By definition, strongholds are well-fortified places - which can sound like a positive thing, unless they are well-fortified fortresses of sin you've built! On today's show of Let It Shine Lisa Whittle and I hash out what strongholds are, how to identify them, and how we can surrender them to the Lord. This conversation is filled with vulnerability as we discuss our own strongholds, and how we've had friends expose blindspots to us as well. 

Be sure to follow me, Angie, on instagram and see the three questions you can ask yourself to identify the strongholds in your life! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Jesus Over Everything
I Want God
Connect with Lisa Whittle 
Connect with Angie Elkins 

17. Strongholds and Blindspots with Lisa Whittle

Let it Shine is a brand new podcast hosted by me, Angie Elkins, that focuses on sanctification over self-help. In season one, I’ll be joined with 4 co-hosts, aka Illuminators, as we unpack how we continue to pursue growth in mind, body, and spirit. We invite you to listen and join the conversation!

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Self-Improvement

Why does it seem so hard to get it all together? Running kids around to get to their schedule activities, spending time with friends or your spouse, investing in your health, and the list can go on! It can be overwhelming figuring out how to keep it all together while we run around feeling overwhelmed and defeated. But maybe we're asking the wrong question. Instead of asking why can't I get it together, maybe we should ask, are we setting realistic expectations? 

To wrap up this season we have Jamie Ivey on the show to talk about her new book, Why Can't I Get It Together? Angie and Jamie discuss how we can avoid giving in to what the world, or even yourself, says things are "supposed" to be. and shares practical ways you can define your reality, ponder your circumstances, stop self-shame, create realistic expectations, and move forward in joy and peace! 

We want freedom for you and we're certain this conversation will start you on the path to kicking unrealistic expectations to the curb! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS: 
-Connect with Jamie Ivey 
-Why Can't I Get It Together?
-Connect with Angie Elkins




25. Setting Realistic Expectations with Jamie Ivey

It's likely you've encouraged someone or have been encouraged to seek counseling in your lifetime. But have you heard of seeking direction from a Spiritual Director?! On today's show of Let It Shine we are digging into the meaning of spiritual direction, how it's different from counseling, and who it's for! 

Dr. Elaina Barron holds a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry and works as a spiritual director for Interfaith Counseling Center in Lexington, Kentucky where she offers soul care and discipleship to women from across the nation. For thirty years she has been caring for the church and women of all ages in the areas of next steps, transitions, marriage, parenting, listening to the Spirit and deepening their walk with God. Elaina is passionate about the word of God and helping others fall in love with Him and truly experience the abundant life that Jesus promised in John 10:10.  

In this conversation, Angie and Elaina discuss spiritual direction and its impact on personal growth and connection with God. You may hear silences in this episode unlike others. We encourage you to participate in the exercise Dr. Elaina walks Angie through, identifying your own areas of growth. We trust you'll be encouraged by this episode and our prayer for you is that you will desire God on a deeper level. 

If you're interested in making an appointment with Dr. Elaina Barron for spiritual direction, you can contact her here. 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: 
-Connect with Dr. Elaina Barron
-Connect with Angie Elkins 
-The Glass House Episode 



24. Spiritual Direction with Dr. Elaina Barron

Throughout scripture we see the importance of not just reading God’s word, but truly memorizing it. Not only does memorizing scripture help us have hope and faith in hard times, it also creates a lens in which we see the world around us. On today’s episode of Let It Shine, Angie Elkins is joined by Natalie Abbott as they discuss the life transformation and worldview shift that comes from memorizing scripture.  Natalie Abbott is the cofounder and Chief Content Officer for Dwell Differently, a company she founded with her little sister. Natalie is married to her husband Jason with whom she shares five kids. Natalie loves summer, earl gray tea, poetry, fiction, and of course the Bible! Natalie also writes and hosts their podcast, Dwell Differently. Natalie and Angie talk about how Dwell Differently was created and the impact it’s having on others who are learning to memorize scripture for the first time. We hope this conversation encourages you to dive into hiding God’s Word in your heart! Check out the links below to get a code to have your first month free of Dwell Differently! 
 SHOW LINKS:  -Connect with Angie -Dwell Differently Book  -Dwell Differently Podcast -Dwell Differently Subscription - Use Code “Lifeway” to get your first month free! 


23. God's Word as Your Worldview

Happiness and health: isn't that what we all desire to have in life? In today's episode of Let It Shine, Angie Elkins and Jeanine Amapola discuss what joy and health look like in the life of a Christ-follower.  The two discuss the importance of pursuing growth in every way and the common mistakes we all make that hinder us in various areas of our life.

Jeanine Amapola is an author, podcast host, speaker, and christian influencer based out of Dallas, Tx. She has been in the social media industry for over a decade and loves to post topics regarding growing your faith, identity, dating, fashion, confidence, health, and more. Jeanine is passionate about helping women all across the world know Jesus more and become secure in who Christ has made them to be inside and out. Her goal is to help women become happy and healthy in all aspects of life - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, through God's Word and daily habits. 

Jeanine and Angie get transparent on this episode and share things they have both had to overcome, and also their non-negotiable habits, including reading the Bible, making the bed, drinking water, and more! Jeanine's new book, "Becoming Happy and Healthy" is available now and provides practical guidance on getting unstuck and pursuing health! 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! 
SHOW LINKS:
-Happy and Healthy Podcast
-Becoming Happy and Healthy
-Connect with Jeanine Amapola
-Annie F. Downs Let's Read Through the Gospels
 -Connect with Angie



22. Happy and Healthy with Jeanine Amapola

Think of the time that classmate called you a negative name. Think back to the time a sibling told you something about your personality over and over again. Now how do those experiences as a child effect how and what you believe about yourself today? On today's show, Illuminator Lynley Mandrell and Angie discuss limiting beliefs: what they are, how they impact our daily lives, and how we can overcome them! 

We know this conversation is going to be one that challenges your way of thought, but we also believe that it can be a conversation of healing! We appreciate you listening and growing with us! 

SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Angie

17. Strongholds and Blindspots with Lisa Whittle

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