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Author: Alison Bayer

The Set Apart Podcast is where personal development meets biblical truth. Hosted by Alison, life and leadership coach, teacher, and a woman after Gods heart, this is a space for real conversations about faith, growth, healing, and purpose. Because being set apart isnt about being perfect; its about being purposeful. 
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Life Is Hard — And That’s Okay
Episode 12
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

In this episode, I talk about why avoiding temporary discomfort keeps us stuck in long-term stagnation, and how facing hard things with God builds endurance, character, and hope. I share how my marathon training has taught me to choose discomfort on purpose, and how that same discipline applies to our faith, finances, emotional healing, and everyday obedience.Through Scripture, biblical truth, and practical coaching tools, I remind you that pain is not permanent, that God is always working beyond what we can see, and that resurrection follows suffering.If you’ve been avoiding hard conversations, discipline, or healing because it feels uncomfortable, this episode will encourage you to stop numbing, start facing what God is calling you into, and trust that He is doing something new.TakeawaysCheck in with your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.Embrace the reality that life can be hard.Avoiding discomfort can lead to long-term stagnation.Facing pain allows it to move through us.Endurance is built through consistent effort and discomfort.Life is full of joy and small moments that point to God.Jesus is the ultimate example of enduring suffering.Pain is not permanent; God has a plan for you.Identify what discomfort you have been avoiding.Choose one hard thing to confront this year.Send us a text Support the show 🎧 Stay Connected: Follow me on Instagram @alisonaligned and on TikTok @alisoncarolena for daily encouragement and content. Grab my eBook The Set Apart Leader and explore more resources at AlisonCarolena.com .