Self Love Journaling with God

Shawnda Dewberry
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Self-Love Journaling with God is a faith-based podcast for women who are in a healing season and desire peace, clarity, and deeper spiritual growth. This Christian self-love podcast invites you to learn how to love yourself through God’s love, renew your mind with Scripture, and grow in your identity in Christ—one journal page at a time. Hosted by Shawnda Dewberry, licensed clinician and Christian journaling guide, each episode blends faith-based journaling, psychology-informed insight, and Bible journaling prompts to support emotional healing with God. Through gentle reflection, prayer journaling, and guided journaling with God, you’ll explore self-worth, overcome negative self-talk, and learn to see yourself the way God sees you. This podcast is for women seeking Christian encouragement, healing emotional wounds, and walking closely with God through a self-love journey rooted in faith. If you’re looking for a Christian podcast for women that combines spiritual journaling, Scripture, and practical tools for growth, this space is for you.

  1. 6 Ways the Holy Spirit Supports Your Self-Love Journey

    2d ago

    6 Ways the Holy Spirit Supports Your Self-Love Journey

    Send us Fan Mail You are not walking your healing journey alone. In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we discuss how the Holy Spirit supports your self-love journey in a personal, practical, and powerful way. Based on John 14:16, this episode explores the promise Jesus gave when He said the Father would send another Comforter to abide with us forever. If you have ever felt tired from trying to heal, grow, set boundaries, renew your mind, or rebuild your confidence in your own strength, this episode is a gentle reminder that God has given you help. The Holy Spirit is not distant. He is present with you in the real places of your life—your emotions, your decisions, your prayer life, your journal pages, and even the moments when you do not have the words. In this teaching-style episode, we walk through six roles of the Holy Spirit and how each one supports your self-love journey: Counselor — guiding you with wisdom when fear, guilt, or confusion feels loudHelper — supporting you when you feel overwhelmed or emotionally tiredIntercessor — praying with and for you when you do not know what to sayAdvocate — reminding you of God’s truth when shame and negative thoughts accuse youStrengthener — giving you courage to keep healing and choosing what is healthyStandby — reminding you that you are never abandoned or aloneWe also talk about the difference between what psychology helps us understand and what God says about who we are. You will be encouraged to see your self-love journey not as something you have to perform perfectly, but as a walk with God where the Holy Spirit guides, supports, strengthens, and comforts you. Anchor Scripture: John 14:16 KJV — “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.” This episode includes a simple journaling practice to help you reflect on which role of the Holy Spirit you need most in this season, along with a practical action step for the week. If your heart has been needing support, comfort, wisdom, or strength, this episode will remind you that you do not have to keep doing life alone. Journal Prompt: Holy Spirit, which part of my heart needs support today, and which name of Yours do I need to call on in this season? For more faith-rooted journaling prompts, heart work reflections, and encouragement for yourself Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    27 min
  2. Read This Verse When Regret Won’t Let You Sleep

    Jun 18

    Read This Verse When Regret Won’t Let You Sleep

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever laid in bed at night and suddenly your mind starts replaying everything you wish you could change? The conversation you handled wrong. The choice you regret. The relationship you stayed in for too long. The words you wish you could take back. Nighttime regret can feel heavy, especially when the house is quiet, and your thoughts get loud. In this episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we are talking about what to do when regret won’t let you sleep and how to bring those painful thoughts before God instead of letting shame take over. Rooted in Romans 8:1, this teaching reminds you that regret may point to something you need to learn, repair, or release, but it does not get to become your identity. You will learn the difference between conviction and condemnation, why regret often feels stronger at night, and how journaling with God can help you process the past with honesty, wisdom, and grace. This episode is for the woman who is tired of replaying mistakes, carrying shame, and wondering if God is disappointed in her. Together, we will walk through a gentle nighttime journaling practice, two reflection prompts, and one simple “Night Regret Reset” you can use when your mind starts spiraling before bed. If you have been struggling with regret, shame, racing thoughts, emotional heaviness, or replaying the past at night, this episode will help you pause, breathe, and remember this truth: in Christ, there is no condemnation. You can learn from the past without living there. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    22 min
  3. 12 Ways to Hear God More Clearly

    Jun 5

    12 Ways to Hear God More Clearly

    Send us Fan Mail Do you want to hear God more clearly, but sometimes feel like your thoughts, emotions, and everyday responsibilities are louder than His voice? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we’re talking about 12 Ways to Hear God More Clearly, featuring simple, practical faith habits that help you slow down, reconnect with God, and listen with greater peace and confidence. Together, we’ll walk through 12 gentle practices:  Create a quiet space  Start with prayer before you process  Read Scripture for relationship, not just answers  Practice obedience in small things  Pay attention to peace  Invite God into your emotions  Test what you hear against God’s Word  Seek wise counsel  Notice patterns, not just moments  Practice gratitude to clear spiritual fog  Fast from noise  Respond when God speaks This episode is for the woman who wants to grow closer to God, strengthen her faith, and stop letting fear, overthinking, pressure, or distraction drown out His truth. If your heart has been longing for clarity, direction, and a deeper connection with God, this conversation will remind you that He is still speaking, still guiding, and still drawing you closer—one page and one prayer at a time. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    32 min
  4. How to Protect Your Peace in Difficult Relationships

    May 29

    How to Protect Your Peace in Difficult Relationships

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we’re talking about how to protect your peace in difficult relationships without guilt, fear, or losing yourself in the process. Difficult relationships can leave you feeling emotionally drained, anxious, confused, or stuck in people-pleasing patterns. You may find yourself over-explaining, walking on eggshells, replaying conversations, or carrying emotional weight that was never yours to hold. But protecting your peace is not selfish—it is spiritual and emotional stewardship. Together, we’ll explore how to love others with wisdom, set healthy boundaries, recognize relationship patterns that disturb your peace, and use journaling with God as a practical tool for emotional healing and self-awareness. Rooted in faith, scripture, and practical reflection, this episode will encourage you to stop abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable and start listening for God’s voice above pressure, guilt, and fear. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How to protect your peace in difficult relationships  Why boundaries are not unloving or unchristian  How people-pleasing can quietly drain your emotional health  What it means to love others without losing yourself  A simple journaling practice to process relationship stress with God  How to forgive without returning to harmful patterns If you’ve been navigating toxic relationship patterns, emotional exhaustion, family conflict, friendship struggles, or hard conversations, this episode will help you slow down, reflect, pray, and take the next wise step toward peace. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    31 min
  5. Prayer Is Where the Fight Begins

    May 21

    Prayer Is Where the Fight Begins

    Send us Fan Mail When you don’t know what to pray, Scripture can give your heart the words. In this episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we’re talking about how to pray God’s Word when your emotions feel heavy, your thoughts feel scattered, or your faith feels tired. Rooted in Ephesians 6:18 and 1 John 5:14–15, this episode teaches why prayer is where the fight begins—and how praying Scripture helps you pray according to God’s will, because His will is revealed through His Word. You’ll learn a simple and practical way to turn Bible verses into personal prayers using the W.O.R.D. Prayer Method: Write the verse, Observe the truth, Respond in prayer, and Declare the truth. This episode is for the woman who feels overwhelmed, anxious, spiritually tired, or unsure what to say to God. Your prayers do not have to be perfect to be powerful. When they are anchored in Scripture, they have a steady place to stand. Inside this episode, you’ll learn:  Why prayer is not a last resort, but a spiritual first response  How Scripture gives your prayer language when words feel hard  Why praying God’s Word helps you pray according to His will  How to use the W.O.R.D. Prayer Method in your journal  Simple prayer starters for anxiety, fear, weakness, and uncertainty Prayer is where the fight begins—and God’s Word gives your prayer a place to stand. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    25 min
  6. 5 Signs You’re Self-Sabotaging | Joel 3:10

    May 14

    5 Signs You’re Self-Sabotaging | Joel 3:10

    Send us Fan Mail Are your words quietly working against the confidence you are praying for? In this episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we discuss how negative self-talk, old labels, fear-based thoughts, and repeated “I can’t” statements can become self-sabotaging words that weaken confidence and shape how you see yourself. Rooted in Joel 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, this faith-filled conversation will help you notice the words that have been agreeing with fear, shame, and old wounds—and begin replacing them with God’s truth. You’ll learn five signs you may be self-sabotaging with your words, including speaking more about what you cannot do than what God can help you do, defining yourself by your struggle, using “always” and “never” to limit your future, mistaking fear for wisdom, and repeating old labels more than God’s truth. This episode is for the woman who wants to grow in self-love, confidence, emotional healing, and faith while learning how to take negative thoughts captive and speak with courage again—one thought, one sentence, and one journal page at a time. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    25 min
  7. When You Stop Living for Approval Galatians 1:10

    May 7

    When You Stop Living for Approval Galatians 1:10

    Send us Fan Mail Why do other people’s opinions feel so heavy? In this faith-rooted episode of The Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we explore fear of judgment, people-pleasing, overthinking, and the way approval-seeking can quietly shape your confidence and self-worth. Using Galatians 1:10 and 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, this episode will help you recognize fearful thoughts, take them captive, and stop letting other people’s words define your identity. Through gentle teaching, biblical truth, and a practical journaling prompt, you’ll be encouraged to anchor your worth in God’s voice—not human approval. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Recognize when approval-seeking is affecting your peace  Understand why people’s opinions can feel so personal  Take fearful thoughts captive with God’s truth  Use journaling to rebuild confidence and self-love through faith Your worth is not up for vote. Their opinion is not your identity. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    24 min
  8. Are Your Words Keeping Wounds Alive? Romans 12:2

    May 2

    Are Your Words Keeping Wounds Alive? Romans 12:2

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed that the words that hurt you the most sometimes become the words you repeat to yourself? In this episode of the Self-Love Journaling With God Podcast, we continue the series When Words Shape Your Worth with Episode 3: Are Your Words Keeping Wounds Alive? Romans 12:2. We are talking about how negative self-talk can keep old wounds active, how painful words can turn into inner beliefs, and why healing often begins when we stop agreeing with what wounded us. Through Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, we will explore what it means to renew your mind, take thoughts captive, and replace harmful inner language with God’s truth. We will also look at Peter’s story after denying Jesus and how Jesus met him with restoration instead of shame. If you have been replaying regret, criticism, rejection, or old labels in your mind, this episode will help you slow down, notice the words you have been repeating, and begin practicing a new truth with God. You will also be guided through a simple sentence-stem journaling practice to help you identify one painful sentence you are ready to stop repeating and replace it with truth. Main takeaway: You cannot heal fully while continuing to repeat words that keep you bound. Support the show Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow me for more inspiration, encouragement, and tools to grow in faith and confidence. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on Instagram, TikTok, and With God, Her Story Blog  Stay Connected Join my Self-Love Journal Journey Newsletter! My Top Journals from Amazon**Affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases. Prayer Journal for Women Lessons from Eve: Overcome Self-Sabotage Self-Love Workbook for Women Journal Be Still And Know Psalm 46:10 Floral Inspirational Scripture Notebook Prayer Notebook & Devotional (Premium Gold Spiral-Bound Hardcover) **This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this ministry! 💜

    34 min
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Self-Love Journaling with God is a faith-based podcast for women who are in a healing season and desire peace, clarity, and deeper spiritual growth. This Christian self-love podcast invites you to learn how to love yourself through God’s love, renew your mind with Scripture, and grow in your identity in Christ—one journal page at a time. Hosted by Shawnda Dewberry, licensed clinician and Christian journaling guide, each episode blends faith-based journaling, psychology-informed insight, and Bible journaling prompts to support emotional healing with God. Through gentle reflection, prayer journaling, and guided journaling with God, you’ll explore self-worth, overcome negative self-talk, and learn to see yourself the way God sees you. This podcast is for women seeking Christian encouragement, healing emotional wounds, and walking closely with God through a self-love journey rooted in faith. If you’re looking for a Christian podcast for women that combines spiritual journaling, Scripture, and practical tools for growth, this space is for you.

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  • Creator
    Shawnda Dewberry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Self Love Journaling with God
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