Tribe Beloved: Love Notes

Cortney Loui
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Welcome to Tribe Beloved: Love Notes — a podcast of short, soulful voice notes for Christian women navigating real life. Whether you’re folding laundry, juggling toddler naps, or grabbing five quiet minutes before the day begins, these episodes are here to meet you right in the middle of it. Inside each love note, you’ll hear gentle pep talks, grounded truth, and grace-filled nudges to help you: • Recognize the gifts God has already placed inside you • Release the pressure to become someone you’re not • Start showing up with the joyful, grounded confidence of a woman who knows she’s loved I’m Cortney Loui — stay-at-home mom, Christian life coach, speaker, and founder of Coffee Chats & Yoga Mats. I help Christian women stop shrinking back and start living like the person God created them to be. No fluff. No striving. Just honest reminders that you’re already deeply loved — and you don’t have to hustle to earn that. Let’s live like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    57. What If You Can Shove It Through the Window?

    What if you’re working really hard to solve a problem…but you’re answering the wrong question? After spending a precious toddler nap trying—and failing—to move an incredibly comfortable loveseat through an office door, I started wondering if we could just shove it through the window. Spoiler: We could not. 😂 But that ridiculous question changed the way I was thinking. Sometimes we get so attached to how something should work that we keep pouring more effort into the same solution. We assume we need more discipline, a better routine, someone else to finally understand us, or the ability to make a particular plan work. But what if we paused long enough to ask what we’re actually trying to create? In this episode, we’re continuing our conversation about questioning our first interpretations and getting curious about what else might be going on. We’ll explore what this can look like in our routines, relationships, parenting, spiritual lives, and even the small ways we create more delight in our homes. And we’ll come back to the invitation in James 1:5: when we need wisdom, we can ask God—who gives generously. This isn’t about finding a clever life hack or assuming every hard situation has an easy workaround. It’s about loosening our grip on the solution we’ve already chosen long enough to pray: God, what am I not seeing? Sometimes the first idea won’t work. Neither will the second. But another question may help us recognize a faithful way forward we couldn’t see while staring at the same proverbial door. Reflection question: Where might you be working really hard to make one solution work when God may be inviting you to ask a different question? Scripture: James 1:5 If you’d like another set of eyes and thoughtful questions as you explore how God has uniquely and intentionally wired you, a 1:1 God-Given Gifts Chat is a beautiful place to begin. We’ll slow down, notice the threads already present in your story, and explore what God may be doing with and through you. → Learn more about a God-Given Gifts Chat: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat   Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 13

    56. Maybe I’m the Problem

    Something isn’t working. A relationship feels off. Parenting is hard. The routine that seems to work beautifully for someone else leaves you exhausted. How quickly does “something is off” become “Maybe I’m the problem”? Sometimes we do need to own our choices, apologize, grow, or change. But taking responsibility for what’s actually ours is different from turning an experience into an accusation about who we are. In this episode of Tribe Beloved Love Notes, Cortney continues the conversation about learning to see yourself more accurately with God. Beginning with her longtime fascination with color analysis—where sometimes the problem isn’t you, but the color, clothes, or fit—she explores what happens when we bring that same curiosity into everyday life. Through stories about marathon training, motherhood, and learning how she personally processes best, Cortney invites you to slow down before deciding that difficulty automatically means deficiency. Sometimes the method is a poor fit. Sometimes the expectation needs adjusting. Sometimes something belongs in someone else’s “yard.” And yes, sometimes we really did mess up and need to make it right. The goal isn’t avoiding responsibility. It’s accurate responsibility: owning what is actually yours without taking on more than God is asking you to carry. Romans 12 reminds us of the value of seeing ourselves with sober judgment—not inflating ourselves or minimizing ourselves, but learning to see ourselves truthfully. Reflection question: Before deciding what this experience says about me, what actually happened—and what is actually mine to own? If you’re realizing that seeing yourself accurately is harder than it sounds, you don’t have to sort through it alone. A 1:1 God-Given Gifts Chat is a reflective conversation where we slow down, notice the threads God has woven through your life, and explore what may be difficult to recognize from your current vantage point. Explore a God-Given Gifts Chat → https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat  Scripture: Romans 12:3–8 Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 6

    55. Maybe You’ve Been Trying to Fix the Wrong Thing

    Have you ever caught yourself thinking... Maybe I'm too sensitive. Maybe I care too much. Maybe I should just stop trying. Those conclusions can feel true after disappointment, rejection, or betrayal—but what if pain isn't the most reliable interpreter of who you are? In this episode, Christian life coach Cortney Loui explores the difference between healthy growth and self-erasure. Through a personal story about her autistic son and a coaching conversation with a client, she invites you to question whether you've been trying to fix something God is actually inviting you to steward. If you've ever wondered whether your compassion, sensitivity, curiosity, or desire to help is "too much," this conversation will help you slow down, consider the fuller picture, and begin seeing yourself with greater honesty and hope. In this episode you'll discover: • Why pain can turn an experience into an accusation about your identity • The difference between changing who you are and growing in wisdom • What Romans 12 teaches about accurate, humble self-understanding • Why God-given gifts often need stewardship—not erasure Reflection Question What part of yourself have you been treating like a weakness that God may actually see as a gift? Ready to explore your own story? If today's conversation left you wondering, "What gifts has God placed in me that I've misunderstood because of hurt, fear, or old stories?" a God-Given Gifts Chat is a beautiful next step. Together, we'll look for the recurring threads in your life, notice the ways God has uniquely wired you, and discern what He may be inviting you to steward—not shrink. Learn more about the God-Given Gifts Chat: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat  Scripture: Romans 12:3–8 Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 30

    54. Before You Believe That Thought...

    How quickly do you decide what a difficult moment says about you? Maybe you think: I'm too much.I'm not enough.I should have known better.I can't trust myself anymore. In this honest, voice-memo-style conversation, Cortney shares a bittersweet reflection as summer comes to an end, a coaching story about a woman rebuilding confidence after heartbreak, and a simple practice that can help you slow down before believing every accusation your mind offers. This episode isn't about pretending everything is okay or ignoring mistakes. It's about learning to become a compassionate observer of your life—making room for both truth and grace so you can see more of the whole picture. If you've been second-guessing yourself after disappointment, transition, conflict, or loss, this conversation will encourage you to pause, get curious, and remember that one painful moment doesn't get to define your identity. In this episode, you'll discover:• Why your brain naturally creates conclusions about difficult experiences. • The difference between acknowledging reality and accepting every self-accusation as truth. • How curiosity creates space for wisdom, healing, and perspective. • Why your God-given strengths often show up long before you have language for them. • A simple question to ask before believing the story your mind is telling. Reflection QuestionWhat's one conclusion you've been believing about yourself lately... and what else might be true? Mentioned in this episodeInterested in discovering more about how God uniquely designed you? Schedule a God-Given Gifts Chat, a relaxed one-on-one conversation where you'll explore your current season, identify some of your natural God-given strengths, and leave with practical next steps for living with greater clarity and confidence. Email hello@coffeechatsandyogamats.com with "Gift" in the subject line to learn more. If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need the reminder that one difficult season doesn't tell the whole story. Let's go live loved today. Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jul 30

    54. Before You Believe That Thought...

    How quickly do you decide what a difficult moment says about you? Maybe you think: I'm too much.I'm not enough.I should have known better.I can't trust myself anymore. In this honest, voice-memo-style conversation, Cortney shares a bittersweet reflection as summer comes to an end, a coaching story about a woman rebuilding confidence after heartbreak, and a simple practice that can help you slow down before believing every accusation your mind offers. This episode isn't about pretending everything is okay or ignoring mistakes. It's about learning to become a compassionate observer of your life—making room for both truth and grace so you can see more of the whole picture. If you've been second-guessing yourself after disappointment, transition, conflict, or loss, this conversation will encourage you to pause, get curious, and remember that one painful moment doesn't get to define your identity. In this episode, you'll discover:• Why your brain naturally creates conclusions about difficult experiences. • The difference between acknowledging reality and accepting every self-accusation as truth. • How curiosity creates space for wisdom, healing, and perspective. • Why your God-given strengths often show up long before you have language for them. • A simple question to ask before believing the story your mind is telling. Reflection QuestionWhat's one conclusion you've been believing about yourself lately... and what else might be true? Mentioned in this episodeInterested in discovering more about how God uniquely designed you? Schedule a God-Given Gifts Chat, a relaxed one-on-one conversation where you'll explore your current season, identify some of your natural God-given strengths, and leave with practical next steps for living with greater clarity and confidence. Email hello@coffeechatsandyogamats.com with "Gift" in the subject line to learn more. If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need the reminder that one difficult season doesn't tell the whole story. Let's go live loved today. Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 23

    53. How I Prepare for a New Season (Without Trying to Figure Everything Out)

    What if preparing for a new season wasn't about creating the perfect plan? Whether you're getting ready for a new school year, a shift in family rhythms, a new opportunity, or simply sensing that life is changing, this episode is an invitation to pause before the transition instead of reacting once you're already in it. In this Connection Call-style episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a simple seasonal practice that's been shaping how I approach change. Rather than trying to solve every problem at once, I've learned to ask thoughtful questions, notice recurring patterns, celebrate growth, and create space for God to guide my next steps. We'll talk about: Why I begin thinking about a new season before it arrivesHow Ecclesiastes has reshaped the way I think about life's transitionsThe difference between solving everything and simply paying attentionQuestions that help me prepare with greater wisdom and intentionWhy experimentation often leads to better rhythms than perfectionism If you've been feeling the tension of an upcoming transition, I hope this conversation gives you permission to slow down, notice what's true, and enter your next season with greater peace. Reflection Question As you think about the season ahead, what's one thing you're noticing? Not something you've already solved. Just something you've noticed. I'd love to hear from you. Resources If you'd like someone to help you think through your current season and discover how God has uniquely wired you, I'd love to connect through a God-Given Gifts Chat. https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat Scripture Mentioned Ecclesiastes Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 16

    52. You might be doing better than you think

    What if some of your most meaningful growth has become so integrated into your life… that you’ve stopped noticing it? In this episode, I’m reflecting on: overlooked growth,changing seasons,realistic expectations,imperfect consistency,and learning how to stop fighting yourself so much. From toddler sock victories to family prayer rhythms, summer schedule shifts, and the evolution of this very podcast, this conversation is an encouragement to notice the quiet ways growth is already unfolding in your everyday life. 💭 Reflection QuestionWhat’s one small next step that feels life-giving, honest, and doable in this season? Resources & support Cara Harvey | Purpose Driven Mom: https://apurposedrivenmom.com God-Given Gifts ChatThe God-Given Gifts Chat is a one-on-one conversation where we explore: what’s going on in your current season,what may be making life harder than it needs to be,what strengths and gifts are already showing up,and what rhythms or next steps may better support the life you’re actually living. A quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect. 📲God-Given Gifts Chat https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat Discover Your God-Given Gifts Coaching ExperienceThis deeper coaching experience helps women better understand: their wiring,strengths,rhythms,patterns,and capacityso they can work with the person God created them to be instead of constantly fighting themselves. Connect📧 Email: hello@coffeechatsandyogamats.com 💌 Subject Line: GIFT Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 9

    51. What women misunderstand about “doing their best”

    Perfection is a terrible goal. In this episode, I’m exploring how many women quietly carry unrealistic, outdated, or impossible standards for what “doing their best” is supposed to look like — especially in seasons of motherhood, transition, chronic stress, changing capacity, or growing responsibilities. I share personal examples from my own life, including shifting exercise rhythms, building a coaching business during motherhood, and learning to reassess expectations with greater honesty and compassion instead of constantly measuring myself against unrealistic ideals. We also talk about: the difference between realistic excellence and performative perfectionwhy “doing your best” is not a fixed standardhow changing seasons require changing expectationsoverfunctioning vs faithful stewardshipthe importance of compassionate self-awarenessand how God may be more interested in wholeness than flawless performance If you’ve been feeling behind, stretched thin, frustrated with yourself, or unsure how to define “success” in your current season, I hope this conversation helps you breathe a little deeper and approach yourself with greater wisdom and grace. 💭 Reflection QuestionWhat would a more honest and compassionate definition of “doing your best” look like in this season? Resources & References MentionedMatthew 5:48Reflection on biblical wholeness, maturity, and spiritual formation“Strive for excellence, not perfection”Want Support Exploring This More Deeply?God-Given Gifts ChatThe God-Given Gifts Chat is a one-on-one conversation where we explore: what’s going on in your current season,where you may be experiencing unnecessary friction,what seems to light you up,and possible life-giving next steps or shifts.It’s also a space to discern whether deeper coaching support may be a good fit for you. A quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect. 📲God-Given Gifts Chat https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat The Discover Your God-Given Gifts Coaching Experience is a personalized coaching experience designed to help women: better understand their wiring, strengths, and patterns,recognize both gifts and limitations with greater clarity,develop healthier rhythms and expectations,and lead their lives with more peace, confidence, wisdom, and intention. You can learn more through the links in the show notes or by emailing me at hello@coffeehcatsandyogmats.com with the word GIFT. Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll: • Check in on your current season • Name 1 gift • Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence. ✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Tribe Beloved: Love Notes — a podcast of short, soulful voice notes for Christian women navigating real life. Whether you’re folding laundry, juggling toddler naps, or grabbing five quiet minutes before the day begins, these episodes are here to meet you right in the middle of it. Inside each love note, you’ll hear gentle pep talks, grounded truth, and grace-filled nudges to help you: • Recognize the gifts God has already placed inside you • Release the pressure to become someone you’re not • Start showing up with the joyful, grounded confidence of a woman who knows she’s loved I’m Cortney Loui — stay-at-home mom, Christian life coach, speaker, and founder of Coffee Chats & Yoga Mats. I help Christian women stop shrinking back and start living like the person God created them to be. No fluff. No striving. Just honest reminders that you’re already deeply loved — and you don’t have to hustle to earn that. Let’s live like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Cortney Loui
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cortney Loui
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    Tribe Beloved: Love Notes