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Frequencies of PraiseWorship Beyond the Stage: When Revival Begins in Your Living Room - EP. 24with guest Alyssa Rahn of the Revival Mom PodcastIn this authentic and deeply moving episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana Abinante is joined by transformational coach, speaker, and fellow podcaster Alyssa Rahn for a conversation that will stir your heart—whether you’re a worship leader, a parent, or someone longing to live a life of worship beyond the stage.Together, De Ana and Alyssa dive into the often-unspoken truth:👉 Revival doesn’t begin on a platform. It begins in the hidden places—right in your living room, around your kitchen table, and in the...2025-07-2653 minFrequencies of PraiseSpirit Filled Art & Craftsmanship - Ep. 23What does it mean to create with God—not just for Him?In this rich and convicting conversation, De Ana is joined again by worship leader and artist Sarah Clodfelter to unpack the call to holy craftsmanship. Drawing from Exodus, Isaiah, and modern-day conviction, they explore what it looks like to follow the Spirit in the details of our creativity and consecrate our gifts back to the Lord.This is a deep-dive into the why behind excellence, the spiritual weight of artistry, and how God’s first “Spirit-filled man” wasn’t a...2025-07-2138 min
Revival Mom | Christian Motherhood, Prayer, Raising Godly Kids69 | Pt. 2 - Worship that Transforms: Raising the Sound of Heaven in Your Home with De Ana AbinanteWhat does worship really look like when life doesn’t go as planned—when you’re in grief, confusion, or just don’t have the words to pray? In this episode of Revival Mom, we’re continuing the conversation with my beautiful friend De Ana, and let me tell you, it’s one you’ll want to listen to more than once.
We're talking about what it means to live a life of worship in the home and how to raise worshippers not just through what we say, but by how we live. De Ana shares her own journey of...2025-07-1629 min
Revival Mom | Christian Motherhood, Prayer, Raising Godly Kids68 | Pt. 1 - Worship That Transforms: Raising the Sound of Heaven in Your Home with De Ana AbinanteThis episode of Revival Mom is really special to me. I sat down with De Ana Abinante—worship leader, singer-songwriter, and host of the Frequencies of Praise podcast—to talk about something that’s been stirring in my heart: what it actually means to live a life of worship. Not just on Sunday mornings, but in the middle of our messy homes, in the carpool line, in the quiet moments with the Lord.
De Ana shares her powerful testimony of growing up in a chaotic environment, always loving Jesus but not truly knowing Him as healer and comforter—until a life-chan...2025-07-1431 minFrequencies of PraiseStepping out of the Boat w/Angela O'Neill - One Moment with Jesus Changes Everything - Ep. 22In this moving episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana sits down with creative powerhouse Angela O’Neill for an authentic, spirit-breathed conversation on fear, faith, creativity, and calling.From directing musicals to writing her prophetic book Unspoken Word, Angela has spent her life fusing theater, poetry, and storytelling with deep spiritual truth. This episode will stir your creative spirit and minister to your heart—especially if you’ve ever felt the tension of being called, but hidden… gifted, but unsure… anointed, but afraid.This is a rich, healing conversati...2025-07-1356 minFrequencies of PraiseAnnointing, the Presence and the Fear of the Lord - Ep. 21In this powerful episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana sits down with worship leader, musician, and friend Sarah Clodfelter for a heartfelt and deeply honest conversation on the tension between excellence, anointing, and the presence of God.This is a raw and real dialogue for worship leaders, Kingdom creatives, and believers hungry for more than just performance-driven ministry. Together, De Ana and Sarah explore how to live, lead, and create from a place where the presence of God leads above all else.🎧 In this episode, we unpack:Why...2025-07-1048 minFrequencies of PraiseThe Prayer of St. Francis; The Heart of Communion - Ep 20In this episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana opens a deeply needed conversation about the prayerful heart behind unity in the Body of Christ—using the timeless words of The Prayer of St. Francis as a guide for today’s worship leaders, Kingdom creatives, and believers.This is more than a conversation about liturgy or tradition. It’s a prophetic cry for the Church to return to the heart of communion—where unity, forgiveness, and restoration aren’t optional but essential.Because before we bring our worship, before we come to the Table...2025-06-2836 minFrequencies of PraiseHoliness in Stealth Mode: When Set Apart Doesn’t Look Different - Ep. 19In this episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana invites worship leaders, Kingdom Creatives, and everyday believers into a deeper conversation about holiness—the kind that isn’t always marked by outward signs, but is distinguished by the heart and the unseen choices we make daily.Drawing from the Biblical story of Daniel, we explore how sometimes the difference isn’t in what the world can see, but in the motivation behind what we bring to the table—whether it’s food, music, or the quiet decisions of our everyday lives.It’s not just a...2025-06-2242 minFrequencies of PraiseIn Great Anticipation: the Spirit of the BrideIn this episode of FOP, De Ana unpacks the prophetic identity of the Church as the Bride of Christ—not in abstract theology, but in real, raw anticipation. From the beauty rituals of Queen Esther to Jesus’ ancient Jewish wedding references, this episode takes us deep into what it means to *live as a betrothed people*, set apart for intimacy, holiness, and expectancy.🎧 We explore:The stunning parallels between ancient wedding customs and Jesus’ promise to return Why bridal language isn’t just poetic—it’s covenantalWhat “set apart” really means for worship leaders and Kingdom...2025-06-1528 minFrequencies of PraiseThe Oil of Unity: Healing and Restoration in the Church - Ep. 17In this weighty yet tender episode where De Ana dives into the wounded of the Church. She exposes the spirit of division that God hates, highlights His heart for restoration, and vulnerably shares her own journey through church hurt—and the healing that only the Father can bring.🕊️ This is a call to truth, to love, to unity. Not for the sake of appearances—but because the oil of anointing only flows when we dwell together in forgiveness, humility, and restoration.🎧 We explore:🔹 Why gossip and false witness grieve...2025-06-0740 minFrequencies of PraiseThe Oil of Unity: Fragrant Worship Wrought Together in Oneness - Ep. 16Unity is not just a virtue—it’s a fragrance. A frequency. And in the eyes of God, it’s sacred.In this deep teaching episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana unpacks Psalm 133 and what it truly meant when David said, "How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity..." This wasn’t poetic fluff—it was a reference to priestly oil, Tabernacle protocols, and spiritual authority that only flows where there is true unity.🎧 We explore:🔹The biblical formula and sacredness of the priestly oil (Exodus 30)🔹Why the anointing can’t be duplicated or faked🔹How division, offense, a...2025-06-0153 minFrequencies of PraiseBreaking Perfectionism & Writing with God W/Alivia Roan - Ep. 15In this soul-deep episode (15), De Ana sits down with writer and creative coach Alivia Roan to explore the spiritual power of writing storytelling—not just as a craft, but as worship and communion with God.Whether you’re a worship leader with half-written lyrics in your notes app or a fiction writer 10 years into a book you’ve never finished—this episode is your permission to pick up the pen again.Together, we dive into the heart of creative obedience: how to write with God, how to move past fear and...2025-05-241h 05Frequencies of PraiseRemoving the Yoke of a Gospel of Performance: The Story Behind BlueJay House w/Dallas Marley - Ep 14In this powerful and tender episode De Ana sits down with Dallas Marley—entrepreneur, missionary, mentor, and one of the founding voices behind BlueJay House in Lubbock, TX. Together, they uncover the dangerous undercurrent of performance-based faith that has woven its way into modern worship and Christian culture. From pastoring a church through deep loss, to launching a business out of obedience, to discovering he “heard the gospel for the first time” after years in the ministry—Dallas shares the raw, redemptive story that led to his deliverance from depression, the death of religion in his heart, and the...2025-05-1754 minFrequencies of PraiseThe Call Never Left - Donavan Wells on Music, Missions, and Miracles -3 EP 13In this soul-stirring episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana sits down with singer, songwriter, storyteller, and sauce-creator Donavan Wells, whose life journey weaves through comedy clubs, Southern gospel, and the Grand Ole Opry—all the way back to a teenage call from God to be His witness through music.This is not your average worship leader story. It’s a testimony of prodigal detours, prophetic wildcards, and divine plot twists that will stir your spirit and make you laugh out loud.Whether you're in a season of clarity or confusion about your calling, Donavan’s raw...2025-05-111h 08Frequencies of PraiseThe Greatest Love Story Ever Told; it's in the Bible - Ep.12Episode Summary:In this soul-stirring episode, De Ana Abinante delivers a prophetic allegorical narrative that tenderly, yet powerfully, mirrors the story of Scripture—from Genesis to Jesus—through the eyes of a beloved bride and her relentless, covenant-keeping King. With poetic depth and raw vulnerability, she invites listeners to see the Bible not as fragmented commandments or disconnected stories, but as the most intimate and sacrificial love story ever told.Through vivid storytelling, listeners will be moved to tears as they encounter the heartache, betrayal, longing, jealousy, and eternal love of a King who never gives up o...2025-05-0331 minFrequencies of PraiseUnderstanding the Overarching Plot of Bible - You May Not Have Noticed this Before - Ep. 11In this fifth part of our "How to Study the Bible" series, De Ana unpacks something that can shift your entire relationship with Scripture: seeing the Bible not as scattered verses, but as one sweeping, cohesive story.Too often, we cherry-pick a few verses here and there — but the Bible is a grand narrative, much like a Marvel Universe saga or a multi-layered symphony. And if we don’t grasp the overarching story, we miss the richness, the heartbreak, and the relentless love that pulses through every page.🎯 In this episode we cover:🔹 How the Bible unfolds as one continuous...2025-04-2624 minFrequencies of PraiseJafia’s Testimony: Gospel Artist Radically Delivered from Abuse & Torment - Ep. 10On this episode of Frequencies of Praise, host De Ana sits down with gospel recording artist Jafia Menay—a powerhouse vocalist, mother of five, and living testimony of God’s deliverance. This is more than an artist interview—it’s a prophetic conversation about calling, breakthrough, and the kind of anointing that only comes from the fire.Jafia opens up about: Growing up in church but not knowing God personallySurviving domestic abuse and demonic torment—and the night the Holy Spirit audibly spoke to her Her American Idol audition and how God used it to laun...2025-04-191h 07Frequencies of PraiseHearing God, Practicing Gratitude & Living Tethered to Jesus | w/ Sarah Clodfelter - Ep. 09What does it look like to pursue both excellence in music and sensitivity to God's presence—without sacrificing either?In this powerful episode De Ana sits down with Sarah Clodfelter— classically trained vocalist, worship leader, teacher, and author of the new "Tethered'" devotional and prayer journal. Together they explore how worship leaders can develop their skill without losing the heart, the importance of journaling to hear God’s voice more clearly, and how gratitude can be a weapon against anxiety and depression. Sarah also shares the story behind her 8-week devotional and how learning to abide...2025-04-1255 minFrequencies of PraiseHidden Treasure in the Bible - Why God Doesn’t Just Hand You Wisdom - Ep. 08Welcome back to Frequencies of Praise, a podcast for worship leaders, Kingdom creatives, and believers hungry to go deeper in worship and the Word.🎯 In this short but soul-stirring episode, De Ana explores how true wisdom isn’t handed to us — it’s discovered. Like a child digging in the dirt for treasure or an oyster wrestling with a grain of sand until it becomes a pearl, we’re called into a holy process: the slow, sacred art of searching. You'll hear reflections on:🔹 Why God often hides wisdom i...2025-04-0615 minFrequencies of PraiseMutter, Murmur, Chew. (How to Study the Bible – Pt. 2) - Ep. 07How to Study the Bible Without Feeling Overwhelmed | Biblical Meditation & Study Tips - Ep. 07In this second episode in this 5 part series, we’re digging into what it really means to meditate on the Word— in the Biblical sense of muttering, chewing, and letting it digest slowly. This isn’t about gaining more head knowledge or checking off a reading plan. It’s about letting the Word infiltrate our hearts and lips, and allowing it to shape us from the inside out.📖 Here’s what we get into:What the Bible actuall...2025-03-2933 minFrequencies of PraiseHow to Study the Bible (Pt. 1) - Ep. 06Why Knowing 'You Should' Read the Bible Isn’t Helping - Series Kickoff: How to Study the Bible - Ep. 06This episode kicks off a mini-series on "How to Study". My heart is to inspire you to go deeper, not for knowledge’s sake, but to know the heart of the Father more fully—and live out worship every day in Spirit and in Truth. We often hear phrases like “read the Word” or “know the Word,” especially in worship and church spaces, but rarely do people actually show us how to approach studying Scripture in a way that is us...2025-03-2316 minFrequencies of PraiseStrange Fire, Set Apart, and Holy - EP. 05In this episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana dives into the profound meaning of holiness—reframing it through the biblical lens of being set apart. Exploring Leviticus 10 and the story of Nadab and Abihu, she unpacks why God calls His people to distinction, not as a burden, but as an invitation into deeper communion. De Ana shares insights on worship, the presence of God, and how true holiness shapes our daily lives. This episode will challenge you to examine what it means to be set apart for God in a world that normalizes the common....2025-03-1527 minFrequencies of PraiseWhat is OIL? Connecting the Biblical Imagery of Oil to Science and Biblical Culture - Ep. 04What is OIL?? - Ep. 04We see oil all over the Bible—it was used in anointing, in offerings, and consecration, etc. But in our western culture, we’ve lost a fundamental understanding of what oil actually represents.Unlike in biblical times, oil isn’t a pictorial or literal part of our daily lives. We talk about it symbolically in church, but what did oil represent to the people who lived in a time where pressing olives, using it for anointing and making fragrance for offerings were common practices?In this episode, I break...2025-03-0834 min
The Co-Creators PodcastActivating Kingdom Voices with De Ana AbinanteIn this episode, I sit down with De Ana Abinante, a faith-based musician with a powerful testimony. She shares her journey of healing, stepping into her calling, and how she is now equipping other musicians to rise up and use their gifts for the Kingdom at Voice Activated Academy.We dive into:✨ What it means to be a Kingdom Creative and how we show up in the world✨ Healing from past hurts and finding peace with each other✨ Using our God-given voice to impact the KingdomThis...2025-03-051h 03Frequencies of PraiseSacrifice of Praise (pt. 2) with Lieneyda Abinante - Ep. 03In this episode, I sit down with my mom, Lieneyda Abinante, to talk about how worship and praise shaped her faith journey long before she ever stepped into a church.She shares about growing up in an unbelieving home, how her grandmother’s quiet faith impacted her as a child, and the moment she encountered Jesus for herself as a teenager. We also talk about the discipline of worship—how spending intentional, uninterrupted time with God over the years built a deep well of faith in her life.Then, we dive into her recent experience walk...2025-03-0447 minFrequencies of PraiseSacrifice of Praise (pt. 1) - Ep. 02What does it actually mean to be a sacrifice of praise?In this episode, I share part of my journey—from leading worship on a platform to the secret place where no one is watching—and what it looks like when praise costs something. Whether it’s pushing past the fear of being seen, laying down comfort in private worship, or choosing to praise in the middle of pain, I’ve learned that worship is more than a song—it’s an offering.I also open up about a deeply personal season where my family wa...2025-03-0439 minFrequencies of PraiseSharing My Testimony & God's Calling to Music - Ep.01In this first episode, I share my personal testimony—how God took me from a place of deep brokenness, mental torment, and hopelessness and completely transformed my life. Worship isn’t just something I do on stage on a Sunday; I can't but but respond in worship because of the radical healing, deliverance, and love I encountered in God’s presence.I talk about my journey growing up in a religious but spiritually dry environment, struggling with depression and feeling disconnected from God's Spirit, and how one powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit changed everything. I also share...2025-02-2534 minFrequencies of PraiseWhat is Frequencies of Praise? Why Does it Matter in the Conversation of Worship and Music? - Ep. 00What is Frequencies of Praise? - Ep. 00Welcome to Frequencies of Praise—a podcast for worship leaders, musicians, and creatives who desire to go deeper in worship.In this foundational episode, I share the heart behind Frequencies of Praise —why this podcast exists, what inspired it, and the deeper conversations I believe are missing in worship spaces today.Worship isn’t just about Sunday mornings, set-lists, or vocational church leadership—it's about a life rooted in intimacy with God. I open up about my personal journey, the revelation about music, worship, and all frequenc...2025-02-1513 min
Building Holywood: Media, Music & TechnologyEp 4: Building Holywood Guest Singer and Worshipper De' Ana AbinanteEpisode 4: GUEST Singer-Songwriter De'Ana Abinante Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deanalioness/?hl=en@DeanaLionessPODCAST HOST: CHRISTI GIVEN www.christigiven.comPODCAST OFFICIAL SITE: www.holywoodnetwork.orgPODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBlGcYCqd_rC-CPDb9y657gSOCIALS: @THEHOLYWOODNETWORK@CHRISTIGIVEN @DEANALIONESSSponsorships: off for this ep--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buildingholywoodpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bu...2021-07-1536 min