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To make a short story long

To make a short story long

By Anny Ilisoi

Not-so-short conversations about faith, relationships, career, dreams, and everything else in life.. Find Anny Ilisoi bellow - Instagram: @annyilisoi www.instagram.com/annyilisoi
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Ep. 1 Welcome to “To make a short story long” with Anny Ilisoi

To make a short story long Apr 27, 2020

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Ep. 29 When you believe lies about your identity

Ep. 29 When you believe lies about your identity

“When you and I choose to believe a lie about ourselves, it’s one of these three lies we believe: I’m helpless. I’m worthless. I’m unlovable.” - Get out of your head, Jennie Allen
May 24, 202112:13
Ep. 28 Rule of Life

Ep. 28 Rule of Life

What is a rule of life and how can it point you to Jesus?
May 17, 202112:07
Ep. 27 Do not grow weary in doing good.

Ep. 27 Do not grow weary in doing good.

What does it mean to do good? How do we overcome when we grow weary in our faith? I talk about this and more in this episode!
May 03, 202114:43
Ep. 26 Preach the gospel (and use your words)

Ep. 26 Preach the gospel (and use your words)

Today I talk about our mission in life as Christians: sharing the good news of Jesus! Whatever stage of life you are in single, married, in high school or college - this should be our main focus.
Apr 19, 202119:12
Ep. 25 Laziness: The struggle to steward our gifts well and work whole heartedly for the Lord

Ep. 25 Laziness: The struggle to steward our gifts well and work whole heartedly for the Lord

In recent years there have been many incredible books that have talked about the harm of hustle and busy on our lives. But what if that is not your struggle? I think most of us have struggled with laziness at one time or another; in today’s episode I talk about how laziness (like busyness) is not God honoring.
Mar 15, 202125:16
Ep. 24 If you struggle with spending time with God.

Ep. 24 If you struggle with spending time with God.

I’m back! Do you struggle to spend time with God? Everyone has seasons where we have struggled with this but maybe your season has lasted years! In this episode I discuss what it means to love God, why we have such a hard time spending time with God, and what we can do about it!
Mar 01, 202133:47
Ep. 23 Mental Health part 2 - A conversation with Justin Talkish

Ep. 23 Mental Health part 2 - A conversation with Justin Talkish

In this episode I have a conversation with Justin, a mental health counselor, coworker, and friend. We get to hear a little bit about his life story and what led him to become a counselor. We also discuss mental health in this crazy season, weird youth group games, and how the gospel fits in it all.
Nov 17, 202001:01:24
Ep. 22 Mental Health: Part 1

Ep. 22 Mental Health: Part 1

In this episode I discuss seven things that have helped me with my mental health in this season. Abiding, being with people, journaling, focusing on others, and several other things that have been helpful during this time.
Nov 02, 202026:54
Ep. 21 How to Glorify God at work
Oct 13, 202016:21
Ep, 20 Gratitude

Ep, 20 Gratitude

Today I talk about gratitude. Why I think it’s important, how I practice it, and some specific things I’m grateful for in this season.
Sep 29, 202026:14
Ep. 19 My thoughts on the Enneagram and personal development
Sep 21, 202033:58
Ep. 18 Christian dating with Nate Elsheimer and Ty Whitman
Sep 07, 202051:12
Ep. 17 Get to know me

Ep. 17 Get to know me

In today’s podcast I answer some get to know me questions!
Aug 31, 202019:35
Ep. 16 Insecurity

Ep. 16 Insecurity

Today I talk about what I do and think about when I’m feeling insecure.
Aug 24, 202022:07
Ep. 15 Two signs of Christian maturity

Ep. 15 Two signs of Christian maturity

There are many signs of a mature Christian, but today I am going to be talking about just two! 1) Not being swayed by every teaching out there 2) Speaking the truth in love
Aug 17, 202022:42
Ep. 14 Authenticity is a word I used to hate

Ep. 14 Authenticity is a word I used to hate

What does it mean to be truly authentic? Hint: it’s not being ruled by your emotions.
Aug 03, 202029:38
Ep. 13 A recap of 2020 and how I’ve been

Ep. 13 A recap of 2020 and how I’ve been

If you are anything like me and my friends, you have probably felt like the first half of 2020 has been 5 years wrapped up in one. In this (very chatty) episode I discuss how I’ve been during 2020; from breakups to family stuff to racial issues - it’s been a wild ride.
Jul 27, 202036:20
Ep. 12 What God has been teaching me during COVID

Ep. 12 What God has been teaching me during COVID

I talk about several things God has been re-teaching me during the COVID-19 period.
Jul 20, 202019:04
Ep. 11 Uninvited

Ep. 11 Uninvited

Today I talk about my favorite quotes from the book Uninvited by Lisa TerKeurst.
Jul 13, 202053:33
Ep. 10 My money motto

Ep. 10 My money motto

Today I talk about some money guidelines I have for myself.
Jun 29, 202021:09
Ep. 9 Practical conflict resolution tips

Ep. 9 Practical conflict resolution tips

Today we discuss some very practical conflict resolution tips. What do you say during conflict and how do you say it?
Jun 22, 202028:17
Ep. 8 Victory in the here and now

Ep. 8 Victory in the here and now

What does it look like to have victory right now? When life is hard and not like you imagined it to be, where is the hope for our present victory?
Jun 15, 202034:08
Ep. 7 A conversation about identity with Heather Vereide

Ep. 7 A conversation about identity with Heather Vereide

In this episode Anny and Heather talk about their identity in Christ.
Jun 08, 202036:01
Ep. 6 Justice: A word study

Ep. 6 Justice: A word study

I read 130 verses in the Bible about Justice.
Jun 01, 202032:51
Ep. 5 Grief with Jackie Kerney

Ep. 5 Grief with Jackie Kerney

Today I have a conversation with my friend Jackie about grief. How it looked like in her life, how to support friends that are going through grief, and relying on God through it all.
May 25, 202046:18
Ep. 4 Rest, burnout, boundaries, and sabbath

Ep. 4 Rest, burnout, boundaries, and sabbath

Today we are talking through how burnout and busyness effect our lives, what we can do about it, and how boundaries and sabbath helped me rest.
May 18, 202028:33
Ep. 3 Abiding in the vine

Ep. 3 Abiding in the vine

Today we talk about what it means and looks like to abide in the vine. We also touch on spiritual disciplines and a “Rule of life.”
May 11, 202022:22
Ep. 2 The long game with Josh Fleming

Ep. 2 The long game with Josh Fleming

There is a season for everything in life. Josh offers some encouragement for when you are going through the difficult seasons.
May 04, 202036:04
Ep. 1 Welcome to “To make a short story long” with Anny Ilisoi

Ep. 1 Welcome to “To make a short story long” with Anny Ilisoi

This is my first ever episode! I will be introducing the podcast: what it’s going to be about, why I started it etc. You will also get to know a little bit about me and what I’ve been up to!
Apr 27, 202019:04