I'm Still Standing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jem Jackson
The I’m Still Standing Podcast features curated stories of Christian women who've overcome adversity & give glory to God for their healing. We also cover topics that help our listeners in their daily lives as christian women, like: leadership, family, entrepreneurship and ministry.
After 4 seasons and almost 60 episodes, I have decided to retire the podcast. Don’t be sad! It may seem like then end of one thing, but it’s also the beginning of another. It’s re-alignment season! Look below to see how you can stay in contact with me. Join the mailing list, it will be the main way I will be keeping in touch with you!
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On today’s episode, entrepreneur and author Andrena Sawyer shares with us how she started her successful consulting business, as well as an online support group (MCWEN) that supports minority Christian women entrepreneurs. Listen for some great insider gems!
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On today’s episode we have guest Melanie Cogdill. Melanie is the Managing Editor of the award winning Christian Research Journal and the host of the Postmodern Realities podcast. Tune in to hear her testimony and some great wisdom on how to prioritize God in our work.
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Name: Melanie Cogdill
Christian Research Journal: https://www.equip.org
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On today’s episode, author and business owner Lorna Spencer shares how she survived an extremely toxic marriage and two life altering health conditions. Lorna shares how God showed her the way out. Her new book, ‘I’m Still Standing’ is available everywhere!
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On today’s episode, forgiveness champion and sexual trauma survivor Tara Muldoon shares her journey of forgiveness. Out of her journey, the Forgiveness Project was created- it is a community organization that has a workshop series, jail program, and 4-part book series. The organization has garnered national media attention for their innovative theories on healing our culture.
“A single woman can be whole, fulfilled and love her life with or without a man in it”
Charbria Shine is the creator of the Single & Satisfied Movement and Author of "Single & Satisfied, The Single Woman's Guide to Fulfillment" and the host of ‘Max Out Girl’ podcast where she teaches women how to ‘max out ‘every aspect of their lives! . Even as a newly wed, she continues to encourage women not to settle for less than God's best! *Episode was recorded in 2019
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Hebecah Zuanazzi, leader of ‘All in Worship’ dance ministries! This episode was previously recorded as an IG live 2 weeks ago. We also had a chance to worship God in dance together with the IG audience.
This is the first time I shared publicly that I have written a book! My first book ‘Radical Obedience: Commit to a Journey with God that you won’t regret,’ is coming soon. Have a listen to learn more!
sorry for the thumping noises…I was flailing my hands and at times banging the table in excitement lol
Evangelist to the nations, Jennifer Wilde will be sharing her testimony with us- how she went from being an actress in Hollywood to getting saved and now, decades later planning the largest gospel campaign in the world-1 God, 1 Day, 1 Africa. The meetings will be held in person and via broadcast in 54 African nations with the leadership of Africa’s local pastors and international partners such as Marian Asamoah-Anim, Daniel Kolenda, and Heidi Baker.
This podcast episode is absolutely necessary, especially for right now. Dr.Leonie Mattison is an organizational and talent development practitioner, author of 2 books ‘the Thread: Imperfect steps to a God ordained purpose’ and ‘Beside Still Waters 21 day devotional’. She is the creator of the THREAD 6-step system which helps survivors free themselves from trauma and live abundant lives.
Resources:
‘Race, Racism and Relationships’. Rev.Sean Smith at Toronto City Church: https://youtu.be/X_U93bp2fiI
Article by my friend Dr. Kofi Hope. ‘I’ve worked for years on anti-racism training. Here’s what I’ve learned about how Canadians can take the next steps’: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/06/04/ive-worked-for-years-on-anti-racism-training-heres-what-ive-learned-about-how-canadians-can-take-the-next-steps.html
List of anti-Black racism resources:
https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea
Cineplex- Understanding Black Stories: https://store.cineplex.com/promo/understandingblackstories.aspx?ic=20200605_CPS_Homepage_Billboard_Promo_UnderstandingBlackStories_KeyArt_-_LP
Hey! It’s Jem, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, I hope you’ll subscribe and download a bunch of shows! Also, feel free to email me at info@jemjackson.com Special thanks to God for the vision and direction, my relentless team and the prayer warriors that keep us covered and accountable
Hey! It’s Jem, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, I hope you’ll subscribe and download a bunch of shows! Also, feel free to email me at info@jemjackson.com
Special thanks to God for the vision and direction, my relentless team and the prayer warriors that keep us covered and accountable
We are back for season 4! Join us for episode 1 next week. Rate, subscribe and share the news with a friend!
Join author, podcast host, and life coach Makini smith as she shares how to get through difficult times with grace.
Repost, original was accidentally deleted
This is our last podcast episode for 2019! Let us reflect on how we can claim or reclaim peace, rest and contentment in our lives as we enter a new decade.
*Trigger Warning-Domestic Abuse *
On this episode of the I’m Still Standing podcast features an amazing woman of God, Angélé Heath. Angélé Heath is an ordained minister, an author, and a life coach who encourages women to own their own stories. She is a survivor of domestic abuse and wants listeners to know that there was a journey to becoming the woman you see on the pulpit.
On this episode of the I’m Still Standing podcast features Christina Robertson with us. Christina Roberston is a christian counsellor, inner healing specialist and coach known as the inHerventionist . Christina helps young adult christian women heal from within and overcome limiting beliefs and behaviours that prevent them from living the life they were created for.
In this episode of the I’m Still Standing podcast I share my personal story of living with anxiety for 20 years and the journey God took me through to get me to the place where I can live free of fear. I’m very specific with the scriptures and tools that helped me during this time- my prayer is that they help you as well. Who God says I am: https://bible.org/article/who-does-god-say-i-am
This episode of the I’m Still Standing podcast features Angela Herrington. Angela is a Christian life and leadership coach, founder of ‘Broken Beautiful BOLD’ online women’s ministry, and owner of ‘ReEngage’ a social media and consulting agency that supports Christian businesses and ministries. All of her endeavours touch over 300,000 people monthly. Take out your notepads for this one!
This episode features my new friend Monique Prince. Monique is a multi-talented woman who leads ‘Beauty Seekrets’, a Womens ministry that focuses on discussions that challenge women to seek Christ and what’s deep within. Monique is also a business owner, a speaker, as well as a mother of 10! She is a great example of what happens when you take ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ seriously!
This episode features Credit Realtor Shannon Payton. Shannon has a very unique calling. She has learned from her own financial trials and now is a financial literacy expert and realtor that focuses on helping women get their finances in order so they can buy their first home!
This episode features Pastor and Author Lola Adeosun. She shares the journey that brought her to writing her book ‘Alone but not Lonely’. This is a book that explores the various kinds of loneliness we experience. In this episode we focus on the loneliness that’s experienced by leaders such as yourself.
This episode is a solo podcast with yours truly ( Jem Jackson). We discuss what to do when you are busy, frustrated and not seeing the results you were hoping for.
This episode features guest Michaelle Mereigh. Michaelle shares how she overcame a severe mental health crisis that was triggered by finding out there was infidelity in her marriage while freshly postpartum with her second child. She wants you to know that Christians are not exempt from life's difficulties- she was as a pastors wife and church leader at the time this happened. Now she is teaching other women how to rise to victory after what could have taken them out completely.
This episode features guest Crystal Lavallee, Founder and Director of 'I am Compelled' and the Producer of television show 'First Peoples Voices'. * Trigger warning brief discussion of suicide
This episode features influencer, blogger, and podcaster Mattie James! Mattie shares how she decided to blog full-time after being laid off from her job, how she prioritizes faith and family and more! I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. I learned a lot from Mattie, and I'm sure you will as well.
This episode is our first since our summer 2019 hiatus! So excited to be back with you. In this episode I share a short teaching that I offered this summer entitled ' Healed from the Past, Equipped for the Future'. Also, stay tuned for upcoming episodes- I had the honour of sitting down with 10 amazing women this past summer, and I'm excited to share their stories with you!
This episode features guest Janiece McIntosh and was originally recorded as a FB live last summer. Janiece shares how she overcame growing up without a mother or father due to her single mother being lost to domestic violence. Janiece is open about her journey of forgiveness and healing. trigger warning: details of fatal domestic violence
This episode features guest Latania Dyer (formerly Christie) and was originally recorded as a FB live last summer. Latania is super open and honest in this episode as she shares details of how God answered her prayers to get into law school at what many would call the worse possible time. This episode is a great example of God’s divine timing.
In episode 30, Erica McAfee shares her personal and professional life with us. She’s experienced child loss and infertility- but has decided to use her experience to journey with other women going through similar circumstances in her roles as a podcast host, Doula, and Grief & Pregnancy Loss Coach. I love that she is so committed to this cause and to bringing awareness to such important issues.
In this episode author Sandra Turgott shares that she has recently uncovered the residue left by childhood trauma and confronted it head on with the help of a 12 step trauma program. Trigger Warning details of child abuse.
In this episode Stacy-Ann Buchanan, mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and actress shares how she learned how to appreciate herself more and her live her best life after journeying through an extremely trying season. As a mental health advocate, she advocates for herself and truly leads by example.
In this episode Jem shares the process of stepping up and stepping out in the last few months.
This episode is a recording of session #3 of I'm Still Standing's first women's retreat. Pastor Sharon Joy Witton shares a word that makes us think about our journeys going forward.
This episode is a recording of session #2 of I'm Still Standing's first women's retreat. Minister Adanna Phillip shares a powerful word that I think needs to be heard far and wide in the body of Christ. Buckle your seatbelt and open your heart.
In the episode we share the first of 3 main sessions from our inaugural I’m Still Standing women’s retreat entitle ‘Loosening of the Saints’ presented by Jem Jackson. For the next three episodes, we will be sharing the 3 main sessions presented at our retreat.
In episode 23, we decided to record our first podcast with a live audience! Our special guest for ‘Podcast & Cupcakes’ was my dear friend minister Adanna Phillip. We discussed the man at Bethesda in John 5 and explored our own testimonies. Adanna will be our speaker for the Friday night of the I’m Still Standing Women’s Retreat- we are in for a night of fire!!
Marriage coaches, Derrick and Janice Parker share their testimony of how God took their broken marriage and turned it into a masterpiece. I am so happy that they were open and honest enough to share their journey that included infidelity, divorce and re-marriage..all while being in church leadership! Surprised? Don’t be, a lot of married folks go through unbelievable challenges, but keep it a secret due to shame, isolation and stigma- let’s stop that cycle.
Guest Emily Lucima shares her journey of losing her daughter after 51 days and how she was able to hold on to hope despite the tremendous grief. Emily is an #imstillstandingretreat speaker and she also shares what she is looking forward to for the retreat.
Survivor of the Ugandan civil war, an author, a certified life coach and an international speaker Kamshuka shares her incredible testimony. On top of all of this she is also a mother!
Solo Episode: In this episode, Jem explores scripture and asks some questions in regards to healing. She also shares healing that she and her loved ones have experienced.
Kendal shares how God turned around her battle with Lyme disease to something she is passionate about. She is now a health advocate and a student in the health sciences. Stay tuned for the surprise update at the end of the episode.
After a detrimental spinal cord injury, Doctors to Carolyn to expect to regain little to no mobility. She told them she would be their miracle patient, and she that she was.
ABOUT TODAY’S SHOW: TRIGGER WARNING: childhood sexual abuse In this episode Karen Grant shares how her excitement migrating to Canada turned into her worse nightmare of being sexually abused by the very person that was supposed to be her caregiver. A story too often experienced but not spoken of openly often enough. Karen shares how she has been able to live a joyful, abundant and purposeful life despite her experience. Her testimony is fire!
TRIGGER WARNING: gun violence In this episode you will join guest Shereen Ashman on her first visit in 15 years to the building where she was shot. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Fadia about her experience with kidney disease-her questions, faith and patience when she didn't understand the journey she was on. Winnie and Fadia also speak about their experience with doing a paired exchange kidney transplant. Thank you for listening! **
In this episode you will hear from Winnie Dorno about her extremely complex pregnancy- it all started when she began dilating at 17 weeks. Doctors expected the worse case scenario but Winnie and her husband believed God for a miracle. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Stephanie Destra about her experience of being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from MelissaRoshan Potter, an international model and speaker that has been featured on the TD Jakes talk show, TedX, OWN, the Today Show, and more. Her life started off in the least favourable conditions- conceived through rape and left in the foster care system. God came through and showed out with MelRo- if anyones life is a testimony, hers is! Thank you for listening! Please excuse the background noise!
TRIGGER WARNING: childhood sexual abuse In this episode you will hear an amazing panel discussion with guests Danielle Smith, Latania Christie and Sherika Powell. Thank you for listening!
TRIGGER WARNING: childhood sexual abuse In this episode you will hear from an incredible woman, LaTonsha Pridgen on her personal experience with long term sexual abuse during her childhood and how she was able to overcome that horrific trauma. She also shares how she is using her experience to advocate for children and lobby the government. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Marcella Kennedy, who is an awesome woman who specializes in non-toxic and natural beauty products. She shares her and her husbands 4 year long journey of trying to conceive. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from my amazing friend, author, entrepreneur and Forbes contributor Pauleanna Reid. Thank you for listening!
TiTi Ladette may be known for her viral social media video that garnered over 20 million views. But, she has so much more to praise God for. She is now an author and playwright after turning her life around from prostitution, drug abuse, and so much more. Thanks for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Simone Walsh about her recovery from two suicide attempts, and how the experience sparked her to begin a mental health advocacy organization. Thank you for listening!