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. 1d ago

    Why You Can't Slow Down And What It's Costing You at Home

    ⮕ 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/ If you're a founder, executive, entrepreneur, or high-performing leader, slowing down probably doesn't come naturally. You're wired to move. Build. Solve problems. Create momentum. Carry responsibility. Make decisions. And when something isn't moving fast enough, your instinct is probably to step in and make it happen. That drive may have helped you build an extraordinary business and life. But there's a question every high performer eventually has to confront: What's actually fueling you? Because there's a difference between performing under pressure and being driven by pressure. In this episode of the Breaking Chains Podcast, I'm unpacking the internal pace so many successful leaders carry—and why constantly rushing, controlling, producing, and trying to stay ahead can eventually cost us the very things we're working so hard to create. Peace doesn't mean becoming passive. It means learning how to lead powerfully without anxiety becoming your fuel source. This Episode Is For You If: You're a founder, executive, or business owner who rarely feels "off"Your business is successful, but your mind is constantly racingYou feel responsible for keeping everything movingYou struggle to slow down because you're afraid something will fall apartYou have a hard time separating healthy ambition from internal pressureYou're constantly thinking about the next opportunity, problem, or goalYou're successful professionally but want greater presence in your marriage and familyYou want to lead from clarity, conviction, and faith instead of fear and control In This Episode, We Talk About: Why high performers are especially vulnerable to the addiction of momentumThe difference between external busyness and internal rushingWhy constantly producing can create the illusion of controlHow fear of uncertainty drives founders to overwork and overmanageThe difference between healthy pressure and being driven by pressureWhy the pace that built your last season may not serve your next oneHow to recognize when you're forcing an outcomeThe difference between a good opportunity and a God assignmentWhy discernment becomes increasingly important as your opportunities growHow rushing impacts leadership, decision-making, marriage, and familyFinding flow instead of constantly fighting the currentWhy peace can become a powerful compass for business and life Powerful Quotes "You might be in the pressure, but you're not moving from pressure." "What if peace became the determining factor for your decision making?" "Peace becomes the compass that directs us—not pressure, not rushing, not fear." "Discernment is the ability to recognize the right thing from almost right—the good thing from the God thing." "Peace is an internal calmness in the midst of circumstances we can't control." Here's what I've learned about high performers: Our greatest strengths can become our greatest liabilities when they're fueled by the wrong source. The ability to move quickly becomes rushing. Responsibility becomes control. Excellence becomes perfectionism. Vision becomes an inability to be present. Drive becomes an inability to rest. And leadership becomes carrying things that were never ours to carry. The answer isn't to become less ambitious. It's to become more discerning about what is driving the ambition. Because there will absolutely be seasons when it's time to move. Build. Execute. Take the risk. Have the conversation. Make the decision. But there are also seasons when wisdom says wait. Let the team develop. Let the strategy mature. Let the opportunity unfold. Let God work on something you cannot manufacture through more effort. The mature leader has the discernment to know the difference. So here's the question I want every founder, executive, and high-performing leader to consider: What if peace became one of the metrics you used to measure success? Not just revenue. Growth. Impact. Team performance. Or achievement. But the internal condition from which you're creating all of it. You can still build something extraordinary. You can still move fast. You can still lead powerfully. You can still pursue massive impact. But you don't have to sacrifice your peace, your marriage, your health, or your presence to do it. You can be in the pressure without being driven by the pressure. And that may be the next level of leadership God is inviting you into.

  2. Aug 5

    Maxed Out No More. The Hidden Cost of Success and How to Create a HIGH MARGIN Life

    ⮕ 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/ What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life God has for you isn't a lack of time, money, or opportunity... It's a lack of margin. Many of us have spent years building successful businesses, providing for our families, and chasing meaningful goals. Yet somewhere along the way, we've filled every inch of our lives until there's no room left to breathe, think, heal, create, or hear God's voice. The truth is, God doesn't multiply what is constantly running at maximum capacity. He multiplies what has space. In this episode of the Breaking Chains Podcast, Christine Jewell unpacks the powerful difference between living a high-margin life—one marked by peace, overflow, and intentional stewardship—and surviving a low-margin existence fueled by pressure, striving, and exhaustion. If you've been feeling overwhelmed despite your success, this episode is your invitation to slow down, create margin, and build a life that reflects the abundance of God's Kingdom. This Episode Is For You If: You feel successful but constantly exhaustedYour calendar leaves no room to breatheYou're tired of living in survival modeYou struggle to truly rest without feeling guiltyYour relationships feel rushed or disconnectedYou're ready to exchange striving for stewardshipYou want your life to reflect God's abundance—not the world's hustleYou're longing for greater peace, clarity, and fulfillment In This Episode, We Talk About: What a high-margin life actually looks likeWhy God works in the space of overflowThe hidden cost of living at maximum capacitySeven key areas to evaluate your own marginHow margin creates room for healing, creativity, and innovationWhy your calendar reveals your prioritiesBuilding a business that supports your life instead of consuming itThe connection between rest, spiritual clarity, and wise leadershipWhy Kingdom abundance is different from worldly successPractical ways to begin creating margin in your everyday life Powerful Quotes "Everything God wants to multiply requires margin." "You can have everything money can buy and still have no room to enjoy it." "God never designed you to live at maximum capacity." "Margin isn't laziness—it's stewardship." "A high-margin life isn't built by accident. It's created, curated, and protected." Reflection One of the greatest lies our culture tells us is that the answer is always more. More work. More hustle. More productivity. More achievement. But the Kingdom operates differently. Throughout Scripture, we see rhythms of work and rest, abundance and overflow, generosity and trust. Jesus consistently stepped away to pray, rest, and spend time with the Father—not because He had less to do, but because He understood where true strength comes from. The question isn't whether you're busy. The question is whether your life has enough margin for God to do what only He can do. Because when every minute is scheduled, every dollar is spent, every relationship is rushed, and every ounce of energy is depleted, there's no room left for healing, creativity, wisdom, or peace. What would change if you stopped measuring success by how full your calendar is... …and started measuring it by how much margin you've created for what matters most? Maybe the richest life isn't the one with the most possessions. Maybe it's the one with the most peace.

  3. Jul 29

    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.

  4. Jul 15

    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.

  5. Jul 8

    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/

  6. Jul 1

    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.

  7. Jun 24

    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/

  8. Jun 17

    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.

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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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  • Creator
    Christine Jewell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    262
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Christine Jewell
  • Show Website
    Breaking Chains

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