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7 Misconceptions That Held Me Back from Faith

Release Date: 01/29/2025

Own Your Era

Hey, Bestie! I wish I could tell you how often I've heard, "I've been praying for you to find Jesus." I had moments where that felt offensive...but now, I GET IT. Come hang and let's chat about other people praying for you and you praying for others. Plus a few quick tangents on purpose and releasing your Petty Patty ways. This was originally recorded live on March 27th. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." ILYSM! P.S. I'm hosting a book club that starts this Wednesday,...

Create a better morning routine in these 4-steps

Own Your Era

Hey Bestie! If you've been listening to the most recent episodes on the podcast, you've probably heard me talk about the WWJD Framework to having better mornings. I figured, I'd break that down in a separate episode for you to help you have more intentional mornings. And don't worry, this isn't about waking up and drinking lemon water before your Matacha. No shade to those things if that's your jam/flow, but inside this episode, you'l find actionable steps to help you feel closer to God daily. ILYSM ----

The scariest experience I had as a nurse | Meaningful Morning No. 12

Own Your Era

Hey, bestie! I started this live during 'Meaningful Morning,' on March 26th to read John 9, the part where Jesus healed a blind man...and then things took a turn as we dissected the scripture. Before I knew it, I was a bucket of tears, feeling the gratitude for God, when I didn't have faith in a hospital room as a nurse when my life could have been changed FOREVER. I hope this episode speaks not to YOU, but to YOUR SPIRIT, and that you take a moment to take in just how POWERFUL God is. "Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be...

Beating fear & procrastination | Meaningful Morning No. 11

Own Your Era

Bestie, it's time to move your booty and take action. I will be BOLD and say this is an episode to SAVE and come back to when you're struggling to DO THE THING because of fear or procrastination. This was recorded on March 25th live, and where we made the actual shift to 'Meaningful Morning,' vs Baddie & Bibles. Today we are all up in 2 Timothy 1:7, and I hope this helps you spring into action! ILYSM. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control". 2 Timonthy 1:7

Anxiety and faith | How to soothe anxiety with scripture, Matthew 6:25-32 | Meaningful Morning #10

Own Your Era

Hey, bestie! Let's talk about ANXIETY, and not that Doechii song (remember, you are what you consume) 👀 Anyway, if you've been following along with Meaningful Morning, you know I STAN Matthew! So, we're back today and dissecting and discussing what Jesus tells us about anxiety, which essentially is to STOP worrying. I'll also share something else I learned from Myron Golden, who shares that we should EXPECT disruption and that nothing in life is meant to go without a speed bump along the way. I hope this helps you, and as a reminder, we often need to TAKE ACTION to get rid of the anxiety...

Get clarity on your purpose - how an accident answered a question | Meaningful Morning #9

Own Your Era

Hey bestie! If you're struggling trying to figure out your purpose, look no further. One day when I went out for a 7.5 mile training run, I accidentally switched on a Youtube, and little did I know that it would bring forth INSANE clarity about purpose. In this episode, I'll break down Myron Golden's perspective on purpose (and the fact that there are actually 4 different types of purpose). Spiritiual purpose Special purpose Social purpose Sacrifical purpose Take an audit of your life and discover if you're missing the mark on more than 1 of these types and then go back to working to figure it...

Love your enemies if you want to be 'different' | Meaningful Morning #8

Own Your Era

Hey bestie! Food for thought - the Bible really tells us not to be Petty Patty, if we listen. And if you're anything like me, that can be hard. But that's exactly why we have to sit with the wisdom in order to be the person that God intended you to be. Today, let's get into LOVING YOUR ENEMIES TOO. PHEWWWIE! Let's breakdown Matthew 5:43-48 and get our souls snatched by Jesus' unwavering love and the invitation for you and me to do the same. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who...

Jesus loved sinners so don't be afraid to talk to God | Meaningful Morning #7

Own Your Era

Welcome back, bestie- if you're bingeing these episodes, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Today, I want to offer you a reminder that Jesus doesn't need you to be perfect and that he loved and helped EVERYONE. This was originally recorded live on IG and Facebook, March 21st, early in the morning for 'Meaningful Morning.' I love you! “And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and...

Taming your tongue aka watch yo mouth | Meaningful Morning #6

Own Your Era

Hey bestie! Today, let's talk about your mouth and how you're using it. Plus, why when we open our mouths for any reason that we are subjected to judgement. I'll break down the WWJD Method I use to have a more meaningful morning too. This was originally recorded live on March 20th during 'Baddie & Bibles,' which I'll eventually rename to 'Meaningful Morning.' I'll see you for another episode LIVE on IG or Facebook in the morning, check my stories, if you'd love to catch this live! “For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind,...

You're born to be bold and unapologetically YOU | Meaningful Morning #5

Own Your Era

Bestie, it's time to stop playing small and get over that feeling of being 'too much.' Jesus literally GAVE YOU PERMISSION to SHINE BRIGHT, so like...girl, let's do that! This was originally recorded on March 19th on 'Baddies and Bibles.' A mini series where I've been going live on IG and Facebook and sharing a scripture and a little motivation for life. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so...

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Hey Bestie! The first mini-series of the podcast EVER! Let's talk about faith and finding God as an adult!

There's no secret that my journey with faith is new; I've always been a girlie about the Universe and I had a laundry list of why I wasn't a believer in God.

But, things can change anytime, ya know?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest misconceptions that held me back, including:

✨ Does God need you to dress a certain way to show up?

✨ Will God judge you?

✨ Stereotypes when it comes to God and church goers

✨ The biggest question: If God is real, why do bad things happen?

✨ The “Universe” vs. God—are they the same?

✨ Can you believe in science and God?

✨ Religious trauma or the lack of

I’m sharing my real, raw thoughts in this one. If faith has ever felt confusing, forced, not for you, or you're on your exploration journey...this episode is for you.

P.S. Come slide into my DMs on Instagram and tell me what you think! ➡️ @_yolandarussell

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