Stop Setting New Year’s Goals—Try This Instead

What if one simple word could become a lens for your entire year with God? In this Season 2 finale, we unpack the “Word of the Year” practice: what it is, why it matters, and how it becomes a partnership between you and God. We share real examples, talk about how to actually stick with your word, and walk through our free guide step-by-step, including Amy’s brand new word for 2026.

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00:00 Welcome & Canadianisms
01:06 Why this episode?
04:09 The origin story: 8 years, 80+ word meditations
06:06 What a “word of the year” actually is (and why it helps)
09:07 “Drafting” off of someone else’s word
10:23 Why reviewing your year matters
15:36 Joy vs happiness (what joy really means)
17:26 Are words more than “sounds”?
19:52 Partnership with God
21:48 How a word shapes what you notice
23:04 Pursuing your word
28:47 Is this a prophetic practice?
30:43 Free guide + quick tips on hearing God’s voice
34:44 Amy walks through the guide
45:41 Desire + “what are you tired of carrying?” + slowing down
50:04 Narrowing down to 5 words
51:31 Amy’s word for 2026 revealed
59:03 Closing: 2026 “year of answered prayers”

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