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Reclaiming HER ResilienceSeason 1 Wrap-Up: My Story, Your Healing, and What’s Next💛 Episode Summary:In this season finale, I reflect on the journey of Season 1—starting with telling my full story out loud for the first time. We talked about grief, narcissistic abuse, reclaiming what trauma tried to take (like voice, worth, and joy), and using somatic tools to support your healing.I hope my story helped you feel less alone. And now, I want to hear yours. Season 2 is coming—and I’d love to feature more voices, more stories, and more tools for your journey.Do you have a st...2025-07-0705 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming Hope with Reverend Dr. Melodie Jones-PointonIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Reverend Dr. Melodie Jones-Pointon, senior leader at Eastridge Presbyterian Church and someone I call a true hope bringer.I first met Melodie during a time when I was wrestling with the aftermath of spiritual harm. Walking into a church again felt nearly impossible—but Eastridge became one of the first places where I felt spiritually and emotionally safe. It was there I attended my first trauma healing group and facilitator training, and it marked the beginning of reclaiming my own hope.Melodie and I recently reco...2025-06-3032 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming TrustIn this episode, Robrenna talks with counselor Janet Friesen of The Broken and Beautiful Collective about what it means to rebuild trust after betrayal—whether in relationships, institutions, or with ourselves. They explore how trauma affects trust, the role of a safe community, and small, practical steps toward healing.In this episode, you’ll hear about:🔍 What trust really means—and how it changes over time💔 How trust is broken in relationships, systems, and within ourselves🧠The effects of betrayal and trauma on our ability to trust🌱 First steps toward healing and trusting again2025-06-2340 minReclaiming HER ResilienceAdventure Part 2: The Unexpected Gift of ConnectionThis episode continues my Panama journey as I take a Hop-On Hop-Off bus to the iconic canal and make meaningful connections along the way—with a fellow solo traveler, a generous kindred-spirit, and new friends in Boquete. From hiking mountain trails to surprise birthday celebrations, this leg of the trip reminded me that solo travel isn’t about being alone—it’s about making space for connection, kindness, and rediscovering your strength. Connect with Robrenna: hello@reclaimingherresilience.comFacebook: Reclaiming HER ResilienceInstagram: Reclai...2025-06-1616 minReclaiming HER ResilienceAdventure Part 1: Trusting the UnknownIn this episode, I share the beginning of my solo journey to Panama—a trip I took seeking rest but ended up finding something deeper. From getting lost in translation to learning to slow down and trust myself, I reflect on the beauty of letting go of control and embracing the unknown. From the vibrant streets of Panama City to quiet, soul-stirring moments, this adventure became a mirror of my healing and resilience.Connect with Robrenna: hello@reclaimingherresilience.comFacebook: Reclaiming HER ResilienceInstagram: Reclaiming_HER_Re...2025-06-0918 minReclaiming HER ResilienceJune 1 is World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day – Recognize the Patterns, Reclaim Your StoryThis episode invites you into a moment of clarity during World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. I’ll guide you through a powerful metaphor using falcons, helping you understand how manipulative people—like narcissists—target vulnerability, not weakness.You’ll learn to: 🔍 Recognize red flags of narcissistic behavior♻️ Identify the Idealize–Devalue–Discard cycle💣 Understand gaslighting and emotional confusion🧠Explore the types and roots of narcissism🧍🏾‍♀️ Listen to your body’s warning signals🛑 Stop walking on eggshells and reclaim your peacePlus, a grounding somatic practice to reconnect with safety in your body.Awareness is the first ste...2025-06-0238 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER ImaginationGuest: Patria Rector, Founder of The Broken and Beautiful, LLCImagination is a spiritual and creative lifeline—but trauma can silence it. In this episode, Patria returns to talk about how reclaiming imagination helps us see beyond survival and into possibility. Together, we reflect on how imagining with God can open up healing, hope, and new stories.In this episode:How trauma can shut down imaginationWhy imagination is vital for spiritual and emotional healingPractices that help you reconnect with your imaginative selfSeeing imagination as a gift from GodConnect with Patria: TheBrokenAndBeautiful.com2025-05-2617 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Sense of PlayGuest: Patria Rector, Founder of The Broken and Beautiful, LLCIn this episode, we explore how play—something often lost after trauma—can become a sacred part of healing. Patria Rector shares her own journey of reconnecting with joy and creativity, offering gentle, practical ways to reintroduce play into daily life. This conversation is a powerful reminder that play is not frivolous—it’s essential for resilience.In this episode:Why play often disappears after traumaHow play helps regulate the nervous systemSmall, safe ways to begin playing againYoutub...2025-05-1916 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming Safety: Standing Together Against Domestic ViolenceCaution: This episode contains discussion on domestic violence and homicide listen with care.In this episode, I share why I chose not to release my previous episode, the challenges of telling my own story, and why I’m taking a short break to focus on my master’s program. I open up about the recent rise in domestic violence homicides in our community and the generational impact of abuse from my personal experience. I also discuss the urgent need for change—shifting perceptions, closing legal gaps, and empowering men to be allies in ending abuse. Let’s stand...2025-03-2511 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming Your IntuitionReconnect with your inner knowing. In this episode of "Reclaiming HER Resilience," Robrenna Parker shares how trauma can disconnect us from our intuition and offers practical ways to rebuild trust with our inner knowing. Learn to tune into your body, reflect on past experiences, and honor small decisions that strengthen self-trust. Let go of self-blame and embrace growth.Subscribe, leave a review, and keep reclaiming your intuition one story at a time.The Gift of Fear Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence By Gavin de BeckerThe Empath's Survival Guide Life Strategies for...2025-03-1730 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming Your StrengthIn this episode of Reclaiming HER Resilience, I offer compassionate insights on recognizing your limits, honoring your body’s need for rest, and finding small, courageous steps to rebuild emotional and mental strength.Resources:Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith, MDRest is the Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia HerseyPause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change by Octavia F. RaheemThe Wisdom of Your Body Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living  by Hillary L. McBride, PhdEmail me: Hello@reclaimingherresilience.com...2025-03-1029 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming Your WorthMany women have been conditioned to tie their value to achievements, relationships, or how much they give to others. But true worthiness isn’t something you earn—it’s something you already have.In this episode, I share a pivotal moment in my healing journey when a simple yet powerful question changed my perspective and allowed me to confront deep self-contempt and the ways I unknowingly rejected care because she didn’t believe I deserved it. I examine how unworthiness can be an unconscious form of self-harm, a way to stay small, and even an act of control. I also e...2025-03-0334 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming Your VoiceIn this episode, we explore the power of reclaiming your voice—why it’s difficult, why it matters, and how to start small. We unpack the societal, cultural, and personal reasons that make speaking up challenging, from early experiences to fear of rejection and internalized doubt. Honor your voice by recognizing your needs and emotions. Use somatic practices to reconnect with your body, Take small, actionable steps to self-advocacy. Your voice matters. You are worthy of being heard.Join the waitlist for my next Storywork Group send me an Email Connect with me on Instagram2025-02-2423 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Truth: Speaking Your TruthIn this episode, we'll explore why telling your truth is essential for healing, how to navigate disbelief and dismissal, and practical ways to begin reclaiming your truth. From listening to your body’s signals to setting boundaries and building a supportive network, this episode is here to remind you: Your truth is worth honoring. February is Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month Teen Dating Abuse Helpline    1-866-331-9474, 1-866-331-8453 (TTY) Domestic Violence Hotline     1-800-799-SAFE (7233)  1-800-787-3224 (TTY)StrongHearts Native Helpline   1-844-762-8483No More Global DirectoryReclaiming HER Resilience is Produced and E...2025-02-1728 minReclaiming HER ResilienceThe Journey to Self-Intimacy: Reclaiming Connection with YourselfSelf-intimacy is the foundation of healing—learning to deeply know, trust, and care for yourself.In this episode, I share how I reclaimed my sense of self after years of self-abandonment and explore four key components of self-intimacy:Practicing self-forgiveness and self-compassionSetting boundaries to protect your well-beingTuning into body signals and incorporating somatic practicesRebuilding self-trust by showing up for yourselfHealing isn’t just about moving forward—it’s about reconnecting with who you truly are. Recommended ReadingSet Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab All About Lov...2025-02-1033 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Grief: Part 2Layers of Grief and How Grief Shapes StoryGrief can surface the moment a difficult realization sets in.Every loss whether big or small deserves to be acknowledged and honored. In my story, I shared how my inability to grieve for my losses led me to a dark and difficult place. Allowing myself to feel the pain, let it move through my body, and shed the tears I’d been holding back, helped me carry the weight of my losses.In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation about grief with my friend Renee Meyer, a...2025-02-0316 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Grief: Part 1Layers of Grief and How Grief Shapes StoryGrief can surface the moment a difficult realization sets in.Every loss whether big or small deserves to be acknowledged and honored. In my story, I shared how my inability to grieve for my losses led me to a dark and difficult place. Allowing myself to feel the pain, let it move through my body, and shed the tears I’d been holding back, helped me carry the weight of my losses.In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation about grief with my friend Renee Meyer, a...2025-01-2730 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Story-My Story Part 3: Homeless, Hopeful, and Healing as RebuildingReclaiming My Story: Homeless, Hopeful, and Healing as Rebuilding(Warning: This episode discusses suicide ideation. Please listen with care.)In this episode, I share an emotional, raw, and redemptive journey through one of the most challenging seasons of my life.After leaving my 23-year marriage, marked by psychological and financial abuse, I found myself without a home—moving from place to place with no permanent space to call my own.I’ll take you through how I found solace and support in a missional community outside the walls of a traditional church, and how...2025-01-1532 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Story-My Story Part 2: Facing the Truth and HeartbreakFacing the Truth and Heartbreak: Counseling, Courage, and the Unexpected HelpIn this episode, I share a pivotal chapter in my journey—my steps toward healing through couples and individual counseling and the heartbreaking yet freeing decision to leave my 23-year marriage. I open up about the challenges of navigating therapy in a relationship where real change wasn’t happening. I share the raw truths of what I learned in therapy—how it helped me understand my patterns, recognize the damage, and ultimately make the life-altering decision to leave.I also explore a surprising truth...2025-01-1529 minReclaiming HER ResilienceReclaiming HER Story-My Story Part 1: Discovering the PatternsDiscovering the Patterns: How Story Work Unveiled Childhood Roles That Shaped My Unhealthy MarriageIn the debut episode of Reclaiming HER Resilience, host Robrenna Parker shares her deeply personal journey of uncovering the patterns that shaped her life through the transformative process of story work. Robrenna reveals how early childhood wounds unconsciously shaped her 23-year marriage, where she found herself trapped in the same dynamics—sacrificing her needs to care for others, absorbing blame, and enduring the emotional toll of a psychologically abusive relationship.Through story work, she connected the dots between her past an...2024-12-3037 min
G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Cultural Curiosity & the Benefits of Immersive ExperiencesWhat’s in a name? Dr. Louie Yang, also known as Dr. Louie, joins me in a conversation about cultural curiosity and the benefits of an immersive experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of his name and what sounds like a seemingly innocent question, where you are from. Finally, we discuss the benefits of cultural curiosity and how immersive experiences provide an understanding of another person’s story and authentic relationships.Visit Dr. Louis Yang’s website ChirolouieLaws discussed regarding Chinese immigration:Chinese Exclusion ActHistoric contributions by Asian Americans The Chinese-Born Engineer Who Helped Launch US Commercial AviationMabel Ping-H...2022-05-2459 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real about Missing and Murdered Indigenious Women/Girls (MMIWG/MMIR)Native American women are murdered at more than ten times the national average; however, BIPOC Women receive less media attention. May 5 is the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Colette Yellow Robe, Ph.D., Joins me in a conversation to discuss the history, heartache, and hope for the justice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls and their Relatives.Connect with Colette:Connect with Colette on InstagramDr. Yellow Robe recommends the following websites:https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/ https://www.greatplainsaction.org/about https://www.wbcws.org/Some of the articles discussed and websites you can also use to ed...2022-05-2441 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 2Part of today's conversation is answering the question, how are we to engage people as ambassadors of Christ? My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship and Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship ChurchJoin us as we discuss:What are the realities of racism?Where do our allegiances lie?How should we engage these issues spiritually?Where is the Fruit of the Spirit in all of this?Connect w/John Leonard Harrishttps://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreachhttp://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharrisConnect w/ Pastor...2022-03-0844 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 1This new episode was published again because I accidentally posted the extended version. This is better quality and split into two parts due to the episode's length. Part 2 will be available next week. My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship Also, Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship ChurchJoin us as we discuss:What is Critical Race Theory?Why does the language behind CRT so controversial?Does it add to or take away from history?What does Jesus say about the oppressed?C...2022-02-2843 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About the Black Briton ExperienceMy Guest is Celeste Henderson, a wife, mother, Master Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Founder of The Sanctuary InternationalJoin us as we discuss:The parallels between black Americans and black BritonsExperience of living a Culturally Hybrid life also known as Code SwitchingThe Church's role in global racial reconciliationThe importance of acknowledging and teaching the historical contributions of Black BritiansWhy it's important to address racial and generational traumaFollow Celeste Henderson on InstagramBlack Britons Who Shaped HistoryBlack Business Shoutout goes global: Subscribe to Cocagirl Magazine and follow on Instagram. Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real I...2022-02-1551 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Native American Mental HealthMy Guest, Inspire 2021 Woman of the year, Dr. Anitra Warrior, shares her story of turning her tragedy into helping others. Join us as we discuss:Tragic experiences that led to working in the mental health fieldImportance of incorporating Native American Culture and Heritage into western practices. Respect instead of pathologizing heritage and culture.Investing in underserved communities and launching a non-profit.Morning Star Counseling WebsiteFollow Dr. Anitra Warrior Morning Star Counseling on FacebookCheck out Documentaries to learn more about Native American Culture, Heritage, and Contributions. Don't forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a...2021-11-1648 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthDĂa de los Muertos with Lupe Hickey and Listener GiveawayJoin me and my friend, Lupe Hickey, who teaches us about DĂa de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead. Lupe talks to us aboutThe origins of Day of the DeadCustoms, rituals, and religious significance Pride in Mexican Culture and heritageUNESCO Indigenous FestivitiesGrace MuseumHistory of DĂa de los MuertosCheck out the podcast Anything for Selena To show my appreciation to you for listening to the Podcast, I'm offering a Giveaway:Two winners will receive: Redeeming Heartache Book by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel Favorite Snack Licorice from Licorice International Magnolia Book Mark Magnolia Book Bag  Grit Ge...2021-11-0130 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Trauma HealingMany of us are experiencing some form of trauma today with all that’s happening in the world. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with the trauma and heal from it. My Guest Don and Doreen Gordon discuss: The definition of traumaHow to trauma affects the body Where’s God in the midst of difficult times that lead to traumaHealing is possible for generations and racial traumaDon and Dorren’s ministry to help the hurtingDon and Doreen’s trauma healing ministry To Equip His PeopleTrauma Healing InstituteTo donate new unwrapped gifts, donate online or volunteer cityimpact...2021-10-2651 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About JusticePhilosophers like Aristotle helped shape understanding of Justice in the United States. Pastor Juan Carlos joins me in a conversation about Justice as we ponder the questions:Do we define Justice the way God does?How do ethnicity, race, and culture impact the interpretation of Justice in scripture?How does God's love, mercy, grace displayed through Jesus lead us to understand and empathize toward one another?What can we do to move into the Jesus way of Justice?First-Plymouth Church | FacebookReading While Black by Esau McCaulleyHispanic Business Shout out:Robersy's is now Evalinda's Hair Salon same location at 300...2021-10-1239 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Multicultural MarriageThere's an ebb and flow in any marriage, but multicultural marriages have a uniqueness in their beauty and challenges. Today I talk to Stephanie and Jun Marcelin, Hosts of Moments with the Marcelins. A podcast that focuses on Transparency, Tools, and Truth while tackling hard topics like racial justice, mental health, forgiveness, emotional health, and more. Stephanie, a Honduran-American woman, and Jun, a Haitian-American man, join me to discuss:Taking some cultural and family "gems" into the marriage while leaving other things out.Respecting and merging culture and family traditions.The hope they share as they anticipate the arrival of...2021-09-2852 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Diverse Missionaries with Ronda TysonToday's topic of conversation is about diverse missionaries for People of Color to Africa. Join me and Guest Ronda Tyson of 10:40 AM (Africa Missions) as we ponder why diversity is causing so much division. We discuss how the Church in the book of Acts shows us how and why we should embrace the diversity of ethnicity, people groups, gifts, and abilities in church and on the mission field.You can contact Ronda at 10:40 AM (Africa Missions) Website: Www.1040africa.orgCheck out her Facebook page Email: ronda@1040Africa.orgThis Episode's Black Business Shout Out: Aim2PlzU Event design and gifts, LLCDon’t...2021-09-141h 10G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Being Okay With Taking A Break and An UpdateIn this episode, I talk about taking a break as part of my self-care regime, our family vacation, and an upcoming giveaway as a thank you to our listeners and for the GRIT-Getting Real Immersed in Truth Podcast's first Anniversary. Don’t forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a 5-star Rating, Follow, and Share. For the giveaway connect with me on Instagram Check out my Website Check out my other podcast on LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart, designed to help moms of GenZ girls be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in their girl's life...2021-07-2812 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Being a Gay ChristianWelcome to the GRIT Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth, intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. In this episode, Dr. John Spilker joins us to explore his story about grappling with faith and sexuality.Another podcast to listen to that gives two sides to this perspective is Love Thy Neighborhood Ep 9 Where The Gospel Meets LGBTQListen to Rachel Gilson as she answers Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity: Sexuality and Gender IdentityCheck out the following books:Embracing the Journey: A Christian Parents' Blueprint to Loving Your LGBTQ Childby Greg and Lynn McDonald with Beth Jusino  Risking Grace Loving Our gay famil...2021-06-151h 10G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Open AdoptionWhat is open adoption?How does a birth mother choosing the parents for her child affect the adoption process? How is the support system of the birth mother affected? We’ll explore these things and more on this episode of GRIT-Getting Real Immersed in Truth.Today's guest Maddie Zimmerman generously shares her story about how releasing can display love and the ebb and flow of open adoption. Nebraska Children's HomeCedarsJuneteenth- June 19, 1865 commemorates the day that the last enslaved people were told of their freedom — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation! Check your local listings for events. Here's the...2021-06-0142 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthGetting Real About Foster CareWhat happens when a person raised in the foster care system becomes a foster parent? Should you honor and incorporate the culture and heritage of your foster child into your family traditions? How does a single parent carry the joys and struggles of being a foster parent? What can foster parents and birth parents do to work together for the best interests of the child? We'll explore these things in more on today's episode of GRIT- getting real while immersed in truth.A touching local news story about Rachael by Jael Pembrick Christian Heritage Foster Care ServicesBlack-owned Business Shout-outLNK Glamour-Black-owned B...2021-05-1842 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthOur Crown The Black Hair EpisodeWhat are the cultural traditions of black hair, and why do they matter?Touching our hair - What’s the big deal?What’s the Crown Act, and how’s it affected by cultural appropriation?The Crown Act - was created in 2019 by Dove and the Crown Coalition to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots in the workplace and public schools.Crown Act Facebook PageCrown Bill Advances in NebraskaSen. McKinney Introduces New Hair Discrimination Bill After Ricketts Veto Governor Ricketts Vetoes Hair Di...2021-05-0459 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthWomen in the Pulpit Part 2You can connect with me on Instagram or Check out my new website robrennaredl.com built by Vicki at buildyourbestyear.com.If you have a GenZ girl, listen to my other podcast Mama, Take Heart: Understanding Your GenZ Girl. It's designed to help you be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and influential voice in your girl's life. Check it out on my website or LifeAudio.com. Connect with Reverand Kirstie at https://www.facebook.com/FirstUMCLincolnFirstumclincoln.orgConnect with Reverand Doctor Melodie https://www.facebook.com/EastridgeLincoln, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCppe0KMbZ6JiQ0DPCKbRU1ATo give to Chaplain Ashley's ministry https://g...2021-04-2027 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthWomen in the Pulpit Part 1Hey Friend!Today we explore a somewhat controversial topic in some Christian circles: Women in the pulpit. Thanks for Listening! I had many technical issues in many areas and a learning curve for editing, which delayed getting the podcast completed. Thanks for your patience!Black-owned business shout out Kidd Krazed Kreations: Facebook InstagramCheck out my other podcast on LifeAudio Mama, Take Heart: Understanding Your GenZ Girl. Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaredlThe podcast is produced and edited by me - Robrenna Redl Original Music by Composer Michael Coffey of Hand-crafted Studios: Show notes:Verses discussed during the episode:Genesis 1:26-27 (Ma...2021-04-0638 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthBlack History Month Season 2It's February, which means it's black history month. I say here in the states that black history is American history. At one time, there was a belief that black people didn't have a soul. Well, God knows his children; he created us with souls and all. He helped black people persevere even through torment and persecution by allowing us to etch out a life of dignity. Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaredl and my Getting Real Immersed in Truth Podcast Facebook page.The podcast is Produced by me - Robrenna Redl Editor Michael Coffey of Hand-crafted StudiosOriginal Music by Composer M...2021-02-2324 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthDid We Display Our Love of God to Our Neighbor? Hindsight is 2020 Episode 12This podcast is written and produced by me, Robrenna Redl; Original intro and outro music by Hand-Crafted Studios Composer: Michael CoffeyMusic in the middle of this episode is Titled Tenderness from Bensound - Composer: Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound) https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/tenderness Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaredl and my Getting Real Immersed in Truth Podcast Facebook pageEphesians 5:1-2Ephesians 5:13-14Luke 10:23Luke 10: 25-28John 13:34-35Genesis 1:27Ephesian 2:8-9 (NLT)2020-12-2211 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthThanksgiving: Another perspective with Alex Rousseau Episode 11As Americans, we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving a holiday that commemorates the coming together of Native American’s and colonists to share a meal. It’s also a time to reflect on gratitude, which is an important practice we should participate in all year round. Because of our history with the Native American people, I pondered this question, what happened after the first Thanksgiving? Also, how do we move away from apathy and awaken compassion and concern for our Native American Brothers and Sisters? Join me in a conversation with my friend Alex Rousseau as we explore these things and more...2020-11-241h 10G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthSpecial Edition Prayer Podcast Episode 10Welcome to this special edition of the GRIT PODCAST-Getting Real Immersed in Truth. I’m your host Robrenna Redl. Today our focus is prayer. Women praying in the languages of Dinka, Korean, Arabic, Spanish, and English, for unity, health, our world, our country (USA), peace; and that God's love, mercy, and grace are as evident as through the life of Jesus Christ. We are Many Voices, nations, tribes, people, and languages, becoming one to cry out to God."Thank you to the women, my sisters, who lift they're voices in prayer Robrenna Ephesians 3:10 English Jael Micah 6:8 EnglishAbeny Acts 16:1-5 Dinka (South...2020-11-0330 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthSelf-care Emotional and Spiritual Soul Care Episode 9 Part 2Welcome back, listeners to the G.R.I.T Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth- Intersecting hard conversations with the Gospel; We seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. I am your host Robrenna Redl, and we’re at the end of our series on self-care with part 2 of the emotional and spiritual aspect we’re calling soul-care.If you missed part 1 of today’s discussion, go to episode 8; We discussed how our emotional and spiritual selves are affect our physical self and vice versa.Joining us again is Patria Rector. Patria i...2020-10-2727 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthSelf-Care Emotional and Spiritual Soul Care Episode 8 Part 1Welcome G.R.I.T Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. We seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. I am your host Robrenna Redl. As we've mentioned in previous episodes, 2020 has brought difficulties and challenges at a rapid pace and in a consistent manner. It seems like events continue to overwhelm us. Many of us have experienced quite a bit of loss, uncertainty, and financial hardship. These experiences may lead us to wonder why. Why am I going through this? We may ask, does God see us? Does he...2020-10-1343 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthSelf-care Mindfulness, Breathing and Stretching Episode 7Welcome G.R.I.T Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. We seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. I am your host Robrenna Redl.What is mindfulness, and how does it calm our mind and body? How does intentional breathing and stretching affect our mental and physical state? What techniques can we use to help quiet our racing thoughts and anxiety? We’ll explore these things and more while Getting Real Immersed in Truth.2020 has been a year of stressful and even traumatic events. Covi...2020-09-2235 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthSelf-Care - Take Care of Your Body Episode 6What’s the connection between and our minds and physical movement? How did my trainer help me and his other clients focus on movement and our mental well-being during quarantine? We’ll explore these things and more while Getting Real Immersed in Truth.2020 has been a year of stressful and even traumatic events. Natural disasters, Covid19, more people becoming aware of racism and racial injustice, the loss of normalcy, death of beloved icons in history, athletics and the arts, political divisiveness, our polarized country, and sadly Polarization as Christians. Many of us are on autopilot. Just trudging through tryi...2020-09-0832 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthConversations in Black & White Episode 5How does a person who is raised to dislike other races and another who was distrusting of white people find each other? How does a person change their perspective from that of their family of origin? How should brothers and sisters in Christ respond to racism? These questions and more we’ll explore While Getting Real immersed in Truth. The theme of Redemption is weaved all throughout Ken and Gigi’s story. It’s visible in they’re personal stories and in they’re story as a couple. They have seen what God can do and how the love of Christ can...2020-08-2348 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthConversations in Black & White Episode 4Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth. This is episode 4 our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. How does a black female pastor lead her largely white congregation in a time of recognized racial divisiveness? What does the term “dangerous sermons” mean? I'll be talking to Pastor Kirstie Engel exploring these questions and more.You can find Pastor Kirstie’s sermons on Facebook First United Methodist Church.Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaparkerMy Website: reclaimingherresilience.comThe podcast was produced by Robrenna Redl and Hand-crafted StudiosOrigin...2020-08-1239 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthConvesations in Black & White Episode 3We're continuing our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. This is episode 3 of our 5-part series Conversations in Black & White. In this episode, I chat with Colleen, a white woman raising brown children. What does a white woman raised in rural America teach her brown multi-ethnic children about racism? What concerns does she share with black mothers? I'll ask these questions and more on GRIT Podcast-Getting Real; Immersed in Truth.Since this interview, Colleen and Mo are off to another divine assignment in New York City, where Mo will be a church planting catalyst. Please...2020-08-1241 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthConversations in Black & White Episode 2Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth.We're continuing our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. In episode 2, I talk to Tate, Missy's oldest son, about how his relationship with his adopted sister from Africa, led him to become an ally, advocate, and activist for people of color.There are groups forming on Social Media and locally that are committed to continuing the conversation on race and racial reconciliation. Participating in one that has people of color in them provides for a well-rounded discussion. I’ve listed suggested authors to read.2020-08-1247 minG.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in TruthConversations in Black & White | Episode 1Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth. We're starting with a 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. This is episode one where I talk to my good friend Missy about raising her adopted daugther from Africa and how it affects her view on racism and racial injustice in America.I put the link to the first video of the series Missy mentioned her church (NONAChurch) presented called Won’t you be my Neighbor I also added the link to the youtube video by Christy Gior the white mom who cares for her...2020-08-121h 10