Unashamed and Free: Recent Episodes
Danielle Kelly
October is Pastor Appreciation Month but many congregations are unaware of this special time to honor and encourage our pastors. Listen in as I share three inspiring principles from the life of Moses for pastors.
Resources Mentioned:
FREE DEVOTIONAL: Jesus, Do You Care? 3 Ways to Locate Jesus in Your Storm
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Anne Polencheck is the Executive Director of New Name NFP, a ministry founded in 2009 that reaches out to women sexually exploited and trafficked in the Chicagoland area. Anne has served with New Name since the beginning and has been leading the ministry since 2010. Anne has a bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering and worked as a software engineer for over 20 years. In 2013, she left her corporate job to stay home with her youngest daughter, allowing her more time to serve with New Name. Anne has a heart for women to know how much Jesus loves them, right where they are at, and that they have great worth and value.
In this episode, Anne shares her personal story of overcoming alcohol abuse and an eating disorder. Anne received a new mind and a renewed heart through the power of Christ and His love. She shares what sparked her passion to walk with women who are sexually exploited and trafficked. Anne provides insight into how women enter trafficking, the signs of trafficking, the process of healing, and practical tips for individuals and churches who desire to love women in the sex industry.
Connect with Anne:
- New Name
- Bridal Boutique by New Name
Resources Mentioned:
- Terrify No More: Young Girls Held Captive and the Daring Undercover Operation to Win Their Freedom by Gary A. Haugen
- National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888
- Unlocking the Wounded Heart by Priscilla Lack
- Escaping the Devil’s Bedroom by Dawn Herzog Jewell
- International Justice Mission
- Scars & Stilettos by Harmony Dust
This Week’s Belt of Truth: “The base of the cross is flat. Anyone can come to Jesus. The gift is free and is not based on you. The only thing based on you is to accept the free gift right where you are at. There is nothing you have to do in this moment differently.
He does not make mistakes. God created you in His image. I care what's happened to you. I am sad about the suffering that you've been through, but that does not define who you are. Know that Jesus bore all of that on the cross.
We can't understand this because we're human. But when He died on the cross, He died for every situation that you've been in, every torture, every abuse you’ve had to endure. He knows exactly what you are feeling and how it's affecting you. He knows the path out of darkness, and that is the truth.”- Anne Polencheck
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Megan Bloedel is a Christian writer and podcaster currently living in Wisconsin with her husband. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Ministry to Women and Bible degree. Megan enjoys writing and speaking about mental health and faith. She co-hosts her podcast, Let's Talk About It, with her friend Jacque Anderson. The heart of the podcast is to talk freely about messy, "awkward," hard, or controversial topics to shine light in areas of darkness and find healing. The podcast also hopes to promote godly and fruitful discussion & disagreement.
In this episode, Megan speaks candidly about her struggle with anxiety and sexual shame and how it impacted her faith and relationship with others. She talks about the Lord used the potential of a called-off engagement and therapy to help break her free from areas of bondage. God's hand is evident throughout Megan's journey as you listen in.
Connect with Megan:
- Megan’s Instagram
- Megan’s Blog
- Let’s Talk About It Podcast
- Let’s Talk About it YouTube
Resources Mentioned:
- The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast with Adam Young
- Eve's Revenge: Women and a Spirituality of the Body by Lilian Calles Barger
This Week’s Belt of Truth: “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations,[a] a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
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Aasha Marie is a Christian Hip hop artist curating clean content for the culture based in the city of Chicago. From Englewood, she focuses on physical and spiritual transformation by using her musical gifts of song, poetry, rap and rhyme to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her heart is for evangelism and discipleship within the local church and she is committed to using her gifts to serve the body of Christ. She is currently promoting her album entitled WYWS (While You Were Sleeping) and her upcoming gospel EP.
In this episode, Aasha invites us into her healing journey from the pain of molestation and her parent’s divorce. She discusses how these experiences impacted her relationship with God. Aasha’s story is one of hardship but one of redemption.
Listen in as Aasha shares how she went from practicing empty religion to using her gifts to create for God’s glory.
Connect with Aasha:
- Aasha’s Website
- Listen to Aasha’s Music
- Watch Aasha on YouTube
Resources Mentioned
- Check out Aasha’s latest single, For Everything
- Aasha’s video that inspired me to return to podcasting
- WWYS Mini Documentary on Aasha Marie
- Punch and The Bee
- Water to Wine Song
- Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua by Barb Roose
- Morning and Evening Daily Devotional by Charles Spurgeon
This Week’s Belt of Truth:
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
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6 Reasons Why We Don't Finish
- We focus more on our doubt or our lack of skill instead of the God who called us. (Check out Moses in Exodus 3)
- We diminish the task and think it is beneath us. (Check out the life of David. Start in I Samuel 16 and read Psalm 78:72.)
- We are too busy comparing or competing with others.
- We are afraid of people or desire their approval instead of God’s approval.
- We lack discipline or we are lazy.
- We are trying to be perfect. (Check out Hebrews 12:2 and Galatians 3:3)
6 Ways We Can Move Forward
- Identify one task God has given you that you have neglected. Identify the reason why you have not finished.
- Spend time in confession and repentance.
- Ask God for help to complete the task and for His strength to empower you.
- Make a plan to obey. What is one small step you can make today?
- Get a scripture to hold onto for encouragement and to help renew your mind.
- Share your plan with someone who will help you walk in obedience and keep you accountable.
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I originally recorded this video for my Instagram account and I didn't plan on posting it as a podcast episode. However, I realized that many of my podcast listeners don't follow me on Instagram. I wanted to provide a brief update on my plans for the rest of 2020.
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Dianna continues sharing her journey in this episode around the shame she experienced having a premature baby. Kaden, her miracle baby, was born at 23 weeks into the world covered in prayer. The power of prayer and community helped Dianna cling to the Lord. Becoming a mother, gave Dianna the continued courage to heal so that she could provide a better life for her son.
Dianna is saved by God, a wife, mother of two amazing sons, an advocate for women and children, budding entrepreneur, and writer. She is currently completing her degree in psychology as she champions for mothers of premature babies and families of children with special needs.
Be on the lookout for her new blog Dee’s Hang Out Suite, a safe place for moms!
Connect with Dianna:
- Blog
- Instagram: Personal and Be Bold Business Account
Resources Mentioned
- Episode 17: Slave Minds
- Scriptures Mentioned: Hezekiah facing the wall (Isaiah 38:2-5, 2 Kings 20:2-3), Joshua 1:9, Hebrew 10:25
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: “The promises of God are true. He will never leave you nor forsake you. You are His child. You are loved and His grace and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life.” - Dianna Tymes
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Today, my friend Dianna Tymes shares her struggles with shame from molestation and past sexual sin. Shame first entered Dianna’s life when she was molested as a young child and resulted in her keeping negative secrets and increased her feelings of insecurity. Not knowing how to deal with this shame and other complex things going on in her life, Dianna struggled with anger and fighting. Listen in as Dianna shares how salvation transformed her and how Jesus is continually exfoliating her shame.
Dianna is saved by God, a wife, mother of two amazing sons, an advocate for women and children, budding entrepreneur, and writer. She is currently completing her degree in psychology as she champions for mothers of premature babies and families of children with special needs.
Be on the lookout for her new blog Dee’s Hang Out Suite, a safe place for moms!
Connect with Dianna:
- Blog
- Instagram: Personal and Be Bold Business Account
Resources Mentioned
- Dianna’s Blog
- Shady Grove Fertility
- Episode 10&11: Laying Aside Sexual Sin (Part I&II)
- Scriptures Mentioned: Proverbs 3:5
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Kenya Denise is a young believer in Christ with a passion for changing the standard of beauty through the transparency of her own story and as a licensed Esthetician in Chicago, IL. She recently launched her skincare business Unfading Beauty Skin Care with the mission to encourage beauty from the inside out through skincare services, products, and knowledge.
In today’s episode, Kenya shares how the seeds of colorism planted a belief in her mind that her skin color was not beautiful. These seeds led to unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and constant comparison. Kenya shares how God has led her on a journey of unpacking this lie and affirming her value in Him.
Connect with Kenya on:
- Book a Virtual Skin Consultation
- Purchase Unfading Beauty Skin Care Products
- Unfading Beauty Skincare Instagram
- Kenya’s Personal Instagram
- Email Kenya at info@unfadingbeautyskincare.com
Resources Mentioned
- The Social Dilemma
- Kenya's YouTube Video: Insecurity, Make Up & God
- Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Peter 3:3-4, Ezekiel 28:11-19
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: 1 Peter 3:3-4
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Angie Pryor was the first person I interviewed on this podcast. In 2018, she shared her incredible story of overcoming molestation, domestic violence, and the shame of abortion. She is back with an update on her journey out of shame into freedom. Since our first interview, Angie has lost 80lbs and has gained a new mindset. In this episode, she shares about her lifelong struggles with weight and insecurity. Listen in as Angie testifies about what God has done in her life in the last 2 years.
Angie was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. She has been married to her husband, Michael (Mike), for 13 years. Angie has two children Patience and Isaiah. She is also the proud grandmother of her beautiful grandchild, MacKenzie. She attends Chicago West Bible Church with her family where she serves on staff as the Ministry Assistant. Mike and Angie also serve as leaders of the prayer team.
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Resources Mentioned
- Episode 3: Angela Pryor
- Episode 4: Mike Pryor
- The Renewing of the Mind Project by Barb Raveling
- Bright Line Eating
- Bible Studies Angie Mentioned: Armor of God, Discerning the Voice of God, Breaking Free, Gideon
- Scriptures Mentioned: Luke 10:27, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 12:1-2
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
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In today’s episode, I interview Certified Professional Life Coach Janet Pisani about her struggles with shame, bitterness, and private grief around her life long battle with chronic illness. Despite her struggles, Janet has learned to seek the Lord for healing and coaches others on how to move forward through life transitions and chronic illness.
Janet Pisani was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the youngest of 4 and was born with muscular dystrophy. Janet attended college and graduate school in Pittsburgh and was later hired as a job coach for the physically disabled. After graduate school, she started her own business as a corporate image consultant. She quit her business to become a caretaker for three years for her mother. She recently became a Certified Professional Life Coach. Janet steers women in transition through the waters of uncertainty so they can become everything God has equipped them to be.
Connect with Janet at:
- Website: www.janetpisanilifecoach.com
- Instagram: @janetpisani
- Email: JanetPisani.LifeCoach@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned
- Episode 21 & 22: Unashamed to Dream (Jamie Miller)
- Episode 32: Darren Greenfield
- Episode 30: Barb Raveling
- Christian Coach Institute (The coaching school Janet and I attended)
- Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 23, Psalm 91, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 139
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Psalm 139; “He is Creator, whatever He creates is good. I am good because I was created by God.”- Janet Pisani
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This week, I interview my friend Darren Greenfield about the shame he experienced from having two unexpected children. He talks about the tension his past decisions have caused in his current life and his struggles with understanding his identity. We dive into what happens when black men don’t allow themselves to heal from their shame and anger. This episode is packed with gems of truth that will help you move forward in your journey out of shame into freedom.
Darren Greenfield is a pastor who has a desire to lead people in socio-economically diverse communities in spiritual and physical renewal as they are reconciled to God and one another through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Darren is a Lead Pastor of Vision and Teaching at Christ Centered Church and also works as an Organizational strategist for Invert Strategies. He is married to the beautiful, smart, and funny Adina Greenfield and they have a 7 year old daughter, Addison Greenfield, who brings so much energy and love to their family.
Resources Mentioned
- Who Do You Say That I AM? by Becky Harling
- Honey Boy Movie
- Episode 6: Jon Kelly Part I; Episode 7: Jon Kelly Part II
- Navigate the Journey Life Plan
- The Invisible Bond: How to Break Free From Your Sexual Past
- Betrayal’s Baby
- God of All Comfort: A Trinitarian Response to the Horrors of This World
- Scriptures Mentioned: The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar (Genesis 16; 21) and The story of Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Psalm 139:13; “Nobody knows your identity or nobody can form your identity better than your Creator.” -Darren Greenfield
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Today, I chat with my friend, Richard (Dick) Lewis, about his battle with alcoholism and his road to sobriety. He shares the moment when he realized that alcohol had become an idol in his life and how drinking was a symptom of his self-centeredness. Through a surrendered heart and the power of the Holy Spirit, Dick is now walking in freedom no longer allowing alcohol to be an idol in his life.
Dick was born in Washington DC and grew up there and in New York. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Economics, and from the University of Chicago with an MBA in Econometrics. Dick has been married to his wife Nora for 36 years and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He and Nora have started and built several very successful businesses, and Dick is currently Chairman of SSDC Services, which they acquired in 2013. Dick and Nora are very active in church planting, both in the US and Internationally, and also support a variety of other outreach and community-focused ministries. He and Nora are members of Chicago West Bible Church in Chicago and Harvest North Phoenix in Arizona.
Resources Mentioned
- Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Paul David Tripp
- Scriptures Mentioned: Exodus 20:3, Psalm 23, The Lord’s Prayer
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Romans 12:2 instructs us to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Have you ever wondered how to renew your mind and what steps to take? Today, I interview Barb Raveling author of The Renewing of the Mind Project. Her book provides practical tools like truth journaling to help you experience a transformed mind. Barb shares how renewing her mind helped her walk in freedom from emotional eating and fear of rejection.
Barb Raveling is the author of six books and Bible studies including Freedom from Emotional Eating, Freedom from Procrastination, and the Renewing of the Mind Project. She is also the host of the Christian Habits Podcast and the Taste for Truth Podcast. She and her husband have been married for 38 years and have four adult children.
Connect with Barb at:
- Website: https://barbraveling.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbRaveling
- Podcasts: Christian Habits Podcast and Taste for Truth
Resources Mentioned
- Truth Journaling
- Barb’s Books: Taste for Truth, Freedom from Emotional Eating, I Deserve a Donut, The Renewing of the Mind Project, Freedom from Procrastination, RALLY: A Personal Growth Bible Study
- Scriptures Mentioned: 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: God is Enough. I don’t need my own glory, I can rest in His glory. - Barb Raveling
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On Sunday, I celebrated my 35th birthday by remembering...remembering who God has been in my life. I remembered the many miracles He has allowed me to experience and the many ways He has kept me.
Shame can keep us frozen in our trauma blocking memories of God’s presence and faithfulness in our lives. The act of remembering is stewarding the countless stories of God showing up and showing out throughout our journeys.
Take a moment to remember with me. Take a moment to reflect on the memorials of God’s goodness that you have forgotten. Listen in as I share my stones of remembrance and ways you can cultivate the art of remembering.
Resources Mentioned
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Illinois Holocaust Museum
- The Advent Book
- Episode 5: Freedom
- Who You’ve Always Been by Hope Darst
- Scriptures Mentioned: Joshua 4, Psalm 139, I Peter 2:5
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Hebrews 13:8
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“Are We There Yet?” We have all asked this question at some point as we waited to reach our destination. Waiting is not always pleasant but God requires us to steward the wait in our lives. Listen in as I share lessons I’ve learned during times of waiting in my life.
Resources Mentioned
- Seasons by Hillsong
- Scriptures Mentioned: Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 13:12
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Lamentations 3:22-26
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My Stewardship series continues with a discussion on the importance of stewarding our relationships.
I identify 5 toxic relationships that we need to get rid of or create distance in:
- Partners in Crime
- Glass Ceiling Relationships
- Energy Suckers
- Foot on the Neck Relationships
- Takers
In the second half, I use Jesus as a model to help us navigate and manage the relationships in our lives.
Resources Mentioned
- Domestic Violence Hotline
- Refining Wealth with Patrice Washington Podcast
- Michael Hyatt & Co. The Leadership Strategy of Jesus
- Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 17, Mark 9, Mark 14:32-42, Proverbs 27:5-6, Luke 10:1-2
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Proverbs 27:17
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I am kicking off a new series called Stewardship. This week, I talk about how we are called to steward our story and our beginnings. The woman at the well in John 4 teaches us how to own our stories and boldly testify about what God has done in our lives. What could happen if you took authority over your story? What if God used your story to save someone? What could happen?
Resources Mentioned
- *Note: In this episode, I mentioned that Judea was located in the North but it is not. Galilee was located in the North and Judea was located in the South.
- My Instagram Post about Sheila Walsh
- Chrystal’s Chronicles Podcast with Sheila Walsh
- Jesus and Women by Kristi McLelland
- Scriptures Mentioned: John 4, Genesis 38
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Isaiah 62:3-5
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Meet my friend Lisa Browne, founder of Colorful Stories, an organization whose mission is to share racially-diverse children’s literature with an unapologetic emphasis on positive black representation. Lisa and I met over a decade ago at church shortly after she arrived from South Africa. In this episode, Lisa shares how the Lord lifted the shame of living a life that was a lie and how He brought her to a place of freedom where she could truly be her authentic self.
Lisa is passionate about educational equity and exploring racial representation in children’s literature with teachers and families. She is The Program Administrator at an Early Childhood Program in Philadelphia. Lisa is a certified Professional Development Instructor and Trainer. She is currently an MEd. student in The Educational Leadership Program at Arcadia University.
Originally from South Africa, Johannesburg, she lives with her husband and adorable son in Philadelphia where she is a huge fan of the parks, trails, and pools in the West Mt. Airy neighborhood where they reside. In her spare time, she is writing a children’s book, reading a radical book by a dope black author, and dreaming of ways to change the world.
Connect with Lisa at:
- Website: Colorful Stories
- Instagram: @colorful_stories
Resources Mentioned
- A Resource from Lisa: Kid-Friendly Language for Black Lives Matter Guiding Principles
- Scriptures Mentioned: 2 Corinthians 5:17
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Romans 12:9
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Living in a country that does not see black as beautiful has been a barrier in my personal journey of embracing my blackness. Listen in as I share 5 things I have learned to help me embrace the beautiful black skin God has given me.
Resources Mentioned
- The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. DuBois
- The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
- Black Gold (ft. Algebra Blessett) by Esperanza Spalding
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Psalm 139:13-14
Photo Credit: Melissa Stuckey Photography
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Many of us are physically free but still have enslaved minds that need to be delivered.
Listen in as I share three mentalities that God has to either build up or tear down to free us from our slave minds.
Resources Mentioned
- Episode 5: Freedom
- Beachbody Core De Force
- Scriptures mentioned: Numbers 10-15, Exodus 1, Exodus 13:17, Exodus 14:11-12
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Obedience brings life and fruitfulness Isaiah 1:18-20, Ezekiel 20:21
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Meet Jamie Miller! Jamie and I met in life coaching school and instantly connected. Jamie shares her journey of dropping shame and how she learned to embrace who God created her to be. Listen as Jamie shares how God freed her from shame and allowed her to dream again.
Jamie is married to her high school sweetheart, Garrett, and has three children. She is professionally trained from the Christian Coach Institute, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited program. In addition to her professional certification training, she also has degrees in Education as well as Supply Chain Management and loves learning and researching pretty much everything.
Jamie is passionate about helping women understand their true identity and live abundantly in their God-given purpose.
Connect with Jamie at:
- Website: Counter Culture Coaching & Consulting
- Facebook: Counter Culture Coaching and Consulting
- Instagram: @counter_culture_coaching
Resources Mentioned
- Life. Money. Hope. Sermon Series
- Everything Is Mine in You by Christy Nockels
- Christian Coach Institute
- God, You are So Good by Passion
- First 5
- Dream Big Podcast by Bob Goff
- Scriptures Mentioned: Haggai 1:5-7
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Meet Jamie Miller! Jamie and I met in life coaching school and instantly connected. Jamie shares her journey of dropping shame and how she learned to embrace who God created her to be. Listen as Jamie shares how God freed her from shame and allowed her to dream again.
Jamie is married to her high school sweetheart, Garrett, and has three children. She is professionally trained from the Christian Coach Institute, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited program. In addition to her professional certification training, she also has degrees in Education as well as Supply Chain Management and loves learning and researching pretty much everything.
Jamie is passionate about helping women understand their true identity and live abundantly in their God-given purpose.
Connect with Jamie at:
- Website: Counter Culture Coaching & Consulting
- Facebook: Counter Culture Coaching and Consulting
- Instagram: @counter_culture_coaching
Resources Mentioned
- What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa TerKeurst
- Little Confirmations Everywhere by Jamie Miller (The quote I read)
- On Being Found: What If You Were Never Really Lost? by Jamie Miller (Fig leaves)
- What you MAGNIFY will MULTIPLY by Jennifer Allwood
- Scriptures Mentioned: Haggai 1:6
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Now that you have started to dream again, what is the next step?
Listen to Part II of Unashamed to Dream as I share practical ways to move forward.
Resources Mentioned
- Courtney Saunders
- His and Her Money Podcast
- Fight Hustle End Hurry Podcast
- Scriptures Mentioned: John 13:3, Joshua 1:9
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Have you let your past shame or failures stop you from dreaming? Do you feel like God has forgotten about the dreams that stir inside of you?
You are not alone. Listen to Part I of Unashamed to Dream about my journey of finding my worth and daring to dream again.
Resources Mentioned
- The Imposter Syndrome
- My Coaching School: Christian Coach Institute
- Episode 10: Laying Aside Sexual Sin
- The Journey Together Summit by Kelly Balarie
- The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey
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Listen as I share some of the things I am grateful for!
Resources Mentioned
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- Barak Obama’s Instagram Post
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
- My post about Jim Lewis
- Prison Fellowship
- Scriptures mentioned: Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 12:1-2
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Proverbs 18:10
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Many of us are physically free but still have enslaved minds that need to be delivered. Listen in as I share three mentalites that God has to either build up or tear down to free us from our slave minds.
Resources Mentioned
- Ableton Live 10
- Episode 5: Freedom
- Beachbody Core De Force
- Scriptures mentioned: Numbers 10-15, Exodus 1, Exodus 13:17, Exodus 14:11-12
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Obedience brings life and fruitfulness Isaiah 1:18-20, Ezekiel 20:21
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Today, I interview my sweet friend Ashlee Nelson! Ashlee shares her journey of God delivering her from an eating disorder. She opens up about the moment she truly understood who Jesus is and His unconditional love for her.
Biblical counselor by trade, worship and enthusiast by calling, Ashlee is passionate about helping others see their true identities and rest in the extravagant love and grace of the Father. She also enjoys writing, content editing, and eating her way through the coffee shops and salad bars of Chicago. Married to her best friend, they both love geeking out over entrepreneurship, hosting, traveling, and exploring every corner of their city.
Resources Mentioned
- Ashlee and Zach’s Airbnb
- Twelve Stones Counseling
- The Allis
- Bethel School of Music
- Lifestyle Christianity - Todd White
- With by Skye Jethani
- Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 71:8; Psalm 119:169-172
- Ashlee’s Belt of Truth: John 15:3
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Saul went out looking for donkeys and ended up being anointed king. This episode, I share how we can learn from Saul’s mundane task of looking for his father’s donkeys and how he encountered an unexpected calling from God.
Resources Mentioned
- Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
- Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 2:10
- Belt of Truth: Jeremiah 33:3
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I am back with Episode 14: Holy Summer School, sharing about my unexpected enrollment in God’s Holy Summer School of Life.
Resources Mentioned
- JIMusicProductions
- Episode 6 & Episode 7: Jon Kelly
- Episode 13: Laying Aside Our Masks
- Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 2:1-7; 2:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17
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In Episode 13: Laying Aside Our Masks, I share the journey God has taken me on to lay aside masks that I have used to shield my true self and true feelings from Him. Listen in as I share the steps that have lead me to bravely reveal my raw, authentic self to God and others.
Resources Mentioned
- The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers by Amy Hollingsworth
- Episode 3: Angela Pryor
- Feelings Wheel
- Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 27:7-10, Psalm 55:1-8, Psalm 119:81-88, Psalm 89:46, Hebrews 4:14-16, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 139:1-2, Psalm 23
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: God is your Shepherd - John 10:1-16
- You Know My Name by Tasha Cobbs Leonard ft. Jimi Cravity
How To Identify When You Are Masking:
- Ask yourself the following questions:
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- Why am I minimizing my authentic self with this person? Why am I hiding or trying to cover up? Am I trying to please them or do I fear this person?
- What is it about this person that is causing me to shrink back or morph into something that I am not?
- Why do I want this person’s approval? Am I seeking this person’s approval instead of God?
- What lies am I believing about God that are preventing me from being real with Him? Ex. He doesn’t care, He will not comfort me, He doesn’t hear me.
- What lies am I believing that are preventing me from being authentic with others? Ex. ALL people are the same and I’m ALWAYS going to be rejected, It’s too risky and not worth it, It’s better to shield myself than to actually get hurt or experience pain.
- Use the Feelings Wheel to help identify your feelings and start talking to God about it. Even if your feelings and thoughts involve doubting Him. Remember, He already knows your thoughts even before you voice them (Psalm 139:1-2).
- Grab your Bible and look up scriptures about who God is and His faithfulness. Read over some of the scriptures mentioned in this episode. Spend time thanking God for who He is. Unmasking with God becomes easier when you know who He is and you know His character.
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After two months of silence, I am back with Episode 12: Shutting Up the Accuser. I discuss how I’ve learned to come out of isolation, cling to God, and war against the Accuser. Listen as I share practical tips from God’s word on how to fight against Satan’s lies that keep us bond in guilt and shame.
Resources Mentioned
- Episode 5: Freedom (Story of my dad)
- Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
- The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown
- While I’m Waiting by Travis Greene
- Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 16:13-20, Psalm 103:4, Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Peter 5:8, John 8:44, Ephesians 1:19-23, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 2:1-9; 2:13-14, Ephesians 4:1-3, Hebrews 4:12
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Romans 8:1-2
- Emergency Faith Kit - Praise List
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This week I continue my discussion on Laying Aside: Sexual Sin. I talk about how to handle temptation and the importance of boundaries.
Resources Mentioned
- Episode 10: Laying Aside Sexual Sin (Part I)
- Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 103:8-11, Psalm 51, Psalm 139, James 1:14-15, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 5:28, I Corinthians 6:12-20
- This Week’s Belt of Truth: Psalm 86:5-7
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Happy New Year! I’m kicking off this year with my first podcast series: Laying Aside. Inspired by Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
This week I discuss Laying Aside: Sexual Sin. I share my own journey of learning how to lay aside the sexual sin in my life that once consumed me. If you are currently struggling with the shame of past or current sexual sin, listen in and glean from the scriptures that helped me lay aside the heavy weight of sex.
Resources Mentioned
- America in Color
- The Color Monster
- When I’m Tempted by Kim Cash Tate
- Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 103:8-11, Psalm 51, Psalm 139
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Today, I share my reflections on being Unashamed and Free to do things at my own pace. Listen in as I also share how this Advent season has me reflecting on our coming King.
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Resources Mentioned
- The Glorious in the Mundane Podcast by Christy Nockels
- The Night of Hope Tour
- “The King is Coming Prelude” from The Thrill of Hope by Christy Nockels
- Scriptures mentioned: Genesis 1:1-5; Isaiah 43:1-3; Ephesians 3:16-21; Isaiah 9:6; Acts 1:6-11; Revelation 22:5
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Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:34
I wish that I could say my words have always been gracious but they haven’t been. My words have torn others down and shamed them in moments of my anger. Today, I discuss how the gift of apology frees you and the person receiving it.
Resources Mentioned
- Be Still Be Free: Episode #98: Be Righteous
- John 8:1-11
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In Part II of my interview with my hubby, Jon Kelly, he shares how God used prison to save him and break his pattern of running from his problems. Jon discovers how to walk out his faith while incarcerated and adjust to his new life after being released. Listen as we recount how we met and how God used our broken past to make us one.
Resources Mentioned
- Episode 3: Angela Pryor
- Between Pain and Grace: A Biblical Theology of Suffering by Andrew Schmutzer
- Naming Our Abuse: God’s Pathways to Healing for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors by Andrew Schmutzer
- Desiring God by John Piper
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Meet my other half, Jon Kelly! This man is one of the greatest gifts the Lord has ever given me. You have often heard me mention him in previous podcasts and today you will hear his story. Jon shares how the shame of poverty lead him down a dangerous path of selling drugs and sexual brokenness. His choices eventually landed him in prison. Jon’s story is heartbreaking but also a beautiful display of Christ’s redemption.
Resources Mentioned
- Gosnell: The Trail of America’s Biggest Serial Killer
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Freedom. Most of us want it but are not willing to walk the difficult road required to truly be free. Listen as I share how I recently found freedom through reuniting with my father.
Resources Mentioned
- Exodus 2:23-24
- Exodus 14:13
- Isaiah 61
- A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
- This Is Us
- Rishi Tea Turmeric Ginger
- Millennium Park
- Good Good Father by Bethel Church (I think this is originally by Chris Tomlin but I like this version)
- Everlasting God by William Murphy
- Moving Forward by Israel Houghton
- “How to Experience the Grace of God” by Jon Kelly (A sermon on Titus 3:1-7)
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Have you ever wondered how the men in your life deal with their shame?
Today’s guest, Michael Pryor, shares how witnessing his parents domestic violence and being molested created unhealthy patterns of anger and man pleasing in his life that were not dealt with until years later after becoming a Christian and getting married.
Michael Lejuan Pryor was born and raised in Chicago with summers spent in Mississippi and Tennessee. The Lord engaged and saved Michael's (Mike’s) heart in 2003. This encounter prepared Mike for freedom from the bondage of shame and sin. The Lord then floored Mike by giving him a wife, Angela L. Pryor. They have been happily and humbly married for over 13 years. Mike is a father of two children and one grandchild. God saw fit to allow Mike and Angie to be apart of a team that started a church on the Westside of Chicago, Chicago West Bible Church, under the leadership of Pastor Jon Kelly. Mike has a heart for the healing of God's people, especially His shepherds.
Resources Mentioned
- Shame Interrupted by Ed Welch
- The Journal of Biblical Counseling published by Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)
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Today I interview my first guest on the podcast, Angela Pryor. Angela (Angie) was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. She has been married to her husband, Michael (Mike), for 13 years. Angie has two children, Patience and Isaiah. She is also the proud grandmother of her beautiful grandchild, MacKenzie. She attends Chicago West Bible Church with her family where she serves on staff as the Ministry Assistant. Mike and Angie also serve as leaders of the prayer team.
Angie has an incredible story of overcoming molestation, domestic violence and journeying out of the shame of abortion. Listen in as Angie shares how she has learned to walk in freedom from the shame in her life.
Resources Mentioned
- Listen to Chicago West Bible Church sermons here
- The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
- Priscilla Shirer's Gideon Bible Study: Your Weakness. God's Strength.
- Breaking Free by Beth Moore
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
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I love the season of Fall because of the crisp air and the beautiful way the leaves transform. Transformation doesn’t just happen with nature but it also happens inside of us. Listen as I share how God is using this season to change me.
Resources Mentioned
- How to Forgive...When You Don’t Feel Like It by June Hunt
- The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
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Many of us don’t like to discuss our shame or how it entered our lives but today I am feeling brave. Listen as I share how shame entered my life and the redemption I found in Jesus.
Resources Mentioned
- L!VE Cafe
- The Daily Audio Bible
- Read Genesis here
- Fearless: Lessons from the Life of Gideon Sermon Series by Jon Kelly
- Priscilla Shirer's Gideon Bible Study: Your Weakness. God's Strength.
- No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music
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