Be Encouraged! Podcast

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. This is episode 119 and it's a solo episode with just me --- the host, Jackie Brindle.

With all the distractions of ads, reels, sales, seasonal movies, and more it's hard not to turn our eyes from why we celebrate Christmas in the first place!

I can remember my childhood memories of Christmas and how each year has made an impact on my life and shaped my view of how I see Christmas today.

I hope to remind us all to get back to the heart of why we celebrate Christmas, in the first place. I want to keep our eyes anchored on what's most important to God rather than what the world generally defines as the "Christmas Spirit."

I unpack some thoughts based on scriptures such as Ezekiel 33 and 34, Isaiah 9, Psalm 23, and Matthew 2.

I encourage us all to be the watchman, to tell others about the good news of Jesus and how God has extended them grace in their own personal lives.

I encourage us all to be the light, to be the candle that lights others through this season that might be filled with heartache, disappointment, loss, or brokeness.

I also encourage us all to see Christmas as an opportunity to look to our shepherd, our Father in Heaven, our Savior Jesus Christ who shepherds and saves His flock. Listen in to His voice, pray, and seek God for He has and is, all that we need.

Reminding others of our Christmas joys and past brings people together. More importantly, reminding people of the true HOPE, LOVE, JOY, and PEACE we have in Christ is the eternal gift that we have to offer to all that we encounter.

So go --- and encourage someone with the true Christmas Spirit, because of the gift that was given to us and for us that one Holy Night, our Savior was born.

BE ENCOURAGED! everyone!

- Jackie

Does it ever feel like life is messy? Not the picture-perfect life you dreamed of or thought of how the day would go? Dishes still in the sink, and laundry still has to get done? Or let’s dig a little deeper. Perhaps your story intertwines some messy chapters. I know I have talked about this topic but I want to go deeper!

In recent episodes, we talked about being overlooked and dealing with shame, and one might consider — does my story matter?

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast! You are listening to episode 117 with guest speaker Shaida Hrichi. Shaida is an award-winning author, bible teacher, and speaker. She does not hold back from her own vulnerable personal experiences and how she has intertwined them into her writing and more specifically in her new book! Shadia recently published the book “Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me”. 

This episode unpacks the richness of Rahab's story who lived a life that had messy moments in which God transformed through her faith! Listen, if you need encouragement today — if it’s feeling messy — I hope this episode reminds you the mess is okay! 

God loves you and divinely created you for a purpose! He knows your past. And yet —- He lovingly holds plans for you that only God can accomplish! How amazing is that to lavish in!? 

Together, we also discuss the richness of scripture such as Psalm 139. Therefore, you may want to grab a pen and paper to write down your takeaways! You may want to geek out with us with all you will learn from Shadia, the bible teacher!

On top of that, we have a special treat for you at the very end of the episode, so stay tuned!!  

Let's grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are.... BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

 https://kingsumo.com/g/mbmw1n/exclusive-rahab-media-tour-giveaway

Is shame driving you or are you living your life, set free from it? 

Hello — and welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! 

You are listening to episode # 116 with guest speaker Whitney Roehl. Whitney is the author of a book called “Reckless Grace”. A book that unravels what the pit of shame has done in her real life and how she has overcome her past, the experiences she's faced, and the trauma from how she was raised. 

Now, as she raises her family with her husband Jake, she is bound to help others and set them free from walking in shame and align with all the adventure and purpose God has for you through her coaching business. (For those interested in the book or coaching business I will leave that info in the show notes). 

On today’s episode, Whitney challenges us all to take a moment to pause and reflect on these questions. 

In addition, she encourages us to PRAY! Send the invitation out and call on the Holy Spirit to increase our desire for more of Jesus in our lives. (in our marriage, in our relationships with our children, with our coworkers, at work, in our quiet time to hear from God.) 

Also check out Galatians 2:20, Acts 2, John 15, and Psalms 46:10 come to mind if you want to dive deeper after listening to our sweet conversation that will surely help encourage you onward! 

Today, my hope is that you listen in and know that you have been set free from shame, Jesus knows your name, break down the strongholds of your past, and let the new adventure begin! 

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie

Resources: 

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Are you a dreamer? Do you ever have such vivid dreams and want to know if there’s meaning behind them or if it was just the junk food you ate before you went to bed? 

Lately, I have been getting a few dreams that I simply cannot shake. These dreams feel so real that God is trying to tell me something. 

Did you know that a third of the Bible was about someone’s dreams? The Pharoh’s dream that Joseph interprets in the Old Testament, Jacob’s dream, and Joseph’s dream when God spoke to him to marry Mary. There are so many times when God still grabs our attention through dreams and wants to encourage us. 

Dreamer or not — you are going to want to listen in to the encouragement today on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. Hi, I am Jackie Brindle, your host and this is episode 115 with guest speaker, Mandy Owen. 

That’s why I am so excited for all of you to meet Mandy Owen. Dr. Jamie Morgan connected us through her Trailblazer Mentorship program. I asked her what she had to say about my dream, and immediately pointed me to Mandy. She told me this woman has a very special gift that is biblically sound. Mandy has God-given prophetic gifts and she desires to help others to encounter what God might be saying to them. Her goal is to keep her eyes on serving the Lord and encouraging others to see what God is expressing to them while they sleep. How cool is that!? 

I love that it says in Acts 2:17 

“‘In the last days, God says,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your young men will see visions,    your old men will dream dreams.

I don’t know if it’s the end times — but it does seem to me that God is going to call on his people through His spirit, and you might be encouraged to keep on dreaming! 

Check out her link at mandyowenministries.com below! 

So let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED!

https://www.mandyowenministries.com/

Have you ever felt unseen, unappreciated, or feeling overlooked? 

Hi! I am Jackie Brindle, your host of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast and you are listening to episode 114. 

Our guest speaker, Whitney Akin is a mother of three, wife, and author of the book called, “Overlooked: Finding your worth when you feel all alone”. Whitney talks about how we can practically tackle feeling overlooked and gain new confidence! She shares how the unlikely heroes in the Bible, like Moses learned that the character of God can be trusted. She infuses hope into our insecurities, today. I highly recommend every person across generations get this book as I believe it will relate to you and help you, in the midst, of finding your worth in the world — especially when it can get lonely. 

By the end of this episode, I hope your heart, soul, and mind are refreshed knowing that you are fully known by God, seen, and loved! I challenge you this week to read Psalm 139, 20 times. Take it from your head to your heart and what blooms from it! 

Also — if you’d like to learn where you can get your own copy of “Overlooked: Finding Your Worth when you feel all alone” by Whitney Akin – click the link in the show notes! 

And — Don’t forget to click “Write a Review” on Apple Podcast, so more people can be encouraged, just like you! 

Now, let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie

Read Psalm 139 (CHALLENGE this week: READ it 20 Times)

Are you a dreamer? 

Are you a doer? 

Do you feel called? 

Do you feel that nudge to step into your giftings, but need someone who has been there to help extend wisdom, encouragement, and faith? 

THIS —- yes…. THIS episode is for you! You are listening to episode # 113 with guest speaker Anita Anello and I am your host, Jackie Brindle. 

Anita wears many hats, as many of us do! Anita is a mom, wife, successful entrepreneur, coach, and corporate business owner. She has scaled the corporate ladder and gained valuable insight along the journey that weaves in family, marriage, faith, and career. 

Additionally, Anita is passionate about championing others! On today’s episode, we will spend some time championing you! Anita wants you to enjoy more time, money, and freedom. as you follow your own dreams, callings, and/or ambitions. 

Anita and I unpack the hard and beautiful parts of going through the messy parts of life. Especially, when in the middle, life can throw you some curve balls. How can we respond, be equipped, and encouraged when life doesn’t go according to what we dreamed up? How can we champion one another in this crazy – hard – and beautiful journey together? 

I hope that this message today brings hope and encouragement to the messy middle of your day! 

To learn more about the guest speaker — be sure to click on the link in the show notes (below) and follow Anita on Instagram.

If you are feeling really encouraged and inspired — please SHARE this one with your friends and family! 

It might just be what they need to hear, so you can move onward! 

You might even want to take notes ----- because this is TOO GOOD, not to!

So let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED!

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast, friend!

You are listening to episode 112 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle. Keri Eichberger is our guest speaker today who is a breath of fresh air! She is a mother, wife, and author of the book called, "Win Over Worry, Conquer what shakes you and soar with the One who overcomes".

If you feel that weight of worry on your shoulders? Do you want to trade that in for JOY and PEACE?

Then, THIS episode is for you! We unpack the power of gratitude and why it's important to hold onto joy in the hard circumstances of life. Keri is genuine, and caring, and deeply desires to others set free from fear and worry!

I am unsure of what you are facing today, but I do know that worry doesn't belong there. Let's get started at this moment by trusting God with our circumstances and letting go of them from our tight grip. Seek God like never before and enjoy this encouraging conversation to thrust you onward! You can Win OVER Worry!

So let's grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run and wherever you are...... BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Resources:

https://linktr.ee/KeriEichberger

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 111 with guest speaker, Rachael Powell. 

Rachael is a breath of fresh air, friends!! On this episode, she will encourage you to embrace seasons that pivot us into change! Rachael challenges us to view pivots in our journey, as a picture of a new adventure. A choice to embrace the change as a growing period that will be a part of God’s plan for your life! 

She also speaks passionately of her own impactful testimony, when she visited Israel, in college. Now, she serves as Passages Chief Communications Officer and continues to share her passion for this life-changing event with other young adults who are branching out to find who Jesus is for themselves, break down barriers, and deepen their faith walk on their own new adventures! 

THIS conversation will encourage you to SHAKE THINGS UP and be excited to face the pivots in your journey with JOY! 

From our conversation, I gained so much insight that reminds me not to worry so much or to dwell on my plans but to surrender them to God so I can do what’s on His will and in His good plan! Because —- His plan is ALWAYS better than how we could ever picture it or plan out. 

I am still learning this lesson: Choose an open hand and heart to surrender to God’s will and plan, when life pivots in another direction. That is why THIS episode will surely lift you up and onward while you embark into a season filled with changes, pivots, and transition into your new adventure!

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

To learn more about Passages click here: 

https://www.passagesisrael.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5oykDmlXIQwh3HB39b1XaC8AVI197VzIErv3vg8Q2aBk1IAmyg1I0BoCrwYQAvD_BwE

Encouraged Bible Reading:

Matthew 6:34

James 4:13-16 

Follow the HOST of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast, Jackie, on Instagram @jackiebinspiring 

Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast! You are listening to episode 110 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle.

This is a very special episode because Angela Walter is our guest speaker! 

If you love being seen, heard, and loved then that’s precisely what she weaves into her hope-filled message as we dive into her powerful story! 

As a communicator, a dentist, serving the Kids Ministry at Mosaic Church, and leading women in multi-faceted ways: like being the host of Crowned Conversations through PennDel Women Ministries, Angela will check all the boxes that will encourage you today! She is passionate about hearing other people’s stories and sharing her own because she is a firm believer that our testimonies lead to more people breaking free of the counterfeits of the world and the lies we believed for so long. Angela infuses her enthusiasm and love for Christ to the table and I can’t wait for you all to listen! 

But first, here are some questions that are to challenge you, as you listen or to come back to after this conversation: 

Today, I encourage you all to lean in with your whole heart — jump in the pool of encouragement and let it wash over you like something new and exciting is about to happen today! God wants good for your lives and I hope this message reminds you of that! Your story is special and ultimately God knows. He knows your heart, your longing to be known, and heard. 

So let’s grab your cup of coffee today, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are BE ENCOURAGED! 

Resources: 

Find more Crowned Conversations: 

Bible Verses to Read: 

Joshua 1:9 

Psalm 34:7