In this episode of Selah Moments with Jessica and Sam, we explore how to navigate heavy seasons with faith, wisdom, community, and intentional rest.

Jessica and Sam talk about what it means to identify the season you’re in, trust God when life feels heavy, and make room for practical care in your mind, body, and soul.

They also discuss the difference between pruning and spiritual warfare, the importance of connection, and how vulnerability can become part of the healing process.

This conversation is for the woman who feels tired, overwhelmed, stretched, or unsure of what God is doing in this season.

Be encouraged: God is near, He is reaching for you, and you do not have to walk through this alone.

Listen in as we talk about:

• Navigating heavy seasons with faith
• Trusting God in difficult times
• Understanding pruning and spiritual warfare
• The importance of community
• Mental, physical, and spiritual rest
• Caring for your mind, body, and soul
• Giving yourself permission to not be okay

Resources Mentioned:

Ecclesiastes 3:1
Psalm 34:18
Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Bloom 2026 Toronto Conference

Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that God is still present, even in heavy seasons.

In this episode of Selah Moments with Jessica and Sam, we explore the Parable of the Talents and what it teaches us about stewardship, multiplication, faith, and trusting God with the gifts He placed in our hands.

Jessica and Sam talk about why many women bury their talents because of fear, comparison, shame, insecurity, or waiting for the perfect moment. This conversation is a reminder that God is not asking you to be someone else. He is calling you to faithfully steward what He has already given you.

Together, they unpack the importance of working what God placed in your hands, trusting Him for multiplication, releasing what no longer serves the season you are stepping into, and launching out in faith.

If you’ve been doubting your gift, shrinking back, or waiting for permission to move forward, this episode will encourage you to stop burying your talent and start stewarding it with faith.

Listen in as we talk about:

• The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25
• Why women bury their gifts
• Stewardship and multiplication
• Fear, comparison, and insecurity
• Trusting God’s timing
• Launching out into new territory
• Releasing the old for the new

Resources Mentioned:

Bloom 2026 Toronto Event: https://www.bloomsisconnect.ca/bloom2026
Release, Release, Remain Devotional by Yvette Henry
Matthew 25: The Parable of the Talents

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What does holy audacity look like in real life?

In this episode of Selah Moments with Sam and Jess, we explore what it means to embrace boldness in faith and stop shrinking back from what God is calling you to do. We talk about overcoming self doubt, silencing negative inner narratives, and building the kind of faith that moves even when fear is present.

This conversation also dives into the importance of seeing bold faith modeled well, how community shapes confidence, and why walking in your calling often requires courage before comfort.

If you have ever felt intimidated, overlooked, or unsure of your place, this episode will remind you that boldness is not about performance. It is about trusting God enough to show up fully.

Listen in for an honest conversation on faith, growth, identity, and the courage to obey.

For women in Alberta and nearby cities, register for BLOOM Edmonton here: https://www.bloomsisconnect.ca/events

Negative self-talk can feel like a nonstop narrator in your mind, shaming you, shrinking you, and making it hard to receive what God says about you.

In this episode, we explore how that inner voice is often rooted in childhood experiences and the messages we absorbed early on. We share personal stories, biblical insight, and practical tools to help you uproot lies and replace them with truth.

We discuss the Holy Spirit’s role in renewing the mind, how to “confront lies with facts,” and why therapy and safe spaces can be a powerful part of healing and discipleship. If you’re ready to quiet the noise, recognize God’s voice, and walk in your identity as chosen, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Keywords: negative self-talk, identity in Christ, Christian mental health, renewing the mind, healing childhood wounds, Holy Spirit guidance, therapy for Christians, resilience, spiritual growth, self-awareness, inner critic, shame.

Living a life you didn’t pray for can feel disorienting, especially when you’re trying to hold onto God’s promises. In this episode, Jessica and Sam explore the tension of waiting, uncertainty, and unexpected turns, and what it looks like to trust God anyway.

We break down the context of Jeremiah 29:11, talk about redefining what “good” means in hard seasons, and discuss obedience when there are no visible results. You’ll also hear encouragement on stewarding prophetic words, staying connected to the Holy Spirit, and finding refreshment in God’s presence while you wait.

If you’re in the in-between, this episode is for you.

Friendships can be some of the most meaningful relationships in our lives and some of the most painful when they shift. In this episode of Selah Moments, Sam and Jess talk about what it looks like when friendships change, how to navigate transitions with honesty, and why communication and boundaries matter. We unpack the signs a friendship may no longer be healthy, how to assess your relationships as you grow, and the importance of emotional safety, support, and accountability. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to let go or how to move differently in your circle, this conversation will meet you right in the middle.

Joy isn’t optional and it was never meant to be an afterthought.

In this episode of Selah Moments with Sam and Jess, we talk about the importance of scheduling fun and why joy is often the first thing we sacrifice when life feels busy, heavy, or overwhelming.

We reflect on how fun supports our emotional, mental, and physical health, how soul care should not lead to burnout, and why rediscovering hobbies, creativity, and connection is essential especially for Black Christian millennial and Gen Z women navigating work, faith, and responsibility.

This conversation also invites you to rethink productivity, normalize boredom, disconnect from social media, and remember that joy is both spiritual and necessary.

If you’ve been surviving instead of living, this episode is a gentle reminder that joy is not optional it’s part of how God sustains us. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

In this episode of Selah Moments with Sam and Jess, we discuss the importance of remembering what God has said in seasons of waiting, grief, and disappointment.

Jess and Sam share personal reflections from their fertility journeys and talk about the sacred gift of lament. This conversation is for the woman who loves Jesus but feels tired, overwhelmed, or heartbroken and needs permission to be honest with God. Lament is not a lack of faith.

It’s a holy process that creates space for healing, comfort, and hope.

You’ll be reminded that God is present in your darkest moments, your identity is not tied to what you can do, and you don’t have to rush past sadness to be “strong.”

What you’ll hear

• Why lament is holy and sacred
• How to hold onto God’s promises when life hurts
• Making room for sadness without shame
• Finding comfort in God’s presence
• Hope on the other side of grief

Selah, sis. Pause. Breathe. God is with you.

If you’re setting goals for the new year and you want your plans aligned with God’s will, this episode is for you. In this Selah Moments conversation, Sam and Jess talk about Christian goal setting, trusting God with your plans, and choosing spiritual formation over hustle.

In this episode of Selah Moments, we explore what it looks like to submit our goals to God and create space for the Holy Spirit in our planning process. We also talk honestly about how our identity can get tied to productivity and accomplishments, and why Scripture gives us a better foundation.

In this conversation, we unpack
• What it means to submit your plans to God (Proverbs 16:9)
• How to invite God into your goal setting and planning
• The difference between productivity and spiritual formation
• Why your identity is not your accomplishments
• How Scripture guides your decisions and priorities
• Creating healthy rhythms that make room for God
• How trusting God with your goals can lead to peace

Selah Moments is a Christian podcast for Black Christian Millennial and Gen Z women who want to slow down, breathe, and hear God in the middle of real life. Our mandate is to equip, empower, and impart.

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In this year-end episode, Sam and Jess slow down to reflect on a long, stretching, and transformative 2025. They share honestly about personal growth, healing, and creating space for God, inviting you to pause and ask: “Was this really a God year for me?”

Jess talks about her word for the year, “depth,” and how it led her into uncomfortable but necessary growth. Sam shares how “supernatural favour” showed up in surprising ways, and why restraint and wisdom are needed when God releases blessing.

Together they unpack the layered nature of healing, the importance of building healthy rhythms and habits, and what it looks like to align your goals with God’s will instead of pressure or comparison.

You’ll be encouraged to slow down, reflect with God, and remember that ultimately nothing else matters if it doesn’t bring Him glory.

You’ll hear about:

• Stretching seasons and what they revealed about identity and healing
• How rest, reflection, and pause are part of emotional and spiritual health
• Practical ways to build healthy rhythms with God in the new year
• How to assess whether your year was a “God year”

Setting goals from a place of surrender and guidance, not hustle

This episode is for the woman who wants more than resolutions, she wants a year that is marked by God’s presence, freedom, and spiritual depth. 

If this conversation blessed you, share it with a friend and take a moment to reflect with God on your own year-end review. Selah. 

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