Created for Infinitely More

Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies: Bringing Hope to Families in Kenya What happens when God takes a nurse's heart for caring for others and uses it to impact mothers and babies halfway around the world? In this episode of  Created for Infinitely More , Shawnee sits down with Mindy, leader of the Mercy's Light Family medical team, for an honest conversation about faith, nursing, and the growing Healthy...

Leadership can feel overwhelming. The pressure to make the right decisions, care for people well, balance responsibilities, and keep showing up faithfully can leave even strong leaders feeling exhausted and discouraged. This podcast series was created to encourage and equip Christian leaders to lead with wisdom, peace, and confidence rooted in God’s Word. Based on the devotional  31 Days to Wise C...

What happens when faith meets action? In this episode, Shawnee is joined by Jocelyne, co-founder of Mercy’s Light, who shares a behind-the-scenes look at what God has done in 2025 through the ministry in Kenya. From everyday challenges to life-changing breakthroughs, Jocelyne shares stories of women who are finding hope, healing, and purpose. You’ll get a glimpse into what life really looks like o...

In Day 21 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we close with thanksgiving and praise. Grounded in Psalm 9:1–2, this episode centers on gratitude for God’s faithfulness, provision, and the lives transformed through Mercy’s Light Family. We reflect on answered prayers, strengthened leaders, open doors, renewed hope, and the goodness of God throughout this journey. This final day invites listeners t...

In Day 20 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over the community in coastal Kenya. Grounded in Philippians 1:6, this episode reminds us that He who began a good work is faithful to carry it on to completion. We lift up families, children, leaders, and businesses throughout the community, praying for continued transformation, protection, provision, and hope. This time of prayer invites li...

In Day 19 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over partnerships, including corporate grants and corporate relationships connected to Mercy’s Light Family. Grounded in Psalm 28:7, this episode reminds us that the Lord is our strength and our shield as we place our trust in Him. We lift up current and future partnerships, asking God to open strategic doors, align us with the right organiza...

In Day 18 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over the graduates connected to Mercy’s Light Family. Anchored in Philippians 4:13, this episode reflects on the strength that comes through Christ as graduates step into new seasons of opportunity and responsibility. We lift up their futures, praying for confidence, favor in employment, integrity in leadership, and courage to walk boldly in...

In Day 17 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over the travel teams serving with Mercy’s Light Family. Grounded in Psalm 32:8, this episode reflects on God’s promise to instruct, guide, and counsel us with His loving eye upon us. We lift up every team member, praying for safety in travel, unity in service, and divine appointments in every interaction. This time of prayer invites listener...

In Day 16 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over the boards of Mercy’s Light Family. Anchored in Deuteronomy 31:6, this episode focuses on courage, strength, and the promise that God goes before us and never leaves us. We lift up every board member, asking for wisdom in decision-making, unity in leadership, and clarity in vision. This time of prayer encourages trust in God’s guidance a...

In Day 13 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over the Vocational Department of Mercy’s Light Family. Grounded in 2 Chronicles 7:14, this episode reflects on the power of humility, prayer, and seeking God as He brings healing and restoration. We lift up the students, instructors, and every vocational program, asking God to establish the work of their hands and bring transformation throug...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family | Day 14: Families In Day 14 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pray over families connected to Mercy’s Light Family. Grounded in John 16:33, this episode reminds us that even in the midst of trouble, we can take heart because Christ has overcome the world. We lift up parents, children, and households, praying for peace, unity, healing...

In Day 15 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pause in gratitude for all that God has done. Grounded in Isaiah 40:31, this episode reflects on God’s faithfulness in renewing strength, sustaining the mission, and carrying Mercy’s Light Family through every season. Together, we thank Him for lives changed, provision given, doors opened, and hope restored. This time of prayer invites listeners t...

This episode focuses on prayer for  spiritual and emotional counseling  as part of Mercy’s Light Family’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Grounded in 1 Peter 5:6, we are reminded to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand, trusting Him to lift us up in His perfect timing. In this short episode, we lift up those who provide spiritual and emotional counseling, praying for wisdom, compassion, and dis...

This episode focuses on prayer for the events Mercy’s Light Family will hold throughout the year as part of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Grounded in Romans 15:13, we are reminded that God is the source of hope, joy, and peace as we trust in Him. In this short episode, we lift up all upcoming events, including the High Tea in the United States on April 19, the High Tea in Kenya on June 6, and...

This episode focuses on prayer and thanksgiving for  Miele Organics , including our Coconut Oil and Mango Jam projects, as part of Mercy’s Light Family’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Anchored in Romans 8:28, we are reminded that God is faithfully working all things together for good according to His purpose. In this short episode, we pray for sales, growth, customers, and team expansion. We also...

This episode focuses on prayer and thanksgiving for  Upendo Business  as part of Mercy’s Light Family’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Grounded in Joshua 1:9, we are reminded to be strong and courageous, trusting God’s presence and guidance as we move forward in faith. In this short episode, we pray for sales, wisdom in when and how to expand, divine connections, and continued growth. We lift up t...

This episode focuses on the theme of leadership and God’s guidance as part of Mercy’s Light Family’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Grounded in Isaiah 41:10, we are reminded that God is with us, strengthening and upholding those He has called to lead. In this short episode, we come together as a community to pray for wisdom, strength, and integrity for the leaders of Mercy’s Light Family. We lift...

Welcome to Day 7 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are lifting up our Social Work Department in prayer. Our verse for today is Jeremiah 17:7–8, reminding us that those who trust in the Lord are firmly rooted, unshaken by hardship, and continually bearing fruit. In this short episode, we come together to pray for wisdom, strength, and discernment for our social...

Welcome to Day 6 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are focusing our prayers on wisdom in leadership. Our verse for today is Psalm 23:1, reminding us that the Lord is our Shepherd and that as we follow His lead, we lack nothing. In this short episode, we come together to ask God for wisdom, discernment, and humility as we lead others, whether in our families, o...

Welcome to Day 5 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are focusing our prayers on spiritual health. Our verse for today is 2 Corinthians 9:8, reminding us that God is able to make all grace abound to us so that in all things, at all times, we may have everything we need to abound in every good work. In this short episode, we come together to ask God to strengthen...

Welcome to Day 4 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are focusing our prayers on emotional healing. Our verse for today is Proverbs 3:5–6, reminding us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and to lean not on our own understanding. In this short episode, we come together to surrender our emotions, our wounds, and the places that feel heavy or overwhelming, in...

Welcome to Day 3 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are focusing our prayers on physical health. Our verse for today is Matthew 6:33, reminding us to seek first the Kingdom of God and trust Him with every area of our lives, including our bodies. In this short episode, we come together to surrender our health to the Lord, asking for strength, healing, endurance,...

Welcome to Day 2 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are focusing our prayers on God’s provision. Our verse for today is Philippians 4:19, reminding us that God faithfully supplies every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. In this brief episode, we give thanks to God for His past provision and trust Him for what lies ahead. As we pray and fast...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family | Day 1: Salvation for Our Families Welcome to Day 1 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Mercy’s Light Family. Today we are focusing our prayers on salvation for our families. In this short episode, we come together to pray for softened hearts, divine encounters, and a deeper revelation of Jesus for those we love. As we begin this time...

What does it mean to truly live with joy, even in the middle of life’s struggles? In this episode of  Created for Infinitely More , Shawnee sits down with Terrie Bearden, founder of  Welcome to Joy  and author of the upcoming book inspired by her “penny stories.” Terrie shares her personal journey of discovering joy in Christ, the heart behind her ministry, and the incredible way God uses pennies...