Being Christian

Need encouragement? This is just the episode for you.

It is important to realize that God has the perfect plan for each of our lives and has given us what we have for a purpose, it is also critical to understand that time and chance happens to us all (Ecclesiastes 9:11). With all of this in mind, I want to encourage you to not compare yourself or your circumstances to others. God created and appointed you a (insert your divine calling here) unto the nations, Jeremiah 1:5. We are meant to run our own races and everyone will deal with differing setbacks, however we serve a just God and He will never deal us a card that He knows we can not handle. Dear Young Christians, join us as we discuss on how to never compare yourself!

Dear Young Christian, You Are Precious to God You are precious to God deeply loved, fully known, and divinely valued. You don’t have to meet the world’s standards of beauty, education, or success to be worthy in His eyes. God calls you the apple of His eye, His prized possession. Dear young Christian, it’s time you began to see yourself through the lens of His love. You are not ordinary. You are chosen. Say it. Believe it. Live it. Listen now to be reminded of your worth, your identity, and your calling in Christ. - - - ————————————————————————— Song Recommendation - love letter by Moses Akon and Pastor Nobel G Anchor Scripture: Zechariah 2:8 – "Whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye."

It's September, and with all the talk about the 'great lock-in,' it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves where our focus truly belongs—on Christ. It’s easy to get caught up loving the things of this world, but Scripture calls us to stay grounded in faith. Don’t be like Demas, who abandoned his mission because he loved the present world. Instead, let’s be like Onesimus—once separated, but restored to the kingdom family and made useful for God’s work. ‘Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever’ (Philemon 1:15). If you’ve been distracted, this is a call to return, refocus, and be fruitful for the kingdom. Bible references Demas- Colossians 4:14, Philemon 1:24 and 2 Tim 4:10 Onesimus- Philemon 1:8-21

How many things has God done for you? A lot. How many times have you shared them? Probably not enough! As young Christians, we are called to share our testimonies — because our God is so good and so great! In this episode, Debby opens up about her own testimonies and encourages you to boldly share yours too. YOUR TESTIMONY IS NEVER OUTDATED!

Okay, so maybe it's not your actual birthday, or maybe your birthday has passed. But this episode is definitely relatable. Birthdays are meant to be a time of celebration, but for many young Christians, these moments of joy can be overshadowed by unexpected feelings of sadness or 'birthday depression.' In this episode, we dive into why it's so hard for some to fully embrace their special day, despite the outward celebrations. We explore the internal struggles, the pressures of expectations, and the deeper spiritual challenges that often get in the way of experiencing pure joy. Tune in for an honest discussion about finding balance between gratitude and self-reflection, and how we can better celebrate ourselves, our faith, and the blessings that come with another year of life.

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most essential yet often neglected practices in the life of a young Christian: prayer. Why is it that so many of us struggle to set aside time for this intimate conversation with God? Join us as we explore the reasons behind the disconnect, the power of prayer in strengthening our faith, practical steps to overcome distractions. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or just starting your journey, this episode will inspire you to reconnect with the heart of your faith through prayer. Tune in and be encouraged to make prayer a priority once again

In this episode of Being Christian, we ask a thought-provoking question: Dear Young Christian, why aren’t you fasting? Fasting is a powerful, yet often overlooked, spiritual practice, and in this episode, we dive into why it should be a part of your faith journey. Debby opens up about her personal experience with fasting and the transformation it’s brought into her life. She challenges young people to realize that God is trying to get your attention, but you are too comfortable. Debby encourages you to ask God for understanding and do the research to uncover why fasting is so important. Tune in to be inspired, motivated, and challenged to make fasting a meaningful part of your walk with Christ.

It’s been a while since our last episode, but we’re finally back! In this episode, Debby opens up about where she’s been and how her spiritual journey has been unfolding. Tune in as she eases us back into the conversation, sharing personal insights and growth along the way.

When you love someone deeply, you must speak their love language to truly show them how much you care. Each person's love language is unique—it's the way they best understand and experience love. As Christians, we recognize that God is our first love. The Bible says, "We love because He first loved us." In this episode, we’ll explore God's love language and discover practical ways to show Him just how much we love Him in return. Join us as we delve into what it means to communicate love to our Creator in a way that resonates with His heart.

We know that God loves us, having demonstrated His love countless times, with the ultimate proof being the sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus Christ. But the real question is: do we love God? Many of us place many other things above Him. A fundamental aspect of being a Christian is encapsulated in Matthew 22:37, which calls us to love the Lord our God. We may know God and even like Him, but when it comes to truly loving Him, can we confidently say yes?

God often calls us by names that reflect the people we are destined to become, even when we struggle to see ourselves in that light. It can be difficult to have faith in our own transformation and to truly believe that we are living according to God's will. Despite the doubts and judgments of others based on our past actions, God sees us for who we are becoming, not who we once were. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristain/message

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Today is Valentine's Day. The day where love is celebrated all around the world. How weird would it be if we celebrated love and we didn't even acknowledge the creator of Love itself. Join Debby as she prays and thanks God for the love we have today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristain/message

Sometimes we sin, and it pulls us so far from God. We feel like God is disappointed, and we feel guilty. In the midst of all these thoughts we start to feel like we are unforgivable. In this episode we discuss this feeling of guilt, and we walk through scripture in search for an answer to the question, "Can God Really Forgive Me?" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristain/message

This episode is a prayer for the new year seasoned with a little encouragement as well! This year we ought to stand up, and follow God with all our hearts, souls and minds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristain/message

In the midst of life's chaos, stress creeps in like an unwelcome guest. But today, let's relinquish our worries and entrust them to the hands of God. Embrace the belief that divine help is on the way! Join me as we pray and believe that God has done it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristain/message

It’s hard to have faith and trust that God has a plan especially when everything around you is inferring that He doesn’t. Sometimes, like Peter, we have faith at the start and as we progress it diminishes. Other times, we don’t have any faith at all. What do we when we get to this point in our journey? Join Debby as we search for the answer in this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristainwithdebby/message

The Title says it all, I wanted to quit. This isn't an unusual feeling, we've all been at a place in our lives where we feel like the calling on our lives isn't real, or true. We just want to GIVE UP. But what do you do at this moment? Do you give in? In this episode, I share the story of how I felt in the I give up moment in my life. It's okay to want to quit but it's not okay to actually quit. Let's talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristainwithdebby/message

In this episode, the focus question is If I have God's peace why am I so stressed? Many times we as young people, some students, some employees, some job owners, basically we as humans in general tend to stress about a lot of things. We are placed in situations that seem to have no solution, or that seem to never end. In this episode join Joan and me as we dive into the topic of God's peace. I hope this episode encourages you to step into the peace of God. the verse of the week is Matthew 11:28-30 Follow Joan @yessitsjojo if you'd like to reach out for someone to talk to please feel free to contact me @its_smileydebz on Instagram! Don't forget to : Listen | Rate | Share Have a Blessed week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingchristainwithdebby/message