us stop. Life got in the way. But something is stirring that fire again. In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we walk through a simple three-part framework for reigniting purpose: 1. Rediscover — ask the honest why behind the pause 2. Reimagine — picture what the dream looks like now 3. Just (Re)Do It — take the next faithful step If you’ve been sitting on a dream you thought was over, this episode is for you. Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

  4. Jun 29

    3 Leadership Cornerstones for Every Season

    Seasons change, but great leadership is built on principles that never do. Every leader will experience mountaintops and valleys. Some seasons bring success, promotion, and momentum. Others bring waiting, disappointment, uncertainty, and change. The question isn’t whether your season will change. The question is whether your leadership is built on a foundation that can withstand it. In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore three leadership cornerstones that every leader needs in every season: humility, rest, and dependence on God. Discover how these biblical leadership principles can help you lead with wisdom, resilience, and faith whether you’re leading your family, business, ministry, team, or simply striving to become the leader God has called you to be. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why humility protects leaders from pride and discouragement • How rest increases clarity, resilience, and long term effectiveness • Why dependence on God is the foundation of sustainable leadership • How to remain steady when life’s seasons change Leadership is not built in one season. It is formed through every season. https://youtube.com/channel/UCmVXAnOBMYd0trf4-spZ2hQ?si=kn7GTwY-oinTv3pv Downloads my free Ebook - 7 Steps to Finish What You Start https://7stepstofwysebook.hapihood.com 🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - @ast/h-a-p-i-hood-the-podcast/id1500273630 Spotify - @99lDLi85lDz0FiTOOxXQ RSS - https://podnews.net/podcast/i4iwp Download Spotify Playlist - Gratitude Chapter 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VCD2lI0FxVKgjRrymEu98?si=65cb286736194cc3 https://linktr.ee/hapihood

  5. Jun 14

    You Weren’t Designed to Carry This

    What are you carrying right now that God never asked you to carry? As leaders, parents, spouses, entrepreneurs, and people of faith, it’s easy to confuse responsibility with anxiety. We convince ourselves that carrying more weight is a sign of strength. But what if the exhaustion you’re feeling isn’t from your responsibilities it’s from carrying burdens that were never yours to hold? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore what I call The Great Exchange: Trading anxiety for God’s peace, fear for faith, and exhaustion for rest. Through Psalm 23, Matthew 11, and Philippians 4, you’ll discover how to stop carrying the weight alone and begin trusting God with what only He can carry. In this episode: ✔️ What we were designed to carry ✔️ Why leaders often carry more than they should ✔️ What Psalm 23 teaches us about rest ✔️ How to cast your cares on God ✔️ Practical steps to make the exchange daily Scriptures: 📖 Psalm 23:1-4 📖 Matthew 11:28-30 📖 Philippians 4:6-7 📖 Exodus 33:14 If this episode encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be carrying more than they were meant to carry. Remember: Leadership begins on the inside. #LeadershipForTheSoul #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #AnxietyAndFaith #Psalm23 #TrustGod #LeadershipDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth

  6. Mar 19

    Strong but Struggling: The Truth About Vulnerability in Leadership

    Can you be strong on the outside and still struggling on the inside? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore the reality that many leaders face but rarely talk about—hidden struggles behind visible success. Through the story of Naaman, we uncover how pride, pressure, and the need to appear strong can prevent leaders from experiencing real healing and growth. The truth is: vulnerability is not weakness—it’s the doorway to transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why strong leaders often hide their struggles • How pride can block healing and personal growth • Why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership • How humility opens the door to restoration • How to lead with honesty without losing influence If you’ve ever felt pressure to have it all together while dealing with internal battles, this message will help you embrace vulnerability and lead from a place of truth. 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear this.

  7. Feb 27

    Stop Saying Yes to Everything: Why Leaders Need Boundaries

    Are you exhausted from saying yes to everything? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we talk about why boundaries are not selfish they’re spiritual. Many leaders believe saying “yes” to every opportunity is faithfulness. But without boundaries, you don’t become more loving you become more overwhelmed. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why even Jesus set boundaries • How boundaries clarify your priorities • Why Boundaries builds respect • How to establish/re-establish boundaries If you’re feeling burned out, stretched thin, or resentful from overcommitting, this message will help you protect what God has entrusted to you. 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with a leader who needs permission to say no. www.hapihood.com

  8. Feb 15

    Not My Will: What It Means To Trust God

    What does it really mean to trust God, especially when the plan changes and clarity is missing? In this episode of Leadership for the Soul, we explore the deeper meaning behind the bible verse of Proverbs 3:5-6 and how trust in God is a decision, not a feeling. Leaders are trained to analyze, plan, and control outcomes, but faith calls us to surrender what only God can carry. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why trusting God is about choosing obedience when clarity is missing • How surrender builds stronger, more resilient leadership • Why peace comes from alignment with God, not having all the answers • How calm, trusting leaders create calm environments If you’re navigating uncertainty in your faith, leadership, family, or career, this message will help you release control and trust God with the process. 🎙️ Leadership for the Soul — where leadership begins on the inside. Let your life speak louder than your title. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs encouragement to trust God today.

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H.A.P.I. Hood The Podcast - Meaningful content to help you grow a Lifestyle for Faith, Well-being, and Leadership Hi 👋🏾 Neighbor, I’m J. Murray, a Lifestyle Coach inspiring others to develop self worth through leadership applications that will enable them to live in purpose Welcome to the Neighborhood

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