Ryan Bailey
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Your Calling Collides With Your Greatest Fear Jennifer, a senior executive, had the opportunity she’d worked toward for years—leading a major strategic initiative for her company. But as the launch date approached, a familiar dread paralyzed her: “What if I fail publicly?…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When “Seeking God” Feels Like One More Aspirational Phrase David, a VP of Operations, read the blog about pursuing an encounter with God’s love relentlessly. His first thought? “That sounds great for monks or missionaries. But what does ‘relentless pursuit’ actually look like…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When Success Doesn’t Silence the Inner Voice Marcus, a director at a tech firm, had professional wins stacked high—respected by his CEO, admired by his team. But late at night, a relentless voice haunted him: “You’re not man enough. Real men can handle…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals Professional Wins—Spiritual Second-Guessing: Jacob’s Real-World Lesson At his peak, Jacob had it all: the birthright, the blessing, formidable results, and God’s sovereignty behind every step. But even with direct promises, he spent years hedging his bets, working “insurance policies” just in case God…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A client shared with me: “I understand what you’re saying about attacking beliefs and taking specific steps, but I still feel like I’m fighting this alone. Even when I use the techniques, I feel disconnected from God. It’s like I’m trying to clean…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A client once shared his frustration: “I’ve been completely free from shame-based living and people-pleasing for years. I don’t even remember the last time I struggled with those patterns. But I still battle food compulsions daily, even though I know all the right…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A client once shared, “Honestly, I’m angry at God. I keep trying to pray, but in my heart, I’m holding onto disappointment. Part of me doesn’t want to let it go.” Her honesty echoed what many believers experience, especially in seasons of loss,…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals A client sat across from me, frustrated with her C.H.E.W. practice. “I start the Exchange question,” she said, “and my first answer is always shallow. Like, ‘If I really believed God loved me, I wouldn’t feel anxious.’ Then I stop because I don’t…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When you’re working ten-hour days, you naturally have multiple transition moments throughout the day—stepping away from your desk, walking between meetings, moving around the office, or taking brief breaks to reset. That’s been my experience. During any busy workday, I find myself with…
The Daily CHEW™Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals When guilt and shame blur together, you either harden yourself so you don’t feel anything or drown in self‑condemnation that never seems to lead anywhere. Guilt, rightly understood, can become a doorway to repentance and freedom; shame, left unchecked, quietly destroys your joy,…