Beyond Just Christian

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna reflects on her experiences at Uprise Music Festival and the Extraordinary Women's Conference. More specifically, she shares how each event held its own blessing and inconvenience. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be able to understand the importance of gathering together and fully appreciate the experiences available...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the three sacrifices that God desires from us in our everyday lives. More specifically, she shares the importance of each sacrifice and how God gladly accepts them.  By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will fully give themselves to the Lord- as well as their thanksgiving, hearts/spirits, and bodies- as a form of true...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses what to reconsider saying as a Christian.  More specifically, she shares phrases and expressions that she now considers sinful and is personally convicted of. Whether these words and phrases were spoken mindlessly or intentionally, she urges people to be thoughtful and considerate with their words rather than reckless and rash.  By...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by her brother in Christ, Maverick McCollum. Maverick is twenty years old, lives in Northeastern PA, and he’s a mechanic and an avid gamer.   Digging deep into his testimony, Maverick shares how he left his early years of atheism and skepticism to make the individual decision himself to follow Christ. Despite the external pressures...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses Psalm Ch. 22, verses, 3,6, and 9. More specifically, she communicates the failure of trusting ourselves but the benefit of relying on the Lord’s dependability. Even when we experience our "But I" humanly flawed moments, we can still experience the power of our "Yet God" moments. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners wi...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares her favorite Christian, faith-based podcasts, which have been impactful to her own spiritual walk.  More specifically, she discusses how each platform is unique in its delivery of the Good News and explains what she admires about each host. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be able to support their brothers and s...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how our desires can lead to temptations that may affect our relationships, both future and current.  More specifically, she discusses what we can do to keep our consciences clear and how to not fall into slavery of sexual sin.   By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be able to have better self-awareness and self-c...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how listeners can find the ideal church for them. Using the tips mentioned, listeners will be able to decipher their needs from their wants with any location. This episode is good for those who:  have never stepped inside a church before & want to know what to look for are seeking a new home church before or after moving By the...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how the condition of our hearts affects everything we do-from our interactions, responses, and to how our body functions. She further discusses how much we need to seek God’s own heart in our lives in order to thrive. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be able to manage their bodies and their hearts, seeking Hi...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by singer and songwriter, Madalyn Rae. Madalyn is twenty-two years old, the oldest of five siblings, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her husband. She is part of Three Strands Management Company, and she continues to bring the joy of Jesus to others through her music.  Some other hit songs of hers consist of “Isaac,” “Dancin...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how to support a loved one through their grief.  More specifically, she dives into eleven practical things to consider when helping someone.   By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes that listeners will be able to encourage, support, and listen to those who have dealt with the loss of a loved one.      Scriptures Mentioned:   Isai...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the three traits needed in any godly relationship between a man and woman. Diving further into these questions, she explains how each trait may look different in various areas of dating or even before dating has begun.  By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will have better judgement of character within a potential spo...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the seven benefits of approaching God immediately in the morning. Despite the hustle and bustle of our daily activities and routines, coming to the Lord before anyone and everything else is crucial for further developing our relationship with Him. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be able to see the benefits...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the topic of divided loyalty. Discussing further into what may cause division between God and us, Brenna teaches how wavering loyalty leads to chaos, disorder, and a non-stable foundation. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will understand how to be decisive in their faith, determined in who they serve, and know wh...

Want to find more God-honoring music that you can still headbang to? In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares her favorite heavy rock and metal bands and artists who she listens to on a daily basis.  By listening to this episode, she hopes that listeners can expand their music selection while honoring the Lord.    Brenna’s Worship Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist...

In this episode of the Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses what it looks like to respond to God’s wake-up call with obedience and faith. Drawing from her own testimony alongside the biblical stories of Gideon, Elijah, and Samuel, she reflects on how God calls His people—and how each man responded to Him.     By the end of the episode, Brenna encourages listeners to recognize and respon...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the three roles of angels based on examples throughout the Bible.  By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes that listeners will be able to understand the assigned duties of angels throughout time.  Scriptures Mentioned:   Acts 12:1-19  Exodus 23:20-24  Daniel Ch. 6  Genesis 19:1-22  Acts 8:26  Genesis Ch. 16  Genesis Ch. 18   Luke...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the contrasting lives between Cain and Adam’s descendant, Enoch. More specifically, Brenna dives into:  Differences between each Old Testament Enoch Worldly kingdoms versus heavenly kingdoms Worldly lineage versus God-given legacy God’s rejection of man versus His acceptance of man By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes that list...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into her 2026 commitments (goals) for the following year.  She also discusses what she's most grateful for in 2025, applicable tips for goal setting, and she offers encouragement for listeners to take into consideration for fulfilling their own goals. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be encouraged to achieve ...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna opens up about the death of her dad and thanks the Lord for the car accident she survived. Giving an account as to how the Lord has protected both her and her dad throughout their lives, Brenna dives into the following topics: The shortness of the human life the process of losing a loved one God's grace through the course of grieving adaptin...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the importance of keeping Jesus as our first love, the apple of our eye, and our heart’s delight. Drawing from her own season of singleness, she encourages listeners to pursue the Lord wholeheartedly in every stage of life: whether single, dating, in a relationship, engaged, and/or married. If we are recipients of God’s love, why w...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna explores chapter three of the Old Testament book, Ezra. As she discusses the themes of praise, time, and change, she highlights the verses that inspired her personal reflections from studying this passage.   By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be encouraged to trust that whatever God begins, He will surely finish.     Sel...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how the Lord tests our hearts with each role we’re in to further develop our character.  Using Joseph’s experiences as an example, listeners can be reminded that when God’s hand is in our story, not even adversity, holdup, nor age can halt His plans for us.  By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes that listeners will be encouraged...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna explores the importance of safeguarding the privacy of our hearts.  She dives into topics such as:  Bringing our concerns and praises to the Lord before sharing them with others Taking time to reflect and meditate on what God reveals to us rather than rushing to speak Protecting our hearts from both internal and external influences By the en...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses 16 practical ways to love difficult people. Between recent events and obvious division among us, we find it easier to hate and harder to love both online and in person. Yet as God’s children, we are commanded to love, even with those who don’t love   us, agree with us, or receive us in return.  By the end of this episode, Brenna ho...