The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

About The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

The Art of Successful living shares micro-steps with men and women who struggle with everyday challenges, and trying to remain Christ-like.

Publisher

theartofsuccessfulliving

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

135 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING PART 4

   THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL LIVING PODCAST Part 4: The Pain Before the Promise When Waiting Gets Hard Host: Minister Joanne Williams EPISODE DESCRIPTION Have you ever prayed about something for so long that you started wondering, God, did You forget about me? Waiting isn't always easy. When you've been praying, believing, and trusting God, it can be discouraging when you don't see the results you hoped for. In Part 4 of our What to Expect When You're Expecting series, Minister Joanne Williams gets real about the uncomfortable side of expectation: the waiting, the pressure, and the pain before the promise. Just as labor is part of the pregnancy journey, difficult seasons can challenge our faith and test our patience. But how do we keep trusting God when we're tired of waiting? In this episode, we'll explore four important labor room lessons to help us navigate seasons of uncertainty without losing sight of God. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Pressure Doesn't Always Mean Something Is Wrong: Learn how God can help you grow even in uncomfortable seasons. Pain Doesn't Mean the Promise Has Been Canceled: Discover the importance of bringing your disappointments and struggles honestly before God. You Cannot Quit Simply Because the Process Is Uncomfortable: Learn why perseverance matters when the answer doesn't come as quickly as you expected. You Need Support During Labor: Understand the importance of having trusted prayer partners, spiritual mentors, and a supportive Christian community. KEY SCRIPTURES Galatians 6:9 — Don't grow weary in doing good; trust God as you continue faithfully. Romans 5:3–5 — Learn how perseverance, character, and hope can develop through difficult seasons. James 1:2–4 — Discover how the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Psalm 27:14 — Be encouraged to wait on the Lord and allow Him to strengthen your heart. 1 Samuel 1 — Learn from Hannah's example of pouring out her heart before God. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 — Remember the value of having someone to help you when life gets difficult. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Waiting can be frustrating, especially when it seems like everyone else is receiving their breakthrough while you're still praying for yours. But don't compare your journey to somebody else's. God has not called you to live someone else's life. Focus on your relationship with Him, continue taking faithful steps, and seek His wisdom as you navigate your season of waiting. Remember these words from today's episode: "Some seasons require less explanation and more endurance." You don't have to explain your journey to everybody. Sometimes, you simply need to keep praying, keep trusting, and take the next faithful step. YOUR MICRO-ACTION STEP This week, identify one prayer or situation you're tempted to give up on. Write it down and pray over it again. This time, ask God to help you surrender the timing to Him. Ask Him for: Patience while you wait. Wisdom to know what steps to take. Strength to keep going when the process becomes difficult. Faith to trust Him even when you don't have all the answers. Reflection Questions: Am I becoming discouraged because things are taking longer than I expected? What can I do faithfully while I wait? Who can I turn to for prayer and encouragement? What do I need to surrender to God today? A FINAL WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Waiting isn't always easy. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it tests your faith, and sometimes you have to remind yourself all over again why you decided to trust God. But you don't have to walk through the waiting alone. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep seeking God's direction. You may be waiting, but you are not forgotten. CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST Thank you for listening to The Art of Successful Living Podcast with Minister Joanne Williams! If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be struggling through a season of waiting. You never know who needs a reminder that God has not forgotten them

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING A MOVE OF GOD 3

   “Are you prepared for the thing you're praying for?” IN THIS EPISODE Minister Joanne explores: Why the pregnancy test is only the beginning How expectation produces preparation The connection between physical pregnancy and spiritual expectation The story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4:8-17 Why the Shunammite woman made room before she knew exactly what was coming The “Nursery Principle” What it means to create evidence of your expectation Why Isaiah 54:2-3 tells us to enlarge our tent How God sometimes stretches us before He expands us Why Jesus teaches us to count the cost in Luke 14:28 The importance of preparing before building according to Proverbs 24:27 Why we shouldn't just pray for the blessing—we should prepare to carry it How to identify the “room” that needs to be made in your life KEY SCRIPTURES 2 Kings 4:8-17 The story of the Shunammite woman who recognized Elisha as a man of God and made room for him in her home. Isaiah 54:2-3 “Enlarge the place of your tent...” God instructed His people to prepare for expansion before they could see the full manifestation of what He was going to do. Luke 14:28 Jesus teaches the importance of counting the cost before beginning to build. Proverbs 24:27 “Prepare your outside work, make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house.” THE BIG QUESTION Are you prepared for the thing you've been praying for? Think about what you've been asking God for. If God answered that prayer tomorrow... Would you be ready? If the answer is no, don't become discouraged. Instead, ask God: “What do I need to do to prepare?” Preparation may look like: Learning something new Creating a plan Cleaning out your physical space Changing your schedule Developing your skills Forgiving someone Healing emotionally Establishing boundaries Strengthening your prayer life Getting your business in order Preparing to lead Making room for the people God may send Organizing your finances Preparation matters. REFLECTION QUESTIONS Take some time this week and ask yourself: What am I currently praying for? If God answered that prayer tomorrow, would I be ready? What “room” needs to be made in my life? What do I need to remove? What do I need to rearrange? What do I need to learn? What do I need to heal? PRAYER Father, thank You for every promise You have placed in our hearts. Thank You for the things You are growing in us, even when we cannot see them yet. Give us wisdom to prepare and discipline to make room. Show us what needs to be cleaned out, rearranged, strengthened, and prepared. Help us not only to pray for the blessing but to become prepared to carry it. In Jesus' name, Amen. What practical step can I take this week?

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Move of God 2

   WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING PART 2 — SOMETHING IS CHANGING! When Expectation Changes You EPISODE DESCRIPTION What happens when you realize you're expecting something from God? You change. In Part 2 of “What to Expect When You're Expecting,” Minister Joanne Williams explores the connection between the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and the spiritual transformation that happens when God is developing something within us. Pregnancy changes your body, appetite, priorities, emotions, and sometimes even your relationships. In the same way, when God begins developing a promise, purpose, calling, or assignment in you, you may not be able to remain the same. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why expectation can produce transformation How physical changes during pregnancy mirror spiritual changes Why your spiritual appetite may begin to change How God can change your priorities Why some relationships may not fit your next season Managing emotions while walking by faith The difference between having emotions and being controlled by them What Mary's response to God's assignment teaches us about surrender Why we shouldn't mistake development for delay How the fruit of the Spirit develops over time Why God may be preparing the person before revealing the promise How to recognize what God is changing in you while you wait KEY SCRIPTURES Romans 12:2 — Transformation through the renewing of your mind 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Becoming a new creation in Christ Galatians 5:22–23 — The fruit of the Spirit Philippians 1:6 — Confidence that God will complete the work He has begun Luke 1:38 — Mary's response of surrender to God's Word THE BIG IDEA What you're carrying will eventually affect how you're living. When God is developing something in you, the evidence eventually begins to show up in your choices, priorities, relationships, appetite, behavior, and faith. You may not see the promise yet, but don't assume nothing is happening. Development is still progress. REFLECTION QUESTION “What is God changing in you while you're waiting for Him to change your situation?” Don't just look at what's happening around you. Take a moment to look at what's happening within you. TAKEAWAY Pregnancy changes you because you're carrying something. Spiritually, expectation can change you because you're carrying a promise, purpose, calling, dream, or God-given assignment. You may have questions. You may have fears. You may feel excited one day and uncertain the next. But keep walking. Keep praying. Keep studying your Bible. Keep worshiping. Keep trusting. God isn't finished with you. There is still development taking place. There is still growth taking place. There is still transformation taking place. FINAL THOUGHT Sometimes the greatest evidence that God is answering your prayer is the person you're becoming while you're waiting for the answer. LISTEN • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who is in a waiting season and needs to be reminded that God may be doing something in them while they are waiting for Him to do something for them. Subscribe to The Art of Successful Living Podcast and join Minister Joanne Williams for the next episode of “What to Expect When You're Expecting.”

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