Mission: Uplift

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  • Episode 078 | Uplifting Identity | Called

    Week 6 of our Uplifting Identity series is here, and we're considering a pivotal aspect of our identity in Christ: our calling. Turning our focus to Ephesians 4:1-6, we'll look at how our calling is intricately woven into our identity. Whether you're a seasoned believer or new to the journey, this episode sheds light on the profound significance of being called in Christ.


    Stay tuned for one more Uplifting Identity episode this week (on our identity in Christ as called) and then we are closing the series on Sunday night with a special live stream prayer meeting.


    Join us on Sunday, August 13th at 6:30pm CT live on YouTube! Feel free to email any prayer requests to [email protected] or DM @missionuplift on IG.


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    7 min
  • Episode 077 | Loved with Vanessa Nartey | Uplifting Identity

    We're in week 5 of the Uplifting Identity series! It is a joy to introduce to you this week's special guest, Vanessa Nartey, who shares about her identity in Christ as loved.


    Vanessa Nartey is a devoted wife, mother, and the founder of Love at the Well. Vanessa's life journey beautifully exemplifies God's miraculous intervention, rescuing her from the depths of despair with His limitless love. Wrestling with unresolved trauma spanning decades, she once struggled to fully embrace love, until an encounter with the power of God's love transformed her life.⁣

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    Vanessa's story highlights a remarkable journey of healing and renewal. God's love tenderly healed her wounded heart, dismantled confining barriers, and ignited a radiant love that she now shares with others. God breathed new life into her relationships, particularly within her family. Embracing love wholeheartedly empowered her to channel her gifts into both executive leadership and ministry. Vanessa’s testimony is an inspiration for all people to experience the love of Jesus and embark on a path of hope, healing, and wholeness. ⁣
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    Share this testimony with a friend who needs to know the powerful and transforming love of Jesus! ⁣Check out the Uplifting Identity playlist for more videos in this series!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣



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    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 076 | Uplifting Identity | Loved

    In this week's Uplifting Identity series, we explore our identity in Christ as loved. Despite hearing about God's love in numerous verses, many struggle to fully embrace it.


    Rooted in God's love, we discover our blessings, chosenness, holiness, and redemption. To truly know and experience God's love, we must pray for the Holy Spirit's revelation, allowing His love to overflow within us.


    Stay tuned for an inspiring interview with Vanessa Nartey, whose life was transformed by God's love, motivating her to share it with others.


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    6 min
  • Episode 075 | Redeemed with Cierra Cotton | Uplifting Identity

    We’re in week 4 of the Uplifting Identity series! Excited to introduce you to this week’s special guest, Cierra Cotton! We talked about our identity in Christ as redeemed.

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    Cierra Rebekah Cotton is a native of Baltimore, MD, is an author, blogger, speaker, dancer, and mentor. In 2011, she graduated from the Alvin Ailey/Fordham University BFA program in NYC with a degree in dance. It was there that she discovered a love for working with youth. Since then, Cierra has worked as a dance educator for over fifteen different schools & organizations across five states. She also spent time in Atlanta, GA, where she served as an administrator and founded both a women’s and dance ministry for a newly planted church. ⁣

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    Cierra's faith journey led her to move to Dallas in 2016, and she is excited to be a part of what God is doing in this city! For 5 years, she worked with inner-city students through a faith-based non-profit organization as the Director of Student Life. Currently Cierra is the Lead College Advisor at a local comprehensive high school in Dallas. In January of 2020, Cierra released her first book “Faithfully His,” to encourage people to trust God and rest in His faithfulness, no matter what season of life they are in. She has a passion for young people and women to know their value and identity in Christ, become who God has destined them to be, and rise up to be leaders in their community. In her spare time Cierra loves to travel, go thrifting, and take long walks. ⁣



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    56 min
  • Episode 073 | Adopted with Kaari Vasquez | Uplifting Identity

    The Uplifting Identity series continues with this week’s special guest, Kaari Vasquez! We had a fantastic and heartfelt conversation about our identity in Christ as adopted!

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    Kaari Vasquez is a daughter of the King who has been joining God on adventures along with her husband of 17 years. She has a passion for children and has been blessed to serve kids and families through her profession as a speech pathologist and her calling as a mom through foster care and adoption. She has been writing about her calling for the past seven years on her blog, Love in Truth and Action.
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    50 min
  • Episode 072 | Uplifting Identity | Adopted

    Hey 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 Fam! This week, we're continuing our 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 series, and our focus is on our identity in Christ as 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 (Ephesians 1:5). ⁣⁣

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    We'll look at the significance of our adoption into God's family and how it profoundly shapes our lives as believers. ⁣⁣
    Don't miss our uplifting interview with 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐳 this Thursday and her powerful insights that will remind us that we are cherished children of God!⁣⁣
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    6 min
  • Episode 071 | Chosen to be Holy with Jalein Abania | Uplifting Identity

    Introducing this week’s special guest, 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚! We had a wonderful conversation about our identity in Christ as 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 and 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲… and how awesome our Holy God is!⁣⁣

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    Jalein is a devoted follower of Jesus who finds joy in studying the Bible and deepening her relationship with God every day. Her passion for sharing the Good News extends to her presence on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where she creates engaging content and also leads online Bible studies. Her hilarious Bible videos on TikTok even led to the formation of a Zoom Bible study that has grown into a thriving online ministry, with over 300 dedicated members, united in their love for Jesus and desire to make disciples. Jalein is also one of the Chosen Insiders for The Chosen TV series, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes insights on their YouTube channel. Prepare to be uplifted as you listen to this conversation with Jalein!


    Don't forget to subscribe and explore the 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 playlist for more videos in this series!⁣⁣

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    ⁣⁣All the notes and links from this episode can be found HERE.


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    46 min
  • Episode 070 | Uplifting Identity | Chosen + Holy

    Welcome to the second week of our Uplifting Identity series on Mission: Uplift!

    This video is an introduction into our theme this week from Ephesians 1:4 – the reality of being chosen to be holy. Let these insights propel you into a personal study of God's Word, where you can uncover the riches of your identity in Christ. And stay tuned for an uplifting interview with Jalein Abania this Thursday!
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    8 min
  • Episode 069 | The Blessed Life with Bethsaida Olds | Uplifting Identity

    Thrilled to share this Uplifting Identity conversation on living the blessed life with special guest, Bethsaida Olds!

    Bethsaida grew up in church but it was at the age of 19 that God met her in a miraculous way while she was out living life apart from Him. From that point on, she decided to live the rest of her life as a "Thank You" to Him for his kindness and love towards her. She has a background in education, dedicated a season of her life to do anti-human trafficking work both overseas and in NYC, and has mentored girls and young women for over 15 years in church and nonprofit program management.
    Bethsaida has been married for 7 years and is currently a SAHM of twin 5 year old girls and a 1 year old son. She is passionate about seeing women grow in their relationship with God, understanding God's Word, and living out their identity in Him boldly. Bethsaida shares this passion on her Instagram page. She has also created a virtual sisterhood for Bible studies and connecting with each other and offers mentorship for women who want a godly big sis to keep it real and Biblical during singleness and dating.
    Connect with Bethsaida!
    IG: @bethsaidacreates
    Services + Sisterhood Memberships: https://hy.page/bethsaidacreates

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    45 min

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