Be Encouraged! Podcast

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 89. 

I am talking through a series called, "Believe, Receive, and Achieve". 

I encourage you to check out episode 88 ---- on Believe. 

I unfold some pieces to my story of times when I sat in the waiting and have felt discouraged because life took a turn unexpected! The unknown is scary but it helped me to build my faith in who God is in my life and how I can stand firm on that when I look back in my life. 

If I can believe that God is who He says He is, and that He has placed gifts and talents in me, then I can receive with confidence, the gifts God has for me in this thing I call life! 

I am a dreamer and I have been filled with ambitions since I was a little girl. When life took those detours, not only did I have to believe that God was still for me, but that there were blessings STILL for me to receive. 

God is so good to cultivate a story ----- not a cookie cutter one --- but a testimony so unique that He is so faithful to lay out blessings and promises over our lives if we are courageous enough to receive them! 

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

Jackie 

Resources: 

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Facebook: BE ENCOURAGED and More Page 

Instagram: @jackiebinspiring

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Bible Verses Referenced 

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 88 today! If you have been around this BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast Community a while — feel free to write to me in a DM or give a shout out in a review on Apple Podcast. 

I would love to connect and hear how this podcast is moving you onward in your life! You can connect with me on  Instagram @jackiebinspiring  Also, if this is your first time listening! Thanks for making space today —- to BE ENCOURAGED! 

I wasn’t sure to be honest what I wanted to do for the next episode because I do have some others on the shelf, but I really felt led to impromptu and creatively take a leap of faith and give you all some encouragement--- where I needed encouragement the most in my life. Maybe somebody is walking through a waiting season, a stand still, or  you’re on your knees praying up all night –unsure of what’s up ahead moment in life. Maybe everything is going really great but just like how seasons come and go —- you may want to lean into this because you’ll either relate or it will help you for when those life moments that force you to go deep happens, you’ll have some encouragement to take with you! 

Can I just tell you first —- if you are in that season —- what a blessing it is! I think it's in those seasons of life that I’ve had, that truly humbled my heart, challenged me, and changed me for the better. Over the course of the next three episodes I am going to hunker down on these three words. Believe, Receive, and Achieve. 

Today our main focus will be on, Believe. 

Come join me as I unpack this word and apply it to who God is to me, how I can trust and believe that God is for me, and how I know that if I have desires in my heart and prayers down deep that God will be faithful to me! If you need the encouragement to believe that today so you can believe that you have purpose in your season —- then this episode is going to light up your world! So grab your cup of coffee — get on your walk or run —- and wherever you are be encouraged! 

Jackie  

Resources:  

Bible verses Referenced:  Joshua 1 - 6  Isaiah 55:15  Mark 9:24 Romans 8:28-29 

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode 87!

This podcast is all about encouraging you in the midst of your here and now so you can press onward with hope, wisdom, and of course —- encouragement!

If this is something you are listening to for the first time or you’ve been a long time listener — don’t forget to click that subscribe button and download this podcast to your podcast playlist  today! Then you get to listen to ALL the encouraging content once it’s out into the world — every Monday, to start your week off on the right foot!

And if you want to fill my bucket and encourage me onward, you can give this a  5 star rating and write a raving review on Apple Podcast! That simple and you’d be making my day!

This week’s topic is what everyone has on their mind, especially during summer ------ Their body!

How many times do you think about how you feel, or look in an outfit or, when you wake up, or as you are scrolling on social media?

I heard from Jess Connelly on the Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast, that "97% of women think about their body image."

That means most of us listening to this upcoming conversation, could relate SO MUCH, because it's something that's on almost everyone's mind as we journey through life. 

Heather Kelly, the guest speaker on the show today tells us of her own journey, as she came up against health scares, obesity, and sugar addiction being a real thing. 

Heather went from trying to survive through her days and now she is thriving through them! And it doesn't mean she doesn't have days or rough moments but her courage to keep getting back up is undeniable and contagious! 

She didn't get there by a fad diet, not by a quick fix, not by giving up over a bad day, not by shaming herself into workout plans, but by courageously making small healthy changes each day! She's SO inspiring, SO humble, and SO kind!!! 

Heather is a mom of 2 wonderful kiddos, wife to a supporting husband, teacher, and now after losing a whopping 94 pounds, a health coach! She wants everyone to have the lifestyle transformation from the inside out like she has had. I can’t wait for you all to listen to her authentic, sweet, gracious, and courageous story!

But before we do.....

I want to challenge you this week to pause and think about how you view yourself today, then challenge that with asking yourself, 

What does God say about you? Do you view yourself the same? Do you need to open up the Bible and find out for you or click on it in the Bible App as a topic? 

Second Challenge: I want you to write down 3 or more things this week that you can tell yourself that are positive.

Example:  Mine would be —- I am worthy. I am capable. I can do hard things when I stay focused. These breath sayings can be turned into prayers or be the words that remind you of truth! 

Last and Third Challenge: Write down ONE consistent achievable lifestyle change you can make on your own pursuit to a healthier version of you! It can be the food choices you make, exercise activity you chose, or an environmental change to set yourself up for success (like meal planning, decluttering an area of your house that stresses you out, or simply making your bed)! 

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

Jackie 

Resources: 

- Learn more about "Heather Kelly" by following her on FACEBOOK. And if you are in need of that lifestyle change and want to learn more --- feel free to message her about making her your health coach today!! Also you can find some yummy recipe ideas that will spice up your summer season!! 

- Book to read: "Breaking Free From Body Shame" by Jess Connely 

- Podcast to listen to: Prov. 31 Ministries with guest - Jess Connely

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode 85! I wanted to say thank you for taking time out of your day to listen! This space in your day is meant to lift you up and onward! 

I believe that there’s always something powerful that happens, when I listen to an encouraging word; that is something relatable and I can learn something new!

Today, I have three very special guests with me to help do all of those things I mentioned!

 We will dive into the topic of putting on the full armor of God and asking ourselves the hard questions like, 

Do I create my own peace or am I readily stepping into the situation/day with being ready to take the first step with the gospel of peace? How can I prepare my heart and mind for the day? How can I confidently face the battles in my day to day life? 

Whether you spilled hot coffee everywhere in your car or wondering how to handle going through a divorce, or finding out that the one you are married to lied to you, or your kids are sick ---- these all are real life hard things to face! Yet ---- there is HOPE when we face every single arrow that comes our way! 

These ladies have valuable points to bring up in a very authentic, real, and raw conversation about putting on the armor of God in their own lives. I am SO honored to have on the show!

Erin Cluley —- she has a beautiful family with two young children, she is also a working mom as she is the Creative Director at Joyce Meyers Ministry, and a co-host to the Joyce Meyers Ministry’s "Talk it Out Podcast." She is sweet as pie, kind, thoughtful---- and will be sure to make you smile.  (also a returning guest :) )

Another person who is not a stranger to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast is...

Ginger Stache. 

Ginger also has a beautiful family and grandkids that she simply adores. She is the Chief Creative Director at Joyce Meyer’s Ministry for almost 20 years and has been on television most of her career in some capacity. She is also a co host to the "Talk It Out Podcast" and recently the author of the book called "Chasing Wonder". A perfect summer read, if you are looking to chase adventure in your life and to confidently face the obstacles of life with a new fresh perspective. –=-Ginger’s your girl!

And I am so excited to welcome Jai on the show! 

She’s a beautiful person, inside and out. She has a wonderful daughter who is the heartbeat to her life. Jai is a well known recording artist and continues to pursue her passions with music and to lead others. She is also another host on the "Talk it Out Podcast." She shines in so many ways and her story of resilience is a powerful one.

Can’t wait for you all to learn, laugh, and BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

Learn more about Joyce Meyer's Ministry and "Talk It Out" Podcast click here: 

https://joycemeyer.org/todaysshow/talkitoutpodcast

Follow and learn more about the guests on the show by following them on their Instagram 

Erin - @erincluley

Jai - @jai_prounoucedjay

Ginger - @gingerlstache

Bible verses to reference: 

Ephesians 6:10-6:20 

Hey everyone and welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode # 84!

I want to start of with some words of appreciation for all of you who are showing up week after week and listening to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I was so excited to read the recent reviews! Thank you for those who have written a kind word of encouragement on Apple Podcast! I gave a shout out to the last two reviews in this episode, # 84, so be sure to listen in to those, as well!

Lean in and listen to today’s episode, part three of the BE BOLD series! Yay! In this series we talked about bein Bold in Prayer, Be bold to Ask the Hard Questions and in this episode, it is all about encouraging you to BE BOLD to Speak Truth to Give Life!

Why is this so important you ask? Because who here doubts themselves a little or maybe you tell yourself – I can’t do that! I can’t tell them that! I can’t say that! Or perhaps your tank is low.

I get it! I feel the same way, sometimes. But the truth in God’s word is so encouraging and can fill up our tank when we are feeling low, forgotten, misunderstood, discouraged, alone, or even confused.

And the more truth you know the more you have in you overflowing to give a bold word of truth that will help another person out in their day to day too!

I hope this challenges you to go deeper in your faith but also develop boldness in your life to speak that truth that can quench what someone is thirsting for in their life. It could be a joyful smile, be bold to serve someone today, or to speak something that has given you encouragement to help someone else set that seed of encouragement in their life too!

Let’s start that ripple effect as we step out into boldness in our faith to speak truth and life!

So let’s dive into the last episode of the BE BOLD series!  Grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run and BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Resources:

Learn more about the host, Jackie Brindle and the Psalms 150 Day Challenge Reflection Journal page by clicking the link below. https://linktr.ee/jackiebrindle

Verses referenced:

Psalm 12:6-7

Hey everyone and welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! 

You are listening to episode # 83, which is part 2 to the series of leaning into being bold! Whether we are stepping into being bold in our workspace, parenting, or in any area of life you are facing, we have to stop and ask the HARD questions! 

Reflecting and praying is a great stepping stone but asking God the hard questions in life is a sure fire way to take those bold steps of faith in the direction that will bring God glory! 

Hang with me friend as I unpack why asking the big guy bold questions is a way that we can continue to walk boldly into your purpose! 

Also, don't forget to join me in the Psalm 150 Day Challenge!! Reading a Psalm a day may just be the thing you needed to do to encourage you in ways you didn't know you needed before! Wouldn't that be incredible! 

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

- Jackie 

Resources: 

Website for host, Jackie Brindle and where you can find the reflection printable for the PSALMS 150 Day Challenge! 

https://linktr.ee/jackiebrindle

Referenced: 

Mark Batterson's book: "Praying Circles around your Children"

C.S. Lewis, "A Greif Observed" more info mentioned from: https://www.supersummary.com/a-grief-observed/important-quotes/?a/

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 81!

Today's guest speaker is Tareta Lynette. She is the author of the well known published book called, "Let it Go: The Relationship Edition" and has served in ministry for a number of years.

For anyone who has experienced or experiencing a storm in your life or a daily storm that had you pivot so fast, you don't know what's happened or happening ---- we have encouragement for you today!!

Perhaps you are in a season where you have to let something or someone go, and you know it's time to release it! --- This is encouragement for everyone! What's holding you back? What's distracting you from hearing God's voice and growing in your life?

Tareta encourages anyone who's wondering the wilderness and searching for their purpose, especially in the foggy parts of your journey,! Remember friend, you are not alone!

Tareta also speaks life into these moments where we are rebuilding from a storm and rebuilding our life with a strong foundation. Tareta infuses faith into our conversation that is an aroma so sweet, I can't wait for you all to listen to her encouragement!

So let's buckle up and get on your walk or run, or wherever you are ...... BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Resources

Social Media and Website

Recommended Bible Verses