Beyond Just Christian

On today’s episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by her friend Bryson Grover. Bryson is nineteen years old, a college student, and going to school to become a pastor. At just fourteen years old, he felt the Lord call him into ministry. In 2021, God confirmed this calling over Bryson’s life when he attended a young adult conference called Awaken in Dallas, PA. This event streng...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna uses Angie Baughman’s “Step By Step Bible Study Method” to discuss and break down the word “obedience.” Using Scriptures to present both the rewards of obedience and the repercussions of disobedience, Brenna highlights the necessity of this discipline in one’s relationship with the Lord. Though it is not always fun or enjoyable of a decision...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the topic of having quality quiet time with the Lord. Oftentimes, we can struggle to come to the Lord’s presence and have quality quiet time with Him. Sometimes it’s short, not quiet, but it’s still vital to have that time with the Lord to show Him love and for us to receive His love in return. Of course, it’s easy to fail our own...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna encourages listeners to live worthy of their calling wherever they are in their lives. It can be intimidating to live worthy of our calling, especially if we don’t know where, when, or how to do it. However, God can fulfill His plans for us wherever we are, no matter what our role may currently be. Whether God is calling us somewhere new or...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna reassures listeners that their prayers, big or small, are valuable to the Lord. It’s easy to ask ourselves questions such as “What do my prayers do for God?” “Are my prayers even heard?” “What value do my words have?” Yet, our prayers offer a sweet fragrance to the Lord, and He enjoys them. With her encouragement, Brenna aims to comfort list...

On this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares her most insightful tips to get through a breakup. Though this episode is catered more towards female listeners, these recommendations can also be applied to men who are grieving a loss of a relationship. Regardless of who’s listening, Brenna wants to remind the audience that the Lord is present in their hardships and heartbreaks. The...

On this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares her near-death experience that took place December 10th, 2023. While driving in a heavy rainstorm, a tree had fallen on her car, which resulted in an unpredicted wreck. Though her vehicle was completely pressed, she, herself, was not crushed. For two months, Brenna wore a neck-brace, which resulted in not being able to work, drive, or...

On this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares seven uncomfortable things Christians try not to think about. These seven pertain to questions that we know the answers to and don’t like OR they are the things we ask God that we don’t have the answers to yet. Whether we face resistance or uncertainty, these questions do matter. Brenna wants her listeners to remember that it’s okay t...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses some wicked parents of the Bible. These parents are people who didn't fulfill their roles as the nurturing caretakers God calls us to be. Rather, these pitiful parents of the Bible were murderers due to their selfishness, desperation, hunger, and lack of contentment. Most of the parents mentioned in this episode killed their childr...

Should we as Christ-followers curse? No. Do we? Probably. In today's episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, listeners join Brenna in a discussion about the cons to cursing as a Christian. Brenna shares her personal struggles with the habit but also explains the importance of saying what we mean with God-honoring words. Five Categories of Cursing Mentioned: Category 1: Frustration Category 2: Pa...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis chapters 2 and 3. This episode is to discuss the evil of Satan and the goodness of God Scriptures referenced: 1. Genesis chapters 2 & 3 2. Genesis 4:1 3. Job 1:6-12 4. Matthew 4:1-11 5. 1 Corinthians 10:21 6. Ezekiel 28:13-19 7. Isaiah 14:12-15 8. Revelation 12:9 9. Luke 10:18 10. John 8:44 11....

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, I talk about my New Year's commitments/goals entering 2024. To help listeners narrow down their own commitments/goals for the new year, I give them four questions to ask themselves, which consist of: 1. What will bring me peace and add productivity to my life? 2. How does this goal/commitment benefit my life? 3. Philippians 4:8 says to think about...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian, Brenna is joined by her new friend Stephanie Slifko. From the time Stephanie was born, death often pursued her. "It started in the womb," she says. Linked to generational curses and bloodlines, Stephanie was indoctrinated into a family of sorcery, witchcraft, and occult practices. Her family often neglected, abused, and shamed her. Due to the family trauma...

On Tuesday, October 4th, 2016, Jenn was driving home with her two daughters. It was late at night when her car and a motorcyclist collided. Jenn and her daughters survived, but the man did not. This night changed Jenn's life forever. On this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Jennifer Eikenhorst joins Brenna to share her personal and lived-out story. "It was an ordinary day until i...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Norelle Green. Norelle is a twenty-eight year old wife, singer/musician to two bands, and a beauty influencer. Between juggling her different passions, Norelle urges listeners to know the importance of individuality and using our passions for God's glory no matter how different they may be. As she says, "God made...

In this episode, husband and wife and podcast duo Bryon and Jennifer Harvey join the chat. Bryon has been in the air guard for twenty-one years, and Jenn has been an divorce attorney for twenty years. Together, they've created their podcast titled Operation Thriving Marriage. This couple is passionate about serving Christian couples in their marriages and teaching them how to thrive within Biblica...

In this episode, I talk about my New Year's commitments (aka resolutions) for myself upon entering 2023. To help listeners narrow down their own commitments/ goals for the new year, I give them three questions to ask themselves, which consist of: What are your . . . 1. Should do's: (I should do ___ this year.) 2. Could've done's: (What could I have done differently last year?) 3. Would do's: (What...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian, I discuss three worth-knowing women of Judges. I break down the roles of each woman and share how God used them for His purposes. Though they differed in age, roles, and time periods, each harnessed the bravery of the Lord and demonstrated their faith despite trying circumstances. ●The women discussed: 1. Deborah (Judges 4-5) 2. Jael (Judges 4-5) 3. Jephth...

In this episode of my Bad Batch series, I break down three examples of Biblical wives who were quarrelsome, unfaithful, and negative influences on their husbands. Listeners will learn what a wife should and shouldn't do when it comes to honoring her husband. ●Wives mentioned: 1. Potiphar's wife 2. Job's wife 3. Samson's wife ●Scriptures referenced: 1. Genesis 39:1-23 2. Job 2 3. Judges 14:1-20 ●My...

In this episode of my Bad Batch series, I break down three examples of Biblical brothers who weren't the best siblings known to man. I share what a brother's role is and share my thoughts of what the brothers should've done differently in their roles. ●Brothers mentioned: 1. Joseph's brothers 2. David's brother Eliab 3. Asahel, Joab, and Abishai ●Scriptures referenced: 1. Genesis 37:1-35 2. 1 Samu...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian, listeners will hear from wife and pet-mom Kristy Herman Wheatley. Kristy is currently 46 years old and her purpose is to make God proud. Yet, growing up she was involved in a very different lifestyle which resulted in feeling far from God despite her love for Him. From the time she was a child, Kristy was raised with the belief that deceased loved ones cou...

In this episode, I break down three bad batch of Biblical husbands. I share what each man's role was as a husband and things they should've done differently in his role as a significant other. ●Husbands mentioned: 1. Adam (Genesis Ch. 2 & 3) 2. The Levite Man (Judges Ch. 19 & 20) 3. Nabal (1 Samuel Ch. 25) ●Scriptures referenced: 1. Matthew 5:27-30 2. Ephesians 5:21-33 3. 1 Corinthians Ch's 6 & 7...

When God calls us out, do we say "Here I am," or do we run and hide? Being pursued by God is a beautiful, yet frightening experience. Of course, whether we're responders or runners, God still pursues us with such love and intentionality. Using examples of men and women in the Bible, this episode breaks down the repercussions and blessings of those who had responded or ran from God. My question for...

In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, I talk about the three themes of Ruth which are as followed: 1. The importance of family 2. Anger towards God 3. God's provision. Ruth Bible study: https://thedailygraceco.com/products/fields-of-grace-a-study-on-ruth-1 Scripture mentioned: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ruth chapters 1-4 Comment on my Listener Feedback Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/...

In this episode, listeners will learn about: •How to serve & nourish their current friendships •My personal and noteworthy lessons learned from losing & gaining friends •Categories of friends •Why friendships change •How to know when it's time to eliminate a friendship •What questions to ask themselves for personal application in their current and past friendships Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 27:...