Love Stands Here: Recent Episodes
Meghan Briana
Encouragement for healing, healthy relationships, and unity from a girl who just really loves Jesus, and tries to make it a priority to choose love everyday.
Popular topics here will be; mental health, wellness, living holistically, relationships, self-worth, body image, disordered eating, and mindfulness.
In today's episode, I'm talking about 4 reasons it's a blessing to be a single girl when you're used to being in a relationship. This is one of my favorites so far!
Some things I mention in the episode;
First, here is the related blog post
Second, here is the link to the Daily Harvest blog post that will teach you how to get your first box for only $8..but the deal expires today 2/19!
And while there are several more resources listed in the blog post, I'm only going to share the link for Lysa Terkeurst's book "Uninvited" here. I highly recommend this one!
Don't forget I'm not really on social media anymore, but you can find me on Pinterest, and you can email me at hello@lovestandshere.com
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Love ya!
~Meg
Today’s episode is mostly just another life update-probably better suited for those who have already been following for awhile😄
-Church plant updates!
-Navigating uncertainty in life and seeking guidance from God
-My perspective on seasonal depression and the importance of rest this time of year
-Social Media and mental health
Links to the resources mentioned;
The Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz:
The Truth About Singleness: God’s Perfect Timing and Unanswered Prayers-Worship is My Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer:
Link to my Pinterest
Also, if you're cool enough to have gotten this far you can actually watch the video recording of this episode here
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Love ya!
~Meg
Merry Christmas!! Today I’m discussing finding worth in God's word, navigating holiday challenges, church planting, and the power of confession and repentance for transformation and healing.
Our worth and fulfillment can only be found in our relationship with God, especially during challenging times, and there is so much joy to be found in a relationship with Jesus.I hope this message encourages you!Please don't forget to rate, review, and share with someone who might need to hear this message.
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Thank you in advance for your supportLove ya!
In this episode, I'm exploring purity and its importance in one's journey with Jesus by sharing my own experiences with rebellion, self-destruction, and toxic relationships. I also touch on embracing God's commands for joy and peace in life. I hope this message for developing a relationship with Jesus encourages you!
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Love ya!
~Meg
Umm..hi!?? Been awhile but I’m jumping back in🥸. Today is just somewhat of a re-introduction + housekeeping episode.
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Love ya!
~Meg
Today I was so blessed to have a conversation with my beautiful friend Ashley Hopper who, of course, I met on TikTok! Ashley is ON FIRE for the Lord but it hasn't always been that way. After years of unhealthy relationships and behaviors that drove her into darkness, she was saved and now can't stop sharing her love of Jesus with the world.
I hope Ashley's story encourages you that no matter what you struggle with or what weaknesses you have, the Lord can use ALL of it for good and completely transform your life!
You can find Ashley on TikTok @jesuslovingashley
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Love ya!
~Meg
Checking in today about my intentional season of singleness (month 9)! The last couple of months have been challenging to say the least, but they have also been the most significant so far. In this episode I share a few things that I have learned that have been incredibly significant for me as someone healing from codependency and toxic relationships.
If you are in a season of waiting, or if you are currently struggling with unhealthy relationships I hope this message encourages you!
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Love ya!
~Meg
Today I had the pleasure of having a conversation with a new friend and I’m so excited to share the incredible wisdom the good Lord has given her on her journey.
Church hurt is REAL..but in this episode, the lovely Erica Jane shares that there is so much hope in the process if you continue to hold fast to Jesus as your anchor.
There IS a faith family out there for you!
You can find Erica on Instagram and TikTok @xo.ericajane
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Love ya!
~Meg
Today I'm talking about a few things we need to think about as we navigate relationships with other people, specifically our brothers and sisters in Christ. I see a ridiculous amount of division in this space, and while it makes sense to a degree because it's where the enemy interjects the most, we still need to be alert and reflect on how we can work on posturing our heart for unity instead of division.
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Love ya!
~Meg
Sometimes the most painful things we go through end up being the greatest testimonies of the love and mercy of God. I get a little emotional in this one so bear with me!
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Love ya!
~Meg
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One more for now on depression. In today's episode I'm talking about how the contrast between light and dark in the Bible applies to our suffering in this world.
I hope this encourages you my friend <3, and here's the link to the blog post I mention;
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/too-depressed-to-believe-what-we-know
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Love ya!
~Meg
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More on the tough seasons of life, and WHY it's so important that we don't run away from them.
I hope this encourages you on your journey!
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Thank you in advance for your support
Love ya!
~Meg
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I'm back! I know I'm two days late, but better late than never right?
I missed you! <3
Today is another flying-by-the-seat-of-my-pants episode where I'm sharing what's been going on in my life the last couple of weeks, and what I've learned about depression and anxiety from the story of Job in the Bible.
Bear with me as I get my head back in the game.
You can check out the videos I mention here;
https://youtu.be/RdQfdGlCffE
https://youtu.be/xQwnH8th_fs
I hope this episode encourages you!
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Love ya!
~Meg
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Today's episode is just a very candid conversation about my struggle with depression and mental health. No intro or outro today. Very little editing. I don't have a ton of energy but I wanted to show up!
Since I did record this originally as a video the sound quality might not be great. I would suggest checking out the video if you can! The video will play if you listen on Spotify..if not you can check it out on my YouTube channel here
I hope this encourages you
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Love ya!
~Meg
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TW: I am talking a little bit more about Roe v. Wade in this one but it's not the main theme; only the trigger for a bigger issue I've been extremely passionate about for years...our inability to address things beyond the surface.
Our world (managed by the enemy) celebrates appearance and discourages deep relationships with our spiritual selves and with other people. It thrives off of making it look like we are succeeding by keeping us focused on the surface. We put bandaids on everything, with no interest in figuring out where the wound even came from.
I don’t think Jesus dealt in bandaids, do you? When He healed someone..He capital H healed them. And when He knew He wouldn’t be around to do it anymore He asked us to do it…In His name of course. I certainly don’t believe He would celebrate anything less.
Slapping a bandaid on a gaping wound is useless…and that carelessness, without fail, will always lead to worse consequences.
We need to start being mindful of this<3
Let me know what you think!
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Love ya!
~Meg
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Well I didn’t really want to go here but conviction calls!
Today I’m chiming in on Roe vs Wade and what has been grieving my heart about the whole thing. This isn’t an effort to convince anyone of a particular belief, but to share some perspective from a girl who struggled tremendously not to feel controlled or unsafe in the world before I knew Jesus, especially around men.
We need to remember that we are all human, and during times like this our goal should be unity and compassion, not pride and polarization. We should be speaking into the hearts of others, not to their opinions.
I hope if you have been feeling burdened by all of this or like religion is trying to force itself on you, listening to this episode will encourage you and make you feel a little less alone
Please know that I, and Jesus, love you so much!
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Thank you so much for being here<3
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The middle is hard. Those waiting seasons are HARD. I'm in one right now and while in the past I would have done everything I could to escape my emotions and figure it out on my own, now I realize how important it is to be brave and let this season be difficult. I know now how beautiful the blessing is on the other side of the discomfort that happens when God wants to prune us.
If you are in a season like this please know you are not alone. I hope this encourages you to keep pushing through. I have faith that there is something amazing waiting for you on the other side!
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Thank you in advance for your support
Love ya!
~Meg
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Today I'm answering some questions that you have. It seems that every answer somehow leads to the importance of making a relationship with God #1!
I hope this encourages you on your journey!
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Thank you in advance for your support
Love ya!
~Meg
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Happy June! I'm so happy to be back :)
In today's episode I'm talking about sacrifice and service, and how important it is that we start DOING something about the issues in the world that we grieve rather than just argue about them.
I hope this encourages you to see the responsibility we have to make a difference in this broken world a little differently. You have more power than you think!
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Thank you in advance for your support <3
Love ya!
~Meg
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Today I'm talking about something that I am so passionate about, and it is the importance of making a commitment to healing so that we can love others well and have a healthier life and healthier relationships. This has been an important topic to me since I started coaching back in 2016, but I believe it's even more crucial now that I understand what the Great Commission has called us to do. It isn't our works that get us into heaven, but it is our obedience to serve that helps others see and accept Jesus.
I hope this encourages you in your faith and your purpose!
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Love ya!
~Meg
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Happy Monday! I was still so blown away by the conversation Ashli and I had last week I had to share some more thoughts on what we discussed!
In today's episode, I'm continuing the conversation about how we are treating each other, and I'm also sharing where I am in this messy healing process and how important it is to check our emotions.
I hope that if you are in a season of healing right now this encourages you <3
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Love ya!
~Meg
Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing with you the second part of my conversation with Ashli, and in this episode we get a little deeper into the process of this season of my life as a single Christian woman. Ash pretty much ended up giving me a free coaching session that blew my mind!
You don't want to miss it!
You can find Ashli on Instagram @a_frag_coaching, on her website at www.afragcoaching.com, or by email at afragcoaching@gmail.com.
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Love ya!
~Meg
Welcome back fam! I'm so excited for today's episode because I get to share the beautiful heart and mind of my college roommate and lifelong friend Ashli! She is a business and personal development coach, and in this first part of our long conversation (part 2 will be uploaded next week) she's sharing about some personal discoveries she's had and decisions she's had to make for her own life over the last few months that have really transformed her perspective and given her so much clarity. We talk about social media, food, body, and just overall how important it is to be mindful about the things in our lives that aren't contributing to our forward growth.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find Ashli on Instagram @a_frag_coaching, on her website at www.afragcoaching.com, or by email at afragcoaching@gmail.com!
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Love ya!
~Meg
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Today I'm getting real about a couple of things that have been weighing heavy on my heart this month. One of them is an issue regarding the Christian community, and the other is something I've discovered I still struggle with in the relationship arena.
I'm already learning a lot this year in my season of singleness and digging more into fellowship in the Christian community! If you are struggling as a Christian or even the idea of Jesus I think what I share in this episode might resonate.
Also, an open letter to my brothers in Christ. Love ya'll!
Hope you enjoy
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Love ya!
~Meg
In today's episode I'm sharing my testimony (in detail)!
From living of the world and experiencing one toxic relationship after another, to being saved and experiencing healing and transformation I didn't know was possible..the last 3 1/2 years have definitely been a journey to remember.
Hope you enjoy <3
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Love ya!
~Meg
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In today's episode I'm sharing the audio from the last YouTube video I uploaded in 2021 titled "Am I Even Doing This Christian Thing Right?"
You can watch it here.
I was in a season in my walk with Christ where I wasn't feeling as connected to Him as I had been in my first two years as a Christian, and I was trying to navigate it in faith. But the truth is, this road we walk is not always easy and it's definitely not linear!
I hope if you are feeling discouraged in your walk with the Lord this encourages you.
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Love ya!
~Meg <3
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Waiting on God to bring us a spouse seems to be a season a LOT of us are in right now. I thought I was in the minority until I posted a few videos on my TikTok about singleness that seem to resonate with many people!
Here's my handle if you want to check 'em out @love.meghanbriana
So, here we are to talk more about it. Luckily, my pastor also preached an amazing word on this in his last sermon so I was able to glean some nuggets of wisdom from him too!
You can check out his sermon here
I hope if you are also in a season of singleness this encourages you.
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Love ya <3
This one is a product of a lot of messages I have received and experiences I have had the last couple of weeks that have made me reflect on the issues I've had with men in my life.
In this episode, I discuss how my behaviors with food and my body have paralleled, or even been the result of, my experiences with men, and I also talk about the only time it is really appropriate to be submissive with a man (Biblically speaking!)
If you struggle with food, body image, and ESPECIALLY relationships with men this one is for you!
Whether you are Christian or not, I believe this message will inspire you.
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Insta: @love_stands_here
Love ya
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Today I'm talking about my journey with body image and how, for so long, I believed my confidence was directly tied to how comfortable I was with how I looked.
If you struggle with body image this one's for you!
Whether you are Christian or not, I believe this message will inspire you.
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Love ya <3
Ummm..more realness😅 Let’s talk about how unexpected lows can lead us to community that can change the entire direction of our lives. 7 years ago TODAY I went to jail and it ended up being the catapult that projected me into a life of healing through sharing my story.
I hope it encourages you to share your own.
I also talk about the leveled-up healing that happens when you walk in relationship with Jesus and have conversations in fellowship with other believers.
Whether you are Christian or not, I believe this message will inspire you.
Please don't forget to rate, review, and share with someone you think might need to hear this message..
And also don't forget to check out www.lovestandshere.com for more Christian encouragement for women! Love ya <3
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Hot button topic today! I’m talking about social media behavior in relationships and why it’s so important to be mindful about what and how we are engaging with other people (that aren’t our partners) on these platforms.
Find this relatable? I would love to hear from you! Message me on Insta @love_stands_here, or send me an email at hello@lovestandshere.com
And also don't forget to check out www.lovestandshere.com for more Christian encouragement for women!
Love ya
I'm so excited to be back! Today I'm GETTING REAL and talking about my journey with relationships and how much has changed since I started living by the Word instead of the world. If you have or do struggle with codependency and/or difficulty in relationships, this is for you!
And also don't forget to check out www.lovestandshere.com for more Christian encouragement for women!
Love ya <3
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Today I'm sharing a vulnerable piece of my journey with God. If you have ever experienced doubt on your walk with Jesus or overwhelming temptation from the enemy, this is for you!
You can watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvdzvPdDQxg
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Today I’m talking about what I believe to be the #1 reason we struggle to fully embrace a relationship with God.
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If you prefer to watch, you can check out the video for this message here
You can also read the blog post here
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Hope you enjoy,
Love ya!
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In today’s episode I’m discussing what it actually means to be free, and how what we believe to be true about living a free life is NOTHING compared to the freedom we actually experience through building a relationship with Jesus.
Watch the full YouTube video here
(https://youtu.be/n6kH6aImELY)
Read the blog here
(https://lovestandshere.com/the-blog/the-simple-answer-to-finding-freedom)
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In today’s episode I’m talking about what I STRONGLY believe the most important things to think about, and practice are when it comes to being a Christian. The nice thing is that it gets to be SIMPLE.
You can find the video behind this episode here https://youtu.be/kFmhlRRck3k
You can check out the newest blog here https://lovestandshere.com/the-blog/what-it-means-to-be-a-christian
And don’t forget to share any comments or questions that come up while listening! Love you<3
I wasn’t always a Jesus girl! In today’s episode I talk about how things are shifting in my online space, but more importantly I talk about my testimony in Christ. I also share a little bit about WHY I have been only lukewarm in this Christianity thing online so far. Enjoy!!
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Ohhhhh so many gold nuggets in today’s episode! I hope you enjoy part 2 of our conversation about the burden of trying to live up to the reputation of being a NICE person. Let’s talk social media!
I am so happy to be back, and I’m excited to get this year started back up with a message about something I have struggled with tremendously in my life, that I know so many others have too. If you feel like you have been weighed down, confused, hurt, and/or limited by your constant effort to be a nice person in this world, THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU. You can also find the book I reference in today’s episode here https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801075246/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_4XJ6W58D2P657Z6J3EXM. Thanks for listening!!!
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Welcome back! Today I’m sharing with you some of what I’m feeling right now, as well as encouragement for dealing with heaviness and unwanted emotion this holiday season.
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Today I talk briefly about why healing is so important, and what to think about if you’re a believer and you’re still struggling with mental and emotional health.
Welcome back loves! Join in today as I talk about discouragement in difficult times, and some of the things that we can do to decrease the worry and fear we feel. I also share a little about my own human-ness during this time, and how important it is to acknowledge when our feelings about others might actually be coming from our own internal struggles.
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Welcome to episode 1 of the Love Stands Here podcast! I’m so thankful for you, and so excited to have you here! Listen in today as I introduce myself, and talk about how this little project came to life. Love ya!
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