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Soul, Songs & Shenanigans

Soul, Songs & Shenanigans

By Cassandra Powell

Welcome to the SSS Show; where we chat about our Faith, great music and the fun stuff that falls under the "shenanigans" category! We also enjoy sharing our favourite snacks every week! If you are looking for a place to be inspired to live, love, learn and lead well, then we would love to welcome you! Happy Listening!
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Wrapping up Season 5

Wrapping up Season 5

Cassandra shares that this past season was filled with some challenging times but she also saw God’s hand at work. She also shares the story behind receiving her ministerial licence and how she had to overcome fear to follow the leading of God.
Jun 30, 202127:45
Mind Your Mouth

Mind Your Mouth

What we say…How we say it..Matters! Words are powerful and can have a lasting affect on someone positively or negatively. Cassandra shares a couple of personal experience where someone’s words made an impact on her.
Jun 23, 202119:10
Song Inspo 🎶 (2) Choose “JOY”

Song Inspo 🎶 (2) Choose “JOY”

This episode, Cassandra shares the song “Joy” by the group For King & Country. She shares how she has to make an intentional effort to choose joy, especially when faced with moments that are difficult.
Jun 16, 202124:45
When God Makes Room For Your Gift w/Wesley Adi

When God Makes Room For Your Gift w/Wesley Adi

Wesley Adi shares his story behind how he got his start in photography and how that opened a door for him to be one of the photographers at the NBA FINALS in 2019 when the Toronto Raptors won the championship! Through every opportunity great and small, Wesley attributes all of his success to God. He also shares powerful life lessons that God has shown him.
Jun 09, 202154:03
Taking Time Out to Celebrate

Taking Time Out to Celebrate

There is much to celebrate and be thankful for! Cassandra shares her love for these great moments and shares the testimony behind what her family is currently celebrating! (No not another baby) 😆
Jun 02, 202120:49
Spa For The Soul (Learning how to Rest)

Spa For The Soul (Learning how to Rest)

Our society will often view someone or themselves as productive if they lead a busy life. Value is placed on how much one can get done in the shortest amount of time. Because of this, many end up drained and burnt out. Understanding how to rest and when to rest is important to ones overall well-being.
May 26, 202115:56
The Tortoise & The Hare (Part 2)

The Tortoise & The Hare (Part 2)

In this episode, Cassandra continues sharing on life lessons learned when it seems like God’s timing is slow at times, and when it doesn’t seem to match up with our personal timetable. Cassandra shares some of the struggles that she faced when she left her business & network to start over in a brand new city.
May 19, 202121:27
The Tortoise & The Hare

The Tortoise & The Hare

Perhaps you feel like the tortoise in your life where everything seems to be moving much slower than you like. It may seem as though others are way ahead of you. Cassandra shares her thoughts on this familiar childhood story and how she has learned the value of keeping a slow and steady pace in her life.
May 12, 202121:19
Song Inspo 🎶 (1) “Million Little Miracles”

Song Inspo 🎶 (1) “Million Little Miracles”

This week Cassandra introduces a new feature to the show, where you’ll have the opportunity to hear what inspires some of the song choices on the show. The first song features song “Million Little Miracles” by Elevation Worship & Maverick City. Cassandra also shares a couple of miracles that have taken place in her life.
May 05, 202123:12
The Running Dream 🏃🏾‍♀️ w/Andre Powell

The Running Dream 🏃🏾‍♀️ w/Andre Powell

Cassandra and her husband Andre share funny stories of gym classes and the bowling epic fail on Cassandra’s part. Also how the running dream began for her and lessons that she’s learning with this new challenge and how Andre is coaching her through this new adventure!
Apr 28, 202128:37
Trusting God in the Chaos

Trusting God in the Chaos

Have you ever experienced a time in your life where it seemed like if it wasn’t one thing it was another? Cassandra shares her testimony of how she had to choose to trust God in the midst of chaos and how God kept her family in the midst of it all.
Apr 21, 202133:00
Reset For Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Part 3) w/Karena McElhaney (Physical Health)

Reset For Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Part 3) w/Karena McElhaney (Physical Health)

As we conclude this series, Cassandra chats with nutritionist & personal trainer Karena McElhaney about creating a lifestyle of health & wellness by implementing practical & sustainable goals. Notepad & HEALTHY snack recommended for this one 😆
Mar 31, 202133:09
Reset For Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Pt 2) w/Genevieve Alao (Healthy Mind)

Reset For Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Pt 2) w/Genevieve Alao (Healthy Mind)

As we continue this series, Cassandra is joined by Psychotherapist, Genevieve Alao. Listeners will enjoy the down to earth and straight forward approach that Genevieve brings to the topic of mental health! This episode is filled with great insights and practical information that will help you in your Reset journey!
Mar 24, 202138:01
Reset for your Mind, Body & Spirit. (Part 1) (Spiritual Health)

Reset for your Mind, Body & Spirit. (Part 1) (Spiritual Health)

As we enter into the season of spring, we may be preparing by doing some spring cleaning, and decluttering. This 3 part series we will chat about pushing the Reset button spiritually, physically & mentally. This episode Cassandra will share her journey of letting go of the things that held her back from growing in God.
Mar 17, 202124:34
Little Awesome Things

Little Awesome Things

When we go through hard times we often have a difficult time seeing the good in our lives. Cassandra shares about how God is helping her to change her perspective in these moments. She also talks about “The Book of Awesome” by Neil Pasricha, a couple of takeaways from that and a few from her personal list!
Mar 10, 202117:39
When God Rescues You w/Ricardo Hatfield

When God Rescues You w/Ricardo Hatfield

Ricardo is a gifted worship leader, musician & minister with a great sense of humour, and that fun loving personality comes out in this conversation! He also shares the story behind being adopted and the miracle that took place in his life when God rescued him.
Mar 03, 202142:34
Communicate Well (Part 2) w/Julie Christiansen

Communicate Well (Part 2) w/Julie Christiansen

Cassandra speaks with her friend Julie who is a Registered Physotherapist, author, communicator amongst many other accomplishments! Julie gives insights on how we can communicate effectively in an approach that is down to earth and approachable.
Be ready to laugh and learn in this episode!
Feb 24, 202150:25
Communicate Well (Part 1)

Communicate Well (Part 1)

In this new series, we are going to be breaking down steps that will help you with communication both personally & professionally. In this episode, Cassandra shares communication fail stories and how those experiences have helped her to become better at communicating with others.
Feb 17, 202127:32
Knowing Your Love Language

Knowing Your Love Language

As we continue in our Love Series, it’s important that we know how we give and receive love. This week we chat about the 5 Love Languages book and the importance of loving well in our relationships!
Feb 10, 202114:04
Loving Yourself

Loving Yourself

This is the first episode of the Love Series. Before we can love others and present our best self, we have to love God and love ourselves. Cassandra shares some insight that will help you to Love Well!
Feb 03, 202120:31
Become Uncomfortable With Being Comfortable

Become Uncomfortable With Being Comfortable

Our comfort zone holds us back from our potential and purpose that God has placed within us. Cassandra shares her journey of becoming fed up with settling for less than her potential. Hear how she has stepped out of her comfort zone spiritually & physically and how it’s changing her life for the better.
Jan 27, 202127:49
Don’t Get Caught In the Comparison Trap

Don’t Get Caught In the Comparison Trap

We have all at one point or another compared ourselves to someone else. If we’re not careful we can become trapped in that place. There are steps that we can take to be set free. Cassandra shares her experience with this and offers spiritual & practical tips that will help you to overcome!
Jan 20, 202114:37
Reflections & New Things

Reflections & New Things

This episode, Cassandra shares some of the funny stories & testimonies that took place in 2020, as well as implementing affirmations over resolutions that are helping her perspective for 2021!
Jan 13, 202126:38
Wrapping It All Up

Wrapping It All Up

In this final episode of the SSS show for Season 3 and the end of 2020; Cassandra shares another Christmas memory, when Andre proposed to her, and the fun details of the that story. She also chats about some final reflections for this year.
Dec 16, 202021:43
Christmas Stories & Family Shenanigans w/Andrew Sommers

Christmas Stories & Family Shenanigans w/Andrew Sommers

Cassandra introduces you to her brother Andrew, and they share some of their favourite memories and funny stories of their childhood. From Christmas stories to memorable gifts and moments that still make them laugh to this day!
Dec 09, 202026:22
Christmas Fails & Learning To Go With the Flow

Christmas Fails & Learning To Go With the Flow

This week Cassandra shares a couple of humorous stories of Christmas plays that didn’t go exactly how she had planned, and how she learned to take the focus off of her expectations and put the focus on the real reason why she was doing it in the first place!
Dec 02, 202018:33
Embracing Seasons & Changes In Your Life

Embracing Seasons & Changes In Your Life

It can be challenging to stay positive when difficult things come our way. But it is possible to find joy in these seasons! Cassandra shares how she allowed God to change her perspective. She also shares some fun stories of a “camping fail” and also how she has chosen to enjoy this current Winter season.
Nov 25, 202020:56
Pushing Past the Plateau

Pushing Past the Plateau

It can be a struggle when we hit a plateau, physically, mentally & spiritually, but with God’s help he will give us the strength to break through. Cassandra shares more of her weight loss journey and how God has used that to impact her walk with him.
Nov 18, 202020:58
Songs & Stories Vol.1

Songs & Stories Vol.1

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
This week Cassandra shares some of your favourite songs from childhood to current day! From the hymn “Royal Telephone” to choir song “Total Praise” to the new contemporary hit “Famous For”! Enjoy the stories and hear clips of these songs and more!
Nov 11, 202017:58
A Hope & A Future w/Elenee Young

A Hope & A Future w/Elenee Young

Singer/Songwriter Elenee Young shares her amazing testimony of how God took her and healed her from a life where she suffered from abuse and neglect and how he turned her life around. She always shares the story behind a couple of songs that she has written. She is a living testimony of a “Hope and a Future”!
Nov 04, 202042:32
Getting Your Day Started Right

Getting Your Day Started Right

How we start our day will set us up for the remainder of your day. Cassandra shares tips that have helped her to become more productive, confident & intentional with how she begins her day. And why it was important to leave the “snooze” ministry alone!
Oct 28, 202018:02
Getting Yourself Organized

Getting Yourself Organized

Cassandra shares stories of how she used to be late for everything, disorganized & lacked time management and how putting systems in place in her life turned that all around.
Oct 21, 202033:54
Bloom Where You Are Planted

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Sharing insights from the biblical character “Joseph” we are discussing the importance of blooming where we are planted, and recognizing that when we feel “stuck” it’s actually an opportunity for us to learn, grow & mature.
Oct 14, 202022:38
Getting Over Your Feelings

Getting Over Your Feelings

Cassandra shares the challenges she has faced when she has given power to her feelings & emotions and how they have hindered her growth and how she is learning how to overcome them. This episode was recorded on her daily walk.
Sep 30, 202016:44
Transitions (Part 3) w/Akil Thompson

Transitions (Part 3) w/Akil Thompson

As we continue this series, friend to the show Akil Thompson joins the conversation and shares his process when change takes place in his life, as well as his testimony of transitioning with his family from one country to another and how God provided. Lots of wisdom, laughter and tips!
Sep 23, 202040:52
Transitions (Part 2)

Transitions (Part 2)

Cassandra shares the rest of the story this week, and testimonies of how God kept them when they went from over three incomes down to one. If you are in a season of transition & you need encouragement be sure to listen to this series.
Sep 16, 202025:33
Transitions (Part 1)

Transitions (Part 1)

Transitions means change, and that is something we are not comfortable with. Cassandra shares tips on how you will know when you’re going through a transition and tips to walk it out. Hear the story behind God moving her family to the city of London, and the process they went through.
Sep 09, 202052:34
Waiting On God (Part 2)

Waiting On God (Part 2)

This episode, the conversation about “Waiting on God” continues. Cassandra shares how we can wait well, and how to be intentional during those seasons, so our walk with God will stay strong.
Sep 02, 202021:35
Waiting On God (Part 1)

Waiting On God (Part 1)

Waiting on God is important in our Christian walk. Understanding why we need to wait and what pitfalls we can avoid helps us in this process. This episode, Cassandra shares what she is learning about this topic and the blessing she has discovered in waiting.
Aug 26, 202023:59
Trusting God With Your Dreams w/Shelly-Ann Brown

Trusting God With Your Dreams w/Shelly-Ann Brown

It takes hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, commitment & consistency to see a dream come to fruition. Relying on God for strength & direction is what Shelly-Ann Brown in her journey to the Olympics. Even with the rewarding outcome, she says “the process was more important than the outcome”. Listen in and be inspired & challenged in your own personal journey .
Aug 19, 202050:12
God Is In The Detours

God Is In The Detours

It can be frustrating when our plans don’t go the way that we expected them to. Cassandra shares a couple of stories where turning down an opportunity that could have propelled her music career and a failed relationship that let her know that God is in the detours.
Aug 12, 202033:26
Overcoming Challenges

Overcoming Challenges

As we all know, at times “Life happens”, we are all faced with different challenges. Knowing how to overcome them is important. Cassandra shares 7 tips that help her when she faces difficult times & seasons.
Aug 05, 202022:10
Overcoming Perfectionism

Overcoming Perfectionism

Do you feel like a failure when everything doesn’t go according to how you planned it? Maybe you are an “all or nothing” type of person, and have a hard time adjusting when things are out of your control. Cassandra shares how being a perfectionist was a struggle for years until she allowed God to help her overcome this insecurity.
Jul 29, 202024:36
Unapologetically Me w/Michael Manhertz

Unapologetically Me w/Michael Manhertz

Learning how to be comfortable in your own skin is a process. Michael shares his journey of faith, music and ministry and how he’s been able to learn how to live his life with intention & purpose.
Jul 22, 202029:00
Conquering The Climb w/Andre Powell

Conquering The Climb w/Andre Powell

Cassandra is joined by her husband Andre, who shares his perspective on what it takes to build momentum in your life so those moments will help you when the challenging times come.
Jul 15, 202035:19
Appreciate The Little Things

Appreciate The Little Things

It’s so easy to take for granted the things that God has blessed us with. And many times we focus on the big moments in life, but it’s important that we also appreciate the little things in life!
Jul 01, 202021:43
That’s Goals! W/Tee Forever

That’s Goals! W/Tee Forever

This episode we chat with Theresa (Tee Forever) who is an Entrepreneur & Coach. We discuss goals, the things that hinder us, how to overcome them and practical ways we can get things in motion!
Jun 24, 202032:15
The Struggle Is Real But Don’t Allow Defeat to be an Option

The Struggle Is Real But Don’t Allow Defeat to be an Option

When we are working towards our goal or a dream their are obstacles along the way, but how do we persevere and what lessons can we learn on our journey? This week your hosts shares her stories about lessons she is learning currently that include her new bike!
Jun 17, 202019:52
Getting Back to the Simple Life (Part 3) “Mind Check”

Getting Back to the Simple Life (Part 3) “Mind Check”

As we continue with the series, this episode we are chatting about taking inventory on the the things that we are allowing into our thoughts, and how to combat the negativity.
Jun 10, 202019:03
Getting Back to the Simple Life (Part 2) “Overcoming Fear”

Getting Back to the Simple Life (Part 2) “Overcoming Fear”

Fear hinders us from so many good things that God wants to do with our lives. This episode, your host will share her story on how she has been able to overcome fear and lessons she’s still learning with this topic
May 27, 202027:60