Ep. 98 - Joy That Stays: Protecting Your Peace in Every Season

Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Queendom Daughters Podcast, Andrea Green — The Re-Start Coach — dives into a heartfelt conversation about what it really means to hold onto joy no matter the season. Whether you're entering the holidays with excitement or with heaviness, Andrea reminds you that true, lasting joy comes from God alone.

The holidays can stir up a mix of emotions:
✨ Beautiful memories
✨ Family gatherings
✨ Moments of loneliness
✨ Grief

But here's the truth: your joy is not seasonal — it's spiritual. And with God, you can walk in a joy that strengthens, heals, and stays.

Andrea breaks down:

· How to protect your peace when emotions feel overwhelming

· The difference between happiness and God-given joy

· Practical ways to guard your heart during the holiday season

· How to lean into God's presence when you feel lonely, misunderstood, or unseen

· Why joy is a fruit of the Spirit and not based on your circumstances

✨ Tune in and be reminded: If you are grieving, feeling down, or wrestling with heaviness, this episode is for you.

💡 Key Scriptures

· 📖 Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
📖 Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit (including joy!) that comes from walking with God.

· 💡 Actionable Encouragement

· Reflect: What's one area where you need God to restore your joy?

· Practice: Set aside 5 minutes today to sit in quiet with Jesus and breathe deeply.

· Guard: Say "no" to one thing this week that drains your peace.

· Speak: Pray Galatians 5:22–23 over your heart each morning.

📖 Resources Mentioned

Study Bibles for Women:

· NLT Courage For Life Study Bible for Women, Filament Enabled

· The Everyday Life Bible by Joyce Meyer

💌 Stay Connected

· Sign up for The Re-Start Newsletter: www.andreagreen.org

· Join our Facebook Community: The Queendom Circle 👑

🦋 Additional Links

· Counseling Resources: BetterHelp.com/restart

· Andrea's Book: From Brokenness to Queendomness

· Queendom Merch: Shop Shirts & Apparel

· Speaking Engagements: Book Andrea