Be Encouraged! Podcast

Hello and come on into episode 109 on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! Again, this is your host — Jackie Brindle! On today’s episode, you will hear from Micah Marshall, which this will be his second time on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am very excited to welcome him back! 

Micah has a passion to connect others across generations to the truth of the gospel. He does it in an authentic – down to earth — style that radiates joy and excitement from every conversation you have with him. He is the executive director and founder of Refuge Youth Nework in the Pitsburg area and is a wonderful speaker that will ignite something in you! 

His wife, Bethany Marshall, was also on the show so should check out our past episode as well for more encouragement. 

I knew the topic of this episode would be intriguing to many because we don’t usually talk about what we make idols in our lives to others. For those of you who have been following along with each episode, you know I recently took some courses for my doctorate in strategic leadership. One of the most humbling lessons I learned was how much I was actually placing as idols in my life through the scriptures of Kings. The message to reflect, repent, and ask God to search my heart to tear down things I have put in place of God was a big bold prayer. 

And to help us unpack it further with more wisdom and knowledge on the topic of idolatry is Micah Marshall!!! 

One of my favorite quotes you will hear from him in this is, “The silence of God does not mean the absence of God.” It is a reminder that God is always with us and that even if he feels far off, we have victory in Christ —- wherever we are. So hold onto that and keep on pressing onward! 

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

Jackie

Hello! Thank you for joining in and listening to episode 108 on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! Again, this is your host — Jackie Brindle! I am so excited and pleased to announce that our guest speaker, is Jen Jones! 

Jen is a mom of four who has been through seasons of her life that lead to her newly published book, called “Divinely Different: Creating a Significant Life When the Way is Unexpected, Unwanted, and Unknown”. This is a book that will speak volumes to anyone in any generation because the reality is — we all go through these types of seasons. 

In this conversation, we unpack how life’s hard circumstances have turned her heart towards Jesus, which helped refine her in ways that gave her a wave of peace and confidence to press onward!

I know I learned a lot from her and have placed all the information in the show notes on where to find more information about Jen. 

Finally —- Be my encourager – my hype girl — my good friend and share this episode with someone on social media and tag me — @jackiebinspiring on Instagram and our guest speaker and give us a shout-out of what your takeaways are! I’d love to hear from you in the Instagram world. Or you can write a raving review on Apple Podcast so this can reach more awesome people like you! 

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

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode # 106! I am Jackie Brindle your host and I am excited to put a new episode out for you all!!

Before we jump into the episode I want to give you all a quick update on life lately:

For those of you who’ve been a part of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast journey with me for a while, you know that on my last episode, I shared that I have been busy with taking doctorate courses, aiming to achieve a doctorate in strategic leadership degree.  If this is your first time listening or new to the community —- please bare with me, as the episodes have not been on a consistent rhythm lately.

Can I tell you how much I appreciate you joining in and pressing play today!!!??

You all are going to need to grab your paper and pencil for this episode! My guest speaker, Dr. Jamie Morgan is a pastor, revivalist, writer, and published author (Her Calling, is her NEWEST book — coming out April 1, 2023), speaker, mentor at the Trailblazer Mentoring Network, entrepreneur, host of “The Fire Starter” Podcast, and a bold woman with a fierce heart to encourage and lead others onward!

This message is so timely!! Pastor Jamie speaks to all of us in different seasons of life.

Perhaps in your career, ministry, mission, family, moving to a new state, etc?

Or perhaps you are not in the knotted, tangled-up mess of transition in life or maybe you are in the quiet waiting season of life or about to walk through the door of big opportunities, but you need mentorship, guidance, and support! —-- THIS EPISODE unpacks it ALL! No matter where you are in life —- this is an invitation to learn something new, embrace your season, be expectant for what lies ahead, and encouragement to keep on praying through the challenges you face because you know God’s greater than your vision of the NOW, season.

Dr. Jamie Morgan —-- brings the fire! She is evidently passionate about leading others onward into their CALLING and PURPOSE! Her compassion is real and it overflows into all she does! I can’t wait for you all to learn more about her and what she has to offer all of you today!

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

BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie 

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Jamie Morgan:

Website: https://jamiemorgan.com/

Social Media:

Instagram: @jamiemorganministries

https://www.instagram.com/jamiemorganministries/?

Facebook: Jamie Morgan Ministries Facebook Page

Amazon link to Pre-Order or order,  “Her Calling: A Woman’s Guide to Fulfilling Her God-Given Destiny” by Dr. Jamie Morgan —-- coming out: April 1, 2023!

https://a.co/d/6Me4Er0

Bible Verse: Acts 28: 30-31 “ He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.” (New Living Translation, 2013)

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 104 and the first episode of the NEW YEAR!

Recently, I took a break from social media to spend intentional time in the Word and with my family. It has been a breath of fresh air! But that also means you haven’t heard an episode since December!

I am ready to be back and I have some news for you!

You can listen to the newest episodes every other week. In the past, new episodes would air every Monday for the past two and a half years!

But I am going to do something different as my plate is full, as of late. Which prompted the idea to publish an episode every other Monday!

Then you will have more time to listen to the content, share with someone you’d love to encourage onward, relisten, share again with your friends on social media, and make a raving review on Apple Podcast so more people get to be encouraged throughout their week too!

Now, let’s talk about this fabulous guest speaker, Susanne Cox. She has spent most of her life in ministry and serving to help women through Project Rescue and the Co-Founder of Legacy of Purpose. Susanne is also married to Ron Cox and has a beautiful family. She is a speaker, and I had the pleasure of hearing her speak at a Women’s Conference in November.

With her southern twang, she will melt your heart and encourage you onward with her incredible life experiences! Listening to this episode will ignite your heart, mind, and soul, especially as we are starting out the New Year, to find joy in your journey!

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

Resources:

Books Mentioned:

Learn more about Susanne Cox: 

Learn more about Project Rescue by clicking the link: www.projectrescue.com

Follow BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast on Instagram @jackiebinspiring 

Bible Verses mentioned and to study: 

Psalm 91 

Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! This is episode # 103! 

we are in a series called, “It’s time to Level Up!” - (PART THREE) --- LAST episode of 2022 until January 2023!! 

I believe that there are seasons as we grow that God asks us to take some brave steps out in faith. And shake things up in our lives.

To recap the 101 — the phrases - be humble, magnify him, lead with integrity, and search for the faithful people to encourage and to surround yourself with.

Recap of 102 – in short, the takeaways were to 1. Breathe 2. Hold on tight to God’s word and prayer 3. Share – share your story to give courage to others to not give up so they can level up!

I encourage you all to go back and listen to both episodes but for now, let’s gear up and listen into 103!

I have to tell you all —- this will be the bookend episode of not only this series but of the 2022 BE ENCOURAGED PODCAST season.

You see, this episode is all about heading into this back end of the year with intentionality to do the 3 Rs! 

Reassess

Renew

& Rest! 

In order to level up, these three take aways are sure to encourage you onward, inspire you in your day, and give you a challenge as you intentionally walk out your life with your God given purpose! 

Last, I want to thank you all for providing me a space to encourage you. A space to pour into your life  and allow me to think out loud, get raw, and dive deeper in faith with you.

You are so special to me. I don’t know every face or name that listens, but I know you are an incredible person and I am humbled by all of your support! Especially, that you chose to hang with me press play, among you doing so many important things. Thank you!!!

Feel free to connect with me on Instagram @jackiebinspiring and look out for the NEWEST episode date to drop in January 2023! 

Have a great Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Cheers to a New Year as you level up!!! 

YAY episode 103 — let’s saddle up with your cup of coffee, get on that walk or run, and wherever you are today —- BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie 

Bible Verses Mentioned: 

Psalms 101, 102, 103

Matthew 28:11 

Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! This is episode # 102!

I am going to be piggy backing off of last week, as we are in a series called, “It’s time to Level Up!”

I believe that there are seasons as we grow that God asks us to take some brave steps out in faith. And shake things up in our lives.

As much as we want those things to reach the end result, we also know that it is a journey. That anything good, does not happen overnight. There’s a back story. A ground level that everyone starts at. We need to build a strong foundation in order to level up into the next season or calling God has on our life. 

In case we get distracted or the wind gets knocked out of you today, here is your encouragement that will help you rise back up and LEVEL UP! Fix your crown as a child of God and give you a new perspective when faced with trials in today. And if we are not careful we maybe stuck on ground level for longer than we’d hope for.

There is so much more for you to do, to bring glory to God! Don't give up. Breathe. Hold on Tight to the Word and Prayer. And Share the struggle and what you've endured with someone else and tell someone else why God's so famous! 

I think it’s how we steward our time in the levels we are in, that bring out the richness in the next level God takes us to! 

I unpack Psalm 102 along with some more practical takeaways and faith filled experiences to keep you moving up and onward in your day, as you level up!

And if you are joining me this week and diving into Psalm 102, take a picture of the verses, or a verse that stood out to you and tag me on Instagram. What’s your takeaway! I challenge you to pray about what God is calling you to do this week in order to help you rise up and grow in the season you are in!

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

Jackie

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. This is the place where I hope you find a slice of encouragement that will challenge you, move you, fascinate you, and of course encourage you onward with HOPE and Faith in your day!

You are listening to the 100th episode of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. And what an honor it is, to sit back and reflect on all the episodes that have been put out into the world.

Each conversation was powerful because it was a seed of encouragement sewn in a way that met people’s hearts and minds in a way that only God could have known they needed that seed – for that moment in time.

I know it’s been a blessing to be able to do what I know I know I know God has called me to do, so when I thought about this 100th episode and talked it out with friends —- Gratitude came to mind.

Gratitude is powerful. It can shift our thinking despite our circumstances and what we are facing in the here and now. So I am full of gratitude in this moment, as I look at the glass that is not half empty but yet…. What has been filled up.

You have filled up my glass so much —--- thank you for coming in today and being a part of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast — even if this is your first time or you’ve been here for episode 1 called “Worth the Wait” to my first guest speaker on the show.

This is a journey. No expiration date. No number capping off what this podcast is about to do or where it’s going.

But right here in the midst of this journey —- I want to pause at the overlook point, and be in awe. Awe of what’s been said and how it’s been an encouragement to me and so many others.

Like I said, Gratitude is on my mind so that is why this special guest speaker, Stephanie Jones is perfect for this topic! Stephanie is a speaker and author of “The Gratitude Challenge” and “Thank You Notes to God”, among other books she has written. You can listen to Stephanie, also known as the “Giving Gal” on TedTalk.

Stephanie lives and breathes gratitude in a way that it’s contagious. In fact, after this conversation I went to my husband and so many others and wrote thank you cards and intentionally said thank you to others that I probably wouldn’t have, had I not stirred up the momentum to give a gift of gratitude.

This is a timely and powerful one you guys —- so grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, but wherever you are…. BE ENCOURAGED!

Also stay tuned to the end of the announcement of our giveaway!

SO fun —---- LET'S GO!

Jackie 

Resources from today's episode: 

Learn more about Stephanie Jones by clicking the link! https://givinggal.com/

Follow on social media: @giving_gal 

Bible Verses mentioned: 

Psalm 100

James 1:1-3

2 Corinthians 1:1-10

GIVEAWAY Instructions for Episode # 100! -----> check it out at @jackiebinspiring on Instagram!