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Longtime listeners or new listeners who have gone back and listened to our older episodes may recall one of our early episodes in which we had Jeannie Cunnion on the show as a special guest to talk about how to be a happier mom! Well, Jeannie is back again this week to discuss her new book and how it came to be and what it means to be in touch with and rely on the Holy Spirit! Jeannie makes so many great points during our conversation such as how the Holy Spirit is available in all of us but is not necessarily active in all of us. We can get in the way of the Holy Spirit and impede Him, so we must cooperate with Him and follow up on His nudges, even if it feels like we have to go outside of our comfort zones to do so. Jeannie refers to this as His conviction and offers insight as to what that word means to her, emphasizing that it's not as scary as it sounds. We also talk about how to go about determining whether or not a calling is truly coming from the Holy Spirit or if it's coming from our own agendas. I give an example from my own life about a time when that wasn't apparent, and Jeannie offers some advice on how to make that determination. She closes by explaining how she acknowledges the Holy Spirit's presence on a daily basis, insight that I hope that you will find helpful so that you, too, can do the same! I really hope that this episode inspires you to truly take a step back and ask yourself if you are pursuing your own agenda or if you are recognizing the Holy Spirit's presence and listening to Him. Please reach out to me as I love hearing from you, and be sure to tune in next time! In This Episode: [0:33] – We have a special guest today – returning guest Jeannie Cunnion! [2:43] – Jeannie shares some background information about herself with us. [5:18] – Jeannie reflects on what it means to rely on the Holy Spirit. [8:24] – One of the Holy Spirit's roles in our lives, Jeannie asserts, is as a map and a compass. [10:48] – Jeannie compares the Holy Spirit to being a close friend. [12:41] – I reflect on when I realized that the Holy Spirit was in me. [15:23] – Jeannie gives an example from scripture of the Holy Spirit being at work. [16:34] – Jeannie explains the difference between the Holy Spirit being available and being active. [19:25] – Jeannie expounds upon the word conviction and what it means to her. [21:38] – Jeannie gives some insight regarding how to determine whether or not a calling is coming from the Holy Spirit. [24:20] – The Trinity, Jeannie argues, is community. [27:33] – We learn how Jeannie acknowledges the Holy Spirit's presence every day. [30:10] – I summarize what I hope listeners will take away from this episode. Links and Resources: Crystal Paine Crystal Paine on Instagram Crystal Paine on Twitter crystal@moneysavingmom.com Money Saving Mom Money Saving Mom on Facebook Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group Love-Centered Parenting The Crystal Paine Show – Episode 3: The Secret to Being a Happier Mom Jeannie Cunnion - Parenting the Wholehearted Child: Captivating Your Child’s Heart with God’s Extravagant Grace Jeannie Cunnion - Mom Set Free: Find Relief from the Pressure to Get It All Right Jeannie Cunnion – Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life Is Better with the Holy Spirit