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The Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 030: Pressing PauseNever expected it to end like this. We are pressing pause on the podcast. Thanks for listening and be on the lookout for when we return.
2023-12-2806 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 029: The Lie of Productivity Part 2On this episode, Ajene and Michelle share more thoughts about the lies we have embraced around the topic of productivity. How do we build a life that is more focused on who we are instead of what we do? Book Refrenced:Shameless: Your Season of Hiding is Over! by Shannan Orr Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5 Genesis 3 Galatians 5:22-23I Corinthians 13 Zechariah 4:10 II Peter 1:3
2023-12-1824 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 028: The Lie of Productivity Part 1On this episode, Ajene and Michelle open up a conversation about the lie of productivity. Why is it that we often find ourselves paying more attention to what we do than to who we are?
2023-12-1821 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 027: Lessons from Swim Lessons Part 2On this episode, Ajene finishes discussing her insights from swimming lessons. Despite our desire for tough moments to pass swiftly, there's comfort in relying on God's presence with us at every stage of our journey.Scripture References James 1:2-42 Corinthians 10:5Philippians 4:8Philippians 2:5Hebrews 4:15
2023-12-0416 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 026: Lessons from Swim Lessons Part 1On this episode, Ajene begins to describe the thoughts and feelings that are surfacing as she is taking swimming lessons. Is it possible that a more meaningful healing can come from learning to trust what seems terrifying?
2023-11-2019 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 025: Community Conversation Part 4: The Dream for CommunityOn this episode, Ajene and Michelle wrap up their conversation about community. As we make time for relationships, we can cultivate trust and a safe environment to share what is really going on in our lives, which will lead to the health and healing we all desire.
2023-11-0624 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 024: Community Conversation Part 3: The Final C of CommunityCollaboration is the final ingredient for what we can use to build community. Join us as Ajene and Michelle talk about real life examples of how community helps us to carry what is in our hearts.
2023-10-2321 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 023: Community Conversation Part 2: The Three C’s of CommunityOn this episode, Ajene and Michelle continue to ponder how community is formed as we focus on what we have in common. The insights from the book, Them by Ben Sasse, begins to open new outlooks for Michelle as she begins to chew on some of its concepts. Curiosity, care, cultivate, make up the three c’s of community.
2023-10-0917 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 022: Community Conversation Part 1: The Three P’s of CommunityWelcome back for Season 2! Ajene and Michelle begin a conversation about building community, including 3 types of proximities involved; physical, philosophical and personal. Michelle gives more about her experiences with building community as a young wife and mother and how insights from the book, Them by Ben Sasse has helped her reshape her views on what it takes to stay connected.
2023-09-2524 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardSeason 2 TrailerIt's Season 2!!! We're so happy to be back with you for another season of the podcast.
2023-09-2501 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 021: Freedom From Pain Part 3On this episode, Ajene and Michelle wrap up our series on finding freedom from your pain, and we conclude our first season of the podcast! Thanks for joining us on this journey. Scripture References Lamentations 3:22-23Isaiah 61:3Philippians 4:6,8
2023-05-2213 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 020: Freedom From Pain Part 2Our conversation continues with Part 2 of the Finding Freedom From Pain Series. It can be difficult to shift our focus away from seeing our limits as controlling what we can and cannot do. In those times, we are invited to return to the truths about God that we know from His Word. Scripture ReferencesJames 1:22 Corinthians 12:7-9Psalm 84:11Romans 8:28
2023-05-0827 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 019: Freedom From Pain Part 1Have you struggled to finding meaning, let alone, freedom from pain? How do you assess the pain points in your life? On this episode, Ajene and Michelle begin a 3 part series on finding freedom in your pain. Sometimes what feels like limitations can eventually lead to liberation. Scripture Referenced John 16:33
2023-04-2421 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 018: From Overwhelmed to Overcoming Part 2Our conversation picks up where we left off last time as Ajene and Michelle discuss how to overcome the overwhelm. When circumstances are challenging, we can remind ourselves of God's goodness and the truth found in His word. Scriptures Referenced James 1:2Psalm 46:1 Psalm 50:101 Peter 5:7Philippians 4:6 Philippians 2:122 Corinthians 10:4,5John 16:332 Corinthians 12:9
2023-04-1017 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 017: From Overwhelmed to Overcoming Part 1Do you ever feel like there is way too much to do and you have reached your capacity to handle it all? On this episode, Ajene opens up about feeling overwhelmed by all the many things she believes God has called her to fulfil. Engaging in conversation helps her realize that she doesn't have to be overcome by the overwhelm, but she can be an overcomer. Scriptures Referenced 1 Corinthians 10:13 John 10:27
2023-03-2719 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 016: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Part 6 Making MeaningAfter sharing about how recent experience on her getaway, Ajene talks about how she recognized that the messages she received from the negative experiences in her past were the source of her discomfort. Healing comes from reframing those messages to line up with the truths from God's Word. Scripture Referenced Romans 8:28 Philippians 4:6-8
2023-03-1329 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 015: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Part 5 Intergenerational Transmission of TraumaAfter a brief recap from our last episode, Ajene resumes our discussion about the intergenerational transmission of trauma. It is our hope and belief that just as trauma can be imparted from one generation to the next, healing can be transmitted too.
2023-02-2715 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 014: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Part 4 Making MeaningAjene continues our freedom series conversation. She uses personal stories to explain why she had difficulty resting and relaxing. Now, Ajene realizes that she can believe a new message and make new meaning out of some of her old memories. Our desire is that this conversation will help us all to look forward in hope and not be stuck looking back in despair anymore. (You can take off or edit that last sentence if you want to. :) ) Scriptures ReferencedIsaiah 61 Isaiah 53:5 Book Mentioned The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the H...
2023-02-1325 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 013: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Part 3 The AcronymF.R.E.E.D.O.M: Fully Realizing and Experiencing Every Divinely Ordained Moment. Ajene explains this acronym, and we begin to ponder how receiving from God connects with experiencing freedom. Scriptures ReferencedRomans 5:8Galatians 5:1 Sanctification https://www.gotquestions.org/sanctification.html
2023-01-3021 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 012: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Part 2 Controlling the NarrativeOur series on freedom continues with Ajene sharing more of her origin story and how her perspective has changed over the years. Sometimes we think we are making decisions that will lead to freedom, only to later discover that the decisions were made from a bondage to pain. ResourcesSalvation explanation https://www.gotquestions.org/true-gospel.htmlSin nature https://www.gotquestions.org/sin-nature.htmlNew Covenant https://www.gotquestions.org/new-covenant.htmlSanctification https://www.gotquestions.org/sanctification.html
2023-01-1621 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 011: F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Part 1 Freedom in FaithOn this episode, we begin our series on freedom. We begin with a few definitions about freedom, and then Ajene and Michelle both share their personal understandings of what freedom in Christ means for daily living. Scriptures referencedJohn 10:10John 16:33I Corinthians 13 John 3 Ephesians 2:8Romans 8:34Romans 5:81 Corinthians 15:22Galatians 2:20; 5:24For More ExplanationsSalvation explanation https://www.gotquestions.org/true-gospel.htmlSin nature https://www.gotquestions.org/sin-nature.htmlNew Covenant https://www.gotquestions.org/new-covenant.htmlS...
2023-01-0228 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 010: Parenting Across Generations Part 2Picking up from Part 1, Michelle continues the conversation exploring how being part of a particular generation not only frames the way that we parent, but also influences how we view the world our children are growing up in. It is the balance of holding on and letting go that we are always navigating in parenting. Books Mentioned Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart by Haydn Shaw The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Podcast Mentioned The Life...
2022-12-1918 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 009: Parenting Across Generations Part 1What generation do you belong to? Do you see differences between generations as you parent your children compared to how you were raised? On this episode, we provide a basic framework to help us understand the characteristics of each generation. And Ajene shares personal examples about how generational differences tend to show up in her parenting. Website MentionedParents.com "A Year-by-Year Guide to Different Generations and Their Personalities" by Sarah Cottrell
2022-12-0528 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 008: Self-Care with Erica Part 2Erica Lee returns for part two of her conversation with Ajene to provide some practical tips for self-care. 1) Select books to read that deal with your situation, starting with the Bible 2) Journal to help you process your thoughts. 3) Schedule self-care on your calendar 4) Schedule time with a friend to be vulnerable. Scriptures ReferencedMark 12:30-31Luke 10:26Books MentionedBible What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah WinfreyThe Slight Edge by Jeff Olson How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie W...
2022-11-2130 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 007: Self-Care with Erica Lee Part 1Erica Lee joins Ajene this week for part one of an inspiring conversation about self-care. With a friend's encouragement to try counseling again, Erica and her counselor began to explore her story and rediscover things in her life that she had allowed to wither. It is our hope that as you listen in that Erica's journey will inspire you. Scripture referencedMark 12:30-31 Eric’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005998683086
2022-11-2127 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 006: Coaching vs CounselingIs coaching and counseling the same thing? Should we receive coaching or counseling for ourselves or even give coaching to others in our lives? Michelle Kren is back to give her insights and Ajene breaks down the differences between the two.
2022-11-0720 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 005: Who Am I Part 2Find out if Ajene got the graduate fellowship she applied for and what lessons she learned as she faced her doubts and embraced her journey toward self-acceptance.
2022-10-2421 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 004: Who Am I Part 1Most of us, at one point or another, may ask this question, who am I? Ajene shares how recently she has had to remember who God created her to be and embrace His unique calling on her life, while battling her own internal feelings of insecurity and comparison. Here are a few links to help you complete your life work for this episode:Spiritual Gifts Test https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts-survey/Personality Test https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Personality Test https://mypersonality.netMeyers Briggs Test https://www.truity.com/te...
2022-10-1019 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 003: Why Mental Health MattersJoining Ajene this week is Michelle Kren, who introduces herself and talks about her role here on the podcast. After they talk about their roles as wives, mothers and home educators (aka, homeschoolers), the conversation continues about mental health and wellness covering a few definitions and statistics. Even if we find ourselves or a loved one wrestling with mental illness, today's episode will remind you that we have a hope that the world doesn't have. Scriptures Referenced Romans 6:13; 3:23John 16:332 Corinthians 1:3
2022-09-2621 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 002: The Stigma of Mental HealthInstead of shying away, shouldn't the church be at the forefront of the conversation on mental health? When we embrace a correct perspective on mental health and wellness, we become free to get the help that we need. This episode covers the stigma around mental health and mental illness in the Body of Christ. Scriptures ReferencedProverbs 11:14 Ephesians 4:26
2022-09-2617 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 001: Embrace Emotional HealingThere are many experiences that can lead to someone finding themselves in need of emotional healing. What does it look like to become aware of our emotions as a Believer? Is it possible to come into the faith and yet remain disconnected from our souls and our mental wellness? Ajene talks about what she learned as her faith grew, her childhood experiences and family of origin story unfolded, and her battle with chronic illness revealed her need to embrace emotional healing.
2022-09-2616 minThe Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardEP 000: Welcome to The Experience Freedom Podcast with Ajene GailliardIt can be challenging for some Christians to express emotions, face pain and trauma, or fully understand how to manage emotional health well. But emotions are everywhere and affect every aspect of our lives. Despite more recognition of mental health in recent years, many have ignored or misunderstood the role emotions play in the life of the Believer. Learn how Ajene faced feelings of anxiety but chose to embrace freedom from fear to launch this podcast and put her voice “out there.” Hopefully you can be inspired by her story as you join her as she endeavors to educated, enco...
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