Mirage Memmer takes the mic as a special guest on Salty, Lit & Spiritually Fit to share on developing a servant-heart, kingdom mindset, and rocking the role of Mothering with intentionality.

Mirage fills many roles lovingly as wife, mother, and a community volunteer in this season of life. Being married to the a military member means constant moves and new communities, but also entrusting that we will bloom wherever we're planted! Finding connections through volunteer work, and community partnerships, with a bonus of marketing to help programs grow further. Faith, food, and fitness are my favorite ways to serve.

Leading by example for family and friends, while encouraging other community members to take care of their health so that they can continue to serve others in their own lives.

Scriptures referenced: "encourage one another, times, talents, treasures" Romans 12:3

Let's Light it up!

Brandy

Write notes here, drop book and recipe for help found in bathrooms, awareness of abuse, how to look up peoples records

It is with great joy that I introduce one, Ms. Karen Thurgood.

In both my life and the lives of countless others, Karen embodies the essence of a Titus 2 woman. Her influence within our community is truly remarkable, and her unwavering commitment reflects a remarkable longevity.

Karen is a woman whose deeds resonate more profoundly than her words, and her spoken wisdom not only carries weight but also lifts the burdens of those around her. Devoted to serving our community, she diligently works to provide essential care services for the animals of Southwestern Oklahomans.

Karen holds a deep belief that animals are precious gifts of creation, meant to be cherished. In her retirement, she channels her time and energy into being generative within the community, creating opportunities for others to follow suit.

May we all lean and glean from generational wisdom that the generations before us are boldly willing to share and carry forward with us the kind and tenacious spirit of their work.

Xoxo, Blessings & Glow,

Brandy

Spiritually Fit.

Disciplined and fruitful in the now & the later.

1 Tim. 4:8 tells us:

Motivation may elude us, but dedication and discipline will refine us!

Spiritual Fitness is essential to our edification and our effectiveness as a witness.

Time to train and let those blessing reign!

Xoxo blessings and glow,

Brandy

Lit.

Today's minisode is #2 in the series "Salty, Lit, & Spiritually Fit" in which we explore the significance of the title of the pod.

Matt:5:14-16“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Goodbye to the days of hiding, Hello to luminous days.

Let's Light it up!

Xoxo blessings & glow,

Brandy

Welcome to the first minisode of a 3 part series where we unpack the significance of the pod title "Salty, Lit, and spiritually fit.

Salt preserves, adds to, pulls out, and enhances the flavor and palatability of our lives, experiences, and testimony.

Matth: 5: 13

YOU are the SALT of the earth - not just your own corner of the world, but for all to see, experience, and benefit from.

Soak in scripture, be saturated by the Holy Spirit, and bring your unique measure of flavor to the banquet of life. Doing so will add freshness and piquancy to others as you interact.

Stay salty and let's light it up!

xoxo, blessings & glow,

Brandy

Join me in welcoming a special guest, Michelle Morsching.

Michelle is an ACE certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist and holds dearly her roles of wife, and mother, and she trains in jiu-jitsu!

She is an absolute joy and a force to be reckoned with.

Join us as Michelle & I unpack physical and spiritual wellness and their symbiotic relationship.

Some of the wisdom Michelle gifts us with are:

Celebrate Small Wins: Consistency, PR, rebounding from a setback, EVERY step counts!

Embrace Progress, Not Perfection: Fitness is a tool in a lifestyle of wellness. Don't get discouraged by setbacks or slow progress. Focus on making positive, sustainable changes, be patient, and KIND with yourself.

Listen to Your Body: Rest when needed, and don't push yourself too hard too fast. Recovery matters and progress is made with balance.

Support Matters: share your goals, confide in an accountability partner, maybe join a class or hire a trainer!

Non-scale Victories: They are measurable too! How are you feeling? Losing inches? Sleeping better? Mood stable? Endurance improving? Take inventory and be encouraged.

Spiritual Health: Spiritual health and physical health are symbiotic. When pursued together they act in support of a healthy & whole YOU.

Let's Light it UP!

Hey there! Welcome, YOU! Welcome to Salty, Lit, & Spiritually Fit a podcast in progress, an extension of the community, that we will build together.

S.A.S.S- salty & successful servanthood finds its pace in progress over perfection, a reflection of our Christ-centered identity, and a call to go, glow, and grow.

We are made to shine, by design, and it is my hope you feel a warm embrace, experience encouragement, and engagement while you tune in. I welcome you to share some space of connection on social media platforms FB & Instagram.

Mondays will be reserved for minisodes and Fridays for "Full Flavor" with featured guests rebelling against the status quo and pursuing their calling with passion and purpose.

Let's Light it Up!

Hey there!

Welcome to 'Salty, Lit & Spiritually Fit.' I'm your hostess, Brandy Leonard. I’m a ministry-minded curator of community, wife of David, mother of our three sons,  US Air Force Veteran, Occupational Therapy student, and so much more. My guess is you wear many hats too! You are in the right place. 

Sweet friends gather in, near, far, wherever you are, I’m so glad you're here. 

Let's LIGHT it UP!

In today's episode, we embrace Peter's encouraging words to the elect exiles found in 1 Peter 5.

Peter (Simon) along with his brother, Andrew were fishermen by trade. Casting nets and bringing in the fish of the Sea of Galilee was their livelihood. We can catch a glimpse at the brothers' encounter with Jesus as recorded in the synoptic gospels as they are called to leave their physical nets and vocation and trust Jesus as he promises to make them "fishers of men." His familiar language and the depth of meaning carried with him into his ministry. Peter, like all in the flesh (aside from Jesus), fell short of the glory of God, and his account serves as a beautiful illustration of the forgiveness, restoration, sanctification, and faith-filled work that can be accomplished for those in Christ.

As we find him in 1 Peter 5 he is an elder, addressing the elders, he continues to address the youth, and give instruction to all concerning humbling ourselves & where we really anchor in today is on verse 7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

To cast is to take action, to really forcefully throw something out, in context to Peter as a fisherman he would have been familiar with really chucking heavy, saturated, frayed around the edges, likely tangled in places, nets with great force all while trying to keep his footing, balance and bearing whether from a boat or the shore- he was hoping to cast out an empty net and bring back much more!

Whatever your anxious, empty, shakey, tender-bit places are today, go on, really CHUCK 'em into the deep, because God cares for you and that really is enough.

We'll lean in a little more to being spiritually fit next week <3

Let's LIGHT IT UP.