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New Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Christian Freedom...To Drink Alcohol?As we continue our series on Christian freedoms, next up, we’re talking about alcohol. Often a taboo topic, today, we aim to provide a biblically healthy discussion on alcohol, how those that exercise their Christian freedom to consume it should do so, and how we should honor our Christian brothers and sisters that choose to abstain. All this and more, in a new episode of the podcast.2025-06-1029 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Christian Freedom...To Disagree?The Christian faith comes with many cultures and preferences and as a result, also comes with many differing denominations and convictions. But different doesn’t necessarily mean sinful. In fact, our differences allow us to build the kingdom in a more robust way. On what foundation do we base what we should agree on as believers and what we have the freedom to differ on? More importantly, what does disagreeing with the body look like in real time? All this and more, in a new episode of the podcast.2025-05-2127 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastHoly Matrimonies, Highlight Reels & The Healing Needed From The Covetousness It BringsMarriage is a beautiful picture of Christ and his bride the church. With that picture in mind, it’s healthy and wise to want to make our marriages the best they can be, where both parties serve, love and honor each other well. But what are the dangers of taking instruction from social media and how should we approach marriage in real time, when the camera isn’t on and there is no audience but God? All this and more, on a new episode of the podcast.2025-05-1332 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastDifficult Seasons & How To Remain Faithful When It's HardIt’s easy to be positive when things are well, positive. It’s harder to show kindness, joy and long suffering when you’re directly experiencing adversity. How do we not grow weary in doing good? When God has us placed in a hard season and hasn’t called the season to end just yet, how do we endure in the meantime? All this and more in a new podcast.2025-05-0630 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastBe In The World But Not Of It: But How?We are called to be in the world, but not of it. But in a world that constantly pulls on the strings of our emotions, desires and vices, what does this look like practically? How do we remain physically present in the world, but not consumed by it? All this and more, in a new episode of the podcast.2025-04-2935 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastForgiveness, Reconciliation & The Pride That Prevents Us From Doing BothForgiveness is for you and not them. Is it? Maybe. On one hand it is, as forgiveness is something that we do because we submit to God and understand that he forgives us daily so we forgive so that we don’t hold on to things. But is there another step to take? Why do we stop there? As we represent Christ, his grace and mercy…forgiveness actually is for the other person too. Today we’re talking about forgiveness, reconciliation and the pride that prevents us from doing both. A new episode starts now.2025-04-2233 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhen Putting God First Means Taking A Podcast BreakAfter taking a step back to put God first, Rochelle returns — refreshed and with a renewed sense of purpose. In this video, Rochelle shares what the break taught her, how her faith deepened, and what’s next for the podcast. Thank you for sticking with us on this journey!
IG: @rochellesoyoola2025-03-3027 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastFruitful Friendships & How To Find ThemAnna Deavere Smith once said: "Friendship is a wildly underrated medication." It’s medication can fix the most broken of them all, and refusing it can make wounds heal much slower. Ultimately this is God’s sweet gift to us on what an earthly depiction of Christ on earth is, so we need to choose our friendships wisely. How do we go about choosing our friends? All this and more, a new episode of the podcast starts now.2025-03-2243 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastBuilding The Endurance of Your Faith Through DiscipleshipWith our community and culture being exposed to new artists, speakers and preachers, it’s cool to be a Christian again. With new converts being added to the kingdom and seasoned saints rededicating their lives, how do we build endurance as it pertains to our faith? What does it look like to choose interdependence over individualism? What is discipleship and what does it look like? Rochelle talks about this and more in today's episode.2025-03-1739 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastAn Apology Is Not AccountabilityConflict is natural and apologies are necessary. But they aren't the end and they aren't accountability. Listen as Sam and Ro discuss.2023-03-2045 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastWhen Boundaries Cause Loneliness & LossBoundaries are the current buzzword that most millennials are welcoming into their lives. But with all medicines, there are side effects. Sam and Ro discuss boundaries, and the loss and loneliness that come with it.2023-03-1338 minNew Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Problem With Relationship PodcastsWe're proud of the new wave of conversations concerning family. But with all things, there is always opportunity to grow. Check out our new podcast, where Ro and Sam talk the problem with relationship podcasts.2023-03-0649 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhat Happened To You Guys?Rochelle and Sam are back, with a new name and new updates to the family. What happened to you guys? The answer here:2022-11-0130 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastHow To Maintain Relationships While DatingWe are talking about moving in harmony while dating and married. A lot of women are on the quest to find someone but what really needs to be discussed is the maintenance of your dating candidates and healthy ways to maintain a relationship once you’ve reached marriage. So that’s what we’re going to talk about today.2021-06-1716 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastHow To Date Strategically And Avoid A Poor Dating InvestmentHow To Date Strategically And Avoid A Poor Dating Investment by Rochelle Soyoola2021-04-2918 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastAcknowledgement Over InternalizationSo today’s podcast is about Acknowledgement Over Self-Internalization. You guys know that I am heavy on the gram and I find that a lot of the comments I get both positive and negative have a root of internalization. You have some people that have internalized their dating history and see my content and are like “omg, I love your content, please help me” and they are just extremely disappointed with themselves to the point of not feeling worthy of dating and therefore being stagnant while dating. On the flip side, you have the women that are also internalizing and feel r...2021-04-2011 min
Purple Diary by Danielle Richardson40. Marriage for Millennials with Rochelle SoyoolaDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast!* Hi everybody! Thank you so much for coming back to listen to another episode. This week I'm talking to Rochelle Soyoola about how she got started as a dating coach, advice for people who want to get married, and her thoughts on current dating trends. Rochelle was so sweet and I really enjoyed talking with her. I hope you all enjoy it! Rochelle, thank you so much for being my guest this week!
IG: @bydaniellerichardson
Email: danielletrichardson@gmail.com (contact me if you want to...2021-04-0144 min
New Mercies I See: The Podcast5 Ways To Unpack Relationship BaggageSo relationship baggage. We all have some version of it, from our childhood upbringing, to our friendships and to today’s topic specifically, our previous relationships. Relationship baggage is something that can really weigh us down if we let it, and we want to pack light! We don’t want to have to pay any oversized luggage fees in our lives. So today I’m sharing 5 Ways For You To Unpack Relationship Baggage.2021-02-0311 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastPrivilege, Causing Others To Stumble And...Covetousness?Our take on privilege, causing others to stumble and unfortunately, covetousness.2020-11-1031 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastThe 4 Types Of Security A Man Should ProvideAs women, we want many things when in comes to relationships. But I think that if we stripped away all of the materialistic things and focused on what truly matters, most of the things we truly need would fall under the umbrella of security. Above all, as women we want to feel secure when we are dating, and we want that feeling to last in our marriage. But when we say we want to feel secure, what does that actually mean? How can we tangibly break this down so that we know what to look for in a dating partner...2020-10-2714 min
New Mercies I See: The Podcast5 Things To Do When Your Relationship EndsToday’s podcast is listener requested.
She asks: “Hey Rochelle, I just got out of a relationship that was supposed to end in marriage. What do I do now?"2020-10-1618 min
New Mercies I See: The Podcast3 Ways Purity Culture Has Hurt Christian WomenRo talks about purity culture and the blind spots in these teachings. How the way we deliver these teachings have indirect effects that can prevent us from walking with the Lord, in a more well rounded way.2020-09-2418 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhen To Address Conflict In Your Relationship & HowRo answers a listeners request on when to address conflict in relationships and how.2020-09-0920 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastYear Two Anniversary PodcastSam and Ro are TWO years old! Married that is. In this podcast, Sam and Ro talk about their marriage and reflect on the hills and valleys of doing life together.2020-08-1147 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhy A 50/50 Marriage Won't WorkToday's podcast talks about the common misuse of a 50/50 marriage, why it won't work, and what type of marriage will.2020-07-2918 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastTransformation Takes TIMETransformation Takes TIME by Rochelle Soyoola2020-07-0943 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastPolice Brutality & Riots: Family Empowerment During National CrisisIn light of the latest national news of police brutality and riots, Sam and Ro talk about how to prepare spiritually, physically (protection), financially, politically and to the community we are called to...should the world take a turn for the worst.2020-06-041h 10
New Mercies I See: The PodcastMarried Millennials & Their Single FriendsThis podcast is listener requested, and Sam and Ro are talking about being married and how that new dynamic impacts your friendships with your single friends.2020-05-2041 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Four Vital C's Of MarriageSam and Ro discuss The Four Vital C's of Marriage: Consideration, Confession, Commitment and Change.2020-05-0638 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastDo Opposites Really Attract? Let's Talk CompatibilitySam and Ro talk about their differences in marriage, and how compatibility can be a myth.2020-04-2846 min
New Mercies I See: The Podcast3 Important Marriage Mindsets For The Married MillennialSam and Ro talk about the three marriage mindsets important to the newly married millennial.2020-04-2128 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhy Some Newlyweds Are Disappointed Once MarriedRo & Sam talk COVID-19 and share a new perspective on why some newlyweds experience disappointment once married.2020-04-1432 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastAnalysis Paralysis: Pushing Through The Desire For PerfectionA new season of MFM Podcasts begins now. Kicking things off with our new podcast called “Analysis Paralysis: Pushing Through The Desire For Perfection”. Sam and Ro talk about something they know all too well...analysis paralysis. The podcast duo drops some MFM disclaimers and talk about how to make hard decisions and how not to beat yourself up about your process while staying focused.
Topics Include:
The Culture of Execution: The Quest To Be "Booked & Busy"
The Highlight Reel of Social Media
We're Not Apostles
We're Not A Perfect Couple
-anniversaries don't make you more qualified
We're Not Perfect Indi...2020-03-0338 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastJesus Is Not Your Boyfriend: It's Okay To Desire Marriage & What To Do When You DoFor their first podcast of 2020, Sam and Ro talk about the "Jesus Is Your Boyfriend" culture and how to confidently want singleness to be a short term season.2020-01-0727 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastBeyond Titus 2 & Proverbs 31 Part 2: Gossiping & The Idleness It BringsRochelle continues the Beyond Titus 2 & Proverbs 31 podcast series with a topic about gossip and how as wives it leads to idleness. In this podcast, Rochelle shares about how she has gossiped in the past and talks about gossip at work, church, with friends and even gossip with your spouse.2019-11-1228 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastLeaving And Cleaving: Siding With Your Spouse & How Millennial Marriages Misinterpret ThisSam and Ro talk about how millennials can leave and cleave to God’s truth over their spouses’ emotions.
Topics Addressed:
Pressures of Unison In Marriage
Leaving & Cleaving To Truth
Your Spouse May Not Always Like This
Examples of Leaving & Cleaving To Truth
When You Leave & Cleave Incorrectly, You Don’t Model Christ’s Idea For Marriage
Wives, Don’t Be Manipulative
Husband’s, Don’t Be Manipulative
How Leaving and Cleaving With Truth Strengthens your Faith In God2019-10-2940 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastBiblical Womanhood Beyond Titus 2 and Proverbs 31Rochelle begins a mini series of podcasts that talk about Biblical Womanhood outside of Titus 2 and Proverbs 31. She shares stories in the Bible that help us also see the great women in the Bible and who we are supposed to be as servants to God first, and wives and mothers second.2019-10-1514 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWho's To Blame? Podcast Collaboration w/ Because Marriage MattersNEW PODCAST & IT’S A PODCAST COLLABORATION!
This week we teamed up with Rachel and Austin from Because Marriage Matters to bring you this week’s podcast titled, “Who's To Blame?”
From the moment Rachel and Austin’s publicist reached out to us, collaborating on this project has been very insightful and very intentional for our listeners. The four of us worked together with our listeners in mind and came up with a podcast itinerary that we know you will not only just love to hear, but one that would provide a different perspective to navigating through your marriage.
Meet our guests...2019-09-1741 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastGet Married They Said (One Year Anniversary Podcast)1. Friends
-meeting new married couples
-friendships with older couples
-”You can’t be close to me if you don’t accept my whole family, which includes my wife.” -Sam
-the joy of reconnections with old friends
2. Family
-the value of family
-dealing with in laws
-setting boundaries
3. Tough Times In Our Marriage
-Lord I love you and am trying to trust you, but I just don’t think I can do this.
-Millennials and the false narrative they display about their marriages
-Taking a break from the podcast?
4. You Don’t Think You Want To Rule Over Your Husband, But You Do
...2019-08-2054 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastCan We Truly Be Friends If We Disagree On Social Issues?Sam and Ro talk about the possibility of cordiality with friends that you disagree with. Topics Include:
1. Yes
2. No
3. Be Careful of Getting The Job of God Wrong
-10 years from now
-stop thinking it is you that is the convincer of the mind
- do you only want the win?
4. Agreeing With Other Couples: Marriage Politics
-agreeing with other husbands (wife perspective)
-our bromance has to has to come to a halt because of your wife (husband perspective)
-Being mindful of what your spouse is trying to build with another spouse
5. Private Love, But Public Hate
-some of the...2019-05-2155 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastQuick Thoughts: Raw & UnEdited Kitchen Convos 1Sam and Ro record their convo yesterday in the kitchen. This is a nonstructural, raw, unedited, more passionate look into what they talk about when no one is listening. A variety of topics are discussed, and no topic is off limits.2019-04-2836 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhy Are Pastors Afraid Of Their Flock?Sam and Ro discuss flock fear from a member perspective. Topics Include:
Create The Itch, Don’t Scratch It
Scripture vs Your Feelings: “I Feel it in my spirit”
Giving
-because you’re a good steward vs you got a "good word/performance"
Selective Church Membership?
Bivocational Pastoring
Accurate Fear of the Flock
Encouraging Your Pastor2019-04-2347 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastUprooting Your UpbringingSam and Ro discuss uprooting your upbringing. Topics Include:
Who Says Parents Can't Be Critiqued?
Parents Are Key
-honor your parents
-parents lay the foundation
Upbringing Peers
-peers influence you more
-being able to let chapters close with friendship traditions
Upbringing Matters In Relationships
-upbringing shapes your expectations
Singles
-weeding out upbringings while dating
Other things upbringing affect
-politeness over genuineness
-being so organized that spontaneity is sacrifice
-so much focus on logic that emotional connection is lost
Uprooting upbringing
-imperfect parents and peers mean transferred imperfections so what do you do about it
Truth Over Tradition: don’t choose cu...2019-04-1748 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastContentment Vs. AmbitionSam and Ro discuss contentment vs ambition. Topics Include:
Contentment vs. Happiness
Contentment Is More About Your Heart Than Your Circumstance
Contentment Is Not Void Of Ambition
-Christians feel like being content means being broke (let's discuss)
Ambition Vs. God's Sovereignty
Contentment In The Home2019-04-0246 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastLet's Talk InfidelitySam and Ro discuss infidelity. Topics Include:
Fornication vs. Adultery
Playing House
Work Spouses
Adult Entertainment
Secret Texting
Intimacy With Your Spouse2019-03-2642 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastFruitful Over BusySam and Ro discuss being fruitful over busy in Christian social influencer culture.2019-02-2637 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Dangers Of Idolizing The Five Love LanguagesSam and Ro discuss The Dangers of Idolizing The Five Love Languages. Topics include:
What are the five love languages?
How We Felt About Them Initially/Change of Heart That We Want To express with you
Its Easy To Love Those That Love You (Matthew 5:46)
That Sounds Like A Personal Problem
Idolize Me Culture
Sanctification Timeline: God’s or Yours?
Compatibility2019-01-2243 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastGod Vs. Your Vision BoardSam and Ro do their first podcast of the year titled “God Vs. Your Vision Board” to kick off 2019. Topics include:
Let Your Yes Be Your Yes & Your No Be Your No
It’s Cut Off Season! (Insert Sarcasm Here)
Law of Attraction vs. God’s Sovereignty
The True Art To Moving In Silence
Changing Anytime2019-01-0827 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastThank U, Next: Are Millennials Truly Satisfied With Casual Dating?Sam and Ro expand on secular song "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande
Topics Include:
If You Knew Who You Spouse Would Be From The Beginning of Time, Would You Change Your Past Relationships or Experiences?
Lessons From Our Exes?
-who deserves the thanks?
-when God gives us over to our unwise desires
-should partners be used as education
Casual Dating
-do millennials truly enjoy it?
-how enjoyable is casual intimacy?
How Do Christian Courtships Differ From Casual/Serial Dating?
-dating is for how, courtship is for who
Intentional Questions To Prevent The Dating Grey Area2018-12-0635 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Church Search: Being Selective, Anxiety & Getting Past Church HurtSam and Ro discuss the process of choosing a new church. Topics include:
Setting The Foundation of Your Marriage With God
The Church Search: What Should You Know About The Church You Want To Join?
-making sure it is a good fit for you, teaching, discipling, leadership
-is it wrong to ask for your church's financial reports?
The Church Hurt
-getting past church hurt (previous and present)
-why do we look at church/Christians as a no hurt zone?
Community
-what does church community look like for you?
-overcoming anxiety with joining a new church2018-11-2839 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastLeaving And Cleaving Part Two: Friends & Social GroupsSam and Ro continue their leaving and cleaving podcast by discussing how new marriage priorities impact friendships and social groups.
Topics Include:
Is It Necessary For Your Friends To Get Along With Your Spouse?
What If You Spouse Doesn't Care For Your Friends?
-do you have to end a friendship just because your spouse doesn't like them?
We Can't Kick It The Way We Used To
-opposite sex friendships
What To Do When You Are At Conflict With Your Friend's Spouse...Or Your Spouse's Friend
-some things just won't work if Christ isn't in the center
-you won't understand Christ's...2018-11-0742 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastLeaving & Cleaving: The Feelings No One Talks AboutSam and Ro discuss what leaving and cleaving looks like, as well as the feelings that come with starting your own family.
Topics Include:
Symbolism of Marriage for Husband & Wife
Imposter Syndrome
-are you qualified for this new role?
Anger
-going another way than your parents
Sadness
-missing your parents
Happiness
-the joys of starting a family2018-10-3124 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWho Pays For What, Paying Off Our Home At 26 & Our Debt Free JourneySam and Ro discuss money, as it is the foundation of many things and can be a sensitive point in marriage if not controlled. They also answer the question they have recently been asked the most: how did you pay off your home? Topics Include:
Money is one of the top leading things for divorce?
Joint Account Experience
To Split or Not To Split (Bills)
Paying Off Our Home
Reasons Why You Are Having Trouble With Money
Being A Steward Over God’s Blessings2018-10-2437 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastPhysical Expectations In Marriage? Why Don't Pastors Talk About Gluttony?Check out our new podcast titled: "Physical Expectations In Marriage? Why Don’t Pastor’s Talk About Gluttony?”
Some key points:
God Gives Us Food As A Gift/Pleasure
Why The Church Doesn’t Talk About Gluttony?
Body Shaming vs. Accountability
Exercise Is An Excuse?
Using Being A Church Leader or A “Good Mom or Dad” As An Excuse?
Grace In Physical Expectations2018-10-1135 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastGender Roles & Grace Within ThemRochelle & Samuel Discuss Gender Roles & Grace
Topics Include:
1. Equal Worth vs. Equal Roles
2. Why Do Women View Family As An Attack on Their Strength
3. Melting Masculinity: Why Don't Men Want To Lead Anymore?
4. Bills: To Split Or Not To Split?2018-09-2543 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastFaith, Family, FriendsSam & Ro talk about the structure of God, Family & Friends in your household. Topics include how to create a devotional schedule and pray in front of your spouse, how to establish boundaries in family and friendships, how to resolve conflict in other relationships and endure long suffering with others.2018-09-1156 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastMeet The Soyoolas! How To Pronounce Our Last Name & Wedding RecapSam & Rochelle are back after a short break of wedding planning and getting married.2018-09-0432 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastIs A Relationship Supposed To Make Me Happy?Happy Valentines Day! If you celebrate it, we hope that you have a great day according to your means, and we hope that you enjoy this podcast.
Topics Include:
1. Contently Pursuing God
-what is true happiness?
2. Pleasure vs. Happiness
-sometimes when we say we want happiness we are really saying “I want what pleasures me”
3. Happiness Is An Emotion
-what happens when you’re not happy?
4. Happiness Requires Sacrificing
-so many times you watch relationship content and it’s all about what you can do to make your significant other happy as opposed to what you can sacrifice to make them hap...2018-02-1443 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastEngaged! How We Met, Why Sam Asked My Mom To Court Me, Imposter Syndrome & MoreSam and Ro announce a new chapter in their lives and what it means for them.2017-11-2150 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastMarvin Sapp & RKelly, Lecrae & Ty Dolla, Tasha Cobbs & Nicki Minaj? Let's Talk "Gospel" MusicSam and Ro talk about the cross-genre trend in music, specifically the Christian community.2017-09-1933 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastTraveling While Celibate, Revisited A Year LaterAbout a year ago, I started the MFM Podcast with the debut podcast titled "Traveling While Celibate". Sam and I had just come from Puerto Rico for his 30th birthday and after over 2 years of abstinence (now about 3 years), I wanted to shed some light on how Sam and I travel while being a couple practicing celibacy.
Since then, our opinions on the topic have changed a little. From having conversations with our community of friends (which included some reproving)and becoming more wise, we decided to do this podcast over. The first time the podcast was just me, this...2017-08-2229 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastThe Idolization Of Marriage & Social Media Women MinistersToday we’re talking about the idolization of marriage and social media women ministers. I want to talk about this because not only is this something that I have been guilty of in the past, but it is something that I feel is the horrible new norm of young adult Christianity and it’s plaguing what Christianity really is.2017-06-2823 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastSanctification Takes TimeSam and Rochelle discuss the topic "Sanctification Takes Time". Bullet points include:
1. Being Overwhelmed By Christian Perfection
-the misconception that becoming saved makes all of your sin go away
-lack of transparency in the church, what does it truly mean to love your brother and sister in Christ?
-falling short, making you feel like you’re not called to do what God told you to do
2. Not An Excuse To Sin
-what is the difference in sin between a believer and a non-believer?
3. Being Intentional
-personal Development & Meditating On The Word
4. Needing Community
-surrounding yourself with people who are strong in...2017-06-0650 min
New Mercies I See: The Podcast5 Reasons Why Celibacy Is Not Your Ticket To HeavenToday we’re talking about sex. More specifically abstinence and celibacy. I’m pretty excited about this topic, because as a person practicing celibacy until marriage, I feel like this vantage point that I’m going to come from is a vantage point that is needed in the church, and needed badly. I’m titling this 5 Reasons Why Celibacy Is Not Your Ticket To Heaven, and I really think that you guys will be able to take something from this that will help you in your walk with Christ.2017-04-1815 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastBeauty, The Beast & The Bible?Today Sam and I discuss the movie Beauty & The Beast, and topics like:
1. How Belle's perfection compares to the highlight reel of social media
2. The Troubles of Flattery
3. Would we let our kids watch Disney?
4. Was the Beast really that much different from Gaston in regards to arrogance?
5. "If you convince enough women not to have kids, you can successfully kill a whole generation"
6. Good qualities of Belle
7. Why fathers are painted as weak in movies and women are painted as super-humans who can do no wrong/#MenAren'tCrap Syndrome society has right now
8...More because we talk too much lol2017-03-2355 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastYou Don't Always Have To Be The TeacherThis week, to continue the eighth installment of the nine part series, we will be talking about pride, biblical womanhood mentorship and how the desire we have to always be the teacher can be problematic.2017-02-2118 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastBlessed Are The PeacemakersEver feel like you are always the one mending things or being the example for others? Like some of your friendships or relationships wouldn’t be friendships or relationships if you stopped driving the ship? Is it hard to want to bring peace with your enemies? As women, we want to feel protected, even in our friendships. We want to know that the love is mutual and the friendship is solid. Once we feel like we are not being protected, we can be really resentful and we do not like being the peacemakers. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I have...2017-01-2521 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhat 2016 Taught Us About Courting Each Other, Feat. My CourtmateToday Sam and I talk about what 2016 has taught us about courting each other.2017-01-1741 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastFalse Femininity: Class Does Not Equal ChristianBiblically, what does it truly mean to be feminine?2017-01-1022 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastHaving Career Resentment?While the holidays are great times where families get together, it is also the time where families get together, meaning, the time where everyone wants to meddle into your business. Are you dating, when are you getting married, how is school, what are you studying again, is there any money in that, I don’t think you should, and any and every other question family will bring themselves to ask.
Now, I don’t want to beat a dead horse and say what has been said many times before. I think that there are enough podcasts, books, social media posts that...2016-11-2317 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastNew Year, New Standards: The Friendship Low-DownYou may be evaluating or re-evaluating your circle of friends, or maybe you’re like I was, just trying to figure out how to tackle the idea of friendship.
This week, I want to talk about what I’ve learned about friendship and how I plan to move forward in friendship moving forward. I’ve had my share of changes, up and downs, regret, fall-outs, love and hate, all in the name of friendship. It took a while, but through the years, I’ve developed a system that works for me in regards to friendships and I would love to share 4...2016-11-1821 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastMental Health: Being Open About My AnxietyI hope that you guys have had a great week. This week, I want to talk about needing therapy. This year my mental issues hit me more than ever, and while as I said earlier, the year of 24 was awesome, there were some moments where I was really in an extremely dark place. As a Christian, this is something that I feel like a lot of us may be going through, but we may not know how to get help, because we don’t know where to start. or maybe some of you are hiding some deep secrets because you ca...2016-11-0316 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastChristian Conflict, I Lied When I Said I Forgave YouChristian Conflict, I Lied When I Said I Forgave You by Rochelle Soyoola2016-10-2033 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastI'm Done Apologizing For Being Christian Around YouOkay so If you’ve read any content from MFM lately then you’ll see that my 25th birthday is approaching and it is driving me crazy to say the least. And you know, while I am excited, I’m getting really really anxious about a lot of things. Trying to think about all of the things you want to embody to be the woman you aspire to be is a lot of pressure, but I do think that there should come a point where a woman knows who she is, what she wants, and is consistent to those things.
So, I...2016-10-1323 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastBeing More Of A ServantBesides being a philanthropist, how can we serve God daily in practical ways?2016-09-2913 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhat I Will Tell My Future Family About Race/RacismNow in light of the recent Tulsa shooting and all of the other shootings that have taken place, I often wonder, what am I going to tell my future family about race? With all of the chaos going on, what do I say to my children and how do I support my husband and our family in our stance on race?
Keyword phase here is what I will tell MY future children about race.
So after doing some statistical research and thinking, I’ve come up with some things, and I’ve decided to share three of them.2016-09-2127 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastGirl. Why The Recipes?This weeks podcast is basically continuing the flow we were on, in regards to the site and why things are the way they are. We’ve talked about family and now I wanted to address the recipes.2016-08-2908 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhen Is The Right Time For Marriage?Originally I was actually planning on doing another podcast topic today, but a couple days ago, I got a message from someone asking me to give my thoughts on a topic and based on the question, I thought that a podcast would be the best outlet for a response. The message reads:
Hi Rochelle. I would love to hear your thoughts and a future topic centered around the "timing" of marriage. As a millennial about to get married next year, I've seen SO MANY misconceptions. Woman think they can plan when they will get married to the point that when...2016-08-2212 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastWhy Marriage:Family Is ImportantToday I want to talk about why family is important, specifically marriage. What’s the point of it all anyway? When we hear the word “marriage”, specifically when it comes from a woman, we automatically think, “here goes another girl pressed about a ring. In a rush to be married, obsessing over men.” While I do agree that there are some girls that cross that thin line and make the idea of marriage their idol instead of God, I’m proud of myself for not being one of those girls. Give a woman more credit than thinking marriage is only important to...2016-08-1209 min
New Mercies I See: The PodcastTraveling While CelibateI want to address the elephant in the room when it comes to traveling, fornication. Right?
This is something you’re either great at, failing miserably at, or maybe it’s preventing you from traveling at all. In this girl chat, I provide 4 awesome tips for you to not only enjoy your travels, but to make sure you are honoring Christ when you do.2016-07-2707 min