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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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Shera Hicks shares with Tracey her incredible story of pain, prison, and preparing to kill the man abusing her, to discovering real love, forgiveness and a brand new life.
2:40- Shera's journey and what brought her to The Well
11:15- How Shera's life shifted and changed to love others
18:24- Locked up
22:20-How Shera's relationship with God helped her love and forgive herself
28:20- Employed at Hon's Honey and The Well
46:10- Shera's encouragement
47:13- How to connect to Shera
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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An injury, a destructive habit, and devastating floods in her town of Ellicott City Md, Shelley Sharkey, founder of Miss FIT, talks with Tracey about finding her strength and purpose through floods of disappointments.
2:44- How body image affected Shelley in her early years
22:00- A defining moment in Shelley and her mother’s relationship
27:08- The journey of fitness that lead Shelley to starting Miss FIT
33:09- “You can’t hate yourself into loving yourself”
36:44- When Miss FIT started
37:38- The mission statement of Miss FIT
41:46- The flooding in Historic Ellicott City and the impact it had on Miss FIT
48:35- Resources and where to find Miss FIT
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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5:40- How Mandisa is navigating these times
9:20- Building intimacy with Christ
14:02- Isaiah 54:5
17:12- Mandisa’s Word Warriors: Hiding the word of God in your heart
19:46- 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken man, God is faithful
24:25- Pointing people to Jesus through social media
26:30- Having conversations
Mandisa's advice about racism and culture
36:12- Mandisa and Tracey’s prayer
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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0:04:28- How Jessica developed a love for swimming
0:07:48- Jessica's spiritual journey
0:12:46- Overcoming anger
0:15:11- Forgiveness and meeting her birth mother
0:18:13- Psalm 139:14 "Fearfully and wonderfully made"
0:20:02-How does Jessica press through the pain?
0:29:24- Words of encouragement
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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2:12- Josh’s story how it all started
25:58- Pivital moment in Josh’s early life that lead to his love for helping the homeless later
29:20-How can people get involved?
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
Join our private Facebook Group
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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5:58- What does it mean to be a culture coach?
12:52- Nikki’s personal experience that lead her to this journey of helping people with culture coaching.
18:16- Better ways to approach the phrase “color blind”
28:18- Advice where to begin building relationships across cultures. Where do you start?
37:00- No excuses and no limitation. Exposure/environment.
39:00 When offense happens asking questions, pausing then listening. Staying curious. Conversations
45:00- How can people reach out to Nikki?
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
Join our private Facebook Group
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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5:13- How as a parent do you handle this time?
Explaining it to little ones. Equipping them.
12:03- Building your faith. Unshakable faith.
14:58- How Natalie is trusting God during this crisis, day by day
18:40- Practical tips
20:53- Tracey and Natalie reading Romans 8:18-39
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
Join our private Facebook Group
Follow Tracey
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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8:18- What is Strengths Finder?
16:20- 4 step process how to tap into those strengths
24:28- Anna’s journey with Strengths Finder
36:24- How knowing your strengths can help during this crisis
42:17- Moving forward with these Strengths Finders principles to make better changes
46:16- Resources how to take the assessment
47:39- Ways to connect with Anna
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
Join our private Facebook Group
Follow Tracey
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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7:42 - Why haven't we seen revival?
12:50 - Encouragement for feeling alone
14:40 - When did your faith become your own?
19:50 - Get to know Jesus
22:12 - What do you do when you spend time with God?
Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life.
Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years.
She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things:
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.
Join our private Facebook Group
Follow Tracey
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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.
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The Your Day Brighter® Podcast adds a dose of positivity to your morning routine. Join John Lawhon and Tiffanie Knight along with Tracey Tiernan as they set the tone for your day with a refreshing…
If you love the podcast, you'll love the radio show. John and Tiffanie host BRIGHT-FM Mornings from 6am-10am on BRIGHT-FM. If you are in the Baltimore/DC area, listen on your radio at 95.1FM. Live in Annapolis or on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1FM. And, if you live in Hagerstown, Frederick, and the tri-state area, you can listen on 104.7FM. Or, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.