Freedom Camp Podcast

Gretchen Knode
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Welcome to the Freedom Camp Podcast — rooted in truth, growing in freedom, and built on the belief that you weren’t meant to grow alone. Each week, you’ll hear honest stories, insights, and simple questions to help you uncover the unseen things that keep you from fully living in the freedom that’s already yours. This is your space to reconnect with your authentic self — and grow in freedom, on purpose.

  1. 4D AGO

    Why You Can’t Stop Thinking the Same Thoughts And How to Break the Cycle

    Send us Fan Mail Why do we keep thinking the same thoughts… even when they keep creating the same painful cycles? In this episode, Gretchen explores the connection between our thoughts, emotions, actions, and results, and how familiar thought patterns can quietly keep us stuck in anxiety, overwhelm, fear, or self-protection. Together we unpack: Survival self vs spirit-led selfWhy familiar thoughts often feel trueThe cycle of thoughts → feelings → actions → resultsHow to recognize unhealthy thought agreementsA practical process to interrupt negative mental loopsWhat Scripture says about renewing the mindThis conversation is grounded, practical, faith-based, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever felt trapped in overthinking, striving, fear, perfectionism, or emotional exhaustion. “You don’t have a results problem… you have a thought agreement problem.” Resources & Links: Freedom Camp Newsletter: https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list Free Worksheet: email gretchenknode@gmail.com If this episode encouraged you, please share it, leave a review, or subscribe. It genuinely helps more people grow in freedom too. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    9 min
  2. Why You Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries

    MAY 2

    Why You Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries

    Send us Fan Mail You said no… so why do you feel guilty? This episode unpacks why guilt doesn’t always mean you’re wrong, it might mean you’re growing. Have you ever set a boundary… and then immediately felt bad about it? Like you did something wrong—even when you know you didn’t? In this episode, we explore why guilt often shows up when you begin doing something new, especially if you were raised to be helpful, available, and responsible for everyone else. Because guilt doesn’t always mean conviction.  Sometimes, it’s just conditioning. We talk through:  Why your brain prefers familiarity over freedom  How boundaries can feel unsafe (even when they’re healthy)  The identity shift that happens when you stop overriding yourself  A powerful reflection inspired by Theo Von on the fear of healing  Practical questions to help you stay aligned in the moment You’re not just learning to say no.  You’re learning how to become someone new, and that can feel uncomfortable. But it might also be the beginning of real freedom. Freedom Camp is open now (through May 3rd). We meet weekly, apply this work in real-time, and grow together in a supportive, grounded community. Learn more and Join Freedom Camp: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Try your first month free: https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/offers/5eCD8d2r?coupon_code=FREEDOM_GIFT #Boundaries #PeoplePleasing #HealingJourney #ChristianGrowth #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealth #FreedomCamp Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    12 min
  3. Why Small Things Trigger You So Much

    APR 22

    Why Small Things Trigger You So Much

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a moment where something tiny sets you off… And even as it’s happening, part of you is thinking:  “Why am I reacting like this right now?” This episode breaks down what’s really going on underneath those moments. Because the truth is:  It’s not about the thing. It’s about what the thing touches. In this conversation, we explore why your reactions can feel so big, how emotional patterns form, and what you can actually do to process what’s underneath instead of reacting on repeat. You’ll walk away with a simple, practical way to:  Understand your triggers  Process emotions more effectively  Shift from reacting → responding  Create more peace in your everyday life And maybe most importantly:  You’ll realize… you’re not crazy. You’re just finally close enough to yourself to feel what’s actually going on. Freedom Camp doors only open 3 times a year and they are currently open through May 3rd!  To join or get more info https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    9 min
  4. When Your Body Won’t Let You Avoid It

    APR 9

    When Your Body Won’t Let You Avoid It

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you don’t process an emotion? Sometimes… your body does it for you. In this episode, I share a real and raw experience of waking up in a loop of nausea and intrusive thoughts, only to realize I was avoiding something deeper: rejection. We talk about:  The connection between emotional avoidance and physical symptoms  How rejection can turn into self-rejection  Why emotions only take about 90 seconds to process (if we allow them)  And what it looks like to feel something… without becoming it If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle you couldn’t think your way out of, this episode will help you understand what your body might be trying to tell you. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    9 min
  5. You Might Be Stuck… and Not Even Know It

    MAR 25

    You Might Be Stuck… and Not Even Know It

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck… but couldn’t explain why? Like something in your life—your thoughts, your emotions, even your body—just won’t shift no matter what you try? In this episode, we explore a powerful (and often overlooked) idea: What if the thing keeping you stuck feels normal… because you’ve gotten used to it? We talk about:  The difference between your survival self and your spirit-led self How thought patterns shape your emotions, actions, and results  Why deception doesn’t feel obvious—it feels familiar Signs you may be operating from fear, control, or overwhelm  A simple, practical process to begin shifting toward freedom This episode is grounded, honest, and practical—whether you’re navigating stress, emotional patterns, or just feeling “off” and unsure why. Because freedom doesn’t always come from changing your circumstances…Sometimes it starts with recognizing what you’ve been agreeing with. Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    9 min
  6. Survival Self vs Spirit-Led Self: How to Break Out of Survival Mode

    MAR 19

    Survival Self vs Spirit-Led Self: How to Break Out of Survival Mode

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how the same situation can bring out two completely different versions of you? One reacts from fear, anxiety, and control. The other responds from peace, trust, and connection with God. In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, Gretchen explores the difference between your survival self and your spirit-led self, and why learning to notice the difference can transform how you experience your life, without your life changing. Through a personal story, Gretchen illustrates how our thoughts shape our feelings, our actions, and ultimately the results we experience. When we operate from survival mode, we may experience: • anxiety and overthinking  • people-pleasing  • trying to control outcomes  • shutting down or feeling overwhelmed But when we reconnect with our spirit-led self, we often experience: • peace  • clarity  • compassion  • courage  • the space to choose our response You’ll also learn a simple reflection practice called The Freedom Path, which helps you examine your thoughts, emotions, actions, and results so you can move from survival patterns into agreement with God. Freedom doesn’t always begin when circumstances change. Often, it begins when our agreement changes. In this episode you'll learn about The difference between survival and spirit-led living  Why thoughts shape feelings, actions, and outcomes  How anxiety and control patterns develop  Signs you may be operating in survival mode  A simple exercise to reconnect with truth and discernment Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    16 min
  7. Who Told You That? The Hidden Battle In Your Thoughts

    MAR 5

    Who Told You That? The Hidden Battle In Your Thoughts

    Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest battle in your life isn't external… but internal? In this episode of the Freedom Camp Podcast, we explore how spiritual warfare often begins with the thoughts and narratives we accept without questioning. Instead of approaching spiritual warfare through fear or extremes, this conversation focuses on discernment, clarity, and learning to recognize the difference between God's voice, our own patterns, and the enemy's accusations. You'll also learn how your nervous system impacts discernment and why practicing presence and regulation can help you hear truth more clearly. Gretchen shares a simple four-step framework to help you take thoughts captive and move into agreement with what God says about you. Freedom grows when clarity grows. And clarity grows when we slow down long enough to notice the lie. In This Episode • Why spiritual warfare is often quiet  • How narratives form faster than we realize  • The role your nervous system plays in discernment  • The difference between God's voice, the enemy, and old patterns  • A simple 4-step practice for taking thoughts captive Scriptures Mentioned 2 Corinthians 10  Ephesians 6:10–20 Weekly Practice For the next seven days: Catch one thought each day and walk through this process: Name the thoughtAsk “Who told me that?”Test the fruitChoose agreement with what God saysSupport the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    14 min
  8. Rest Isn’t Just Sleep: It’s Cultivating a Selah Pause

    FEB 26

    Rest Isn’t Just Sleep: It’s Cultivating a Selah Pause

    Send us Fan Mail In this Freedom Camp Podcast episode, we’re talking about the kind of rest that changes how you live, not just how you sleep. Real rest is your nervous system’s ability to stand down, shift from bracing to trusting, and let God be God. You’ll learn the four kinds of rest (physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional/soul), why you can be “still” and not actually be resting, and how the biblical idea of Selah mirrors a musical rest: a holy pause that keeps time and keeps your life aligned with God. We end with a guided 90-second Selah pause you can practice immediately and a simple Sabbath framework you can use this week: Prepare, Protect, Practice. Reflection question:  Which kind of rest are you most deprived of right now, and what’s one small way you can trust God enough to pause today? If you want a deeper episode on safety (what it is, what it isn’t, and how it affects rest), tell me in the comments. I’d love to make that next. #FreedomCamp #ChristianPodcast #SabbathRest #Selah #NervousSystemRegulation #FaithAndMentalHealth #RestAndRecovery #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #christianwomen Support the show 📥 Stay connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenknode Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.paxton.1/ Email: gretchenknode@gmail.com  Website: https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/ Join the email newsletter - NO spam  https://gretchen-knode.mykajabi.com/freedom-camp-email-list

    22 min
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Welcome to the Freedom Camp Podcast — rooted in truth, growing in freedom, and built on the belief that you weren’t meant to grow alone. Each week, you’ll hear honest stories, insights, and simple questions to help you uncover the unseen things that keep you from fully living in the freedom that’s already yours. This is your space to reconnect with your authentic self — and grow in freedom, on purpose.

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  • Creator
    Gretchen Knode
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Freedom Camp Podcast
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