Breaking Chains

Christine Jewell
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The Breaking Chains Podcast is where faith-driven executives and founders come to shed the world's version of success and step fully into who God designed and called them to be: as leaders, as spouses, and as Kingdom Builders. Each week, Christine Jewell brings raw, prophetic, and practically grounded conversations that cut through the noise and get to what actually transforms: your identity, your calling, your belief systems, and your alignment with Kingdom truth. This is not motivational content dressed in Christian language. This is the deep work. The kind that rewires how you think, how you lead, how you love, and how you build. Covering everything from prophetic revelation and spiritual thresholds to executive performance, marriage, and wealth - every episode is designed to move you from head knowledge to full embodiment of the life you were made for. If you are done playing a smaller version of yourself and ready to lead with the authority and clarity Heaven designed you for you.... Welcome! You are in the right place. Join Christine Jewell, Co-Founder of the Momentum Company, Faith-based Executive Coach/Strategist, Author of Drop the Armor, and Spiritual Mentor - for weekly episodes built for married executives and founders who are done shrinking, done striving, and ready to rise into the fullness of their Kingdom calling. Freedom. Identity. Impact. Welcome to Breaking Chains and walking in the FREEDOM you are designed to lead, build and multiply from!

  1. -1 j

    Making the Second Half of Life More Fulfilling than the First - It's Halfitme!

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most of us spend the first half of our lives asking one question: How do I build a successful life? How do I grow the business? Provide for my family? Build wealth? Create security? Prove that I have what it takes? Those aren't bad questions. In fact, they're necessary. But eventually, if we're paying attention, the questions begin to change. Because the operating system that helped us build success isn't always the one that helps us experience peace. In this episode, I share what God revealed to me during a season of deep rest while celebrating my 50th birthday in Greece. It became my own personal halftime. A chance to step away, reflect, and ask a different set of questions about the second half of life. Not how to accomplish more. But how to live more fully. This Episode Is For You If: You've built success but still feel restlessYou're entering a new season of life or leadershipYou're craving more peace, joy, and fulfillmentYou feel like you've outgrown the way you've been livingYou're ready to stop striving and start living with greater intentionYou want to build a life that reflects what matters most In This Episode, We Talk About: Why every leader needs a "halftime" momentThe difference between success and fulfillmentWhy rest creates clarityThe operating system that got you here—and why it may not get you thereMoving from pressure to peaceReverse-engineering your business around the life you actually wantCreating spaciousness for creativity, innovation, and deeper relationshipsHow to build a richer second half of life Powerful Quotes "What got you here won't get you there." "The first half is about building. The second half is about becoming." "Peace isn't something you pursue. It's something you learn to live from." "Rest isn't the reward for success. It's the place where clarity is born." "Build the business to support your life—not your life to support your business." One of the greatest realizations I had on this trip was that I wasn't looking for another strategy. I was looking for a different way of living. For years, I had worked intentionally to create more margin, more freedom, and more simplicity. But God showed me there was another level available. One where I wasn't simply creating space on my calendar. I was creating space in my soul. Because creativity, wisdom, peace, and fresh vision don't usually emerge from pressure. They emerge from rest. Maybe this is your halftime too. A chance to step back before charging into the next season. To ask different questions. To redefine what success looks like. To stop measuring your life only by what you've built—and begin measuring it by the peace you carry, the relationships you cultivate, and the legacy you're creating. Because the second half doesn't have to be bigger. It can be richer. And sometimes, that's the greatest win of all.

  2. 15 juil.

    Why You Can't Relax Even When Life is Good

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most people think peace comes after the breakthrough. After the promotion. After the marriage is healed. After the business grows. After life finally slows down. But what if the greatest obstacle to peace isn't your circumstances? What if it's fear quietly running in the background? In this episode, I'm sharing something incredibly personal that God recently revealed to me. I found myself surrounded by answered prayers—a thriving business, restored family relationships, milestone celebrations, exciting adventures ahead—and yet I couldn't fully receive the joy of the moment. Why? Because three hidden fears were stealing what God had already given me. If you've ever felt numb in the middle of a blessed life, this conversation is for you. This Episode Is For You If: You struggle to fully enjoy the blessings in front of youYou often feel anxious, even when life is going wellYou fear being disappointed againYou hesitate before taking bold steps of faithYou secretly worry that success will change you—or overwhelm youYou want to experience more peace, joy, and connection with God In This Episode, We Talk About: Why fear can keep you from receiving God's blessingsThe hidden fear of disappointment and how it steals joyWhy fear of failure causes us to shrink our callingThe surprising fear of success and receiving moreReleasing timelines and trusting God's perfect timingBuilding capacity instead of trying to control everythingHow to move from striving into surrenderPractical ways to renew your mind with God's truth Powerful Quotes "Disappointment comes when we become attached to our timeline instead of trusting God's." "We don't get what we want—we often get what we expect." "Fear of failure will always cause you to shrink your calling." "The blessing isn't meant to stop with you. It's meant to flow through you." "God is able to do immeasurably more than you could ask, think, or imagine." One of the biggest revelations God showed me was this: Sometimes we don't struggle to receive because we lack faith. We struggle because we're still expecting disappointment. We're waiting for something to go wrong. We're bracing for the other shoe to drop. And while our circumstances may have changed, our expectations haven't. Real freedom comes when we release our timelines, surrender our need to control the outcome, and begin expecting God's goodness instead of rehearsing our past. The invitation isn't simply to overcome fear. It's to fully receive the life God has already prepared for you. To stop shrinking. To stop settling. To stop bracing for disappointment. And to trust that His timing, His promises, and His plans are always better than anything we could manufacture on our own. Because you weren't created to live on leftovers. You were created to experience the fullness of God's peace, joy, purpose, and abundance—and become a reflection of His goodness to everyone around you.

  3. 8 juil.

    Breaking Free from EMF Stress: The Future of Health with Resonant Light Technology with Dan Stachofsky

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most of us have been taught to focus on what we put into our bodies. Eat better. Exercise more. Take the right supplements. And while those things matter... What if one of the biggest influences on your health is something you've rarely thought about? Your environment. In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Dan to explore the connection between our physical environment, our nervous system, our energy, and our ability to live with greater peace, vitality, and clarity. This isn't about fear. It's about stewardship. Because God designed our bodies to heal, adapt, and thrive. The question is: are we creating environments that support that design or constantly working against it? If you're feeling chronically stressed, anxious, exhausted, or simply curious about how your surroundings impact your health, this conversation will challenge the way you think about wellness. This Episode Is For You If: You constantly feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmedYou're interested in biblical health and stewardshipYou want to understand how your environment affects your bodyYou're looking for practical ways to support your nervous systemYou're passionate about living with more energy and vitalityYou want to steward your health God's way In This Episode, We Talk About: Why your environment has a greater impact on your health than you may realizeThe connection between light, energy, and cellular healthHow chronic stress affects the nervous systemPractical ways to create healthier environments at home and workThe importance of natural rhythms, sunlight, and creationTechnology, EMFs, and becoming a wise steward instead of living in fearHow faith and science can work together—not against each otherWhy true health begins with alignment—spirit, soul, and body Powerful Quotes "Your body isn't broken. Your environment may be." "We were designed to live at ease—not in constant survival mode." "You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick." "Stewardship isn't just about what you eat. It's about the environment you create." "There is another way." One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is that God didn't create us merely to survive. He created us to flourish. That means paying attention not only to what we believe spiritually, but also to how we steward our physical bodies and the environments we live in every day. Sometimes the first step toward healing isn't doing more. It's removing the things that have been quietly working against you. This conversation is ultimately about hope. There is another way to live. A way that brings together biblical wisdom, practical stewardship, intentional living, and a deeper awareness of how God designed us to thrive. When we align our lives with His design—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically—we create space for greater peace, greater vitality, and greater purpose. About Dan Dan is an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for holistic health who helps individuals, families, farmers, and businesses create healthier environments through practical strategies that support the body's natural ability to heal and thrive. His passion is equipping people to steward their health, homes, and workplaces in ways that align with both biblical principles and sound science. To learn more about Dan's work, his nonprofit, and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the website here: https://essentialenergy.solutions/

  4. 1 juil.

    How to Rebuild Trust and Respect

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most couples think respect is something you earn once. It isn't. Respect is either being built or eroded every single day. It's found in the little moments. The promises you keep. The conversations you avoid. The ownership you take. The way you show up when life gets hard. In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest issues I see inside marriages, leadership teams, and families: the slow erosion of respect. Because respect isn't about control. It isn't about authority. And it certainly isn't about getting your own way. It's about trust. It's about integrity. It's about becoming someone whose words and actions consistently align. The truth is, most people don't lose respect overnight. They lose it one broken promise, one excuse, one compromise, and one act of self-abandonment at a time. The good news? Respect can be rebuilt. This Episode Is For You If: You feel like trust has been lost in your marriageYou want more respect and connection at homeYou struggle to follow through on your commitmentsYou tend to overcommit and say yes to everyoneYou find yourself blaming instead of taking ownershipYou've lost confidence in yourself and want to rebuild itYou want to become a stronger leader at home and at work In This Episode, We Talk About: The difference between authority and respectWhy trust is built through consistency—not good intentionsHow overcommitting quietly erodes respectThe role ownership plays in rebuilding trustWhy self-abandonment is one of the fastest ways to lose confidenceEmotional maturity and staying grounded during conflictHow integrity creates safety in relationshipsThe connection between spiritual alignment and lasting respectPractical ways to rebuild trust one decision at a time Powerful Quotes "Respect is either being built or eroded every single day." "Authority is given. Respect is earned." "Respect dies where blame lives." "Every kept promise is a deposit. Every broken promise is a withdrawal." "People often lose respect for themselves before they lose respect from others." "Safety creates trust, and trust creates respect." One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that rebuilding respect starts long before someone else trusts you again. It starts with trusting yourself. Keeping the promises you make to yourself. Living in alignment with your values. Taking ownership instead of making excuses. When you begin leading yourself with integrity, other people begin to experience that consistency—and trust naturally follows. Respect isn't built through status, success, or income. It's built through character. Through showing up. Through staying true to your word. Through remaining grounded when conflict comes. If trust has been broken in your marriage, your family, or even within yourself, don't lose hope. Trust takes time to rebuild. But every small act of integrity is another brick in the foundation. Keep showing up. Keep doing the work. Because healthy marriages, strong families, and great leaders are all built the same way—one faithful decision at a time.

  5. 24 juin

    Why the Same Pain Keeps Showing Up in Your Life with Dr. Russ Irwin

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most people think trauma is the event. The betrayal. The rejection. The abuse. The divorce. The loss. But trauma is often less about what happened and more about the story we created because of what happened. The beliefs. The conclusions. The patterns. And those patterns quietly shape our relationships, our leadership, our marriages, our parenting, and the way we see ourselves for years—sometimes decades. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Russ Irwin to talk about trauma, healing, identity, and why so many people feel stuck in cycles they can't seem to break. Russ shares his incredible story of growing up in violence, addiction, and abuse, finding Jesus in a radical encounter that changed his life overnight, and then spending years walking through the deeper layers of healing that transformation required. Because while salvation can happen in a moment, healing often happens in layers. And understanding that difference can set people free from shame. This Episode Is For You If: You keep finding yourself in the same painful patternsYou've experienced betrayal, rejection, abuse, or abandonmentYou feel stuck despite years of personal growth workYou struggle with triggers that seem bigger than the momentYou want to understand how trauma impacts relationshipsYou're tired of repeating generational cyclesYou want to experience deeper emotional and spiritual healingYou're ready to stop surviving and start thriving In This Episode, We Talk About: Russ's powerful testimony of transformation through ChristThe difference between salvation and healingWhy trauma is stored in the nervous system, not just the memoryUnderstanding triggers as invitations to healingHow childhood wounds create adult patternsThe connection between trauma, identity, and self-worthWhy we often sabotage the very things we desire mostThe role of the subconscious mind in relationshipsPTSD vs. complex traumaHow emotional hijacking happens during conflictNervous system regulation and practical tools for calming triggersBreaking generational cycles of pain, addiction, and dysfunctionThe healing power of God's love and truth Powerful Quotes "Everything in my life changed overnight except my trauma healing." "You can't recover from what you can't acknowledge." "Triggers are heaven's invitation to greater healing." "The memory may remain, but the sting can be gone." "People don't get stuck because they lack potential. They get stuck because they're running patterns." "God loves you because He wants to, not because He has to." "You don't heal by avoiding the wound. You heal by bringing it into the light." One of the most powerful moments in this conversation is when Russ explains that many people believe healing means forgetting. But healing is not amnesia. Healing is being able to remember without reliving. The story remains. The pain no longer controls you. The memory exists. The wound no longer owns you. We also discuss why triggers aren't evidence that you're failing. They're evidence that God is inviting you deeper. Most people see triggers as proof that something is wrong with them. But what if the trigger is actually revealing the next layer of healing that's available? What if it's an invitation rather than a punishment? That perspective alone can completely transform the healing journey. If you've ever wondered why the same relationship struggles, fears, insecurities, or painful cycles keep showing up in your life, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface. Because healing doesn't begin by changing your circumstances. Healing begins by changing the story. And allowing God to rewrite what trauma tried to define. About Dr. Russ Irwin Dr. Russ Irwin is a trauma specialist, leadership consultant, speaker, and coach who helps individuals and organizations understand human behavior, emotional intelligence, trauma recovery, and personal transformation. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, violence, and generational trauma, Russ brings a unique perspective that integrates neuroscience, psychology, leadership, and faith. His passion is helping people move beyond survival patterns and into lasting freedom, healing, and purpose. Connect with Dr. Russ Irwin Watch for Russ's upcoming book releasing this summer, where he dives deeper into trauma, healing, identity, and the neuroscience of transformation. https://www.irwincoaching.ca/

  6. 17 juin

    The Cycle Ends With You: How to Break Free from Betrayal, Rejection & Generational Pain

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most people think betrayal is the deepest wound. I don't. I think the deepest wound is what betrayal convinces you to believe about yourself. That you're not worthy. That you're not lovable. That you can't trust anyone. That you have to protect yourself. That you're on your own. And if we're not careful, those wounds don't just hurt us. They start to shape us. In this episode, I share one of the most personal conversations I've ever had on this podcast. I open up about my childhood, my father's addictions, the collapse of my family, betrayal in marriage, infidelity, business betrayals, and the painful patterns that seemed to repeat throughout my life. Because for years, I thought I was fighting betrayal. What I was really fighting was the identity that betrayal had created inside of me. An identity rooted in fear. Self-protection. Control. Performance. And the belief that no one was coming to save me. But God had a different plan. This episode is about breaking the cycle. Not just overcoming betrayal. But healing the wounds that keep attracting the same patterns over and over again. This Episode Is For You If: You've experienced betrayal in marriage, business, friendship, or familyYou struggle with trust after being hurtYou feel trapped in repeating patterns and cyclesYou battle fear of abandonment or rejectionYou're tired of carrying wounds from your pastYou want to break generational cycles in your familyYou're ready to heal instead of just survive In This Episode, We Talk About: How betrayal shapes identityThe hidden roots of abandonment and rejectionWhy unresolved wounds keep repeating themselvesHow trauma creates false identitiesThe connection between pain and self-protectionWhy performance can become a coping mechanismThe difference between surviving and healingBreaking generational patterns and family cyclesForgiveness, restoration, and surrenderWhy Jesus is the ultimate healerThe importance of mentorship, discipleship, and communityHow God uses pain to prepare us for purpose Powerful Quotes "The deepest wound is not betrayal. It's what betrayal convinces you to believe about yourself." "You don't get what you want. You get what you unconsciously expect." "The lesson will keep repeating itself until you're ready to heal." "False identities create false operating systems." "You cannot heal what you refuse to confront." "Everywhere you go, there you are." "God is not asking you to save yourself. He's asking you to surrender." One of the biggest revelations in this episode is that many of us spend years fighting the people who hurt us while ignoring the wound that's still running our lives. We change jobs. Change relationships. Change locations. But the pattern follows us. Why? Because the issue was never the environment. The issue was the wound. And until the wound is healed, the cycle keeps repeating. I share how I spent decades trying to heal myself through achievement, performance, self-reliance, personal development, and endless striving. Yet true healing only began when I finally surrendered. When I stopped trying to be my own protector. My own provider. My own savior. And allowed God to become what He always intended to be. My healer. My restorer. My Father. At the end of the day, betrayal does not have to define your future. The pain can stop with you. The cycle can stop with you. The generational pattern can stop with you. But healing begins the moment you stop running from the wound and start bringing it into the presence of God. Because what Jesus heals, He restores. And what He restores, He uses for His glory.

  7. 10 juin

    Transforming Your Home & Marriage: From War Zone to Sanctuary of Peace, Honor, & Affection

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most people think they need better communication to fix their marriage. Better tools. Better strategies. Better conflict resolution. But what if the real issue isn't communication? What if we've forgotten what our homes were designed to be? In this episode, I share something the Lord has been speaking directly into my heart: "Christine, make your marriage a place of worship." Not a place of performance. Not a place of scorekeeping. Not a place of self-protection. A place of worship. Because worship is so much more than singing songs on Sunday morning. It's how we honor. How we serve. How we surrender. How we love. And if we're honest, many homes today don't feel like sanctuaries. They feel like war zones. Sometimes loud war zones. Sometimes silent war zones. Places where people walk on eggshells, keep score, hold onto offenses, and slowly drift apart. This episode is an invitation to something deeper: To build a home that reflects heaven. A home where peace rules. Where grace flows. Where love covers. And where God's presence is welcome. This Episode Is For You If: Your marriage feels disconnected or emotionally distantYou feel like you're walking on eggshells at homeYou want deeper intimacy with your spouseYour family feels more reactive than peacefulYou're hungry for God's design for marriage and family In This Episode, We Talk About: Why many homes become emotional war zonesWhat worship actually meansHow reverence changes the way we see our spouseWhy keeping score destroys intimacyThe connection between service and worshipHow fear and self-protection sabotage connectionThe role of grace, forgiveness, and honor in marriageCreating a home where God's presence can dwell Powerful Quotes "Make your marriage a place of worship." "A war zone is any place where people no longer feel safe." "We can be bound together by perfect love or bound together by our pain." "Worship is not about singing songs. Worship is about surrender." "Love your spouse as an act of worship." One of the biggest convictions I share in this episode is this: Many of us are trying to transform our marriages without God's presence. We're chasing strategies while neglecting the very thing that changes hearts. His presence. Because where God's presence dwells: healing happensrestoration happensforgiveness becomes possibleconnection deepens At the end of the day, the question isn't: "How do I fix my spouse?" It's: "How do I create a home where God's presence is welcome?" Because when His presence fills a home, everything changes. Peace replaces fear. Grace replaces judgment. Connection replaces division. And what once felt ordinary becomes sacred.

  8. 3 juin

    How to Lead a Strong Woman: Overcome Passivity, Lead with Authority, Power & Presence, Masculine Design

    ⮕ Free Communication Playbook- 5 Quick Wins for a More Connected Marriage: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/communication-cheat-sheet ⮕ Free LIVE Masterclass - 3 Keys to Reclaim the Territory of Your Marriage: For High Capacity Leaders, Founders, CEOs Ready to Lead Powerfully at Home - https://www.thechristinejewell.com/reclaim-your-marriage-masterclass ⮕ To Inquire About Coaching: → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/application-work-with-me ⮕ Buy My Book: Drop the Armor → https://www.thechristinejewell.com/drop-the-armor ⮕ For Speaking & Interviews: https://www.thechristinejewell.com/ Most men think leadership in marriage is about doing more. Doing more chores. Fixing more problems. Trying harder to keep the peace. But what if the issue is not that you’re doing too little… What if the issue is that you’re leading without presence? In this episode, Mark and I unpack one of the most requested topics we’ve ever received: How do you lead a strong, independent, high-capacity woman… without falling into passivity, control, resentment, or constant power struggles? Because the reality is a lot of high-performing men today are married to high-performing women. Women with vision. Drive. Opinions. Intensity. Leadership capacity. Creative power. And many men secretly feel overwhelmed trying to lead that dynamic. So they either: become passiveoverperformpeople pleaseemotionally withdrawor constantly react to her energy And none of those create safety, polarity, connection, or trust. This conversation is about what real leadership actually looks like. Not domination. Not control. Not performance. Presence. Because true power does not force. True power creates safety. This Episode Is For You If: You feel like your marriage has become a power struggleYou’re married to a strong, driven, high-capacity womanYou constantly feel like nothing you do is enoughYou’re exhausted trying to “keep the peace”Your wife feels emotionally disconnected or unsupportedYou struggle with passivity or uncertainty as a manYou want to lead your marriage with greater clarity and confidenceYou’re trying to create deeper unity, trust, and polarity in your relationship In This Episode, We Talk About: The difference between power and forceWhy many men overperform instead of truly leadThe hidden danger of passivity in marriageHow certainty creates emotional safety for womenWhy presence matters more than performanceThe connection between leadership and nervous system regulationEmotional capacity and masculine structureWhy women do not want to lead everything at homeHow alcohol, distraction, and avoidance reduce masculine presenceThe importance of discernment and spiritual leadershipWhat biblical submission actually meansHow resentment builds when expectations stay unspokenWhy structure creates freedom in marriageProtecting feminine energy inside the homeHow men can create environments where women thrive Powerful Quotes “Presence is power.” “True power does not force.” “A woman does not want to be the boss everywhere.” “If you’re constantly fighting each other, you’re playing the wrong game.” “Power doesn’t need to prove itself. It just is.” “Doing more is not the same thing as leading.” One of the biggest conversations in this episode centers around this idea: A lot of men today are reacting to their wife’s energy instead of leading from grounded certainty. So they overwork. Overperform. Over-explain. Over-accommodate. But leadership is not about frantically trying to calm the storm around you. It’s about becoming steady enough internally that your presence changes the atmosphere. And that requires capacity. Spiritual capacity. Emotional capacity. Mental capacity. Nervous system regulation. Discipline. Discernment. Integrity. Because women are not ultimately craving perfection. They are craving safety. And safety is created through consistency, conviction, humility, discernment, and grounded leadership. We also unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern relationships: Submission. Not from a place of control, domination, or fear… But from the biblical model of order, covering, trust, protection, and mutual devotion to God’s design for marriage. This conversation is honest, nuanced, practical, and deeply healing for both men and women. Especially for couples trying to move from performance-based relationships into true partnership and connection. At the end of the day… Leadership is not about becoming louder, harder, or more controlling. It’s about becoming more grounded. More intentional. More discerning. More present. More aligned with God. Because when a man learns how to lead from true power instead of force…everything inside the marriage starts to change.

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The Breaking Chains Podcast is where faith-driven executives and founders come to shed the world's version of success and step fully into who God designed and called them to be: as leaders, as spouses, and as Kingdom Builders. Each week, Christine Jewell brings raw, prophetic, and practically grounded conversations that cut through the noise and get to what actually transforms: your identity, your calling, your belief systems, and your alignment with Kingdom truth. This is not motivational content dressed in Christian language. This is the deep work. The kind that rewires how you think, how you lead, how you love, and how you build. Covering everything from prophetic revelation and spiritual thresholds to executive performance, marriage, and wealth - every episode is designed to move you from head knowledge to full embodiment of the life you were made for. If you are done playing a smaller version of yourself and ready to lead with the authority and clarity Heaven designed you for you.... Welcome! You are in the right place. Join Christine Jewell, Co-Founder of the Momentum Company, Faith-based Executive Coach/Strategist, Author of Drop the Armor, and Spiritual Mentor - for weekly episodes built for married executives and founders who are done shrinking, done striving, and ready to rise into the fullness of their Kingdom calling. Freedom. Identity. Impact. Welcome to Breaking Chains and walking in the FREEDOM you are designed to lead, build and multiply from!

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  • Création
    Christine Jewell
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    260
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    © Copyright 2026 Christine Jewell
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