The Pieces Podcast

Another episode of The Pieces Podcast is here to enjoy! On this podcast we hope to facilitate opportunities to convene and learn more about God through music led devotionals. Let's get excited to enjoy our love for music and Christ in one place.

Today we welcome entrepreneur, creative, and podcaster, Michelle Ana. Michelle is the creator of loveMichelleAna.com, a platform designed for the modern woman seeking inspiration for her lifestyle, beauty, and soul. Becoming a widow unexpectedly at the age of 26, she made the decision that tragedy does not define your destiny. Michelle decided that vulnerability and transparency would be the only way to move forward. Sharing her journey with her audience has now reached a community of over 190,000+ dedicated followers from around the world. Throughout her digital media career, she has learned vital skills and strategies to build her personal brand through social media storytelling, creative content production, and influencer brand partnerships, all while echoing her own authentic voice. With over 7 million views on Youtube, six years of social media marketing experience with corporate clients, personal brands and non profit organizations, it is no surprise she has founded "The Flourish Effect." A community challenging Creatives to boldly flourish in their soul, business and community. Follow her on Instagram (@lovemichelleana) and YouTube to stay up to date on her endeavors.

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Today's featured song:

You Are Here x William McDowell

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist (Season 2) - Apple Music or Spotify

Listen in as Michelle shares her approach to being a Soulcial Media Influencer, what it means to 'Flourish Even Here', what revival looks like in her life, how journaling through her Soul Scribing Session unlocked healing, and the importance of sisterhood and community. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room (Season 2) - Apple Music or Spotify

Missing our old playlists? Access them here: Let the Music Play

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Thanks for listening!

On this podcast we hope to facilitate opportunities to convene and learn more about God through music led devotionals. Let's get excited to enjoy our love for music and Christ in one place.

We want to hear from you for our new segment, SHARE YOUR PIECE! Take a moment to enjoy our three minisode episodes (Press Play and Trust, Press Play and Have Joy, Press Play and Breathe) let us know what you got from the scripture or musical playlist. When you're ready email us and tell us about your experience!

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Sign up to receive our exclusive "Pieces Made Whole II" Playlist!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Isaiah 43:19 NIV - "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"

Today's featured song: Fire x Cece Winans

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist (Season 2) - Apple Music or Spotify

The lyrics say,

"Fire, fire

Fall on us

Start a new revival

Fire, fall on us

Like it did on the day of Pentecost

Rushing in like a mighty wind

Fill us up with Your presence and Your power

Lord, do it again

We are here crying out on one accord

Let the heavens touch the earth

Come and light a passion in our hearts

And Lord, let it burn"

We'll reflect on the importance of rest, battling self-doubt, and our purpose here on earth, the key to reviving your spiritual life, the difference between the Holy Ghost and the Fire, and the latest additions to The Listening Room. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room (Season 2) - Apple Music or Spotify

Missing our old playlists? Access them here: Let the Music Play

Mentioned on the show:

Divine Disruption - Amazon

Watch this Sermon - Open the Door by Tim Rivers at Embassy City Church

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Thanks for listening!

We want to hear from you for our new segment, SHARE YOUR PIECE! Take a moment to enjoy our three minisode episodes (Press Play and Trust, Press Play and Have Joy, Press Play and Breathe) let us know what you got from the scripture or musical playlist. When you're ready email us and tell us about your experience!

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Sign up to receive our exclusive "Pieces Made Whole II" Playlist!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV "I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

Today's featured song: Hollow x Tori Kelly

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

The lyrics say,

"I confess (Yeah), my weakness

'Til you pick up the parts that are broken (Oh, pour out)

Pour out your perfection on me now

And hold me

Wrap me in love, fill up my cup

Empty, and only your love can fill up my cup

'Cause I'm hollow"

We'll reflect on the best person to help in times of trouble, how power can be reclaimed in one's weakness, the key to walking into a season of overflow, and the latest additions to The Listening Room. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room - Apple Music or Spotify

Subscribe, Comment, & download this podcast on your favorite listening platform. Email us at [email protected].

Follow us on Instagram @thepiecespodcast, Twitter @thepiecespod, and check out our website - www.thepiecespodcast.com!

Thanks for listening!

It's time for our third minisode of The Pieces Podcast! On this podcast we hope to facilitate opportunities to convene and learn more about God through music led devotionals. Let's get excited to enjoy our love for music and Christ in one place.

On today's podcast, we'll get an alternative take on scripture and music for times where you need to pause and exhale. As shared in EP48: Quiet, Brené Brown said, "Stillness is not about focusing on nothingness; it's about creating an emotional clearing to allow ourselves to feel, think, dream, and question". When you need to take a moment and clear your mind, you can use this playlist to meditate. For this special Bonus playlist, we remind you of these key scriptures and songs to turn to when you need a reminder.

Our Scripture playlist includes:

Mark 6:31 (NLT): He said to them, "Come away from the people. Be by yourselves and rest." There were many people coming and going. They had no time even to eat.'

Ecclesiastes 3:7b (NLT): 'A time to be quiet and a time to speak.'

Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) - 'You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.'

Psalm 150:6 (NLT) - 'Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!'

Genesis 2:7 (NLT) - 'Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust off the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man's nostrils, and the man became a living person.'

Exodus 33:14 (NLT) The Lord replied, "I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you."

Listen here: The Press Play and Breathe Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

Note from the curator: Listen in order and be prepared for smooth transitions.

Subscribe, Comment, & download this podcast on your favorite listening platform. 🎙Email us at [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram @thepiecespodcast, Twitter @thepiecespod, and check out our website - www.thepiecespodcast.com!

Thanks for listening!

We want to hear from you for our new segment, SHARE YOUR PIECE! Take a moment to enjoy our two minisode episodes (Press Play and Trust & Press Play and Have Joy) let us know what you got from the scripture or musical playlist. When you're ready email us and tell us about your experience!

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Sign up to receive our exclusive "Pieces Made Whole II" Playlist!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Today's featured song: Quiet x Elevation Rhythm Quiet (Stripped) x Elevation Rhythm

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

The lyrics say,

"Here we go again, my mind racing

And I can't seem to win

All these crazy thoughts and feelings

It's like it never ends

Until Your voice breaks through my noise

And I know I'm not alone, not alone

You will fight my battles

If I will just be still

Why would I keep running

When You're right here?

I'll just be quiet"

We'll reflect on the planting seeds in the current season that lead to joy in the future, How to experience stillness, what happens when you embrace the quiet, and the latest additions to The Listening Room. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room - Apple Music or Spotify

Subscribe, Comment, & download this podcast on your favorite listening platform. Email us at [email protected].

Follow us on Instagram @thepiecespodcast, Twitter @thepiecespod, and check out our website - www.thepiecespodcast.com!

Thanks for listening!

It's time for our second minisode of The Pieces Podcast! On this podcast we hope to facilitate opportunities to convene and learn more about God through music lead devotionals. Let's get excited to enjoy our love for music and Christ in one place.

On today's podcast, we'll get an alternative take on scripture and music for times where you need some uplifting. Despite what's happening, there is always a reason to find Joy within the midst of your circumstances. Whether its due to things that happened in the past, things already in progress in the now, or the hope in the future, how you choose to think about things is very important. For this special Bonus playlist, we remind you of these key scriptures and songs to turn to when you need a reminder.

Our Scripture playlist includes (NIV):

John 15:10–12 - "10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

Psalm 16:11 - "11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

Romans 15:13 - "13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Galatians 5:22–23 - "22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

James 1:2-4 - "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Philippians 4:4 - "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

Listen here: The Press Play and Have Joy Playlist - Apple Music

or Spotify

Note from the curator: Listen in order and be prepared for smooth transitions.

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The Pieces Podcast is officially 1 Year Old! Thank you to every guest co-host and listener for making the podcast what it is today!

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

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Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Philippians 4:4-5 "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. "

Today's featured song: Celebrate More x 116 feat. Lecrae, Andy Mineo, and Hulvey

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

The lyrics say,

"Tell me what it's all for

When you get what you want and you still want more

In the end, you know that life's the reward

So, baby, worry less

Uh, and celebrate more"

We'll reflect on the VERY FIRST YEAR of The Pieces Podcast, rejoicing in the Lord, learning to celebrate more in life, and the latest additions to The Listening Room. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room - Apple Music or Spotify

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Today we welcome a special guest, singer-songwriter, backup singer, and worship leader Whitney Wood. Whitney is well versed in embarking on journeys of unknowns and embracing the realness that comes along with the indefinites. This rawness leaks into her epically modern, soul-pop, and gospel infused sound. She is also a member of One House Worship of The Potter's House at OneLA. Follow her on Instagram (@whitneywoodmusic) to stay up to date on her newest musical drops.

Check out Whitney's Youtube Channel

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Psalm 25:14 TPT - "There's a private place reserved for the devoted lovers of Yahweh, where they sit near him and receive the revelation-secrets of his promises."

Today's featured song: Song of Restoration x Whitney Wood

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

Listen in as Whitney shares how she learned to navigate through the 'middle' of trials, how she dealt with feeling stuck and behind in life, the reality of not trusting God with everything, dealing with unbelief, shining her light in the music industry, and the importance of obedience and repentance. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room - Apple Music or Spotify

Justin Bieber's Tiny Desk Performance (Some explicit lyrics)

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Past Pieces Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

-Episode 43 - Help My Unbelief (feat. SIBLFE) - Apple or Spotify

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Thanks for listening!

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Sign up to receive our exclusive "Pieces Made Whole II" Playlist!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Psalms 139:23-24 NIV - Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Dangerous Prayers Bible App Reading Plan

Today's featured song: I Can't Give Up x Byron Cage

Scripture reference: 1 Kings 16:29 - 19:20

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

The lyrics say,

"I can't give up (I can't give up right now, I've come too far)

I can't give in (I'm not gonna give in and just throw it in)

I won't turn back (I got a road ahead of me that God wants me to go to)

I'm built to win (I'm built to win so say this)"

We'll learn about praying the dangerous prayer of David, how provision always follows where the Lord sends you, the story of Elijah and the moment where he almost gave up, and the latest additions to The Listening Room. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room - Apple Music or Spotify

The Freedom Experience: Where Do I Fit In? X Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly, Chandler Moore, and Judah Smith

116 Summer Twenty One x Reach Records Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

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Today we welcome a special guest, Pastor Josef Rasheed, lead pastor of Crossroads Covenant Church in Desoto, TX and Regional Coordinator of Africa with Serve Globally. He is a gifted pastor with a caring and sincere heart who enjoys sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people.

Check out Pastor Rasheed Singing His Favorite Song - More Than Enough

On today's podcast, we'll get into what anchor scriptures are, our next dissected song, and step into the listening room!

Anchor Scripture: An anchor scripture is that one scripture that holds a lot of power. It's a reminder that no matter how we might drift off or lose ourselves in the process of LIFE, it'll always help us recenter and remind us of the character and presence of God in our life.

Acts 20:24 NIV - 'But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus-the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.'

Today's featured songs:

Hold On (Just A Little While Longer) x Sounds of Blackness

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast Official Playlist - Apple Music or Spotify

Listen in as Josef shares his testimony of rededicating his life to Christ after being Muslim, his understanding of the term 'Unequally Yoked', how to heal from church hurt, how a community of love can transform your experience of Christ, the principles of Islam he still holds as practices in his everyday life, how music has opened up doors in his life, and his testimony of holding on in the midst of trouble. Tune into today's episode for the full breakdown.

The Listening Room: Check out the songs featured on today's episode!

Listen here: The Pieces Podcast The Listening Room - Apple Music or Spotify

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Past Pieces Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

-Episode 3 - King of Glory (feat. Aaqila Ward) - Apple or Spotify

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Thanks for listening!