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351 Restore Your Marriage with Prayer Apr 08, 2026

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When your marriage feels strained, distant, or even broken, prayer can feel difficult, but it's often where true restoration begins. In this episode, Brad and Heidi Mitchell share how inviting God into the tension can soften hearts, rebuild trust, and create space for humility, forgiveness, and renewed connection.

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I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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350 Uncover the Root Cause of Stress Apr 01, 2026

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Stress may feel like an unavoidable part of modern life, but lasting relief comes when we address the deeper sources behind it. In this episode, Gaylyn Williams shares biblically grounded insights and practical tools that help restore emotional balance, strengthen resilience, and equip you to navigate life's pressures with greater peace and clarity.

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I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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349 Success Without Striving Mar 25, 2026

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In a culture that celebrates constant hustle and overachievement, many high-achieving Christian women find themselves exhausted and spiritually disconnected. In this conversation with Erin Harrigan, we explore how aligning ambition with God's purpose can replace striving with peace, clarity, and a deeper sense of Kingdom impact in the work we do.

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I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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348 When Faith Meets Infertility Mar 18, 2026

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Infertility can shake faith, identity, and relationships in ways few people openly discuss. In this heartfelt conversation, author and registered nurse Angela Mackey joins Dr. Saundra to share her journey through secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and IVF, offering biblical encouragement for women walking this painful road.

Get Angela's FREE 9-day Devotional based on Philippians 4:8.

Get your copy of Difficult to Conceive.

*Recorded onsite at NRB, pardon the audio quality of this live interview

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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347 365 Days of Hope and Healing Mar 11, 2026

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Broken heart syndrome reveals just how deeply emotional and physical stress can impact the body. In this episode, Joan Hunter shares powerful stories of healing and invites us to partner with God for restoration and wholeness.

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Get your copy of 365 Days of Hope and Healing for Your Body, Mind, and Soul.

*Recorded onsite at NRB, pardon the audio quality of this live interview

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith

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346 From Unknown to Deeply Known Mar 05, 2026

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In a world more connected than ever, loneliness and isolation continue to rise—even within the Church. Pastor Keith Spurgin joins Dr. Saundra to talk about the hidden struggle of feeling unseen while leading, serving, and succeeding.

Sign Up to Download A FREE E-Book Version of Keith's Book "Unknown"

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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345 Embracing God's Good Design Feb 25, 2026

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In a culture filled with confusion around sexuality and gender, parents need clarity, courage, and compassion. Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers practical, biblically grounded guidance to help you disciple your children with confidence while teaching truth in a way that reflects God's heart and design.

Connect with Elizabeth on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationworldview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundation_worldview/

Get your copy of Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design.

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith

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344 Impactful Holy Spirit Living Feb 11, 2026

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What happens when the Holy Spirit becomes not just a belief, but a daily companion? In this episode, Dr. Saundra's guest, Bonni Jensen, shares how a season of deep loss led her into an intimate, life-transforming relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Connect with Bonnie on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonniericknerjensen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniericknerjensen

Get your copy of Journaling with the Holy Spirit.

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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343 Seasons of Becoming Feb 04, 2026

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Some seasons of becoming are quiet, uncertain, and largely unseen, yet they are deeply formative and sacred. In this episode, Carina Jung and Dr. Saundra reflect on what it means to trust God in the in-between seasons.

Download Carina's free devotional, He Is Faithful.

Get your copy of Being Fully Known.

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

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Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith

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342 When Loss Becomes the Beginning Jan 28, 2026

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Grief and loss are not the end of your story, even when they feel overwhelming and final. In this episode, Amy Joob joins Dr. Saundra to sharejourney through trauma, death, suicide, church hurt, and life reinvention, offering practical strategies for healing and letting go.

Connect with Amy on Facebook and Instagram.

Get your copy of Arise: From Grief & Flourish Again.

I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts

I Choose My Best Life

Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free

Connect with Saundra:

Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith