Be Encouraged! Podcast

There are those days, weeks, years (including 2020), that seem like it's a never-ending bunch of wrong turns, hills, climbing, going unnoticed, nothing seems to go the way you expected, or you are simply in a waiting season which feels like a lifetime?! 

Today I sit down with Mandy Johnson, a single- mom of 3 beautiful girls, has been in ministry for several years, a public speaker, blogger, and Connections director at her church.  She knows how to light up a room and to make people feel welcomed. 

I ask her the hard questions, like, "How do we battle those seasons, weeks, days, minutes that are terrible, no good, very bad days?!" Mandy speaks to being a single mom that never seemed to be in the cards for her, so she thought. When life took a hard turn, it took Mandy down a path of highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Mandy speaks to all of us by authentically and vulnerably sharing her struggles, hopes, and humor along in this episode! 

Buckle up for the long drive because we are about to talk your ear off along with our hope which is to uplift and encourage you the next time you face those terrible, no good, very bad days ---with a little more confidence than before! 

Click here to find out what Mandy Johnson is all about--  https://www.mandyjohnson.net/blog

Hello everyone! Can you feel the fall magic in the air? I am reminded that with a new season rolling in, so does the soft breeze of inspiration! Today, you’ll listen in to a conversation with the one and only, Tassia Schreiner. Tassia has been using her superpower of creativity, for good - whether it be with her family, her photography business, community, church, and most recently sparking inspiration in the hearts of so many people young and old with her newest project. 

Tasha is an author and illustrator and with her most recent children’s book “Magical Mythical Bees”!  I believe you will be lifted up by her beautiful intentions to hand the next generation, the baton, to continue on and be a measure of good in the world! Come on and in and feel the warmth of this life-changing conversation and be encouraged!

 --- Also you can check out all the information we talk about in the show, right here:

         Find where you can order the book and more about the story behind the story by clicking on the links below!  

"What the world needs are more people to come alive" --- I hope this podcast and episode, sparks that inspiration and encouragement, to come alive and be the good in the world, that we need! 

Much Love, 

Jackie

Ever sit back and wonder what has changed in you over the past few months, during a global pandemic?  I dive into this topic on today's episode! I hope you'll listen and reflect with me on this topic. What's your secret ingredient, to life? 

Also, thank you for listening and your support! 

As always, be encouraged! 

Jackie 

Click the link below to listen and find more encouraging content! 

https://linktr.ee/jackiebrindle

Welcome back friends! I hope you have enjoyed the guest speakers, I’ve had on the B.E. podcast, as much as Ive had! In these episodes, I hope these wonderful people help bring a light of encouragement and inspiration to the world. Today, I have Leah Zerbe as my guest speaker, for this episode.

Leah is a well known journalist who has reported for NBCPhiladelphia.com and the Philadelphia Daily News. More Recently, she was service reporting for Rodale Publishing, and found her niche writing for Women’s and Men’s Health along with environmental health issues. Now, she resides on Potter’s Farm, her family farm for over 6 generations, while working for Dr. Axe - the online health guru. Leah is the real deal! She loves the outdoors and in the episode she ignites the kid in all of us! To be encouraged to have a good measure of curiosity, in the world, as questions, and have fun! Because let’s face it, the world is a heavy place sometimes, and I find myself asking,especially after a long day, where’s the fun!? WTF -- where’s the fun!?

Leah’s lively personality and pursuit of fun, her love of the outdoors & research has led her to dig a little deeper in the dirt and enjoy life! Even if life is full of stress, I hope this episode encourages you to see life through curiosity lenses and gets you outside and playing!

Find the fun in the day! God wants us to enjoy our day and the world around us! So come on in, I hope you too, feel right at home, listening to our encouraging conversation! Let’s go!

Dr. Axe website: https://draxe.com/

Now let’s dive in -- Have you ever looked back and thought about the timeline of your life and considered the big tickers or “hinge” moments on your own timeline? Those moments that taught you invaluable lessons, or shaped you to who you are today?

Then listen in and listen up-- to this conversation that I had with My dear friend, Gwen Wiscount. Gwen takes us on her own journey of life! She reflects on the forks in the road and big decisions in life, that she had to make. She speaks to tackling them by having "faith over fear" mentality and seeking the road less traveled!

It’s a good thing she did, because now she is a partner in her own business and taking on the world by storm. She leads with enthusiasm, wisdom, growth mindset, and an adventurous spirit! It’s contagious! In addition to her impressive career journey, she is so passionate about giving back to others! She sponsors and supports the nonprofit organization called Flying Kites… if you want to learn more, click here:https://www.flyingkites.org/

I hope this sparks inspiration and empowers you to embark on an incredible journey, yourself! 

Jackie 

In this episode, I am going to sit down and talk with one incredibly strong woman. Haley Delcid. She has a fearless passion for helping others! She is very knowledgable from her field experiences, in helping victims from Human Trafficking. Haley is also a mom and dance teacher, which has increased her passion to invest in the value of life! Sit back, sip your coffee, be enlightened, and of course… be encouraged!

WAIT!

Inspired after listening to our conversation and want to help end Human Trafficking or empower women?  

Learn more by checking this information below on how you can make a difference! 

1. Free International is an organization that is working to end human trafficking in the U.S to learn more click: http://www.freeinternational.org/

2. Free is in Berks County, Pennsylvania which helps rehabilitate women and their families after they are rescued. To learn more visit: freefromht.org 

3. Support a local women's center like Life Choices in Berks County, PA, or Expectations Women Center in Union County, PA, which says,

"There’s a desperate need for fact and evidence-based education and compassionate support when it comes to relationships, sex, pregnancy, and parenting." 

 To learn more about these centers click on the links below! 

-Life Choices: https://lifeschoicessupport.org/about/

-Expectations Women Centers:

              AND..... E.W.C is having a clothing fundraiser with two graphic design sayings "Faith over Fear" and "Be the Light." Be sure to get your gear and support other women, as they invest in the value of life! Orders will be due by September 5, 2020.... so go there ...NOW!

4. CALL it out when you suspect it or see it happening!! 

National Human Trafficking Hotline:

1-888-373-7888

text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733)

Be encouraged and invest in the value of life! 

- Jackie Brindle

Today I tackle the question from one of my listeners. This question has so many layers to it that I had to explore it all. Join me as I answer the question, "How are you setting yourself up for the long run?"

Pretty deep question, right!? Come and take the long run with me as I go mile by mile to discuss my thoughts on this, and I hope it helps you go a bit deeper and come out on the other end of the conversation with an encouraging perspective! 

You don't want to miss it! 

Listen to it now - on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, 

or by clicking the link here: https://jackiebrindle.wixsite.com/mysite/be-encouraged-podcast

Thank you for all of your support!

Don't forget you can easily join the conversation and be encouraged by subscribing to the link provided above! From there, you have the opportunity to email me with any more topic ideas or questions. Who knows --- your question might just be the topic of the next podcast! 

- Jackie