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Shel Njogu
I love conversations.
Deep and light altogether.
I hope to spark a thought. To start a conversation with you, and with your friends and family.
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On this episode, Shel and her friends discuss whether wedding equals marriage, should women initiate a romantic relationship and other stories.
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On this episode, Joan, Gift, Kelvin and I discuss the importance of having accountability partners/mentors.
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On this episode, Shel, Joan, Gift and Kelvin talk about the biological clock and some practical ways to love yourself as you wait to get married and/or to have kids.
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On today's episode
- Do all men cheat?
- Do men have self-control when it comes to sexual urges?
Listen as the men speak on this episode.
NOTE: This is a continuation of last week's episode. Kindly go back to listen if you haven't yet.
On this episode my friends and I are discussing one common mistake that women(esp) make while choosing their lives partner, "I can convert him."
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On this episode, my guest (Keziah Kamau) and I discuss God, identity and sex.
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I am convinced that we lust because of our unbelief in God.
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For the longest time I have believed the lie that virginity equals purity. It doesn't. On today's topic my friend, Joan and I are deconstructing some of the lies that we have believed about virginity and steering back to God's standard of purity.
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What happens when it doesn't go your way?
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For you to be self-aware, you have to know your values: your values inform your character. What you value the most in your life defines you.
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Despite poverty, past mistakes etc., you can decide to pivot and choose a better life for yourself: start believing in your God given abilities and walk in purpose.
Join my guest, Shykoh Mwangi and I in today's topic " You can't live under the shadow of your past."
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November is here and the year is almost coming to an end! It is a tradition in my life to take the whole month of November to self-reflect. Now that I have you here hanging out with me every week, I'd like to extend an invitation to you, that you may join me in this journey. Last year we did "THANKSGIVING" November and it was an absolute success! This year throughout the month we're exploring how GREAT we are in our God given abilities. I can't wait to dig deep within me (hopefully you too) to discover the GREATNESS that is in me. This is "I AM GREAT" November.
Cheers to GREATNESS!
Adult friendship breakups stingsss! I wish someone had prepared me for this type of "adulting". I'm done with ranting. But seriously have you experienced a friendship breakup? What was your experience? Chat me up on my socials @swanpodcast on IG and Facebook.
On today's show with the help of my guest, Nyawira (psychologist), we discuss Anxiety; anxiety disorder, causes, symptoms, 'controlling our environments' and tracking our thought patterns.
Enjoy.
XO.
Can we talk about tribalism in Kenya?
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This is the last episode of Exodus 32.
This is my take; we are so susceptible to falling (Psalm 51:3), therefore, we should be quick to repent when we become aware of our guilt.
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Exodus 32 Part 2- v9-v24
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This is a study of Exodus 32: 1-8 and this is what I've learnt; I have everything that I need to go through life right now as I wait for the next.
"I have always had what I needed when I needed it." Charles Metcalf.
I found myself praying for marriage, because that's what I thought that I was supposed to be doing at my age, but deep down I knew that I didn't have a real desire for marriage. It was until recently that I decided to be honest with God. He has been kind enough to point the lies that I have believed that killed the desire of marriage within my heart.
Don't feel guilty if you are like me at this moment. Talk to God about how you feel and allow His work to be completed in you.
The Bible asks us to pray continually (refer 1 Thessalonians 5:17). I want to encourage you today to keep praying for that person who has been in your heart. Don't give up even when you can't see change happening in that person's life. Your prayers are not in vain; God is listening, God is doing.
In today's episode, I had the privilege of sitting with the bold conversationalist Nyawira Gachugi. She creatively took a social media commonly used statement 'Long Post Alert' to write a devotional on anxiety. In this episode we walk through some of the topics in the book like being intentional with shaking the anxiety off and proclaiming the truth of God over your life, grief and waiting.
I am all about edifying and this episode is it.
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I have had a difficult time differentiating what is important from what is not that I ended up wasting a lot of time in unnecessary things.
It's now becoming more important to me to know what is important in my to-do list and what is a distraction. Today's episode is focusing on being able to prioritize what is important and fixing our eyes on that; productivity.
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Intro: Be specific when you are bringing your needs before God. He's a good God and He's going to bless the desires of your heart.
This episode reminded me the beauty of obeying God. It's such an admirable thing to see young men and women courageously proclaiming the faithfulness of God.
I was also reminded that God is the author of each and every one's life. Even in that hopeless situation He is still there. He'll make a way for you. He loves you so much, He'll never give up on you.
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I have dared to do this episode. It's a controversial topic. LOVING THE ABUSER. But this one thing I'll say, "You can't change the world with hate." Christ loved us while we were yet sinners(His enemies). He could have chosen to destroy each and everyone of us, but He didn't. He chose love. His love for us, for the ones who have accepted Him, causes us to be compassionate like Him. His love causes us to love our enemies. And this is what this episode is all about. Loving the person who caused you pain. Telling them that they don't have to live hurting others anymore. Telling them that Christ died for them too. Telling them that they too can bring their hurt and pain at the feet of Jesus. That they were created in the image of God.
Listen, this is the beginning of a conversation that I hardly hear about. Kelvin and I only scratched the surface. We can't wait to hear from you. We are open to correction. Maybe on something you think that we didn't articulate correctly or something that should have been said. Every argument is welcome.
XoXo
This is my journey with fighting mental illness. My hope is that if you're in a position I was in a few years ago, you'll feel encouraged. I'm here to let you know that you're not alone. You still have a great life ahead. You can still conquer.
XoXo
Someone will hurt you, you will hurt someone and you will hurt yourself; all of them are inevitable. Therefore, let us learn to confront well.
If you'd like to learn more about 'confronting' check out "Thirty Minutes with the Perry's podcast"
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cGbQamSlvO1lEHEkshyGE?si=6ac88a50ff3a40d2
This episode reminds you that you're not forgotten. That God sees you in your misery; when broken-hearted. When you feel like everything is gone and you are standing at the edge, that's when God shows up. He showed up for Mary when her brother Lazarus had died, he showed up for Abraham and Sarah and gave them a child at an old age, He showed up for Leah when her husband refused to love her. The same God who showed up for all these people and many more, is going to show up in your situation. Don't give up yet: keep your faith in the Lord.
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It's just an introverts talk!
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Mahn! It has been an year since I started podcasting. Thank you very much for walking in this journey with me. I started on a limp but it's getting better. Whatever thing that you want to start doing, JUST DO IT. There's courage in walking with a limp.
Thank you again for being supportive.
Receive my virtue hug ^_^
We were just talking. If you want something deep this is probably not for you. There were chicken crowing and children playing in the background. In case you decide to listen to this i hope that this will not irk you.
You're awesome!
When we doubt God's promises to us, we doubt His word; if the Word is God, then we doubt God.
In this episode my friend and I discuss how the sin of doubt began, its consequence and how we should respond to God's calling/promises.
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There's no freedom outside myself. Anything that I am looking for is in me, is in Jesus.
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“Don’t be in the business of playing it safe. Be in the business of creating possibilities for greatness.”
― Robert Iger.
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What becomes of me when I am not needed anymore?
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Man:
Does money equal to respect when it comes to dating?
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An opportunity can't pursue you, only you can pursue an opportunity!
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Happy new year!
What is your goal setting process? Join my friend, Ann and I as we break down the goal setting process and why we think that it's important for you to set goals; whether you'd rather long term or short term goals.
Thank you so much for walking with me throughout the month of November.
ThanksgivinNovemberg
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John 15:4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
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What is that one lie that you told your parents and they got completely sold-out?
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The society has put talents in a certain box; that when you're a singer, dancer, instrumentalist, actor etc that that's the only way you can be counted as talented. The truth is, things like leadership and entrepreneurship are talents too. Everyone has a talent and I urge you not to allow yourself to be in the societal box when it comes to defining what it means to be talented.
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I am accepted as I am by Jesus: that's my ultimate freedom.
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God thankyou for the gift of salvation.
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Jesus thank you for loving me even when I am not a good recipient of your love.
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What is your childhood near death story?
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I thank God for who He created me to be. He did all that so that I can glorify Him in every aspect of my life and womanhood.
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I thank God for every provision in my life.
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What do you think of your hardships? Has anything good come out of them? In this episode I share my journey on mental illness and being suicidal, finding healing, being self-aware and finding the good in past hardships.
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Train your heart to receive from others.
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The reason that you're looking for to start or not to start doing something, you'll find it.
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God is proud of you; not because of anything that you have done or you will ever do, He's just proud of you.
How do you strengthen your faith in obscurity? In this episode I compare the story of Joseph and the Israelites.
God I pray for a heart like that of Joseph.
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For the largest part of last year, I was mercurial. I was excited about the world then I was not. The latter dominated. I desired to do #ReflectionNovember but I had no energy to push through. Now, we're halfway the month for #ThanksgivingNovember and I feel I still have the energy to do the 30 days.
What did you desire to do last year, or last month, week, day that you didn't have absolute no energy for it but today you are stoked up? Thank God for that.
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Do you give thanks when God exposes a certain sin that it's in you? Maybe you should start doing so if you don't. 1 Thessalonians 18 says "Give thanks in all circumstances". The first human instinct when faced with a truth is to try to deny it or suppress it or to shamefully try to make our wrong right. But God assures us that we're His righteousness, we don't need to cave in when faced with a truth. Instead let us repent and give thanks to God for His faithfulness to us.
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Pace down and remember to be thankful, featuring my friend Joan.
“When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” Tecumseh
Gratitude as a resource of healing featuring my friend Jos. I am so encouraged and inspired by her courage to be thankful even through her loss of her both parents.
Happy birthday Jos. xoxo
Rejoice in the hardships for God is creating capacity in you to be more reliant of Him.
Deuteronomy 8:2-3
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Proverbs13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Give thanks to Jesus for;
Genesis 18:14 Is anything too hard for the Lord?
Consider also
Luke 1:37
Isaiah 55:10-14
Luke 1:45
I am worthy
I am chosen
I am beautiful
I am forgiving
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“Whatever your passion is, keep doing it. Don't waste time chasing after success or comparing yourself to others. Every flower blooms at a different pace. Excel at doing what your passion is and only focus on perfecting it. Eventually people will see what you are great at doing, and if you are truly great, success will come chasing after you.”
― Suzy Kassem,Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
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Esteem is in the way you perceive yourself.
This bible verse blew my mind yesterday, Proverbs 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is good... I need the 31 proverbs woman confidence.
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What type of expectations do you have in your life? Are your expectations preventing your heart from being grateful? I believe expectations are good and bad.
Welcome to day 4 of #ThanksgivingNovember.
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When you stop feeling entitled and count everything as a privilege, that's when you will start being grateful.
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How do you stay grateful even in a hopeless situation? In this episode I share celebrating a desire to be, even when I am struggling to pull my one leg up.
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Day 1 of 30 pods, 30 days of November.
Let's open our hearts to gratitude.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
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Hey!
Thank you for always listening and sharing my podcast. I really appreciate it. For the coming month of November, I am excited to produce 30 episodes in the spirit of #ThanksgivingNovember. I want us (you and I) to learn the virtue of gratitude. Just like I have insisted in the previous episodes, joy is a choice and so is gratitude. We are going to learn to look for the beauty in our current circumstances.
"Negative is not necessarily a bad thing, it depends on how you choose to interpret it" Shel
I am looking forward to walking the month of November with you.
I have been enjoying this record by Joseph Solomon and if you don't mind discovering new music, you can give it a listen
https://www.deezer.com/search/joseph%20solomon%20%E2%80%93%20find%20me
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Things that I think everyone should know about themselves:
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Medical condition/ blood group.
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Your value system
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How you respond to stress
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Personality/Identity
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Strengths and weaknesses
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Purpose
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What makes you happy.
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In this episode I talk about a personal experience on refusing to allow people in. And it's possibly the most right answer to why I have never dated, because I have quite a number of reasons why I have never been in a romantic relationship ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛) . Restricting your heart comes from a place of insecurities, hurt and fear while guarding your heart has maturity in it because you are governed by a value system.
XoXo
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I don't know about you, I started the lockdown with a lot of energy. But as time went by especially in the month of September, I have experienced days that I don't want to get out of bed. Days where I don't feel like working on anything. I just wanted to watch movies/series eat and sleep.
How are you holding up?
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The heart is defined as the subconscious part of the mind
Help me share this episode
XoXo
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You have been meaning to do something for yourself but each time you allow fear to cripple you that you end up not pursuing your desires. Ask yourself, for how long will I allow fear to rule over me? What is the worst that could happen when I decide to go after my desires?
Let's shoot the guns for the remaining 4 or less months.
If you like this episode, please share it out with your friends.
XoXo.
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I don't want to be so caught up in
-What was supposed to be (didn't happen)
- What is supposed to be (the future)
That I miss out on what is...
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Well! We talked a lot in this episode. I must say that I am enjoying every conversation so far. I think I had belittled my friends before (a). They have a lot to offer (_*)
We talked image, owning your personality, self discovery, building skills, God ordering our steps and so much more.
Enjoy listening!
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XOXO
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Stop feeling like a bother; ask for help.
Stop being too numb and/or angry at your past; you have a chance to live a full life.
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We talked expectations! Expectations from ourselves, what the society expects from us and God expectations of us.
Enjoy.
XoXo!
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Sometimes what we are looking for is within ourselves. We just need to pace down a little bit to realize it.
Conversations
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We have come to the end of season one. Thank you so much for your support I really appreciate it.
Enjoy as you listen.
XoXo.
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Most of the time we are afraid to admit that we don't know how to love, and to love God to be specific. God will not get angry with you because you said you don't know. He's very glad to teach you anything.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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MEN ARE VISUAL BEINGS IS A LIE USED BY SMALL BOYS IN GROWN MEN PANTS! All human beings were given SELF-CONTROL. Xoxo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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What informed your childhood in entertainment? In this podcast I share from my very first novels, movies and music. Make sure you share with me yours @shelnjogu in all my social media platforms.
Also share this podcast with your friends and family.
Today's episode is quite long, sorry!
XoXo.
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It's easy to say that that person owes me an apology. But what happens when we are the ones who hurt ourselves? Are we willing to forgive ourselves? We have to make a conscious decision to forgive ourselves, show ourselves some grace and be gentle to ourselves when we are caught up in a mistake.
Enjoy!
XoXo.
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Spending a lot of time at home during this season has in one way or the other affected all of us. In this episode I talk about some things I have learnt about myself that I probably knew (partially) but now I've seen myself in them, in all the dimensions. Have fun as you listen to this episode. XoXo.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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How do you make use of your boredom? Boredom is not a really bad thing. It's a precious thing where you get to come up with some of the best ideas. PS: I recorded this episode during the day and my 4 year old cousin decided not to give me peace, he's shouting in the background(sorry). I hope you'll bear with me. Xoxo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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Our ego and pride don't always allow us to confront our past mistakes. But if you want to learn and grow, you have to sit into that situation. I hope you'll learn from my own personal confession. Xoxo--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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I hope we can cast our fears and confront the monster inside of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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Because we are living alone we ought not to be lonely. Check on that friend and let them feel seen and valued. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shelmith-njogu/message
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