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Episodes

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Feb. 3, 2026

Season 2: Episode 5 - The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, Nikki Cruise welcomes Tiffanie Kellog—also known as Speaker in Socks and the Queen of Time—for a powerful conversation on reclaiming time, restoring joy, and realigning priorities as a Kingdom entrepreneur. Tiffanie shares her journey, insights on creating supportive communities, and tips from her book The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time to help business owners thrive without burnout. 🎁 Gift: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time (Kin...
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Jan. 27, 2026

Season 2: Episode 4 - Mental Self defense: Beat the 7 bullies in your brain before they beat you out of more success!

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Dr. Stan Harris, also known as Dr. BreakThrough, to explore how mental martial arts can help us overcome the “7 bullies of the brain” and live in breakthrough, joy, and purpose. They discuss strategies for transforming negative thoughts into empowering beliefs and practical steps for daily mental resilience, all rooted in Scripture and real-life experiences. Key Takeaways: Mental martial arts helps us fight internal bullie...
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Jan. 20, 2026

Season 2: Episode 3 - From Survival to Spirit-Led Success: Lessons in Faith, Healing, and Entrepreneurship

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Cindy Costley, founder of The Underlying Answers, to explore the power of healing at a cellular level. They discuss how trauma, stress, and past experiences manifest physically and emotionally, and how reconnecting with God’s design for our bodies can restore balance and joy. Cindy shares the Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique (EBDT), a method that releases trapped emotions and supports deep healing for the min...
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Jan. 13, 2026

Season 2: Episode 2 - Messy Prayers From A Messy Heart

Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Karen Mettam to explore what it truly means to bring our whole, honest selves before God. Through deeply personal stories, Karen shares how “messy prayers from a messy heart” became the doorway to healing, identity restoration, and Kingdom impact. This conversation reminds us that joy is not found in perfection, but in surrender—where faith, business, and life are fully infused, not compartmentalized. Key Takeaways • Joy i...
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Jan. 6, 2026

Season 2: Episode 1: The Years of Fears, Tears and Gears

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Peta-Gay Roberts, a sacred warrior and marketplace mystic. Peta-Gay shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and divine purpose, revealing how God has equipped her to serve women and lead with both gentleness and strength. From a near-abortion story to embracing her identity as a sacred warrior and wealthy mystic, Peta-Gay encourages listeners to trust God’s design for their lives and tap into their spiritual g...
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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 ever felt u...
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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 in fre...
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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. 📥 Fuel your fa...
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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 evidence of abiding in the Spiri...
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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 i...
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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 their p...
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May 20, 2025

Episode 21 - Joy is a Strategy

Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring episode, Nikki reminds us that joy isn’t something we earn—it’s something we access. So often, we chase happiness like a finish line, believing it will finally show up after we accomplish enough, serve enough, or succeed enough. But joy doesn’t work that way. Joy isn’t the reward. Joy is the resource. It’s the steady undercurrent we draw from—not a fleeting feeling, but a spiritual strategy that transforms how we work, live, and lead. Through powerful sc...
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May 13, 2025

Episode 20 - Faith, Fire & Forward Motion: A Joyful Look Back

Episode Summary: In this special milestone episode of The Entrepreneur’s Joy Inspired Podcast, we’re pressing pause to celebrate and reflect on all that God has done so far. From faith-building conversations to purpose-defining moments, this joyful compilation features powerful clips and listener favorites from our first 19 episodes. Whether you're just tuning in or you've been with us from the beginning, this episode will remind you that your path is divinely designed. It’s a moment to breat...
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April 29, 2025

Episode 19: From Overwhelmed to On Fire: How to Stay Motivated When Life Feels Heavy

Episode Summary:⁣ In today's heartfelt episode, Nikki gets real about the emotional weight that so many purpose-driven entrepreneurs experience. She reminds us that feeling overwhelmed isn’t a sign that we are failing — it’s often a sign that we are walking straight into the center of our calling. Nikki shares both spiritual encouragement and tangible strategies, helping listeners reframe overwhelm not as an obstacle, but as an invitation to trust God more deeply and move forward with grace. ...
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April 22, 2025

Episode 18 - Conquering Comparison

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and power-packed episode, Nikki Cruise shines a light on one of the sneakiest traps we face as entrepreneurs and believers: comparison. Through vivid storytelling (hello, jungle talent show!) and real talk, she reminds us how easy it is to lose our joy and clarity when we start measuring our calling against someone else’s glow. With humor, honesty, and a powerful biblical perspective, Nikki encourages listeners to stay rooted in their God-given lane and purp...
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April 15, 2025

Episode 17 - Burnt Out & Frazzled: How to Actually Rest Without Running Away to a Convent

Episode Summary: In this powerfully honest episode, Nikki Cruise invites listeners into a real conversation about burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure of constantly being busy—even in the name of faith. She unpacks the culture of “Christian busy” and challenges the narrative that hustle equals holiness. Through humor, scripture, and heartfelt storytelling, Nikki reminds us that even Jesus took naps and often withdrew to rest. If Jesus wasn’t afraid to pause, why are we? Nikki helps us redefin...
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April 8, 2025

Episode 16 - Facing Financial Struggles with Faith

Episode Summary: In this episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise dives deep into a subject that affects every entrepreneur and individual in ministry: facing financial struggles. She opens up about the challenges of trusting God when your bank account doesn't reflect the dreams and desires you’re working toward. Nikki reminds listeners that even when it seems like there’s not enough, God is still in the provision business. Through personal anecdotes and powerful scripture, she encourages her au...
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April 1, 2025

Episode 15 - Trusting God with Your Business Confidence

Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into a topic that resonates deeply with many, especially Christian entrepreneurs—the fear of rejection. Whether it’s the fear of being ignored on social media, receiving a "no" from potential clients, or facing criticism, rejection can shake our confidence and cause us to question our purpose. But today, we're breaking that cycle! We’ll explore how to reframe rejection, understand its role in our journey, and align our perspective with God’s truth. If...
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March 25, 2025

Episode 14 - Glorifying God with Social Media

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise explores the challenges and opportunities that social media presents for Christian entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of using social media in a way that aligns with our faith, values, and God-given calling. Nikki shares her personal reflections on how social media can sometimes cause feelings of comparison, judgment, and exhaustion. She encourages listeners to be mindful of these pitfalls and to seek authent...
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March 18, 2025

Episode 13 - Setting God-Honoring Goals

Episode Summary: In this transformative episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise dives deep into the importance of setting God-honoring goals in business. Many entrepreneurs strive for success, but how do we ensure that our ambitions align with God’s will? Nikki shares faith-filled insights on integrating biblical principles into goal-setting, trusting in divine timing, and balancing faith with action. With personal reflections and scriptural wisdom, Nikki encourages listeners to surrender their...
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March 11, 2025

Episode 12 - Marketing Your Business with Integrity: No Tricks, Just Truth!

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise dives into the importance of marketing your business with integrity. Through faith-based insights and real-life experiences, Nikki explores how honesty, authenticity, and biblical values can shape your business approach. She shares how transparency builds trust and long-term success, emphasizing the importance of honoring God in all aspects of your work. With biblical wisdom and personal reflections, Nikki provides en...
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March 4, 2025

Episode 11 - How do we build a Christ-centered brand?

Episode Summary: In this insightful and faith-driven episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise explores what it means to build a Christ-centered brand. In episode 11—a number symbolizing incompleteness before divine fulfillment—Nikki reflects on how our imperfections allow God’s grace to shine through in business and life. A brand is more than a logo or a tagline; it reflects one’s values, faith, and purpose. Nikki discusses how aligning your business with biblical principles can create a lasting...
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Feb. 25, 2025

Episode 10 - Joy Hacks: Strategies to Elevate Joy

Episode Summary: In this uplifting episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise dives into the power of joy and how to hold onto it, even when life and business feel like a storm. She shares her favorite "joy hacks"—practical ways to cultivate joy in the midst of daily struggles, setbacks, and uncertainties. Drawing from personal experiences, Nikki highlights how joy differs from happiness, how to stay grounded in faith during challenging moments, and why finding joy is a crucial part of resilience....
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Feb. 18, 2025

Episode 9 - Joy in the Chaos: Finding Light in Business Struggles

Episode Summary: In this uplifting and insightful episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise explores how joy is not just a feeling but a powerful force that fuels resilience in both business and life. Episode 9, representing divine completeness and the fruits of the Spirit, delves into the biblical significance of joy and how it sustains us through challenges. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical wisdom, Nikki discusses how cultivating joy can transform struggles into stepping stones. S...