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Halloween: From Costumes to Conviction

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Living in the Spirit,  Apostle Sharyn explores the historical origins of Halloween, its journey from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to modern American culture, and the spiritual questions Christians should prayerfully consider today. Historical discussions connect Halloween to ancient beliefs about spirits, harvest observances, and customs that later influenced modern celebrations.

Apostle Sharyn also shares a candid testimony from her own life as a young mother who eagerly celebrated Halloween. From dressing her children in costumes to transforming her home into a haunted attraction complete with a witch costume, dry ice cauldron, spooky decorations, and frightening sound effects, she reflects on what once seemed like harmless fun.

As a mature Christian woman, she looks back through the lens of spiritual discernment and asks a sobering question:

"What spirit was I inviting into my home?"

Drawing from her journey of prayer, sanctifying her home, anointing every room, and covering her household with the blood of Jesus Christ, Sharyn discusses the importance of spiritual atmosphere, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the believer's call to walk in the light of Christ.

In this episode, we discuss:

Whether you currently celebrate Halloween, avoid it altogether, or are simply seeking biblical guidance, this episode invites you into an honest conversation about culture, conviction, and spiritual discernment.

Key Scripture: "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." - Ephesians 5:8

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Justice at the Table: Poverty, Hunger & Climate Justice | Living in the Spirit Podcast

In this episode of Living in the Spirit, host Sharyn Cosby reflects on the privilege of presenting and serving as moderator for the workshop "Justice at the Table: Poverty, Hunger & Climate Justice" at the 2026 Hunger Free Oklahoma Hungry for Action Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joined by Joy Ferrin, Chief Community Impact Officer for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, and Dr. F. Bailey Norwood, Agricultural Economist at Oklahoma State University, this important conversation explored the growing connections between food insecurity, economic hardship, climate impacts, and the policies that shape the lives of Oklahoma families.

Key topics discussed include:

This episode challenges listeners to think beyond charity alone and consider how justice, policy, economics, and faith intersect in the fight against hunger.

Most importantly, it offers a message of hope. While the challenges are real, our hope is not in governments, markets, or institutions alone. Our hope is in a faithful God who calls us to love our neighbors, pursue justice, and work together for the flourishing of all people.

"Markets don't have a heart. Markets don't care about justice. It will require people with a heart and people who care about justice."

"SNAP benefits decreased while the cost of food increased."

Join us as we explore what it means to create a place for everyone at the table.

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Living in the Spirit | Season 2 Premiere Episode 1: Living in the Spirit During Political Anxiety

Welcome to Season 2 of Living in the Spirit!

In this premiere episode, we begin a new journey of exploring what it means to follow Christ faithfully in a world marked by political tension, social division, economic uncertainty, and rapid change. As followers of Jesus, how do we remain grounded in faith when fear and anxiety seem to dominate the conversation?

In this episode, we discuss:  

* Navigating political anxiety through a spiritual lens

We also introduce the vision for Season 2 and preview upcoming conversations on: • Climate Justice and Creation Care

This season will feature special guests including faith leaders, community advocates, nonprofit leaders, theologians, and changemakers who are helping us understand how the Holy Spirit is at work in our communities and our world.

Our goal is simple: Be informed. Be challenged. Be inspired.

Whether you're seeking spiritual growth, practical faith for everyday life, or a deeper understanding of justice through the lens of the Gospel, this season is for you.

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:6-7

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What is currently shaping your outlook more: fear or faith, and how is God inviting you to trust Him more deeply in this season?

Join Apostle Sharyn Cosby as she celebrates a year of Living in the Spirit Podcast!  In this special anniversary episode, Apostle Sharyn reflects on the journey of the past year, revisits some of the powerful topics and life-changing conversations that have inspired listeners, and shares her heartfelt gratitude for everyone who has supported the podcast along the way.

Together, we'll celebrate God's faithfulness, discuss lessons learned through spiritual growth, prayer, healing, purpose, leadership, and faith, and look ahead to an exciting new season of deeper conversations and greater transformation.

As we move into the coming year, get ready to go beyond the surface.  Be prepared to be stretched, challenged, encouraged, and equipped as we explore the spiritual and personal issues we face every day through the lens of God's Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit. 

In this episode:

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Apostle Sharyn Cosby takes listeners back to the divine beginning of Living In The Spirit—the moment God breathed, whispered, stirred, and called this podcast into existence. As a Black, Indigenous Woman of Color, apostolic leader, preacher, teacher, and justice advocate, she reflects on how the Spirit’s breath shaped the mission, message, and prophetic voice of this platform.

This episode explores:

The spiritual origins of the podcast and the breath that launched it

The Daily Choice teaching: living intentionally, courageously, and Spirit‑led

The connection between the Holy Spirit and justice, especially for BIWOC communities

The fruit produced in the first year—healing, clarity, courage, and community

A prophetic look at Year Two, where the breath becomes a wind of deeper revelation and boldness

If you’re seeking a space where faith, justice, and prophetic truth meet, this episode will ground you, challenge you, and breathe fresh life into your journey.

Welcome to Living In The Spirit. Welcome to the breath.

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In this powerful pre‑anniversary episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby re‑introduces herself and the prophetic, justice‑rooted mission of this podcast as we move toward our one‑year celebration on September 25.

Apostle Sharyn Cosby — a Black, Indigenous Woman of Color (BIWOC), apostle, preacher, teacher, podcaster, and social justice advocate — shares her story, her calling, and the spiritual fire that fuels this work. She opens up about what it means to carry ancestral memory, cultural wisdom, and prophetic responsibility as a BIWOC leader in ministry.

This episode re‑centers the heart of Living In The Spirit:

A spiritual space grounded in Scripture

A prophetic voice speaking truth with clarity and courage

A justice‑examining platform confronting inequity, racism, and systems that harm God’s people

A digital altar where the Spirit meets real life

As we begin this four‑week journey toward the anniversary, Apostle Sharyn reflects on the past year, honors the community that has grown around this podcast, and names the prophetic call for the season ahead — deeper revelation, greater boldness, wider reach, and stronger justice work.

If you’re seeking a space where faith, truth, justice, and the Holy Spirit converge, this episode is your invitation.

Welcome to Living In The Spirit. Welcome to the journey. Welcome to the fire.

In this powerful episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby — a social justice preacher and spiritual leader — speaks candidly about her personal struggle with division in our nation, the fractures she feels in the land she loves, and her unwavering hope for unity.

Drawing from deep spiritual insight, she guides listeners through four movements:

Naming the Moment — an honest look at America’s religious, political, and social polarization.

Calling Out Misused Justice — challenging the ways “justice” is distorted for power, exclusion, and ideology.

Lamenting Division — embracing lament as sacred truth‑telling and a pathway to healing.

Justice‑Rooted Action — offering Spirit‑led practices for courageous listening, prophetic truth, humility, solidarity, and hope.

Apostle Cosby closes with a prophetic call to inclusion, justice, and unity, reminding us that unity is not sameness, justice is not vengeance, and inclusion is not political correctness — but the recognition that every person bears the image of God.

This episode invites listeners to breathe, reflect, lament, and rise into the work of building a more compassionate and just world.

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This week, the host, Apostle Sharyn Cosby, reflects on Micah 6:8 through the lens of her recent time at the U.S.–Mexico border in Tucson, AZ.

She will lift up three public concerns shaping our national conversation:

• People are fleeing their home countries not because they want to, but because they are desperate for survival — seeking clean food, clean water, clean air, and safety.

• Many cannot “come the legal way” because the process is long, expensive, and impossible when your life is in danger.

• And despite harmful stereotypes, the vast majority of migrants are everyday, law‑abiding people who simply want to live.

This episode is a call to justice, mercy, humility, and hope — leaning toward welcoming the stranger as God commands.

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Let’s live… in the Spirit.

In this powerful continuation of our series, Living in the Spirit dives beneath the surface of church decline to uncover the real roots behind the crisis — and the Spirit‑led remedy God is calling His people to embrace.

In Part II, Pastor Sharyn Cosby reveals how the Church drifted from authentic discipleship, lost her prophetic voice, and suffered deep credibility wounds through hypocrisy and scandal. But this episode is not about despair — it’s about diagnosis, discernment, and divine direction.

You’ll learn:

Why attendance replaced discipleship — and how this weakened the Church’s witness

How political entanglement caused the Church to lose her moral authority

Why trust in religious institutions has dropped — and what true integrity and holiness look like

The Spirit’s remedy: authentic formation, prophetic clarity, and radical love in action

A fresh vision of the Church in the public square — rooted not in power, but in public faithfulness

A prophetic word for this moment: God is pruning, purifying, and reviving His Church

This episode is a call to return to the altar, return to the fire, and return to the heart of God. The Church is not collapsing — she is being cleansed. And cleansing always precedes revival.

Resilience in a Season of Decline: A Conversation on Church Closure, Courageous Leadership, and the Future of Faith

In this episode of Living in the Spirit, Sharyn sits down with Rev. Michael Davison for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about what it means to lead faithfully in a season of decline. Drawing from his pastoral experience and regional ministry work, Rev. Davison offers a Spirit‑centered perspective on church closure, courageous leadership, and the evolving landscape of Christian community.

He reflects on how walking in the Spirit is not an abstract idea but a daily practice—one that shapes decisions, relationships, and the way leaders navigate difficult transitions. Rev. Davison emphasizes that resilience is cultivated through intentional spiritual disciplines, communal support, and a commitment to embody Christlike love even when circumstances are challenging.

Together, we explore:

How churches can face closure with honesty, hope, and theological integrity

Why cooperation and community are essential for sustaining ministry

What courageous leadership looks like in moments of uncertainty

How believers can remain rooted in love, generosity, and faithful presence

The future of faith communities and the opportunities hidden within decline

Rev. Davison closes with a pastoral word of encouragement—reminding us that every believer’s witness matters, and that the Spirit empowers ordinary people to do extraordinary work in Christ’s name.

If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or believer seeking clarity and courage in a shifting church landscape, this conversation will speak directly to your spirit.