How to Walk in Unshakable God-Confidence (Not Self-Confidence) with April Osteen Simons
In this week’s episode, I sit down with someone whose life and legacy have deeply shaped my own faith journey — April Osteen Simons. Like her brother Joel, April brings an incredible blend of wisdom, humor, storytelling, and Holy-Spirit fire as she walks us through the confidence factor that truly changes everything.
April opens up about the life-altering season when her mother, Dodie, received a terminal diagnosis. As a teenager, April stood in the doorway as her parents prayed heaven down, physically watched her mom stand on the Word of God, and witnessed firsthand what it means to “flip the script” with God’s promises. That moment marked her forever — and it’s part of why she cannot be talked out of miracles today.
We dive into the battle of the mind, the discipline of speaking the Word over your circumstances, and why confidence isn’t arrogance — it’s alignment with who God created you to be. April shares practical, powerful ways to rebuild confidence, from opening the curtains each morning to rehearsing your victories to speaking life over your own reflection. Her reminders are simple but profound: You were made for pressure. You are built to withstand. You carry something great.
We also explore the relationship between loving yourself and loving others, the danger of speaking death over your identity, and how your confidence unlocks your calling. April’s words will remind you that your uniqueness is not a liability — it’s your divine assignment.
If you’ve been walking through a dark season, battling discouragement, or feeling unsure of your purpose, this conversation will breathe hope back into your soul. As April says, “Get God’s Word in you until God’s Word gets in you.” This episode is your invitation to do just that.
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Episode Minute By Minute:
00:00 – When your breakthrough begins with a sound
01:00 – Amy’s story of singleness, loneliness & faith
04:00 – Refusing to stare at barrenness
06:00 – “Sing, O barren” — using your voice as a weapon
07:00 – Mountaintop faith vs. valley faith
08:00 – What God taught Amy in her delayed seasons
10:00 – The confidence factor: loving yourself deeply
11:00 – How uniqueness becomes your gift
12:00 – Self-talk, identity, and words that shape your future
13:00 – “Say Not”: why you must stop speaking against yourself
14:30 – How to rebuild confidence after loss or setback
16:00 – The link between confidence & purpose
18:00 – Confidence as a weapon for influence and impact
19:00 – The power of affirmations and speaking life