The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast - “A Gentle Shift for the Girl Who’s Asking ‘Why Me?’” with Sharon Jaynes, Kaley Olson, and Cailah Garcia

<p><br>What if the way you see your life could shift — not because your circumstances change but because your perspective does?</p><p><br>In this powerful and story-rich episode, Cailah Garcia and Kaley Olson sit down with longtime friend of Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes to talk about the life-changing impact of gratitude. With humor, honesty, and deeply moving personal stories (including a travel day gone completely wrong), Sharon shares how gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a practice that can reshape how we experience God in our everyday lives.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of negativity, this conversation will gently reframe your perspective and remind you that even in hard moments, God is still at work.</p><p><br>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why gratitude is less about your circumstances and more about your perspective.</li><li>How gratitude helps you recognize God’s presence — even in difficult moments.</li><li>How your attitude can impact the people around you more than you realize.</li><li>Simple, practical ways to build a daily habit of gratitude (that actually stick).<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources From This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://shespeaksconference.com/unpolished?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-p31-sn-241"><strong>Download the FREE Journal: </strong><strong><em>Unpolished</em></strong><strong>.</strong></a><strong><br></strong>You don’t have to have it all figured out to start sharing your story. This guided journal will help you take small, meaningful steps forward — without the pressure to be perfect.</li><li><a href="https://proverbs31.christianbook.com/story-worst-chapters-could-greatest-victories/sharon-jaynes/9781400209705/pd/209705?p=1244495"><strong><em>When You Don’t Like Your Story</em></strong><strong> by Sharon Jaynes.</strong></a><strong><br></strong>What if your hardest chapters could become part of your greatest victory? This powerful book will help you see how God is still writing your story — even in the parts you wouldn’t choose.</li><li><a href="https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-gracelaced-bible-journaling-edition-art-hcj/"><strong>ESV Bible (Crossway).</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Ground yourself in Scripture with a trusted, word-for-word translation designed to help you read, understand, and apply God’s Word to your everyday life.</li><li><a href="https://lightuniversity.com/youth-mental-health-coach-lysa-terkeurst-scholarship/"><strong>American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).</strong></a><strong><br></strong>Looking for deeper support? AACC offers trusted, faith-based counseling resources to help you navigate life’s hardest seasons with wisdom and care.</li><li><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/47b42176"><strong>Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong>to download a transcript of this episode<p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Want More on This Topic? </strong></p><ul><li>Listen to an episode from the <em>Therapy & Theology</em> archive titled <a href="https://proverbs31.org/listen/podcast/full-podcast/2025/10/09/s10-e5-how-to-accept-a-future-you-never-wanted?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=pod-p31-sn-241">“How To Accept a Future You Never Wanted.”</a></li></ul>