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Upper Room ConversationsAn Invitation: Rest for Your SoulText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. If your spirit feels weary or if you’ve been carrying burdens too long, this episode is a tender invitation to return to the feet of Jesus. Let Him carry what you were never meant to hold. There is rest here.In this sacred moment of Upper Room Conversations, Rosalyn gently invites you to lay down what’s heavy and draw near to the One who restores souls. Through heartfelt storytelling, honest reflection, and the anchoring truth of Scripture, she explores what it really mean...2025-07-231h 24Upper Room ConversationsFinding Freedom: A Pathway through People PleasingText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. This spiritually rich episode (originally an Instagram live session) invites you to break free from people-pleasing and the fear of what others think. Grounded in biblical wisdom, Rosalyn shares Paul’s teaching and Daniel’s bold example to help you find true freedom in Christ. With an approachable, practical style, this conversation calls you to seek God’s plan and approval over human praise and live with an eternal perspective. Listen in for encouragement, practical insights, and a deeper connection with Jesus as you grow in faith...2025-07-091h 14Upper Room ConversationsDo We Love God For Real?Text me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. In this episode, we explore the profound question of whether we truly love God and what that love looks like in our daily lives. We will be reading through 1 John which highlights the importance of obedience to God's commandments as a reflection of our love for Him, discussing the necessity of repentance for every ChristianTalking about the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding us dailyThrough personal anecdotes and scriptural references, Rosalyn encourages all of us to prioritize eternal values over worldly distractions and to em...2025-06-251h 06Upper Room ConversationsA New Thing: Welcome to the Upper RoomText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. WELCOME TO OUR NEW SHOW! In this premier episode of Upper Room Conversations, our host, Rosalyn Davis introduces the new podcast purpose while reflecting on her journey of growing in Christ and the evolution of her ministry, Taking Up Space. She shares her experiences of personal conviction and surrender, as well as the importance of rededicating her mission to God. In this introduction episode Rosalyn emphasizes the need for self-reflection, confronting pride, and seeking God's guidance in all aspects of life as she sets t...2025-06-1123 minUpper Room ConversationsExodus 32: How Patience Protects UsText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. Welcome back family!In this week's episode, our host, Rosalyn Davis, deep-dives into the rich text of Exodus 32. This episode highlights the character of God and examines the character of His chosen people, and the men He chose to lead them, Aaron and Moses. Prepare to hear about having patience in your faith, the consequences of idolatry, the nature of God's forgiveness, and the character of a good leader. Whether you are a leader or under the leadership of others -- this conversation is...2025-06-1147 minUpper Room ConversationsA NEW CHAPTER BEGINS: Welcome to the Upper Room Conversations PodcastText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. After a period of stillness and seeking the Lord's direction, God invited Rosalyn to do a new thing in her heart that would then be reflected in every area of her life. As a result of the surrender, Creating Space podcast is no longer, and Upper Room Conversations is here! Upper Room Conversations is a not just a podcast, but a sacred space for followers of Jesus to discuss His character, His Word, His Kingdom, and how all of that applies to our daily l...2025-06-0900 min
Butterfly BeingShadow Change: The Shadow Self _ Meeting Your Unconscious MotivationSend us a textIn this episode, we met our shadow self and begin to understand how what sits in the shadows acts as unconscious motivations that influence our thoughts, feelings and actions. We are continuing to uncovering the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions with the intent to integrate the shadow aspects into our conscious awareness to be whole and united as our full self. Support the show2024-12-1234 minButterfly BeingButterfly Being: I Am Who I Am Chapter 1Send us a textThis reading is the first chapter of my book titled SURVIVE: Triggering Event. This chapter looks back at the raw and painful night that rocked my world and challenged everything I knew to be true for years to come and is a prelude to the fantastic journey that I would undertake to find my authentic voice. Support the show2024-12-0537 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: Social Conditioning and Collective BeliefsSend us a textIn this episode, we explore the effects of social conditioning and collective beliefs and how they become the shadows influencing our behavior, beliefs, and perceived values in the shadow of our acts. We are uncovering the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions. Support the show2024-12-0529 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: The Role of Fear and ResistenceSend us a textIn this episode, we explore the role of fear and resistance in shadow change, uncovering the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions. Fear and resistance will always be a part of the journey of transformation. But by shining a light on these hidden forces, by understanding where they come from and how they manifest, we can begin to take back our power. Support the show2024-11-2657 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: The Invisible Hand_Understanding Subconscious InfluencesSend us a textIn this episode, we continue our journey into shadow change, uncovering the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions. We'll explore how subconscious influences—like early conditioning, cultural norms, and biases—quietly guide our thoughts and actions. Through relatable stories and examples, we'll reveal how recognizing these unseen influences can empower us to grow and make more intentional choices.Support the show2024-11-1936 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: An Exploration of Hidden InfluencesSend us a textChange. A simple word, yet one that holds incredible depth and significance. Every one of us has experienced it—sometimes willingly, sometimes against our will. Change is constant; it is the very essence of life. It shapes our journey from birth until our final moments, yet, despite its inevitability, many of us struggle with it. Why is that?Join me as we embark on the first of a 13 week journey that will explore Shadow Change. We’re going to explore transformation through the lens of the Change Catalyst. We’ll loo...2024-11-1129 minUpper Room ConversationsRepentance is Renewal with Mark GodboltText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. In this thought-provoking episode, Rosalyn interviews her brother in Christ, Mark Godbolt. Mark is a son, husband of Jade Godbolt (formerly LipstickNCurls), father of 5, brother, uncle, creative, and leader of The Memo for Men. They discuss topics such as repentance, forgiveness, humility, and how to live as a child of God. Mark shares his powerful testimony of healing and repentance and how it has transformed how he shows up as a partner, father, friend, and leader. You'll also hear gems such as :...2024-07-121h 35Upper Room ConversationsBonus Epsiode: Activate Your PowerText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. Have you ever woke up just feeling like "today is going to be one of those days."? Or maybe the day starts out fine, but one less-than-desirable situation happens and it feels like your whole day is thrown off track!Well, Rosalyn is here to remind + encourage you to ACTIVATE YOUR POWER! Because of Jesus' victory and the power of the Holy Spirit, who is our Helper, we can course-correct our day at any moment.Take a listen to this episode to...2024-07-0310 minUpper Room ConversationsOutcomes of Comparison and Navigating Challenges with GodText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. In this vulnerable season opener, host Rosalyn Davis reflects on the first season of Creating Space podcast and shares what led to its abrupt ending. She shares her challenges with overthinking, comparison, and losing sight of the original plan (God's), which led to burnout. Rosalyn opens up about her experience with postpartum depression and the mindset that allowed for it to give way to deep spiritual growth. The exciting mission & vision of Taking Up Space ministry is shared and Rosalyn expresses her excitement for th...2024-06-0537 min
better things podcastwhen Christ + mental health collide, with Rosalyn Davishow do we navigate mental health challenges as christians? is it okay to mix Jesus and other spiritual practices? how does identity tie into our mental health? Join me, your host Yvette, and Rosalyn Davis, the founder and creator of WEARETAKINGUPSPACE, in a vulnerable, candid conversation about where Christ meets mental health.2024-05-1846 minButterfly BeingHosting a Dinner Party - A daughter interviewing her momSend us a text"Mom - I need to interview you for a podcast assignment" - I said to my mom as I settled into the coach of her upper basement office after school. She had just finished her last conference call. "Oh and by the way, we need to do it tonight because it is due tomorrow.""OK - let me wrap work honey and we'll get it done." mom replied. That's my mom - always ready and able to fit in where, when and however needed!My mom never disappoints to bri...2024-05-1604 minButterfly BeingButterfly Being: A Course in Change - Part 3 (FINAL PODCAST EPISODE!)Send us a textThere is a process to becoming something new. In my book Butterfly Being, While a new creation eventually emerges as a monarch butterfly, the process of metamorphosis is not about being a Caterpillar or a butterfly, but really about the journey from Caterpillar to butterfly. This course in change explores cause and effect and the space in between where change occurs. Join me for part three where we close out the course in change and the PODCAST! I KNOW. I am nothing if not obedient! The work is now done. Please en...2024-03-292h 07Butterfly BeingButterfly Being: A Course in Change - Part 2Send us a textThere is a process to becoming something new. In my book Butterfly Being, While a new creation eventually emerges as a monarch butterfly, the process of metamorphosis is not about being a Caterpillar or a butterfly, but really about the journey from Caterpillar to butterfly. This course in change explores cause and effect and the space in between where change occurs. Join me for part two where we explore levels of awareness and insertion to ignite change.Support the show2024-02-251h 04Butterfly BeingButterfly Being: A Course in Change - Part 1Send us a textThere is a process to becoming something new. In my book Butterfly Being, While a new creation eventually emerges as a monarch butterfly, the process of metamorphosis is not about being a Caterpillar or a butterfly, but really about the journey from Caterpillar to butterfly. This course in change explores cause and effect and the space inbwtween where change occurs. Support the show2024-02-1750 minButterfly BeingFate versus ChoiceSend us a textYou ever wonder why your will to accomplish something is not enough to actually accomplish that thing? ever reflect on your intent to do or not do something versus you action that conflicts with your intent? Today we are exploring fate versus choice - how the true nature of choice is to align with a greater will and purpose. We will explore this with some biblical content that highlights mans will versus God's in the execution of faithfulness.Support the show2024-02-1028 minButterfly BeingPatience, Faithfulness & Open-mindedness: Exploring the Characteristics of the Teachers of God (from A Course in Miracles)Send us a textIn 2023 we begin the discussion of the characteristics of the teachers of God. We have covered the first seven characteristics in prior episodes. They are Trust, Honesty, Tolerance, Gentleness, Joy, Defenselessness and Generosity. Today's episode takes on an exploration of the last three characteristics: Patience, Faithfulness and Open-Mindedness. Let's now explore what the development of characteristics entails and wrap up our exploration of the ten characteristics of the teachers of God. Support the show2024-02-0356 minButterfly BeingJoy, Defenselessness & Generosity : Exploring the Characteristics of the Teachers of God (from A Course in Miracles)Send us a textIn 2023 we begin the discussion of the characteristics of the teachers of God. We have covered the first four characteristics in prior episodes. They are Trust, Honesty, Tolerance and Gentleness. Today's episode takes on an exploration of the next three characteristics: Joy, Defenselessness & Generosity. Let's now explore what the development of characteristics entails. Support the show2024-01-2738 minButterfly BeingTolerance & Gentleness : Exploring the Characteristics of the Teachers of God (from A Course in Miracles)Send us a textIn 2023 we begin the discussion of the characteristics of the teachers of God with a focus on Honesty. in 2024, we have covered both Trust and Honesty. The third and fourth characteristics found in the book - a course in Miracles are Tolerance and Gentleness. Today's episode takes on an exploration of these characteristics. Lets now explore what the development of Tolerance and Gentleness entails. Support the show2024-01-201h 10Butterfly BeingMartin Luther King (MLK) Day: Special EpisodeSend us a textJoin me if you will on this federal holiday to commemorate the man behind the day. I am going to read MLK's I have a dream speech to get into the mind of the man that has left a lasting imprint on the world. Support the show2024-01-1525 minButterfly BeingHonesty : Exploring the Characteristics of the Teachers of God (from A Course in Miracles)Send us a textWe are repeating the episode on Honesty originally released in December, now in order as the second characteristic of God's Teachers, as defined in A Course in Miracles.Honesty is consistency. In this episode we'll explore what consistency looks like in living with the fruition of this characteristic as a Teacher of God. Support the show2024-01-1339 minButterfly BeingTrust: Exploring the Characteristics of the Teachers of God (from A Course in Miracles)Send us a textIn 2023 we begin the discussion of the characteristics of the teachers of God with a focus on Honesty, the second characteristics found in the book - a course in Miracles. Having received the call to explore the characters of God's Teachers, as communicated in A Course in Miracles, I go where the spirit leads me. Today's episode takes us to the first such quality, Trust - the bedrock on which all other characteristics stand.In this episode we'll explore what the development of trust entails. S...2024-01-0646 minButterfly Being2024: New Year Intention SettingSend us a textThis episode sets the intention of Butterfly Being - the podcast and the book for 2024. It's going to be explosive!Support the show2023-12-3153 minButterfly Being2023 Year End Reflection: The Stone the Builder RefusedSend us a textThe stone that the builder refused is the Topic and theme of today's reflection over the events of 2023. We are looking back – a self-reflection of 2023 to extract the themes and lessons learned through my experience this year. We'll explore the seeds that blossomed into the expansion of my authentic being and my standing on the stone once refused now in its rightful position as the foundation of the work I am called to do with the cornerstone now laid. Support the show2023-12-301h 58Butterfly BeingSpirit Leading- An Exploration of HonestySend us a textHaving received the call to explore the characters of God's Teachers, as defined in A Course in Miracles, I go where the spirit leads me. To start - Honesty is the characteristic that called to open this new series. Honesty is consistency. In this episode we'll explore what consistency looks like in living with the fruition of this characteristic as a Teacher of God. Support the show2023-12-2351 minButterfly Being2023 Fall Winter Reflections: The FOCUS Needed to Birth VisionSend us a textToday I am sharing 3 audio files from my library from the period of maturation of the vision that has been growing in me. The three files aim to explore the focus that is required to birth a baby – a vision, a dream. You’ve done all the work to get to the end. But the baby is not born, until the baby is born. It requires attention to detail to create the most ideal atmosphere for the maturing through readiness for birth. You can certainly get distracted in this phase and find your Visio...2023-12-1640 minButterfly BeingLearning to Understand the Journey of Alchemy - Through MeSend us a textLead by the spirit to release this episode, I yield. I will not introduce it beyond that but you should listen!Support the show2023-12-0948 minButterfly Being2023 Fall Winter Reflections_ Super-Insight and Super-HeroSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This episode is rich in insights and cycles - how they repeat themselves if the work required to see them through to fruition is not completed in the season of oppurtunity. Additionally, we explore the concept of being a super hero and inspired my...2023-12-0243 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: Evaluating Choices Before ActingSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This episode is a morning contemplation focused on a new energy that has landed in my being. It is the energy of a person and the stirring of old perspectives based on prior history and how that now stood up to my current mo...2023-11-1846 minButterfly BeingMorning Contemplation: Standing OutSend us a textCURRENT SEASON Contemplation:Today’s contemplation included a story that helped to reveal personal insights into the call to Standout. Feeling the draw to publish this contemplation from this week now, I yeild.This episode connects a moment where I am drawn by Devine Guidance to my action - yielding to find the fullness of that which calls. The order to STAND OUT has been calling me over the past few days. As I entered contemplation this morning, from the Akasha – the completion unfolded in a trinity to reach my aware...2023-11-1149 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: Facing Resistance in Changing BehaviorsSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This episode is a reflection on facing the resistance that meets moments of changing behaviors. It contemplates my experience becoming aware of resistance as a natural part of inserting intentional change and how to discipline my Now Faith to be impartial to challenge, fo...2023-11-0443 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: Everything You Need & Lesson of LossSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. Todays reflections include one which explores the vast space of my inner being and the contemplation of a familiar voice reminding me that everything I needed to be authentic and for well being resides in me. The second recording I am sharing from t...2023-10-2826 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: Understanding ChoiceSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This episode gives insight into the Mindset Matters series that was manifesting itself into form at the moment of this recording. This episode shares the revelation of Choice in my own journey and the awareness of the role it would play in my pu...2023-10-2121 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: Judgement and Learning with WisdomSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This episode visits my reflection of judgement and a second episode that talks about learning with wisdom. We will end the year with a special episode bridging the years 2023 and 2024. Until then, enjoy some of my most intimate conversations with se...2023-10-1452 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: Beginner MindsetSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This episode ask that you give your self permission to be brilliant;liant and explores my journey into a beginners mindset. We will end the year with a special episode bridging the years 2023 and 2024. Until then, enjoy some of my most intimate conv...2023-10-0745 minButterfly Being2023 Off Season Reflections: I know Who I AMSend us a textFor the months of October through December, Butterfly Being is offline as it relates to new recordings being published. But as a special bonus, I have lined up episodes from my audio archive to keep you entertained and thinking new thoughts that aim to curate new mindsets. This first episodes lays the foundation for the archive sharing that will commence over the next could months as I prepare for the next live episode that will bring us into the new year. If how you end matters, than how you begin matters. We...2023-09-2428 minButterfly BeingCuration: Step 3 of Shadow Change StrategySend us a textIts the season finale and its one you will not want to miss... Today we are diving right in to the last step in the process of the change execution model we have been framing for the last few weeks. We are exploring the concept of Curation to understand in experience how ones goes about curating a changed narrative in their being. Lets start by stacking the steps together to see the ladder of wholeness in the strategy and then break down curation to see its part.2023-09-172h 32Butterfly BeingInsertion - Step Two of Shadow Change StrategySend us a textIn the last module of the iService course, we dove into Monitoring Your Thoughts which is Part 1 of the Shadow Change Strategy Execution Execution). Today we will take a deep dive into Part 2 – Insertion.So – you have done the self-assessment exercise – what now. Now - let’s make sense of what your data says about you so that we can understand where there is a need to change. As we gain understanding, our desire to change will be influenced by the awareness of the need to chang...2023-09-091h 30Upper Room ConversationsApproaching Vulnerability, Social Anxiety and Comments SectionsText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. In this weeks episode Rosalyn responds to a very important W.E. Time question: how do we approach vulnerability when we have a fear of rejection? Other topics you’ll here in this episode:social anxiety and small talkhaving more grace in the commentsbeing a safe space for your loved ones Do you have a topic you’d like to receive some Wisdom and Encouragement (W.E.) on? Send it to us on Instagram @TheCreatingSpacePod or email to hello@wearetakingupspace.com.Supp...2023-09-0636 minButterfly BeingMonitoring Your Thoughts – Step One of Shadow Change StrategySend us a textEternal life is rich and abundantly provisioned for. If your mind is constantly in thoughts of lack, you are not living the promise of eternal life which is available now. I can either sit in the sea of despair that is the fertile soil of thoughts of lack or I can move to the sea of abundance with the thought of the cornucopia of plenty. In order to challenge your thoughts, you have to be monitoring your thoughts. What do you think is true? This question begs you do not respond w...2023-09-031h 27Upper Room ConversationsOn Marriage: Arguing Enough, Expectations and How to Know If You’re ReadyText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. You asked, we answered! In this requested episode Rosalyn speaks to some very important topics about marriage such as: transitioning from single to married, what makes a healthy marriage, and what questions should someone ask themselves before marriage. You’ll also hear discussion about: couples’ finances, becoming the spouse your marriage needs and building authentic relationships with your in laws. In this week’s episode we also introduced a new segment! From now on we will be having W.E. (Wisdom and Encouragement) Time. I...2023-08-3053 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: Part 3Send us a textThis episode gives a tactical execution plan for excercising strategic change presented in a framework that includes actionable instructions framed through Self-assessment, Insertion and Curation. We are targeting the shadow of thought in this final part of our Shadow Change series and issuing instructions to begin the work of identifying, targeting, and curating intentional thought change that aim to serve us well.Support the show2023-08-181h 24Upper Room ConversationsA Call to Live BoldlyText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. Do you stand out, or do you blend in with everyone else? Culture tells us a lot of things -- a lot of it is wrong. So much of what culture encourages leaves us hopeless, heartbroken, bitter, and lost. Believers should be standing out amongst the crowd as examples of love, peace, forgiveness, tenderness, kindness, hope and redemption. The way we conduct ourselves should point people to the love and power of God. Are you ready to shine your light for others to see?2023-08-1615 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: Part 2Send us a textWe are talking Shadows - Part Two. This is a continuation of a three part series where we explore the Shadows of our being and insert tools into our toolkit to be able to identify what light source is casting it's Shadow in ur being and to help inject the change that moves you to your best version of self.Support the show2023-08-1556 minUpper Room ConversationsInvestigating our Preferences, Letting God Do a New Thing and Mindful ConfrontationText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. When God gives you a right now word, you can’t wait for the lights, camera, action of a studio session to share it. In this “intimately recorded” episode, Rosalyn talks managing others’ emotions, rejection, and making room for new gifts to shine. Although brief, this mini episode is packed with wisdom! Don't be afraid to re-listen and share with friends. Support the show----- Support Upper Room Conversations Podcast Connect with us on Instagram For all o...2023-08-0914 minButterfly BeingShadow Change: Part 1Send us a textWe are talking Shadows. We are talking Change. We are framing a new method called Shadow Change. If you are spiritually afraid of the dark, This might insert some light to illuminate the way to changed outcomes.Support the show2023-08-051h 03Upper Room ConversationsJournal Session: Living Out Our IntentionsText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. Life moves fast. If we’re not careful we could find ourselves living from a place of comparison, reaction or worry rather than intention. Slow down with us for a moment as we investigate and clarify our intentions in 3 core areas: communication, work/career, and relationships. Support the show----- Support Upper Room Conversations Podcast Connect with us on Instagram For all other communications or information, send us a message at hello@wear...2023-08-0223 minUpper Room ConversationsBirth story #1: Advocating for Yourself when the Plan ChangesText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. Birth plans are a big topic in the birth education and planning community. Parents-to-be are encouraged to plan where and how they would like to labor, share their ideal environment for birth, how they would like to manage contractions, preferences for the first few hours after birth and soooo much more. But what happens when the plan has to change? In this episode Rosalyn shares the drastic differences between how it started vs how it ended and what kept her going in between. Topics y...2023-08-0242 minUpper Room ConversationsMother-Daughter Conversation: Relationship over Religion, Faith for the Little Things and Living Holy in Your 20s with Veronica BillingsleyText me! Let your voice be heard in the Upper Room. In this heart-warming episode Rosalyn interviews her mom on the best quality she inherited from: living by faith. Ms. Veronica shares her testimony of how she became saved in her 20s, brought her husband to Christ and raised children who loved Him. Other topics you will hear in this episode:What to do when your soul is tired.The difference between condemnation and conviction.God restoring the things that we give up.How to get more out of your life. Rosalyn’s Chri...2023-08-0243 min