To Be Heard Podcast

Another #ToBeHeardTuesday, another gospel message... And, this time, it's coming from the man who inspired the church's most well-known hymn. He once was blind, but after experiencing Jesus' amazing grace [through his own faith], he now can see. Not only that, but his story is perfect for showing us once again just how powerful the gospel message is. You'll have to press play to hear more of what...

...And, we're BACK with a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! If you thought Jesus was in the business of shaming, condemning, and accusing people in their lowest moment, let me tell you, my friend: YOU THOUGHT WRONG. Tune in to be introduced to one of the greatest gifts included in our Good News package when we put our faith in Jesus: Grace. You'll have to press play to hear more of what I mean! Be sure...

So, you've heard the gospel. You stop working for salvation. You go ahead and put your faith in Jesus instead. And then, all of a sudden this righteous, goody-two-shoes tells you that your salvation is only based off of your good works. WARNING, listeners. That's what we call a Pharisee. And, today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is designed to make sure you're aware of their behaviors so you know how to sepa...

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” — Jesus | Matthew 11:28-30 Today's #ToBeHeardTues...

Happy November, listeners! Who's ready for a brand new month of more good news?! After familiarizing ourselves with the FULL gospel last month on the podcast—that we don't have to work for our salvation—this month, we're honing in on another important factor of this good news: If we don't have to work, that means we get to rest. Rest in what? You'll have to press play to find out! Be sure to leave...

I've said it once, & I'll say it again: You are saved not by your good works—only by faith in Jesus. The rich young ruler proved that to us. So did Peter. So did the five thousand. But, after hearing so many stories pertaining to the gospel in the Bible—in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday—I'm ready to share mine. Press play to tune into a vulnerable episode explaining why I am most persistent in prea...

Just when you thought the Good News couldn't get any better... Here comes the fourth #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season 6! For another biblical perspective on the Gospel of Jesus Christ—that salvation comes by FAITH, and not by your good works—turn your volume up to join me in studying a well-known miracle in the Bible. While it may not seem to have much to do with the gospel, I hope to convince you othe...

NEW #ToBeHeardTuesday, SAME message. The Gospel of Jesus Christ keeps getting better & better! Turn your volume up to study a passage of Scripture you and I might have never associated with the gospel before, featuring a man who knows all too well how unworthy he is of God's grace and mercy. You'll have to press play to hear more of what I mean! Be sure to spread the word after you do. — Follow @t...

Just when you thought the good news couldn't get any better...here comes the second #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season 6! Today's news flash is inspired by none other than the man featured in the title: the rich young ruler found in Matthew 19. It's because of his conversation with Jesus that we have a perfect explanation of the gospel. Not convinced just yet? You're just gonna have to tune in!

GOOD NEWS! To Be Heard Podcast is back with a BRAND NEW SEASON. And, this time? We're coming in hot with some... GOOD NEWS. Good news, as in, THE good news: The Gospel of Jesus Christ. You aren't made righteous in God's sight by being perfect. It is only by His grace & through your faith in Him. Aren't convinced just yet? Don't worry. This news will be announced alllll season long. You'll just...

And, just like that, Season 5 comes to an end! After diving into topics like integrity, humility, dealing with critics, acknowledging weaknesses--ALL for the purpose of walking in our calling together--today's #ToBeHeardTuesday will serve as Season 5's last hoorah. Be sure to leave a review after you tune in! I'd love to hear about how this fifth season has blessed you. Also, don't...

I hate to break it to you, listener-- But, if all you have to flex are the amount of followers you have, records you've broken, Grammy's you've won... You don't really have a lot to show for. One thing you CAN flex, though, is one not many can. You're going to have to press play to find out what it is. As Season Five comes to a close, I present to you our most vulnerable conver...

As the season comes to a close, there are some final things that need #tobeheard. Isaiah 53 is one of them. For an important lesson on humility, you're going to want to tune in! Be sure to leave a review if the episode blessed you! Rate the podcast, follow/subscribe, and give @tobeheardpodcast a follow on Instagram. Have a happy #ToBeHeardTuesday!

Let the last month of Season 5 COMMENCE with a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! The title of today's episode is a prayer I believe every follower of Jesus should pray. As we commit ourselves to walking in our God-given purpose in a world that consistently rejects God's way, we oughta know how to be as shrewd as the world is. Want to know more of what I mean? Press PLAY for an important bible s...

Who knew that the miracle of the feeding of 5,000 recorded in Matthew 14 and John 6 would teach such a significant lesson on...leadership?!? In today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we're studying two verses that stopped me in my tracks not too long ago--verses that go along with everything we've discussed in Season Five so far: not just DOING, but BEING. For an important lesson on stewarding you...

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Are you passionate about creativity? Do you want to know God's thought when He first created YOU?! Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday will be right up your alley! Press play for honest, biblical truth on what it looks like to create good work—all the while staying far away from the prison of perfectionism. No better way to study creativity than with the Creator,...

You've heard me talk about this in previous #ToBeHeardTuesdays... You've studied this topic with me before on ayanasymone.com/blog ... And, now? We are revisiting the much-needed conversation again in today's episode. I'm talking about: HUMILITY. If we are truly going to walk in our purpose & be who God has called us to be, we cannot possibly do that without keeping a humbled h...

"Let your yes be 'yes', and your no be 'no'." —Jesus So simple, yet SO profound! After realizing a poor pattern of prioritization in my journey of living out my purpose, these words are what inspired me to record today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. If you have a problem overbooking yourself, making too many commitments, adding to your calendar more than you have capacity for,...

Happy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! Joining me on the podcast today is no stranger to To Be Heard. You know her, you love her— Please welcome back...Megan Edmonds! Megan is the WELL-LOVED founder of She Lives Purposefully ministries, which includes an inspiring blog, multiple bible study guides, a Top 50 Podcast that has over 700,000 downloads, and a social media platform that reaches over 31,000...

Aaaand, we're back with a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! This time? It's just you and me! And, we're taking it back to a study I did this time around last year, where I challenged myself to read and study parts of the Bible I haven't gotten the chance to yet. And, let's just say, after reading the brief book of Philemon, I knew without a shadow of a doubt, you and I would have to...

It's another great #ToBeHeardTuesday right here on the podcast, as we are joined by special guest—Victoria Baldwin! Victoria is a social media influencer with an online ministry impacting over 55k+ people every day through Instagram and TikTok. She is the host of "The Way" Podcast—a podcast that talks about Yahweh & how to live life His way, which has impacted thousands in their...

Happy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! You and I are in for a treat for today's episode... Joining me on the podcast today is award-winning author, CJ Milacci! CJ writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As the podcast host for Read Clean YA with CJ and the genius behind the Talionis series—which includes Recruit of Talionis and Fugitive of Talionis —she love...

The first #ToBeHeardTuesday of 2024 is HERE! And, we are ringing in the New Year with a very special guest... Scarlet Stearns! Scarlet Stearns is a speaker, writer, and podcaster from Birmingham, Alabama. Growing up in a local children’s home and defying the odds, she is passionate about sharing her story and telling of God’s faithfulness. Scarlet has a girls ministry called Feel The Smile that gi...

WHOA. The last #ToBeHeardTuesday of the year is HERE! And, today's episode needs to be heard... With the New Year just days away, the message you'll hear in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is most appropriate for those of us ready to dominate 2024: to walk in our purpose & stay true to our calling. You'll have to press play to hear what I mean! Be sure to leave a review behind if the...

We've been walking in our purpose all season long together on the podcast! But, for today's #ToBeHeardTuesday (& with Christmas right around the corner!), I want to talk about Jesus' purpose—why He was sent to earth in the first place. And, not only that, but let's take an honest look of what the night before His death on the cross actually looked like. It may or may not help u...