There are times that you just want to pinch yourself about a guest and an interview, and today is one of those times.  We’re going all the way back to high school today, as I welcome my high school English teacher from Memphis, TN to the show today.  This interview was so special, I invited Lainie to join me so we could both be a part of this conversation with this woman who impacted our lives so greatly during those formidable years.  After all these years of writing, Shari fi...

196: Surprised By Imperfection with Shari Brand Ray

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!

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Hey friends! This is our last episode of Season One of Let it Shine and we have a treat for you! Angie Elkins and Nikki Ogden look back on the first season and reflect on the growth and challenges they experienced throughout the season. You'll hear why Let it Shine started, why the pursuit of sanctification over self-help matters, and which shows were some of their favorites over the season! While Angie may be taking a break for a few weeks, Let It Shine is still bringing you some amazing sho...

26. Reflecting on the Journey with Nikki Ogden

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...

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 ca...

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...

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 in...

196: Surprised By Imperfection with Shari Brand Ray

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