Rise By Lifting

Rise By Lifting

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Rise By Lifting episodes

  • Never Alone: Healing After Divorce

    No one gets married with the thought of it ending as this was never God's intent for marriage. However sometimes certain circumstances lead to the ending of a marriage. With no doubt many are left to deal with heartbreak while learning to navigate through the unknowns of the next chapter of life. In this episode, guest speaker Torkwase Joseph shares her own journey through divorce and how God brought her to a place of healing.

    58 min
  • The Beauty In Modesty

    With so many wrong messages out in the world today, it is no wonder modesty seems to have such a negative connotation even when it comes to Christian women. But is modesty really a bad thing? Or is there really beauty in a woman that chooses to pursue it in a world where the opposite seems to be promoted? In today's episode, Mercedes debunks some modesty myths and addresses some common thoughts surrounding modesty.

    35 min
  • The Steadfast Life

    Life is constantly changing and with those changes comes different seasons we experience; some for the better and others, not so much.  Sometimes seasons can propose challenges in our walk with God, however, no matter the challenge, we can aim to remain faithful and steadfast in our walk with Jesus.  Guest speakers, Jordan and Jackie Mensah share their own journey of how they have navigated through the years and different seasons of life while aiming to remain steadfast with in their walk with God.  

    1 hr 26 min
  • A Life With Vision
    “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” ; A clear and well known verse in the bible.  One of the benefits of having a vision for your life is the fact that vision can dictate your actions.  It gives a sense of purpose and direction, especially when aligned with God’s desires for our lives.  In today’s episode, guest speaker Cynthia Okonkwo shares tips on how to develop a God-centred vision for your life through her own lessons, challenges and experiences.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Gaining Freedom From Sexual Sin

    Let's face it: our world is more than ever filled with sexual perversion. From same-sex relationships to an increase in pornography exposure and other promiscuous lifestyles, there's no doubt that many try to fill an empty void by engaging in such acts, which in turn leaves one more broken while battling shame and guilt. But what if that void could be healed and the cycle could be broken? What if you could experience real freedom, everlasting healing, and a fresh start?


    Tune into today's episode as guest speaker, Kaylia Peters shares her journey of how Jesus set her free from the bondages of pornography and same-sex attraction.

    45 min
  • Forgiving The Unforgivable
    Is forgiveness really possible when an offence is greater than what we think we can handle? What if the offence is repetitive, harmful or causes us pain? Should we and can we still forgive?
    In today's episode, guest speaker, Rochelle, walks us through her journey of how she found strength in God to forgive despite her circumstances and the importance of forgiveness.
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    51 min
  • Personal Lessons
    Part of the Christian walk is learning: Learning about God, learning about others, learning about life, learning about your identity in Christ, the list goes on!  In today's episode, host, Mercedes, shares a few lessons she has learned throughout her walk with God after 9 years of salvation thus far.
    24 min
  • Building A Marriage That Lasts


    Getting married is one thing; staying married is another.  Let’s face it: marriage is hard.  It’s the union of two naturally sinful people with flaws coming together to do life and the will of God. There’s no doubt it requires intentionality, putting aside self and learning to love and understand the other person. Having God in the centre of any marriage can help but still requires both parties to make their marriage work. 

    Our guest speaker, Sheri-Lynne states that the later years in marriage can be the best years, but it takes work to get there! Tune into today’s episode as she shares her experience and lessons learned after 28 years of marriage.

    53 min
  • Overcoming The Battle Within
    In our society today, mental health issues have skyrocketed like never before. From anxiety to fear, to hopelessness and depression, there's no doubt the way we think about God, others and even ourselves can impact the quality of our lives. The good news is no matter how trapped you may feel in the wrong thought processes, God's intent isn't for you to remain stuck in that cycle.
    Tune into today's episode as guest speaker Daisy Verplak shares her own struggle in this area and how God helped her gain dominion over her mind and thoughts.
    41 min
  • The Importance Of Prayer
    What a privilege we so often forget that we have as believers to bring matters directly to God. Imagine the possibilities if we really did pray about everything. How could our lives and the lives of others be transformed if we prioritized this essential practice in our walk with Jesus? What if the answer we so desperately sought out for in our circumstances was just a prayer away?
    Tune into today's episode with guest speaker, Diana Callender as she shares her journey of understanding the importance of prayer.
    40 min

About Rise By Lifting

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From challenging culture "norms", to real stories of trials and triumphs, join your host, Mercedes, as she interviews a variety of women on relatable topics pertaining to women and faith. Be inspired and uplifted as they each share their experiences in Christ.