Why I Believe

When Colleen Smith left Wichita, Kansas for Baltimore, Maryland, she has non idea the healing and ministry that God wanted to do both in and through her life. What initially started as a one year nannying position became a twenty year life-changing journey that has shifted the trajectory of not only her life but countless others.

"It's more than a ministry, it's my life," Colleen said.

Colleen's powerful journey of overcoming an abusive past and several addictions is a powerful example of what can happen when we truly say yes to God and allow Him to get the final say over our lives.

Connect with Colleen:
All Platforms: @colleensamantha

In 2021, there are sexualized images portrayed in music, television, on social media...pretty much everywhere. However, there are not many people, especially women, being transparent about the adverse effects our hypersexualized society can have on one's faith.

In this episode of the Why I Believe podcast, Nicole Bethany candidly shares about her journey with Christ and the lessons she's learned on her journey towards purity. 

We pray that this episode helps you to identify the areas of your life that you should begin surrendering to God. He wants to walk WITH you. You can run to the Father. 

Connect with Nicole Bethany:
Instagram:  @Nicole.bethanyy
Podcast: @plugin.podcast
YouTube: Nicole Bethany

In 2021, there are sexualized images portrayed in music, television, on social media...pretty much everywhere. However, there are not many people, especially women, being transparent about the adverse effects our hypersexualized society can have on one's faith.

In this episode of the Why I Believe podcast, Nicole Bethany candidly shares about her journey with Christ and the lessons she's learned on her journey towards purity. 

We pray that this episode helps you to identify the areas of your life that you should begin surrendering to God. He wants to walk WITH you. You can run to the Father. 

Connect with Nicole Bethany:
Instagram:  @Nicole.bethanyy
Podcast: @plugin.podcast
YouTube: Nicole Bethany

Have you ever felt like you were going through something that no one around you could understand? There's no title, status or position that can help soothe the pain that you are experiencing. 

We all experience rock bottom moments in life. But how we bounce back from them is what matters the most.

Meet Paris from Maryland. 

In this week's podcast episode, Paris and I bonded over a similar collegiate experience that left us both at the feet of Jesus searching for peace and solace in Him. From book recommendations to song recommendations, it is our prayer that this episode ministers to the places in you that need it the most. 

Connect with Paris:
Instagram: @_parisbrooke_
YouTube: Parisbrooke

I hope you're ready to laugh because this week's candid conversation with Jasmine Ethington will bring you just as many gut-wrenching laughs as it will hard truth bombs. Jasmine is a Pre-K teacher and content creator currently residing in New Mexico. Her witty comebacks laced with God's wisdom and truth from the Word make this a conversation that you don't want to miss.

Connect with Jasmine:
IG: @allthingsjazzy
YouTube: AllThingsJasmine

Scriptures Mentioned:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Ephesians 3:20-21
Esther 4:14
Psalm 1:1-3
Proverbs 16:7

Kristian Bulliner, a Chicago native and lover of all things Friends, shares her faith journey during this weeks episode. She learned how to trust God through both the highs and the lows of life, truly rooting her faith in the characteristics of WHO God is and not WHAT He can do.

Follow Kristian on IG: @kristianbulliner

Mia Fields Podcast Link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c3-nyc/id1070613870?i=1000421124095

Scriptures Mentioned:

Job

Psalm 103

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Daniel 6

Tamarra Jean, a Haitian-American creative, shares her faith journey of living in what she declares as, “a piece of heaven,” in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, she had to learn how to develop faith and trust in God for herself, past what her parents taught her about faith. 

Connect with Tamarra:

IG/Twitter: @apieceof.tee

Facebook: Tamarra Jean

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Faith. Community. Same sex attraction. Trust. Depression. 

Scriptures Mentioned:

Isaiah 41:10

Psalm 46:5

Jeremiah 29:11

Proverbs 3:5-6

Links Mentioned:

Michael Todd - Relationship Goals Series

Jerry Flowers - Redefined TV

Connect with Why I Believe:

IG: @_whyibelieve

Cashapp: $whyibelieve

Resilience is defined as "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness."

On this week's episode, Baltimore-native, Morgan Cobbs shares her empowering story of perseverance and faith to continue trusting God despite the reality she saw in front of her. As a creative, she loves to talk about all things’ purpose, inspiration, faith, and lifestyle! 

We pray that this conversation brings you inspiration, insight and encouragement in whatever season you are in.

Ways to support Morgan:
Instagram: @herstrulymorgancobbs
Twitter: @herstrulymc
Blog: herstrulymorgancobbs.com

Ways to support Why I Believe:
Instagram: @_whyibelieve
Cashapp: $whyibelieve

Renee McGirt, a small business owner and community advocate, shares her story of redemption and resilience as she met God during a stint in prison, where she quickly learned how to trust Him when things didn't look how she thought they would. As she continues to grow in her faith, she strives to remain obedient to God at all times. 

In 2020, she launched Hydrate Tulsa, which exists to hydrate the souls in need through the love of God. Renee saw a need in her community to help people experiencing homelessness and mobilized using the resources she had at her disposal. She is doing her part to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the Earth.

Scriptures mentioned during episode: Romans 8:18, Jeremiah 1:5.

To support Renee, check her out on Instagram:
@renee.mcgirt
@hydratetulsa

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