It’s Been a Journey Podcast

Pain doesn’t just hurt… it speaks.

In this episode of It’s Been a Journey, we’re talking about how the enemy uses emotional pain, grief, heartbreak, and disappointment to kill your hope, steal your identity, and cloud your mind. But the story doesn’t end there…

John 10:10 reminds us: “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy… BUT God came that we may have life.”

This conversation breaks down the real ways pain shows up in your life, and how God responds with healing, clarity, and restoration. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or mentally foggy in your pain… this episode is for you.

Featuring reflection questions, biblical truth, real-life resolutions, and a powerful prayer.

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Wise love doesn’t just point fingers — it looks in the mirror. In this Month Closer episode of It’s Been a Journey, we unpack Proverbs 20:27 and what it truly means for the human spirit to be the lamp of the Lord. What if the heartbreak wasn’t just about what they did, but about what was revealed in you? This conversation dives into self-awareness in relationships, how God exposes what still needs healing, and why becoming whole is more important than being chosen. Whether you’re single and dating or married and navigating covenant, this episode challenges you to stop avoiding yourself and start growing intentionally. Before asking, “Why did they hurt me?” ask, “What did this reveal in me?” This is about accountability, healing, and wise love that begins within.

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Love doesn’t die from lack of feelings — it dies from too much pride.

In this powerful episode of It’s Been a Journey, we unpack the truth behind the statement: “Love Grows When Pride Shrinks.” So many relationships struggle not because love is gone, but because ego is too loud. When we need to be right more than we need to be whole… when apology feels like weakness… when vulnerability feels unsafe… pride quietly builds walls where intimacy once lived.

We’re talking about:

• How pride disguises itself as “boundaries”
• Why saying “I’m sorry” feels harder than saying “I’m done”
• The spiritual cost of ego in relationships
• What humility actually looks like in love
• How to rebuild connection without losing yourself

This episode is about maturity. It’s about self-awareness. It’s about choosing unity over being right. Because real love doesn’t compete — it yields, it listens, it softens.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a cycle of defensiveness, silent treatment, or emotional distance… this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Before asking, “Why aren’t we growing?”
Ask, “Where am I still guarding?”

Love expands in safe spaces.
Pride suffocates them.

Press play. Reflect deeply. Grow intentionally.

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Some people don’t want intimacy — they want access.

In this episode of It’s Been a Journey, we unpack Proverbs 20:5:
“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters…”

Not every intention is visible on the surface. Sometimes what feels like connection is convenience. What feels like depth is dependency. And what feels like love is leverage.

We’re talking about:
• Why people hide their true motives
• Emotional manipulation vs. emotional maturity
• Discernment without becoming guarded or bitter
• Learning to listen beyond what’s said

If you’ve ever had to heal after realizing someone loved you for what you provided — not who you are — this conversation is for you.

This episode will help you grow in wisdom, protect your peace, and keep your heart open without being unguarded.

Because healing doesn’t mean you stop loving.
It means you learn who deserves access.

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IBAJ February Series — “Wisdom in Love: Maturity, Motives & the Heart” (Proverbs 20)

Episode 1: “It’s Not Just Love — It’s Character.”

So many people know how to say the right things, but very few know how to live faithfully. In this episode, we walk through Proverbs 20:6 and uncover why character — not charm, words, or emotions — is the true foundation of healthy relationships.

This conversation goes beyond marriage and speaks to friendships, family, business, and community. If you’ve ever been hurt because someone’s actions didn’t match their promises, this episode will give you biblical wisdom to recognize faithfulness, integrity, and consistency in the people you allow into your life.

Because love is a feeling… but faithfulness is a character trait.

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Wise love doesn’t just point fingers — it looks in the mirror. In this Month Closer episode of It’s Been a Journey, we unpack Proverbs 20:27 and what it truly means for the human spirit to be the lamp of the Lord. What if the heartbreak wasn’t just about what they did, but about what was revealed in you? This conversation dives into self-awareness in relationships, how God exposes what still needs healing, and why becoming whole is more important than being chosen. Whether you’re single and dating or married and navigating covenant, this episode challenges you to stop avoiding yourself and start growing intentionally. Before asking, “Why did they hurt me?” ask, “What did this reveal in me?” This is about accountability, healing, and wise love that begins within.

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We detoxed in December.
We released what God closed.
Now January asks a powerful question:

What will you do with the space God just cleared?

In this episode, we explore how to embrace a fresh start without carrying old wounds, habits, or cycles into a new season. Through scripture, reflection, and prayer, you’ll learn how to realign your life with God’s future — not your past.

✨ Release what God has closed
✨ Renew your mind daily
✨ Set boundaries that protect healing
✨ Return to spiritual discipline
✨ Walk in obedience even when it’s uncomfortable

If you’re ready for real transformation — not just a calendar change — this episode is for you.

📖 Isaiah 43:19
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Offense is sneaky. It hides in hurt, disappointment, silence, and unresolved pain. In this episode of It’s Been a Journey, we’re talking about how offense can quietly block God’s blessings, interrupt our prayers, steal our peace, and even damage our marriages.

Together, we unpack biblical truth, real-life application, and healing resolutions that help us release offense—not to excuse what hurt us, but to free ourselves. This episode is an invitation to detox your heart, restore your peace, and make room for what God wants to do next.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, or disconnected, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen, reflect, pray, and share.

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Resentment doesn’t always look like anger.
Sometimes it looks like silence, exhaustion, people-pleasing, and emotional distance.

In this deeply personal episode of It’s Been a Journey, we unpack how resentment quietly eats away at your joy, peace, body, relationships, and identity — and how the enemy uses unresolved situations with people to keep you stuck and offended.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What resentment sounds like internally
• How resentment affects your mind, body, and spiritual health
• How people-pleasing in marriage, family, and business creates bitterness
• Why forgiveness is not weakness but spiritual warfare
• How to forgive yourself for staying silent too long
• Scriptural detox steps rooted in Ephesians 4:31–32

This is a more intimate, one-on-one version designed to walk you through release, reflection, and healing at your own pace.

If you’ve been carrying unspoken hurt, replaying conversations, or feeling emotionally heavy — this episode is your invitation to detox.

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Social media says, “I manifested it.”
But scripture says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain.”

In this episode of It’s Been a Journey, Shenelle breaks down the growing manifestation trend and compares it with what the Bible actually teaches about faith, prayer, and speaking life. You’ll learn the difference between God-centered faith and self-centered manifestation, how to align your desires with God’s will, and practical steps to pray with authority — not illusion.

If you’ve ever wondered whether manifestation is spiritual, biblical, or dangerous territory — this episode is for you.

Tune in, take notes, and let’s grow together.

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