The Journey of You Podcast

Honest conversations about faith, identity, purpose, and becoming who God created you to be.

Everyone has a story. Every story has purpose.

The Journey of You is a podcast hosted by Tonia D. Benas. It is a place for honest conversations about faith, identity, purpose, and becoming who God created you to be.

Through personal reflections and conversations with women from all walks of life, each episode explores the stories that shape us, the obstacles we overcome, and the hope we discover when we align our lives with God's purpose.

Because your story isn't over...

It's becoming.

Wherever you are on your journey, I hope these conversations encourage you to keep becoming who God created you to be.

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Share the story God is writing through your life.

I'm looking for women who are willing to have honest conversations about faith, identity, healing, leadership, resilience, and becoming who God created them to be.

If your story could encourage someone else to keep going...

I'd love to hear from you.

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TJOY43: Parenting

If you have ever questioned what it means to be a parent or wondered if you were missing the mark or doing it right, this episode is for you. Parenting can be challenging, and it is a lifelong job, but there is hope, and there is help. Tonia gives you three scriptures to stand on to lead you along the journey of parenting.

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TJOY42: State of Mind

Everyone has a story - including you. We often find ourselves in a certain state of mind, and sometimes it is not easy to get unstuck or figure out that next best step, and that is understandable. Tonia walks you through a scripture verse to extend compassion to others, and towards yourself as well. Listen now!

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TJOY41: It’s a Choice

Today, we remind you that you always have a choice. You get to decide. No one else can decide for you. Your thoughts, your actions, speech, words and deeds are all a choice. What will you decide?

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TJOY40: Wisdom - A Proverbs a Day

Today, we discuss the important of gaining wisdom, practical ways to grow in wisdom in your day-to-day, and remembering who God says that we are in Him. This is your journey. It's where your life begins.

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TJOY39: Reflect & Prioritize Purpose

If you have had trouble trying to figure out or pinpoint your purpose, life direction, or how to stop being so busy all of the time, but not making the progress that you desire, today's episode is for you. Tonia teaches how to reflect, prioritize and pursue your purpose, so that you can make your dash count!

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TJOY38: The Power of Your Thoughts

Your thoughts are powerful and determine the direction of your life, the way that you act, think, feel and even the words that you speak. In today's episode, Tonia walks you through how to shift your thoughts, as well as how she can help you take the next steps in your journey!

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TJOY37: Intentional Time with God

Today we talk about the importance of spending intentional time with God in prayer and reading His word. We are surrounded by so much noise and distractions, that we often don't sit still long enough in the quiet to hear from Him. Tonia gives a few practical steps and ways to make it work in the day-to-day of our present day lives.

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TJOY36: Becoming - From Abuse to Mindset Coach

During the meeting, Tonia D Benas interviewed Peggy Easterling, the coach of The Mindset School. Peggy shared her personal journey of healing and growth after being sexually molested by her grandfather as a child. She emphasized the importance of acknowledging and feeling the pain in order to heal and grow, and how she found healing through her faith and a year-long process of unpacking her emotions with God. Peggy also discussed the importance of mindset and how to take control of one's thoughts, offering a breakthrough quiz to help people understand where they are on their mindset journey.

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TJOY35: Home is Your First & Most Important Ministry

Home is your first and most important ministry. It is also one of the places the enemy normally hits you hardest. It's great if you are celebrated at work and everywhere else outside of your home, but it means nothing if you don't pour into and love on those that are closest to you. Click below to listen now!

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TJOY34: Shame vs Guilt

Today, we discuss the difference between shame and guilt. It stemmed from an expert Q&A Session held in the Journey Beyond Betrayal Community with Travis & Adelle Graham of The Noble Marriage. Travis talked about how often we think of shame and guilt as being the same thing, and I wanted to do a deep dive and expound further on that concept and the freedom that we have in Christ.

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TJOY32: No Void in God

Have you ever ran after a desire or longed for a destination that seemed to escape you, and you were walking around an empty shell, just going through the motions? Today's episode is for you!

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TJOY29: Chosen 4 Purpose

In today's podcast, we sit down with Teri Seiler, Life Coach and Author of Finding your balance in an unbalanced world. She specializes in helping you through overcoming overwhelm. She speaks to the health and wellness of your soul.

You can connect with her at https://www.chosen4purpose.org

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TJOY28: BE Intentional

Today, we talk about the importance of being intentional. Fully present in the moments, intentional in your time, your walk, your job, career, business, finances, all areas of life. When you are intentional, you do not have to go through the motions or feel that you can never sit still. There is a difference between being productive and being busy. Let's think with purpose and shift our mindsets!

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TJOY27: God is for Us

In today's episode, Tonia covers nine nuggets found in Romans 8, along with three aha moments that are encouraging for you on your journey to find purpose and to become all that God has created you to be. Grab your Bible and highlight the scriptures that touch you the most as we walk through this chapter and God's promises in it!

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TJOY26: Abuse - Break the Silence

Today, I am sitting down with Renee Day, who tells us that it is okay to say something. That secrecy continues to victimize you. To start speaking your truth. Give yourself permission to talk about it. She gives you practical steps to take to start your healing journey. If you have been abused in any way, this episode is for you. Let's talk about it.

Renee can be reached on IG: @reneelday37 or via email: reneed28@hotmail.com

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TJOY25: The Golden Rule of Business & Life

Today, we talk about Galatians 6:1-10 and the importance of how you treat people, both in a professional setting and in a personal setting. You can't do life alone and you can't run a business or a company by yourself. Each and every person under your leadership matters. What will you do with the power that you have been given?

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TJOY24: What’s Your Story?

In today's story, Tonia covers the question who are you?, gives you action steps to take to discover your God-given purpose, and shares four ways for you to keep moving forward on your life journey.

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