Welcome to the Joy Inspired Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to stand firm in your values and build a business that aligns with your beliefs while staying profitable and purposeful. Each episode unpacks the mindset shifts, proven strategies, and practical tools that successful entrepreneurs use to anchor their work in God’s truth.

July 1, 2025

Episode 27 - R.E.F.R.A.M.E. Your Mindset. Is your faith framing your thoughts?

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise walks us through what it really means to renew your mind and adopt a Kingdom mindset. It's not about surface-level positive thinking—it’s deep, daily transformation that aligns your identity, thoughts, and actions with God's truth. Nikki shares practical steps using her REFRAME Method to help you recognize, examine, and replace limiting beliefs that have kept you stuck or stolen your joy. This episode is for every woman who’s …

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June 24, 2025

Episode 26 - Mindset Matters – What Beliefs Are Driving Your Day?

Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring episode, Nikki Cruise invites you to take a deeper look at the beliefs shaping your day-to-day life. She reminds us that mindset is more than just a buzzword—it's a spiritual battleground. As faith-fueled Kingdom builders, we must be intentional in examining the thoughts and narratives that steer our actions. From unpacking limiting beliefs to embracing the truth of God’s Word, Nikki challenges us to renew our minds, align with Scripture, and walk …

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June 17, 2025

Episode 25 - The Root of the Fruit: What’s Feeding Your Joy?

Episode Summary: We often chase joy like it’s something to earn, but what if joy is actually a fruit? And more importantly—what is feeding your roots? In this powerful episode, Nikki challenges us to dig deeper into the beliefs and patterns that are shaping our joy, mindset, and impact. It's not about striving—it's about staying rooted in God’s truth. You'll walk away with soul-stirring questions, Scripture-based truths, and practical ways to reset your joy from the inside out…

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June 10, 2025

Episode 24: Joy is a fruit

Episode Summary: Welcome back, beautiful Kingdom Builder, to the Joy Inspired Podcast! In this soul-stirring episode, Nikki Cruise dives deep into the often-misunderstood truth about joy. It's not a reward for your hustle—it's a fruit of alignment. If you've ever found yourself hitting goals but feeling empty, or showing up online while shrinking offline, this episode will lovingly call you back into realignment with God's heart. Joy isn't optional. It's evidenc…

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June 3, 2025

Episode 23 - Realigned by Joy

Episode Summary: Hey friend, if you’ve ever felt like you lost your way—like you were once so clear on your calling, but now everything feels blurry—this episode is for you. I talk about how joy isn’t just a feeling you hope will return when life gets better. Joy is a spiritual strategy. It can actually help you recover what feels lost—your purpose, your passion, your confidence, and your sense of direction. When we partner with God in joy, we begin to remember who we are and why we started …

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May 27, 2025

Episode 22 - Joy Makes You Money (Yes, Really)

Episode Summary: In Episode 22 of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise delivers a powerful and timely message that joy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it's a leadership strategy that directly affects your impact and your income. Building upon last week’s theme that “joy is not an extra, but a resource,” Nikki goes even deeper, making the bold but truth-filled claim that joy makes you money. With her signature blend of faith, strategy, and encouragement, Nikki challenges listeners to shift t…

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Recent Blog Posts

May 14, 2025

What Looking Back Taught Me About Moving Ahead

Want a Joyful look back? If you know me, you know I’m all about momentum. Vision boards, prayer journaling, pressing toward purpose—I live for the joy of the next breakthrough. But lately, I’ve realized something: in our pursui…

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May 14, 2025

How to Stay Motivated When Life Feels Heavy

From Overwhelmed to On Fire We’ve all been there—feeling like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. As purpose-driven individuals, the desire to make an impact can often feel like a double-edged sword. While it pushes us to do …

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May 14, 2025

Conquering Comparison: Embrace Your Unique Journey and Flourish

We see someone else’s success, their glowing social media posts, or their seemingly perfect life, and suddenly, our own progress feels inadequate. As entrepreneurs and believers, it’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring our worth bas…

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About the Host

Nikki Cruise

Reviews

Powerful episodes!!!

"Nikki’s voice is one of clarity and compassion in a noisy world. Every episode reminds me to keep God at the center of everything I do. I’m so proud of you, Nikki—keep shining and sharing what God …"

Jane Ilagan | April 15, 2025