Be Encouraged! Podcast

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode # 51 called New Tools for Your Toolbox!

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and thought, "Wow, we covered every topic under the sun!" And that time, goes by like a blink of an eye! Usually by the end, of a conversation like that, I feel like I am on cloud 9 because I can recognize two things that happened: 

1. I am not alone. 

2. I have some new tools in your toolbox that I get to try out, in life!

Today you are in for a real treat because that is what this conversation with my guest speaker, Chrysty Lockhart is all about! Chrysty and I met over Instagram! I really enjoyed her posts and listening to her “Start Scared” podcast. When I reached out--- She was clearly an insta friend. For those of you who haven’t crossed paths with her, she is a mom, wife, teacher, podcaster, coach, and friend. 

She shares valuable words of wisdom from setting boundaries in your life, communicating tips, encouraging us to rediscover who we are --even if that means starting scared!! We talk mostly about being a mom but whether that is a role that plays a part in your life or not, we can all relate to not wanting to feel completely alone. We chat about building up our own community and cutting the red tape on the stigma of counseling and how it is a great tool for your toolbox! 

Life isn’t easy but there is plenty of room to give yourself some grace!

So be ready for a fun girl chat conversation which will fill up your tool box! Are you ready -- get set -- and be encouraged!

Jackie 

Resources: 

Learn more about Chrsyty: 

Website: https://startscared.buzzsprout.com

Social Media: Instagram

A number does not define you! My encouragement in the 50th episode, is to let you know all know how valuable you are and that you matter! It does not depend on the number of likes, number of followers you have, or the productivity of your day! I have to be honest, I've let the number be my idol, without even without me realizing it. I can get stuck on what the "number" means to the world. 

But when I choose to interrupt those lies and negative thinking, I always land on the truth that sets me free. I am a child of God, so precious to Him. The outcome of what God did for us on the cross trumps all lies, fear, anxiety, and doubt of who God says I am! God knew we'd spiral into downward thinking that we aren't enough which is why He gave the greatest sacrifice --- GRACE -- which says we are more than enough! does in my life and in yours,  is more valuable to anyone than any "thing", like a number. 

I am passing through, this thing called life. As are you. I want to leave behind a legacy so that when my race is finished, people were encouraged by what God has done in and through my life, for His glory! It's never been about me! The podcast, what I create, my actions, my productivity, my workout, my parenting, my relationships, is all FOR CHRIST! If I focus on it's all about "me" that insecurity is sure to creep in, again and again. 

Here's a few ways that can keep you looking up and onward: 

1. Call out all your insecurities and give it to God first, because He cares for you! SO much so, that He wants you to lack nothing! (reference James)

2. Call on a friend. Talk out your insecurities! Pray about them together!

3. Listen in to a podcast or read something positive, thought provoking, and encouraging! 

Thank you so much for listening! I am so grateful that you listen in because I know your day has a lot going on in it from day to day! And yet you chose to push play!! Thank you! 

I hope this continues to leave you ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

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Bible Devotions and Reference: James 1:4, James 1:16-27, James 3:13-16

Book suggestion: Jennie Allen, "Get Out of Your Head" https://www.jennieallen.com/gooyh

Ever have fail at something? 

Ever feel like a complete failure at your job, motherhood, taking a test, not measuring up to your own standards, or what you think other people think of you? Ever feel like because you didn't accomplish or achieve what you dreamed up, that you are a loss cause? 

I am here to put an end to those thoughts and speak life into your situation. 

I hope that when you listen into three stories today of failure that you are encouraged to lean into faith, surrender, learn from it, and RISE UP! 

In the end we all fail at all different kinds of tasks but it's how we rise up, that matters, in the end! 

Grab you coffee, hit the treadmill, or catch up on housework... and gear up to be encouraged! 

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Heyyyy everyone! 

You are listening to episode # 46, on the BE ENCOURAGED! podcast. You are in for a treat, today!! 

I have been doing this podcast for a little over a year and I could not be more excited of where it's taking me, all because I said yes! Which leads me into one of the topics that my friend, Sandra Guerin talks about on today's episode! Sandra is a dear friend of mine! We've known each other for about 15 years now, and it's one of those friendships that have encouraged and inspired me to be a better person! 

That's one of the reasons why I called Sandra to come on and be a guest speaker, on the podcast, today! Sandra has been through some tough storms in life and yet ....she continues to see the life with an elevated eternal perspective! This type of living, keeps her choosing joy instead of bitterness. 

I am in awe of her story because she ignites hope, faith, and excitement for us all, to press onward to the spaces filled with, yet! 

So grab your coffee, grab a friend if you want to listen to it with, and wherever you are buckle up and be ready to BE ENCOURAGED!!

Jackie 

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This week I am throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes of the BE ENCOURAGED! podcast! 

Sherry Furhmann was my third guest speaker on the show back in July 2020! I share this again because Sherry is one of the most genuine, kind hearted person you’ll ever meet! She is the CEO and face of Pure Wild Tea company, a mom of 5, and an elementary teacher. Sherry is one of those people that you would be captivated to talk with and make you feel a part of your family right when you meet her!

Sherry and I dive into topics of what’s on her bucket list to leaving a legacy. As I went back and listened to her story, it really touched me. I lost my father in law back in December, 2020. And it shook our family’s world. But the thing that keeps us going and that is important to our family is that  we carry on his the legacy that he left behind. 

Sherry’s words stir up encouragement to do the things that fascinate you, challenge you, and to do things that move you onward and upward! The hope is knowing that with faith as your guide, you can make the most out of any situation you face! 

Sherry expressed so many golden nuggets of advice in this episode, but this is one that really resonated with me. She said, "We are being taught things all along our journey. Therefore, working hard and being challenged is important. If you don't have that you're not creating, you know, .... a mission in life! ....You're not creating that that legacy because you won't have those stories to tell. And that’s what creates our legacies, it's the stories behind the ups and downs."

I hope that when you listen in it sparks the long term thinking of who you are becoming and who you want to be for yourself and others!  

So listen in and BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

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Instagram: @jackiebinspiring 

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Can't wait to connect! :) 

Hey friend! 

Thanks for clicking play! This is episode # 45, "You are Worth It!"

Life can get us down from time to time and it can also stir up a question in our mind like "Am I worth it?" It's hard not to stack yourself up on a rating scale and wonder if what you are doing is worth it in any pocket of life you are thinking about! 

Maybe you just lost your job, your child isn't listening, you are in a stretch of singleness, nothing you are doing seems to be "right", or perhaps you are infamous at being a hardest critic on yourself, then I hope this episode leads you to giving yourself a whole bunch of GRACE and ENCOURAGEMENT! 

Because YOU ARE WORTH IT! I know that because the truth is God says you are! 

Let's buckle up! Grab your coffee, get started on your walk or run, and wherever you are, BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

Mentioned Episode # 44 with Ginger Stache --- check it out! 

Social Media: 

Instagram: FOLLOW the BE ENCOURAGED! podcast and HOST, Jackie Brindle (me)-  @jackiebinspiring 

Facebook: LIKE and FOLLOW the BE ENCOURAGED and More Facebook Page! You are more than welcome to encourage one another there and add comments to the posts that will keep the conversation after the show going on! 

Thank you for listening! :)