Reflecting on a year of "Just Saying With Chelsea," the journey has been a whirlwind of lessons. The exhilaration of connecting with listeners, sharing stories, and diving into conversations has been unparalleled fun. Yet, in the same breath, it's been an expedition of challenges that tested my resilience. These trials, while demanding, have been my greatest teachers, showing me the depths of my own capabilities and urging me to evolve.

Amidst the podcasting hustle, something remarkable occurred – I found a spiritual connection. This platform, this medium of expression, led me to explore my faith in God, unveiling a new dimension of purpose and meaning. It's a testament to the unexpected avenues of growth this venture has unveiled.

Another highlight has been the people I've met, guests who've broadened my horizons and introduced me to perspectives I might never have encountered. Through these connections, I've gained insights about the world and myself, further fueling my own personal development.

And then there's the practical wisdom: never hit that record button when you're thirsty, hungry, angry, or tired. It's a simple rule that's saved me from more than a few unnecessary retakes.

In sum, this year of podcasting has been transformative – a journey that beautifully weaves together joy, challenge, spirituality, connection, and self-discovery. With each episode, I've come to embrace the hurdles as opportunities, inviting growth and deepening my relationship with both my audience and Jesus!

So, as we wrap up this episode and this season, I want to express my gratitude – to my guests, to my listeners, and to the divine presence of God that has guided me on this extraordinary journey. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and remember, in every word spoken, in every connection made, there's an opportunity to find God.

Stay curious, stay open, and as always, keep just saying.

Welcome to a new segment of this podcast called Just Saying with Friends where I bring on my friends and we play a game called Table Topics. Table Topics is a card game that sparks conversations about complex, funny and different realities of life as we know it today. My first guest is Louis, a Nigerian living in Ottawa, Canada who loooves fried plantain!

This episode is all about our journey with Christ as immigrants and how the dynamic changes/stays the same? We're joined by the lovely Wacera, a student at York University who's also from Kenya and loves God with her entire being! I hope you enjoy our conversation and follow this podcast page on Instagram @justsayingwithchelsea, I'd love to get your feedback!

Gospel songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EId7tcfymT9nk?si=2a7680861d064b98

In this week's episode I talk about the day of love with two of the hosts of the JMSquared podcast, Mark and Moses. It was a very insightful discussion as we got into what Valentine's day means to men especially and they definitely had some strong views! Check out their podcast wherever you listen to this podcast and give them a listen, you won't regret it :)

Happy 2023! Welcome to the first episode of the year, this time I'm reviewing the books I read in 2022. Have you read any of the books on my list? Follow me on Instagram @justsayingwithchelsea and send me your recommendations!

Talking about the W's and L's we caught this year with our first ever guest, Moses Simbi! Moses is a Kenyan producer, podcaster, editor and all round creative entrepreneur. Check out his podcast @JMSquared available on all platforms. Enjoy the episode!

Talking about some of my favourite shows that I'm currently watching and loving! There's honestly nothing that I love more than finding good stories that take my mind off 'reality' whether visually, audibly or in written format. What are some of your favourite shows, send me your recommendations on Instagram @justsayingwithchelsea 

What's heaven really like? Join me as I (try to) describe heaven according to current and past books of the Bible, with a special analysis of heaven according to Enoch. I would love to know what your thoughts on heaven are so feel free to comment or send your feedback to @justsaying_pod on Instagram!

Links to resources on this episode:
 What Is Heaven Like According to the Bible? (christianity.com)
Enoch’s Journey through the Heavens - 2 Enoch 1-22 - Reading Acts
What Does the Bible Say About Heaven? (jw.org)
Heavens: - The 3 heavens (christiantruthcenter.com)
The Lost Books of the Old Testament: The History of Ancient Jewish Apocrypha Not Included in the Bible eBook : Charles River Editors, Vázquez-Lozano, Gustavo

Just a quick catch up about some lessons I'm learning in life so far. I would love to know some of the major themes and lessons you're learning too so feel free to comment or follow me on Instagram @justsaying_pod and share your stories! Also giving a quick preview to next week's episooode!