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  • A Juneteenth Conversation with Pastor George Hopkins
    Tracey has a conversation with George Hopkins, the pastor of Gallery Church in Southwest Baltimore, Maryland. They discuss race, and the history of Juneteenth.This was an interview that aired on 95.1 SHINE-FM on June 19, 2020.We hope you enjoy this special bonus episode!If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FMMornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning forthe perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because yourmornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimorearea, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore ofMaryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are atbrightfm.com.Join our private Facebook GroupFollow TraceyFollow TiffanieFollow John

    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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    14 min
  • From Planning to Kill My Abuser to Becoming God's Girl

    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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    49 min
  • Getting Your Grit Back

    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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    49 min
  • Mrs. Almighty

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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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    41 min
  • Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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

    Follow Tiffanie

    Follow John

    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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    33 min
  • Bright Lights in the City

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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

    Follow Tiffanie

    Follow John

    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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    33 min
  • Not Just Black and White

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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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    Follow John

    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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    47 min
  • Build Your Faith When Life Is Good

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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

    Follow Tiffanie

    Follow John

    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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    28 min
  • Identify Your Superpower

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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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    52 min
  • Famous Name, Personal Faith with Anne Graham Lotz

    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:

    1. Everyone needs hope and encouragement.
    2. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world.
    3. We can learn from absolutely anyone.
    4. Life is better when we do it with God
    5. Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are.

    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

    Follow Tiffanie

    Follow John

    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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    29 min

About Your Day Brighter®

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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…