Speak Beloved

Merry Christmas! Emmanuel, God with us, is present in the midst of everything this year has brought. There is no cure for loneliness but there is truth, that you are not alone, that God is near, and that this season will not last forever. In this episode we'll discuss things you can do, and what to do with the things you can't do anything about.

Isaiah 41:10

Do you believe that your voice matters? There is so much in this world that wants to convince us we are not valuable, our voice doesn't matter and we are not needed. In this world where influence is measured by numbers, how do you really know your own value?

Isaiah 43

Ephesians 1:3-6

Romans 8

Psalm 139

Episode 10! We will start a new tradition of posting a Scripture story or walkthrough every 10th episode. This first one is the story of Jesus, and Peter, walking on water. See the beautiful invitation in this gospel for us to meet Jesus in the place of our fear, and allow Him to redefine who we think He is.

Matthew 14:22-33

This is a vulnerable episode about weight, body image and self esteem. We all struggle with loving ourselves and being overwhelmed by the imperfections that we want to change. Learn about the key that unlocked Amy's own journey in losing 125 pounds, and how you can finally get breakthrough in this area. To share your own struggles or ask for prayer, email [email protected] or DM on instagram @speakbeloved.

If you have every struggled with forgiveness, listen to this episode to hear about Amy's encounter and revelation from Jesus about the privilege of forgiveness. In it you'll see that it requires absolutely nothing from the person who hurt you, and that you will see great fruit in your life after forgiving.

Matthew 6:5-15

Luke 7:36-50

What does peace feel like? How do you follow peace? What does it mean to really have "peace like a river"? Listen to this episode to learn more, and to actually cultivate peace in your own life, no matter what is happening around you.

Obedience is not a path to a prize, it is its own reward. We shouldn't be in fear that we're always in disobedience, but confidently and joyfully empowered to be in childlike obedience because of our relationship with the Father, Son and Spirit.

This is a testimony of the God of the break through! Hear about Amy's journey in moving to Redding, and the ways that God showed up. No matter where you are, be encouraged that God has great plans for you!

How do we practice brave thinking in an overwhelmingly negative world? Taking every thought captive is a foundational Christian principle, but how do you actually walk that out? You don't agree with everything you think, and host Amy Hayward will share some practical steps for how to filter those thoughts and think bravely.

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Have you been let down so many times that you've learned to lower your expectations? Host Amy Hayward shares her own journey, and why she is choosing to raise her expectations despite evidence to the contrary.