Be Encouraged! Podcast

Be Encouraged! Podcast

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  • Episode # 42 - A Voice for the Voiceless with guest speaker, Toni McFadden
    Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast. I am your host Jackie Brindle. You are tuning into episode # 42!
    In this episode I have one of BE ENCOURAGED podcast firsts.
    This is the first recording I have ever done - in person!!
    You are all in for a real treat because I have Toni McFadden who is the founder of the program called, Relationships Matter. In our conversation she says, “Relationships are the only thing that matters in life”. I can see why her passion is to build bridges in life, that forge relationships, that truly matter. Toni has a very unique and powerful story that weaves together very different threads in her life, into something so beautiful!  It literally gives me chills thinking about it!
    Toni’s story of forgiveness, redemption, and looking onward to healing post abortive brings a message of hope that will take us deep!  
    Toni is a voice for the voiceless. She speaks passionately about the miracle of life and what that means to her.
    I read this quote from Preemptive Love Volume 5, “The point of hard conversations is to show up, to hear someone else’s experience and beliefs, and to try to empathize and understand where they are coming from.” 
    Today, is one of those hard conversations that I think is okay to have. I love that Toni feels so passionately about this movement. It really made me ask myself some hard and convicting questions about my own beliefs. It made me really consider the miracle and value of all life.
    Perhaps it will encourage you on a deeper level too, as Toni holds nothing back about her faith and her walk with Jesus! It's an incredible story of how He changed her heart and life by the His amazing grace!
    Let’s dive in --- and let’s go deep --- and BE ENCOURAGED!
    Jackie 
    Information about Toni McFadden: 
    Website: https://tonimcfadden.com/about/
    Social on Instagram: @tonimcfadden12
    58 min
  • Episode #41 part 2 Mom Confidence with guest speaker, Kylie Hempy
    Thank you for tuning into episode number 41 called Part 2, Mom Confidence!
    I am back ---bringing the inspiration and practical tips with my incredible guest ---  Kylie Hempy! She has 2 children under the age of 3; juggling motherhood with little sleep, grace, and excellence! Kylie is also the host of The HomeTeam podcast which is one of my favorites to listen into! I am a total fan girl!
    In our conversation about building mom confidence, Kylie really challenged me to think about this question, 
    “What does good look like?” (in your day, in your week, in your month...etc.)
    Take a minute or two to think about that and really sift through that layering question.
    This layering question can have copious answers that you may want to go back and write it out when you get some time with your hands free!
    I know I enjoyed this conversation as it ignited my need to reflect, rest, and reset. Any mom out there, need that too?
    I hope and pray that this conversation would stir up a new perspective, as a mom. Nothing is impossible with God and learning from one mom to another! 
    Have a great week everyone! 
    Jackie 
    To learn more about Kylie Hempy and to listen to her podcast, click the links below! 
    Website and podcast: 
    https://www.hometeamcommunity.com/podcast
    Social Media - 
    - Instagram @hometeampodcast 
    Kylie mentioned in the episode: 
    Busy Toddler Resource - https://busytoddler.com/
    45 min
  • Episode #41 part 1 - MOM CONFIDENCE

    Have you ever felt like motherhood is something that you aren't cut out to do? Motherhood can be so amazing and beautiful but sometimes there are some growing pains that work out in me and my kids. It's hard work but I promise God gave you your kids and will equip you in your motherhood or parenting journey. 

    I hope that when you listen in, you build your mom confidence and remind yourself that you are "mom" enough!! 

    Grab your coffee, get into your workout, or cozy up and listen to episode # 41 (part 1) and BE ENCOURAGED! 

    Jackie :) 


    Social: 

    Instagram: @jackiebinspiring 


    30 min
  • Episode # 40 "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" with guest speaker Amy Fiedler
    "R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me!"
    The Aretha Franklin classic song, Respect, can get every person in the room dancing up a storm! It also makes you want to tell someone in your life all you need is a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Whether you are a mom, a coworker, in a marriage, a daughter, a sister, etc., we all have relationships with someone that takes effort. Relationships are hard work but always worth it! 
    That's why I brought in an amazing expert who specializes in relationships and being a life coach, Amy Fiedler. Amy is a certified Trauma Support Specialist, Holistic Life Coach & Reiki Master Practitioner. In addition to that, she is also an Ordained Minister and 3x Published Author!! (Book Titles and links below)
    Amy's work is integrative. She specializes in providing you healthy emotional coping tools, supporting you in setting essential boundaries, and improving your ability to self-regulate and communicate your needs and wants with those in your life.
    Basically, she is a breath of fresh air on today's episode #40!! God designed all of us to be in relationships with one another. He never said it would be easy but he does promise us that He's with us every step of the way!
    So grab your pen and paper as Amy gives solid advice for us all and brings the encouragement for your day!
    Listen in and share this episode with someone you know! 
    Have a great week, everyone! 
    Jackie 
    Learn more about Amy Fiedler by checking out the information below! 
    amyfiedler.com Check out Amy's website and you’ll find all different ways to work with or learn from Amy! 
    Books by Amy Fiedler: “365 Little Blasts of Love” and “Ask Yourself” you can find it on her website or order them on Amazon!
    Social Media: Instagram @amythelifecoach
    Amy's podcast called “Connect The Dots B*tch” on all streaming platforms!
    Promotions or Discount Codes: 
    Designed for Joy 10% off CODE is: BEENCOURAGED    -- This offer is good for the whole month of May -- YAY! https://www.designedforjoy.com/
    Check out episode # 38 for more information about Designed for Joy or follow on social @designedforjoy for more information!
    35 min
  • Episode # 20 -- REPLAY - "Find Your Starting Line" with Dorina Gilmore Young

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast! I am your host Jackie Brindle.

    Change. Think about that word for a minute. What comes to mind? 

    Sometimes it’s not so bad and other times, it hurts. Sometimes there’s no preparation for what lies ahead in our journey. And Sometimes we come to a haltering stop. It almost can feel like the world around you is in motion and while you are trying to still figure out how to find your starting line again.

    It’s in these moments that test my faith, is where I cling to hope, and dig deep to find the courage to keep on keeping on.

    That’s why I am revisiting this conversation, episode 20 from when it was previously recorded in fall of 2020.

    I had the privilege of speaking with the renown author of Walk Run Soar, Dorina Gilmore- Young, she also is an author of a variety of books that are SO worthy of checking out, as well!

    Dorina shared her story of heartbreak and hope on this episode! She also shares her love for running! Since we last talked, she has been publishing her very own podcast which is related to her devotional Walk Run Soar!! If this story inspires you today, you will surely be inspired by all the athletes and motivational speakers, she speaks with on her show too!

    I realize, from getting to know Dorina, that the one thing that keeps her finding her starting line each day is her unshakeable faith. It helped her to conquer her fears, to courageously put one foot in front of the other. If you are needing to muster up some courage for a season that you weren’t prepared for, this is the message for you. Listeners, take your mark… Get Set.. GO…. And BE ENCOURAGED!!


    Resources: 

    Dorina Gilmore Young 

    • Social: Instagram - @dorinagilmore
    • Website: https://dorinagilmore.com/links/

    • May OFFER! 

      - Designed for Joy Discount Code: BEENCOURAGED 

      Website: https://linktr.ee/designedforjoy

      Social: Instagram @designedforjoy 

      43 min
    • Episode # 39, Living for Today ... because I GET TO!

      Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast!

      I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 39! I want to say thank you to everyone who joins in week after week and those who are new to this podcast! You are SO welcomed here! Come on in and have a seat and don’t forget the subscribe button or express your love for the podcast in the “write a review” section. I would be so grateful for that!

      I am a wife, mom of 3, and a teacher. I wear a lot of hats but I love love love getting to do this podcast! It is something that I absolutely enjoy because it feels like I am marrying my life experiences with teaching to bring you stories of what I am passionate about and to talk about topics that bring encouragement to my day to day. I hope that by listening in; you to know that you matter, you aren’t alone, and that this podcast brings you the encouragement you needed to hear for today!

      In this episode, I am really excited about today’s topic because it came from a listener of the show. This girl wrote to me a beautiful message and also asked, "How do I not 'live for the weekends'? Survive vs. Thrive in my day to day?"  

      I gave it a lot of thought and decided this would be a great episode to share with you all! I can’t wait to share with you some practical advice, faith infused hope, and my own stories that I hope sets you up and ready to move onward!  So grab your coffee, journal, push play on your run or walk --- or wherever you are and BE ENCOURAGED!

      26 min
    • Episode # 38: Designed for JOY with guest speaker, Cary Heise

      Hey friend! 

      Thank you so much for pressing play today! 

      You are in for a real treat, as I sit down with the cofounder of Designed for Joy, Cary Heise! Cary is full of joy, herself, and a breath of fresh air! Cary's compassion has overflowed into the workspace, life, and community. She empowers, supports, educates, serves, and celebrates other women intentionally showing up for them! I am so grateful for her mission and being a leader to show others how to make an impact in the world around us! Cary leads women out of sex trafficking, addiction, starting over from abusive relationships, and more! 

      She reminds me that everyone deserves a second chance and that building up the character inside of us is just the beginning of doing incredible things! 

      If you want to learn more about Cary and what she is doing at Designed for Joy, check out the links below. 

      And be sure to listen to the very end of episode # 38, because Cary reveals the 10% off discount code for all Designed for Joy products, that will be offered throughout the WHOLE month of MAY! YAY!!! 

      Encouraging you onward, 

      Jackie 


      Resources: 

      • FOLLOW on Social: Instagram: @designedforjoy  https://www.instagram.com/designedforjoy/?hl=en
      • Website: Designed for Joy  https://www.designedforjoy.com/collections/all
      • Bible Verses to check out  

        - Isaiah 57:13-18 (Gods message that He revives, restores, and comforts the low in spirit and heart.)

        - John 4 (Samaritan Woman story)

        29 min
      • Episode # 37 Let's Discover Organizing with guest speaker, Jill Yesko

        Welcome to the Be ENCOURAGED! podcast! You are tuning into episode # 37, "Let’s Discover Organizing".

        It’s full on spring time and when I think of spring --- I want to open up my windows on a sunny day and let the breeze flow through my house.  But what happens when I do that --- I start to see all the places I have so nicely hid all the junk in my house and need to spring clean!

        Last year there was certainly more time to organize and spring clean pockets of the house that I know need some TLC.  So that’s why I called on one of the best in the biz, to encourage us all to use solid strategies to empower us, when faced with the task of organizing a small space and a big space!

        I love having meaningful conversations with people that encourage me to make healthy life changes and changes of the heart! 

        Today you are in for a real treat as I sit down with my guest speaker, Jill Yesko.

        Jill is, the CEO of Discover Organizing based out in Pittsburg, PA.  You may have seen her on your local TV show for interviews or have seen her on Episode 2 of "Hoarders", where she was a guest professional organizer!

        She weaves her seasoned experience as a Certified Professional Organizer and leadership, not only into this podcast, but in every area of her life. Also, an author of two incredible books, coming soon to a bookstore near you! (or Amazon!) 

        In this conversation, I believe Jill wants to empower us all to be courageous, tenacious, and self-disciplined enough to truly simplify and improve our productivity, our time, and in any space we work or live in.

        Grab your coffee and definitely a pen and paper if you can. If you are not hands free --- perhaps on a run/walk, spring cleaning, or in the mobile office --- you are going to want to save this one!

        Share it with a friend, subscribe, and follow myself on Instagram @jackibeinspiring and Jill @discoverorganizing and save the post from today!

        Then you can find this episode at your fingertips!

        Now buckle up my fabulous friends and BE ENCOURAGED!

        Jackie :) 


        Resources from episode # 37

        More about Discover Organizing and Jill Yesko check out 

        Instagram @discoverorganzing 

        Business website: https://www.discoverorganizing.com/

        Books:

        • Atomic Habits by James Clear
        • Photo Organizing Made Easy: From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed by Cathi Nelson
        • Websites:

           www.ListPlanIt.com - lots of great checklists for spring cleaning and organizing

          www.FairSplit.com - great home inventory tool - take pictures of your stuff, by room, and upload the images and descriptions.  Send copy to insurance agent.

          www.HomeZada.com - great tools for managing your home, including project planning and regular home maintenance. App available too.

          41 min
        • Episode #36 "Hold Onto Me, when life goes off script" with host, Jackie Brindle
          Hi all! 
          I went off script on this one! I hope you enjoy a little bit of encouragement if you are just barely holding on to your faith, the day, or your mind! 
          Easter is a day away and I challenge you all to find three things that you are grateful for, seek your heart of where God showed up in your mess and write them down, and unpack all the things you are holding onto. Let God hold onto you and the rest will work itself out! 
          You got this! 
          Listen in and Be Encouraged! 
          - Jackie 
          Resources 
          Bible Verse: John 15: 12-13 
          check out the Holy Bible App in the App store if you want to dive into the word more! :) 
          mentioned @thismotherhen 
          mentioned @laurendaigle Lauren Daigle "Hold Onto Me" song.
          20 min
        • Episode # 35, The Waiting Room isn't Pointless with guest speaker: Holly Foley

          Ever feel like life is one big waiting room after another? 

          Ever feel completely stuck in the waiting room and perhaps it feels -- dare I say .... hopeless? pointless? lonely? never ending? Or always asking the question, "Am I there yet?"

          Yup. I get that! That's why I asked my friend, Holly Foley, to be my fabulous, guest speaker, on this episode #35! 

          Holly is a super mom to FOUR incredible kids, creative, artistic, a knack for marketing and design, and she is SO FUN to be around! Holly exhales this incredible heart, to want to serve and help, not only her family, but everyone around her!

          Holly untangles some of her own waiting room experiences with us to bring us a lot of encouragement and "hindsight 20/20" wisdom!  

          Although the waiting can be hard, Holly reminds us all that it's never pointless because most of the time, we can look back and see a glimpse of what God was doing in our lives. Even if we didn't understand it completely then, God is faithful to use that time to work on our hearts, so that He can complete the work He's called us to do. 

          So buckle up, grab your coffee, get that pile of laundry, or lace up your shoes, because wherever you are listening, you’ll BE ENCOURAGED!

          Jackie :) 


          Resources: 

          • Bible Verses: John 3:25, Psalm 37:4, Mark 4:26-29  
          • Socials: 

            • Host: Jackie Brindle @jackiebinspiring
            • Guest Speaker: Holly Foley Marketing and Design: IG @hfmarketinganddesign
            • Click link in my bio and the Be Inspired and More Blog by clicking the link!---- https://linktr.ee/jackiebrindle


              #waitingroom #podcast #faithsisters #seasons #arewethereyet #yougotthis #youarenotalone

              44 min

            About Be Encouraged! Podcast

            From the publisher's feed

            I’m Jackie Brindle and this podcast is here to encourage you in your day-to-day, or for whatever life throws at you! I am a mom of three, wife, teacher, runner, and life is busy! One thing I am learning is that with God, nothing is impossible! My vision is that this podcast -- these conversations are meaningful to you. I pray that it uplifts you, right where you are! Whether you are listening over a cold or hot cup of something, heading to work, working out, or anywhere you listen, I hope it lifts you up and onward!