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Dwana Carl
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Oiwuri She Encourages
CAGED and FREE - Lessons of Resilience
Finding Freedom in the Cage of Life: A Faith-Filled JourneyJoin Dwana Carl and life coach Lisa Johnson in this powerful episode of the 'Where Is She Encourages Podcast,' as they explore Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings' and its metaphorical relevance to our lives.Dive into personal stories, biblical teachings, and practical tips for moving forward in faith, even amidst life's most challenging circumstances. Learn how to achieve mental, spiritual, and emotional freedom by trusting in God, cultivating spiritual discipline, and embracing resilience. Tune in for an uplifting discussion that promises to inspire...
2025-05-22
58 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
My GRACE is Sufficient - A Lesson to ENDURE
Embracing Weakness: Finding Strength in God's GraceJoin us as we dive deep into the transformative message of 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, exploring how God's grace is made perfect in our weaknesses. Reflect on the journey of the children of Israel and Paul's revelations to understand that our strength comes from leaning on God's power, not on our achievements or accolades. Through prayer and scripture, be reminded of the essential truth: we need God's presence every day to walk the path He has set before us. Embrace His grace and find encouragement to trust and follow His plan for your life. Amen...
2025-05-19
14 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
The Alabaster Box
The Alabaster Box: A Devotional Reflection on Sacrifice and RedemptionJoin us for today's devotional as we turn our focus away from distractions and towards our kinsman redeemer, Jesus Christ. Our scripture reading comes from Mark 14:1-9, recounting the story of a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume in preparation for his sacrifice. Guided by Dawana Carl, we'll reflect on the depth of Christ's love and its significance, followed by an inspired prayer and heartfelt lyrics from CC Winans' 'Alabaster Box.' Let's embrace this moment of inspiration and spiritual renewal together.00:00 Introduction and Focus Shift00:45 The...
2025-05-17
11 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Listening with Love: Generational Conversations on Faith and Family
Join Dwana Carl, a Christian life coach, as she dives deep into the struggles of feeling unseen and unheard, and the impactful lessons learned about active listening and unconditional love. This heartfelt discussion gathers diverse voices from different generations, touching on difficult topics such as loss, faith, and the challenge of loving beyond biases. Tune in for an honest, personal, and spiritually enriching conversation that encourages us to bridge gaps, reevaluate our relationships, and truly embody the love of God in our daily lives. Perfect for those seeking a nuanced, spirit-filled dialogue on faith, family, and love. 00:00 Introduction: Feeling Unheard 01:12 Me...
2025-05-15
1h 43
Oiwuri She Encourages
Running the Race: Finding Purpose and Endurance in Faith
Endurance & Faith: Running Life’s Race with PurposeJoin Dwana Carl for an inspiring 15-minute devotional that focuses on finding purpose and endurance through faith. Reflecting on personal experiences and scripture, Deana emphasizes the importance of perseverance and keeping Jesus at the center of life's race. With passages from Galatians, Corinthians, Romans, and Hebrews, this devotional encourages you to push through challenges and embrace the eternal prize of knowing Christ. Concluding with a heartfelt prayer, this message serves as a reminder that you are not alone and that God is with you every step of the way.00:00 Opening Prayer and De...
2025-05-13
12 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Confronting Colorism and Racism in the FAITH Community
Tackling Colorism & Racism in the Christian Faith Community | Podcast EpisodeJoin Dwana Carl, host of the 'Oiwuri She Encourages' podcast, and her guest Taylor Made from 'This Side of Eternity' as they dive into important conversations on colorism and racism within the Christian faith community. From personal experiences of colorism within their families to navigating predominantly white spaces as believers, they candidly discuss challenges, faith, and the importance of genuine love and understanding. They also tackle the intertwining of faith, race, political affiliations, and the true essence of applying God's word in daily lives. This episode includes...
2025-05-08
1h 15
Oiwuri She Encourages
Manna from Heaven: Finding Strength in Scripture
Daily Devotional: Trusting God in Our Wilderness MomentsJoin me for a heartfelt devotional as we reflect on the 'good old days' and dive into the powerful story of the Israelites in the wilderness from Exodus 16:1-31. Let's remember our days of deliverance and learn to trust God even when we are tested. We'll explore the journey of the Israelites, their complaints, and God's faithful provision of manna. Through scripture and prayer, we'll remind ourselves of God's unending love, the importance of daily dependence on Him, and the call to walk in faith and humility. Don't forget, God loves you...
2025-05-04
15 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Exploring Tensions: Faith, Nationalism, and Civic Responsibility
In this week’s podcast we are “Exploring Tensions:Faith, Nationalism, and Civic Responsibility.” In one way oranother, there are many Americans captivated in triumph or fear. A war with the culture has risen and caused many Christians to ponder what it all means on the National stage. Take a walk with us as we wrestle with difficult questions about our identities, beliefs, and roles within a changing society. From tackling the nuances of Christian nationalism toexploring personal stories about engaging with a pluralistic culture. This conversation like our lives currently in the US is both r...
2025-04-09
1h 14
Oiwuri She Encourages
Healing and Empowerment: Mental Health in the Black Community through Faith and Support
In this heartfelt episode of 'Healing and Empowerment: Mental Health in the Black Community through Faith and Support,' your host Dwana and special guests delve into the gritty reality of mental health struggles within the Black community. Journey through discussions that intertwine faith, personal stories, and expert opinions to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness. Our guests, including Christian life coach Lisa Johnson and comic book creator Gerald Goodwin, share their insights on the importance of community support, the power of vulnerability, and the role of creativity in healing.Listen to Gerald as he discusses his comic book, 'Kairo...
2025-04-02
1h 03
Oiwuri She Encourages
Keep HOPE Alive - Part II
In this podcast discussion, Keeping Hope Alive, Dwana Carl, Christian Life Coach, challenges those of us who struggle to place our hope in God. Often, we are deterred by placing hope in our jobs, talents, relationships and resources rather than placing our hope in God. Dwana and Co Host Lisa Johnson from Hey Ms. Lisa podcast, explore parallels found in the book of Habakkuk. In this historical account found in the Holy Bible, we find this prophet inquiring of the Lord about the circumstances that the people of Isreal found themselves. With their five senses there seemed to be...
2025-01-10
42 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Keeping HOPE Alive
In this podcast discussion, Keeping Hope Alive, Dwana Carl, Christian Life Coach, challenges those of us who struggle to place our hope in God. Often, we are deterred by placing hope in our jobs, talents, relationships and resources rather than placing our hope in God. Dwana and Co Host Lisa Johnson from Hey Ms. Lisa podcast, explore parallels found in the book of Habakkuk. In this historical account found in the Holy Bible, we find this prophet inquiring of the Lord about the circumstances that the people of Isreal found themselves. With their five senses there seemed to be...
2025-01-10
31 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Choosing to Speak to the Mountains
In this enlightening podcast segment, we delve deeper into the concept of 'Facing the Mountains,' urging listeners to transition from mere confrontation to active engagement. We explore the transformative power of speaking directly to our challenges, embracing the divine invitation to trust, believe, and communicate with the Lord about our struggles. Drawing inspiration from Mark 11:22b-23, we uncover the profound truth that through unwavering faith and conviction, we possess the ability to command mountains to move. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of overcoming doubt and disbelief, unlocking the boundless potential of our faith to surmount even the...
2024-04-05
28 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Facing the Mountains - Part 4
In our concluding episode, we explore the profound concept of allowing God to fill the voids in our lives, the 'God-sized holes' that often leave us feeling incomplete. We declare with unwavering conviction that in God's presence, all things, no matter how insurmountable, are possible for those who maintain faith. With resounding clarity, we proclaim the power of divine intervention to occupy the spaces we've futilely attempted to fill on our own. Join us as we embrace the abundance of wisdom, understanding, peace, hope, and love that God offers, transforming our lives beyond measure.
2024-04-04
12 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Facing the Mountains - Part 3
In this episode, we confront the towering obstacles in our lives, urging listeners to welcome the divine presence into their circumstances. As we face our personal mountains, it's crucial to invite the Lord into the fray. However, mere invitation isn't enough; we emphasize the necessity of actively listening to His voice. Drawing from the cautionary tale of Jonah, we're reminded of the perils of resisting divine guidance. Let's journey together, learning from Jonah's experience, and striving to heed the wisdom of the Almighty as we navigate life's challenges
2024-04-03
08 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Prayer - A Trip Back to the Garden - Episode 1
In episode one of our discussions "Prayer - A Trip Back to the Garden", we share that to commune with God is where we begin the journey. The Garden of Eden is the place where time began as we know it. Gen 2:8,9 says that “Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made. The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden, he placed the tree of life and the tree of the...
2024-03-01
23 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Oiwuri Mindful Minute - Keep Learning
Keep leaning as you continue to grow…
2023-11-17
01 min
Oiwuri She Encourages
Oiwuri’s Mindful Minute - Control
We often feel that if we can control our lives, if we could initiate the proverbial blowout, somehow we would be more secure, happy and at peace. But, the truth is we can only respond to life as it comes. How we respond determines outcomes of peace and hope or fear or despair.
2023-10-25
01 min