Unashamed and Free

I originally recorded this video for my Instagram account and I didn't plan on posting it as a podcast episode. However, I realized that many of my podcast listeners don't follow me on Instagram. I wanted to provide a brief update on my plans for the rest of 2020.

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Dianna continues sharing her journey in this episode around the shame she experienced having a premature baby. Kaden, her miracle baby, was born at 23 weeks into the world covered in prayer. The power of prayer and community helped Dianna cling to the Lord. Becoming a mother, gave Dianna the continued courage to heal so that she could provide a better life for her son.

Dianna is saved by God, a wife, mother of two amazing sons, an advocate for women and children, budding entrepreneur, and writer. She is currently completing her degree in psychology as she champions for mothers of premature babies and families of children with special needs.

Be on the lookout for her new blog Dee's Hang Out Suite, a safe place for moms!

Connect with Dianna:

• Blog
• Instagram: Personal and Be Bold Business Account

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 17: Slave Minds
• Scriptures Mentioned: Hezekiah facing the wall (Isaiah 38:2-5, 2 Kings 20:2-3), Joshua 1:9, Hebrew 10:25
• This Week's Belt of Truth: "The promises of God are true. He will never leave you nor forsake you. You are His child. You are loved and His grace and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life." - Dianna Tymes

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Today, my friend Dianna Tymes shares her struggles with shame from molestation and past sexual sin. Shame first entered Dianna's life when she was molested as a young child and resulted in her keeping negative secrets and increased her feelings of insecurity. Not knowing how to deal with this shame and other complex things going on in her life, Dianna struggled with anger and fighting. Listen in as Dianna shares how salvation transformed her and how Jesus is continually exfoliating her shame.

Dianna is saved by God, a wife, mother of two amazing sons, an advocate for women and children, budding entrepreneur, and writer. She is currently completing her degree in psychology as she champions for mothers of premature babies and families of children with special needs.

Be on the lookout for her new blog Dee's Hang Out Suite, a safe place for moms!

Connect with Dianna:

• Blog
• Instagram: Personal and Be Bold Business Account

Resources Mentioned

• Dianna's Blog
• Shady Grove Fertility
• Episode 10&11: Laying Aside Sexual Sin (Part I&II)
• Scriptures Mentioned: Proverbs 3:5

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Kenya Denise is a young believer in Christ with a passion for changing the standard of beauty through the transparency of her own story and as a licensed Esthetician in Chicago, IL. She recently launched her skincare business Unfading Beauty Skin Care with the mission to encourage beauty from the inside out through skincare services, products, and knowledge.

In today's episode, Kenya shares how the seeds of colorism planted a belief in her mind that her skin color was not beautiful. These seeds led to unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and constant comparison. Kenya shares how God has led her on a journey of unpacking this lie and affirming her value in Him.

Connect with Kenya on:

• Book a Virtual Skin Consultation
• Purchase Unfading Beauty Skin Care Products
• Unfading Beauty Skincare Instagram
• Kenya's Personal Instagram
• Email Kenya at [email protected]

Resources Mentioned

• The Social Dilemma
• Kenya's YouTube Video: Insecurity, Make Up & God
• Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Peter 3:3-4, Ezekiel 28:11-19
• This Week's Belt of Truth: 1 Peter 3:3-4

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Angie Pryor was the first person I interviewed on this podcast. In 2018, she shared her incredible story of overcoming molestation, domestic violence, and the shame of abortion. She is back with an update on her journey out of shame into freedom. Since our first interview, Angie has lost 80lbs and has gained a new mindset. In this episode, she shares about her lifelong struggles with weight and insecurity. Listen in as Angie testifies about what God has done in her life in the last 2 years.

Angie was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. She has been married to her husband, Michael (Mike), for 13 years. Angie has two children Patience and Isaiah. She is also the proud grandmother of her beautiful grandchild, MacKenzie. She attends Chicago West Bible Church with her family where she serves on staff as the Ministry Assistant. Mike and Angie also serve as leaders of the prayer team.

Connect with Angie on:

• Facebook
• Instagram

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 3: Angela Pryor
• Episode 4: Mike Pryor
• The Renewing of the Mind Project by Barb Raveling
• Bright Line Eating
• Bible Studies Angie Mentioned: Armor of God, Discerning the Voice of God, Breaking Free, Gideon
• Scriptures Mentioned: Luke 10:27, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 12:1-2
• This Week's Belt of Truth: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

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In today's episode, I interview Certified Professional Life Coach Janet Pisani about her struggles with shame, bitterness, and private grief around her life long battle with chronic illness. Despite her struggles, Janet has learned to seek the Lord for healing and coaches others on how to move forward through life transitions and chronic illness.

Janet Pisani was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the youngest of 4 and was born with muscular dystrophy. Janet attended college and graduate school in Pittsburgh and was later hired as a job coach for the physically disabled. After graduate school, she started her own business as a corporate image consultant. She quit her business to become a caretaker for three years for her mother. She recently became a Certified Professional Life Coach. Janet steers women in transition through the waters of uncertainty so they can become everything God has equipped them to be.

Connect with Janet at:

• Website: www.janetpisanilifecoach.com
• Instagram: @janetpisani
• Email: [email protected]

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 21 & 22: Unashamed to Dream (Jamie Miller)
• Episode 32: Darren Greenfield
• Episode 30: Barb Raveling
• Christian Coach Institute (The coaching school Janet and I attended)
• Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 23, Psalm 91, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 139
• This Week's Belt of Truth: Psalm 139; "He is Creator, whatever He creates is good. I am good because I was created by God."- Janet Pisani

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This week, I interview my friend Darren Greenfield about the shame he experienced from having two unexpected children. He talks about the tension his past decisions have caused in his current life and his struggles with understanding his identity. We dive into what happens when black men don't allow themselves to heal from their shame and anger. This episode is packed with gems of truth that will help you move forward in your journey out of shame into freedom.

Darren Greenfield is a pastor who has a desire to lead people in socio-economically diverse communities in spiritual and physical renewal as they are reconciled to God and one another through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Darren is a Lead Pastor of Vision and Teaching at Christ Centered Church and also works as an Organizational strategist for Invert Strategies. He is married to the beautiful, smart, and funny Adina Greenfield and they have a 7 year old daughter, Addison Greenfield, who brings so much energy and love to their family.

Resources Mentioned

• Who Do You Say That I AM? by Becky Harling
• Honey Boy Movie
• Episode 6: Jon Kelly Part I; Episode 7: Jon Kelly Part II
• Navigate the Journey Life Plan
• The Invisible Bond: How to Break Free From Your Sexual Past
• Betrayal's Baby
• God of All Comfort: A Trinitarian Response to the Horrors of This World
• Scriptures Mentioned: The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar (Genesis 16; 21) and The story of Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
• This Week's Belt of Truth: Psalm 139:13; "Nobody knows your identity or nobody can form your identity better than your Creator." -Darren Greenfield

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Today, I chat with my friend, Richard (Dick) Lewis, about his battle with alcoholism and his road to sobriety. He shares the moment when he realized that alcohol had become an idol in his life and how drinking was a symptom of his self-centeredness. Through a surrendered heart and the power of the Holy Spirit, Dick is now walking in freedom no longer allowing alcohol to be an idol in his life.

Dick was born in Washington DC and grew up there and in New York. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Economics, and from the University of Chicago with an MBA in Econometrics. Dick has been married to his wife Nora for 36 years and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He and Nora have started and built several very successful businesses, and Dick is currently Chairman of SSDC Services, which they acquired in 2013. Dick and Nora are very active in church planting, both in the US and Internationally, and also support a variety of other outreach and community-focused ministries. He and Nora are members of Chicago West Bible Church in Chicago and Harvest North Phoenix in Arizona.

Resources Mentioned

• Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Paul David Tripp
• Scriptures Mentioned: Exodus 20:3, Psalm 23, The Lord's Prayer
• This Week's Belt of Truth: 1 Corinthians 10:13

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Romans 12:2 instructs us to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Have you ever wondered how to renew your mind and what steps to take? Today, I interview Barb Raveling author of The Renewing of the Mind Project. Her book provides practical tools like truth journaling to help you experience a transformed mind. Barb shares how renewing her mind helped her walk in freedom from emotional eating and fear of rejection.

Barb Raveling is the author of six books and Bible studies including Freedom from Emotional Eating, Freedom from Procrastination, and the Renewing of the Mind Project. She is also the host of the Christian Habits Podcast and the Taste for Truth Podcast. She and her husband have been married for 38 years and have four adult children.

Connect with Barb at:

• Website: https://barbraveling.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbRaveling
• Podcasts: Christian Habits Podcast and Taste for Truth

Resources Mentioned

• Truth Journaling
• Barb's Books: Taste for Truth, Freedom from Emotional Eating, I Deserve a Donut, The Renewing of the Mind Project, Freedom from Procrastination, RALLY: A Personal Growth Bible Study
• Scriptures Mentioned: 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5
• This Week's Belt of Truth: God is Enough. I don't need my own glory, I can rest in His glory. - Barb Raveling

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On Sunday, I celebrated my 35th birthday by remembering...remembering who God has been in my life. I remembered the many miracles He has allowed me to experience and the many ways He has kept me.

Shame can keep us frozen in our trauma blocking memories of God's presence and faithfulness in our lives. The act of remembering is stewarding the countless stories of God showing up and showing out throughout our journeys.

Take a moment to remember with me. Take a moment to reflect on the memorials of God's goodness that you have forgotten. Listen in as I share my stones of remembrance and ways you can cultivate the art of remembering.

Resources Mentioned

• Chicago Botanic Garden
• Illinois Holocaust Museum
• The Advent Book
• Episode 5: Freedom
• Who You've Always Been by Hope Darst
• Scriptures Mentioned: Joshua 4, Psalm 139, I Peter 2:5
• This Week's Belt of Truth: Hebrews 13:8

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