Regina Swarn Audio Series Presents

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Debt can look normal on paper and still feel like a storm in real life. I’m talking plainly about what happened to me when bills piled up, the phone kept ringing, and I realised I was chasing “more” without thinking about the weight it added. If you’ve ever felt that squeeze of living paycheck to paycheck, this is a straight, personal conversation about why financial peace matters more than keeping up appearances. 

I break down a difference that changed everything for me: being broke versus being frugal. Broke is scrambling because there isn’t enough, borrowing to cover the next due date, and feeling one step away from disaster. Frugal is a choice, a money mindset, and a practical personal finance strategy that can lead to debt-free living over time. I talk about paying off bills one by one, keeping spending in check, and why “what works for me” is the only honest way I can share advice when people email asking what I would do. 

We also get into the pressure to look rich. Some folks want to shine like a Christmas tree, but that shine can be financed by stress, skipped necessities, and constant fear. I share why many millionaires don’t look like millionaires, why I prefer money in the bank, and how my faith guides my decisions when I need wisdom and direction. 

If you want a calmer relationship with money, press play, then share this with someone who needs breathing room. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell me: are you choosing flash or choosing peace?

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A single payment can feel small until it becomes a chain. We get honest about what “debt-free freedom” really means and why it matters right now, when sickness, violence, and sudden tragedies remind us how fast life can shift. I also take a moment to send love and prayer to anyone carrying heavy health burdens, and I ask for more kindness in how we respond to other people’s pain. 

From there, we dig into practical personal finance: budgeting with intention, resisting lifestyle inflation, and refusing to buy things just to impress others. I share why I still drive my 2006 car and why I’d rather keep something reliable than take on a massive car note. We talk about the difference between being broke and being frugal, and why frugality is not shame, it’s a choice to protect what you already have. 

You’ll hear a simple debt payoff approach that works in the real world: pay it off bill by bill, start with the high-interest mess, and do not let old balances hang over your head. We also talk about turning unused items into cash, because a closet full of price tags cannot beat an emergency fund or a lower credit balance. 

If this message hits home, subscribe, share the show with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find these debt-free and frugal living conversations. What’s the first bill you want gone?

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A shiny opportunity can still be a trap, especially when it comes wrapped in paperwork and promises. We start with a deep breath and gratitude, then I get real about how my independent podcast life began after radio, why my sister Lora’s encouragement matters so much, and why I’m thankful for slow, steady growth that keeps me free.

I also clear up a practical detail for listeners searching around: you can find my current show on iHeartRadio, Amazon, Buzzsprout, and more, but not on Spotify. Spotify still has an older recording, and I don’t want anyone landing in the wrong place when the podcast is fresh and moving forward.

From there, I share lessons from the music industry that apply to every creator. Lora and I had chances to sign with major record labels, and we also met people eager to lock us into “ridiculous contracts” that would have owned too much of our lives. With guidance from Mother A.B. Jackson and a whole lot of discernment, we learned that independence is not smallness. It’s freedom. If you’re an artist, podcaster, actor, or entrepreneur thinking about signing something major, I hope this gives you a clear-eyed way to pause, think, and protect what matters.

We also look ahead to upcoming conversations I’m preparing, including domestic violence awareness, cancer awareness, health habits, my vegan story, and the return of rescue cats with Jerri Hays. If this message helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find encouragement and practical truth.

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Love is not supposed to scare you, silence you, or leave you with injuries you have to explain away. I am Regina Swarn, and I am inviting you into a short but serious conversation called Love Doesn’t Hurt, focused on domestic violence and the real human cost behind it. I am speaking plainly and personally, right from the heart, because I have heard too many stories and I know what it means when we wait too long to name abuse for what it is. 

We talk about why domestic violence awareness matters, why this topic cannot stay hidden behind shame, and why it is not only “a women’s issue”. Men can suffer from domestic violence too, and the more we treat intimate partner violence like a private secret, the easier it is for harm to grow. This is an invitation to listen, reflect, and pass the message along to the people you care about, including friends, family, and anyone who might need a reminder that love and violence do not belong in the same sentence. 

If you have ever wondered what to say, how to support someone, or how to start a difficult conversation without making it worse, this episode is a place to begin. Listen all the way through, share it with one person who needs it, and help widen the circle of safety. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to someone you want to protect. 

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Facebook says we’re “online,” messages pile up, and suddenly the simplest thing becomes hard: actually reaching the person you’re trying to reach. I’m Regina Swarn, and I’m drawing a clear line for our community. If you need me to see something, email is the best way to contact me, because I’m not sitting on Facebook like people assume. I share why I schedule posts, why the feed feels like congested city traffic, and how protecting your attention is part of protecting your peace.

Then we turn toward what matters most: the conversations we need to have out loud. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, and I’m preparing special topics, guests, and rebroadcasts from women who have shared their lives on my platform. I also announce a deeply personal domestic violence special called Love Doesn’t Hurt. I speak from the soul about red flags, what happens when we overlook them, and how quickly “hope it gets better” can turn into real danger. I’ll be bringing tips and hotlines for anyone who needs support.

We close with gratitude and resilience. I reflect on reaching 2.8 million listeners, why I give God the credit, and why criticism won’t stop this work. I also share the longer story of this podcasting journey, including the push I received to keep going, even in grief. If this message helps you, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review. What boundary do you need to set today to protect your life and your peace?

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Sunday mornings can feel quiet, but they’re often when the biggest truths land. I’m Regina Swarn, and this bonus episode is a personal check-in about what keeps this podcast moving: faith, consistency, and the people who push us forward when we’re tempted to quit.

I spend time celebrating my latest conversation with the incredible artist Murphy Elliott. I love his work because you can hear the passion behind it, and I love the way a real conversation gives an artist room to breathe. I also share why I care so much about making guests feel comfortable and why I’d rather hand you the floor than fight for it. If you’ve ever been a podcast guest who felt rushed or talked over, you’ll understand the kind of space I’m trying to protect here.

The heart of the episode is my sister Lora. When the podcast was new and the numbers were small, I wanted to walk away, and she told me to give it time. Lora was battling stage four breast cancer, yet she still showed up as my protector and my biggest cheerleader. That lesson connects to everything else I talk about: staying humble, giving God the glory, appreciating every share and every subscription, and tightening up the details, even down to hiring a proofreader so names and write-ups come out right.

October also matters here: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month are on my mind, and I’m planning guests and survivor stories alongside artists, musicians, and everyday people with something real to say. If you believe stories can heal, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. 

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He’s made more than 1,900 drawings in 25 years and he’s still accelerating. We sit down again with Murphy Elliot to talk about what it actually takes to create that much work without losing your spark, and why he believes one finished drawing is the best fuel for the next one.

We get practical and nerdy about the craft: chasing dramatic light and hard shadow, adding background detail that makes a pencil piece feel cinematic, and building themed series that stretch your range, from Halloween scarecrows, witches, skeletons, and the Grim Reaper to portraits that people instantly recognize. Murphy also breaks down the grid method he uses to enlarge images while keeping proportions right, a simple technique artists can apply to everything from portraits to big wall-sized projects.

Then we zoom out to the real-world side of sharing art online. We talk copyright limits, why some celebrity drawings can’t be sold on products, and what it’s like when commenters attack the subject of a portrait instead of the quality of the artwork. Murphy shares where to find his work, how he thinks about feedback, and how he keeps learning by listening to audiobooks while he draws.

Fair warning: the conversation also takes a sharp, unexpected turn into Murphy’s personal views on pharmaceuticals, cancer treatment claims, and parasites. It’s candid, opinionated, and a reminder to do your own research and consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

If you love artist interviews, drawing techniques, and honest creative life talk, hit play, then subscribe, share this with an artist friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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Something wild happens when an audio-only podcast starts reaching the world: people assume it must be marketing, visuals, or hype. We tell a different story. We’re grateful for the growth of Regina Swarn  Audio Series Presents, but we keep coming back to one core conviction: if God is doing the elevating, we have to stay low, meek, and humble or we’ll lose the very thing we’re being trusted with.

We break down what humility looks like when the numbers rise, the messages pour in, and “big head” temptation shows up. We share why we love audio-only podcasting and how it keeps the focus off appearances and on lifting up Jesus. You’ll also hear a powerful mentor story from Prophetess Mother A. B. Jackson that exposes ego fast, plus a reminder of how much wise voices matter when you feel like quitting, just like Lora encouraged us to keep going in the early days.

Then we get practical and personal about boundaries, clean speech, and the company we keep. We talk about why we refuse to stay around constant profanity and hypocrisy, even when it’s socially awkward, and how protecting your environment protects your calling. We also share where to listen to the latest episodes (and why Spotify has older uploads), plus how to contact us if you want to be involved.

If this message challenges you, pass it to someone building something right now. Subscribe, share, and leave a review, and tell us: what helps you stay humble when life starts getting bigger?

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Not everybody clapping for you is for you, and not everybody praying for you is coming with clean hands. We get real about social media oversharing, personal privacy, and why telling the wrong person your business can turn your hardest moment into somebody else’s entertainment.

We walk through how we think about trust in a world where screenshots travel and gossip moves fast. We talk about keeping your private life private, choosing one or two people you can truly lean on, and why we prefer a small group of prayer warriors over broadcasting a need to hundreds or thousands. The goal is not to shame anyone who posts online, but to name the risk: large audiences can include negativity, nosiness, and people who do not have your best interests at heart.

We also dig into the pressure to perform your pain for likes, sympathy, or attention, especially when you’re sick or going through a rough season. We share why we’d rather be “different” than be exposed, and how boundaries can protect your peace, your relationships, and your mental health. Along the way, we reflect on what it means to keep going through trials and still stay grateful.

If you want more conversations like this, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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2.8 million listens is a big number, but what stays with me is the personal side of it: the quiet decision to keep going when it felt like nobody was hearing me. Season 10 is here, and I’m sharing the real story of how this podcast almost ended after just a few recordings, until my sister Lora, while battling cancer, looked me in the eye and told me not to stop. That one sentence still pushes me forward every time doubt tries to take the mic.

I also reflect on the July memorial service recordings and why they mattered so much. I talk about the speakers who brought scripture, testimony, and straight truth, including Elder Leonard Davis and Pastor Tammie Watson, and why I believe God directed those choices through fasting and prayer. I even share the moment someone overheard the message and said they wanted to give their life to God, a reminder that faith-based audio can reach hearts in ordinary rooms, not just sanctuaries.

Then we get practical: kindness costs nothing, but it can change a day. I speak on being real, dropping negativity, and setting boundaries that protect your peace, including why I don’t let everyone into my home and how to say no without being mean. I also share plans to create children’s Bible stories, because little kids deserve something uplifting to listen to too.

If you’re looking for Christian encouragement, a faith and life podcast, or a reminder to keep planting good seeds, press play and come spend this time with me. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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