What to Do When You’re Ready to Give Up

What to Do When You’re Ready to Give Up

Author: Jessica Hottle | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mental Health Coach, Christian Counseling November 19, 2025 Duration: 13:30
There was a season where I kept thinking, “If I could just hold everything together, maybe I wouldn’t fall apart.” But when things didn’t go the way I wanted - when someone pulled away, when life got messy - it broke something in me. I didn’t want to try anymore. I wanted to retreat, to make myself smaller, to stop caring so it wouldn’t hurt.

If that’s where you are right now (tired, done, unsure what the point even is), stay with me. We’re going to walk through what this moment means from both a biblical lens and your perspective.

Rooting for you,
Jessica

Next steps:

Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/

Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching

Or book your free 20-minute consultation here!

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Ever feel like your own mind is a knot of worries, doubts, and endless mental chatter? Untangle Your Thoughts is a space where faith meets the practical realities of mental and emotional well-being. Hosted by Jessica Hottle, a Christian life coach and mental health coach, these conversations move beyond surface-level platitudes to explore the tangible intersection of spiritual life and psychological health. You’ll find episodes that delve into navigating negative thought patterns, learning to truly trust in God during uncertainty, and discerning how to hear from God in the clutter of daily life. This podcast approaches emotional healing not as a separate endeavor from spiritual growth, but as a deeply connected journey. Jessica brings her background in Christian counseling and spiritual mentorship to offer grounded perspectives and actionable tips. It’s for anyone who longs for a more peaceful, grounded inner life rooted in a authentic relationship with God. Each episode aims to provide thoughtful reflection and practical tools, creating a resource for those seeking to integrate their faith with honest self-improvement and mental clarity. Tune in for a compassionate and insightful dialogue that honors both your spiritual path and your emotional reality.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth
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