Thoughts & Testimonies: Recent Episodes

Miyah Arielle.

In this podcast I hope to share with you a little slice of my life and the ways in which I discern how to live as the light in what can seem like a really really dark world. In these short stories- inspired by my life- I pray you find ways that you can be you, shine bright and stay holy. And if that ain't possible...then baby take that up with God!

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What a blessing it is to have @MichaelPopeTraining on the Thoughts and Testimonies Podcast! He shared such a powerful testimony and gave out so many nuggets to help us overcome our fear of walking into our calling. No longer do you need to experience career paralysis with his tools to go from being a Dreamer to a DOER!

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Oh how I loved this conversation with my sister Savannah Johnson. We are both on a spiritual high from our retreats in Dallas. Tune in as we catch up and chat about our heavenly Father.

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I am still processing Woman Evolve, but this week I reflect on a Word I got..."Your Next Move Won't Make Sense". Stay up to date with us:Instagram: @thoughtsandtestimoniesFacebook: Thoughts & TestimoniesTik Tok: @miyah.gastonWebsite & Blog: https://www.miyaharielle.com/

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Don't y'all hate when you have to call customer service? Well I have a frustrating experience I am recounting that actually lead to an epiphany about the God we serve. That's right, tune in to learn why I am glad My God is NOT like customer service in these Earth streets!

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The unimaginable happened...our A/C went out this summer in Arizona. It's too hot for this mess, so I took it up with God and got a powerful reminder about his Omnipresence.

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Chile...did y'all get that email from the government people too? Tune in as I take up a very important with the Lord...WHO ABOUT TO PAY FOR THESE STUDENT LOANS? El Shaddai GOT to show up.

Scriptures referenced: Matthew 18:19-20; Genesis 17:1-2; Ezekiel 10:5; Deuteronomy 28:12-13

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When it rains it pours! If anyone knows this to be true it is my little sister, Jada Wabanimkee. Listen is to this hilarious and knowledge filled episode as she shares her thoughts and testimonies about trusting the process in seasons of lack. You do not want to miss it !

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I know that God will supply all my needs, but, how do I make sense of the lack in my life? Does that mean it is not a need, or does that mean Jesus is still on the way delivering the package? Listen in as I share my revelation from my end-of-lease car purchase.

Scriptures referenced: Phillipians 4:11-13; 1 John 2: 15-17; 1 Timothy 6:6-10

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Have you ever attempted to do something by yourself and made a bigger mess than you expected? Realized you were not the expert no matter how much prior experience you have in something? Let me tell you about a time me and my husband attempted to hang up some curtains during this upgrade. Help us Jesus!

Scriptures referenced: Matthew 7:24-27; 1 Corinthians 3: 10-15

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There are 4 months left of 2023...GET INTO IT! Get into some focus, get into a routine, get locked in!

Referenced: Sarah Jakes- Locked In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyrHsD35eD8&t=905s Jerry Flowers- It's In the routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNf0UkvApUA&t=1730s

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WE BACKKKK! You asked for it, and God supplied. You can now WATCH Thoughts & Testimonies podcast exclusively on YouTube. You may still listen to the audio version on Spotify Podcast and Apple Podcast. Tell a friend to tell a friend...Season 2 Episode premieres Monday, August 7th.

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WE BACKKKK! You asked for it, and God supplied. You can now WATCH Thoughts & Testimonies podcast exclusively on YouTube. You may still listen to the audio version on Spotify Podcast and Apple Podcast. Tell a friend to tell a friend...Season 2 Episode premieres Monday, August 7th.

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In the season 1 finale we break down the miracle of going fishing! Reference: John 21. Stay up to date with us:Instagram: @thoughtsandtestimoniesFacebook: Thoughts & TestimoniesTik Tok: @miyah.gastonWebsite & Blog: https://www.miyaharielle.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsandtestimonies/message

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In due season you will reap what you sow… what seeds have you planted today that’ll determine what your tomorrow looks like? Tap in to hear this word! Stay up to date with us:Instagram: @thoughtsandtestimoniesFacebook: Thoughts & TestimoniesTik Tok: @miyah.gastonWebsite & Blog: https://www.miyaharielle.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsandtestimonies/message

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We continue our May series and you all get in my head and listen to my inner most thoughts about life, rest, and burnout. This week’s thought: “Maybe you stopped fanning”. Tune in to find out what it means. Stay up to date with us:Instagram: @thoughtsandtestimoniesFacebook: Thoughts & TestimoniesTik Tok: @miyah.gastonWebsite & Blog: https://www.miyaharielle.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsandtestimonies/message

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Oh how I missed you all! This week I reflect on my week on rest with a revelation..."Maybe it's a mountain".

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What does Jaylin Gaston, my husband, and Noah the Ark builder have in common? Tune into this week's episode to find out as we close out our series : Affirmation April.

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Living this life is HARD to do, but that is why we must give ourselves a faith check every now and then. Welcome back to our third week of Affirmation April, this week we are affirm our faith.

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This week I share my "But God Breakthrough" testimony from this week's Prayer Breakfast Event I attended. This one brought me to tears, but I hope through my sharing you get one step closer to affirming your purpose just like I did.

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It's Affirmation April y'all! Join us as we discuss being a inside man for satan, tackling our inner voice and we use affirmations as tools to tackle that inner voice. Link to affirmations referenced: https://adornedinarmor.com/royal-biblical-affirmations/

Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 3: 1-13; Matthew 4: 1-11; Job 1; Proverbs 4:20

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Today's TestHERmony features two MIGHTY women of God, a mother-daughter duo: Savannah and Alisa Johnson. I promise you do not want to miss this conversation...we talk creating legacy, breaking generational curses, surviving cancer, and of course mother-daughter dynamics.

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Today's TestHERmony features two of my best friends who happen to also be wives: Kira and Tamerah. I promise you do not want to miss this conversation...we talk about preparing to get married, name changes, being Hot girls, and Proverbs 31. 

Referenced this episode: Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 31

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Today's TestHERmony features the one and only Aunt Angie! That's right, my ride or die. We continue our discussion on prayer, and focus on what our prayer life looks like, and how God talks with us. You do not want to miss this! 

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It's Women's History Month and this episode kicks off our TestHERmonies series. Today's guest is none other than my maternal Grandmother, Grandma Sue. She is full of wisdom. Tune in as we discuss how Prayer Changes things....you don't want to miss the wisdom, the laughs, and the untold stories. 

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We continue our celebration of Black History Month and talk about how important it is to finish it. Finish the celebration, finish the project, and baby finish the race of life. You do not want to miss out.

Referenced in this episode: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Proverbs 24:16

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We continue our celebration of Black History Month and talk about community...more specifically, sisterhood. Today, I am joined by my best friend, my prayer partner, my good sis, Camariah King. We discuss maintaining friendships throughout the different evolutions of yourself, being vulnerable in your friendships, keeping God in the center of your friendships, and so much more! You do not want to miss out. 

Referenced in this episode: Proverbs 17:17

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We are celebrating Black History Month! The National theme is Black Resistance, and since it is the day before Valentine's Day...today I explore love as resistance with my boo thang, my husband, Jay Gas. That's, right...tune in as we discuss long distance, shacking up in a pandemic, getting engaged, celibacy, eloping, and living in a whole other state with each other.

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Thank you all for celebrating season 27 with me! To commemorate what God is doing in this season, listen to this compilations of prayers, birthday wishes, and memories hosted by you- the viewers :) 

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We are celebrating Black History Month! The National theme is Black Resistance, and since I just recently celebrated a birthday...today I explore existence as resistance with the one person who has known me the longest. That's, right...Mamma Wilson joins me with a few thoughts and testimonies. 

Reference in this episode: Steven Furtick Sermon: "Do the New You"

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We are wrapping up this January series on newness. This week I was put to the test, but I talked to God about it and found that His Word is enough! Tune in for a preview on next month's series as well as details on an upcoming giveaway...

Reference in this episode:

  • Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4-5; Isaiah 40: 28-31; Deuteronomy 5:33; Hebrews 4:12; Hebrews 13:6
  • Steven Furtick Sermon: "Do the New You"

Giveaway Details: Help me celebrate my birthday which is Feb. 5th and commemorate the launching of this podcast. That’s right, I want to create a time capsule for me to look back on. I will be releasing a special birthday episode and it would bless me so to receive a video or audio message from you all to include in this episode. Complete these instructions by Friday, February 3rd:

  1. Email me your audio or video message at miyah.arielle@gmail.com
  2. Make sure you are following Thoughts & Testimonies on Facebook or Instagram

And your name will be entered in a drawing for a special prize.

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Has doubt set in? Did you get presented with an opportunity but aren't sure if you want to accept it?  Listen... me and God had a nice little talk about it and I'm sharing some thoughts. Tune in to learn how we are called to an Instrument.

Scriptures Referenced: Acts 9:10-16

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So what do we do when doubt starts to set in and we are unsure we can handle the instructions God gave us? Listen... me and God had a nice little talk about it and I'm sharing some thoughts. Tune in to learn how we are who God Called us to be.

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Research Article Mentioned: https://www.estrellamountain.edu/news/2021/my-inspiration-rooted-authenticity

Scriptures Referenced: Jeremiah 1:5; Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Peter 2:5; Isaiah 41:9; Joshua 1:9; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Timothy 4:12; Acts 20:24; Romans 10:13-15; Exodus 15:2; Col. 3:23

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So what do we do when our to-do list is in the wrong order? Listen... me and God had a nice little talk about it and I'm sharing some thoughts. Tune in to learn how I made him my priority again- FORREAL this time!

Referenced in this episode: Luke 10: 38-42 (CSB)

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So what do we do when God has already gave us our instructions for the season but we have been ignoring it? Listen... me and God had a nice little talk about it and I'm sharing some thoughts. Tune in to learn how I got it back- FORREAL this time! 

Referenced in this episode: Philippians 3:13-16 (NIV); (CSB)

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Welcome to Thoughts & Testimonies podcast! Join us each week for a new short story, inspired by my real life, as I work through how in the world to stay living as a light in what can seem like a really, really, dark world! If you are looking for perfection, you won't find it here. But I can promise we will take this journey of progressing together. Now when that journey gets tough, baby we going to take it up with God- together!

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