i think self-control is one of the hardest things sometimes. i really relate to Paul when he said that things he wants to do he doesn't do yet the things he doesn't want to do, he does (Romans 7:15)! self-control is impossible with human strength, but with God nothing is impossible.

join me in this exploration of self-control. i cover topics such as lust and fasting to exemplify the realities of self-control but also to show us that self-control is possible.

my song rec for this episode is 'camp' by Lord's Child, Montell Fish, and Antoine Bradford. i absolutely love this song and i hope you can see why :')

"oh for grace to trust Him more..."

a very personal episode about the difficulties of trusting God and the necessity of trusting God. how do we trust Him? why should we trust Him? have a listen :)

enjoy and remember to keep shining your light!

Song Recommendations:

- Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus (by Church of the City)

- Firm Foundation (by Cody Carnes and Maverick City Music)

- Jireh (by Maverick City Music)

Welcome back!!

I have a lot to say about these three topics so get comfortable, have a listen, and I hope you learn something new :)

Remember to keep shining your light.

What is Church really about? Sundays are important for sure, but why? Why does Church matter? What even is a Church? Have a listen to my thoughts on these questions and more.

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By God's grace, we have reached the end of 2022! It's been a year and we give God thanks. Have a listen to what i have to say about these past 365 days and thoughts on the next.

God bless, protect, and guide us all into the new year and throughout in Jesus name. 

(also - keep an eye on the Instagram (@theshininglightpodcast) for the link to my 2022 playlist!!)

Remember to keep shining your light in 2023 :)

God's love. What else can be said but that it is a great thing.

In this ep, i ask and answer 3 questions: What is God's love? Why does it matter ? Can it truly satisfy?

Listen to find out my answers :)

Remember to keep shining your light (and enjoy the festive season!)

the prayer of salvation :

“Dear God,

I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.”

get comfortable because it's another reflections episode!

In this episode, I share my current favourite songs (playlist to follow soon!!), things I've been learning on love, self-esteem, worship, and more. Have a listen to where my heart is right now. I hope this encourages and helps you in some way :)

keep shining your light!

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Part 2! This episode concludes the series on 'the works of the flesh'. I hope you learn something from it :)

If you feel prompted to start a life in Christ or rededicate your life to Christ, this is the prayer to pray:

“Dear God,

I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.”

Recommended Next Steps after this prayer:

- pray (talk to God) that God gives you wisdom of what to do

- get a Bible (and/or download the Bible App)

- join a Bible-believing Church 

- start reading the Book of Mark in the Bible 

- don't focus on your old life/sin. You've been made new in Jesus Christ <3

Some Resources (all available on YouTube): 

- Billy Graham sermons

- Dr Charles Stanley sermons 

- Desiring God videos

- Jackie Hill Perry sermons 

- The Bible Project videos 

- Switch Youth videos 

I pray this helps you and may God continue to strengthen us in the faith in Jesus name. Amen.

Keep shining your light :)

Trigger Warning - S.A (s. assault) is briefly mentioned from 32.50 minutes - 34.15 minutes. Please skip past this section if you would like to.

The works of the flesh. Sin. It's such a big topic I've split it into multiple episodes!

But seriously, following on from the last episode (the fruits of the Spirit), I believe it's important that we know what the works of the flesh are so that we can know what we are avoiding (or know what we need to repent of - there's no shame in it!)

Please know that I never seek to judge anyone through these episodes so don't feel like I'm condemning or judging you - I'm not. I'm simply trying to make what the Bible says clearer to us so we can live lives pleasing to God.

I hope you gain wisdom from this episode by the grace of God, and remember to keep shining your light :)

(The Jackie Hill Perry Sermon I mentioned - In a sexual society, we have need of endurance : A short talk - YouTube )

welcome back!

I hope everyone had a great summer and I'm so excited to share a new episode!! 

So...the fruits of the Spirit: old-school theology or relevant part of modern Christianity? (spoiler - they are very much still relevant!) This episode explores what the fruits of the Spirit are and of course how we can apply them to our daily life. 

Enjoy :)

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