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Growing with The NhirasThe Joy and Challenge of Raising Kingdom Kids (Brian and Sonia Nhira)In this episode, Brian and Sonia share a candid update on their parenting journey, focusing on the rapid growth and unique personalities of their two sons, Zayden and Ezekiel. They discuss the challenges and joys of raising children in their formative years and the critical role of consistency in discipling them.📬 Join Our Mailing List: Be the first to receive updates, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes content → https://tinyurl.com/thenhirafam📺 Episode Summary:As they reflect on the transition from toddlerhood to preschool and kindergarten, they explore the balance between nurturing and disciplining, highlighting the importance of teach...2025-05-1328 min

Growing with The NhirasHow To Support Your Spouse's Calling (with John & Natalie Wilds)In Episode 5 of Growing with the Nhiras, Brian and Sonia welcome John and Natalie Wilds to discuss how couples can support each other’s dreams and callings.📬 Join Our Mailing List: Be the first to receive updates, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes content → https://tinyurl.com/thenhirafam📺 Episode Summary:John shares the story of how he and Natalie met, their early dating experiences, and the journey of supporting each other's vocations despite challenges. They dive into the significance of open communication, intentionality, and grace in marriage. John reflects on the healing power Natalie brought into his life...2025-05-0656 min

Growing with The NhirasEpisode 4 | Spiritual Warfare in Marriage is REAL!In this powerful episode, Brian and Sonia dive deep into a topic often left undiscussed — spiritual warfare in marriage. They share real and personal stories from their early days of marriage, including facing intense spiritual attacks, and give practical, biblical strategies on how to fight back📬 Join Our Mailing List: Be the first to receive updates, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes content → https://tinyurl.com/thenhirafam📺 Episode Summary:Learn how to recognize when the enemy is attacking your marriage, how to stand firm using the armor of God (Ephesians 6), and why guarding your thought life, your purit...2025-04-2944 min

Growing with The NhirasSeasons of Hardship | Part 2 | Walking With Your Spouse Through A Health CrisisIn this raw and heartfelt episode, Brian and Sonia Nhira open up about navigating the stormy waters of individual crisis within a marriage—specifically Sonia’s adrenal crash and health struggles that began in December 2023. With honesty and humility, they explore how chronic illness impacted not only Sonia’s body but the emotional climate of their entire home. Brian reflects on his growth in learning to be present in the pain—not just shouting encouragement from a distance but “getting in the well” with his wife. Sonia shares the deep emotional and spiritual wrestle of expecting her husband to be her savio...2025-04-1532 min

Growing with The NhirasSeasons of Hardship | Part 1 | Where Have We Been?In this epsiode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast we tackle the topic of what it looks like to overcome a season of hardship. 📬 Join Our Mailing List: Be the first to receive updates, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes content → https://tinyurl.com/thenhirafam📺 Episode Summary:After a year away, we’re back—and in this vulnerable first episode of Growing with the Nhiras, we’re opening up about the hard season that led to our pause.From emotional exhaustion to deep soul work, we talk candidly about what it looked like to step away fr...2025-04-0937 min

On the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna ChandGetting UP with Brian P. SwiftSend us a textJust imagine you are living your life and going about your day to only have the course of your whole life change in a flash. This is what happened to Brian P. Swift back on December 26, 1979. Brian was just a gregarious 17 year old off school on winter break. He just finished celebrating Christmas with his family, and he was looking forward to spending the rest of the winter break relaxing and having some fun. He called his buddies to go play some football, and there was a group of guys who got together...2025-02-021h 02

Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyIgnite Startups: The Future of Mental Health with Chris Aeberli of Sonia, The AI Therapist | Ep69In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Chris Aeberli, co-founder of the innovative AI-driven mental health app, Sonia. Originally from Switzerland, Chris shares his journey from a math-loving child to studying computer science at ETH and eventually MIT, where he met his co-founders. The conversation delves into his intriguing past of playing poker, inspired by the film "21", and his academic and professional endeavors which include a stint at McKinsey and significant involvement in data science and AI projects. Sonia, the brainchild of Chris and his co-founders, emerges from their collective frustration with the limited access...2024-05-1550 min

Growing with The NhirasRedeeming the Broken & Winding Roads We TravelDr. Shane Stanford has endured a long road of suffering. His life was forever impacted as a teenage hemophiliac when he contracted HIV and hepatitis from a blood transfusion. Brian and Sonia sit down with Dr. Shane to discuss the redeeming power of Jesus and his newest book, "JourneyWise: Redeeming the Broken & Winding Roads We Travel". To purchase "JourneyWise": https://journeywise.network/To learn more about Shane Stanford: https://shanestanford.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-10-0652 min

Growing with The NhirasRedeeming the Broken & Winding Roads We TravelDr. Shane Stanford has endured a long road of suffering. His life was forever impacted as a teenage hemophiliac when he contracted HIV and hepatitis from a blood transfusion. Brian and Sonia sit down with Dr. Shane to discuss the redeeming power of Jesus and his newest book, "JourneyWise: Redeeming the Broken & Winding Roads We Travel". To purchase "JourneyWise": https://journeywise.network/To learn more about Shane Stanford: https://shanestanford.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-10-0650 min

Growing with The NhirasEstablishing Family ValuesOn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, Sonia and Brian discuss their tactics for establishing lasting family values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-09-0848 min

Growing with The NhirasLiving a Focused LifeOn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, Sonia and Brian discuss what it looks like to reap the harvest of your focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-08-1849 min

Growing with The NhirasRadically Following the Leading of the LordOn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, Sonia and Brian, along with special guest Karri Ellen Johnson, discuss what it looks like to radically follow God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-08-1153 min

Growing with The NhirasRadically Following the Leading of the LordOn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, Sonia and Brian, along with special guest Karri Ellen Johnson, discuss what it looks like to radically follow God.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-08-1153 min

Growing with The NhirasParenting Is Really Hard, But Amazing!On this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, Sonia and Brian discuss parenthood and open up about their season as parents of a toddler and a one-year-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-08-0452 min

Growing with The NhirasParenting Is Really Hard, But Amazing!On this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, Sonia and Brian discuss parenthood and open up about their season as parents of a toddler and a one-year-old.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-08-0452 min

Growing with The NhirasThe Importance of being transparent with Your Spouse | With Special Guests Tavior and Zandy MowryIn this episode, Brian and Sonia sit down with musical artists Tavior and Zandy Mowry to discuss the importance of living a life of vulnerability and connection. APARTMENT LIFE: If you want to learn more about becoming a coordinator for apartment life and to start the application process go to https://Apartmentlife.org/brianandsonia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-281h 15

Growing with The NhirasThe Importance of being transparent with Your Spouse | With Special Guests Tavior and Zandy MowryIn this episode, Brian and Sonia sit down with musical artists Tavior and Zandy Mowry to discuss the importance of living a life of vulnerability and connection. APARTMENT LIFE: If you want to learn more about becoming a coordinator for apartment life and to start the application process go to https://Apartmentlife.org/brianandsoniaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-281h 15

Growing with The NhirasWe're Building A House!On this episode of “Growing with the Nhiras” Sonia and Brian make the big announcement that they are building a home! They talk through the journey that led them to this moment and encourage anyone who may need hope to believe that anything is possible when you have faith in God!APARTMENT LIFE: If you want to learn more about becoming a coordinator for apartment life and to start the application process just go to https://Apartmentlife.org/brianandsonia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-2147 min

Growing with The NhirasWe're Building A House!On this episode of “Growing with the Nhiras” Sonia and Brian make the big announcement that they are building a home! They talk through the journey that led them to this moment and encourage anyone who may need hope to believe that anything is possible when you have faith in God!APARTMENT LIFE: If you want to learn more about becoming a coordinator for apartment life and to start the application process just go to https://Apartmentlife.org/brianandsoniaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-2147 min

Growing with The NhirasLoving Your Spouse Through Hardships and Trials | With Special Guests Will and Musy HartGet ready for one of the rawest and most transparent conversations that we have EVER had on the Growing with the Nhiras Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Will Hart, CEO of Iris Global, and his wife Musy to discuss their journey and delve into the topic of loving your spouse through hardships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-141h 46

Growing with The NhirasSeasons of SacrificeOn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we discuss what it means to live in a season of sacrifice and how God can use it to make you better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-07-0749 min

Growing with The NhirasDisciplining Children | with Special Guests Seth and Michelle FaerberOn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, back by popular demand, we have Seth and Michelle Faerber. They give us a masterclass in disciplining children in a way that allows them to grow up and be the person God has called them to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-301h 16

Growing with The NhirasUnrealistic Expectations in Marriage and Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-2347 min

Growing with The NhirasHow Shawn Johnson & Andrew East Use Their Influence for GoodIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, along with our special guests, Olympic Gold Medalist, Shawn Johnson, and Former NFL Football Player, Andrew East, we talk about using your influence for good. We also delve deeper into their online network of podcasts, Family Made Media.More Ways to Connect with Us :➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: / @soniabrian #shawnjohnson #Andreweast #christiancouple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-1655 min

Columbia Food ChatEpisode 8 - Sonia NormanSonia Norman, owner of Ice cream Taco, has lived an interesting life. Join our conversation as we discuss her journey to becoming one of the most prominent dessert shops in the midlands. 2023-06-0723 min

Growing with The NhirasMoney TalksIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhira's Podcast, titled "Money Talks," Sonia and Brian delve into the topic of finances, sharing practical advice on how married couples can be good stewards of their money and live a lifestyle of generosity.Drawing on their own experiences of managing finances as a couple, the Nhiras offer tips on budgeting and saving as well as discuss the importance of open communication and shared goals when it comes to money. They also share how their upbringing and family culture shaped their attitudes towards money, and how they learned to prioritize giving and...2023-04-2829 min

Growing with The NhirasHow to Resolve Conflict and Strengthen Your Marriage | with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis HillOn this episode of "Growing with the Nhiras", Sonia and Brian sit down with family therapist and clinical sexologist, Dr Glenn Hill and his wife Phyllis to discuss helpful and healthy ways to resolve conflict and strengthen your marriage.About the guests: Dr Glenn Hill is a marriage and family therapist, clinical sexologist, Connection Codes coach and author with a private practice in Nashville, TN. His greatest credential is his 40 year marriage with Phyllis. He enjoys doing absolutely anything with her, especially traveling and spending time with their family of twenty. Phyllis Hill is an...2023-04-2144 min

Growing with The NhirasIntentional Parenting | with Special Guests Seth and Michelle FaerberIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, along with our special guests Seth and Michelle Faerber, we talk about intentional parenting. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-04-1456 min

Growing with The NhirasHow to Thrive in Your Season of Singleness | Part 2In this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, along with our special guests, we give practical ways to prepare for marriage in your single season.More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-04-0513 min

Growing with The NhirasHow to Thrive in Your Season of SinglenessIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, along with our special guests, we talk about the season of singleness. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-03-2721 min

Growing with The NhirasWhy Gratitude is the Best AttitudeIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we talk about Gratitude. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-03-1323 min

Growing with The NhirasThe Pursuit of PurposeIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we talk about purpose.More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-02-1328 min

Growing with The NhirasBelieving GodIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we talk about believing God.More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1Support the show 2023-02-0429 min

Blackbelt VC by SpeedyVCInvesting in Community with Sonia Nagar, of The Community FundSonia Nagar @ssahney, of The Community Fund @theCommunityVC, talks about why community-driven companies can be bigger, faster, and more cost efficient to grow. Links: Pritzker Group Venture Capital @PritzkerVC Dame @dameproducts / Alexandra Fine @afinehuman / Dame Labs Flybridge @flybridge / Jesse Middleton @srcasm Ganas Ventures / Lolita Taub @lolitataub Listen Ventures @listendotco Sonia's Linked In Transcript available here. To be in touch with Brian, DM @bsmiga. Learn more about Alpha Partners growth capital.2023-02-0108 min

Growing with The NhirasWhy You Should Go to ChurchIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we talk about why it's so important to be planted and to serve in the house of the Lord.More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-01-2740 min

Growing with The NhirasUnequally Yoked in MarriageIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we talk about what it means to be unequally yoked in marriage. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-01-1929 min

Growing with The Nhiras4 Way to Manage Your Sexual Passions While DatingIn this episode of the Growing with the Nhiras podcast, we give you 4 ways to control your sexual passions while dating. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-01-1319 min

Growing with The NhirasWhy You Should Control Your Sexual Passions While DatingIn this episode—the first episode of season 2—we discuss why you should control your sexual passions while dating. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2023-01-1121 min

Growing with The NhirasOur Best Marriage AdviceIn this episode—the season 1 finale—we give our best marriage advice. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2022-10-2117 min

Growing with The NhirasWhen You Don't Know What to Do As A Parent (What do you do?)In this episode, we discuss what to do when you don't know what to do as parents. More Ways to Connect with Us : ➡️ All Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenhiras➡️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1hFmj043NinbdpYyADRUg?sub_confirmation=1 2022-10-1412 min