Big Picture Podcast

Varsha joins in on the big picture conversations today to share some of her experiences growing up in India and moving to the U.S. five years ago for her doctoral studies. Leave a rating below if you enjoyed this episode! Connect: bigpicture_podcast susie_obi

Statistics say that only 2% of Christians are sharing their faith as a lifestyle and not as an event. Here are four reasons why.  Connect: Woe Evangelism

PART TWO of a two-part episode! Monica Ezue joins us this week to share a very powerful story. She describes her divorce as "soul-destroying". But God had a bigger plan. Topics discussed: Defining "healing" Betrayal Working through fear Finding love after a traumatic divorce Treasure in jars of clay Redemption Connect: bigpicture_podcast susie_obi Mon E  

Monica Ezue joins us this week to share a very powerful story. She describes her divorce as "soul-destroying". But God had a bigger plan.  Connect: bigpicture_podcast susie_obi Mon E  

Life can seem mundane at times. Today, I'm sharing practical ways that I have been finding fulfillment in a season that feels ordinary. "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3 "For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Romans 8:6 "Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, of...

Alisha L. Boykin is an author from Dayton, Ohio. Her first book delves into her romantic relations and encounters with the spiritual realm. Alisha's shares how her story unfolds towards healing, celibacy and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have been enjoying Big Picture, share with a friend! Also, leave a rating and/or review below! Check out the website ! Connect: susie_obi bigpic...

Welcome to the SECOND series BPP titled: Health and Wellness. Today, we are talking about spiritual maturity. The phrase "spiritual maturity" is one that can be thrown around a lot in Christian circles, but what does it actually depend on? Jimmy K., a combat veteran and pastor joins in on the conversation today to share his experiences and talk about how to know if you are maturing as a Christian....

Welcome to the SECOND series of BPP titled: Health and Wellness. We've all experienced pain - mentally, emotionally and relationally. How do we get through it? Ann is joining us today to share her experience with pain and how sitting through her pain helped her overcome it.   If you have been enjoying Big Picture, I'd love it if you'd… Follow the Instagram page ! Follow BPP on Apple Podcasts, Spot...

Welcome to the SECOND series of BPP titled: Health and Wellness. Struggling with health in general is not easy, but there is something about mental health that seems to take a toll on our overall well being. It is estimated that more than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. and 1 in 8 people in the world have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Even without a diagnosis, living day to day trying to...

Welcome to the SECOND series of BPP titled: Health and Wellness. Struggling with health in general is not easy, but there is something about mental health that seems to take a toll on our overall well being. It is estimated that more than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. and 1 in 8 people in the world have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Even without a diagnosis, living day to day trying to...

Is it just me or is it harder to make friends as an adult? I mean, good, quality friends. Listen in as I share what friendship means to me and how I define a friend. Other episodes mentioned: What I Have Learned in my Twenties (So far) Connect: bigpicture_podcast susie_obi Check out the website ! Leave a rating below if you enjoyed this episode! Also share with a friend! Make sure to follow Big Pi...

Money, money, money. We all have it. Maybe we don't. Jackie Mitchell is someone who was determined to meet a savings goal to buy a house. She ventured to save $100 a day for 100 days and attracted about 120,000 social media followers while doing so! In this episode, Susan and Jackie discuss efficient side hustles, effective tactics to saving money and how to steward finances well. Did you enjoy th...

Less than 20% of the United States (U.S.) population are classified as first generation Americans. Not only are first generation Americans considered minorities in comparison to the population, we also have a unique and mostly untold American experience. Join Susan as she talks with Richard Fawole about their experience in the U.S. as a first generation Americans.   Did you like this episode? If s...

Sexual desire is natural and lust is something that many people struggle with, whether it's admitted or not. It can be even harder to deal with lust while in a relationship. Speaking of a relationship, does lust exist in marriage? Sexual desire is made by God and given by God, so what's the problem anyways? How does one deal with lust? Join Susan Obi and Brianna Jenkins as they share and unpack th...

Claire has an incredible testimony of faith, living abroad and falling in love. Who doesn't like to hear a good love story? Although that is an important part of her journey, that is not the emphasis. She also shares her struggles of being away from family, being single, adapting to a new culture and wondering if she made the right decision to leave the United States. She could have at any point m...

Welcome to the FIRST SERIES of BPP titled: All Things Church .  We have all at some point been hurt by the words or actions of someone. Getting hurt is not easy, especially when it comes from someone we care about. Church hurt is described as the pain experienced from someone within the church, and many times can be a reason that people leave the church altogether. So how do we deal with church hu...

Welcome to the FIRST SERIES of BPP titled: All Things Church . Majority of people who may or may not identify as Christians have attended a church service at one point or another. For those who attend on a regular basis, how can you know that you have found the right church? For those who do not attend, but are interested in joining a church, how do you go about finding the right one? Join Susan a...

Welcome to the FIRST SERIES of Big Picture Podcast titled: All Things Church .    Christian culture highlights the importance of honoring the Sabbath, many times, by going to church. Many Gen Zers and millennials who grew up in church are now forfeiting the practice of attending weekly worship services. In today's episode, join Susan along with Sammy Obi to discuss all things church related and de...

More than halfway into my twenties, I am sitting down with y'all today to share what I have learned about life and myself (so far). Don't miss this f irst SOLO episode of BPP and last episode of the year!   The WINNERS of the FREE giveaways will be announced at the end of this episode!   Be sure to : Follow bigpicture_podcast on Instagram for all the insiders!   Also…would really appreciate it if...

PART 2 of a two-part episode! Olive F. joins us this week to talk about her decision to leave behind her culture and convictions in exchange for clarity, community and peace of mind. Olive shares about the struggles she faced in people-pleasing and trying to live up to a standard that didn't align with who she was. Although German Baptist culture was her greenhouse for 24 years of her life, she re...

Olive Filbrun joins us this week to talk about her decision to leave behind her culture and convictions in exchange for clarity, community and peace of mind. Olive shares about the struggles she faced in people-pleasing and trying to live up to an impossible standard. Although German Baptist culture was her greenhouse for 24 years of her life, she recently came to the realization that her true gre...

Why are we so lonely? Out of all the existing generations, Gen Z is considered the loneliest. As we are made in the image of God, we bear His likeness. God is driven by relationship, therefore, we are too! We are created to be with people. The Enemy has tried to destroy this plan by isolating us which causes and perpetuates feelings of loneliness. Isolation is not only a physical phenomenon, but a...

Making decisions is inevitable. How can you know for certain if you are making the right decision? Many times we are so afraid to make a decision, and even when we make one, there can be that underlying fear that we have made the wrong one.  Join Susan Obi as she discusses with the one and only Pate Cathey about what it looks like to make decisions with confidence. Follow bigpicture_podcast on Ins...

What's up? It's ya girl, Susan! I am so excited to share a little bit about myself and the purpose of Big Picture Podcast.   Make sure to follow bigpicture_podcast on Instagram!   See y'all in the next episode :)