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Leading from Wholeness | Boundaries, Faith, Identity, Coach

Leading from Wholeness | Boundaries, Faith, Identity, Coach

De : Audrey Shelby - Leadership Coach Christian
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Does a lack of validation make you question your call to leadership?

Is fear of rejection preventing you from being your authentic self?

Does imposture syndrome hold you back from leading with power versus fear?

Do you want to serve in a meaningful way?

I am so glad you're here, friend. I’m Audrey Shelby, and I’ve been leading in the public sector for 20 years. I struggled with anxiety and thinking I wasn’t worthy to be in the roles I occupied. But through intentionally seeking God in prayer and His affirmation of who I was created to be, I now lead with confidence, joy, and purpose.

This podcast will help you identify the barriers that keep you from leading well. God has chosen you to shepherd over the job you’re in, the people you supervise, those children you’re raising, and the partner you have. Through the spiritual strategy of prayer and evidence-informed practices, together, we will tear down the lies that are keeping you from being free and successful as a leader.

Grab your hot chocolate, your journal, and let’s go!

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  • Ep 22 | How to Build Trust in the Workplace Through Love

    Ep 22 | How to Build Trust in the Workplace Through Love
    May 27 2026

    Show Notes

    What does it actually look like to love people you don't like? Not the people who are easy to love — but the ones who rub you the wrong way, misunderstand you, or feel like they were placed in your path on purpose? In this episode, we're talking about Agape love — the selfless, unconditional, sacrificial love that God calls us to — and why choosing it is one of the most spiritually transforming things you can do.

    We're pulling back the curtain on what it looked like to shift from a "forget people, cut them off" mindset to one of empathy, obedience, and genuine care for others. If you've ever struggled to love someone despite their presentation, their personality, or their past — this episode is for you.

    In This Episode
    • What Agape love is — and what it is not
    • How unhealed rejection shapes the way we relate to people
    • What happens when you say yes to loving someone you'd rather avoid
    • How obedience to God's command to love grows your relationship with Him
    • What empathy really means
    Key Scriptures

    1 John 4:20 — “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.”

    John 14:15 (NLT) — "If you love me, obey my commandments." Love and obedience are not separate — they are woven together.

    John 3:16 — For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

    2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT) — "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work."

    Psalm 139:13–16 (NLT) — "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous — how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed."

    1 Peter 4:8 — "Love covers a multitude of sins.

    What We Unpack From "Forget People" to Forgiveness

    Growing up with a philosophy of "if you don't like me, get out of my life" felt like self-protection. But beneath the toughness was fear, a lack of self-worth, insecurity, and a deep need to feel loved. Unhealed rejection at a young age shaped friendships, romantic relationships, and the ability to extend grace. God had to do real work — and He did it through the people He assigned.

    The Assignment You Almost Missed

    God assigns people to us — and sometimes, because of how they show up or how they approach us, we write them off before they ever get a chance. Think about the people you may have dismissed because of their presentation. What if God sent them to you? What if you were the assignment God gave someone who almost said no?

    Empathy Changes Everything

    Empathy is choosing to understand where someone is coming from. There have been situations where I was so grateful I was wrong — what I thought was the worst about someone turned out to be a simple misunderstanding.

    Homework

    Ask God to show you how you can love others more.

    That's it. One prayer. One honest ask. Watch what He does with it.

    Connect With Us
    • Instagram @AudreyTousantShelby
    • Learn more at www.praywithoutceasingministries.com

    We would love to hear how this episode landed with you. Share it with someone who needs it, leave a review, and come back next week as we continue to lead from wholeness.
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    28 min
  • Ep 21 | 12 Years of Marriage: What We Know Now

    Ep 21 | 12 Years of Marriage: What We Know Now
    May 20 2026

    Show Notes

    If this conversation is stirring something in you and you want to go deeper — we want to go there with you. Join us at the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Conference on August 15th in Buena Park, CA. Details and registration are linked below!

    Register today: https://praywithoutceasing2026.eventbrite.com

    Episode Overview

    What does it really take to make a marriage last? In this episode, we get honest and personal as Brandon and Audrey reflect on 12 years of marriage — the hard seasons, the joyful ones, and everything God taught them in between. This conversation is real, it’s relatable, and it’s rooted in faith.

    Whether you’re newlywed, years in, or still believing for a covenant partner, there’s something in this episode for you.

    What We Cover

    • Brandon’s three pillars of a lasting marriage: Jesus, communication, and togetherness
    • Why Audrey says the most important thing you can do is surrender your marriage to God
    • The truth that marriage was God’s idea — not yours
    • Why communicating when you don’t feel like it often the most important time to speak up
    • The danger of isolation in marriage and why sharing yourself fully with your spouse matters more than you think

    Key Takeaway

    Marriage is not a feeling you fall in and out of — it’s a covenant you tend, surrender, and grow inside of. When God is at the center, even the hard years become part of a beautiful story.

    Reflection Questions

    1. What has God been teaching you in your current season of marriage or relationship?
    2. Is there an area where you’ve been waiting for your spouse to make you happy instead of bringing that to God first?
    3. Where might isolation be creeping in, and what’s one step you can take toward openness?

    Scripture Referenced

    “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”

    — Ecclesiastes 4:9

    Connect With Us

    • Instagram @AudreyTousantShelby
    • Learn more at www.praywithoutceasingministries.com
    • Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in their marriage

    If this episode blessed you, leave us a review and let us know. We’d love to hear your story.
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Ep 20 | Is Fear of Disappointment Stealing Your Identity as a Leader and Mom? Here's How to Protect Your Momentum

    Ep 20 | Is Fear of Disappointment Stealing Your Identity as a Leader and Mom? Here's How to Protect Your Momentum
    May 13 2026
    SHOW NOTES Find encouragement and hope despite life’s deepest disappointments. Have you ever felt like just when you were gaining momentum, disappointment showed up and knocked the wind right out of you? Maybe it was a relationship that didn’t work out, a door that closed before you could walk through it, or a moment — like Mother’s Day — that reminded you of something painful you’ve carried for a long time. Friend, you are not alone. Today we are talking about how to manage through life’s disappointments without letting them rob you of the abundant life God has already promised you. Scriptures for This Episode 1 Peter 5:10 (AMP) “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace {who imparts His blessing and favor}, who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you {making you what you ought to be}.” John 10:10 (AMP) “The thief comes in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance {to the full, till it overflows}.” I want you to know that this isn’t a “just get over it” conversation. Disappointment is real. Grief is real. The ache of unmet expectations — in relationships, in your family, in your own heart — is real. There have been seasons where I sat with the weight of what I didn’t have instead of recognizing what God had already placed in my hands. Maybe you know that feeling. The failed relationship that left you questioning your worth. The opportunity that fell through after you prayed so hard for it. The holiday that felt more like a reminder of loss than a celebration. The enemy wants you stuck. Stuck in rejection. Stuck in grief. Stuck replaying who left, what failed, and what never came. But God calls us to something different. He doesn’t promise a life without disappointment — but He does promise that after we’ve suffered a little while, He will complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish us. That promise is for you. 3 Steps Toward Gratitude Step 1: Speak Truth to Your Discouragement We’ve talked about cognitive behavioral therapy in past episodes, and I want to revisit it here because it is so powerful. The way you think impacts the way you feel — and the way you feel drives your behavior. Step 2: Practice Gratitude — Intentionally Gratitude is not a feeling that arrives on its own. It’s a practice. And science backs this up: gratitude mindfulness shifts your focus from scarcity to abundance, lowers cortisol, reduces anxiety, and even improves sleep. Most importantly, it builds resilience — and you need that because life will bring more disappointments. The goal isn’t to avoid hard seasons; it’s to build a toolkit so you can endure and recover. Two practical ways to start: Gratitude Mindfulness: Take five minutes to ground yourself in the present — what you can see, hear, smell, touch, taste — and find the good in it. A helpful resource to get you started: 5-Minute Gratitude Practice at Mindful.org Gratitude Journaling: In the morning, write down one or two small things you’re looking forward to — taking the kids to school, going for a walk, feeling the air on your face. Simple things. Then at the end of the day, come back to your journal. Did those moments happen? What else showed up that you’re thankful for? This practice trains your eyes to look for the hand of God in your everyday. Step 3: Remember God’s Faithfulness When disappointment crowds your vision, it’s time to look back before you look forward. Where has God shown up for you? Maybe this Mother’s Day was hard. Maybe it surfaces loss or longing every single year. But pause and ask: Where did God fill in the gap? The enemy wants you fixated on what’s missing. God wants you to see how He has kept you. Recall His faithfulness. Remember the times He came through, the doors He opened, the people He sent. If this conversation is stirring something in you and you want to go deeper — we want to go there with you. Join us at the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Conference on August 15th in Buena Park, CA. We are going to dig into the very things that have been stealing from you — and we’re going to walk out with tools, truth, and a renewed sense of purpose. You don’t want to miss it. Details and registration are linked below! Register today: https://praywithoutceasing2026.eventbrite.com If this podcast has encouraged you, would you take 30 seconds and leave us a review? It helps more women find this community — and it truly blesses us to hear how God is moving in your life. Screenshot this episode, share it on your stories, and tag us so we can celebrate with you! Connect with Us: Merch: www.praywithoutceasingmerch.com Email: hello@praywithoutceasingministries.com Instagram: @AudreyTShelby
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    38 min
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