Counting up: Recent Episodes
Bella Sylvestri
Bella, a 17 year old, talks about life as a teenager and the struggles and victories in Christianity. Intended to be a interactive podcast, each episode will be based on a subject chosen by a listener. (This feature is on hold)
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Bella talks about why God is so important through personal experiences and the Bible, drawing out the idea of putting God first. Bible verses: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 22:36-40, Psalm 1, Proverbs 3:6, Proverbs 31, 1 John 5. Reach out: Instagram @Countupwards
Bella talks about her experience with physical fear and about some of the ways she grew through the lasting affects of fear. • Instagram - @Countupwards • Verses - Exodus 14:14; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 91:4-5
Bella talks about her own experiences and gives advice on how to persevere. • Instagram - @countupwards • Article - quickbase.com/blog/8-ways-to-develop-persistence • Verses - James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-5; Hebrews 10:36
Bella talks about grief, and gives some suggestions for the healing process. Songs: Who lives who dies who tells your story - Hamilton, Love in the dark -Adele, All hail king Jesus - Jeremy Riddle Verses: Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Psalm 46:1-2
Bella talks about depression and her tips for when you go through it. Instagram - @countupwards Article - https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-symptoms-and-warning-signs.htm Verses - Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:38-39; John 16:33; Philippians 4:8
Bella talks about friends; toxic friends, being a better friend, getting friends and of course, Jesus. @countupwards • Toxic friends - https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/signs-your-friendship-is-toxic-2018-2%3famp. • If you don’t want friends - Proverbs 15:22, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Proverbs 27:17. • For choosing/being a good friend - Proverbs 22:24-25, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 27:5-6, Proverbs 17:9. • Jesus, as a friend - John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24, John 15:15
Bella discusses whether you are good enough, for God, yourself and for the people around you.