Episode 41: Healed and Held

Soulful Psalms of Summer Series

This week’s psalm is a gentle call back to the truth:

God’s love heals, holds, and restores—not just in theory, but in your real, right-now life.

“He heals my wounds, even the ones I buried deep.” — Psalm 103 (Soulful Paraphrase)

Psalm 103 reminds us that God doesn’t love us conditionally.

His compassion is wide, tender, and enduring.

You don’t have to perform to be seen.

You don’t have to be perfect to be loved.

You don’t have to hide your wounds to be healed.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

• A soulful paraphrase of Psalm 103 written for Black women in need of healing grace
• A Lectio Divina–style reflection
• A sacred Colloquy: a divine conversation with Jesus, Creator, and a Wise Woman of Faith—inviting you to imagine what it means to live fully loved

Soul Care Invitation

What would it look like to live fully loved?

What parts of your story need God’s compassion today?

Tune in.

Journal it.

Let love in.

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Episode 40: Courage in Healing

Soulful Psalms of Summer Series

This week’s psalm invites a radical reframing.

What if “the enemy” in Psalm 27 isn’t always a person or force out there?

What if it’s the inner voice that convinces you to keep delaying your healing—waiting for the world to calm down, for others to be okay, for life to make space?

“I believe I will see the goodness of the Lord… in the land of the living.” — Psalm 27 (Soulful Paraphrase)

Courage in healing means trusting that God’s goodness is not reserved for the future.

It’s for here. It’s for now. And it starts with you.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

• A soulful paraphrase of Psalm 27 for Black women called to radical wholeness
• A Lectio Divina–style reflection
• A sacred Colloquy: a divine conversation with Jesus, Creator, and a Wise Woman of Faith—inviting you to stop waiting and start healing

Soul Care Invitation

Can you be just as faithful to your own healing as you’ve been to helping everyone else?

Tune in.

Journal it.

Choose healing—now.

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Episode 39: A Thirsty Heart

Soulful Psalms of Summer Series

This week’s psalm doesn’t rush past pain or tie it up with a bow.

Psalm 42 invites us to sit with our longing, to name what feels distant, unjust, or unhealed—and to bring it all to God.

“Like a woman in the desert aching for water, my soul thirsts for You, O God.” — Psalm 42 (Soulful Paraphrase)

If your soul feels dry, if the nearness of God seems just out of reach, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

• A soulful paraphrase of Psalm 42 for Black women in dry or waiting seasons
• A Lectio Divina–style reflection
• A sacred Colloquy: a divine conversation with Jesus, Creator, and a Wise Woman of Faith—making space for your questions and your grief

Soul Care Invitation

• What do you desire most from God?
• What ache have you been carrying in silence?
• Where might God be gently meeting you even in the wilderness?

Tune in.

Journal it.

Let yourself be seen.

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Episode 38: A Soul at Rest

Soulful Psalms of Summer Series

This week, we return to one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture—Psalm 23—through the lens of rest, healing, and sacred overflow.

“She makes me lie down… She restores my soul.” — Psalm 23 (Soulful Paraphrase)

A restful life is not passive.

It’s a sacred act of trust.

To lie down is to believe you’re safe in God’s care.

To be restored is to accept that you don’t have to earn being whole.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

• A soulful paraphrase of Psalm 23, written for Black women who are tired but not forgotten
• A Lectio Divina–style reflection
• A sacred Colloquy: a divine conversation with Jesus, Creator, and a Wise Woman of Faith—inviting you to receive rest without guilt or resistance

Soul Care Invitation

• Where is God leading you to lie down?
• What would it look like to surrender to sacred rest this week?
• Where might restoration begin if you let go of what’s not yours to carry?

Tune in.

Journal it.

Rest in it.

Mid-Week Ne

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Soul Care Notes

Episode 37: A Rooted Life

Soulful Psalms of Summer Series

This week, we begin our Soulful Psalms of Summer journey with a powerful reminder:

“She is like a tree… planted beside flowing water.” — Psalm 1 (Soulful Paraphrase)

A rooted life is a restful life.

Not because everything is easy—

but because you know who you are,

whose you are,

and where your nourishment comes from.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

– A soulful paraphrase of Psalm 1 for Black women in times such as this

– A Lectio Divina–style reflection

– A sacred Colloquy: a divine conversation with Jesus, Creator, and a Wise Woman of Faith—connecting your prayer life to everyday reality

Soul Care Invitation

What grounds you?

What voices, routines, or spaces are draining your roots?

Where might God be inviting you to stay planted and thrive?

🎧 Tune in.

📝 Journal it.

🙏🏾 Rest in it.

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Soul Care Notes

What if we didn’t need words?

In this final episode of Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we close with the ultimate invitation: to sit in the mystery of God’s presence. No striving. No pressure to produce. Just being with God.

This episode offers 30 minutes of silence — a sacred space to dwell, listen, and be loved.

Whether you’ve journeyed with us week by week or are joining now, you are welcome here. This is not a test of endurance. It’s a returning. A resting.

Practice Options:

– Practice 30 minutes of silence with us during this episode

– Choose a specific day and time for your silent sit

– Or end each day this week in quiet communion with God

This Week’s Practice:

Theme: Sitting (God’s Mystery)

Silence Time: 30 minutes

Breath Prayer:

Inhale: I am here with You.

Exhale: You are here with me.

Soul Work Prompt:

• What is God showing me in the silence?
• Where might I be invited to release control and simply receive?

Don’t Forget:

The Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening companion guide offers breath prayers, reflection prompts, and journaling space. Download it by joining the Sister Soul Care Community at sistersoulcare.com 

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Soul Care Notes

What if silence could change the atmosphere around you?

In this fourth installment of Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we explore what it means to let silence permeate the noise — not by escaping the world, but by bringing God’s peace into it. Silence isn’t just personal; it’s transformative. As we sit in stillness, we make space for something holy to move beyond us.

You’ll be guided into a 20-minute silence practice, supported by breath prayer, reflection, and a closing blessing. This week’s invitation is to carry silence with you as a sacred offering.

Practice Options:

– Practice 20 minutes of silence with us during this episode

– Choose a day that fits your rhythm and set aside time to enter silence intentionally

– Or engage in a daily 20-minute silence practice throughout the week

This Week’s Practice:

Theme: Permeating (Noise with Silence)

Silence Time: 20 minutes

Soul Work Prompt:

Where might God be calling you to bring more silence, peace, or sacred presence?

Resource Reminder:

Download the free companion guide, Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, for journaling prompts, breath prayers, and weekly reflections.

Join the Sister Soul Care Community to access it at sistersoulcare.com 

Next Episode:

Episode 36: Echoing Silence — Sitting (God’s Mystery)

We close the series by simply sitting in the presence of God—no striving, no fixing—just 30 minutes of holy listening.

Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.

Soul Notes

What if silence didn’t require perfect conditions?

This week in Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we shift from fighting the noise to flowing through it. Sometimes silence doesn’t come in a quiet room—it comes in the middle of dishes, traffic, or grief. This episode invites you to practice silence in real life, as it is.

You’ll be guided into 15 minutes of silence, anchored by a breath prayer and journaling prompt to help you stay present.

Practice Options:

• Practice 15 minutes of silence with us during this episode
• Choose a day and setting that allows you to enter silence intentionally
• Or engage in a daily 15-minute silence rhythm throughout the week

This Week’s Practice:

Theme: Flowing (Between the Noise)

Silence Time: 15 minutes

Breath Prayer:

Inhale: I receive Your peace.

Exhale: I flow in Your presence.

Soul Care Prompt:

What would it look like to flow with God’s presence in the middle of life’s distractions?

Reminder:

Our free companion guide, Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, includes weekly prompts, breath prayers, and reflection questions. Download it by joining the Sister Soul Care Community at sistersoulcare.com

Next Week:

Episode 35: Echoing Silence — Permeating (Noise with Silence)

We’ll explore how silence can fill the space around us—not just as escape, but as transformation.

Soul Notes

How do we protect our peace in a noisy world?

In this second week of Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we explore what it means to disrupt the outer noise — not by controlling everything around us, but by making small, sacred choices that let silence back in.

You’ll be invited into 10 minutes of silence and offered a simple breath prayer to ground your body and mind. Whether you’re sitting in a quiet room or on a busy street, this practice is about reclaiming space for God’s voice.

Practice Options:

• Practice 10 minutes of silence with us during this episode
• Choose your own day and time to complete the silence challenge
• Or commit to 10 minutes of silence each day this week

This Week’s Practice:

Theme: Disrupting (Outer Noise)

Silence Time: 10 minutes

Breath Prayer:

Inhale: I choose stillness.

Exhale: I release the noise around me.

Soul Work Prompt:

What kind of outer noise is most disruptive to your inner peace?

What small step could you take this week to limit that noise?

Reminder:

Our companion guide, Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, includes weekly prayer prompts, breath prayers, and journaling space. Download it free by joining the Sister Soul Care Community at sistersoulcare.com

Next Week:

Echoing Silence — Flowing (Between the Noise)

We’ll learn how to practice silence even when the noise doesn’t stop — by flowing with it, instead of resisting.

Soul Care Notes

In this episode, we begin our journey into holy listening by quieting the inner noise. We’ll explore how to release the anxious thoughts and distractions that keep us from resting in God’s presence.

Join us for 5 minutes of silence, a simple journaling prompt, and a closing prayer.

Join the Sister Soul Care Community for free at sistersoulcare.com to receive weekly reflections and journaling guides.