Things I Think About: Recent Episodes
Things I Think About
A raw, fun and interactive Christian space where Sharonne and Lorna share about life situations. Pull up a chair,grab a HUGE cup of coffee and let’s get into IT!!
Thank you for chilling with us through season two! Here is a recap and a sneak peak of what to expect next season!
Yap, shocking title right? But let’s face it! Sometimes we are busy trying to make God fit into the description we want or really trying to match Him to fit our preferences, plans, desires or even lifestyles. That is this episode for you! Grab a glass of cold water, and let’s get into it - its about to get hot! 🔥
Yes, that’s the topic of discussion this week on the pod! Have you ever reached a place where you felt like it was expensive to keep up with your own life style? Ever got concerned and wondered how costly it was becoming to keep up with your friends or social circles? In this episode, we share our experiences and also share some practical steps on what you can do to help yourself if this is happening to you! Get comfortable, (if you’d like, bring a calculator,lol)🤣, invite your friends and let’s get into it!
Happy New Month! Welcome to July! 😃 In today’s episode, Sharonne and Lorna talk about the ups and downs of navigating different seasons, especially when the people around you seem to be ahead of you! Ever been in a season of waiting while everyone else seems to have come out of it? This episode is for you, so grab your coffee, get comfortable and let’s get into it!
This one needs no introduction, whether you’ve been there or not, its an episode worth listening to! Join Sharonne and Lorna as they unpack, share and laugh through the last part of the HURT Series! Get comfortable and let’s get into it!
In today’s episode, we get really up close and into your business! Yap! We are talking about church hurt. Without spilling too much tea, we will allow you to listen and marinate on this conversation so grab your earphones, get comfortable and LET’S GET INTO IT!
Welcome back to the hurt series! Here is part two and today we get up close and personal with the times when we get hurt by our closest people. We share our experiences on how being hurt affected us and share what you can do when friends, and yes, even family members have hurt you. Grab your earphones, choose your most comfortable corner and LET’S GET INTO IT!
The hurt series is here, happy new month! For this episode, The elephant entered the room and took a seat! We introduce this series by bringing it right from home. Let’s talk about the times when we have been the bad person. When we have left the wounds on others and hurt them, in big and small ways. We unpack this and share our experiences too! So get comfortable, open your heart, brace yourself and let’s get into it!
Let’s talk about those times when it’s giving “I cannot share” or “ I don’t like to be vulnerable”. That’s right. TODAY, WE GET VULNERABLE TOO as we unpack where broken trust has stemmed from in our own lives. We also share our experiences with trust being broken and what we can do to fix, but also avoid this. CAUTION: This episode is quite deep, but we are not afraid to go there- So grab your coffee, and let’s get into it! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/tita_ug?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Pslams 56: 3-4“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?”Proverbs 3:5-6 “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?”1 John 4:18“Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”
We will leave the title to speak for itself. Today. Sharonne and Lorna have a conversation about those times when you know you have wronged God, and are maybe even starting to feel a little bit guilty. Grab your earphones, prepare your favorite coffee and let’s get into it!
We ‘sub-titled’ this season: “The Things We Don’t Talk About” and in this episode, we are exposing another crack that’s been hiding under the carpet! Today, Sharonne and Lorna delve into some of those things- call them “conflicting loyalties”- things that can potentially make us compromise our relationship with God. Could that little “grey” area show up in as relying on for survival? Purely due to peer pressure? Sometimes out of plain ignorance ? This is an intense discussion that you wouldn’t want to just be told about! Get your favorite COFFEE or TEA, call your friends and let’s get into it! Scripture references used in this episode: 1 Corinthians 6: 12- “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”- but I will not be mastered by anything.”Hebrews 5: 14- “But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”Romans 12: 2- “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 8: 28- “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Season 2 is here! This season we are all about “The Things We Don’t Talk about”. Let’s talk about the rise, fall, success and sometimes even fail of authenticity in our friendships today! Selective accountability? Lack of consistency? Change in seasons? Jealousy? Etc! Grab your earphones, put on a smile ( you might want to get a notebook) and LET’s get into it! Scripture References: - Matthew 11: 28 - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Let’s talk about the times when it feels difficult to pray, or when… well, you just don’t want to! Sharonne and Lorna share their experiences(featuring some rib-cracking examples) , practical steps on how to revamp your prayer life, as well as point out some of the things that could hinder effective time in prayer! We also have ….. A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT today, so listen in to find out! 🤭 Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and let’s get into it!
Having trouble or a little confused about your destination, life goals, ambitions, destination and journey? In this episode, Sharonne and Lorna talk share their experiences with discovering what God has you are called to be and share pointers on to discover your God-given reason for living, and what you can do when you find out! We also talk about the times when you feel like you’ve lost your way and how to get back on track. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair and let’s get into it.
Let’s talk about those seasons when people in your life now are starting to achieve big MILESTONES say; getting promotions at work, becoming fully independent, completing post graduate certificates or degrees, starting to build their own houses, settling down to have families, moving to new countries… the list goes on! Have you ever felt like everyone else’s world is going forward except yours? Feeling left behind? Sharonne and Lorna share their experiences, give encouragement and share practical advice on what to do when you find yourself FEELING LEFT BEHIND! Grab a coffee, pull a chair and let’s get into it! Here is for if you need to refer to and reflect on the scriptures used in the episode : Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 6:33.
It’s not something that we openly bring up or like to admit. So that point in time when you increasingly start to see more people in your immediate circles start to date, get engaged, plan a wedding and go on honeymoon- while you on the other hand are still single. Have you ever caught your self start to wonder what was wrong with you? Or when your time will ever come? In this episode, Sharonne and Lorna dive into this topic- (the whats, the whys and the hows) then share some practical advise too. Grab your coffee and let’s get into it! Scripture References from the Bible : 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 3:15, Proverbs 18:21
Whether sooner or later, expressing your love will also entail monetary gestures. Giving in this day and age looks like spending, and most times spending big! Is true love only expressed by the amount of money that you spend? Is spending less synonymous with loving less ? Is it always the case that expressing love must leave you a little “broke”? Can you still genuinely say “I love you” when you are financially struggling? In this episode, Sharonne and Lorna share stories and experiences of loving through the wallet, and let you know that there are other practical ways that you can express your love when the wallet is running dry! You know what we are talking about (Yes- We are going there!) Grab a homemade chai or coffee and lets get into it!
Let’s talk about sailing a ship on dry land, or driving a car with no clear sense of direction- Call it THE SITUATIONSHIP! In this Episode, Sharonne and Lorna get into the nitty gritties of what it can look and feel like when a lady and gentleman who have some kind of feelings, an understanding or a fondness for each other fail to commit to a relationship for one reason or the other. We talk about some of these reasons and the pains that can come along with it. We finally share practical tips on how to get yourself out of it! Grab your headphones- (Get ready for a good laugh too, we really laughed through this one! ) And Let’s Get Into it! Verses quoted: Proverbs 4:23, Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 3:5, Jeremiah 17:9. Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 7:7.
What have you heard about love? Is there room for Selfishness? Is it easier to Deflect love? Are you Playing with each other’s feelings? What’s with this Leading people on yet you have no intentions? Let’s talk about the Hyper-independent generation, not forgetting the one who is Super charged for super self-care! In this episode, we unpack some of the things we have heard, seek to understand what love truly means, the lies, the different types of love and everything in between. In the world today, and especially in a month like February, love tends to be thrown around even without understanding the context. You know you want to listen! Grab your earphones! Play it on loud! Let’s get into it! Listen to us
Many times, we tend to have a better relationship with our phones, our work, talents and other activities than we do with the word of God. The BIBLE is the manual for daily living and must therefore take centre stage in our daily lives. In this episode, Sharonne and Lorna share practical steps on how you can start, (if you are a beginner) or intentionally commit to staying in God’s word everyday. Grab a pen, notebook, and your favorite tea or coffee, and let’s get into it! Bible reading resources mentioned in the episode : The Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com. The YouVersion Bible: https://www.youversion.com
In this episode, we share some practical ways which you can use to stay organized. We give a few suggestions on where to get some tools to help you get organized and talk about how to avoid things like overcommitting which can sabotage your plan. Bible verses quoted: Psalms 37:23. Where to buy planners and organization tools: Visit Ruby’s gift store on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmg-AN7oL-B/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Check out lyflyn designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmDvPtUI0e0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
New year! New you … and all the things that make you feel all icky! What about new year resolutions? How can you deal with when they feel “weird” or not “like something you want to do”? In this episode, we discuss this and what it feels like, share our experiences but also try to unpack why this can happen. - We share practical ways you can deal with this, but offer a space to feel heard and hugged! BIBLE VERSES QUOTED: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Ecclesiastes 3:10, Exodus 14:14, Psalms 20:4. Stay blessed, Jesus loves you!
Your hosts, Sharonne and Lorna share a little bit more about what you can expect from the podcast. We are delighted to start this journey with you! Keep up with the updates on our instagram page; http://www.instagram.com/things_i_think_about_ug