<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Life Lessons With Tina ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letting go of who I thought I should be, stepping into who God created me to be, and sharing my lessons along the way.   <br/><br/><a href="https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">lifelessonswithtina.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:09:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3812666.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[lifelessonswithtina@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3812666.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Unlearning who I was taught to be, becoming who God created me to be, and sharing the lessons I learn along the way.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:name><itunes:email>lifelessonswithtina@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3812666/07ca3a4e87f9a7da0ca2985fae8ef645.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Burden of Proving Myself...]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>There’s a difference between hard work and heavy work.</p><p>In this episode/article, I reflect on:</p><p>✅ The burden of self-reliance</p><p>✅ The difference between hard work and heavy work</p><p>✅ Why dependence on God once felt uncomfortable to me</p><p>✅ Motherhood, exhaustion, and inherited narratives</p><p>✅ Submission as safety instead of weakness</p><p>✅ And the freedom that comes from finally laying the weight down</p><p>Scriptures Mentioned:Romans 10:9Jeremiah 33:3</p><p>Keep going, you’ve got this. ♥️</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">lifelessonswithtina.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com/p/the-burden-of-proving-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:197373088</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:28:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197373088/5c15c3e7c43e06033fadccf78c7e23a7.mp3" length="6128371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>511</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3812666/post/197373088/aa4a9d4ab0788bc6096594055cf502a8.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>In this episode, I share a piece from my heart called </em><strong><em>The Shift</em></strong><em>, a poem about what it really feels like to outgrow an old version of yourself. It’s about the whispers of change, the fear of the unknown, and the resistance that shows up when you’re on the edge of transformation.</em></p><p><em>This is for anyone who’s felt torn between comfort and calling, between the weight of the past and the pull of the future. If you’ve ever found yourself clinging to what’s familiar while sensing something greater ahead, this will resonate deeply.</em></p><p><em>The Shift is more than words, it’s an invitation. An invitation to release control, to surrender survival mode, and to step into the freedom of choosing yourself over and over again.</em></p><p><em>Listen in, and maybe you’ll feel the nudge to begin your own shift too.</em></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">lifelessonswithtina.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com/p/the-shift</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168602913</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:13:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168602913/7d32933c66c02dd3b08044abf00ee093.mp3" length="3919352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>327</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3812666/post/168602913/07ca3a4e87f9a7da0ca2985fae8ef645.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If Life Is Working Out for Your Good?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fear has a way of clouding our vision. Instead of seeing beauty, we brace for pain. Instead of expecting joy, we prepare for disappointment. In this episode, I’m sharing a perspective shift that’s been unfolding in my own life, one that invites us to stop fearing the unknown and start trusting that maybe… just maybe… it’s working out for our good.</p><p>This is a gentle, honest reminder that the unknown isn’t always dark and scary. Sometimes, it’s sacred. Sometimes, it’s the space where God does His best work.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Walk Away With:</strong></p><p>A fresh perspective on fear and the unknown</p><p>Permission to stop resisting what you can’t control</p><p>Encouragement to relax into trust instead of trying to figure it all out</p><p>A reminder that you are supported, even when things feel uncertain</p><p>Scripture To Reflect On:</p><p>Romans 8:28 – <em>“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…”</em></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">lifelessonswithtina.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com/p/what-if-life-is-working-out-for-your</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:159139357</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:14:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/159139357/4a2f6159de9c468d13edbadf91d2a839.mp3" length="1221008" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>102</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3812666/post/159139357/1441f50224b2f87ab8691f44c82750a1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Awakening]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply personal piece, I share a poem that poured out of my own process of surrender, releasing control, loosening my grip, and learning to fully trust God’s leading. <em>The Awakening</em> is an honest reflection on what happens when we stop striving, let go of the weight we were never meant to carry, and allow the beauty of God's promise to unfold. May this serve as an invitation for you to release, rest, and embrace the freedom found in simply being. ❤️</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">lifelessonswithtina.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com/p/the-awakening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166768021</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:26:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166768021/6c9c885db0fe041da0649da973055434.mp3" length="2800267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>233</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3812666/post/166768021/1262240109a040203f3acc80b06df886.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations With God: When the Crown Feels Heavy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>An audio recoding of the published poem: When the Crown Feels Heavy</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">lifelessonswithtina.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://lifelessonswithtina.substack.com/p/conversations-with-god-when-the-crown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:156272850</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina  Thomas, Esq.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/156272850/c820e3986a6de5d69f0cfb765dc04ec3.mp3" length="1152985" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Christina  Thomas, Esq.</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>96</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3812666/post/156272850/8737d4559ee7d8f01136bb5fc404283b.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>