“How To Escape the Comparison Trap” With Laura L. Smith

The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

Proverbs 31 Ministries

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Christianity

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🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

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.

You’ll learn:

How to recognize when you're falling into the comparison trap.
Why your differences are actually your greatest strengths in God's Kingdom.
Three key questions to help you discover your unique calling and purpose.
Practical ways to encourage others authentically without sounding insincere.

Resources From This Episode:

Order 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.
Download “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.
Join us July 25-26 for She Speaks, a two-day experience with customizable workshops and coaching sessions. Get your tickets now!
Experience 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.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic?

Listen to “If Life Looks Different Than You Thought It Would” by Nicki Koziarz.
Watch a roundtable discussion about body image on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel.
Read “Your Race at Your Pace” by Meghan Ryan Asbury.

Transcript

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0:00.0	What if this Easter could be the most meaningful one yet?
0:05.0	When you subscribe to receive our free encouragement for today devotions, starting on April 13th, you'll receive a daily devotional straight to your inbox, guiding you through the powerful moments that led to the resurrection.
0:17.0	This isn't just a devotional series, It's an opportunity for real transformation. As you
0:22.6	reflect on Jesus' journey to the cross and his victory over death, we pray you'll find hope,
0:27.8	clarity, and peace in your own life just when you need it most. Our Holy Week series starts on April
0:33.3	13th. So subscribe to encouragement for today for free so you don't miss it. The link is in the show notes.
0:54.0	Hi friends. Thanks for tuning into the Proverbs 31 Ministries podcast where we share biblical
0:58.7	truth for any girl in any season. I'm your host, Kaylee Olson. And today I'm here with my friend
1:03.6	and my co-host, Shea Hill. Hey, Shay. Hey, Kaylee. I'm happy to be with you today. And I'm so excited
1:08.4	for this conversation for our listeners. We dive into this
1:11.4	conversation with Laura about comparison. And it was just such a good reminder that this is something
1:17.2	that we have to decide today and then decide tomorrow to not fall into the trap of. It's something
1:22.9	that I can look back on in seasons of my life and see that trend of comparison come up. And I feel like as we
1:29.9	grow older, it's a continuous decision to not fall into that trap and to really build each other up
1:34.5	in the kingdom of God. And also we have a really fun conversation about how to find out what we're good at,
1:40.0	which was really fun for me to hear from her. So, so excited for this conversation today.
1:44.6	Yeah, same. And guys, before we let you listen to today's episode, we want to remind you or let you know about She Speaks 2025.
1:52.6	This year, she speaks as a two-day conference experience on July 25th and 26th. That's more affordable than ever before.
1:59.7	Shea and I have been part of the process of planning.
2:02.2	Really, our whole team at Proverbs 31 Ministries is involved in building the She Speaks
2:07.0	Experience every year. And we've got a lot of new and fresh, exciting things happening.
2:12.6	But we're also really inviting people who might not necessarily be writers or speakers.
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