Be Encouraged! Podcast with Jackie Brindle

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 128! 

Thanks again for joining me! I hope you enjoyed the last episode on getting worry out of the picture! 

How did you do? 

This week, I am going to dive into giving God our YES! 

We are unpacking how to live, by taking one step, towards God, at a time. We are encouraging you to desire to pursue a life more in step with His plan than our own. 

Being obedient to the call and purpose placed on our lives takes courage! It takes bold faith! 

And what better person than to encourage us to be wildly obedient in our faith than Trisha Fenimore. Trisha is married with two young children and you can find her more commonly in Instagram world, speaking how God has changed her life. And when I say changed —- I mean transformed. Trisha holds nothing back from her background of being an Atheist, former racist, and alcoholic. She also dives into all of this in her new book called “Pray for Them”. Trisha is a walking example of what God’s grace and power can do through our lives with one small step of obedience time and time again! 

If that just didn’t make you want to speed up and get to the encouragement, I don’t know what else will! 

So let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are —BE ENCOURAGED! 

Also — don’t forget to share this episode in IG world and tag be_encouraged_podcast to all your family and friends with this fresh perspective on wildfire obedience! 

Let’s go - and be encouraged! 

Heyyy! It’s me, your host, Jackie Brindle. You are listening to episode 127. 

I am here to give you another bite-sized bit of encouragement. 

I first, would like to thank you for making space to listen. 

In particular, this episode’s topic will add value to your life, as I unpack one of the most commonalities all humans face.

WORRY! 

I have a feeling that you might have a lot on your plate, which means you might have the added weight of worry on your shoulders. 

Friend, if you need to relieve some of that worry and be encouraged by ways to battle worry in your life. Then keep on listening! 

So grab a cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are, be encouraged!

Welcome, to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 126! 

Thank you for making space in your busy day to press play! If you have some downtime today, please consider writing a raving review on Apple Podcast, or share the episode to my IG handle @be_encouraged_podcast in your stories, or text the link to a friend, so that So MANY more, can be encouraged, like you! 

Now, have you ever felt the need or desire for connection with others? I believe we are all made to be connected. 

Sometimes we don’t even realize how much we truly need it or would benefit from it. Sometimes, it might be easier to not branch out or share out with friends of what’s really going on inside. 

After all, it’s hard to know who to share things with. 

But can I give you hope today? If you are feeling like you need connection — PRAY about it! 

Recently, I completed a bible study with a group of women, whom I never really met until before the meeting. Why? Because I unspokenly said indirectly to God, “It would be nice to be connected. It would be nice to be around other women who ‘get it’.” 

And so when I got this invitation —- I jumped at the chance to go on a blind study small group with my new friend Heather who asked me to go with her. And the best part was, she didn’t know I said those things to God or have a clue of how much I was deeply desperate for connection, especially in the area of motherhood. 

I was so hungry and thirsty to know I wasn’t alone and to be poured into. Each time, I met with these incredibly strong and beautifully humbled women of God, I gained insight. I got my confidence back in areas I didn’t feel strong in. I examined my heart and was so reminded not only that I wasn’t alone but how loved I am that God would design a particular group for me to be a part of so I could grow not only as a mother, but in my marriage as well. 

I didn’t realize the power of not only abiding in God, but how powerful it is when others around you are doing the same (flawed and all) and yet, point you back to Jesus. These women were treasures that inspired me to be more like Him, to give myself grace upon grace, and to remind me that it’s okay to open up and ask for help or prayer in an area I was struggling in. 

Today, I encourage you to be vulnerable, pray about a divine connection with other women who will point you back to Jesus. There is relief in that release when you trust other people enough to share it out! 

That’s what I am going to deep dive into on this podcast. If you are feeling the tug on your heart for connection, I pray this is the exact encouragement you need to hear to lift you up and onward! 

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie

Resources:

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 125, with Julie Seals! Today, she is a speaker, author, and an ordained minister. She has a wonderful husband, Mike, who works with her in their Prison Ministry. Julie also leads “Her Hope Recovery Ministry”. Among all the things she does, it’s the core of who she is that really shines. 

And today, let me ask you a question. Have you ever said to yourself, the age old statement, “Never will I ______ (insert what you are thinking now.) Maybe you are asking yourself, “Will this bad circumstance or accumulation of a series of never ending bad breaks ever end?” 

Or perhaps it’s a perspective you are holding onto and need a reminder from Mark Batterson who said, don’t put a period where God is placing a comma. 

Julie stirs up the encouragement for all of us who can get tied down to thoughts that imprision us to believe the lies that tell us never or never will I see ______ happen. 

Julie’s life was not always so full of hope. She had many reasons to give up. Many reasons for the people around her to stop praying for her, and write her life off as another one who missed their opportunities in life. 

Julie is a living testimony to why we should, “Never say Never!” 

Julie unpacks pieces of her miraculous story, which you can hear more of from her newly released book called, “All My Hope, A Prisoner No More.” link to get your own copy is in the show notes. She also shares ways we can end the cycle of saying never and stirring up encouragement to live by faith and not by sight. 

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run and wherever you are, BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

Are you walking through a moment in your life that you feel utterly powerless? Is it hard to trust God? Do you feel surrounded by thoughts or people that attack your character? Perhaps, the situation has you feeling trapped and cornered.

How do we battle feeling stuck, in a rut, or hard to trust God at the moment?

I get it! Life is difficult to hold onto the shield of faith.

Therefore, let me give you a bit of encouragement that will stir your heart and help you take the next step with Godly confidence!

The Bible says in Proverbs 3:5-6,

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not (do not depend on) on your understanding. (6) Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take (make your paths straight)." (NLT)

It's so easy to read this and get hung up on the "Trust the Lord" part and forget how hard it is to not lean on our understanding!

It's a struggle is real!

But if we read above in verses 1-4 in Proverbs, it reminds us that we have fatherly advice to forget the commands and teachings of the Lord, which the Bible reveals to us.

We can be reminded in Psalm 139 how fully known by God we are and anything we try to hide from Him, He already knows.

I don't know what struggles you are facing today, this past month, week, or year, but if you are feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you have no room to move.... then THIS message WILL encourage you!

You do not battle alone. God is powerful when we feel powerless. BE ENCOURAGED!

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are today ---- BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Resources mentioned in today's episode.

Hello and Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle.

You are listening to episode 123, with guest speaker Jessie Seneca! 

Are you a fighter? Are you walking through uncertainty? Do you need some encouragement to have COURAGE!?

LISTEN TO THIS!!

Jessie is a breath of fresh air, as she speaks hope all over this episode! Jessie is a fighter. A mom of 2 beautiful and kind-hearted daughters who love Jesus and has been blessed by her marriage to John for over 36 years. She now also has grandbabies who light up her life and loves to spend time with them.

But nothing prepared her for the uncertainty of the recent news she got when she realized that the Cushings Syndrome that she had when she was 27 years old with two babies by her side would come back a few months ago. 

Jessie speaks to all of us who go through really hard realities and uncertainties as a pivotal time to see it as an opportunity. She reminds us that we can sit in fear, bitterness, frustration, or self-pity or cling to Jesus who is the answer to it all. Jessie doesn’t sugarcoat the hard road she has faced over these past few months and what is up ahead, but she breathes hope to us all who are walking through uncharted waters. 

As Jessie is the founder of More of Him Ministries, and the author of several books, well-renowned Christian speaker, she now embraces the other side of ministry, allowing others to care for her. If you are the person who is sitting on the bench right now, and people are taking care of you, that’s okay! Let them! Because there’s JOY in that! 

I can’t wait for you to be encouraged to live courageously through times of uncertainty you face today! As Jessie said in this podcast, it’s time to Saddle Up! There’s More in store for you today! 

So Saddle up, my friends! Get on your walk or run and wherever you are and BE ENCOURAGED!

To learn more about the host, Jackie Brindle click the link below.

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. You are listening to episode 122 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle. 

On this episode, I invited a former guest speaker, Heather Youpa - from episode 120- to return to the show! This time, we have a surprise for you! Our roles will be switched and she will ask me the questions. 

In this episode, you will get a chance to get to know me a little better. I am humbled and honored to share with you what’s been the heartbeat behind the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I will unravel a little backstory about where my faith foundation started as we talked about that importance from episode 121! 

Heather also intertwines episodes 88, 89, and 90 from previous episodes, and relates the message of “BELIEVE, RECEIVE, and ACHIEVE” to encourage us all, to stay the course so that we can accomplish all the good things God has in store for us! 

In addition to learning more about the backbone of who I am and the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast — you will hear where it’s heading in 2024! I elaborate on the meaning of my word for the year, JOY! Hopefully, it will be a treasure to remind yourself of because life is not easy and we all need that reminder of JOY – Jesus Over Your Story! The race isn’t over until it’s over. I pray this gives you the endurance to keep on keepin’ on and ONWARD!

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Hello and welcome back everyone, to the first episode of the NEW YEAR - 2024 for the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 121. This episode will be part 1 of 2 episodes.

You are going to get to know our guest speaker, Jessica Momose over the next two episodes as she takes part 1 and discusses the foundation of faith-based functional medicine versus functional medicine. Jess has a nursing degree and has worked in the mainstream healthcare industry for years. Recently, she became passionate about learning how functional medicine can help fill in the gaps of what was missing in her health journey. Therefore, she turned off the beaten path and discovered functional medicine. 

Before we dive into Jess’s story and the information that she will share, I want also to provide a legal statement. Anything said on part 1 and part 2 of episode 121 of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast is information presented only to inform the audience listening. It is not to treat or intended to replace professional medical advice and is not a treatment plan. What is mentioned is this episode is here to explain, inform, and encourage you in your health journey. We are not responsible for any liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. We are simply describing our views and making every effort to try to bring correct information, keeping in mind I am still learning and want to present the common views of functional and faith-based medicine to the best of our ability. Again, please consult a healthcare professional if you should have any questions or concerns about your health. 

With all that said, in the first part of our episode, we will be unpacking some of the foundational components to the e-book that Jessica wrote called, “Foundational Stones: A Faith-Based Guide to Healthy Living”.

Also, have you ever wondered what goal setting and prayer have to do with sustaining you in your health journey!? How can that impact us in the long game?

I am inspired and I hope you will be too by Jess’s wealth of health and wellness knowledge and inspiration from her own life to empower us onward!

Very inspiring! I can relate and connect to what she shares with us. 

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie

Resources:

Learn more about Jessica and Ebenezer Wellness LLC. by clicking the link below:

Does it ever feel like life is messy? Not the picture-perfect life you dreamed of or thought of how the day would go? Dishes still in the sink, and laundry still has to get done? Or let’s dig a little deeper. Perhaps your story intertwines some messy chapters. I know I have talked about this topic but I want to go deeper!

In recent episodes, we talked about being overlooked and dealing with shame, and one might consider — does my story matter?

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast! You are listening to episode 117 with guest speaker Shaida Hrichi. Shaida is an award-winning author, bible teacher, and speaker. She does not hold back from her own vulnerable personal experiences and how she has intertwined them into her writing and more specifically in her new book! Shadia recently published the book “Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me”. 

This episode unpacks the richness of Rahab's story who lived a life that had messy moments in which God transformed through her faith! Listen, if you need encouragement today — if it’s feeling messy — I hope this episode reminds you the mess is okay! 

God loves you and divinely created you for a purpose! He knows your past. And yet —- He lovingly holds plans for you that only God can accomplish! How amazing is that to lavish in!? 

Together, we also discuss the richness of scripture such as Psalm 139. Therefore, you may want to grab a pen and paper to write down your takeaways! You may want to geek out with us with all you will learn from Shadia, the bible teacher!

On top of that, we have a special treat for you at the very end of the episode, so stay tuned!!  

Let's grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are.... BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

Are you a dreamer? Do you ever have such vivid dreams and want to know if there’s meaning behind them or if it was just the junk food you ate before you went to bed? 

Lately, I have been getting a few dreams that I simply cannot shake. These dreams feel so real that God is trying to tell me something. 

Did you know that a third of the Bible was about someone’s dreams? The Pharoh’s dream that Joseph interprets in the Old Testament, Jacob’s dream, and Joseph’s dream when God spoke to him to marry Mary. There are so many times when God still grabs our attention through dreams and wants to encourage us. 

Dreamer or not — you are going to want to listen in to the encouragement today on the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. Hi, I am Jackie Brindle, your host and this is episode 115 with guest speaker, Mandy Owen. 

That’s why I am so excited for all of you to meet Mandy Owen. Dr. Jamie Morgan connected us through her Trailblazer Mentorship program. I asked her what she had to say about my dream, and immediately pointed me to Mandy. She told me this woman has a very special gift that is biblically sound. Mandy has God-given prophetic gifts and she desires to help others to encounter what God might be saying to them. Her goal is to keep her eyes on serving the Lord and encouraging others to see what God is expressing to them while they sleep. How cool is that!? 

I love that it says in Acts 2:17 

“‘In the last days, God says,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your young men will see visions,    your old men will dream dreams.

I don’t know if it’s the end times — but it does seem to me that God is going to call on his people through His spirit, and you might be encouraged to keep on dreaming! 

Check out her link at mandyowenministries.com below! 

So let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED!

Have you ever felt unseen, unappreciated, or feeling overlooked? 

Hi! I am Jackie Brindle, your host of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast and you are listening to episode 114. 

Our guest speaker, Whitney Akin is a mother of three, wife, and author of the book called, “Overlooked: Finding your worth when you feel all alone”. Whitney talks about how we can practically tackle feeling overlooked and gain new confidence! She shares how the unlikely heroes in the Bible, like Moses learned that the character of God can be trusted. She infuses hope into our insecurities, today. I highly recommend every person across generations get this book as I believe it will relate to you and help you, in the midst, of finding your worth in the world — especially when it can get lonely. 

By the end of this episode, I hope your heart, soul, and mind are refreshed knowing that you are fully known by God, seen, and loved! I challenge you this week to read Psalm 139, 20 times. Take it from your head to your heart and what blooms from it! 

Also — if you’d like to learn where you can get your own copy of “Overlooked: Finding Your Worth when you feel all alone” by Whitney Akin – click the link in the show notes! 

And — Don’t forget to click “Write a Review” on Apple Podcast, so more people can be encouraged, just like you! 

Now, let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast, friend!

You are listening to episode 112 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle. Keri Eichberger is our guest speaker today who is a breath of fresh air! She is a mother, wife, and author of the book called, "Win Over Worry, Conquer what shakes you and soar with the One who overcomes".

If you feel that weight of worry on your shoulders? Do you want to trade that in for JOY and PEACE?

Then, THIS episode is for you! We unpack the power of gratitude and why it's important to hold onto joy in the hard circumstances of life. Keri is genuine, and caring, and deeply desires to others set free from fear and worry!

I am unsure of what you are facing today, but I do know that worry doesn't belong there. Let's get started at this moment by trusting God with our circumstances and letting go of them from our tight grip. Seek God like never before and enjoy this encouraging conversation to thrust you onward! You can Win OVER Worry!

So let's grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run and wherever you are...... BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Resources:

• Follow Keri Eichberger on Instagram @kerieichberger

• More information about her book or Podcast called, "Faith Fueled Devotions" click the link below!

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 111 with guest speaker, Rachael Powell. 

Rachael is a breath of fresh air, friends!! On this episode, she will encourage you to embrace seasons that pivot us into change! Rachael challenges us to view pivots in our journey, as a picture of a new adventure. A choice to embrace the change as a growing period that will be a part of God’s plan for your life! 

She also speaks passionately of her own impactful testimony, when she visited Israel, in college. Now, she serves as Passages Chief Communications Officer and continues to share her passion for this life-changing event with other young adults who are branching out to find who Jesus is for themselves, break down barriers, and deepen their faith walk on their own new adventures! 

THIS conversation will encourage you to SHAKE THINGS UP and be excited to face the pivots in your journey with JOY! 

From our conversation, I gained so much insight that reminds me not to worry so much or to dwell on my plans but to surrender them to God so I can do what’s on His will and in His good plan! Because —- His plan is ALWAYS better than how we could ever picture it or plan out. 

I am still learning this lesson: Choose an open hand and heart to surrender to God’s will and plan, when life pivots in another direction. That is why THIS episode will surely lift you up and onward while you embark into a season filled with changes, pivots, and transition into your new adventure!

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are — BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

To learn more about Passages click here: 

Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast! You are listening to episode 110 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle.

This is a very special episode because Angela Walter is our guest speaker! 

If you love being seen, heard, and loved then that’s precisely what she weaves into her hope-filled message as we dive into her powerful story! 

As a communicator, a dentist, serving the Kids Ministry at Mosaic Church, and leading women in multi-faceted ways: like being the host of Crowned Conversations through PennDel Women Ministries, Angela will check all the boxes that will encourage you today! She is passionate about hearing other people’s stories and sharing her own because she is a firm believer that our testimonies lead to more people breaking free of the counterfeits of the world and the lies we believed for so long. Angela infuses her enthusiasm and love for Christ to the table and I can’t wait for you all to listen! 

But first, here are some questions that are to challenge you, as you listen or to come back to after this conversation: 

1. How can you polish the crowns of others? (You’ll get it after you listen in)

2. What part of this message was your takeaway that restored your own crown? 

3. Where else can you have more crowned conversations and listen to more of them?

Today, I encourage you all to lean in with your whole heart — jump in the pool of encouragement and let it wash over you like something new and exciting is about to happen today! God wants good for your lives and I hope this message reminds you of that! Your story is special and ultimately God knows. He knows your heart, your longing to be known, and heard. 

So let’s grab your cup of coffee today, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are BE ENCOURAGED! 

Resources: 

Find more Crowned Conversations: 

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode # 106! I am Jackie Brindle your host and I am excited to put a new episode out for you all!!

Before we jump into the episode I want to give you all a quick update on life lately:

For those of you who’ve been a part of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast journey with me for a while, you know that on my last episode, I shared that I have been busy with taking doctorate courses, aiming to achieve a doctorate in strategic leadership degree.  If this is your first time listening or new to the community —- please bare with me, as the episodes have not been on a consistent rhythm lately.

Can I tell you how much I appreciate you joining in and pressing play today!!!??

You all are going to need to grab your paper and pencil for this episode! My guest speaker, Dr. Jamie Morgan is a pastor, revivalist, writer, and published author (Her Calling, is her NEWEST book — coming out April 1, 2023), speaker, mentor at the Trailblazer Mentoring Network, entrepreneur, host of “The Fire Starter” Podcast, and a bold woman with a fierce heart to encourage and lead others onward!

This message is so timely!! Pastor Jamie speaks to all of us in different seasons of life.

Perhaps in your career, ministry, mission, family, moving to a new state, etc?

Or perhaps you are not in the knotted, tangled-up mess of transition in life or maybe you are in the quiet waiting season of life or about to walk through the door of big opportunities, but you need mentorship, guidance, and support! —-- THIS EPISODE unpacks it ALL! No matter where you are in life —- this is an invitation to learn something new, embrace your season, be expectant for what lies ahead, and encouragement to keep on praying through the challenges you face because you know God’s greater than your vision of the NOW, season.

Dr. Jamie Morgan —-- brings the fire! She is evidently passionate about leading others onward into their CALLING and PURPOSE! Her compassion is real and it overflows into all she does! I can’t wait for you all to learn more about her and what she has to offer all of you today!

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, and wherever you are…

BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie 

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Jamie Morgan:

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. This is the place where I hope you find a slice of encouragement that will challenge you, move you, fascinate you, and of course encourage you onward with HOPE and Faith in your day!

You are listening to the 100th episode of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. And what an honor it is, to sit back and reflect on all the episodes that have been put out into the world.

Each conversation was powerful because it was a seed of encouragement sewn in a way that met people’s hearts and minds in a way that only God could have known they needed that seed – for that moment in time.

I know it’s been a blessing to be able to do what I know I know I know God has called me to do, so when I thought about this 100th episode and talked it out with friends —- Gratitude came to mind.

Gratitude is powerful. It can shift our thinking despite our circumstances and what we are facing in the here and now. So I am full of gratitude in this moment, as I look at the glass that is not half empty but yet…. What has been filled up.

You have filled up my glass so much —--- thank you for coming in today and being a part of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast — even if this is your first time or you’ve been here for episode 1 called “Worth the Wait” to my first guest speaker on the show.

This is a journey. No expiration date. No number capping off what this podcast is about to do or where it’s going.

But right here in the midst of this journey —- I want to pause at the overlook point, and be in awe. Awe of what’s been said and how it’s been an encouragement to me and so many others.

Like I said, Gratitude is on my mind so that is why this special guest speaker, Stephanie Jones is perfect for this topic! Stephanie is a speaker and author of “The Gratitude Challenge” and “Thank You Notes to God”, among other books she has written. You can listen to Stephanie, also known as the “Giving Gal” on TedTalk.

Stephanie lives and breathes gratitude in a way that it’s contagious. In fact, after this conversation I went to my husband and so many others and wrote thank you cards and intentionally said thank you to others that I probably wouldn’t have, had I not stirred up the momentum to give a gift of gratitude.

This is a timely and powerful one you guys —- so grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, but wherever you are…. BE ENCOURAGED!

Also stay tuned to the end of the announcement of our giveaway!

SO fun —---- LET'S GO!

Jackie 

Resources from today's episode: 

Welcome back to the Be Encouraged! PODCAST! I am so excited to have you here with me! Hi! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 98!

Thanks again, for making space for some encouragement, today. If this is something that is a light to you, please write a review or be an awesome friend and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement!

That’s what it’s all about! :) 

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Alright, let’s shift gears! It’s October — and I think you all need a treat to listen to, today! So that’s why I brought on our guest speaker, Joshlin Long!

Joshlin is an encourager, she also has an amazing husband and recently released The Seed Ministries Website. There, you will find her blog and a journal to use for your quiet time devotionals.

I brought her on the Be Encouraged! Podcast, because I wanted to unpack the struggle between wanting more for your life in terms of what culture says and also wanting more of Him in our lives.

Who here struggles with that!?

I know I do!

Joshlin, sheds light on the fact that we want more — and seeking that relationship with God is where the fun starts, because, and there’s the good life when we seek more of Him!

Yes, there’s more for you in this moment, in your today, in your marriage, in your singleness, in your career, in your parenting, in your purpose! All because of Jesus.

Like in Ephesians 3:23 says, (paraphrasing) there is more than enough for us — believers and non believers when we put our hope and trust in Christ.

I love that she mentioned that when we face heartbreak or a dead end,

“It’s not the end because there’s more of Him to come through on your behalf, He’s going to do it because He is faithful!”

That is the truth and hope that will light a fire in you —-so you can be a light in your community, in your home, in your car ride to work, while you’re at home with kids, or in your workplace!

If you want to find out more about Joshlin and her encouraging words, you can click the link below called The Seed Ministries, where you can read her devotional blog. It’s sure to make your day —- link below in show notes!

Ok so let’s grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are and BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

Resources from episode:

Learn more about Joshlin and The Seed Ministries by clicking this link.

Have you ever had that gut wrenching diagnosis? Scary news? 

Trisha Schreiber is the guest speaker on the show today, and she got a life crushing diagnosis in 2019. She was diagnosed with Plasma Cell Leukemia. It is a rare form of cancer that when you Google it, it does not have a positive outcome for most people who have it. 

Trisha was young, healthy, and not even 30 years old when she was diagnosed. Only God, could have comforted her through this and her family. She truly is a miracle and stands on God's promises and verses in the Bible that brought her hope in the waiting rooms and truth to fight fear with. 

Trisha so bravely shares her story for the first time with us all, after it being exactly --- 2 years since receiving her stem cell transplant. Her doctors call her CURED! She has a lot to celebrate with her wonderful husband and two beautiful little girls! 

I am so grateful she can bring hope and encouragement to anyone walking through a diagnosis or some frightening news that shakes up your world. 

So grab your cup of coffee, get on your walk or run, or wherever you are and BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

Resources: 

Learn more about Trisha and how you can help support her fight against cancer: 

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle! 

You are listening to episode # 91!

In this episode we talk about how sometimes we make plans and have a certain vision for our lives and then what do we do when it gets disrupted.

Have you ever been there?

When I think about life, I wrestle with, “How is God going to guide me on the path I am meant to go on, even if I think I am missing the mark!?”

Then I think about how He can guide and teach me with truth as I still make plans, He still is putting together the greater plan.

My guest speaker today, really breathes truth and light onto all our paths today, so that we can lead with the truth and the encouragement from her testimony.

Dee MacCloskey is a mom of 2 girls, she also has a background in counseling, and planted a church in Dallas, TX called the Freedom House. Truly, God is using her and her husband, to build up the church and a community! Real people, living out flawed lives, living a crazy faith walk for a perfect God!

I loved my conversation with Dee! I have a feeling you will too!

She keeps it real, as she tells her story of having what she thought was a happily ever after until things weren’t so good. She triumphs over facing fears, battling through plans that took alternate routes, and heavily trusting in God for visions and provisions for the next crazy leap of faith.

You’ll love listening to her story as you sip you coffee, go on your walk or run, or wherever you are listening today! Maybe you’ll also be encouraged to take some crazy faith leaps today too!

So let’s go and BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

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Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode 85! I wanted to say thank you for taking time out of your day to listen! This space in your day is meant to lift you up and onward! 

I believe that there’s always something powerful that happens, when I listen to an encouraging word; that is something relatable and I can learn something new!

Today, I have three very special guests with me to help do all of those things I mentioned!

 We will dive into the topic of putting on the full armor of God and asking ourselves the hard questions like, 

Do I create my own peace or am I readily stepping into the situation/day with being ready to take the first step with the gospel of peace? How can I prepare my heart and mind for the day? How can I confidently face the battles in my day to day life? 

Whether you spilled hot coffee everywhere in your car or wondering how to handle going through a divorce, or finding out that the one you are married to lied to you, or your kids are sick ---- these all are real life hard things to face! Yet ---- there is HOPE when we face every single arrow that comes our way! 

These ladies have valuable points to bring up in a very authentic, real, and raw conversation about putting on the armor of God in their own lives. I am SO honored to have on the show!

Erin Cluley —- she has a beautiful family with two young children, she is also a working mom as she is the Creative Director at Joyce Meyers Ministry, and a co-host to the Joyce Meyers Ministry’s "Talk it Out Podcast." She is sweet as pie, kind, thoughtful---- and will be sure to make you smile.  (also a returning guest :) )

Another person who is not a stranger to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast is...

Ginger Stache. 

Ginger also has a beautiful family and grandkids that she simply adores. She is the Chief Creative Director at Joyce Meyer’s Ministry for almost 20 years and has been on television most of her career in some capacity. She is also a co host to the "Talk It Out Podcast" and recently the author of the book called "Chasing Wonder". A perfect summer read, if you are looking to chase adventure in your life and to confidently face the obstacles of life with a new fresh perspective. –=-Ginger’s your girl!

And I am so excited to welcome Jai on the show! 

She’s a beautiful person, inside and out. She has a wonderful daughter who is the heartbeat to her life. Jai is a well known recording artist and continues to pursue her passions with music and to lead others. She is also another host on the "Talk it Out Podcast." She shines in so many ways and her story of resilience is a powerful one.

Can’t wait for you all to learn, laugh, and BE ENCOURAGED! 

Jackie 

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Learn more about Joyce Meyer's Ministry and "Talk It Out" Podcast click here: 

Hey everyone and welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! 

You are listening to episode # 83, which is part 2 to the series of leaning into being bold! Whether we are stepping into being bold in our workspace, parenting, or in any area of life you are facing, we have to stop and ask the HARD questions! 

Reflecting and praying is a great stepping stone but asking God the hard questions in life is a sure fire way to take those bold steps of faith in the direction that will bring God glory! 

Hang with me friend as I unpack why asking the big guy bold questions is a way that we can continue to walk boldly into your purpose! 

Also, don't forget to join me in the Psalm 150 Day Challenge!! Reading a Psalm a day may just be the thing you needed to do to encourage you in ways you didn't know you needed before! Wouldn't that be incredible! 

So grab you cup of coffee, get on your walk or run and BE ENCOURAGED! 

- Jackie 

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Website for host, Jackie Brindle and where you can find the reflection printable for the PSALMS 150 Day Challenge! 

Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode # 81!

Today's guest speaker is Tareta Lynette. She is the author of the well known published book called, "Let it Go: The Relationship Edition" and has served in ministry for a number of years.

For anyone who has experienced or experiencing a storm in your life or a daily storm that had you pivot so fast, you don't know what's happened or happening ---- we have encouragement for you today!!

Perhaps you are in a season where you have to let something or someone go, and you know it's time to release it! --- This is encouragement for everyone! What's holding you back? What's distracting you from hearing God's voice and growing in your life?

Tareta encourages anyone who's wondering the wilderness and searching for their purpose, especially in the foggy parts of your journey,! Remember friend, you are not alone!

Tareta also speaks life into these moments where we are rebuilding from a storm and rebuilding our life with a strong foundation. Tareta infuses faith into our conversation that is an aroma so sweet, I can't wait for you all to listen to her encouragement!

So let's buckle up and get on your walk or run, or wherever you are ...... BE ENCOURAGED!

Jackie

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