The Arise Podcast with Monica: Recent Episodes
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The Arise Podcast with Monica is a podcast inspired by the words of Jesus - Talitha Koum or "little girl, Arise". Join @itsmonicaxxoo, recently engaged momma of two boys, lover of Jesus, appreciator of all things pink, and hopeful romantic as she navigates life with coffee in her hand and grace in her heart. She, along with some of her friends, will share everything from parenting experiences, bible discoveries, to dating blunders, and everything in between. Come on, lets arise together.
Alyssa and I met back in 2008 in school of ministry and we have basically been friends ever since. Alyssa found herself working through heartbreak, grief for her beloved pet, and rejection after rejection during a pandemic. When she thought it was all she could take, a new dream was born. Alyssa Sperry is a pastry chef, world traveler, researcher, published author, business owner, and a complete joy to be around. On this episode she shares about her journey from feeling the lowest she could feel to the launch of a new business. Find her on IG @saltyjacksalt and go to her website: www.saltyjacksalt.com and put in the promo code ARISE10 for 10% off your entire purchase (excluding fundraiser items).
On today’s episode I have a real and raw conversation with my friend, Megan. Megan is a wife, homemaker, momma, deep thinker, and Jesus lover. She has walked many roads of grief and shares her journey with me about how she handled it, how she holds onto hope, and more. There is a trigger warning as we discuss her miscarriage and how it’s affected her. I am so excited for you all to meet her. If you’d like to follow her you can find her on Instagram @megcgarten.
Season 2 is here and I am soooo excited! Today I am answering a few questions I got asked on Instagram. Make sure you are following me @itsmonicaxxoo!
This week is our final episode of season one! But don’t worry I have some amazing interviews and topics for next season. Today I share a verse and a book with you that has really helped me with feelings of abandonment! See you all next season!
Today is National Single Parent Day! Todays episode I talk about five things I would have told myself in the beginning of my single mother journey. Things like feeling the feels and keeping the hope. It’s been six years and I have learned a lot but I still have so so much to grow in! And that excites me.
Listen, I know it can be hard to rejoice when we see people walking into things we are still praying for — but doing so will keep us away from bitterness. In this weeks episode I share about how I have tried to keep my heart in a place of rejoicing for others and I challenge you to do the same. Because at the end of it all — we are rejoicing in the The Giver and not the gift.
We all get busy… especially as {single} mommas. So I take so much comfort in the fact that He comes near to us. On this episode I share a verse found in Habakkuk that can remind us that God wants to come to us.
This episode I talked about I was rejected by TWO different guys this week and how I have learned to deal with rejection. I am not set aside. I am set apart. And so are you friends!
I know Valentine’s Day is not everyone’s favorite holiday. There can be so much hurt and frustration surrounding this holiday. This episode I share 5 ways you can show yourself some love this Valentine’s weekend. Follow me over on Instagram @itsmonicaxxoo to see some more ways I show myself and my kids love on Valentine’s Day!
On this weeks episode I share my five boundaries in dating. Online dating for five years has forced me to learn a lot and one of the biggest things I’ve learned is how important proper boundaries are in the beginning stages of dating. Hope you enjoy and you think a little about what boundaries you should set in place.
I had the honor of interviewing my dear friend Molly and we talked about so many things! Her passion for the Word of God, how our emotions are not always truthful, and our problems with people pleasing. Molly is a single mom, YouTuber, and Jesus lover. I know that you will absolutely love this conversation. Make sure to check Molly out on Instagram and TikTok at @mollys.story and her YouTube Mollys Story.
An article came out today that interviewed me about photography and it brought me back to the days where this was just a dream in my heart. On today’s episode I just want to encourage you to dream again. Big and small. Dream again, friends
Melanie and I met on social media a few months ago after I offered to do a Instagram live coaching session with her. Melanie helps Christian singles love their dating life, heal and love confidently. On this episode we talk online dating, her most memorable date, and more. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and let her know I sent you @withmelanietorres.
I finished my first week of homeschooling with my boys and the biggest lesson I learned was the rhythm of Grace. No part of this week went according to what I had planned. I share a little bit about that and how I am learning this thing called grace.
It’s NYE and there can be so much chatter around resolutions and goals, which is great. But if you could pick just one word to focus on for 2022… what would it be? I share some of my previous words of the years and you hear my word for 2022 first!
Most of us are waiting for something. A new job. A baby. Restoration in family. A husband (a-yoooo!). As children of God we are all waiting for Jesus’ return. As you wait this Christmas, remember that God is still at work and wastes nothing.
Life can be so so hard, friends. Grief, frustration, unmet expectations, arguments, and that can be before lunchtime! What a perspective change when I was reminded to posture my heart toward gratitude. Still acknowledging what was going on but giving it to Jesus.
On this episode I take you on the short journey of some self-reflection as I was parenting my boys alone for many days while their dad was recovering.
I hope you enjoy and feel a little seen (because we can feel so unseen at times) and encouraged!
I am so so excited to share this with you all. Arise Podcast has been a dream in my heart for many years and it is FINALLY here! So many stories, encouragement, and interviews to share with you... all the while, reminding you to ARISE.