Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason | Healthy Relationships, Personal Awareness, Biblical Encouragement, Betrayal, Trusting God
Have you been hurt or betrayed?
Are you wondering where God is in your life?
Are you physically and emotionally exhausted?
In this podcast, you will find….a SAFE place, a Christian perspective on tough topics, and someone who will shoot straight with you.
My mission is to point you back to God, help you take the next right step on your journey, and introduce people, tools and resources to help you right where you are.
If you’re ready to take just one little step, I will come alongside shining a light for you to keep moving forward
Hi, I’m Terry. Wife, mother, grandmother, artist, scientist and Bible teacher. I was wounded! A wound that was too big, too much! God knew, and pulled me really close. He told me “the truth would set me free”. He was gracious and patient as he walked with me to healing.
I tried to carry all of my hurt alone for over a decade! I was overwhelmed, struggling, and exhausted.
I finally realized I had to get help. I had to talk about what was going on in my life. I had to trust others to speak into my pain, to help me release the burden I was carrying. I had to take one step at a time to the life God intended for me.
I focused on what I needed. I found safe people who could help me heal. My relationships healed and I learned about me, the woman God created.
If you’re ready to stop doing life alone, to let God direct your journey, and to release that burden you’ve been carrying….this podcast is for you!
Take my hand….let’s walk down the road together. You’re worth it dear one!
Episodes
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
19 min
Today’s podcast episode is an interview with Vanesa Alcantara.
Vanesa Alcantara is a writer, speaker, and faith-based mentor passionate about helping women face hard realities, heal what’s broken, and walk in freedom through biblical truth. She is the founder of Soul Scan, a women’s ministry and annual conference focused on emotional healing, spiritual growth, and inner alignment with God’s Word.
Through her teaching, storytelling, and lived experience, Vanesa creates space for honest conversations around identity, obedience, healing, and what it means to live led by truth rather than feelings. She is the author of Soul Scan: Facing Hard Realities to Heal What’s Broken, and her heart is to equip women to deal with what they’ve avoided, heal with God, and grow into who He’s called them to be.
Soul Scan Links:
www.soulscan.org
www.soulscanconference.com
The Soul Scan Women’s Conference is a 2-day conference taking place February 27–28 in Mansfield, OH! Expect great people, good snacks, and most importantly a powerful, faith-filled experience focused on healing, restoration, and transformation.
Purchase the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Scan-Facing-Realities-Broken/dp/1958978094/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GZJ565VS9EQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ncOOl05z11_DTt4P24r0Ag.nOM3dA2K6zERYlZSeiCIs-Y7l8GkfOguSVY8-BNyvco&dib_tag=se&keywords=soul+scan+vanesa+alcantara&qid=1768854502&sprefix=soul+scan%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-1
Tune in to Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason for more GREAT interviews! You’ll find weekly episodes that provide encouragement and tools for growth.
For personal Life Coaching…
💛 Schedule a free coaching consultation with Terry
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session.https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
Until next time…..Be gentle with yourself. Take one step. You are not alone.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
11 min
In this episode, Terry talks about obedience—why it matters, how God equips us in advance, and how He uses what we already have. She shares her personal journey of launching this podcast as an act of obedience and reflects on biblical stories that remind us God is the one who brings victory.
Scriptures Referenced:
Ephesians 1
Ephesians 2:10
Exodus 4
1 Samuel 17
John 6
Judges 7
Reflection Question:What has God placed in your hand that He wants you to use?
Listener Invitation:Share what God is asking you to do. Leave a comment or message so Terry can walk with you and pray with you.
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Resources & Next Steps:
💛 Schedule a free coaching consultation with Terry
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session.https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
7 min
In today’s episode, Terry builds on last week’s conversation about organizing your life with God by introducing a simple, faith-centered tool to help you prioritize your energy and responsibilities.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why taking on too much keeps us stuck and overwhelmed
How Jesus’ “light burden” applies to everyday life
A practical 3-circle tool to identify what you can control, influence, or release
How prayer fits into what we cannot control
Resources & Next Steps:
🎧 Listen to last week’s episode (January 7)
💛 Schedule a free coaching consultation with Terry
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session.https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
Be gentle with yourself. Take one step. You are not alone.
Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
11 min
The beginning of a new year often comes with big resolutions—and just as much pressure. In this episode, Terry invites you to step away from unrealistic expectations and instead center your year with intention, clarity, and God’s guidance.
Rather than trying to change everything at once, you’ll learn how to release what no longer serves you, refocus on what truly matters, and take one faithful step at a time toward the life God is calling you into.
This episode offers practical tools, reflective questions, and spiritual encouragement to help you move into the new year grounded, focused, and at peace.
HOMEWORK—WHAT MATTERS MOST?
Terry suggests you take one day for each of the topics below. Spend some time alone with God asking for His insights around each topic.
Your spiritual walk—are you spending time with God daily? Are you loving the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength?
Your family—the people closest to you?
Your resourses—are you stewarding what God provides with intention?
How are you spending your time? Is it aligned with your values?
How are you spending your money? Does it reflect what’s truly important to you?
Your health—physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually?
What about your environment—is your home peaceful, functional, and safe?
Your social life—who are you sharing the journey with?
Your hobbies and creativity—are you creating the way God designed you to?
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
Dec 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025
12 min
In this powerful episode Terry shares how God used a plastic Christmas tree to reveal patterns of perfectionism, fear and judgment---not just toward objects, but toward people. Through a late-night conversation with God and a tool called "Emptying the Jug", she uncovers anger, sadness, fear and ultimately joy. In the end, the "magical plastic Christmas tree" becomes a symbol of grace, acceptance and the true focus of Christmas!
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Visit Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
Until next time, Remember.....YOU are loved, YOU are seen, YOU are never alone!
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
5 min
In this podcast Terry talks about difficult days and how we can still focus on gratitude on those days. Life is hard. Let's walk together
Join me here each week for new podcast episodes!
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Go to Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar
STEP 3: Do your work.....you've got this!
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
3 min
Welcome to Christian Life Coaching for Women with Terry Deason. This mini-episode provides an overview of Terry's passions and plans for the podcast series.
I look forward to meeting you here each week for new podcast episodes!
Want to work with Terry?
STEP 1: Go to Terry's website. www.illuminatethepath.com
STEP 2: Book a complimentary session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/coaching-calendar