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Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaThe Lord's Delight
Have you ever watched someone look at something they absolutely adore? Maybe it's a mother gazing at her newborn, or an artist admiring their masterpiece. That look of pure delight and joy... Now imagine something even more profound: the Creator of the universe looking at you with that same expression of absolute delight. That's exactly what we discover in Zephaniah 3:17. Tune in to this first episode in 2025 as we dig deep into this verse.
2025-01-1907 min
All Home Care MattersThe Caregiving Support Network's Caregiver CelebrationAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the Caregiving Support Network to the show for a special panel to celebrate caregivers. This event was proudly sponsored by Ways2Wellness. About the Caregiving Support Network: The Caregiving Support Network is an nonprofit ministry that provides support for unpaid family caregivers. The CSN offers practical support so that caregivers can continue caring for their loved ones without sacrificing their health. About Rebekah Dowhy: Rebekah is th...2024-12-181h 12
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaGod's Blessing of MarriageDoug and Leslie Davis encourage and equip couples in their relationship with Jesus and each other. Doug’s 30 years as a pastor and Leslie’s 15 years as a counselor has allowed them to develop a framework of wisdom and insight that propels their ministry. They are passionate about guiding others through the process of redemption, edification, and rejuvenation. Doug has accomplished this through many revivals, retreats, and ministry events. Leslie through the counseling office, women’s events, and retreats. Doug and Leslie minister together through HeartCall Ministries, a marriage ministry that encompasses speaking, online ministry and The Vision-Driven Marriage Podcast...2023-05-3047 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaThe Joy of Motherhood
The renowned author, Jill Churchill wrote, “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”
In this episode of Digging Deep for Treasures, I invited two beautiful mothers to join me in conversation
about motherhood.
Caroline Cormier is a mom four heavenly babies and one earthly 21-year-young daughter, a lover of all things Disney,
crafter, and travel lover. God, family, friends, everything else is how she prioritizes her life. She finds the bright spot in everything, and always see the
good in everyone else...2023-05-1449 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaThe Transforming Power of GodMy guest today is Alison Kozlow. Ali is a widow, chronic illness warrior, and mom to two boys and a 75 lbs. fur baby. Ali loves reading, taking nature walks, and sipping on a steaming cup of coffee. Her mission is to encourage others to put Jesus "first in their lives and to look to Him for hope and healing. Ali’s life verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” (WEB) She lives in Northern Ontario, Canada.
You can connect with her at: h6ps://www.facebook.com/alikozlowwriter or h6p...2023-04-0543 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaThe Lord's Faithfulness in the Dark Valleys of LifePsalm 100:3 tells us, “Know that the LORD, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture." In this psalm and numerous other passages in the Bible, we and our relationship with God is compared to that of sheep and his shepherd. Like sheep, we need not only food and water, but also shelter and safety from predators as well as the valleys of darkness in life. In this episode, my guest, Hadassah Treu shares with us how God, as her good and faithful Shepherd, sees he...2023-03-1650 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille Valoria7 Important Steps in Dealing Effectively with Transitions in LifeAre you at a fork in your journey in life? Do you expect a change to happen? Is there a transition looming soon? Often when we see changes coming it throws us off-kilter. We ask ourselves—Am I going to be able to handle this? Transitions and changes in life happen. So how do we deal effectively with them? I hope you’ll stay tuned as we look at how Jesus prepared His disciples for the change that was going to take place in their lives.2023-02-2712 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaNavigating Through the Storms in LifeStorms are scary and devastating. As a child growing up in the tropics, we experienced a lot of them--they were called typhoons. Though they could be scary, a lot of my friends and I welcomed them. We used to swim in the waters that pooled in front of our yards and loved the strong shower we got from the gutters of our homes. Storms do not only occur in nature, but we also get them in our journey through life as well. They could come from our finances, relationships, health, and other areas of life. We can expect them. I...2023-02-1707 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaWhy Rejoice?Every new year, I anticipate a word God gives me that is my word for the year. Last year, it was rejoice. Join me in this episode as I look back at Twenty-Twenty-Two and explore reasons why we ought to rejoice. 2023-02-1006 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaNeed Hope?Are you in desperate need of hope?
Then join me as we dig into Psalm Sixty-Two to discover the secret to finding and accessing it. 2022-11-2105 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaLetting God's Glory ShineIn this episode we uncover some treasures from Psalm 46:10 and other verses from this chapter. Psalm 46:10 says,
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (ESV)
I hope this episode blesses you and draws you closer to our God. 2022-10-2206 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaDigging Deep to Confront our IdolsWhat are idols?
Check out this episode with my guest, Lisa Marsh, where we talk about digging deep to find the idols we have and confronting them.
Lisa Marsh is a graduate of La Sierra and Loma Linda Universities where she earned an associate of arts degree in Human Services, as well as a bachelor and master’s degree in Social Work. She has over 25 years of social work experience working for, and in partnership with, the California Public Child Welfare System. She has also served for more than a decade as an Adoption Social Work...2022-08-3045 min
Understand Your Bible | Bible Verses, Inductive Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Study Method, Scripture Study ToolsSlaying Your Fear Giants with Cecille ValoriaCecille Valoria shares how God used a grant-funded gardening project to lead her on a journey of battling anxiety.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/Grab the FREE Step By Step Masterclass: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyonLooking for something not listed? It’s probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyonhttps://cecillevaloria.com/Facebook @slayingyourfeargiantsIG @valoriacecillePodcast: Digging Deep for TreasuresCe...2022-07-2735 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaA Hope that Keeps You GoingAre you going through an illness, a problem, or a challenge right now? Or have you been going through one for a while now?
What happens when you continue to struggle, and your prayers do not seem answered at all? How do you hold on to the hope and faith you profess?
My guest, Kelly Sunshine Polhamus, is currently experiencing this and knows how it feels. In this episode, she shares on how she keeps going. I hope her story and our conversation blesses and encourages you.
Kelly is a wife, a mother...2022-06-2738 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaLessons from the HydrangeasI love flowers, the ocean, the mountains, fog, sunrise, sunset, hummingbirds, and ladybugs. In general, I am a nature-lover. How about you? There is so much we can learn from nature. In fact, Jesus used illustrations involving nature to share the truths and lessons He wanted people to learn.
In this episode of Digging Deep for Treasures, I will be sharing the lessons I learned from my hydrangeas. We focus on verses found in John 16:33, Jeremiah 17:7-8, and Psalm 91:1.
I hope it blesses you. 2022-06-2005 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaMade for CommunityDonna Thompson is a believer in Jesus Christ, a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her friends and family also call her Dee.
For the past 6 years she has worked at a Sexual Violence Resource, Child Advocacy, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Center as an Advocate and MDT Coordinator. Prior to her current position, she was employed for 9 years at a domestic violence and sexual violence coalition, working as the Training Coordinator for the last four of those years.
She believes in the value of community, authentic sisterhood, and connecting and cultivating relationships with other women of f...2022-06-1341 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaA Place of RestDo you love taking pictures? My husband and I do. We are avid photographers. He loves to take portraits and pictures of people, and I love capturing nature. One other thing I am inclined to take pictures of are benches. Stay tuned and find out why.2022-06-0702 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaThe Possibility of ImpossibilitiesMatthew 19:26 tells us “But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” He is the only One who can turn impossibilities to possibilities. I hope you will be encouraged by this bonus blog. 2022-06-0107 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaWhen You Feel Alone in Your Struggle*Disclaimer and a note on the content: This episode contains a brief discussion of trauma and abuse and would not be child-friendly. So, if you listen to this podcast with your young ones, consider listening to it on your own at this time. It contains sensitive information and I advise listener discretion.
I would also be amiss if I don’t first acknowledge and remember the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives for the freedom that we enjoy today. To their families—thank you. Happy Memorial Day everyone!
Angie Baug...2022-05-3142 min
Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaGoing Gluten-FreeChange is hard. Sometimes it is easier to just continue with the status quo--that which is familiar and comfortable.
But when God reveals to me an attitude or something in my character or ways that need changing, then I need to allow Him to do His work in my life. My stubbornness can get in the way. Allowing Him to transform me into who He wants me to be requires not only discipline but humility as well. Hebrews 12:11 tells us:
"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the p...2022-05-2331 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaHow Exercise and Nutrition Play a Role in Reducing AnxietyHave you had questions about how exercise and nutrition play a role in reducing anxiety? If you have, I'd like to encourage you to listen to this episode.
Christy is the founder of fitme. She is an NCI Certified Nutrition Coach, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and a USAW Advanced Sports Performance Coach. She is a Navy veteran, Navy spouse and mom of two boys and a baby girl. Christy created fitme because she believes the solution to weight gain and negative body image is a fundamentally different style of healthy habits. Christy is th...2022-05-1635 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaCelebrating MothersShannon is a homeschooling mom of four kiddos, two of which are on the autism spectrum, and another has a rare genetic disorder. She is a chaos-manager of the household and loves spending time with her family and friends. She has been married to her best friend and love of her life, Evan, since 2010 and is thankful for the people that God has brought into her life.
Shannon is ALSO a survivor of abuse in all its forms, an advocate for women that are hurting, and a super passionate Christian. According to her words, “Because let's be real...2022-05-0944 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaEven When We Couldn't SeeWhat do you do when you can't see?
Stay tuned to my conversation with my guest, Elizabeth Susan Vista-Suarez, Ph.D. who shares her experiences of not being able to see and what helped her through that period of darkness.
Susan or Tutti as I fondly call her has an extensive Curriculum Vitae. She is a full professor for the College of Performing and Visual Arts in the internationally distinguished, Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Philippines. She is the founder of "Ating Pamana" (Our Heritage)--a performing group composed of a choir and rondalla. Aside from teaching, she is a sp...2022-05-0331 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaMiracles Still HappenMiracles. Do you believe in them? Do you believe there are still miracles happening to this day?
My guest today is Shala W. Graham and you will find answers to these questions as you listen to this episode.
Shala is an uncompromised voice for change, challenging people to live a life that courageously chases their calling. She’s the president and lead minister of Calling Qualified Ministries, which is activating God’s women to answer their calling to Jesus. A former youth pastor, Shala loves traveling across the country in the summer, preaching the gospel at you...2022-04-1847 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaObserving the Lenten SeasonThis is a quick episode to let you, my listeners, know that I am taking a short hiatus from social media to observe the Lenten season. I know that consistency is one of the crucial elements in building a platform. Seeing that I am still in the initial stages of my podcast, not showing up consistently to publish an episode for so many weeks might not be a clever idea. However, it was God who gave me the idea of this podcast and it is God who will make everything work out. I need to let Him lead me...2022-03-0302 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaThe Power of ValidationValidation according to the dictionary is the recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile. When someone tells me, “I know you are fearful and anxious. I don’t really know how it feels but I am here if you need me,” meant a lot to me. There is power in validation. It makes us feel understood.
While reading on the topic of validation, I found that there is a thing called Validation Therapy which is being used in the patients with dementia or Alzheimer. It helps lessen their agitation and an...2022-02-2844 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaWhen Surrender Means FreedomIn this episode of Digging Deep for Treasures, my special guest Kelly Kirby Worley, and I talk about the topic of surrender. I don’t know about you, but I find that word difficult to swallow. The dictionary defines surrender as to “cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. For me, thinking of the word surrender brings to mind the words, “losing face, swallowing my pride, and accepting defeat.” So how could surrender mean freedom?
You might think-- isn't surrender and freedom paradoxical? So how can that be?
Well, you'll have to...2022-02-2151 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaHope To Keep You GoingWe all face difficult things in life. Sometimes it may be making our money stretch to the end of the month, or a tough day at work, a fight with our loved one, or going through a chronic illness. Whatever you are tackling right now, hope is what will keep you going. But where do you find that hope?
Psalm 119: 49-50 says,
“Remember Your Word to Your servant, for You have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
Our hope is in God and His Word...2022-02-1435 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaTools That Help When Going Through TrialsMerriam Webster defines Tools of the Trade as “a set of tools or skills that are necessary for a particular kind of job or work.” An article I read included the words also the “training and knowledge one needs to accomplish a task. Doctors have stethoscopes, otoscopes, and ophthalmoscopes, carpenters have hammers and nails, hairstylists have shears, curling irons, and combs, teachers have whiteboards, markers, and computers. To effectively do what you need to do, you need to be equipped with the right tools.
Like all these professionals, we need the right tools for our journey in life a...2022-02-0745 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaHow to Have Peace When Life Throws You a Curve BallIn this episode of Digging Deep for Treasures by Cecille Valoria, you will hear my guest, Leslie McLeod, talk about how to achieve peace and harmony when you are suddenly presented with the task of taking care of your elderly parents.
Leslie is a writer, artist, mom, and co-owner of a tech company with her husband. She has a passion for building up relationships, especially among families with aging parents. She and her siblings rallied together several years ago to care for both their mother and father simultaneously. They handled some things well and others not so...2022-01-3145 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaFriends' Talk, Part 2Do your current circumstances disturb you? Are troubles overwhelming you? Do you wish you could just have a momentary break from all the negativities?
Let me encourage you, you are not alone.
Even during our chaotic world and the troubles or challenges we face; we can find peace in God’s Presence. This is the reassurance Jesus gave His disciples in John 16: 32-33 “But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for My Father is w...2022-01-2429 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaFriends' Talk, Part 1An article by the Mayo Clinic Staff stated that "Good friends are good for your health." I find this to be true in my life. I would be amiss if I did not acknowledge that having a strong network of friends has helped me in my fight against my Fear Giants. (Cecille Valoria, p. 88, Slaying Your Fear Giants)
For the next two episodes, you will be hearing a conversation I have with a few of my friends about how they deal with anxiety, worries, and fears in their life. In this episode, you will be listening to...2022-01-1730 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaHow a Change in Perspective Promotes PeaceOn Halloween night, a small, six-year-old boy came to my doorstep for trick-or-treating. Instead of leaving right after I gave him candy, he looked at me and said, “You look weird. You have short legs.” He entered our house and motioned with his hands, “Your top body is big.”
“Oh, okay,” was all I could muster.
I didn’t know if I should let out a “ha,ha,ha” or a “huh” accompanied with a crease on my brow and a frown.
This scenario is a perfect illustration of how viewpoint works. This small boy was looking...2022-01-1056 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaBringing in our B.R.A.V.E. into Twenty Twenty-TwoSo much trepidation, confusion, and anxiety have entered our lives in the past two years. We worried about our families, and our physical, mental, emotional, psychological, social, financial, and spiritual health and wellbeing. Like an earthquake, the pandemic rocked our world in enormous proportions.
But we need to pause and think.
Even from the very beginning of time, God knew we were prone to fear. Throughout the entire Bible, from the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelation, God counsels us—“Do not fear,” “Do not be anxious,” “Do not worry.”
In this episode o...2022-01-0335 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaHow to Say "Yes" to Rest and Peace, Part 3Can you find what is common between a paper towel and a restaurant server?
In this episode of Digging Deep for Treasures by Cecille Valoria, you will be listening to two stories, one about a paper towel and the other about a restaurant server. These two stories segue to our unearthing the third step to saying "Yes" to rest and peace.
I'd like to thank my fellow writer Leslie McLeod for giving me permission to share excerpts from her blog post. To read the entire post, please click on this link: https://www.lamcleod.com/bl...2021-12-2712 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaSaying "Yes" to Peace and Rest, Part 2We put so much value on independence, self-sufficiency, and self-reliance. We nurture and teach our children to grow up to be such. And when we are used to being in control, letting go becomes such a foreign concept.
But how does letting go and saying "Yes" to rest and peace go together?
On this week's episode, we look at the second step to saying "Yes" to peace and rest. 2021-12-2009 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaHow to Say "Yes to Peace and Rest"Are you feeling weary or tired? Do you wish you had a break and just have a sense of peace as you navigate through your current circumstance? Then the next three episodes in this podcast are for you. We will be looking at the "How to" of saying "Yes" to peace and rest. We will dig deep into Matthew 11 and especially focusing on verses 28-30.
Matthew 11:28 -30 shows us three steps to take to say "Yes" to peace and rest. In this episode we will be looking at the first step.2021-12-1311 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaPreparing our Hearts for AdventWith Thanksgiving over and Christmas coming up, do you find yourself wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of the season and needing an extra dose of peace? Do you wish you could have more moments of being still and getting a chance to reflect on the true essence of Christmas? In this first episode, my guest, Nichole Suvar, and I converse on how to prepare our hearts for Advent and living a life of purpose.
To connect with Nichole you can visit her on her:
Blog: https://startlivingintentional.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https...2021-12-0628 min
The Value of WrinklesEp 15 - Cecille Valoria, 60, Filipino Greetings and FlowersToday's episode covers:
How does Asian culture pass down the value of respecting the elderly? How can you pass that value on even if you're not Asian?
Listen to Cecille Valoria's story to how she learned to respect the elderly.
Hear about the organization that Cecille started called Flowers for Elders.
Info about today's guest, Cecille Valoria:
Buy her book: Slaying Your Fear Giants: Moving from a Jungle of Terror to a Garden of Peace
Connect with Cecille at https://cecillevaloria.com/
Need guidance on how to love your gr...2021-10-2114 min
Value of Wrinkles: Caregiving, Aging & Intergenerational ConnectionEp 15 - Cecille Valoria, 60, Filipino Greetings and FlowersToday's episode covers: How does Asian culture pass down the value of respecting the elderly? How can you pass that value on even if you're not Asian? Listen to Cecille Valoria's story to how she learned to respect the elderly. Hear about the organization that Cecille started called Flowers for Elders. Info about today's guest, Cecille Valoria: Buy her book: Slaying Your Fear Giants: Moving from a Jungle of Terror to a Garden of Peace Connect with Cecille at https://cecillevaloria.com/ Need guidance on how to love your grandparent or aging parent? Grab a copy of my book, The Val...2021-10-2114 minDigging Deep for Treasures with Cecille ValoriaPodcast TrailerWelcome to Digging Deep for Treasures with Cecille Valoria!
This weekly podcast is to encourage women to unearth Biblical treasures to live a peace-filled life in a fear-prone world.2021-10-2001 min
Beacon of Light Podcast#23 SLAYING THE FEAR GIANTSA giant is stalking you, determined to take you out.
Does anxiety creep into your mind in the most random moments?
Do you wake up in the middle of the night with your heart pounding?
Do fears have a death grip on you?
Author Cecille Valoria knows how you feel. Join us tonight Aug 3, 2021, at 6:30 pm Mountain Time and AND TALK ABOUT HER BOOK SLAYING THE FEAR GIANTS discover how she empowers women who have anxiety by equipping them with strategies and coping skills.
Cecille Valoria is a retired teacher...2021-08-0426 min