{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast","title":"“How To Escape the Comparison Trap” With Laura L. Smith","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2029,"description":"What if comparison didn't have to steal your joy or distract you from your purpose any longer? In today's episode, Laura L. Smith — author of Brave Woman, Mighty God — shares how the biblical story of Mary and Martha reveals that our differences aren't flaws but divine design. You'll discover how embracing your unique gifts can transform your relationship with God and others.\nYou’ll learn:\nHow to recognize when you're falling into the comparison trap.\nWhy your differences are actually your greatest strengths in God's Kingdom.\nThree key questions to help you discover your unique calling and purpose.\nPractical ways to encourage others authentically without sounding insincere.\nResources From This Episode:\nOrder your copy of Laura's book, Brave Woman, Mighty God: 30 Things You Can Do, to discover the stories of 30 biblical women and how their courage can inspire you to live out your unique journey.\nDownload “Chosen, Called & Confident,” a free, five-day devotional by Lysa TerKeurst, to break free from comparison and start walking in who God made you to be. \nJoin us July 25-26 for She Speaks, a two-day experience with customizable workshops and coaching sessions. Get your tickets now! \nExperience Holy Week in a new way as we walk with Jesus through His final days leading to the cross. Subscribe now to receive this series and all of our Encouragement for Today devotions.\n When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything.\nClick here to download a transcript of this episode.\nWant More on This Topic? \nListen to “If Life Looks Different Than You Thought It Would” by Nicki Koziarz.\nWatch a roundtable discussion about body image on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel. \nRead “Your Race at Your Pace” by Meghan Ryan Asbury.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KsXODJxmxdHuhuyCD36mzdcQpiXGWuOitdiDbMYQyM4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83Mzhl/MDJlYzI0MzIxY2U2/OGJhNGY3YTFiMGI5/M2VmNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}