Love&BLoved Podcast with Lena Cebula

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New Episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “Healing rarely happens in isolation. We do not have to have it all together because we have a God who does.” Joining me today is Jess Ward.

Jess is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, wife, mom, and proud grandmother who is passionate about helping women see God’s grace in the middle of brokenness, waiting, healing, and everyday life. She is the author of Broken Can Be Beautiful, a faith-based book that encourages women to trust God with the painful, unfinished, and unseen parts of their stories.

In this conversation, Jess shares her personal journey of faith, healing, and restoration, reminding us that healing is not a destination but a process of drawing closer to Christ. She offers practical encouragement for women who are carrying grief, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or seasons of waiting.

On today’s episode Jess shares:

1. Why healing is a journey and not a linear process.
2. How to break isolation and build meaningful support through God, trusted friendships, and community.
3. Finding hope, purpose, and God’s faithfulness in seasons of brokenness, waiting, and unanswered prayers.

Remember: Your story is not over. God is still working, healing, and revealing His beauty through every chapter of your life.

For more information and resources, visit:

Website jessward.org

YouTube https://youtu.be/F_7iqdyc6tM 

Blog https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2026/06/22/broken-can-be-beautiful/ 

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Certified Christian Leadership Coach | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! #Chat with Lena: Purpose Over Fear.

In this episode, I reflect on Moses’ calling in Exodus 4 and how many people struggle with doubt about their ability, voice, or readiness. I explore how fear, hesitation, and insecurity can block purpose, and how peace and clarity grow when we shift our focus, as described in Philippians 4:4–9. I also invite you to consider what you may be called to, what might be holding you back, and I hope it will help you to develop steadiness and peace in your life. 

On today’s episode, I am sharing:

1.Many people hesitate to step into their calling because fear and self-doubt feel louder than purpose.

2.Lasting peace develops when the mind is trained to focus on truth instead of worry.

3.Real change begins when a person chooses action rather than waiting to feel ready.

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Bible Passage: Exodus 4 (Key Section + Reference)

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https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+4&version=NIV

Core moment discussed (Exodus 4:10–12, NIV):

“Moses said to the Lord, ‘Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech and tongue.’

The Lord said to him, ‘Who gave human beings their mouths? … Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.’”

Verses for Reflection — Philippians 4:4–9 (NIV)

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https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A4-9&version=NIV

Key lines keep in mind:

• “Rejoice in the Lord always.” (v.4)

• “Do not be anxious about anything…” (v.6)

• “The peace of God… will guard your hearts and minds.” (v.7)

• “Whatever is true… noble… right… pure… lovely… admirable… think about such things.” (v.8)

• “The God of peace will be with you.” (v.9)

YouTube Link: 

https://youtu.be/1jq5SJV06-c

Blog: https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/purpose-over-fear/

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Lena Cebula

Certified Christian Leadership Coach | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! "Daughter Of God.” My guest says:” I serve and empower women to know they are created for connection and communion with God.” Joining me today is Charity Majors.

Charity  is a prophetic voice, author, international speaker, podcast host, and ‘Meant For More Ministries’ - ministry leader she is passionate about activating purpose, confidence, and revival in women around the world. Charity’s heart beats for the local church, healthy spiritual family, keeping first things first, and empowering God’s daughters to influence culture, inside and outside the church.

On today’s episode, Charity is going to share:

1. MeantForMore and the permission God has already given you to go after the BIG dreams on your heart.
2. Calling all modern day Esthers, Deborahs, giant-killers and believers in a big God who can do big things..
3. Discovering God’s Love Beyond Knowledge

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/iXbzqRlHft0  

Blog: https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/daughter-of-god/ 

Personal Website/ Social Media Links: 

CharityMajors.com, WeAreMeantForMore.com, Instagram.com/charitymajors    Instagram.com/meant.for.more

Email: [email protected]

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Lena Cebula

Certified Christian Leadership Coach | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform!"Rekindling Joy in Education” My guest says:”My big message is that there can be daily joy in the current system. There is a way to control the pace and find moments of fun to make being in education manageable and fulfilling again.” Joining me today is Kimberlee Johnston.

With over 30 years in education, including 10 years as an administrator, Kimberlee Johnston, M.Ed., brings extensive expertise to her work. As a "Casual Principal," she has supported multiple schools during unexpected extended absences of administrators, gaining firsthand insights into helping teachers and co-administrators navigate stressful transitions. A certified coach and board-level consultant, Kimberlee has presented across Ontario, sharing her favourite support strategies and best practices for fostering positive workspaces. Specializing in ESL and Drama, she embraces the improvisational "yes, and" approach to education. In 2022, she founded Recess Coaching and Consulting to help educators and administrators rediscover "Recess Joy" through personalized coaching.

On today’s episode, Kim is going to share:

1. Rekindling Joy in Education
2. Teacher Resilience in Crisis Situations
3. Teacher Appreciation and Morale Building

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0bI1IYrXF28

Blog: Blog: https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/rekindling-joy-in-education/ 

Personal Website/ Social Media Links: 

https://recesscoachingandconsulting.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/recess_coaching_and_consulting/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573840062267 www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlee-johnston-911660202

Email: [email protected]

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Lena Cebula

Certified Christian Leadership Coach | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! “Empathy VS Sympathy”. Thank you for your continued support and for following along.  My guests say: " I am passionate about giving hope to those who are grieving a devastating loss.” Joining me today is Shirley Thiessen.

Shirley Thiessen  is obsessed with the fact that no one should have to grieve alone. Yet most people don't know what is helpful to say or do to support their grieving friend. Fear stops many from doing anything. But avoidance is not a compassionate option. 

As one who understands the awkwardness we often feel, Shirley creates resources and experiences that serve as a playbook of best practices to care for the broken hearted. Shirley is the author of "The Little Black Funeral Dress", founder of CornerBend Grief Ministries. Shirley & her husband Carey have 2 adult children. Their daughter Chantel lives in Calgary and their son, Jordan, lives in Heaven.

On today’s episode, Shirley is going to share:

1. We need compassionate friends - Hope Heroes - to help us navigate the disorienting grief journey.
2. God invites us to participate with Him to recycle our pain for His good purpose.
3. The secret to our own soul care is countercultural but leads to healing:serving others!

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VPx98ppNHAQ

Blog: https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/when-grief-enters-a-life/ 

Personal Website/ Social Media Links:

 www.shirleythiessen.com 

IG: cornerbendshirley  

https://cornerbend.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

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Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! “Unseen Voices”. Thank you for your continued support and for following along.  My guests says: " I chose to serve this community because my own journey has shown me how deeply systems can fail those who most need care and accountability.” Joining me today is Breanna Allen.

Breanna Allen, BCJ, MPA, is the founder of All-En Consulting and a nationally recognized trainer, consultant, and advocate with over a decade of experience advancing equity, survivour-centered services, and organizational change. She has partnered with nonprofits, government agencies, and coalitions nationwide to design strategic plans, build impact measurement frameworks, and deliver trauma-informed, anti-oppressive training. Breanna is known for translating complex challenges into actionable solutions that strengthen systems and expand access for marginalized communities.

On today’s episode,  Breanna is going to share:

1. Why centering survivor voices and lived experiences leads to stronger, more just solutions.
2. Building networks of collective care that move beyond crisis response to long-term community thriving.
3. Leading organizational change through cross-functional collaboration, capacity-building, and culture-shifting practices.

Enjoyed this episode? Let us know what your biggest “aha” moment was in the comments below! We look forward to reading them! If you love this show, please leave us a review on platform you are listening this podcast or YouTube.

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Blog:https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2025/10/30/equity-and-justice-in-action/ 

Email: [email protected]

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Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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Life doesn’t always go according to plan—and transitions can leave us feeling uncertain, restless, or even fearful. In this episode, I am sharing what I've went through last few month and here is exercise to help you move through difficult transitions with more peace, clarity, and confidence. 

“Surrender & Steward” Journaling Exercise

Focus: Letting go of control and embracing trust in God’s plan.

Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

How to Practice:

1. Write down what transition you’re currently facing and what feels uncertain.
2. Draw two columns: “God’s Part” and “My Part.”
3. List what belongs in God’s control (timing, outcomes, other people’s choices) and what you can steward (your actions, prayers, preparation, and faith).

Faith Solution:

When you visually see what belongs to God, anxiety lessens. Steward what’s in your control with excellence, and surrender the rest in prayer daily.

🕊️ Prayer: “Lord, I release my desire to control the outcome. Help me to be faithful with what You’ve placed in my hands and to trust You with what I cannot see.” 

Remember you are loved so grace over judgement. 

If you’re in a season of change—career, relationships, health, moving or calling—this conversation will remind you that God is not done with your story. Every transition can become a transformation when you walk it out with faith.

Listen and be reminded: You’re not lost—you’re being led.

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Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! “Reshape Your Mind—Not Your Body: A New Path to Wellness” . Thank you for your continued support and for following along.  My guests say: " I help women fight diet culture by reshaping their mind, not their body.” Joining me today is Stephanie Dodier.

Stephanie is a Clinical Non-Diet Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Cognitive Behaviour Coach and the host of The Beyond the Food Show whose integrative and comprehensive approach helps women take their lives back from diet culture. Her proprietary and countercultural approach, the Going Beyond The Food Method™️, has helped women in over 92 countries seek health beyond dieting.

On today’s episode,  Stephanie is going to share:

1. What is the ‘thin ideal’, and what does it need to be replaced with in order for us to reject diet culture.
2. Body neutrality over body positivity. What is the primary difference between the two.
3. Why dieting reduces our trust in ourselves. 

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Blog: lenacebula.wordpress.com Reshape Your Mind—Not Your Body

Personal Website/ Social Media Links: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stephdodier 

Email: [email protected]

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Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! #ChatwithLena series when I share spontaneous revelations and confessing them to you. My passion comes from my own journey—surviving human trafficking, addiction, PTSD, and trauma AND finding healing through faith in Christ. I know firsthand that transformation is possible, and that joy, love, peace, purpose, and passion CAN be restored after trauma. The road to healing long but so worth it. But there always will be moments like this one. tell me what do you think and what do you do after mistake? This situations are inevitable no matter how mature in Christ you are no matter race or age, we are all in the same both... humans, and our trauma, mental, physical, and emotional, and spiritual health when not healed will manifest in default modes and negative behaviour. But there is hope!!! You are loved and don't have to be perfect. God is wonderful counsellor and will lead you and guide you and walk beside you. I know this because He did this for me. 

Matthew 11:28-30 New International Version

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Here is a meaning of word "yoke" just in case you think about an egg. 

Literal Meaning:  A wooden bar or frame, known as a yoke, is used to join draft animals like oxen for pulling and working together because it distributes the weight evenly between the animals, making it easier for them to pull heavy loads and work as a unit. 

In the Bible, "yoke" metaphorically represents bondage, oppression, or the weight of a task or obligation, often used in the context of submission to authority, particularly in the context of religious or spiritual freedom. 

So that's what Jesus did for me .He partnered up with me to carry a heavy load of my trauma, grief and everyday struggles to give me peace and freedom. He did this for me He will do it for you! 

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Lena Cebula

Certified Christian Leadership Coach | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13

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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along.  My guests say: "But I Love Him.” Joining me today is Michelle Jewsbury. Michelle is an American actress, motivational speaker, author, and humanitarian. She is known for her acclaimed one-person show "But I Love Him", which is now being turned into a memoir about her personal experience in an abusive relationship. She is a crusader against Domestic Violence and is a spokesperson and advocate for Domestic Violence survivors. 

On today’s episode, Michelle is going to share:

1. Her powerful message of hope and healing.
2. Founded of Unsilenced Voices & Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors.
3. Her efforts on ending domestic violence.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/GqSCbCkbhiA

Blog: https://lenacebula.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/breaking-the-silence/ 

Personal Website/ Social Media Links: UnsilencedVoices.org

Email: [email protected]

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Lena Cebula

Certified Christian Leadership Coach | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

Founder, Love&BLoved™ | lenacebula.ca

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” — 

Romans 15:13