The Shining Light Podcast

Episode 68: Reflections (marriage.) May 24, 2026 00:28:59 we need to talk.

Episode 67: Shining Light On...Forgiveness Apr 19, 2026 00:30:23 Forgiveness is an act of grace, and grace comes from the Lord. Forgiveness is not an easy act, but it is possible through the God. Have a listen to some of my experiences on forgiveness.Remember to keep shining your light!

Episode 66: Reflections...faithfulness, anxiety, growth Mar 22, 2026 00:28:21 life lately <3Bible verse: meat v milk - Hebrews 5:13-14Max Lucado Anxiety Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gJkZpu6mgwLatest blog post: https://strength-for-today.co.uk/2026/03/08/seeking-god/happy listening and keep shining your light!

Episode 65: Shining Light On...Romance Feb 8, 2026 00:36:08 Happy 2026!! (a little late, i know).in this episode i am sharing some of my thoughts about dating, waiting on God v choosing for yourself, and romance. i really urge you to believe especially in this season that firstly, you are loved by God, and secondly, if you do desire a Godly romantic relationship, God is able to do that. He gives good gifts (James 1:17) so rest assured that He has the good

Episode 64: Reflections...hope, belief, surrender Nov 30, 2025 00:40:54 Hi!! In this reflections episode, I share some things that have been on my heart recently including the beauty of believing in Jesus, experiencing Him in new ways, and surrender.Remember to keep shining your light!

Episode 63: Shining Light On...Spiritual Warfare Oct 30, 2025 00:32:35 hello! in this episode, i share some things i have learned and unlearned about spiritual warfare. it's a very significant reality within Christianity therefore i pray you learn from this ep!God bless <3

Episode 62: Shining Light On...The Gospel Aug 31, 2025 00:36:37 the greatest message is the good news of Jesus Christ, but what does it mean and why? this ep is a exploration of the gospel to explain what it means and why it means something. have a listen and i hope you learn something :)God bless you <3

Episode 61: Reflections...life lately. Jul 19, 2025 00:35:43 life recently has felt like a lot. i really want to share the authenticity of how i've been, and i pray that this encourages you in the Lord. thank you for being here. God bless you <3

Episode 60: Shining Light On...Thanksgiving May 31, 2025 00:42:42 allow me to get the joke out of the way first: i'm not talking about the holiday in this episode.i've learned that it is possible to thank God for something you are praying for before it even happens. it takes grace so we thank God for the Holy Spirit helping us. have a listen today as i talk about thanksgiving as a form of prayer and having faith to thank Him without seeing.(also, this is

Episode 59: Shining Light On...Psalm 119 Apr 27, 2025 00:38:00 today's episode is a Bible study based on Psalm 119. it's a long psalm but worth the read because i think it has something for everyone.i share some personal testimonies as well in this episode about how I have seen God transform my life. have a listen, share, and enjoy!God bless you and remember to keep shining your light!!

Episode 58: Shining Light On...Listening to God Mar 31, 2025 00:23:09 "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts...."God knows what we need and that includes knowing that we need His voice. God's voice is not to shame or condemn, it is to guide and help us grow. Listening to Him takes humility and grace (thank God we serve the God of grace!) because it requires us to potentially leave our plan to follow His perfect one. Listen to my thoug

Episode 57: Reflections (waiting realities, patience, surrender) Jan 31, 2025 00:30:30 hello, hello! in this episode, i am sharing some candid "behind-the-scenes" realities of waiting on God. patience is necessary but not always easy. i've been learning how to be more humble in that process; listen to the episode and hear how some of how that's been going... thank you for listening, and if you have any tips or Bible verses on patience and waiting, please comment them here or dm me o

Episode 56: Shining Light On...Patience Dec 31, 2024 00:25:43 "wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He will strengthen your heart". as we head into a new year, i encourage you to be patient to see all that God has for you. wait on God, rely on Him. He will work for your good because we have a Good Father in Him. --- thank you for listening to the podcast this year. it has been a privilege and a blessing to serve you and learn with you. i pray to speak m

Episode 55: Shining Light On...Confidence Nov 30, 2024 00:45:42 Confidence, Godfidence, self-esteem, all that jazz. It's not just about mantras and believing in yourself, it's about believing in the One who saved you and made you. Something I have learned is to not allow myself to be intimidated; I hope you learn something from this episode too. <3

Episode 54: Shining Light on...Womanhood Oct 19, 2024 00:26:36 to all my sisters... you are precious, you are loved, you are beautiful, and God loves you abundantly. i pray this ep encourages you to walk as the wonderful women you are <3 (and to all my brothers, God loves you abundantly. use this ep as a note to celebrate the women in your life <3)

Episode 53: Reflections (shaken faith, complaining, coming back) Sep 19, 2024 00:29:43 Hi! The last couple of months has been a lot of adjusting and also a lot of faith questions for me. I really questioned trusting God. I hope this episode encourages you to keep believing in God even if you don't feel you have all the knowledge. I'm learning to be a child again, and I hope if you are on a similar journey, this episode will help. God bless you, God loves you.

Episode 52: Shining Light On...Trusting God's voice Jul 11, 2024 00:20:06 God is not complicated so let's not complicate His voice. I pray that He shines His light on us and makes clear to us His voice. Remember to keep shining your light <3 Instagram: @theshininglightpodcast @theshininglightprose

Episode 51: Shining Light on...Fasting Jun 10, 2024 00:28:53 i know i've found the prospect of fasting so scary in the past so i really pray that God in His grace uses this episode as a tool to ease any fears and questions you may have about fasting. i've had some time off the podcast so i also explain why in the episode. i really love you and thank you for staying with the podcast and me. God bless you <3

Shining Light On...This Christian Life Apr 30, 2024 00:43:30 people, saying yes to Jesus is saying yes to a completely new way of living. if you'd like some assistance for this journey, i pray this episode can do that for you. God bless you <3

Episode 49: Shining Light On...Evangelism Mar 15, 2024 00:36:53 evangelism. what is that? @theshininglightpodcast | @theshininglightprose

Episode 48: Shining Light On...Prayer Feb 10, 2024 00:30:25 have you been having thoughts about prayer? been wondering if there is more you could be doing? if there is more you should be doing? well, i pray (👀) that this episode will speak to you where you are. remember that Jesus loves you, and to keep shining your light.

Episode 47: Shining Light On...Worship Jan 27, 2024 00:14:24 "Worship is exalting God..." <3 Instagram: @theshininglightpodcast; @theshininglightprose

Episode 46: Shining Light On...Identity (revamped) Jan 20, 2024 00:26:48 God wants you to know who you are. instagram - @theshininglightpodcast, @theshininglightprose song recommendation - "I See the Lord" by Ron Kenoly Remember to keep shining your light :)

Episode 45: Shining Light On...The Realities of being a Christian (pt2) Jan 13, 2024 00:24:19 Hi and welcome back to Shining Light Podcast! In this episode, I’m talking about some more realities of being a Christian – with a focus on what our role as Christians should be. People often talk about all that a person may have to give up when they decide to follow Jesus, but I want us to talk about the benefits of being a light in this world. My song recommendation for this episode is “Sufficie

Episode 44: Shining Light On...The Government of God Jan 6, 2024 00:22:51 happy new year!! guys, have you ever wondered how much God can change you? have you ever feared the ways in which God might change you? i know i have... this episode speaks on how when we decide to let God lead our lives, He doesn't leave us to do that alone; He comes to fill our lives with His Kingdom. it's honestly very comforting to know that God doesn't leave me alone in this jour

Episode 43: Reflections (nature, seasons, rest) Oct 31, 2023 00:29:57 welcome back! i'm so happy to be sharing this reflections episode with you. today it is a classic reflections ep where i share what is on my heart right now! i hope that you are enjoying autumn and are having an amazing season. Know that God is with you, God loves you and He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you to show this love. Not only that, but to be the access-way to know Him and to offer

Episode 42: Reflections (God's presence and music i love) Oct 8, 2023 00:29:27 welcome back to The Shining Light Podcast! i am so excited to share a reflections episode with you and reflect on what has been on my heart recently. in this episode, i talk about the presence of God and share some music i have been loving recently and just love in general. follow the instagram (@theshininglightpodcast) to see the playlist, but my favourite song right now is definietly "Anu W

Episode 41: Shining Light On...Endurance Sep 17, 2023 00:44:52 this was a bit of an episode of self-discovery for me where I learned that I need to draw nearer to God. testing times in your faith often test what the substance of your relationship with God is made of... have a listen and i hope you learn something new. remember to keep shining your light <3

Episode 40: Shining Light On...Identity Aug 27, 2023 00:29:36 A person's identity is important, but what is even more important is what they put their identity in. At the end of the day, we should rest in the amazing identity Jesus has given us and not what others say. I hope you gain something from this episode and remember to keep shining your light :)

Episode 39: Reflections (the realities of being a Christian pt1) Aug 6, 2023 00:25:01 this is an episode particularly for people that have just become Christians or are interested in pursuing a life of Christianity... it's honestly one of the best decisions you can ever make, but it can be daunting so i want this episode and future series to be a guide for us all. i hope you learn something new and that this helps you <3 remember to keep shining your light :) song rec - &#39

Episode 38: Shining Light On...The Necessity of Jesus Jul 13, 2023 00:41:53 The Gospel message is probably the most important message that a person can hear. It is life-giving and transformative in so many ways. In this episode, I share with you the Gospel: why it matters and how to respond to it. I didn't give a music recommendation in the episode but I recommend listening to these sermons if you would like to find out more about what I said in this episode: - &quot

Episode 37: Reflections (me being vulnerable) Jun 18, 2023 00:45:09 listen to me talk for about 45 minutes and be extreeeemely vulnerable with you as i share how i'm doing mentally, things i want to be better at, and a very significant testimony. lowkey a bit of a therapy session where i get a lot of things off my chest. listen along and 'have a chat' with me. in the presence of the Lord there is freedom so i'm freely speaking in this episode - i h

Episode 36: Shining light on...idols Jun 4, 2023 01:11:02 a very honest discussion about idols where i share my experience and (hopefully) use that to encourage you <3 links from this episode: the prayer of salvation (if you want to give your life to Jesus): “Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my

Episode 35: Shining light on...Repentance May 14, 2023 00:24:05 this might be your call to repentance... repentance is basically turning away from sin and clinging to God instead. have a listen to what i've learnt about it. my song recommendation for this episode is, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" by St. Michael's Singers. enjoy, i hope you learn something new, and remember to keep shining your light :)

Episode 34: Shining light on...Self-Control Apr 23, 2023 00:49:54 i think self-control is one of the hardest things sometimes. i really relate to Paul when he said that things he wants to do he doesn't do yet the things he doesn't want to do, he does (Romans 7:15)! self-control is impossible with human strength, but with God nothing is impossible. join me in this exploration of self-control. i cover topics such as lust and fasting to exemplify the realit

Episode 33: Shining Light...Trusting God Mar 31, 2023 00:56:15 "oh for grace to trust Him more..." a very personal episode about the difficulties of trusting God and the necessity of trusting God. how do we trust Him? why should we trust Him? have a listen :) enjoy and remember to keep shining your light! Song Recommendations: - Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus (by Church of the City) - Firm Foundation (by Cody Carnes and Maverick City Music) - Jireh

Episode 32: Reflections...creativity, identity, calling. Mar 12, 2023 00:58:01 Welcome back!! I have a lot to say about these three topics so get comfortable, have a listen, and I hope you learn something new :) Remember to keep shining your light.

Episode 31: Shining light on...Church Jan 22, 2023 01:09:56 What is Church really about? Sundays are important for sure, but why? Why does Church matter? What even is a Church? Have a listen to my thoughts on these questions and more. Follow the Instagram @theshininglightpodcast | Follow my blog Instagram @theshininglightprose  Remember to keep shining your light :)

Episode 30: Reflections ("about 2022...") Dec 31, 2022 00:30:52 By God's grace, we have reached the end of 2022! It's been a year and we give God thanks. Have a listen to what i have to say about these past 365 days and thoughts on the next. God bless, protect, and guide us all into the new year and throughout in Jesus name.  (also - keep an eye on the Instagram (@theshininglightpodcast) for the link to my 2022 playlist!!) Remember to keep shining your li

Episode 29: Shining Light on...God's Love Dec 18, 2022 00:57:22 God's love. What else can be said but that it is a great thing. In this ep, i ask and answer 3 questions: What is God's love? Why does it matter ? Can it truly satisfy? Listen to find out my answers :) Remember to keep shining your light (and enjoy the festive season!) the prayer of salvation : “Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I be

Episode 28: Reflections (music recommendations, life recently, current thoughts) Nov 27, 2022 00:52:16 get comfortable because it's another reflections episode! In this episode, I share my current favourite songs (playlist to follow soon!!), things I've been learning on love, self-esteem, worship, and more. Have a listen to where my heart is right now. I hope this encourages and helps you in some way :) keep shining your light! Instagram - @theshininglightpodcast Instagram blog - @theshininglightpr

Episode 27: Shining Light on...the works of the flesh (part 2) Nov 13, 2022 01:18:26 Part 2! This episode concludes the series on 'the works of the flesh'. I hope you learn something from it :) If you feel prompted to start a life in Christ or rededicate your life to Christ, this is the prayer to pray: “Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trus

Episode 26: Shining Light on...the works of the flesh (part 1) Oct 30, 2022 01:08:21 Trigger Warning - S.A (s. assault) is briefly mentioned from 32.50 minutes - 34.15 minutes. Please skip past this section if you would like to. The works of the flesh. Sin. It's such a big topic I've split it into multiple episodes! But seriously, following on from the last episode (the fruits of the Spirit), I believe it's important that we know what the works of the flesh are so that we can know

Episode 25: Shining Light on...The Fruits of The Spirit Oct 9, 2022 00:49:14 welcome back! I hope everyone had a great summer and I'm so excited to share a new episode!!  So...the fruits of the Spirit: old-school theology or relevant part of modern Christianity? (spoiler - they are very much still relevant!) This episode explores what the fruits of the Spirit are and of course how we can apply them to our daily life.  Enjoy :) Instagram - @theshininglightpodcast

Episode 24: Shining Light on...Being Far From God Aug 15, 2022 00:54:34 Welcome back! I absolutely loved recording this episode. In it, I explore the topics of lukewarmness, separation from God, and the joys of salvation and reconciliation with Him - enjoy :) Prayer of Salvation/Reconciliation with God - Find Peace with God - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association “Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I beli

Episode 23: Reflections (being a young Christian, relationships, and self-identity) Jul 24, 2022 01:13:21 Welcome back! It’s another reflections episode so get comfortable for this one 😊 In this episode, I’m talking about being a young Christian and what that entails. Being a young person and a Christian or a 'young Christian' can be a lot so I wanted to explore what it's like and why it's actually not a bad thing at all. But I do get real about some of the challenges including self-identity struggles

Episode 22: Shining Light On...The Holy Spirit Jun 26, 2022 00:37:16 Welcome back to another episode of the Shining Light Podcast! In this episode we're learning about the Holy Spirit: who is He, what does He do, and why do we need Him? It also explores the wonderful thing of 'hearing God's voice' and aims to answer how we can do that. Remember, the Holy Spirit is most impactful in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus and His gift of salvation. Feel free to p

Episode 21: Reflections (music, worship lessons, where I've been) May 29, 2022 00:29:57 Hi and welcome to a new episode! Today's episode is a bit different because I'm just reflecting (thus the title, 'reflections') about things on my heart. In this episode I share some music that I am loving right now and a lesson God recently taught me about the importance of worship. Hope you enjoy this new episode format; it's just a very unstructured, open chat with you :) Follow the socials:

Episode 20: Shining Light on...The Gospel Apr 3, 2022 00:41:56 Episode 20?!?!!! God is good! What better way to celebrate a milestone episode than by reminding ourselves of the Gospel?! But truly, the Gospel is quite literally the message of salvation so it is the most important thing that a person can hear. I hope in this episode to make the message of the Gospel (the good news about how Jesus offers us salvation and a life in Him) clear, especially for thos

Episode 19: Shining Light on...Being Faithful Mar 20, 2022 00:33:54 Welcome back! Being faithful is something every Christian should be doing, but it is not a very easy thing to do. So in this episode, I explore what faithfulness is, what being "faithful in a little" means, and how to be faithful! Hope you enjoy listening. Feel free to follow us on Instagram @theshininglightpodcast, to follow our sister-page blog @jesusislove.316, and to share the podcast! For inf

Episode 18: Shining Light on...Gratitude Feb 27, 2022 00:23:40 "Give thanks with a grateful heart..." Gratitude is a wonderful thing but something that I think is easy to take for granted.  What even is gratitude and how can we express it? Listen to today's episode to find out... Hope you enjoy and remember to keep shining your light!

Episode 17: Shining light on...mental health Feb 6, 2022 00:47:42 Going through and getting through hard times are...hard! It can be difficult and that is why I wanted to speak about how we can look at our mental health from a Christian perspective. Sharing some personal experiences and lessons, I discuss what mental health is, how it can be negatively impacted, and how we can overcome difficult times. Please remember that you are loved and to speak out to get h

Episode 16: Shining Light on...struggling in the faith Nov 14, 2021 00:37:07 The struggle is real but luckily Jesus is too! As Christians we are going to face difficulties in our faith; we may fall out of good habits or we may just wonder we do what God has told us to do. This episode dives into some of the struggles Christians face and how those struggles don't mean the end of the world but rather, a renewed faith in God.  If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after

Episode 15: Shining Light on...Your Comfort Zone Sep 19, 2021 00:29:39 It's a good one, everybody... As ever but with a genuine heart, this is a very special episode for me and one whose lessons I wish I knew a lot sooner. Our comfort zone is great because it's comfortable but this comfort can be a hinderance; in this episode we learn all about that and how we can branch out of our comfort zone in order to do what we need to for God.  Remember to keep shining yo

Episode 14: Shining Light on...Fighting Fear Sep 5, 2021 00:19:47 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! Super excited that you are here for this snappy episode all about fighting fear. Fear is a real consumer of joy and stability so this episode offers some tips to fight it (a key one is prayer - obviously!) Please feel free to share and follow our Instagram @theshininglightpodcast as well as our sister page @jesusislove.316 Thank you for being here and rem

Episode 13: Shining Light on..."Prayer - who, when and how?" Aug 1, 2021 00:31:35  Ever wondered who we pray to and how we should pray? Well this is the episode for you! Enjoy listening as we answer some common questions about prayer. May God give us understanding and the will to pray more in Jesus name.  Remember to keep shining your light! @theshininglightpodcast - IG @jesusislove.316 - IG (sister page)

Episode 12: Shining Light on...Prayer - what & why? Jul 11, 2021 00:27:52 Welcome, welcome, welcome! I'm so glad you are here to listen again to a brand and exciting new episode! This is a run-down of the "what" and "why" the first in a two-part series where we will be shining light on the topic of prayer.  There are resources linked about how to give your life to Christ so you can experience the amazing-ness of prayer too!  Find Peace with God - Billy Graham

Episode 11: Shining Light on...Showing Love Jul 10, 2021 00:29:42 Welcome back! A quick reminder here that life is better when you love! So this episode is dedicated to teaching us all how we can show love to one another. Enjoy and remember to keep shining your light! :)

Episode 10: Shining Light on...Relationships...with ourselves and with God May 23, 2021 00:45:43 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! Just like that, we've finished our relationships series! This  was a rightful episode to round up on as it discussed the importance of a good relationship with ourselves and more importantly, how to have a great relationship with God! I hope you've enjoyed this series, stay tuned for even more episodes soon by the grace of God. If you feel compelled

Episode 9: Shining Light on...Relationships...pt.2: Friends and Family May 9, 2021 01:18:45 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! Continuing with our relationship series, today's episode is all about relationships with family and friends. May we learn how to glorify God through these relationships and more in Jesus name. Keep an eye out for a post on our Instagram @theshininglightpodcast about friendships too! If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after listening to this and want to

Episode 8: Shining Light on...Relationships...pt1:Romantic Apr 25, 2021 01:07:44 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! We're kicking off a series on relationships with a look at romantic relationships. This episode covers everything from crushes right up to why we should wait until marriage as children of God. Hope you enjoy and gain from this by God's grace. If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after listening to this - Thank God! Please feel free to pray the prayer of

Episode 7: Shining Light on...Feeling Discouraged Apr 11, 2021 00:33:31 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! This episode was what it's like to feel discouraged and more importantly how we can overcome this feeling by the grace of God. Especially in the times we're living in now, it's easy to feel down so it felt appropriate to shine some light on this feeling from a Christian perspective - enjoy! If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after listening to this - T

Episode 6: Shining Light on...An Identity in Christ Feb 28, 2021 00:28:58 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! This episode was discussing the identity that Christians have in Christ. We aren't slaves to sin any longer, nor should we identify purely by our old nature of sinners. We are now saved so can be called saints of the Lord!  If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after listening to this - Thank God! Please feel free to pray the prayer of Salvation belo

Episode 5: Shining Light on...The Importance of Christ Feb 14, 2021 00:29:44 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast! This episode was a bit less chatty than normal, but still as incredibly important. Today, we were shining light on the importance of Christ. In life, Jesus is the most important thing and this episode was exploring that in a variety of ways. If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after listening to this - Thank God! Please feel free to pray the prayer of S

Episode 4: Shining Light on...Seeking God First Feb 7, 2021 00:28:53 Welcome to the Shining Light Podcast! This episode was shining light on how we can seek God first and why it is important to seek God first especially given the times we're living in. If you feel compelled to accept Jesus after listening to this - Thank God! Please feel free to pray the prayer of Salvation below and click the link for more information about starting a Christian journey Find Peace

Episode 3: Shining Light on...Repentance Jan 31, 2021 00:22:56 Welcome back to the Shining Light Podcast. In this episode we were shining light on repentance - what it is and how to do it. It's a really important concept to grasp so I pray that God gives us understanding as we listen in Jesus name, Amen. Remember to keep SHINING LIGHT!

Episode 2: Shining Light on...What the Gospel is Jan 17, 2021 00:31:17 Welcome back to The Shining Light Podcast! This episode was about the Gospel and it gives an insight into what the Gospel is, why it's important and how we can apply it to our lives. Thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the episode! Remember to keep shining your light!!

Episode 1: Shining Light on...Who Jesus Is Jan 10, 2021 00:36:02 Welcome back to The Shining Light Podcast! This first episode was focused on who Jesus Christ is and gives 3 key characteristics of Him: - Jesus as the Son of God - Jesus as Salvation - Jesus as Love Who is Jesus to you?

Preliminary Episode: Shining Light on...What this podcast is Jan 2, 2021 00:01:00 Welcome to The Shining Light Podcast! This is a quick introduction to the podcast and an insight as to what it will be about. Remember to share and look out for episode 1 which is coming out very soon, but more importantly, remember to let your light shine! God bless!

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