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She Lives PurposefullyShe Lives Purposefully197 | Seeing and talking to Jesus as our FRIEND with Ayana SymoneMegan continues her Maternity Leave Series: What God Is Teaching You on the She Lives Purposefully Podcast. Today, she is joined by Ayana Symone! Megan and Ayana talk about what it can look like to first see Jesus as an actual friend of ours and then also to pray to Him and to talk to Him like a friend. This is a great listen for Christian women. Ayana is an author of 2 books, podcast host of To Be Heard, and first met Megan as an ambassador for Sadie Robertson’s Live Original’s LO Siste...2024-08-2952 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHow to Stop Comparing Yourself with Megan EdmondsHappy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners!Joining me on the podcast today is no stranger to To Be Heard. You know her, you love her— Please welcome back...Megan Edmonds! Megan is the WELL-LOVED founder of She Lives Purposefully ministries, which includes an inspiring blog, multiple bible study guides, a Top 50 Podcast that has over 700,000 downloads, and a social media platform that reaches over 31,000 people each day. As Megan opens up to us in today's episode, dropping valuable wisdom for us to take note of along the way, you are going to be blessed by today's conversation! ...2024-01-3046 minInspired LadyInspired Ladyhow to better your mental health w/ Ayana SymoneWith May being Mental Health Awareness Month, there is no better time to get some tools for your toolbelt and learn how to better your mental health! And with that, Belle is chatting with the ICONIC Ayana Symone all about mental health this week and giving those tools to you. Ayana Symone is the 22-year-old host of To Be Heard Podcast, two-time author of How I Fell in Love with Myself and My Name is Anxiety, and blogger at ayanasymone.com. She aims to bring relevant messages of faith, redemption, hope & self-esteem to you & others around the...2023-05-1733 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Most Important Voice that Needs To Be HeardAnd, just like that-- We've come to the end of the road. After 26 faith-filled & motivational weeks of being encouraged, challenging culture, and letting the truth be heard, Season 4 eventually ends with today's final #ToBeHeardTuesday. And, to commemorate such a fantastic season of being heard together, today we're talking about the voice that needs to be heard the most. Not only that, but how to hear this voice, know this voice, all the while recognizing how much this voice can quite literally change your life. You probably already know who this voice belongs to...2023-03-2858 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe 100th #ToBeHeardTuesday! | Q&AWoah... Are we serious? We've been being heard from 100 episodes now?! WHAT?!? It's true! On this special #ToBeHeardTuesday, we are celebrating the 100TH episode to launch since I began podcasting back in 2019. And, we are throwing the confetti with the only way we know how... WITH A Q&A! Press play to hear YOUR questions answered from what my favorite movie is to where do we draw the line in modesty. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh. It's the 100th episode, after all! We deserve to laugh...2023-03-2143 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhat Hurt You Can Heal YouA brand new #ToBeHeardTusday is here! But, this time? We're getting a littttle personal... After having the privilege of sharing my testimony with some INCREDIBLE women of God, I was most encouraged to share my testimony with YOU ALL! While you might've heard it before, I still continue to be in awe of how God took an old childhood wound and turned it around for good. And, if you need a bit of encouragement today, wondering what kind of story God is writing for you, you might wanna tune into today's episode! Thank...2023-03-1453 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Hope of HoseaSo, the last month of Season 4 is here, my friends... And, for today's #ToBeHeardTuesday? We're coming in with a bang! While we spent last week studying one of the silliest, yet most profound prophets of all time, we're picking up right where we left off with another prophet worth studying—Hosea. Filled with deep messages on love & relationship, the book of Hosea is jampacked with truth that needs to be heard. And, lucky for you, we're diving into it ALL together for today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. I pray this episode blesses you! If so, let me kn...2023-03-0752 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhat Revival Looks LikeHappy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! Today's episode NEEDS to be heard.  In light of the Asbury Revival that took place this month, I was reminded of a significant revival that happened in one of the most profound books in the Old Testament--the book of Jonah. With messages of hope, redemption, and salvation, Jonah is jampacked with so much truth that gives us a great picture of what revival looks like. You'll have to press play to hear more of what I mean! Have a happy #ToBeHeardTuesday! -- Don't forget to sign up to become a...2023-02-2851 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHe'd Rather DieBrace yourselves, listeners— For today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we're going deep.  After spending many months avoiding what I considered to be the scariest verse in the bible—Genesis 6:6—where it says that God regretted making human beings, I dared to take a closer look at it...and the revelation was mind-blowing. Lucky for all of us today, we're going to study the text together! And, as much as this study has blessed me, I'm believing it will bless you too.  Go ahead & press play to see what I mean. Have a happy #ToBeHeardTuesday! — ...2023-02-2145 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastSingle and Secure with Grace ValentineHappy Valentine’s Day, listeners! We’re in for a special treat for today’s #ToBeHeardTuesday because I have the ONE & ONLY Grace Valentine joining me to talk about…SINGLENESS! That’s right! ALL THE SINGLE LADIES—This one is for you. Grace is the four-time author of Is It Just Me?, Am I Enough?, What Will They Think?, and To the Girl Looking for More: 90 Devotions to Help You Ditch the Lies, Love Yourself, and Live Big for God, which is available for pre-order now! Her novel What Will They Think? has hit #1 in Top Christian Young Adult Best Sellers shor...2023-02-1435 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWho Do You Love?Happy February, listeners! There's a lot we oughta celebrate this month... ...and, it starts with today's #ToBeHeardTuesday! After talking about the importance of humility in last week's episode, we're taking our conversation just a tad bit further, leaning into an important principle introduced in James 3:13—wisdom.  And, how can we talk about wisdom without talking about King Solomon, am I right? TUNE IN to take an honest look at the full extent of Solomon's life and how we can learn from him. As much as it changed my prayer life, I'm...2023-02-0734 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFull Of ItJanuary 2023 #ToBeHeardTuesdays are a WRAP with today's brand new episode! And, to close us out— We're talking about something that needs to be heard.  In a culture that makes everything about YOU—how you feel, what you are going through, the pain you may be experiencing—it's worth spending a #ToBeHeardTuesday challenging that. In other words, today, we're talking about selfishness.  And, it's up to you to press play to see what the Bible has to say about it. If this episode challenged you, be sure to let me know in the r...2023-01-3128 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastEasier Read Than DoneOkay, listeners— If we're gonna be heard together on this fourth season of To Be Heard Podcast, we need to know what The Bible says. Right? Well, how many of us know that we can't just read the Bible off like a script if we want our voice to be heard? No! We actually have to do what it says.  And, let's just say...some things are easier read than done. Hence the purpose of today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. Tune in as we talk about some convicting messages in scripture, the controversy that com...2023-01-2435 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastObviouslyLast week, we recognized that we are people just like Apostle Paul. But, this week? We’re recognizing not just who he was, but who he wasn’t. That being—of course—a people-pleaser. And, something tells me we need to be more like him in that way too. You’ll have to tune into today’s episode to hear what I mean! Be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and sign up for the “My Name is Anxiety” Book Club at ayanasymone.com/bookclub.2023-01-1746 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastPeople Like PaulIf you think you've done "too much bad," you're too far gone, & that God wants nothing to do with you... I've recorded today's #ToBeHeardTuesday just for you.  More specifically? I've recorded today's #ToBeHeardTuesday for the people featured in the title-- People like Paul.  You'll have to press play to hear more of what I mean! Not to mention, to learn more about God's heart towards you. You may be shocked to find that He's a lot more eager to show you mercy than you think. Leave a review if this episode blessed yo...2023-01-1038 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastYou Are Not What You Struggle WithBrace yourselves, listeners— The first #ToBeHeardTuesday of the new year is HERE! And, to kick of 2023, I'm coming in HOT with a message that needs to be heard. It's more than just a positive one-liner. It's more than just a mic-drop moment. But, this message is coming straight from the most encouraging, challenging, truthful book on the planet: The Word of God.  So, tune in! Prepare yourself to be encouraged, culture to be challenged, and the truth to be heard. And, most importantly, commit yourself to sharing this message acr...2023-01-0338 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFrom Simon to SatanWhen Simon Peter goes from "On this rock, I'm going to build my church" to "Get behind me, Satan!" ... WHAT DO WE DO WITH THAT?! And, for the last #ToBeHeardTuesday of the year, how can we learn from this?  I'm glad you asked! We are talking about an important principle for us to apply as we walk in the new year by learning from the text in Matthew 16:13-23, with a special appearance of verse 24 too.  Turn your volume up! And, maybe have a notepad ready too. We're going to enter into th...2022-12-2749 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastYou Name ItTo Be Heard Podcast was based off of my name. My most recent published novel is titled, My Name is Anxiety. But, for today's #ToBeHeardTuesday? We're talking about the most important name of all.  Any guesses? Here's a hint: We're celebrating His birthday here really soon. Press play to celebrate together! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!2022-12-2030 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastA Place of FaithAnd, the celebration continues! After dwelling in the sweetness of the gospel in last week's episode—discovering together that salvation is for everyone who calls on His name—today, we're going even deeper to discover where that call comes from in the first place and what God is really after when He comes to your aid.  You'll have to tune in to hear more of what I mean! In the meantime, don't forget to purchase your copy of my new book, My Name is Anxiety, on Amazon. And, for all of my local readers, head on over...2022-12-1333 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastEveryone"For 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" — Romans 10:13 A verse you may or may not find in my new novel, My Name is Anxiety. On this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm inviting each of you to PRESS PLAY and dive into a bible study that has meant the world to my personal life and to the process of writing, My Name is Anxiety. It's an episode I'm dedicating to those mentioned in the title: EVERYONE.  Meaning—today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is for YOU! Press play to hear more of what I mea...2022-12-0650 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHe Knows Your NameTODAY'S THE DAY, LISTENERS! My second novel, My Name is Anxiety, is NOW available on Amazon!  And, to celebrate, I'm taking y'all back to a passage of Scripture that always reminds me of why I originally started writing My Name is Anxiety in the first place. You'll have to press play to see what that passage of Scripture is!  Thank you all SO MUCH for anticipating the release of this book with me & tuning in today to celebrate. You can click this link to purchase your copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMT2NX...2022-11-2927 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Power of Prayer, Petition, & PraiseThanksgiving this week... The release of my next book, My Name is Anxiety, the next... We've got a LOT to celebrate on this #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, what better way to talk about BOTH Thanksgiving and anxiety than by studying my all-time favorite verse—Philippians 4:6—right here on the podcast!  Get your bibles out and your notepads ready for a good, ol' fashioned study. And, after you're done pressing play, be sure to share this episode with a friend! Not to mention, come back next week to celebrate the release of my new book with...2022-11-2233 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastANNOUNCEMENT: My Next Book's Title, Release Date, & Main Character!The day is HERE, listeners! The day I finally get to announce to you the title, release date, & main character of my next book! Press play to hear ALL of the behind the scenes details in writing this novel, my heart behind this project, and who this story is designed to reach. With this book being developed in private for the last three years, it is a JOY to know that this book will be in your hands and on your bookshelves SOON. Thank you for being excited with me! Don't forget to sign up as a member of ayanasymone...2022-11-1530 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Thought That CountsDo you know who you are? Do you struggle with identity? Are you aware of what God thinks about you? If not, this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday is for you! Find out the TRUTH of what God thinks about you in today's episode, titled, "The Thought That Counts." Not only that, but share this thought with others who need to hear it.  Thank you for tuning in! Stay tuned for what's to come!2022-11-0842 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFree IndeedHere we are, listeners! The END of Season Three! At this point of our journey, I pray that you are convinced now more than ever that A FREE LIFE IS POSSIBLE! And, not just possible by default, but possible only THROUGH CHRIST. So, turn your volume up ONE LAST TIME to study a verse that NEEDS TO BE HEARD. If Jesus Christ—the Son of God—has set you free, you are free indeed! Point. Blank. Period! No if's, and's, or but's about it. Celebrate this truth with me by pressing play, and stay in touch with me o...2022-03-2936 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastYou Ask, I Answer!Alright, listeners! Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday—the second to last one before this third season ends—is something sweet! With a good ol' fashioned Q&A, I'm handing YOU the microphone and covering the topics that YOU think need to be heard! Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! I hope my answers equip you to move forward in your freedom journey. Be sure to rate the podcast, leave a review, and follow/subscribe on any listening platform! Follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and come back NEXT WEEK for a HUGE end-of-season-three celebration! 2022-03-2245 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastGo And...One thing we can all agree on, ESPECIALLY as this third season comes to an end, is this: Freedom is a JOURNEY.  There's always going to be a road ahead of us, always another level for us to go to, always a next step we'll have to take. And, on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm asking us ALL: What's ours? What next step do we have to take in order to move forward in our freedom journey? Because after taking a look at some key principles found in Scripture, where Jesus OFTEN gave someone an action s...2022-03-1534 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFind Your FriendsWhile Season Three slowly—but surely (unfortunately)—comes to an end, there are a couple of things that NEED TO BE HEARD before we reach the finish line. And, of those things are a topic that I am featuring on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday.  You guessed it! I'm talking about friendship.  And, not just about the importance of friendship, but how to find them, build them, and prosper in them by studying a text that is seemingly unrelated to the topic. You'll have to tune in to find out what I mean! I pray this episode helps...2022-03-0843 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastPractice Makes PerfectAnd...so it begins— Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday marks the FINAL month of Season Three of To Be Heard Podcast! Anyone else emotional? But, this only means we have to make EVERY #ToBeHeardTuesday count! That being said, be sure to listen to today's episode, titled, "Practice Makes Perfect," where we talk about a KEY principle mentioned MANY times before in Scripture—doing the difficult thing daily. Because, let's be real, no one goes to the gym once and gets abs tomorrow. Sometimes, it takes some practice, consistency, and commitment for you to get good at i...2022-03-0133 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWalls FallOn last week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we talked about letting God's love in. But, perhaps we need to take a look at the barriers we've built around our hearts that stop us from fully experiencing it. In other words: WALLS! Let's talk about the walls you've built up in your heart. And, not only that, but how you can tear them down, according to a story found in Joshua 6. I hope today's study helps you as much as it helped me! Be sure to rate this episode and leave a review, follow/subscribe to whatever listening platform...2022-02-2239 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHow to Love"How do I love God?" "How do I love others?" "How do I love myself?" If you've ever asked ANY of these questions before, today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is for YOU! (And, you know what? Today's episode is for me to hear, as well!) Because as we talk about living a free life that is COMPLETELY possible in Christ, our journey would not be complete if we let these questions go unanswered.  You'll have to tune into today's #ToBeHeardTuesday to hear more of what I mean! Be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and l...2022-02-1539 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWork the WordIf you thought we wouldn’t get to talking about your belief system before season three is over: YOU THOUGHT WRONG. How could we talk about behaving in healthy, fruitful and effective ways this second half of the third season without taking a look at what you believe? Good answer: We couldn’t! So, grab those AirPods, turn your volume up, and let’s take these next steps in our healing journey, shall we? Be sure to rate this episode and leave a review, follow & subscribe to To Be Heard Podcast on all listening platforms, & give @tobeheardpodcast a follow on Instag...2022-02-0836 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast...Now, What?Let the second half of Season Three COMMENCE with the first #ToBeHeardTuesday of February! And, after we spent the last couple of months identifying our childhood wounds, the root of our struggle, and maybe even some unhealthiness in our hearts, we can't help but ask the question... NOW, WHAT DO WE DO!? And, hey! It's a good question.  Tune into today's episode to start the journey of finding out the answer together! Don't forget to keep up with @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more resources, and stay connected with me over on my website at a...2022-02-0136 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast"Finally Free" with Emma Mae McDaniel | Part FourWell, listeners! The "Finally Free" Series is a WRAP after today's #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, to close us out, I'm sitting down with a leader who has tapped into a level of freedom we ALL want to access as well: EMMA MAE MCDANIEL!  Emma is the author of both "Be Loved" and "All-Caps YOU," a speaker, a Youtuber, the host of the "Have You Heard?" Podcast, an entrepreneur, AND a Live Original Sister Ambassador! In our conversation today, we talk about grace, the importance of staying rooted in God's Word, and not letting your struggles define you. A...2022-01-2550 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast"Finally Free" with Megan Holmes | Part ThreeRound THREE of the "Finally Free" Series is FINALLY HERE! And, this week? We'll be hearing from... ...Megan Holmes! Megan is the founder of the She Lives Purposefully Ministries, the WELL-LOVED social media manager over on her Instagram page at @megpamsocial, fellow LO Sister App Ambassador, AND an entrepreneur! Tune into our conversation today as we talk about finding purpose in pain, trusting God in the process, knowing the TRUTH about freedom in Christ, and MORE on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. And, be sure to check out and follow ALL of the amazing content Megan posts to...2022-01-1847 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast"Finally Free" with Victoria James | Part TwoAnd, now...for the SECOND installment of the "Finally Free" Series... I introduce to you... VICTORIA JAMES! Victoria is an LO Sister Ambassador, blogger, and a part of Maverick City Music's choir. With incredible wisdom that NEEDS to be heard on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, tune in as we talk about the process of healing, the importance of being vulnerable, and God's willingness to fight for you through it all. Be sure to rate and leave a review if this conversation spoke to you! Also, don't forget to follow Victoria on Instagram, and check out her amazing and life-giving blog post she...2022-01-1149 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast"Finally Free" with Heather Savonne | Part OneHappy new year, listeners! We are kicking off A BRAND NEW SERIES, titled "Finally Free," right here on To Be Heard Podcast! "Finally Free" is a four-part series, where I'll be inviting four of my sisters and friends on to talk about what God set them free from, battles they've faced, lessons they've learned, and healing they've undergone over time to convince you that a free life is possible! And, our first guest to kick off this series is my good friend, Heather Savonne! Heather is a faith-based blogger, singer/songwriter, worship leader, and...2022-01-0447 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastAre You Ready?So, you have your resolutions, you've made your bucket list, you're prepared for the best new year ever...as you should be! But, what about the things you aren't ready for? What about the things that happen that you never saw coming? Will you lose your zeal? Will you stop moving forward? Will you instead give up and turn back around? This is exactly what we'll be talking about for the last #ToBeHeardTuesday of the year! In the case that this upcoming year is filled with things we simply aren't ready for, there's a certain...2021-12-2830 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhy We Should FastAfter praying all the prayers and completing all the fasts, I came to the end of myself in January of 2021. And, it was when I hit the peak of my frustration is when I began asking God the question that was stirring in my heart all along.  "Why do we fast in the first place?!" Low and behold, the answer was found in Isaiah 58, and on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I wanted nothing more than to study together! So, go ahead! Press play. Let's see what God has to say about fasting. And, be sure to leave a...2021-12-2152 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastDown to EarthJesus was the healthiest man on earth. Wouldn't you agree? He walked through everything we talk through and still remained confident, true to Himself, and most importantly, He was humble. After talking about a huge component of a healthy heart on last week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm introducing a topic that can heal every wound and set us all free: Humility. You can't be healthy if you're not humble! You'll have to tune in to find out more of what I mean!  Be sure to see what's new at ayanasymone.com by signing up to b...2021-12-1440 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastA Healthy HeartLast week on the podcast, we all heard something that NEEDED to be heard: God created us to be HUMAN BEINGS. Not robots. Not machines. Not zombies. HUMANS.  Which means we feel, we think, we have emotions. That's part of being a healthy individual! But, on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm taking this conversation a step further by discussing another component we CAN'T miss if we're going to be healthy. You'll have to tune in to find out what I mean!  Be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review on To Be...2021-12-0738 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFilled with FeelingsAnd, that's a wrap for this season's #ToBeHeardTuesdays for the month of November! Crazy how quickly time flies, right!? But, as we close out this month by continuing to move forward in our freedom journey, today, I want to talk about a spirit that sets us FREE! That's right! I'm talking about the Holy Spirit! And, for those of you who feel like your feelings of anger, sadness, grief, heartbrokenness, and other not-so-pretty emotions such as these means that the Holy Spirit left you, I've recorded today's #ToBeHeardTuesday to prove you wrong. You'll have...2021-11-3029 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHow Dare You?Here's what you need to HEAR on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday: If you belong to Christ Jesus, you are FREE from condemnation. You are FREE from accusation. You are NOT guilty.  But, the enemy will try to tell you otherwise...and he will often try to use the spirit of religion to do so.  That is why we are exposing the spirit of religion in plain sight on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, as I am encouraging us ALL to ask him the question Paul asked in Romans 8, the question that is the title of today's ep...2021-11-2347 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWho is God?*CLARIFICATION: When you hear me say "you CAN sin" in today's episode, I mean it in the context of what you have potential to do, not what you have permission to do. Our conversation today will continue in next week's episode. Thank you for listening!* Last week on To Be Heard Podcast, we asked ourselves an important question: Who are we? But, this week? It's time we ask a more important question: Who is God? Is He good? Bad? Kind? Mean? Patient? Moody? WHO IS HE?! However...2021-11-1642 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWho Are You?*At minute 25:00-25:18, specifically at the 7th second, here's what you should've heard: "God just allowed me to explore. And again, when I say explore, I'm talking about exploring ONLY under the lordship of Christ." I don't believe I clarified that when recording, but please use this notation as clarification. Thank you!* Happy, happy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! Are you ready to take the next step in our freedom journey? After asking us all such a weighty, yet simple question on last week's episode, I thought it'd be appropriate to ask ourselves another insightful question that has been challenging...2021-11-0942 minShe Lives PurposefullyShe Lives PurposefullyEp. 26 Don't Let People Pleasing Stop Your Purpose with Ayana SymoneIn this jam packed episode, Megan sits down with Ayana Symone from the To Be Heard podcast to talk about people pleasing and freedom. We talk about how people pleasing can actually interrupt us from doing what God has called us to, and then dive in deep with some very vulnerable stories about the importance of freedom.  Find Ayana at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-be-heard-podcast/id1480850014 https://www.ayanasymone.com Today's Show Sponsor: https://www.oasiscoordination.com L...2021-11-0453 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Question Everyone Asks"Why am I anxious?" "Why am I so depressed?" "Why do I keep falling into sin?" Great question! I'm posing questions like these and more on today's first #ToBeHeardTuesday of November! As we continue to walk in our freedom journey together, I pray that today's episode expedites you forward. Be sure to leave a review to let me know if it did! I'd love to celebrate with you.  Get ready for a great new month!2021-11-0227 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastBorn AgainThe last #ToBeHeardTuesday of October already!? Welp...we may as well make it count then! Don't you think? Lucky for you, we are continuing in our freedom journey by talking about something that deeply affects your life. Whether you have realized it or not, I'm talking about your FAMILY! And, while we all come from many different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and bloodlines, I want to reintroduce to you a family we ALL can be adopted into. Give today's episode a listen to see what I mean! Be sure to sign up as a member at ayanasymone.com to stay connected...2021-10-2654 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHow It Started vs How It's GoingAnd, the freedom journey CONTINUES with a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, for this week's episode? I've got something that NEEDS to be heard... Last week, we talked about childhood wounds—how childhood deeply affects adulthood. Now, this week? We're talking about addiction. Addiction. Sin cycles. That "thing" you feel like you can't get free from. We're going to take a look back at our beginning again by going to THE beginning. That's right! We're going back to the Garden of Eden. My prayer is that by taking a look at the fi...2021-10-1943 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastChildhood WoundsANNND, we're back for round TWO of Season Three of To Be Heard Podcast! We kicked off our freedom journey last week, but today continues with a #ToBeHeardTuesday that NEEDS to be heard... For those of you like me who feel like you've prayed all the right prayers, finished every fast possible, memorized the scriptures, responded to all the altar calls, and yet you still found yourself fighting the same fight: Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is for you! While you may feel that your struggle comes from "not having enough faith," today, I want...2021-10-1237 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastA Free Life Is PossibleWELL, LOOK WHO IT IS! If it isn't my favorite listener BACK AGAIN for SEASON THREE! WOOHOO! Happy first #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season THREE of To Be Heard Podcast! Words cannot express how THRILLED I am to be sitting behind the microphone again, ready to ENCOURAGE you, CHALLENGE culture, and let the truth BE HEARD! What you'll hear in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is what you'll be hearing all season long:  A free life IS possible!  And, by the time we get to March 2022, I want us ALL to walk in this truth! Therefore, ta...2021-10-0528 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhat If We Believed It?Season 2 of To Be Heard Podcast is a WRAP! But, before we end, I've got to get one final word in that NEEDS to be heard. I've said from the beginning that my goal for this season was for you to hear that you're loved by Jesus in EVERY #ToBeHeardTuesday you tune into. Well, in the last episode of the season, I want to share with you the main reason why that was on my heart as much as it was. I hope that you hear it, receive it, and ultimately BELIEVE IT because none of us can afford...2021-03-3026 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Truth About TragedyIn this second-to-last #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season 2 of the podcast, I am not only addressing a recent tragedy the U.S. has witnessed, but EVERY tragedy the world has witnessed—from the beginning of time until now. And, with the hopes that you would be encouraged to look to The One who made the world and has seen everything from the past, the present, & even the future, I pray that this #ToBeHeardTuesday brings a healing, yet urgent reminder that we can still have light even in the face of darkness. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Al...2021-03-231h 01To Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastBelieve It or NotHappy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! As Season 2 comes to an end, in today's episode, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look of one area I've been MOST challenged by throughout this entire season. And, perhaps, you may find out that this is one area that challenges you too. You'll have to tune in to find out what I mean! And, don't forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram to stay connected through the very end! 2021-03-1622 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastChoose LifeAnd so, the countdown for the end of Season 2 continues with a BRAND NEW #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, being that To Be Heard Podcast is a place where listeners are encouraged, culture is challenged, and the truth can be heard, today's episode is set out to do just that with a clear message: Choose Life.  Be sure to let me know how this episode influenced you by rating and leaving a review. Don't forget to connect with me on the podcast's Instagram page at @tobeheardpodcast, too! 2021-03-0944 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastSo, You Want to be an Influencer?If you want to be an influencer, you NEED to hear today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. Because while the world say that the best influencers get all the spotlight, take pride in their platform, and make their following all about themselves, I'm challenging us all on this first episode of March to make it about others instead.  Be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com, where you can download my FREE 7-Day Devotional to start any week of yours off right!2021-03-0232 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastNo Jesus, No PeaceBelieve it or not, this is the last #ToBeHeardTuesday for the month of February. And, we can't end the month without celebrating something special—BLACK HISTORY! Therefore, tune in to today's episode to celebrate with me by dissecting a word we ALL should care about—that is: justice. You might be surprised to hear that it's Jesus who wants justice the most.  Follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more, and be sure to rate & leave a review so I can know what you're loving!2021-02-2325 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastJealous JesusFor all the listeners who were rolling their eyes and muting cute couples on social media this past Valentine’s Day, this #ToBeHeardTuesday is for you. You’ve got a God who loves you so much that He’s jealous for you. And, in today’s #ToBeHeardTuesday, I’m explaining exactly what that means. Be sure to share this episode with a friend, follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode! Also, don’t forget to follow both @tobeheardpodcast & @ayanasymone on Instagram to connect and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com. Until next time!2021-02-1633 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastGrace AreasFor those of you who might have some unanswered questions about “the grace of God,” I’ll be honest with you...for a long time, I did too! But, this #ToBeHeardTuesday is dedicated to clarify what the grace of God is, what the grace of God isn’t, and who it’s available for. And, in a culture that would prefer to accept truth only if it’s compromised in some gray area, I think it’s only appropriate to instead talk about an area that DOES exist: “Grace Areas.” Be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Also, don’t forget...2021-02-0937 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastPoint ProvenPress that play button! To Be Heard Podcast is back and on for Season 2! So much has happened since you've last heard me—the Capitol riot, the Presidential Inauguration, new COVID cases and more. And, it's got a lot of people asking, "How would Jesus respond and react to the first preview of 2021?" Lucky for you, I'm giving you the answer to this question and more on this first #ToBeHeardTuesday of the New Year! Be sure to share this episode with friends, leave a rating and review, follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and sign up to become a me...2021-02-0233 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastSalvation & The Word | "Standing Firm" Series | Part 4LAST #TOBEHEARDTUESDAY OF THE YEAR, LET’S GO! And not only that, but it’s the last episode of the “Standing Firm” Series! Thank you to everyone who tuned in; it was an honor to stand firm with you! And, as we wrap up this series talking about the helmet of salvation & the sword of the spirit, I’m excited to dive into how both of these pieces are essential to standing firm in our thought life—a message I need to hear too! Be sure to check out the website at ayanasymone.com during our break, and don’t forget to foll...2020-12-2932 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFaith | "Standing Firm" Series | Part ThreeThe third #ToBeHeardTuesday of the “Standing Firm” series is HERE! And, we’re picking up right where we left off...Ephesians 6:16, talking about the shield of faith! Tune in to stand firm with me, and don’t forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more details on what’s to come! Also, sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com to be included in on something BIG!2020-12-2226 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastPeace | "Standing Firm" Series | Part 2Be honest—With everything that’s happened in 2020, the last thing many of us might’ve felt was peace. But, on today’s #ToBeHeardTuesday, I’ve got great news that I want you to hear! As part two of the “Standing Firm” series—studying Ephesians 6:10-17–we are taking a closer look at an essential piece of God’s armor found in verse 15, that being, of course, the shoes of peace. And, as we are determined to stand firm in the spiritual battle we’re facing, we can’t be prepared for what’s next if we aren’t rooted in the peace offered in God’...2020-12-1519 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastTruth & Righteousness | "Standing Firm" Series | Part 1The first official installment for the “Standing Firm” Series is here! And, on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, we are standing firm in two essential pieces of God’s armor found in Ephesians 6:14–that is, of course, the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness. Without these two pieces, your thought life & your faith are sure to become unstable. And, in this spiritual battle, that’s something we CANNOT afford. Give the episode a listen, and be sure to rate/leave a review to let me know how you enjoyed it! Also, don’t forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymo...2020-12-0828 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast"Standing Firm" Series | IntroductionA NEW month means a NEW series here on To Be Heard Podcast! Introducing... The “Standing Firm” series—a series designed to encourage, challenge, equip us ALL to stand firm before, during, and after the battle. What battle? The battle we’ve experienced in 2020–from walking through unexplainable conflict & division in our world AND facing challenges in our own lives (depression, anxiety, grief, worry...). In this series in December, we’re going to study how to stand firm through it all by living by Ephesians 6:10-17. Join me by giving this first introduction episode a listen and tune in every #ToBeHeardTue...2020-12-0127 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhy Jesus Loves YouYou all have heard me say that in this season of To Be Heard Podcast, my mission in EVERY #ToBeHeardTuesday you tune into is to make sure you hear the beautiful reminder that Jesus loves you! Because of all things that need to be heard, THAT is most important—which is why I thought it’d be appropriate to spend this entire #ToBeHeardTuesday not only talking about the love of God, but explaining WHY He loves you. You’ll have to give the episode a listen to find out. Be sure to rate this episode and leave a review if you en...2020-11-2422 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastPerfectionism Proven WrongOkay, perfectiontists! This one is for you...yes, I'm talking to YOU! Because while you stress yourself out, lose sleep, and condemn yourself for being less than perfect, on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I want to convince you that you are EXACTLY the kind of person God wants to use for His glory. Tune in for more! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you're loving! Also, don't forget to sign up to become a member of my website at ayanasymone.com/members and follow the...2020-11-1733 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be QuietLet's face it, listeners: Not only do I want to be heard, but everyone else does too, especially in the political climate we're living in today. So, we argue, yell, voice our opinion, fight until someone says we're right...but in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I want to challenge us all with something many of us have a hard time doing: BEING QUIET. And, being the To Be Heard I am, this is a huge challenge for me too. Give the episode a listen to hear more of what I mean, and follow the @tobeheardpodcast Instagram page to stay connected! Also...2020-11-1031 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFour Years vs ForeverThis #ToBeHeardTuesday falls on a very special day in the United States of America: Election Day--the day where we find out who will be the next president for the next four years. And, though this position in the U.S. is the most powerful, I want to re-introduce us all to another person in a position of power and authority that overrules all other kingdoms. Better yet, this person sits on His throne forever...and happens to love you VERY much. Be sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast on whatever listening platform you're tuned in on...2020-11-0321 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastIf You Love HimYou've heard me say it before, but I'll say it again: JESUS LOVES YOU! And, by the time we finish this second season of the podcast, I hope you will know & walk in this more than ever before! But, with a God who loves us more than we could ever imagine, I want to ask you on this #ToBeHeardTuesday: Are you willing to love Him back? Because what's a relationship with Jesus without love? (Quick answer: A miserable, religious agreement! Ick!) Give this episode a listen for more, and be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast, rate this episode...2020-10-2732 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFor Such A Time As ThisHappy #ToBeHeardTuesday! Thank you for tuning into this week's episode, where I dive into a topic that many of us cannot ignore: We are living in some CRAZY times. Not just crazy, but hostile, bitter, and angry times, where division is normal and offense is easily taken. However, in this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I want to bring awareness to the fact that we are not here by accident. Who knows? We may be called to do something about the times we're living in today and make a difference. Give this episode a listen to learn more about what I mean, and d...2020-10-2031 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Little, Lying LoserLast week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we celebrated the wonderful reminder of the overwhelming victory we have through CHRIST and CHRIST ALONE. But today, on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm reminding us all of something that I'd say is equally important: With Christ as the winner, SATAN IS A LOSER. And, we oughta remind ourselves AND the enemy of that today on the podcast!  Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode, and give @tobeheardpodcast a follow on Instagram! Stay connected with me on my website by signing up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/m...2020-10-1328 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastHope Needs To Be HeardTHE FIRST #TOBEHEARDTUESDAY OF SEASON 2 IS FINALLY HERE...with a brand new look too! Not only do I want to welcome back EVERY listener to the podcast, but I also want you to hear something we have not been hearing much of lately - HOPE - which is why this first episode back is dedicated to bringing you exactly that. Be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram to stay in touch with each and every episode this season, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members so you can stay connected with me every Wednesday via...2020-10-0620 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhat's Your Name?Well, listeners! Today marks the LAST #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season One! It seems like October 1st, 2019 was just yesterday when the podcast got started! But, even through all of the celebration, I still have ONE last thing I want you to hear on this final #ToBeHeardTuesday! If you were here from the beginning, you would know that the very name of the podcast, To Be Heard, was entirely based off of my name. (Symone means "to be heard.") And, while I've grown to become more confident in not only my name, but the calling & purpose BEHIND my name, I now...2020-03-3139 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastChrist Over CoronaCOVID-19 is something the world never saw coming. Many of us are experiencing what it's like to go through a pandemic like this for the very first time. However, through all of the uncertainty, this #ToBeHeardTuesday is dedicated to reminding you that you do NOT have to worry. Why? Take a listen to find out! 2020-03-2424 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastMy TestimonyAs Season 1 of To Be Heard Podcast slowly comes to an end, I thought it would be appropriate for this #ToBeHeardTuesday to share with you my testimony! Check out the summer vlogs posted to my website for more conversations like these at ayanasymone.com/watch! And, sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members if you enjoyed the episodes! (Not to mention, you can follow the podcast on Instagram at @tobeheardpodcast!)2020-03-1746 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastVery GoodIn a world that's often trying to convince us that God and His Word aren't good, I'm here to remind you this #ToBeHeardTuesday that they are! Everything that He is and everything that He made always will be, and it's about time you hear it loud & clear. Check out ayanasymone.com to learn more about your host, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members for more!  2020-03-1033 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFaith-Filled Creatives Have the Upper HandHappy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! While the new year adrenaline usually wears off within the first few weeks of the new year, I hope you're just as passionate about achieving your goals as you were when the year first began—ESPECIALLY if you're a creative who puts their faith in Christ! It's YOU GUYS who are incredibly instrumental in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the world needs YOUR GIFT to bring them to repentance. Listen to this week's episode to hear more about this call to action, and become a member of ayanasymone.com to stay connected with your ho...2020-03-0328 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastOnly God Can JudgeVolume up this #ToBeHeardTuesday! ...Only that this may be a topic you've already heard before. We say, "Only God can judge us" often—celebrating our freedom from other people's judgement. But, you may want to evaluate your heart before you consider celebrating. God's judgment is a lot more serious than you think! Hear more about it on this week's episode, and check out ayanasymone.com to learn more about your host!2020-02-2525 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastBringing the Truth to CampusCOLLEGE STUDENTS—This #ToBeHeardTuesday is for you! A call to action for those of you who believe in Jesus—it's time to use your voice!—and a challenge to those who don't believe—find out the truth about Jesus for yourself! As someone who is no longer attending a traditional university, I hope you let To Be Heard inspire you and use your voice to share the same gospel I speak of right here on the podcast! 2020-02-1846 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastCreator GodLet the dream-chasing & vision-building adrenaline continue in 2020 with this new #ToBeHeardTuesday! We're taking it back to the beginning...THE beginning, where we see God as the very thing many of us aspire to be—CREATOR. Give this episode of To Be Heard a listen to hear more about the mystery, and be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!2020-02-1129 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastTomorrowWe're back with our regular #ToBeHeardTuesdays...WOOHOO! And, this week? I'm providing you with raw, real & heavy truths about your relationship with eternity.  Email me at theauthor@ayanasymone.com, and check out my website at ayanasymone.com to be included in this past February's "How to Build Your Vision" Seminar!2020-02-0436 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast2020 Vision Series Part Four (Featuring Itstaylormade)On this LAST episode of the 2020 Vision Series, we are spending this #ToBeHeardTuesday with the one & only, Itstaylormade! Itstaylormade is a well-known singer, songwriter, and recording engineer, who has worked with huge stars all across the country. This includes the incredible hip-hop collective group called, "The 116 Clique," which consists of legends like Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, & KB, and other stars like nobigdyl.. Not to mention, Taylor has her music being streamed all across the globe, as an art group in Korea called Prepix Studio actually did choreography to one of her songs, titled, "Louder." On top of what...2020-01-2844 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast2020 Vision Series Part Three (Featuring Gabby Scianna)The 2020 Vision Series continues on this #ToBeHeardTuesday with the INSANELY talented photographer, Gabby Scianna! Gabby is a current student at Ringling College of Art & Design, where she studies photography & imaging with an incredible eye for printing and studio & location lighting. She's photographed YouTube stars like Luca Whitaker, Hannah Meloche, and Haley Pham, and—not to mention—she recently just came out with her own magazine & fashion look book, which highlights outstanding portraits, poses, and looks. Needless to say, Gabby is an AMAZING creative who gives us a closer look on a visionaire's life in this third part of the 2020 Visi...2020-01-2133 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast2020 Vision Series Part Two (Featuring Deanna Fusillo-Hinsz)Part TWO of the 2020 Vision Series continues with the genius and mastermind of Sassy Girl Media—Deanna Fusillo-Hinsz! Deanna is a Digital Marketing consultant and trainer based in Youngstown, Ohio + Billings, Montana. As the founder of Sassy Girl Media, she helps clients identify the audience, platforms, and tactics to best reach their desired business goals.  With a heavy focus on social media, email campaigns and WordPress, she also provides best practices for Optimization. Listen to this episode as she talks about how she carried out HER 2020 Vision! Keep up with Deanna by checking out her website, her Ins...2020-01-1431 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard Podcast2020 Vision Series Part One (Featuring Reagan Nevels)A brand new series begins right here & now on "To Be Heard" Podcast, called 2020 Vision—a series designed to encourage, inspire, and uplift those of you who are ready to carry out your vision for the new year! With incredible visionaires joining me the next four weeks—every #ToBeHeardTuesday in January—in the studio, we kick off this series THIS WEEK with author, motivational speaker, & entrepreneur, Reagan Nevels!  Keep up with Reagan on her website at https://www.reagannevels.com, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reagan_nevels/, and like her "Reagan Nevels" Facebook page to...2020-01-0737 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastGod Doesn't Make ChairsIT'S THE NEW YEAR! Great news for those of you who are ready to create! Even GREATER news to know that God gives us permission! Hear more of what I mean on this last #ToBeHeardTuesday of the year, and stay tuned for what To Be Heard Podcast has in store for 2020. I'll talk to you next year! Sign up to become a member of my website to be the first to know of new details and updates: https://www.ayanasymone.com/members Purchase your ticket for the "How to Build Your Vision" Seminar: https://www...2019-12-3122 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastBetter than BarbieThis Christmas season, we have the privilege of celebrating Someone worth celebrating! And, in a culture where celebrity worship is HUGE, I think Christmas is a good time to take advantage of this! Celebrate with me this #ToBeHeardTuesday with a new episode, titled, "Better than Barbie." Follow the podcast on Instagram @tobeheardpodcast, and become a member at ayanasymone.com to get a sneak peek of what's to come for 2020! Merry Christmas!2019-12-2420 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWinning WithinWe want to win in our bank accounts, careers, businesses, relationships...but what about our hearts? This week's #ToBeHeardTuesday is spent convincing you that within is the most important place to win. (DISCLAIMER: You'll find that it isn't all that easy...) Follow the podcast on Instagram @tobeheardpodcast, and check out ayanasymone.com to learn more about your host!2019-12-1726 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastF. O. M. U.We've heard of F.O.R.O (fear of running out) & F.O.M.O (fear of missing out), but what about F.O.M.U.? This is, of course, the fear of messing up. Perhaps a fear you can relate to! Lucky for you, we're breaking that down in this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday. Make sure you sign up to become a member at ayansymone.com/members to be a part of what's in store for 2020, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more details! 2019-12-1021 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe First BreakfastMANY of us have heard or are familiar with The Last Supper, but how many of us have studied about The First Breakfast? There is REDEMPTIVE POWER and A FRESH START at Jesus' breakfast table! And, you're invited! Listen to this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday for the full invitation, and feel free to email theauthor@ayanasymone.com with questions, comments, & testimonies! 2019-12-0334 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastThe Popular PoisonUnderage drinking used to be a huge epidemic, but now? It's considered to be normal! So, not only did it feel appropriate to cover it on this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I also found it equally important to encourage ALL OF US to take better care of our bodies. If you like what you hear today, make sure to subscribe, rate, leave a review, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram! In addition, don't forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com. 2019-11-2623 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastSex Trafficking and KidnappingSex trafficking and kidnapping are two REAL and GROWING concerns that has to do with ALL of us: men, women & believers of Jesus. Therefore, on this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we cover this topic through & through, exploring what we can do about it and how we can proceed. Be sure to check out more content over on ayanasymone.com, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram! 2019-11-1926 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastFrom Notes to NudesMy generation went from passing notes to sending nudes, concerned about food fights to worrying about school shootings, girls losing a nail to losing their virginity... So, in other words, it's safe to say that times have changed! The good news is that the truth hasn't. Find out what that truth is in this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday. And, be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram! 2019-11-1228 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastYou Can't Serve BothEveryone wants to live the dream life, right? The type of life where your money is in check, your status is high, and you have everything a person could want. But, on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I think it's time we explore this topic through the lens of truth. Could it be that even the dream life isn't the most satisfying? If it isn't, then what is? Listen to the truth about the matter be HEARD in this week's episode, and be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more! 2019-11-0533 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastWhy Does God Have to be the Woman?In a culture with very little respect for God, we've seen celebrities on crosses, heard people curse the name of God, use "Jesus Christ!" as a swear word, and now, in recent times, we've heard God being identified as a woman. But, on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm asking a question I've been wanting to ask for a long time: Why is God always the butt of our joke? Can't culture mock anyone else? 2019-10-2926 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastDealing with a Broken HeartOne obvious thing about heartbreak? IT HURTS! Even worse: IT'S INEVITABLE. You can't escape it! So, if there's no way out, don't you think we oughta know how to deal with it? Well, you're in luck! Because on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, we dive into the ONLY true way to handle it. (Warning: This is not something culture would suggest!) Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed! And, be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more! 2019-10-2228 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastReligion v. RelationshipMany of us stray away from Christianity for this one simple reason: we don't want to become religious robots. And, who would!? THIS is why the gospel of Jesus Christ is good news to us ALL. He did not come to give religion. He came to have a relationship with us. You'll have to listen to this week's #ToBeHeardTuesday to see how the two are different. Subscribe, rate, leave a review, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more! 2019-10-1529 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastTo Love Yourself is to be SelflessIt's very easy to mistake the message of self-love with selfishness as we see in today's culture. However, it was never God's intention that we love ourselves selfishly. Take a listen of this week's episode of "To Be Heard" to hear the truth about the matter through the lens of Scripture!2019-10-0818 minTo Be Heard PodcastTo Be Heard PodcastIntroduction: To Be Heard TuesdaysWelcome to To Be Heard podcast—your weekly faith-filled and motivational podcast, where listeners are encouraged, culture is challenged, & the truth will be heard! Make sure to check out ayanasymone.com to learn more about your host, the author of How I Fell in Love with Myself, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more!2019-10-0115 min