Thrive with Joy
Christin Smallwood·28 episodes·Every few months
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Christin Smallwood digs into the blind spots, patterns, and beliefs quietly sabotaging our relationships with ourselves, God, and others.
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Latest Episode
June 29, 2026 · 22m
Have you ever prayed for God to change a situation…while avoiding the truth about your role in it? Or prayed for peace…while continuing the behaviors that disrupt it? If the truthis supposed to set us free, why do we work so hard to hide it from the One who already knows it? In this episode, we explore the ultimate blind spot - performative prayer. We unpack what happens when our prayers become more about sounding right than being real, and how we often treat God like a detective we need tohide clues from. We are breaking down the “prayer beneath the prayer”,exposing the surface-level alibis we use to avoid change, and discuss how the breakthrough we’re begging for is probably hidden inside the very truth we are afraid to say out loud.
More Episodes
Apr 13, 2026 · 27m
Have you ever been called “the strong one” and didn’t know whether to feel proud or just exhausted?In this episode, we unpack one of the most celebrated —yetpotentially harmful —identities we carry. We explore how overexposure to trauma could be a blind spot that is often mistaken for resilience, the hidden cost of always being the "hero," and how to redefine strength in a way thatactually allows you to heal.
Mar 2, 2026 · 25m
Have you ever looked back at a season of your life and asked yourself, “How in the world did I miss that?” In the Season 4premiere, we explore the theme of Blind Spots — the unexamined patterns and strengths that quietly shape our relationships, faith, and future.Together, we unpack: Why blind spots don't announce themselvesHow overused strengths can quietly create tensionThe importance of "mirrors" in uncovering blind spotsThe three choices we have once awareness is gainedThis season isn’t about self-criticism. It’s about clarity. If you’re ready to see yourself more clearly and grow intentionally, this episode is for you!
Feb 9, 2026 · 1m
We are back with Season 4! This season is focused on "Blind Spots" - those patterns, habits, and beliefs we don't see that quietly shape our relationships, our faith, and our ability to move forward. Important Note: The show is moving to a MONTHLY release schedule. New episodes will be released the 1st Monday of each month.
Dec 6, 2025 · 2m
This season, we’ve been exploring familiar dysfunction — thehabits that blend into our lives so quietly that they start to feel… normal. We end this season with just 3 episodes as we look to put those learned lessons into practice, and come back with a new season full of honesty, healing, and growth.
Oct 30, 2025 · 25m
Life will wear you out if you let it! In this episode, I’munpacking why rest is a necessity you protect, not a luxury you earn. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is get somewhere and sit down!
Aug 11, 2025 · 29m
Remember when voicemail greetings were a whole vibe? Before instant replies and read receipts, we actually left messages—and gave people space to respond. But what happens when you trade patience for pressure, availability for burnout, and connection for convenience? Tune in to find out!
Jul 28, 2025 · 21m
We don’t just live with dysfunction—we adapt to it. So what happens when we start creating workarounds for relational habits that drain us? Tune in and find out!
Jul 20, 2025 · 1m
This season, we are pulling back the layers on "Familiar Dysfunction" and learning how to break the cycle of unhealthy behaviors we have normalized in the relationships we have with ourselves, God, and others.
May 5, 2025 · 21m
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. But what happens when grief has you stuck in time, feeling misaligned, and dysfunctional? Tune in to find out!