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56 | 6 Steps to Get Your Joy Back: Breaking Free From the Spirit of Heaviness

If you’ve been feeling heavy lately, like joy takes too much effort and everything feels harder than it should be...you’re not alone. You’ve prayed, rested, tried to push through it, but nothing lifts it.
Quit blaming depression, menopause, or just a plain old dry season. It might be something deeper! A spirit of heaviness that’s been sitting on you without you even realizing it.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
The truth about what’s really behind that heaviness
What God says about trading it for joy
6 steps to release lasting joy back into your life
Because you don’t have to live weighed down anymore.
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55 | 3 Things That Are Saving My Life: Finding God in the Glimmers

This week we're trying something new! Not a deep dive or a heavy topic, just an honest chat about real life and the small things bringing joy, peace, and a little spark back into the days.
It’s about noticing the glimmers, the little moments where you catch your breath and realize God’s right there in the middle of it all.
Come hang out, laugh a little, and maybe leave inspired to find your own “three things” that are saving your life right now.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How everyday life (yes, the normal stuff) can hold quiet moments of God’s presence
Why joy sometimes shows up in unexpected, spontaneous ways
A simple mindset shift that can change how you move through your days
 
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54 | The Danger of a Quiet Time: Rethinking How You Connect With God

Sometimes the things that look the most spiritual are the ones that trip us up. In this episode, I’m talking about quiet time. You know, that carved-out 30 minutes where we read our Bible, pray, light a candle, and try to connect with God.
It’s beautiful. It’s life-giving. BUT… it can also become a box we check. A straightjacket we can't get out of. A guilt trip when we miss it.
Let’s talk about:
Why early mornings aren’t holier (and when my quiet time actually works)
How to read the Bible for a RHEMA word, not just words on a page
What to do when your quiet time feels dry or empty
The 3 real dangers of over-romanticizing quiet time
This is a cozy, real, hoodie-on kind of chat. Curl up with me and let’s rethink what it means to spend time with Jesus.
 
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53 | The Hidden Cost of Compromise: Sin, Repentance & Real Change

We need to talk about sin and the compromises we keep choosing even when we know better. I’m sharing my own story of ignoring conviction, what happened when I stepped outside God’s protection, and how repentance isn’t about trying harder but changing how we think.
If you’ve been feeling off in your faith or wondering why it’s hard to feel close to God, this episode will help you see what might be holding you back and how to step into freedom.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Why sin is more than “bad behavior” and how intentional compromise keeps us stuck
The hidden cost of living outside God’s best: confusion, uncertainty about His voice, and shame
What true repentance really means and how it leads to lasting change
 
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52 | You're Missing God's Goodness: Learn Why and How To Finally See It (Psalm 23:6)

What if God’s goodness has been chasing you this whole time and you just haven’t noticed? We rush, we compare, we fear, we try to control...and in the middle of all that noise, His love and blessing can feel invisible! Psalm 23:6 paints the picture of a God who relentlessly comes after you. In this episode, we’ll look at why we miss His goodness and how to finally recognize it in our everyday lives.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why God’s goodness can feel hidden—even when it’s right behind you
The surprising truth of Psalm 23:6 and what it reveals about His pursuit
How to start noticing God’s goodness in the middle of your everyday mess
Help us spread the joy and freedom of Jesus by giving to Oopsy Daisy Ministries! Check out ways to give:
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51 | Transitions, Battles, and Anxiety (Psalm 23:5)

Transitions are hard, battles feel constant, and anxiety never seems to quit. But Psalm 23:5 reminds us that the Good Shepherd has already gone ahead of you, prepared the way, and offers peace right in the middle of it all.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How fear and change stir up anxiety and the need for control
How the Shepherd prepares the table and protects you, even when enemies surround you
What “anointing with oil” means for your restless, anxious mind today
Help us spread the joy and freedom of Jesus by giving to Oopsy Daisy Ministries! Check out ways to give:
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Email: hello@amandahirdler.com

50 | Fear No Evil: God's Presence in the Darkest Times (Psalm 23:4)

When your child says they don’t want to live anymore, it feels like the valley of the shadow of death. Psalm 23:4 isn’t just words, it’s what we lived: “Even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
In this episode of Oopsy Daisy, Amanda shares her family’s battle with fear, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and how the Good Shepherd carried them through the darkest times with His protection and presence. If you’ve wrestled with anxiety, depression, or just plain old hard times, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. The Good Shepherd walks with you through the valley.
You’ll hear:
That fear may grip you, but it can’t keep you
How the Good Shepherd’s rod and staff guard and protect
The truth that every valley has an entry and an exit
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49 | Addiction Unfiltered 5: The Final Steps to Freedom (with Emily Bisek)

The final episode in our Addiction Unfiltered series! This episode is a raw look at the transformative power of grace, and the freedom that only comes after embracing the hard steps. The last breakthrough, the final step toward freedom, and the hard-earned peace that follows. It's a message of hope for anyone still fighting, showing that true healing is possible, no matter how long the journey.
We dive into:
🚪 The final deliverance from the chains of addiction💔 Breaking free from the shame, guilt, and fear🔥 How embracing surrender becomes the path to lasting freedom
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48 | Addiction Unfiltered 4: Psychosis & The Battle For Her Soul (with Emily Bisek)

Emily's story reaches its darkest point yet: shaving her head, setting her car on fire, and spiraling into chaos. Despite the psychosis, homelessness, and relapse, there’s a God who refuses to let go.
We dive into:
🔥 The symbolic act of burning her car and its connection to past trauma🧠 The blurry line between real spirituality and psychosis🙏 How faith persists even in the deepest despair
Listen to part 3 if you missed it! 🎧 Addiction Unfiltered 3: The Fight, The Fall, and the Faith That Holds Us
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47 | Addiction Unfiltered 3: The Fight, the Fall & the Faith That Holds Us (with Emily Bisek)

Emily's story continues: toxic relationships, homelessness, and the relentless cycle of relapse. But through it all, there was always a thread of faith that kept her anchored.
This episode isn't just about addiction. It's about the fight for identity, love, and the courage to keep going when everything feels lost.
If you've ever fallen hard and wondered if God could still catch you, this one's for you.
Tune in to hear:
💔 The painful cycle of toxic relationships and addiction🚶‍♀️ The heartbreaking reality of homelessness🙏 How faith and surrender are woven through every struggle💪 The strength found in God's unwavering presence even in the midst of our mess
Emily's journey is a testament to the truth that no matter how far we fall, we are always held.
 
Missed Part 2? Catch up here! 🎧 Episode 31 | Addiction Unfiltered 2: The Dark Side of Rehab & Recovery
 
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