better things podcast

I think I've been spoiled. I have really good friends. like gooood friends. the Lord has truly blessed me, just like I asked for.

in this episode of the Better Things podcast, Yvette delves into the complex emotions of shame, particularly in the context of romantic relationships. she reflects on her personal experiences with shame stemming from past relationships and the societal pressures surrounding dating and rejection. through the lens of faith, Yvette emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confronting these feelin...

I strongly believe creating is part of the human experience. As a created being, it only makes sense that we would want to create too. I believe we all find inspiration for creation from the ultimate Creator, God. But how do we go about making content that we are called to make, without the confines of the internet's parameters on content creation?

so far, season 4 has seen a lot of changes! join me in this episode as I break down the necessity for the pod, including the vision God has given me to share on this platform.

Rosalyn's ideas for WEARETAKINGUPSPACE were directly given to her from God. hear how, in our new episode "when Christ + mental health collide, with Rosalyn Davis"

how do we navigate mental health challenges as christians? is it okay to mix Jesus and other spiritual practices? how does identity tie into our mental health? Join me, your host Yvette, and Rosalyn Davis, the founder and creator of WEARETAKINGUPSPACE, in a vulnerable, candid conversation about where Christ meets mental health.

what do we do when mental health isn't handled correctly in the church? how do we navigate a real diagnosis like generalized anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression? let's chat!

leila opens up about her past desire for a family, and the reality of growing up without her father around. in this episode, leila shares the ways God has shifted her perspective, healed wounds and has brought her deeper into a relationship with Him.

listen in as judah processes through the importance of waiting on God, and recounts memories about the importance of letting God work through his life.

mike shares his love for buying properties and making them his own. from allowing the Holy Spirit to guide him to buy one property every two years, to seeing God work through the buying process, mike shares how his desire to continue this process has taught him more about who God is in the midst.

happy new year friends! join my friend sheun as he processes what it looks like to step into his long time desire of being a rapper, and how he has grown through the wrestle of identifying as a rapper.

“don’t worry about anything, praying about everything..that’s the vibe”. take a journey inside othello’s thoughts as he shares past life experiences, talks about his personal desires and career driven desires and what he's learned about God in the process.

we all have desires: candice recounts moving states, the growing desire for community in Christ during the pandemic, and how she saw Jesus through the midst of it.

we all have desires: listen in as gideon recounts his desire for a career after school, and how the journey challenged him to trust God in the midst.

after my episode with my friend alex, i did some reflecting. here's the part two of an episode that has been a long time coming. in this episode, let's discuss where the lack of respect comes from, how culture shapes our views and why it's important to respect christian men.

sometimes our feelings hit… hard. but does that mean God isn’t good?

join my old friend Alex and I in today's episode as he shares his testimony, his insight on putting Christ first in his life, and his thought process on men in the church. you can follow Alex on instagram at @alexandertheblanc. catch his podcast on all streaming platforms "Why Now? with AlexanderTheBlanc".

the desires of our hearts could be to our detriment

let’s address the question that really matters… “why should I care”? every growth process starts with a why…

hi friends! there's so much freedom in who Jesus is. He changes every aspect of our being if we allow him. my experience from being freed of 10 years of struggling with sexual sin is definitely a testament to who Jesus is.

my relationship with Christ has been so fulfilling.. me and Him, connecting and spending time together. but what if Jesus is calling me to more than just living in my bubble? what if He is calling me to boldly proclaim His name in a way that only I can?

freedom isn’t always all the options…

transition is so weird, and it feels weird. there's soo many reasons I could think to throw transition phases out the window, and sooooo many more reasons I know they need to stay.