What if the way you see your life could shift — not because your circumstances change but because your perspective does?

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.

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.

You’ll learn:

Why gratitude is less about your circumstances and more about your perspective.
How gratitude helps you recognize God’s presence — even in difficult moments.
How your attitude can impact the people around you more than you realize.
Simple, practical ways to build a daily habit of gratitude (that actually stick).

Resources From This Episode:

Download the FREE Journal: Unpolished.
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.
When You Don’t Like Your Story by Sharon Jaynes.
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.
ESV Bible (Crossway).
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.
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
Looking for deeper support? AACC offers trusted, faith-based counseling resources to help you navigate life’s hardest seasons with wisdom and care.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode

Want More on This Topic?

Listen to an episode from the Therapy & Theology archive titled “How To Accept a Future You Never Wanted.”

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