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"God Cares About You" — Be Encouraged! Podcast

Have you ever felt like God just… doesn’t see you?

Like you're doing all the right things, but still feeling unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed with worry? Same. I’ve been there—wondering if God really cares about the pain I’m feeling, the prayers I’m praying, and the things I’m still waiting for.

But today, we’re resting in this truth from 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT):

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”

This verse has been such a balm for my soul lately, and in this episode, I want to walk with you through what it really looks like to live this out. Not just reading it, but believing it. Deeply. Personally.

We’ll talk about:

• The real-life moments that make us question if God truly sees us (yes, even tantrums in the grocery store and the sting of being left out)

• How we sometimes carry around things God never meant for us to hold

• Why casting our cares on Him starts with humbling our hearts

And I’ll leave you with 3 simple takeaways to help you come back to this truth: God cares for you. Deeply. Intimately. Always.

Whether you're in a season of waiting, worry, or weariness—this one's for you, friend.

✨ Here's what we’re holding on to:

1. Remind your heart of who God is and what He’s already done.

2. Cast it out (and don’t reel it back in --- Let it go, for real!)

3. Trust Him with the parts of your story you can’t see yet.

Because the truth is—God doesn’t need us to have it all together. He just wants our heart. He wants to carry what’s too heavy for us. Why? Because He cares about you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you tune in—Apple, Spotify, or your favorite platform. 📖 Scriptures we’ll walk through: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Luke 12, Psalm 139, Isaiah 40, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Send to a friend who needs this reminder. Drop a review if you’re casting your cares today—one by one.

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"God Cares About You" — Be Encouraged! Podcast

Have you ever felt like God just… doesn’t see you?

Like you're doing all the right things, but still feeling unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed with worry? Same. I’ve been there—wondering if God really cares about the pain I’m feeling, the prayers I’m praying, and the things I’m still waiting for.

But today, we’re resting in this truth from 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT):

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”

This verse has been such a balm for my soul lately, and in this episode, I want to walk with you through what it really looks like to live this out. Not just reading it, but believing it. Deeply. Personally.

We’ll talk about:

• The real-life moments that make us question if God truly sees us (yes, even tantrums in the grocery store and the sting of being left out)
  

• How we sometimes carry around things God never meant for us to hold
  

• Why casting our cares on Him starts with humbling our hearts
  

And I’ll leave you with 3 simple takeaways to help you come back to this truth: God cares for you. Deeply. Intimately. Always.

Whether you're in a season of waiting, worry, or weariness—this one's for you, friend.

✨ Here's what we’re holding on to:

1. Remind your heart of who God is and what He’s already done.

2. Cast it out (and don’t reel it back in --- Let it go, for real!)

3. Trust Him with the parts of your story you can’t see yet.
   

Because the truth is—God doesn’t need us to have it all together. He just wants our heart. He wants to carry what’s too heavy for us. Why? Because He cares about you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you tune in—Apple, Spotify, or your favorite platform. 📖 Scriptures we’ll walk through: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Luke 12, Psalm 139, Isaiah 40, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Send to a friend who needs this reminder. Drop a review if you’re casting your cares today—one by one.

#BeEncouragedPodcast #GodCaresForYou #CastYourCares #FaithInEverySeason #EncouragementForToday #TrustGod #JesusSeesYou #YouAreNotAlone #ChristianPodcast #WalkByFaith #ChristianWoman

Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to the Believe Series. This is a seven part series. Today is episode # 5 in the Believe Series.

This episode is so special! I believe there is something beautiful about the start of something new, thinking about how things began, and dreaming up how the story will end.

Recently, I’ve been doing a deep dive into my family tree — asking questions I wish I had asked my grandmother when she was still here. Things I didn’t think mattered when I was 17… but now, at 40, I find myself longing to know where I came from and why it matters.

But as I searched for the beginning of my story, it stirred something deeper in me — a curiosity about the beginning. Who wrote all of this? Who dreamed me up before I ever existed?

Have you ever asked these questions before? Have you ever wrestled with God with things you don't understand that happened to us in life or in the Bible, too?

This episode of the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast is personal. It’s a reflection on identity, legacy, and the One who authored it all — God. From Genesis to today, He’s been writing a story of redemption, new beginnings, and purpose… even in the messy parts.

If you’re in a new season — expected or not — I pray this reminds you: God is in the new. He’s in the unknown. He’s in the questions. And He’s not afraid of your wrestle.

Ask Him. Seek Him. I promise, He’ll meet you there. 🤍

Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you. For anyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and the one who knocks the door will be opened."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight"

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Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. We’re halfway through the year, and maybe you're still holding tight to those big dreams you set out to pursue in January… or maybe life has caused them to take a back seat. You might be in what we call “the messy middle”—where the excitement of starting has faded and the finish line feels unclear. Maybe you’re dreaming about that someday moment, unsure how all the pieces will come together.

If that’s you today, you’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.

Our guest today is here to remind us that even in uncertain seasons, we can still choose to believe. Christina B., host of the Dream Lab Podcast, is passionate about helping dreamers like you and me take bold steps of faith—practical, prayerful steps—that bring what's inside our hearts out into the world.

She’ll encourage us to trust God with every part of the journey—especially the uncomfortable parts—and to surround ourselves with praying encouragers who remind us that slow progress is still progress. Even when it feels like we’re moving at a snail’s pace, God is at work.

Christina also reminds us of something powerful: the gift of today. Being present in the moment is where peace and clarity often meet us. She encourages us to listen to our bodies, to honor the resting rhythms our soul, body, and mind need—so we don’t burn out before the dream even gets off the ground.

She challenges us to step outside our comfort zones—not to strive harder, but to depend more deeply on the One who calls us forward. As she puts it, God’s the one who called us out of the boat in the first place.

I’ll leave you with this quote from 20th-century poet Lilias Trotter, who wrote:
“Take the very hardest thing in your life—the place of difficulty, outward or inward—and expect God to triumph gloriously in that very spot. Just there—He can bring your soul into bloom.”

Take a breath, settle in, and get ready to be encouraged. Here’s my conversation with Christina B.

- Jackie

To learn more about today's Guest, Christina B. please check out the Dream Lab Podcast! Click the link below and happy dreaming!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream-lab/id1796300078

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of the BE ENCOURAGED! podcast — and let me tell you, this one is something special. Although there was a short break between episode 2 and now to episode 3, I appreciate the grace in getting this out to you later than usual. I assure you, though this will be worth the wait! 

Today, we’re diving deep into the believe series. 

Believe, is not just as a thought, a feeling, or a hope — but as our guest speaker today puts it, it’s an action. As a daily decision. As a powerful, faith-filled posture that shifts how we show up in the world. And to help us unpack this life-giving theme, we are honored — truly honored — to welcome the one and only Carol McLeod to the conversation.

Carol is known and deeply loved by readers, television audiences, and other Christians across the country, especially women who have been uplifted by her raw honesty, biblical wisdom, and unshakable hope. She’s the President and CEO of Carol McLeod Ministries, a powerhouse speaker at women’s conferences and retreats, and the author of more than a dozen books. But more than her titles, it’s her testimony that speaks the loudest.

In this episode, Carol shares what it really looks like to believe — when the diagnosis is bad, when the healing hasn’t come, when life feels like it’s falling apart. She doesn’t sugarcoat her journey. She talks about fighting cancer, battling through painful seasons, and waking up each day making the bold decision to believe that God is still good. That Jesus is still enough. And sometimes? That’s the belief that gets us through.

We’re also excited to highlight the book, Today is a Verb: Open the Gift of Now in Every Ordinary Moment — because believing isn’t just about someday; it’s about today. Right here. Right now. In the middle of the ordinary, the laundry folding,l and unchecked to do lists, we’re invited to live with expectancy, courage, and unwavering belief in who God is.

So if you’re struggling to hold on, or just need a fresh reminder that believing is the action that will get you through the hard places you might find yourself in — this episode is for you. 

Grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are — Let’s believe and be encouraged— together.

Learn more about our guest speaker:

website: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

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Welcome back to Be Encouraged! In this episode, # 2 - Season 2, we’re diving deep into what it means to build a strong foundation in Christ—one that holds us steady no matter what life brings. We’ll explore how encouragement strengthens our faith, reminding us that God is for us, that we are His daughters, and that being rooted in Him leads to a flourishing life.

We’re also unpacking the power of mentorship and discipleship, the real struggle of surrendering control, and how faith stirs up strength when storms arise. Letting go of our own desires can feel daunting, but when we surrender, we give God permission to move in ways beyond our understanding.

And today, we have a very special guest—Bethany Marshall! Bethany ministers to the youth alongside her husband, Micah Marshall, who is the founder of Refuge Youth Network. Bethany is also an author, and a key leader in PennDel’s Women’s Ministry Dream Team. Additionally, the founder of the Daughter’s Conference, where she encourages women to embrace their God-given worth. Bethany carries a deep passion for reminding women of their value and identity in Christ, and she’s here to speak life and truth over you today.

You can find more details about Bethany and her ministry in the show notes!

Also, if you love this episode, be sure to leave a review! I’d love to give you a shout-out in a future episode as a way of saying thank you for being part of this community. Your support means so much!

Now, let’s dive in and be encouraged together.

Jackie

Learn more about Bethany by clicking the link below:

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Encouragers, we’re finally kicking off a brand-new season of the Be Encouraged! Podcast, and my heart is bursting to share this with you! Especially, the FRESH look of the podcast! 

New Season = New Cover Art 

Before we jump in, let me take you back—five years ago, I was trail running near my house with two dear friends, sharing dreams, and praying together. Little did I know, those conversations would spark something deeper… what started as a blog turned into voice memos, then into this very podcast. And now, here we are, stepping into a fresh season of faith-filled encouragement!

I am so grateful for this journey and for all of your support along the way! It means the world to me! 

Season 2 is called the Believe Series. Why? Because when you believe in who God is, what He says about you, and the plans He has for your life—the impossible becomes possible. 

 "The RE-INTRODUCTION" our FIRST episode starts TODAY! I can't wait for you all to listen in to what I have been learning, what's been stirring in my heart, and where we are heading for 2025! 

The next episode will DROP, MARCH 19, 2025!
I’ll be releasing 7 powerful episodes every other Wednesday before taking a summer break. This season is all about faith, truth, and encouragement straight from God’s Word.

 Let’s do this together:
 Dive into Ephesians 1 before the next episode—I promise, it will stir something in your soul.
 DM me: What are you believing God for in this season? I'd love to pray for you! 
 Leave a review on Apple Podcast & I’d love to shout you out on the next episode! 

AND SUBSCRIBE --- so you can get all the latest episodes, show notes, and more! 

This isn’t just another season—it’s a call to believe bigger, trust deeper, and walk stronger in faith. I can’t wait to encourage you through it all.

 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts! Click the link in my bio to tune in!

Tag a friend who needs this, and let’s step into Season 2 together! 

Click on the link to view more encouraging content and to find information where you can book Jackie for any other faith-infused speaking engagements!

BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

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Wow, what a year it’s been! 🎉

As we wrap up 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect on all the amazing things God has done in and through this podcast.

In this episode, we’re looking back at the highlights of the year, including our most listened-to episode, 120 New Age to New Hope in Christ with the incredible Heather Youpa. I’m so thankful for each and every one of you who’ve been part of this journey—your support and encouragement mean the world! 🙏💕

This episode is all about finding joy—real, lasting joy, not just as a feeling but as something deeply rooted in Jesus. From the big moments to the little everyday joys with family, nature, and serving God, I’ve had so many prayer-filled, joy-filled moments to reflect on. But it’s also about being real and acknowledging that there are joy stealers like:

perfectionism,

comparison,

unforgiveness,

and doubt.

But in the midst of it all, we have Jesus, and He’s the source of our true joy!

And guess what? I’m SO excited about what’s ahead!

As we kick off 2025, I’m taking a little break—a 6-week sabbatical from the podcast and a social media detox (whoa, right?!). It’s time to recharge, pray, and reflect, and I can’t wait to come back in February with even more encouragement, inspiration, and joy to share with you all! ✨ So, don’t go anywhere, I’ll see you in the first week of February!

BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Episode 139 is a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness and the way He works in our lives, even through difficult circumstances. The story of Joseph is such a profound example of how God can take the hardest moments and transform them into something beautiful. Joseph’s journey—from being betrayed by his brothers, to being unjustly imprisoned, and eventually rising to a place of leadership—shows us that even when things seem out of our control, God is orchestrating a greater plan.

It’s encouraging to think about how God can take our own struggles, setbacks, and moments of loneliness, and use them for His greater purpose. Joseph didn’t understand the plan as he walked through his hardships, but God was always at work, refining his character and positioning him for something greater. Similarly, it’s powerful to reflect on how God uses our own unique paths, no matter how unexpected or difficult, to prepare us for the future He has in mind.

I love the reminder that no matter how tough things may feel, God is still working things out for His good. He doesn’t forget us, even when we feel unseen or overlooked. This episode sounds like a beautiful invitation to embrace the hard and the beautiful, trusting that with God, all things are possible. He’s got us, and He will never let us fall through the cracks.

I hope you find this mini bit of encouragement both uplifting and inspiring!

Jackie

Resources:

Bible Verses to Study from episode 139: Genesis 37 and 39

Go back and learn more about the past two guests by clicking on their link! Also, check out the books they have written!

They are the perfect Christmas gifts!

Chelsey DeMatteis (137) https://chelseydematteis.com/

Rachael Adams (episode 138) https://rachaelkadams.com/

Welcome to the Be Encouraged Podcast!

I’m your host, Jackie Brindle, and you are in for a treat as you listen to Episode 138. (sorry typo in the intro recording).

Rachael is here to talk with us about a powerful truth: how the small moments in life, the ones we might often overlook, are actually opportunities to make a significant impact. In our ordinary, everyday lives, God is moving people to do extraordinary things.

So whether you’re sipping on a cup of coffee, out for a walk or run, or just taking a moment to pause wherever you are, I pray that today’s conversation leaves you feeling encouraged and inspired. Let’s dive in!

Learn more about Rachael by clicking the link below:

Also ---- Check out her new book, "Everyday Prayers for Love" Pre-order TODAY! And add "A Little Goes A Long Way" devotional into your shopping cart too!!!