Today's podcast episode is a solo podcast with yours truly! Today I discuss 4 different ways that fear shows up in our lives on a daily basis. Although this list isn't exhaustive, and these areas of fear are not aimed to be a one size fit all, these four areas seem to be a common thread among various people. So my challenge is for you to reflect on where and how does fear show up in your life and how do you navigate through it? The truth is that as humans fear will show up, but the key is to not allow it to hold us captive. Jesus comes that we may have life ,and that we may have it more abundantly, but fear takes away from that abundant living. My hope is that today's podcast sheds light and brings clarity to how fear shows up, and that the Holyspirit brings clarity on how to navigate through these various elements of fear.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On today's podcast episode we are talking about overcoming fear, and joining me today is my friend and sister Cherise Lyn. This podcast episode was quite special to me because I have watched my friend do hard things and overcome fear. I have watched her climb to new levels, and come out of the shadows, so I know she is speaking from a place of truth and experience. Cherise brings us on her journey of where fear first started for her, and how fear has showed up in different areas of her life. She also gives us practical tips and tools from a biblical standpoint on how to overcome fear, and she stands in her gift of elevating and empowering us to be our best selves. Most importantly, Cherise reminds us that God is faithful in every season of our lives and on every level. Grab your notebooks and pens, and get ready for some good food and laughter.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On today's podcast episode we are joined by Pastor Samuel Kenga from the Toronto City Church. On this episode Pastor Samuel shares his story of childhood trauma and how this affected seeing God as his Father. Pastor Samuel so powerfully reminds us that there is no fear in love according to 1 John 4:8, and he reminds us that our heavenly Father is for us. He also provides an in-depth and applicable teaching on loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others. Finally, Pastor Samuel shares a prophetic word that I know will be just what your soul needs in this season of healing. I am sure you already have your notebook and pen ready. I also challenge you to posture your heart to receive what the Father has in store for you.  Trigger Warning: Please note that there are contents of this podcast that may be triggering for you, and it is not suitable for children under 16 years old.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On Today's podcast episode we are talking about Grace! This is often a word thrown around within various contexts; and I believe that it has been both abused and underused. So today we get a rich and fundamental understanding of Grace grounded in biblical truth. Joining me on this journey of understanding Grace is my friend and brother, Pastor Rohan Samuels from Edmonton Alberta. Pastor Ro gives us a powerful definition of Grace, and reminds us that it is the most important concept in the bible; He also reminds us that Jesus Christ Himself is the embodiment of Grace. Pastor Ro also provides a rich and in-depth response to the question of why our churches have been filled with fear-based narratives and tones as opposed to being saturated and rooted in Grace. Get ready for your perspective to be shifted and to gain a deeper understanding of Grace.  To learn more about Pastor Rohan Samuels and the Freedom Life Church please visit https://freedomlifechurch.ca.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On today's podcast episode I am joined by Pastor Sharon Joy Witton from the Toronto City Church. During this episode we talk about the character of God. I have found that due to the unfortunate happenings of 2020, many have been left questioning God, the truth of His character, and His heart towards them. Thus, we need to be realigned, reminded, and re-introduced to the Character of God but according to His word. Pastor Sharon and I do a deep dive into the word of God allowing us to be grounded in biblical truth, and showing the heart of God for humanity through scripture. Understanding the character of God is an important element of our healing journey. When we have a healthy view of God, His heart towards us, and who He desires to be in our lives, our perspective on life begins to shift. Grab your notebooks and pens! It's going to be a good one.  To find out more information about Pastor Sharon and the Toronto city church, please visit https://www.torontocitychurch.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On today's episode I am joined by Pastor James Tyson II as we discuss Spiritual Discipline and Emotional Wholeness. We discuss being realigned with spiritual disciplines, but from a place of emotionally healthy spirituality. In our generation unfortunately many have viewed the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and the reading of the word from a legalistic place, and without a true biblical understanding of what this means in the life of the believer. Our hope that is that you walk away way with a clear biblical understanding of spiritual disciplines, and its contribution to your emotional wholeness and day to day life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On today's episode I am joined by the Purpose Coach, Nicole O Salmon, as we discuss becoming realigned and living in purpose clarity. After taking a look at our current world climate, and being in tuned with the pulse of my generation, I can feel that many need some sense of direction around what to do next in terms of purpose, plans, goals, etc. Some started the year off with great anticipation, and may have lost their spark, while others cancelled 2021 on January 1st. Here is the fire and the spark that you need to get moving. Grab your notebook and pen, because the Holyspirit has something to share with you on this episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On January 27th I officially launched my Counselling practice, Soul Care Christian Counselling and Consulting. So, on today's episode I give you my heart behind why I started my counselling practice particularly for the Black christian community. I am super excited to share my journey with you, and my prayer is that you are blessed and inspired to pursue every single thing that God has for you as you aim to fulfill your purpose.  To find out more information about Soul Care Christian Counselling and Consulting, please visit https://thesoulcarecounsellor.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

Hey Family, taking a short break to manage some transition and I will be right back! Super excited to continue season 3 with you all, it has been a beautiful journey, and I can't wait to continue! Stay tuned and stay well! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

Happy New year family! I had to come and wish you all a happy new year, and pray a blessing over your new year. And guess what? We have come to the end of season 2! Yes we have! It has been an amazing  journey so far, and I am looking forward to all that God has in store for season 3. It's only going to get better! If you're new to this podcast, please subscribe, you won't regret it. However, if you have been journeying with me for a while, first, I want to say thank you so much and I sincerely pray this podcast has been a blessing to you. Secondly, please let me know how season 2 has been for you, I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to share with a friend. Blessings and love, and I will see you in February for season 3! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On today's episode I am accompanied by Roxanne Francis, who is a Registered Social worker and Psychotherapist right here in Toronto, Canada. Roxanne has been doing this work for over 10 years, and provides individual and group counselling services to families, couples and children. During this episode Roxanne and I acknowledge the importance of having this conversation, particularly during a pandemic, and we talk about how frequent anxiety is during this time. Roxanne provides tips, tools, and techniques on how to navigate emotions from various standpoints(physically, spiritually mentally, etc).  An important aspect of this discussion is the application of scripture within this context, acknowledging that the Holyspirit is a guide and a comfort during these difficult and uncertain times. Our prayer is that you walk away with applicable tools and tips on how to navigate, but most importantly we pray that the Holyspirit will provide comfort and peace for you; and we pray that you remember He is always with you and He will never leave you.  You can find Roxanne at https://www.francispsychotherapy.com and on instagram @francispsychotherapy. Should you need any counselling support, Roxanne is currently accepting clients.  Finally, if you would like to connect with me, feel free to send me an email or connect with me on Instagram: Email: iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com  Instagram: iamshespeakstruth  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On this week's episode I am accompanied by Mallie, who is a certified health coach, and the founder of The Holistic Wellness Project. Mallie and I discuss the importance of managing our mental health and wellness during the winter season; particularly during the pandemic.  We both share tips on how to implement these practices into our everyday lives, the importance of a morning and evening routine, why spiritual disciplines are beneficial to our mental health and wellness, as well as the mental health benefits one can gain from taking care of plants. Mallie, also shared her own journey of navigating through trauma, highlighting the importance of good mental health hygiene during this process.  You can find Mallie on Instagram @afrowellnessmama Also follow her organization for FREE weekly mental wellness classes @theholisticwellnessproject  Finally, find out more about Mallie on her website https://www.theholisticwellnessproject.com Let's connect: Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com  Email: iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

As we close out the year I believe there is a seed the Holyspirit wants to place in our hearts; it is the seed of Pace, as He is calling us to Pace ourselves.  2020 has been quite the year, and we have had to contend with a lot. We are currently still going through a global pandemic, we have seen racial injustice first hand,  and we have our own personal day to day circumstances. If we’re honest with ourselves it has been quite a bit to navigate. And here we are in December, getting ready for 2021. A huge aspect of emotional wholeness is realizing that you’re in competition with no one but yourself, and you won’t have to perform in order for Jesus to love you. Additionally, I know many of us had a plethora of goals we wanted to accomplish this year, and as we’re in December some of us may be feeling down or we may feeling as though we didn’t accomplish as much as someone else. On today's podcast episode I give you 5 practical ways to pace yourself, and we dig into the word of God for examples of pacing ourselves. We also do a little bible study illustrating how God wants us to pace ourselves in this context. Oh and I don't want to forget the prophetic insight! I know we haven't connected in a while, so I will remind you to grab your notebooks and your pens, because you're going to need it! Let's connect:  Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth  Email: iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

After a long and needed sabbatical I AM BACK, and I couldn't be more excited. Some of you might be wondering "well what took you so long?!" find out more in today's episode. I'm so excited to close out the year finally bringing season two an end; and I'm excited to for a fresh start with season 3 in 2021. We're in for quite the journey as the Lord has shared some many things with me that wants us to dive into! Happy to be back and thank you for staying connected.  Let's Connect: Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth Email: iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

As a follow up to our live discussion on why Black women need safe spaces of healing, this week we talk about the importance of sisterhood during the healing process. We were never created to be alone or to live in silos, however, very often we are going through things alone. And the truth is we crying out for help. ⁣We go through things alone for a few reasons. First, a lot of the times we have emotional walls up, and we don’t trust others to let them in. Secondly, we have been hurt by what has been coined as sisterhood, and we don’t want to be the topic of anyone’s group chat, or the tea everyone is sharing. Last but not least, we are afraid of being judged, or condemned if we share our experiences⁣. Of course these are just a few, and we address these topics along with a few more . ⁣Joining me on this week's podcast are some My sister’s Keeper alumni who have gone through their own healing journey, and has embraced healthy sisterhood during their process!. This conversation was both therapeutic and soul stirring! You will feel sisterhood. I Know it will bless you, and challenge you to find healthy sisterhood on your own healing journey.  Let's connect: Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth Email: Iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com Purchase your Healed People Tee: https://mysisterskeeperempowerment.ca/shop-healing-collective-1  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

Healing is very uncomfortable. It is a place of vulnerability, and transparency; and women, particularly Black women, need safe spaces for this type of deep inner healing to take place.⁣ As I prepare for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 in a few weeks I wanted to have some conversation around this aspect of healing and safe spaces.⁣  The truth, is⁣ a lot of Black women have experienced deep hurt by what has been coined as safe spaces, and this has negatively affected their healing journey. ⁣In addition, some Black women don’t feel comfortable opening up and being vulnerable in order to facilitate their healing journey; or they are scared of the word healing because they may have a lot to unpack. ⁣Joining me on today's episode are my sisters, Taylor Banks and  Atia Heals; discussing the topic 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨. ⁣We define what is a safe space, why these spaces are important, and holistic healing/wholeness among Black women. Got your notebooks and pens? Because you are going need it! You are in for a treat! Register for the unplug women's' retreat: https://mysisterskeeperempowerment.ca/unplug-womens-retreat Let's connect: Email: iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com, Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth  ⁣ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

The church detox continues. This week I discuss the grieving process of change. For many of us God is calling us to a season of change and transition, and He is preparing us for the various emotions that we will experience when we say yes to this change. During this time, He is gracing us and giving us tools to build our internal fortitude in oder to embrace the change and the shift that will come. Change is never easy, and being outside of our comfort zone is never easy. Transition comes with its ups and downs, and sometimes self doubt is at the forefront, as we question whether or not this is God. During this episode expect clarity and expect the Lord to speak to you. However, beware that you will be challenged to step out of the boat, walk on water, and live life outside of the box.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On this week's episode we continue the conversation of church detox, as we talk about The New Normal. I walk us through the importance of emotionally healthy spirituality and what that looks like in our everyday lives as believers, and for those who serve in any type of leadership capacity. I remind us of the importance of stillness and solitude, so that God can minister to our hearts. Finally, I challenge us to shift our mindsets, ensuring that our relationships with Christ are the forefront. These principles are what will empower us to bring transformation to our spheres of influence, live life out of the box, and live a life of wholeness. If you are interested in attending the Unplug Women's Retreat on August 7th and 8th, here are the registration details. Early bird registration ends tomorrow: https://mysisterskeeperempowerment.ca/unplug-womens-retreat Book Recommendations: Emotionally Healthy Leader- https://www.amazon.ca/Emotionally-Healthy-Leader-Transforming-Transform-ebook/dp/B00PFC9MR0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=emotionally+healthy+leader&qid=1594308338&sr=8-1 Sacred Rest: https://www.amazon.ca/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore-ebook/dp/B06Y12N4YK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sacred+rest&qid=1594308378&sr=8-1 This Generation: https://www.amazon.ca/This-Generation-Its-time-shift-ebook/dp/B01F5Y4BE6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=this+generation+Jessica+robinson&qid=1594308438&sr=8-1 Connect with me on instagram: @iamshespeakstruth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On this week's episode we talk about Church Detox; yes I went there. I sense that we are in a season of shifting and transition, and many are going through a detox. There has been a shift in the way we see God, there has been a shift in the way we understand church and there has been a shift in the way we position ourselves as believers as it pertains to the church. The Lord wants to first validate what you're feeling and second, He wants to reintroduce Himself to us. Jesus and the church has been presented to us in a very unhealthy way, illustrating that it is because of works why we are saved, justified, and loved by Christ. Today we shift that narrative and we begin a discussion of the "new normal" as it pertains to our relationship with Christ.  If you are interested in attending the Unplug Women's Retreat, please register here: https://mysisterskeeperempowerment.ca/unplug-womens-retreat. Early Bird registration ends July 10th.  Let's Connect: Email: iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message

On this week's Episode we continue the conversation with Dr. Joseph Smith and Ashley Keene. However, this time there is a spin on, as we transition to tools of transformation and healing. We encourage our listeners to use these tools of healing for themselves, and for others around them. Ashley provides us with tools of healing, Dr Smith speaks to how we can create spaces of healing for Black men, and I provide six soul care tips for the Black Believer. I think my favourite part of the conversation was the collective healing mantra, which states: I am healed, I belong here, I am loved, I am appreciated, I will maintain healthy resilience, and I am seen. It was such a beautiful moment of healing and restoration. So, do you have your notebook and pen? Are you positioned and ready for God to pour into you? Because I am excited about what is going to pour into you, it will be healing and transformative, and you will never be the same. The journey of healing continues!  Finally, at the end of the episode I announced the launch of my new line Healed Collective. Join in the movement and purchase your Healed People Tee.  You can purchase your here T-shirt here: https://mysisterskeeperempowerment.ca/shop-healing-collective-1/ols/products/healed-people-tee.  Let's Connect Instagram: @iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com Email: Iamshespeakstruth@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica5112/message