The start of a new year brings new opportunities—but it can also bring fear, hesitation, and self-doubt.

In this episode of Bounce Back, Black Woman!, we take a grounded, faith-centered look at courage—not as something you need to summon or manufacture, but as something you’ve already lived. As the ending of one year invites reflection, regret, celebration, and accomplishment, the beginning of a new year often raises quiet questions about whether we have what it takes for what’s ahead.

This conversation invites you to pause, recognize moments of courage in your own life, and stop minimizing the strength that has already carried you through hard seasons. Instead of rushing into the year ahead, we focus on honoring the evidence of resilience, faith, and bravery that already exists within you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why new beginnings often stir fear alongside hope
• How the end of a year brings reflection, regret, celebration, and growth
• Redefining courage beyond big, dramatic moments
• Common fears at the start of a new year—including fear of failure and judgment
• Why unrecognized courage leads to louder self-doubt
• How faith anchors courage when uncertainty feels heavy

Scripture Reflection:

Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Journal Prompt:

What is one moment from my past that proves I am braver than I give myself credit for?

That memory isn’t nostalgia—it’s evidence.

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