Handbags, Hankies & Hallelujah

Hello beautiful ❤️  Have you ever felt like you've failed, questioned your purpose, or wondered whether God could still use you? In this heartfelt episode of Handbags, Hankies & Hallelujah, I, Sian Gissing explores the powerful biblical themes of integrity, identity, boundaries and God's transforming grace. Drawing on Psalm 145, Romans 7, Mark 12 and Matthew 9, I reflect on what it t...

In a world that constantly asks me to hurry, decide, perform and please, I’ve often wondered, what if the most powerful thing I could do was simply... pause? In this heartfelt episode, I explore the deeper meaning of consent, discernment, stewardship and the courage it takes to listen to the quiet wisdom within myself before saying "yes." Drawing upon my background in law, business, moth...

Have you ever found yourself exhausted from fighting  in a courtroom, a custody battle, a financial dispute — and wondered when it will ever end? In this episode Sian Gissing speaks honestly about the emotional and physical cost of prolonged conflict, what the legal system can and cannot give you, and what she found when she finally stopped fighting and started surrendering. Drawing on her own liv...

In this Holy Week reflection, we step into something deeper than remembrance…  we step into surrender . This episode is an invitation to pause, to reflect, and to release what you’ve been carrying that no longer serves you. Because before there is resurrection…  there must be a letting go. Through scripture, personal reflection, and gentle guidance, we explore what it truly means to empty ourselve...

Episode 1: Strength & Dignity – Lessons from the Proverbs 31 Woman In the first episode of Handbags, Hankies & Hallelujah , I share the deeper meaning of elegance, self-respect, and discipline through the wisdom of the Proverbs 31 woman. Far beyond appearance, true elegance comes from strength of character, faith, and the way we steward our lives. Through reflection and scripture, this epi...