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- Episode # 99 "For the One" with guest speaker Delphine KirklandHeyyyy there, listener!! Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast Community!I am so delighted to have you join me today on episode # 99 with Delphine Kirkland!Delphine brings the ENCOURAGEMENT, to anyone and everyone who has felt ...defeated,forgotten,lonely,feels like they've strayed away from God,waiting for that healing --- that miracle in their life,or for the breakthrough to come!Delphine has battled a journey like no other. She has felt some of those things and I know I've felt most of them at different pivot points in my life as well. It's hard when you feel defeated and discouraged and your faith tank is low --- or maybe non existent right now.The truth of the matter, that can happen. The rug can be pulled out from underneath us before we even realize it and we can be "sleep" walking through life with very little hope left in us.That is why this 99th episode is SO important. I needed to remind us all that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! That Jesus fought for the 99 and for the ONE --- the one who has wandered off --- the one who needs to know that GOD knows what you are going through and will not fail you now!Delphine reminds us to stand firm in His word, be a prayer warrior for one another, and do not store up your testimonies but to share them! That is how we battle with faith. That is how God moves beyond borders. That is how we become victorious and know it --- because of the Good Word and the Good Word we share with one another! Thank you, Sister Delphine Kirkland for being a light unto all our paths on episode 99!!!On top of being an encourager, Delphine is a three timed published author! Her three books, are inspired by life and her journey with God and walking by faith, even when it was hard."Just Jesus and Me""Hiding God's Word in my Heart""Family Time with God" (devotional)I promise you that this episode will bring you HOPE and a TON of encouragement!So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are ----- BE ENCOURAGED!Let's Go!- JackieResources:Learn more about Delphine and where to order her books at by clicking the link below. https://delphinekirkland.com/Follow on social: @delphinekirkland_Bible Verses from today's episode:Matthew 18:12 Parable of the Lost Sheep and Luke 15:1 - 32 - Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son.1 hr 11 min
- Episode # 98, There's More for You with guest speaker Joshlin Long
Welcome back to the Be Encouraged! PODCAST! I am so excited to have you here with me! Hi! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 98!
Thanks again, for making space for some encouragement, today. If this is something that is a light to you, please write a review or be an awesome friend and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement!
That’s what it’s all about! :)
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Alright, let’s shift gears! It’s October — and I think you all need a treat to listen to, today! So that’s why I brought on our guest speaker, Joshlin Long!
Joshlin is an encourager, she also has an amazing husband and recently released The Seed Ministries Website. There, you will find her blog and a journal to use for your quiet time devotionals.
I brought her on the Be Encouraged! Podcast, because I wanted to unpack the struggle between wanting more for your life in terms of what culture says and also wanting more of Him in our lives.
Who here struggles with that!?
I know I do!
Joshlin, sheds light on the fact that we want more — and seeking that relationship with God is where the fun starts, because, and there’s the good life when we seek more of Him!
Yes, there’s more for you in this moment, in your today, in your marriage, in your singleness, in your career, in your parenting, in your purpose! All because of Jesus.
Like in Ephesians 3:23 says, (paraphrasing) there is more than enough for us — believers and non believers when we put our hope and trust in Christ.
I love that she mentioned that when we face heartbreak or a dead end,
“It’s not the end because there’s more of Him to come through on your behalf, He’s going to do it because He is faithful!”
That is the truth and hope that will light a fire in you —-so you can be a light in your community, in your home, in your car ride to work, while you’re at home with kids, or in your workplace!
If you want to find out more about Joshlin and her encouraging words, you can click the link below called The Seed Ministries, where you can read her devotional blog. It’s sure to make your day —- link below in show notes!
Ok so let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are and BE ENCOURAGED!
Jackie
Resources from episode:
Learn more about Joshlin and The Seed Ministries by clicking this link.
https://www.theseedministries.online/
Follow on Social Media @joshlinlong
https://www.instagram.com/joshlinlong/
Bible verses to reference this week
John 10:11
Ephesians 3:20-23
Ephesians 6:10-20
48 min - Episode #97 "How Great is Our God?" with guest speaker, Ella Brindle
Have you ever felt the intense squeeze of life when you experience stress, fear, a bad moment, or a not so good day? Maybe you've had a not so good week and that squeeze of life feels like you are walking in a fog and you need that ray of light to shine through?
I can't promise you that this episode will be it for you ---- but I hope it points your compass to the direction of the light that is greater than any encouraging word I have for you.
In fact, you all are in for a special treat ---- a little ray of sunshine in the midst of your day! My twelve year old daughter brings her light of encouragement to the table with us! Before bed the other night, I asked her what her thoughts were on --- How Great is Our God?
And the things she was unpacking were SO amazing, that I had to have her come on and share with us her perspective!
Believe me, I did not even know the things she was about to say, it had my mouth dropped and encouraged! I pray and hope this is a blessing to you all!
And as you think about how great our God is this week, try these things when you feel the dark clouds moving in.
1. Remind yourself of His Word --- THE truth, the way, the light, from a verse or testimony from the Bible. The Bible is God's way of comforting us and helping us through the valleys and circumstances we face. To know that He promises to pursue us with His goodness and faithful love for all our days. (Psalm 23)
2. Praise Him. He is Worthy of ALL Praise. How has God been great to you in your life? Where have you seen His mighty hand move in your life? Play and listen to the Praise and Worship Song by Chris Tomlin: "How Great is Our God", if you'd like, to remind you as well!
3. Ask yourself, "How can I be a blessing to someone by shining a light on their path and to remind them, of how GREAT, God was, is and will be forever!
Let's grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are ----- BE ENCOURAGED!
Jackie
21 min - Episode # 96 Facing the Here and Now with Hope vs. Comparing Yourself to your Invisible Timeline with guest speaker Shelby Maupin
Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle! You are listening to episode # 96!
You are all in for a treat, because I have Shelby Maupin, as our guest speaker for today!
There are so many mile markers in life that we experience! Sometimes we look to our “invisible timeline” and wonder....
"Are we ahead of schedule, right on time, or does it feels like we may never reach that mile marker that we desire to achieve?"
How do we focus on the here and now? How do we take meaning and purpose in the mundane of the day and in the opportunities or hidden seasons we are in?
What do we do when God feels silent, or we feel defeated?
This can happen for a lot of different reasons because we can experience a lot of different seasons! Not one person is going to experience the same thing the same way.
We all have desires in our hearts, and that looks so different for everyone.
Shelby talks about her season of singleness and relationships that can be applied to anyone listening who longs to build a relationship with someone.
We talk about our desire to live a healthy lifestyle that honors God, and finally we unpack the desire to reach your dreams and ambitions that God has placed on our hearts.
Yet, what do we do when we can’t figure out this here and now season, we are walking in?
Will the comparison trap win out? Will the desire become bigger than our walk with God and to know him more? Will the desires of our hearts ever come to pass?
You are going to be filled up with so much HOPE and practical take aways that will encourage you to not give in to the comparison that holds you back. Shelby speaks about processing through what we are feeling by verbalizing it and building up a community to help you through those seasons of struggle!
Love that so much! Shelby is young, but don’t let that fool you! She is full of truth and gives solid advice for anyone who thinks that they are “never” going to reach that mile marker moment! Let this be a light on your path, today!
I encourage you to live a life that follows the opportunities of the season you are given, so you can carry out the assignment God has for you! Truth is, God can achieve the desires of our hearts through Christ and on His timing, not on our own timeline.
Be intentional — Be consistent in the Word — and Seek Community to help you in your struggles, as you face the here and now!
So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and most of all — BE ENCOURAGED!
57 min - Episode # 95 "Dive In and Dig Deep" with guest speaker Amber (the Bible Teacher)Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast I am your host, Jackie Brindle. You are listening to episode # 95! We all play different roles in life. And no matter what role we play, God has a way of being in the middle of it all!He’s in the role I play as a parent, sibling, wife, teacher, neighbor, and so on. We all wear different hats. We all need help on the days we are stretched thin and weary.That’s the truth of it all. But knowing that God is in the middle of whatever role we find ourselves in, is the hope that moves us onward.Amber, the Bible Teacher, and founder of Equipping Arrows does just that. She’s married, is raising 4 adorable kids, and homeschooling them. Amber also is a writer, speaker, and fun fact — has a backyard farm! She wears a lot of hats but melts her love for Christ into all that she does.But how is she able to do that?Spending time in the Bible helps her to do that so she can pour into others, in her everyday life. Amber is passionate about teaching others about studying the Bible. SO FUN!We chatted out ways, with Amber, that will help us all, to engage with the text, understand the text, pursue the relationship with Christ that we have, and to write down some practical tips that will encourage us all to not give up. —--To encourage us all to keep on “seasoning” ourselves so we don’t get “flavorless.” (if that makes sense)Amber lights a fire in all of us to desire to study the word, without 'spoon feeding' us, but to encourage us to figure out the truth for ourselves!Friend, sometimes reading the Word can feel daunting, overwhelming, and hard to grasp. Today, I hope you leave this conversation feeling empowered, knowledgeable of resources to help you, and encouraged to keep on building upon the faith you have! (even if it feels like a spec of faith)I can’t wait for you to press play today! But before we do —- please go ahead and subscribe — take a minute —- literally a minute— and write a raving review! It would mean the world to me to hear how it’s touched your life or made your day, too! And if you do —- Apple Podcast will place this at the top so more people can be encouraged like you!So grab your cup of coffee—- get on your walk or run —- and be encouraged!JackieLearn more about Amber, guest speaker by clicking the link below.https://www.equippingarrows.com/aboutBible Verses encouraged to read:John 1Genesis 1Peter 151 min
- Episode # 94 What do we Remain In? with guest speaker Andi AndrewWelcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to Episode # 94!I am so excited for you to get to know Andi Andrew, my guest speaker on the show today. Ever since I heard her speak at a women’s conference a year ago, I knew I needed to have her on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. She had a way with being so down to earth, humble, and SO relatable to every women in the room. And that’s hard to do!As women —- we compare ourselves, judge, and gossip. And she wasn’t afraid to poke holes in that and call us out. She knew we needed to break down some walls in order to really speak to our hearts. And I love that she wasn’t afraid to take it there.Literally, this conversation felt like I was talking with a friend I've known for years because I have read/listened to her book, “Fake or Follower” as well as listened to her Podcast called Coffee with Andi, and as a guest on some other podcasts I’ve listened to.Andi is an author of several books in which we will unpack a few of those today with her. She is also a mom to four wonderful kids and has been married to her sweet husband for a number of years. She was a leader of her church and now with her new move to the South, she is taking a back seat and writing more again!But in this episode, you will be challenged to think on all sorts of things as we walk through relationships and as we follow Jesus. (If faith isn’t your thing —- hang in there —- you will love what she has to say!)Having this conversation had me really asking myself —- am I a fake or a follower?Am I over complicating relationships? Am I being a leech or a life giver? Where does my mind and thoughts remain in? Am I hooked into Jesus or the horrible conversation that I had yesterday?Lord, show me ---- what I should remain in? What am I wounded by that I am remaining in?Am I humbling seeking out what’s the common denominator in my own life and how can I humbly ask God to help me walk through changes, see the lies, and I repent of the things that are not producing fruit. How can I remain in God's love and grace --- daily!?Ok — I know it’s a lot but let’s jump in the deep end, today!If you are ready to take some serious cannonballs into the deep end today in your faith walk and be encouraged in your mindset and in your relationships today ... then —- this conversation might end up there for you.So literally let's jump in, grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run but wherever you are BE ENCOURAGED!Resources: to learn more about our guest speaker and to purchase Andi's books --- check out the link below!https://andiandrew.com/Bible Verses to referenceJohn 15Psalm 4550 min
- Episode # 93 Change. What Can it Teach Us? with guest speaker JaiWelcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 93!Here, on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast, I love to have conversations that are uplifting. But sometimes what’s uplifting is knowing that you aren’t alone through life. And like my kids —-- life can get messy and it feels like your’e always cleaning up messes in every room. The plans of the day can change quickly, especially if you have little ones in tow.Much like life, our stories can be filled with messes and plans that don’t work out and can completely change us.Especially, when life throws you a curveball.Here’s the thing, if you’ve been listening for a while, you all know that I am a fan of Joyce Meyer’s Talk it Out Podcast, since I had the co hosts on the show a while back on episode 84. If you havent’ listened to that one, I highly encourage you to go back and do that! Those girls are fantastic!As I got to know Jai, I thought it would be great to bring her on board for a deep dive into one of the biggest curve balls she’d ever have to face, divorce. Although, we may not all relate to divorce, for you it might be something different.For me, I related to the emotion of not being able to let go of what was and picking up the pieces of the here and now.Change. It hurts. It is not easy.But here’s the questions I found myself asking Jai and myself. And now I am going to ask you —-What can change teach us? What can we learn from change? These are questions we unwrap a bit together.Will you join me and jump into this… not so sugar coated, conversation of pressing onward through hard changes, with me?Great! Let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are… BE ENCOURAGED!JackieResources:Talk it Out Podcast: https://joycemeyer.org/todaysshow/talkitoutpodcastLearn more about Jai by following her on Instagram @jaitalks1 hr 4 min
- Episode # 92 Nothing Short of a Miracle with guest speaker Trisha Schreiber
Have you ever had that gut wrenching diagnosis? Scary news?
Trisha Schreiber is the guest speaker on the show today, and she got a life crushing diagnosis in 2019. She was diagnosed with Plasma Cell Leukemia. It is a rare form of cancer that when you Google it, it does not have a positive outcome for most people who have it.
Trisha was young, healthy, and not even 30 years old when she was diagnosed. Only God, could have comforted her through this and her family. She truly is a miracle and stands on God's promises and verses in the Bible that brought her hope in the waiting rooms and truth to fight fear with.
Trisha so bravely shares her story for the first time with us all, after it being exactly --- 2 years since receiving her stem cell transplant. Her doctors call her CURED! She has a lot to celebrate with her wonderful husband and two beautiful little girls!
I am so grateful she can bring hope and encouragement to anyone walking through a diagnosis or some frightening news that shakes up your world.
So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are and BE ENCOURAGED!
Jackie
Resources:
Learn more about Trisha and how you can help support her fight against cancer:
https://pages.lls.org/tnt/nca/wdw23/TSchreiber
Books referenced in episode:
https://www.charischristiancenter.com/healing-scriptures/
Healing Scriptures by Dodie Osteen: https://www.hopefaithprayer.com/scriptures/healing-scriptures-dodie-osteen/
Bible Verses Mentioned:
Nahum 1:7, 9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
(7) The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge and trust in Him. What do you devise and plot against the Lord? (9) He will make a full end; affliction shall not rise up the second time.Psalm 23:6 Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord (forever) as long as I live.
42 min - Episode # 91, Take the Path filled with Crazy Leaps of Faith with guest speaker Dee MacCloskey
Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle!
You are listening to episode # 91!
In this episode we talk about how sometimes we make plans and have a certain vision for our lives and then what do we do when it gets disrupted.
Have you ever been there?
When I think about life, I wrestle with, “How is God going to guide me on the path I am meant to go on, even if I think I am missing the mark!?”
Then I think about how He can guide and teach me with truth as I still make plans, He still is putting together the greater plan.
My guest speaker today, really breathes truth and light onto all our paths today, so that we can lead with the truth and the encouragement from her testimony.
Dee MacCloskey is a mom of 2 girls, she also has a background in counseling, and planted a church in Dallas, TX called the Freedom House. Truly, God is using her and her husband, to build up the church and a community! Real people, living out flawed lives, living a crazy faith walk for a perfect God!
I loved my conversation with Dee! I have a feeling you will too!
She keeps it real, as she tells her story of having what she thought was a happily ever after until things weren’t so good. She triumphs over facing fears, battling through plans that took alternate routes, and heavily trusting in God for visions and provisions for the next crazy leap of faith.
You’ll love listening to her story as you sip you coffee, go on your walk or run, or wherever you are listening today! Maybe you’ll also be encouraged to take some crazy faith leaps today too!
So let’s go and BE ENCOURAGED!
Jackie
Resources:
Follow and learn more about Dee MacCloskey on Instagram @deemaccloskey https://www.instagram.com/deemaccloskey/
You can also learn more about the Freedom House by clicking here:
https://linktr.ee/thefreedomhouse
— recommend watching and listening to their YOUTUBE channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IE0eDzlQNM — this episode was SO good!My favorite part was at 1:20-1:30 of the video. Thank you Dee for being a vessel of God’s word!
If you feel led, please help this family bring their babies home and into adoption! You can help support their family to one day adopt two children by donating on their Go Fund Me page below. :)
Go Fund ME page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/adopt-these-angels
Bible Verses Referenced and to look up this week, about “plan/guide,teach”:
Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 27:11, Psalm 36:4, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 40:5, Psalm 25:5
39 min - Episode # 90 Believe, Receive, and Achieve Series, part three: ACHIEVE with host Jackie Brindle
Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast!
You are listening to episode # 90, which is the last episode of a three part series called, Believe, Receive, and Achieve.
In this episode, I thread together the other two episodes, reminding you that in order to Achieve...first BELIEVE in who God says He is, Receive the gifts God has for you (even if you are unsure about them), so YOU CAN ACHIEVE great things God has in store for you!
Achieving things may sometimes be small and sometimes the achievements you have, will be monumental. But everything you do, I encourage you to do it for God's glory and not your own.
I say this because when I tried to do things "my way", instead of walking in deep surrender, I became more frustrated and bitter. The thing that shifted me to change my frustrations into having purpose and from being bitter to being better, was by handing it all over to Jesus --- to help me achieve "God's way."
What does that look like, you might ask? --- Prayer ---- Journaling it out --- and being self aware, or staying alert to recognize what's the motive of my heart when I am working towards a goal or working towards achieving something. It helps me reflect and prune back the things in my life that are futile, and will bear no fruit.
His way is the truth and the light. He is the vine, I want to be connected to when I am achieving big challenges and when I am working hard to achieve the small wins throughout the day. I learned and I am STILL learning that God wants to be a part of our dreams, ambitions, heart prayers/desires, and goals. God wants "in", but have to be willing to let Him in. ---- are you willing ---- to let Him in?
When I have done that, it shifts my perspective from what I am not achieving to being a blessing. Refocusing my eyes on Jesus takes the weight off my shoulders that it all has to be on me. God goes through the hard work and opportunities we walk through.
It's like running a long distance race. Sometimes you need that push ,so you don't fall behind, or you need to prepare for the big race up ahead, so that you can rise above the rough terrain. Every situation we go through, we can learn and be better for it. Everyday we can be bold to achieve life by REALLY living, not just by existing.
So as you are dreaming up BIG dreams, or trying to get your young toddler potty trained this week ----- I am believing God will help you through it, I encourage you to receive the gifts/blessing God has placed in your life, so you can use all of it to achieve what's up ahead of you!
Because the truth is ----- we are here not merely to exist but to live! How do you want to keep on achieving ---- keep on living on this earth?
Let's saddle up and BE ENCOURAGED, today friend!
Jackie
Resources:
Follow the host, Jackie, on Instagram @jackiebinspiring or Facebook page: BE ENCOURAGED and more
Read Bible Verse:
John 15
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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!
So push play... and Be Encouraged!