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Believe & SpeakOvercoming Doubt with Mercy: Lessons from Jude 20-22 📖Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she unpacks Jude 20-22 to explore how we can overcome doubt, silence the condemning voices, and strengthen our faith. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKEJoin Shawna for a hope-filled message and gain insight into what the Bible says about building yourself up in faith, praying in the power of the Holy Spirit, and showing mercy to those whose faith is wavering.🔍 What You’ll Learn:What to do when condemned for your doubt.The role of prayer in overcoming doubt. How to keep yourself in God’s love.Let's journey...2025-05-0715 minBelieve & SpeakWhen Hope is Hard, Try This Faith-Building Practice!If you need assurance that hope never disappoints when it’s rooted in biblical truth, then this message is for you. Drawing from Romans 5, Shawna Marie Bryant invites you to believe and speak that hope is not a disappointing fantasy.  ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKEThe hope the Bible talks about isn’t wishful thinking. The hope the Bible talks about is firm conviction. God doesn’t want us to simply “hope for the best.” He wants us to put our hope in Him.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Why hope never puts us to shame. How to pray for...2025-04-2317 minBelieve & SpeakHow to Find Rest for Your SoulIn this episode, we’re diving deep into Matthew 11:28-29, where Jesus invites us to find rest in Him. Shawna Marie Bryant talks about a lie a lot of us believe that works overtime to make us feel guilty. Maybe you’ve heard that lying voice in your head pushing you to take on burdens you were never meant to carry.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKEAre you feeling worn out and guilty for needing a break? You’re not alone! Together, we’ll explore how to recognize these burdens and learn to let them go. Discover the freedom t...2025-04-0914 minBelieve & SpeakWhy Their Opinions Don't Define You: How to Stand StrongIn this enlightening video, Shawna Marie Bryant explores the transformative power of declaring what you believe in faith. She shares from 2 Corinthians 4:13 and discusses how verbalizing Biblical truth can create a powerful cycle of believing and speaking affirmations about your identity.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKEResource to declare your true identity:https://shawnamariebryant.com/whoiam/Drown out the lies in the labels others have put on you. Learn to declare your true worth.🔍 What You’ll Learn:The power of speaking faith-filled words to drown out lies.The promise of speaking...2025-04-0214 minBelieve & SpeakOvercoming Adversity: The Power of Worship to Transform LivesIn this inspiring podcast, Shawna Marie Bryant shares the story in Acts 16:23-26 of Paul and Silas in prison, demonstrating that worshiping God in the darkest places can lead to a powerful witness leading to salvation. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE🔍 What You’ll Learn:• Praising God is not contingent on our circumstances• Why to pray and sing praises in the presence of unbelievers• Practical ways to incorporate worship into your daily routineDiscover that worship is your secret weapon, and transform your trials into triumphs!. ▶️ WATCH AND SHARE YO...2025-03-2616 minBelieve & SpeakLearn to TRUST again with GOD as Your Promise KeeperAre you struggling to trust God because of past hurts from untrustworthy people? Discover the unwavering faithfulness of the ultimate promise keeper in this inspiring video.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKEBased on 2 Corinthians 1:19-20, Shawna Marie Bryant explores how God's promises are always a resounding "Yes" in Jesus Christ. Unlike human promises that may falter, God's word is steadfast and true. 🔍 What You’ll Learn:God doesn’t waver between “Yes” and “No.”God always does what He says.God’s promises were fulfilled in Jesus Christ.If you’re struggling to trust God because you’v...2025-03-1917 minBelieve & SpeakFaith Under Fire: How Trials Reveal the True Strength of BeliefThis deep dive into 1 Peter 1:6-7 explores how life's trials and challenges can serve as a powerful testament to the authenticity of our faith. Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she discusses the transformative power of adversity and how it can strengthen our belief, deepen our resilience, and draw us closer to our purpose.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE If you’re feeling like an overpowered, outnumbered underdog, this message is for you.🔍 You’ll Discover:Things really do get better.Relatively speaking, trials don’t last long.Trials can make us bitter or better.▶️ LISTEN...2025-02-2614 minBelieve & SpeakFeeling Outnumbered? Discover Joshua's Secret to Winning Battles!Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she reflects on the puzzling answer the commander of the army of the Lord gave to Joshua just outside of Jericho.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE If you’re feeling like an overpowered, outnumbered underdog, this message is for you.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Where is God when I’m facing a fight?How do I prepare for battle?What can I do to ensure victory?Delve into Joshua 5:13-6:2 and discover the posture Joshua took that opened him up to God’s unusual battle strategy for winning. ▶️ ...2025-02-1914 minBelieve & Speak3 Things WOMEN Need to Know About Their Worth!This message is especially for women with self-doubt, who don’t always recognize their incredible worth. We’re going to dive into the creation story and learn a Hebrew word that describes the incredible value of women and our place in this world. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she shows you from scripture that women were created by God in a purposeful way for a profound reason. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: - What God said before creating the first woman- Proof God created women for a profound reason 2025-02-1213 minBelieve & SpeakYour Life Matters: Discover God’s Guidance in Psalm 37:23-24!Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she explores how God’s knowledge of the details in your life plays a key role in providing you with God’s guidance, especially when you’re getting mixed messages about which direction to go. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Drawing from the promises in Psalm 37:23-24, Shawna offers insight into making informed choices when the road ahead is uncertain. 🔍 Discover your best course of action when aspects of your life seem like puzzle pieces that aren’t coming together.▶️ LISTEN AND SHARE Whether you're facing challenges or seeking clar...2025-02-0512 minBelieve & SpeakGod's Mercy Awaits You 💚 Lamentations 3:19-23 Holds the KEY.In this uplifting podcast, Shawna Marie Bryant reflects on Lamentations 3:19-23, which reminds us of the profound mercy of God.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Join us as we explore why we don’t have to carry the heavy burdens of guilt and shame.🔍 What You’ll Learn:- The significance of God’s mercy in our lives- How to overcome feelings of guilt and shame- The power of faith to bring hope and renewal▶️ LISTEN AND SHARE Through God’s unfailing mercy, we can release our regre...2025-01-2914 minBelieve & SpeakBiblical Secrets About Patience That Will Change Your Life!Join Shawna Marie Bryant to discover how enduring trials and persevering in spite of the temptation to quit can strengthen our faith and lead to the ultimate reward—the crown of life.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE ✨ We’ll discuss:The difference between enduring and perseveringHow perseverance shapes our characterExplore the profound message of James 1:12, which highlights the conditional promise of receiving a blessing from God when you choose to persevere. Shawna’s testimony of pressing through a painful challenge will encourages you to hang in there. ▶️ LISTEN AND SHARE 🔔 Don’t forget to lik...2025-01-2215 minBelieve & SpeakBreak Free from Religious Guilt and Doubt!Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she dives deep into James 6-8 and uncovers EXACTLY who James called double-minded and unstable. Shawna knows what it’s like when the enemy of our souls beats us up with words taken out of context from the Bible.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE ✨ You'll break free from religious guilt and doubt as you discover:You can be a follower of Jesus and still have doubts.Your faith is powerful even if it’s small.Why your faith is an anchor in a sea of doubt.If you’ve been having int...2025-01-1513 minBelieve & SpeakWhat Would Jesus Say About Your Doubts?What’s the difference between disbelief and unbelief? Who can be trusted to tell the truth? Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she delves into Numbers 19:23 and other scriptures to find truth. ▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Recent Pew research and Gallup polls confirm that lack of trust is at an all-time high. There’s good reason to be skeptical. Trusted institutions from education to healthcare have lied to us and caused many to grow cynical. But some sources can still be trusted. We’re going to look at • What Jesus said to His friend who doubte...2025-01-0814 minBelieve & SpeakLet Go of the Past: Embrace Your Future!In this inspiring message, we dive deep into Isaiah 43:18-19 to discover that our past does not dictate our future. Join us as we explore the powerful message of renewal and hope that God offers us.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE ✨ You'll learn practical ways to:Get unstuck from the past.Move toward a brighter future.Pray over your next steps.Get unstuck from the pastMove toward a brighter futurePray over your next stepsWhether you're feeling weighed down by your history or simply seeking encouragement, this video is for yo...2025-01-0116 minBelieve & SpeakThe Christmas Story: A Soothing Reading of the Birth of JesusExperience the magic of Christmas through the beautifully soothing voice of Shawna Marie Bryant as she reads The Christmas Story from Luke 2:1-20, using the poetic language of the King James Version.Immerse yourself in the timeless narrative of Christ's nativity, from His humble birth in Bethlehem to the glorious angelic announcement to the shepherds. Shawna’s gentle narration brings the story to life, inviting you to reflect on the true meaning of the season.Whether you’re gathering with family, seeking a moment of peace, or simply wishing to reconnect with the spirit of Chri...2024-12-2509 minBelieve & SpeakThe Promised Son: Exploring Isaiah 9:6-7Join Shawna Marie Bryant in a deep dive into the powerful verses of Isaiah 9:6-7, which prophesy the coming of the Messiah. We explore the four remarkable characteristics of the Son: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Each title reveals profound truths about Jesus’s nature and purpose.Additionally, we’ll discuss the three consistent qualities of His government: justice, righteousness, and peace. Discover how these attributes shape the Kingdom of God and what they mean for us today.Whether you’re seeking spiritual insight or a deeper understanding of biblical prophe...2024-12-1812 minBelieve & SpeakHebrews 1:1-2 Insights on How God SpeaksIn this insightful video, Shawna Marie Bryant explores Hebrews 1:1-2 and discusses the profound ways God communicates with us today. Discover how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God and learn practical ways to tune in to His voice amid the noise of daily life.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE We’ll discuss:• What Jesus promised about hearing from God• How the Holy Spirit speaks for God• The role of prayer in listening to GodWe’ll cover the importance of scripture, prayer, and reflection in hearing from God, as well as how...2024-12-1112 minBelieve & SpeakThe Surprising Power of Blessing in Shaping Your Child's FutureIn this heartfelt video, Shawna Marie Bryant explores the profound impact of speaking a blessing over your children and shares practical ways to bless your children every day.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Discover what the Bible says about:• The spiritual significance of the blessing• Two huge benefits of blessing your children• Practical ways to bless your children every dayDrawing inspiration from the Priestly Blessing given by God in Numbers 6, Shawna reveals the spiritual significance of the blessing and highlights compelling reasons parents should bless their children. ▶️ WATCH...2024-12-0413 minBelieve & Speak3 Practical Steps to Discern God’s Path for YouJoin Shawna Marie Bryant as she delves into the timeless wisdom of Scripture and reveals three practical steps to discern God’s direction found in Psalm 25:4-5. Whether you're facing decisions big or small, Shawna will provide you with insights and encouragement to help you navigate life with confidence.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE We’ll discuss how to:Seek God’s pathEmbrace God’s teachingsTrust God's timingGo deeper in your journey of faith as you learn to pursue God's will and understand the importance of prayer and c...2024-11-2717 minBelieve & SpeakHow to Keep from Losing Hope. Here’s a Prayer for You!In times of uncertainty and struggle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lose hope. This uplifting video points to God as the source of hope. Join Shawna Marie Bryant as she explores what the Bible says about how you can overflow with hope no matter what.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Discover:Two qualities that keep us from losing hopeTwo elements that fill us with hopeOne proven strategy to overflow with hopeLearn a Bible-based prayer designed to renew your spirit and fill you with peace. Be encouraged to trust in God’s promised...2024-11-2016 minBelieve & SpeakThe Promise of John 14:14 – Ask Anything!In this enlightening video, Shawna Marie Bryant dives into the powerful message of John 14:14, where Jesus promises, "You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Shawna Marie Bryant will discuss:The reason for asking in Jesus's nameWhat the Bible says about asking and receiving.How to apply this promise in our daily livesWhether you're a seasoned believer or just curious about the Bible, this message will provide valuable insights and inspire you to ask and receive. Don't forget to like, share, and subs...2024-11-1314 minBelieve & SpeakGetting More of God's Strength When You’re WeakIn this inspiring video, we delve into 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NIV), where the Apostle Paul shares his unanswered prayer and why he is OK with it. Join us as we explore the concept of embracing our vulnerabilities and how they can lead to a deeper reliance on God.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Shawna Marie Bryant will discuss” The shocking reason for Paul's "thorn in the flesh" What Paul’s unanswered prayer teaches us about our strugglesOne sure-fire way to tap into God’s strength when you are weakIf you’ve got a “thorn” from unwelcome situa...2024-11-0617 minBelieve & SpeakFaith in the Face of the Impossible: Lessons from Mark 9:22-24In this video, we dive into Mark 9:22-24, where a desperate father seeks healing for his son and grapples with doubt in the face of an impossible situation. Join us as we explore how faith can transform our approach to challenges that seem insurmountable.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE Shawna Marie Bryant shares practical steps to overcome unbeliefstrengthen your faithnavigate moments of uncertainty Whether you're facing personal struggles, relationship issues, or any daunting obstacles, this message will inspire you to trust God to do the impossible. ▶️ LISTEN AND SHARE Don't forget...2024-10-3014 minBelieve & SpeakUnleashing the Power of a Dedicated Prayer PartnerIn this inspiring video, we dive deep into the transformative power of prayer and the incredible impact of having a dedicated prayer partner. Drawing from Matthew 18:19-20, we explore what Jesus said about the strength found in unity and agreement in prayer.Join us as we discuss:- The biblical premise for partnering in prayer- Personal testimonies of how prayer partnerships have changed lives- Practical tips for finding and nurturing a prayer partner relationship- The spiritual benefits of praying together and how it can deepen your...2024-10-1614 minBelieve & Speak🌟 Overcome the DARKNESS in Your Life Today! 🌟In this powerful teaching from Isaiah 60:1-2, Shawna Marie Bryant explores the profound message of hope and transformation that God offers us.▶️ SUBSCRIBE AND LIKEAre you discouraged by the darkness in the world? This message will guide you through the illuminating words of Isaiah, encouraging you to rise and shine, for your light has come!▶️ LISTEN AND SHAREJoin us as we delve into:- Two things we can expect about the darkness.- One thing we can do about it.Don’t let the shadows...2024-10-0913 minBelieve & Speak3 great healing miracles of God!Why does the Bible say God heals all my diseases when He doesn’t? A tough question like that can cloud our understanding of God, but the right focus clears away doubt.
Focusing on the good things God has done may not change bad things we might currently be struggling with, but the right focus will change our attitude. Today I’ll share three good things God has done from Psalm 103 to help us keep the right focus.
Psalm 103 was written by David, the King of Israel who did heroic things like kill Goliath. He also did bad things like adul...2023-09-1309 minBelieve & Speak3 reasons to let God out of the box.If you’ve ever put God in a box and decided there’s only so much that He can do, then I’ve got some encouraging words for you. Nothing is too hard for God. Today, I’m going to share three insights from the OT book of Jeremiah that show us why we can expect more from God. So get ready to believe God for the impossible!
I love how Jeremiah 32:17 starts out with the word “Ah.” Like, it’s a relief to say it. “Ah, Sovereign Lord.” I can feel the emotion packed into Jeremiah’s “Ah…” Isn’t it a relief to know that G...2023-09-0707 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLast week, I mentioned a book I wrote several years ago about how God kept his promise to be close to the broken hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. In the book, The Lord is Close, I share the story of God’s faithfulness during a season of deep, overwhelming grief. In the previous episode, I talked about one of two things I learned at the time about tears. If you haven’t already heard it, I hope you’ll check it out. The second lesson about tears is spelled out in today’s declaration: God made sure my...2023-06-2208 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIn the late 1990s, I wrote a book about how God kept his promise to be close to the broken hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. I had buried my baby boy and cried countless tears. No pain has touched my life as deeply as the pain I felt when my son died.
Even when we’re going through the deepest pain of our lives, we can be comforted in God’s presence and walk in his life-giving light.
I serve on the Prayer Team at my church. At the end of each week’s sermon, the worshi...2023-06-1408 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLately, my mind has been conforming to thought patterns out of sync with my preferred pattern of thinking. I desperately want to break out of the rut of negative thought patterns that my mind has settled into. Renewing my mind definitely takes effort, but it can be done. Everything is possible with God!
Romans 12:2 contains a two-part command:
don’t conform
be transformed
God never commands us to do something that he doesn’t also empower us to obey. Therefore, I absolutely can stand against conforming to the world’s pattern.
Here’s another part of the Romans 12:2 promise. Once I’ve bee...2023-06-0709 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakAnybody else struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep? Since I was a little girl, I’ve had a hard time slowing down my mind and/or my body when the clock says it’s time for bed. Perhaps that’s why I’m so familiar with the verses I’ll be reading for you today. Psalm 63 serves as a wonderful reminder that if I lose sleep, I can still find God.
Psalm 63:6-8 inspired today’s episode, and I have thought of these verses on countless sleepless nights. When I have trouble falling asleep, I try to quiet my mind with pr...2023-05-3107 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakWhen I was a little girl, I dressed up for church. I dressed up for parties. I dressed up for dining out. These days, I rarely get dressed up. Maybe that’s why today’s declaration makes me smile. Its wonderful news is tucked into a Bible verse at the end of the chapter in Isaiah that contains the prophecy Jesus read in his hometown of Nazareth the day He revealed His identity and purpose to them. Perhaps, like me, you’re familiar with the verses Jesus quoted from Isaiah 61:1-2 about how the Spirit of the Lord was on him an...2023-05-0307 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakPsalm 46 has been on my mind and in my heart a lot lately. I take great comfort reading Psalm 46 when my cage is being rattled and the ground around me is shaky. Maybe you’re familiar with this part of verse 10: “Be still and know that I am God.” What a beautiful command. Be still. That’s hard to do in troubling times. If you’re like me, you want to do something. I think Psalm 46 has been on my mind because I’m the one who needs to be repeating the phrase that I’ll be asking you to repeat with me...2023-04-2008 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s declaration is a wonderful reminder for those of us who more readily identify with a paper plate rather than with the fine China reserved for a special occasion. Today’s declaration is designed to remind you that you’ve been crafted by God with extraordinary value and significant purpose.
Our declaration today is a conditional claim, so rather than declaring “I am” we will declare “I can be”. I hope you’ll remember that with God, all things are possible. Pause to consider the condition to actually being a “special utensil”. You must keep yourself pure. That may seem hard for you, b...2023-03-2908 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakWhen I was a teenager, a local Christian band sang a song with a country swing that went like this: “Touchin’ and agreein’ as You commanded us, oh Lord. Believin’ and receivin’, all gathered in one accord.” I can’t remember the rest of the lyrics, but for some reason the catchy tune from decades ago has invaded my brain and won’t go away. So, I pulled out my Bible to see where “touching and agreeing” came from and find out if it really was a command.
In Matthew 18:19, the New International Version uses the phrase “agree about anything” rather than “as touching...2023-03-2208 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI’ve been on a freedom kick lately. Partly because of my pastor’s powerful messages the past few Sundays, but also because my heart has been aching for my brothers and sisters in Christ who are burdened by an impossible yoke of expectations and perfectionism. That would be people like me! We so desperately want to please God that we take on a load that Jesus never meant for us to carry.
Paul addresses three different groups of believers in this portion of Galatians 5:
Those who want desperately to please God and so they take on a burden they were...2023-02-1507 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakWe’ve been surrounded by pink and red hearts over the past several days, and I pictured all those Valentine’s Day decorations as I read Galatians 5:6. “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” (NIV) Not following the letter of the law. But faith in Jesus. Love is an expression of our faith in Jesus! Another giveaway to our faith is our freedom: freedom from sin, freedom from the Law, freedom from a condescending, judgmental religious spirit.
Paul is very direct with his appeal to stand firm. To the Galatians, the yoke of slavery was circumcision—an outward...2023-02-0808 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIf you went to Sunday school as a kid or even if you’re a more recent student of the Bible, chances are you’ve heard the stories of Daniel in the lion’s den and of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the fiery furnace. These familiar stories tell of how these men faced execution because of their devotion to worshiping God and God alone. Those dramatic events are not the only times these men faced execution at the hand of a godless king. Nebuchadnezzar ordered the death of all the wise men in the land because no one could tell h...2023-02-0108 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s declaration is as simple as this: Jesus is coming back.
Jordan Feliz has a song called Jesus is coming back that encourages us to keep our heads up. I can’t help but grin and groove a little whenever I hear it. Jesus is coming back to earth in the same way he ascended into heaven. I read exactly what two men dressed in white told the disciples, who knew Jesus had miraculously risen from the dead, but they weren’t sure what would happen next. They wondered if Jesus was going to restore the kingdom to Israel. But Hi...2023-01-2508 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIt’s still early in the new year and it’s never too late to begin a good habit. I enjoy listening to the Craig Groeschel Leadership podcast. His January message is called Mastering the Habits That Matter Most. In it, he made a powerful statement that I wholeheartedly agree with. He said, “If you want to change what you do, change what you think about you.”
The Believe & Speak podcast is all about declaring truth from the Bible in order to drown out any lies we might believe. Lies can hold us back and keep us from positive change. There is...2023-01-1807 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLast week, I encouraged you to make a New Year’s Resolution to study Scripture with greater intensity this year. The study of God’s Word helps us know Him better, and knowing Him better helps make the wise wiser. I got a kick out of our declaration, and I invite you to listen to that episode if you missed it. Today, I want to focus on another benefit of knowing God and His Word. It’s something we all need. It’s something I’ve been on the verge of losing more than once. It’s something that God has promised...2023-01-1108 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI often associate wisdom with age, but Proverbs 9:9-11 makes a different connection. Wisdom comes from God. Not from aging. From God.
If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, then the wise can become even wiser. James tells us that if we lack wisdom, we can ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault. God gives us wisdom, and—according to Proverbs—wisdom adds years to our lives.
Have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? How about resolving to study Scripture with greater intensity this year? Proverbs 9:9 says, “Instruct the wise and they wil...2023-01-0405 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakMaking it to the end of 2022 feels like crossing a finish line. Even though my race of life isn’t over, I couldn’t help but think of how crossing from December into January puts me another year closer to the award that awaits when I do finish this strenuous race called life. I selected today’s scripture and declaration to inspire us to persevere in 2023 and to set our minds to run our races well, knowing what awaits us.
Paul writes to Timothy of his assurance that the righteous Judge will award him with a crown. But listen to what e...2022-12-2808 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis episode is late for a couple of reasons. For one, the 4th of July made Tuesday feel like Monday. I completely forgot to write and record this week’s episode until my husband reminded me late Tuesday night that we hadn’t recorded it yet. He is my sound engineer and keeps me on track and on time. His reminder may have come late this time because his precious mother died last Sunday.
Jean Bryant was a pure-hearted saint who loved God and loved to talk about Jesus. Since hearing of her death, I keep repeating Psalm 116:15 over and over...2022-07-0708 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLast Sunday, my pastor’s adult son gave the sermon. D.J. is a brand-new dad, and he shared a sermon illustration worth repeating—especially in light of our focus on God’s promise to hold us and ensure that we are provided for and protected.
D.J. said there have been times when he cradles his newborn son, attempting to quiet the infant’s screaming but nothing works. The young father knows his baby isn’t hungry or messy. Daddy knows his baby’s every need has been met. But the crying infant will turn purple screaming anyway. He simply doesn...2021-11-2408 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIn light of the fact that this is the first episode of my podcast for the new year, I can’t help but highlight Isaiah 43:19, a Bible verse that speaks of our God doing a new thing.
God brought the theme of this verse into my life early last year when the Covid-19 pandemic changed everything. He continued to drive home the promise (and practice) of this verse through the introduction of an online talk show and bible study offered by the women’s ministry program at my church.
Here are links to a couple episodes of The NEW:
July 2020
Octo...2021-01-0607 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakFor the past three weeks, I’ve been reading from The Gospel of Luke in honor of Christmas. I started by sharing the prequel to the beloved Christmas story, and I’ll end by reading about what happened when Jesus was 8 days old—the day Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to present their newborn to the Lord. That was the day they met Simeon.
As I look over the top of the computer screen in my office, I see a picture hanging on the wall of Simeon grinning in wonder at the babe cradled in his arms. The pi...2020-12-3009 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThe year 2020 will not go down in the history books as a year marked by peace and good will toward men. Even now, I see images in my mind’s eye of the unrest and anger that swept America this year.
But the angels promised peace and good will at Jesus’s birth. The promise of peace was also proclaimed at the end of Jesus’s life, when he told his disciples: “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or...2020-12-2308 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakChristmas is almost here! My two-year-old granddaughter has been counting down the days, filled with expectation. In light of the coming holiday, today’s episode will continue from where we left off last week.
God had just given Mary a huge assignment. I love that she didn’t run to her finance with the news first. She ran to her cousin, who had also experienced a miracle of God and was expecting an unexpected baby.
Mary’s cousin Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and her greeting to Mary was exactly what Mary needed to hear: “Blessed is she who has...2020-12-1807 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakSince covid-19 lockdowns altered my Sunday morning routine, I’ve been attending online services beyond those presented by my home church. This past Sunday, I watched Robert Morris, Senior Pastor of Gateway Church in Texas. I sat up straight with expectation when he mentioned that he’d recently been making “I am” declarations. I’m a big fan of “I am” declarations! The Believe & Speak podcast is all about empowering your tongue with truth by making declarations about our true identity, significance and worth.
Pastor Robert said that one of his “I am” declarations had been “I am highly favored.” He then confessed that...2020-12-0907 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakHave you ever felt like your words didn’t matter? That what you say doesn’t make a difference? That you waste your time by speaking up? Well, Isaiah 55:11 promises that you don’t waste your words, especially when you declare the Word of God. When we root our words in God’s word, our words always produce fruit.
In the days leading up to my birthday last month, I was feeling the weight of an unfulfilled 40-year-old promise. In the midst of that heaviness of heart, I received an email that opened with these words: You probably don’t remember m...2020-12-0209 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakSince tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, I chose a Scripture that highlights the generosity of our God. I live in Central California—a cornucopia of fresh produce—so I understand the significance of a bountiful harvest. It makes perfect sense to me that Thanksgiving comes at the end of harvest season.
I received a letter last week from hospice, as if I needed reminding that I’m approaching the anniversary of my mom’s last days on earth. She died the day after Christmas last year, so this will be my first Thanksgiving and my first Christmas without the company of my preci...2020-11-2506 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI was driven by my approaching birthday to focus on Isaiah 40:25–31 for two weeks, and will pick up today where I left off last week. These verses are very familiar to me because God used them to encourage me over and over—ever since my teenage years when he gave me the yet-to-be-fulfilled promise. My 40-year wait has not only made me tired and weary, but has also tested my faith.
In his wisdom, God first gave me this Scripture passage in the King James Version. God wanted to sustain me as I waited for the fulfillment of his promise. He k...2020-11-1807 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIf you are waiting for the fulfilment of a promise, and the wait has made you weary, you will appreciate the truth we will believe and speak this week and next.
My birthday is a week from Friday. November 20th marks the passing of yet another year without seeing the fulfillment of a promise God gave me 40 years ago. He gave the promise along with the exhortation to wait for it. I’ve been waiting a long time.
I can picture exactly where I was 40 years ago when I heard the still small voice of God make me a promise. I...2020-11-1106 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis episode publishes the day after the U.S. presidential election, but I recorded it the day of the election. So even if the race has been called by the time you hear this, I don’t know who won. My motivation for choosing the passage I’m reading today has nothing to do with the results of the election and everything to do with our behavior in light of those results. I hope and pray we are neither embittered by a loss nor conceited by a win. I hope and pray we are gracious and loving, win or lose. Jesu...2020-11-0410 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThe United States election is less than a week away. The American people have never been more divided. The disrespect and disdain displayed on the news and in social media between the left and the right has been far from godly and dignified.
No wonder Paul wrote to Timothy “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.” My mom once told me that if I didn’t like someone, I should pray for them, and if I hated someone, I should pray for them a lot. I learned that those prayers did more to change me than the pe...2020-10-2906 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI remember exactly where I was the first time someone quoted Psalm 119:165 to me. I had asked a girlfriend to pray with me about coping with a constant source of offence that poked and prodded me incessantly. I didn’t want to become offended and succumb to the bitterness, cynicism or anger that often marks offended people. My friend quoted the King James Version of Psalm 119:165 to me and it resonated deeply. I wrote down the address, but when I looked up the psalm later, I found the word “stumble” instead of the word “offend”.
I researched the word and discovered...2020-10-2209 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakDo you remember the declaration from last week’s episode of the Believe & Speak podcast? It was a good one! If you missed it, go back and review Episode 41. Last week’s declaration started with “I can.” As you know, the word “can” refers to an ability. This week continues with a similar assurance of your abilities—abilities you have because of the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ.
Picture yourself as a jar that begins each day empty. You need to be filled before you can pour anything out. Right? Nothing comes out of an empty jar. So, where...2020-10-1407 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakGod recently taught me something remarkable about reconciliation. I’ve always thought of reconciliation as something that happens between two people or between groups of people—like with racial reconciliation. As more and more exposed injustices stir up hostilities and erupt into rioting and looting, our grave need for reconciliation becomes more and more apparent. So, how do we go about reconciling with one another? We hear of irreconcilable differences. Is there really no chance at all of reconciling in some cases?
When God opened my eyes to the truth about reconciliation, I understood why it often fails. It’s becaus...2020-10-0808 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday we finish our series on Psalm 5. I mentioned back when we started this four-part series that the Book of Psalms provides great content for the Believe & Speak podcast because the Psalms are filed with wonderful declarations and promises.
This episode includes a favorite memory verse of mine. I absolutely love the promise in today’s verses. I hope you’ll repeat the declaration often, and as you declare it, remember that the favor of God opens doors for you that no one can shut.
Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance is now available for purchase on Amazon.com...2020-09-3005 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s episode takes us three weeks in to our four-part series on Psalm 5. This psalm—like so many of the prayers found in the book of Psalms—is full of truths and promises that are well worth declaring. Today’s verses, however, address less than pleasant circumstances.
David sometimes wrote psalms containing pleas that God would deal with evildoers. Listen to this episode to see what I mean. David shows his disdain for wicked enemies, even as he declares his trust in our ever-faithful God. How thankful I am to know that God deals with evildoers and leads me along st...2020-09-2406 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI started a four-week series last week on Psalm 5. The Psalms are filed with powerful promises that you and I can Believe and Speak. The psalms provide wonderful content for this podcast, which is all about declaring the truths found in the Bible. If you missed last week, you might want to pause this episode and go back to Episode 37, when I read the first three verses of Psalm 5. Today I’ll continue from where I left off.
Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance is now available for purchase on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, Booksamillion.com an...2020-09-1605 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis week I begin a four-part series on Psalm 5. Today’s episode covers the first three verses, which assure us that God listens to us when we pray. I like to picture God leaning in, cupping his ear, and giving a welcoming nod as he takes the time to hear my cries and consider my requests.
The obvious intimacy between the author of Psalm 5 and God gives me the confidence to boldly ask God to listen to my own cries and laments. The hope in these verses prompts me to offer up my prayers first thing each morning and wait wi...2020-09-1007 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakFor my listeners who are new, I want to take a moment to tell you about the seven-week series I did back when I started this podcast. That series—which ran from Episode 3 to Episode 9—took us all the way through Psalm 139. It’s at the top of my mind today because my daughter is about to deliver a precious baby girl, and one of the episodes in that seven-week series has this declaration: I am wonderfully made. That’s easy to believe when you hold a newborn baby. But we grownups need to believe it for ourselves.
Psalm 139 helps root out...2020-09-0206 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakBeen in a pit of disappointment lately? Me too. Unmet expectations and unrealized dreams are in the pit with me. The mud and mire in the pit keep me from climbing out. My feet slip and I sink. The only way out of the pit is rescue. Today’s episode focuses on our hope of rescue.
My decision to produce a weekly podcast filled with declarations of truth was inspired by my newly released book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance. It’s a very timely book to read, especially for those of us longing for fellowship, longing to c...2020-08-2606 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI designed the Believe & Speak podcast to help you replace negative thoughts with positive declarations of truth. Today’s truth gives us hope when we’ve messed up.
You and I have an advocate, and he pleads our case before the Father when we confess our sins. When Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous, tells our Father in heaven that you belong to him, that you have been covered by his blood and your sins have been atoned for, God responds with mercy and grace. He clears you of all guilt because his beloved Son already paid the pric...2020-08-1907 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakSpeaking truthful declarations aloud will help to drown out lies that beat us down and wear us out. The lie that drove me to the Scripture verses I chose for today’s podcast works overtime to make me feel guilty. Lots of lies condemn us, but today I want to focus on why we shouldn’t let the guilt we feel over being worn out drive us to picking up and taking on burdens we were never meant to carry.
I recently received an email from my publisher about a review that started out with this positive feedback: Can I just...2020-08-1206 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLast weekend my pastor preached while standing between two tall pillars. The one on the left side of the platform was labeled “Goodness” and the other “Control”. He said we experience God’s peace when we dwell between those two pillars. When we rest in the knowledge that God is good and God is in control, then we can trust Him to take care of us. When we cannot control our circumstances, trusting in God’s goodness and surrendering to God’s control keeps us from being anxious. My desire to dwell peacefully between the pillars of God’s goodness and control insp...2020-08-0507 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI once heard it said that we are human beings not human doings, and yet we always feel like we need to be doing something. Right now, especially, I feel the need to do something, say something, make things better somehow. But how?
In today’s episode, I read Bible verses that hold a promise that God will not only give us the ability to do the right thing, he will also give us the desire to do the right thing. Even more than simple ability, God gives us the power to do the things he calls us to do. If...2020-07-2908 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis morning, as I meditated on the Scripture I chose for this week’s episode, a thought came to mind. It may not be very original, but it’s the first time I ever thought of it. The tongue with all its power is located between the brain and the heart. If we want to get something out of our heads and into our hearts, it must pass by the mouth. Will your tongue trap lies and release truth as your thoughts journey from brain to bosom, or will your words wound your heart with the knowledge in your head?
You...2020-07-2207 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday is a good day to note that the Believe & Speak podcast was inspired by my book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance. I can’t help but point that out because I just released my book yesterday.
The verses that I read during today’s episode from Psalm 37 kept me awake late into the night Monday night—the night before my book released—because this book has been a LONG time in coming. God gave me the desire to write books for his glory a LONG time ago. I even asked him to take the desire away because...2020-07-1506 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLast weekend Americans like me celebrated our independence. My family lit a few small fireworks in the large gravel driveway at my house. We also had sparklers in various primary colors. I have loved sparklers since I was a child. They don’t make loud pops or piercing whistling sounds. They’re not scary because you can hold them in your hand. Even today—as old as I am—I grin and giggle as I hold one sparkler in each hand and draw circles and twirl figure eights in the night. I love how the light shoots into the darkness. That’s w...2020-07-0806 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakWith today’s episode, I hope to remind you that you don’t have to work at perfection. God perfected you when he purified you with the blood of Jesus. Jesus died not only so that you could live, but so that you could live free of guilt and shame. Free of striving to be good enough or righteous enough. Because of Jesus’s finished work on the cross, your whole spirit, soul and body can be kept blameless. Isn’t that a relief?
Today’s Scripture promises that God will do the work of sanctifying you. He makes you holy by th...2020-07-0105 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis week’s episode has been brewing in my heart and mind for more than two weeks. I actually knew what the Scripture and declaration would be well in advance of this date. I was simply waiting for the right time.
I’ve been dealing as best as I could with the onslaught of emotions I’ve felt since the murder of George Floyd and the civil unrest that has torn apart so many of our nation’s communities. I have been moved with tears of joy at the response of my hometown here in Central California—where leaders of the Black...2020-06-2408 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakMy pastor made a point last weekend about how those of us who are in Christ shun shame and shaming. In other words, I am who God says I am. I am who God created me to be. And so are you. You and I have no reason to feel shame in our identity, for we are God’s people.
Anyone who trusts in God will never be disgraced. God called you out of darkness into his wonderful light, and he gave you an identity that goes way deeper than what people may see when they look at you. You ar...2020-06-1706 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakMary’s prayer: We choose thoughtful in-person discussions around dinner tables to hollering our opinions to masses on the Internet.
Yesterday, Mary DeMuth shared a prayer of repentance from racial injustice on her podcast, Pray Every Day. She based her prayer on a few different scriptures, and one of the passages was Nehemiah 1:6-7. In today’s episode of Believe & Speak, I share those two verses as well as the surrounding verses. I also highlight a promise we can declare from them. Nehemiah had just received news that the wall of Jerusalem had been broken down, its gates had been burn...2020-06-1007 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakMy heart is broken with grief over the tragic death of George Floyd. My spirit is heavy with the weight of the pain, unrest, and anger that has boiled over in response to the injustice. I ache at the condition of the human heart—that it could harbor such hatred. In times like these, I turn to the Psalms because they help me to pray when I struggle to find the words. I need the right words right now, and not just for praying, but also for encouraging the people around me.
I always start the podcast with, “Believe & Speak, the...2020-06-0307 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis week’s episode is once again inspired by my reactions to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on life as we once knew it. I crafted the Believe & Speak Podcast to prompt and encourage us to believe and speak truth. That’s why I give a declaration each week that I repeat and encourage you to repeat until the truth sinks in. Because we can count on the Word of God to deliver truth, I pull the declarations from themes found within a passage of Scripture. Lately, the verses I’ve been reading on this podcast have come out of my...2020-05-2708 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s episode is the final installment in our four-week series on worry. The Scripture reading you’ll hear today is the one I go to more than any other passage in the Bible when I’m worried. Probably because one of these verses specifically addresses fixing our thoughts on God. The New International Version uses the word “steadfast” in regards to how intentionally focused we need to be in order to avoid slipping into the habit of worrying. I hope today’s episode helps you shift the focus of your thoughts from worrisome circumstances to our eternal, rock-solid God.
This week's...2020-05-2007 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakWorry is not healthy. Jesus cares about our mental health and well-being, and he told us not to worry. (Tune into Episode 18 for more on that.) During this season of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, I have struggled to keep my mind from wandering into unhealthy, worrisome thoughts. Today’s episode looks at another one of God’s promises that will help us redirect our minds toward the faithfulness of God and away from being consumed with worry.
This week's scripture:
Philippians 4:4-82020-05-1307 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakLast week, my daughter suggested I read from Matthew 6 and share Jesus’s command not to worry. I’ve listened to that podcast four times over the past week, and have repeated last week’s declaration over and over. If you’re new to Believe & Speak, you need to know that I always start by reading a few verses from Scripture, and then I give you a declaration based on that scripture.
As I repeated last week’s declaration, I felt my soul rest in the assurance of the promise that God knows what I need, so I don’t have to worr...2020-05-0608 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of uncertainty, which is a magnet for worry. Today’s episode provides a gentle reminder of Jesus’s command not to worry. He says, “do not worry” three times in the span of nine verses. Fortunately, when Jesus gives a command, he always empowers us to obey. In today’s scripture reading from Matthew, Jesus offers a valuable perspective on worrying.
Empowering your tongue with truth starts with filling your mind with truth because we tend to verbalize what we’re thinking. My desire to intentionally direct my thoughts so that my mouth speaks...2020-04-2908 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakAt the end of every podcast, I always say, “Your tongue has power. Use it for good.” It’s not easy for me to use my tongue for good when my thoughts aren’t so good. Over the past week or so, I was having a particularly hard time with the increasing duration and escalating restrictions of the COVID-19 quarantine. I confess that I was getting bitter about being forced into isolation. I struggled to renew my mind and guard thoughts, knowing my negativity wouldn’t be of any use if those not-so-good thoughts ended up on my tongue.
In the midst...2020-04-2208 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s declaration verbalizes a promise Jesus made with an if/then condition. His promise that you will bear fruit and that your joy will be complete hangs on your decision to remain in Jesus and remain in his love through obedience. The Scripture comes from a record of Jesus’s last hours on earth with his closest friends. It was written by the disciple Jesus loved, and it is filled with encouragement for disciples like you and me.
Visit shawnamariebryant.com/mypodcast to download images with the declarations I give each week. I want you to have these reminders of t...2020-04-1508 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s podcast is second in a two-part series on Psalm 91.
This episode not only encourages you to not be afraid of terrors and disease, but it also reminds you and I of the power and authority we have to crush fierce lions and serpents under our feet. The Bible calls Satan a lion on the prowl, looking for someone to devour. The Bible also refers to Satan as a cunning serpent. Psalm 91 reminds us that we can crush that source of evil. We can trample on the terror. We can put Satan to flight. No matter what danger lurks, we...2020-04-0807 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakSince the Coronavirus outbreak captured the world’s attention, I have heard Psalm 91 quoted multiple times. In a difficult season like the one we’re in right now, the specific promises in this psalm resonate deeply, bringing comfort and igniting hope.
In today’s episode, I will be echoing a psalm that has already been quoted in response to COVID-19. But even though you may have heard it more than once over the past days and weeks, I don’t think we can hear the promises in this comforting psalm enough. So, I’ll abandon the pursuit of originality and add my voi...2020-04-0108 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakI could not have known when I kicked off this podcast 13 weeks ago how different our world would look today—from the empty shelves in the grocery stores to the empty highways during rush hour. I live in California, the first state to quarantine its residents due to COVID-19. The fact that I can’t drive to the corner store and buy a package of toilet paper proves I’m not in control of even the basics in my life. But that doesn’t mean I’m powerless. Repeating Scripture-based declarations of truth during this difficult season of uncertainty has helped me...2020-03-2505 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThe heading in my Bible above Psalm 63 says that David wrote it when he was in the desert. Time in the desert exposes empty places. The verses in today’s podcast show us how David felt and where he turned in a particularly dry season. While I have clung to several different promises of God during dry seasons in my life, Psalm 63:1–8 was the constant cry of my heart during my driest, most desolate season of emptiness.
Visit shawnamariebryant.com/mypodcast to download an image with this week’s declaration. By keeping the phrase ever before, you will remember to speak...2020-03-1807 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIsaiah 43:1–4 is filled with words of affirmation—from the wonderful promise in verse one that you belong to God, to the tender expression of God’s love for you in verse four. Many of the affirmations found in these four verses would make a great-sounding and powerful declaration. I certainly welcome you to declare that God has redeemed you and summoned you by name. Declare that you belong to God and are protected by His mighty power. But since I can only give one declaration each week, I chose a phrase that declares the reason God made all these promises to you...2020-03-1107 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakBelievers in Jesus have been adopted into the family of God and are co-heirs with Christ. The Spirit you received when you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior does not make you a slave. The Spirit makes you royalty, with all the wealth, prominence, power, and authority given to an heir of the King. Adoption into God’s family gives you access to God’s resources and elevates you to royal status. As a child of God, you are set to inherit everything that is his.
Visit shawnamariebryant.com/mypodcast to download an image with this week’s declaration. By kee...2020-03-0407 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday we complete our seven-week series through Psalm 139. Every phrase I’ve given you to declare on the Believe & Speak podcast is grounded in truth, and today’s declaration is no exception. You and I can walk in victory, my friend. Hallelujah!
The life-giving declarations I’ve been giving you each week are packed with power, and I hope you’ll continue to declare the truth you’ve learned listening to my podcase. To find tools that help you believe and speak truth, please visit shawnamariebryant.com/mypodcast.
You’ll not only find links to all the audio files of the archived...2020-02-2606 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIn a world of so many lies and half-truths, I am passionate about sharing pearls of truth. I happen to believe the Bible is filled with truth. That’s why this podcast is based on Scripture.
We are now six weeks in to a seven-part series on Psalm 139. Each week, I read a passage from the Bible, and then I give you a phrase to declare that smacks of truth. Finally, I close with a prayer that I encourage you to pray along with me to seal the truth into your heart and mind
If you’ve been with me sinc...2020-02-1906 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis week’s episode is the fifth installment in our seven-week series. The truth you’ll hear today from Psalm 139 gives you the right to declare this: God’s countless thoughts are for me. When you know without a shadow of a doubt that the one who is in control of this crazy world not only has his eye on you but also has his thoughts focused on you, you must also know that you are not forgotten.
I invite you to head on over to shawnamariebryant.com/mypodcast to find images that display the declaration I give each week. You ca...2020-02-1206 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakIf you’re new to the Believe & Speak podcast, welcome! I release a new episode every Wednesday, and follow a simple format: I read Scripture, give a declaration based on that Scripture, and close with prayer. The catalyst for this podcast is my book that releases July 14th. The book—called, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance—is built on the same premise as this podcast: namely that believing and speaking truth helps us cancel the negative effects of ugly issues like rejection and abandonment, which are rooted in believing and speaking lies.
If you go to my websit...2020-02-0506 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakWe continue our seven-part series today with our third installment. We are working our way through Psalm 139, which paints the perfect picture of beautiful you. If you believe every word of this psalm, you will never doubt your worth. If you speak aloud each declaration I give throughout this series, you will empower your tongue with the truth of who you really are. You can declare with confidence that you are loved. You can know with unshakeable conviction that you belong. Believe and speak these truths with all the power and authority you have been given through Jesus Christ.
This...2020-01-2905 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakToday’s episode is the second installment in a seven-part series drawn from Psalm 139. The verses you’ll hear read today absolutely affirm that God is always with you. In fact, you can never sink to a pit so low that God can’t reach in and rescue you. You can never ascend to a peak so high that God will decide you no longer need him. You can never climb out on a limb so far that God will leave you hanging.
This seven-part series is based on material from my book called Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acc...2020-01-2204 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve and SpeakThis week, I begin a seven-part series that will take us all the way through the verses of Psalm 139, a psalm that holds great significance for this podcast. Psalm 139 provides the foundation for my soon-to-be-released book, which served as the catalyst for launching this podcast. In other words, if it weren’t for the book, I wouldn’t have thought to start a podcast called Believe & Speak. And if it weren’t for Psalm 139, I wouldn’t have the biblical basis for writing my book. Learn more about the book and its release date on my website at shawnamariebryant.com.
This wee...2020-01-1506 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve & SpeakWhat to expect each week:
Since we’re just getting started with this podcast, I thought I’d review the three-part format of Believe & Speak:
Scripture
Declaration
Prayer
Each week, I list the scripture reference right here in the show notes. Feel free to look it up in your Bible, and review it to help seal its truth in your heart and mind.
You’ll find the declaration each week on the featured image—which is suitable for sharing. I encourage you to capture and save the image so that it can serve as a prompt, reminding you to declare the powe...2020-01-0805 minBelieve & SpeakBelieve & SpeakWhat to expect each week:
I begin each podcast by reading a passage of scripture that tells of your significance and great worth. Then, I give you a simple phrase pulled from the passage, and challenge you to believe and speak the phrase. I encourage you to declare it daily throughout the week because your tongue has power. I close each podcast with a prayer to impress the declaration upon your heart and mind. That’s the basic format of Believe & Speak: Scripture, Declaration, Prayer.
This week's scripture:
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and thos...2020-01-0105 min