Cranberry Juice in a Wine Glass Podcast

Season 4 Episode 7: Outperforming God-Often times we do not realize how we try to outperform God. But when we think about it, God does not need our help. We need his help! Listening to this episode will help one to realize how much stress, anxiety, and even bitterness we bring on ourselves, attempting to outperform God. If you think you don't do this, just tune into this episode and take 30 minutes to self-examine. Or maybe you don't try to outperform God, but you try to perform for his love. If this is the basis of your relationship with God, it's most likely your relationship with the people around you! Do you compare, because you live in a scarcity mindset? Tap in and let's heal.

On this episode Shaneka pushes JaLisa to talk about a very sensitive topic! Have you ever been ghosted and/or been the ghoster? This is a conversation that does not occur often, because it places one in a very vulnerable state. Having to admit to being ghosted in a relationship forces one to have to deal with feelings of rejection and other insecurities that we try so hard to hide. These same insecurities come full circle, when having to deal with the stories that we have told ourselves, based on others perception of us. Not only do we lean on others perception, but we gain a distorted view of how we should see ourselves. It is time to take your power back and recreate yourselves, by remembering who God created you to be. Something so simple as being ghosted can contribute to all of these feelings. Take just thirty minutes of your day and tap in to see if this is an area that needs to be healed.

Navigating life in general can be challenging, but have you thought about how navigating friendships as an adult can be challenging as well?! On this episode JaLisa and Shaneka explore what it means to grieve a friendship. Besides being taught to share as children, there are not many lessons on how to truly, manage our friendships. We should be able to practice giving our friends the same grace, that we want given to us. Every time a friend is "acting funny" are they really or have you not learned how to effectively communicate your emotions and express how their distance is making you feel? Have you considered that your friend has secret issues that they are battling and have not told anyone? Tap into this episode and challenge yourself to heal and mature in the area of understanding that friendship can come with grief. Let's heal!

Season 4 Episode 4: “The Other Child”- Now, this is a conversation that we have been taught to suppress for generations and generations. Not everyone has the experience of the “other child,” but rest assure, you know at least one person, this has impacted. Can you remember having a discussion on what it feels and/or felt like, being the half/step brother and sister in the family? How much of those emotions are you still taking around with you today? JaLisa and Shaneka both discuss the potential emotions that can arise between siblings and toward parents, because we choose to not address the elephant in the room. This topic cannot only help you, but help in the way you raise and see children. This episode challenges parents, to give their child a voice. You also do not want to miss this week's Juice of the Week, it is simple, but extremely powerful. Tune in and get ready to heal!

JaLisa and Shaneka decide to dive a little deeper from last week and discuss "Daddy Issues." Often times we do not realize how important the role of a father can be, in our lives. As these ladies discuss there experience with "Daddy Issues" they allow themselves to become very open and vulnerable. Transparency is key, to opening the door to healing. God can't heal, what you won't reveal. JaLisa and Shaneka discuss the importance of acknowledging when life happens to you versus sweeping it under the rug. Tune in to hear more and let's heal.

In order to understand who you are, sometimes you have to wrestle with who you come from. JaLisa and Shaneka, open the door to a tough conversation, that sometimes may be overlooked. Mommy issues! We always hear about different topics on fathers, but have you ever dealt with the unresolved issues with your mother. These issues do not always have to be catastrophic, however it could be something that has caused you to operate a certain way. Have you told your mother how you feel about a certain way she treats you, have you asked about her trauma, or things she has not healed? Listen to this episode and challenge yourself to heal the places you may have closed off, long ago. It's never too late, to heal!

Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck when things do not go as planned? In life, there will be times when we have to learn how to regroup, reset, and maybe even recharge! What if your plans were adjusted to set you up for a greater comeback and/or vision? Delayed plans, does not mean Denied plans. Listen to this episode to see have you explored within yourself how you maneuver when things do not go as planned and what type of attitude you display during those times.

Season 3 Finale Episode: Time to Turn Tune into the last episode of season 3, as JaLisa and Shaneka discuss accepting when a season has ended. In life, it's hard to process when we have to let go of things, spaces, places, and people, that we want to hold onto. But, what if God is calling you higher? What if God has something greater for you, than your “good” thing? Are you missing out on the “God” thing He has for you? As these ladies stroll down this conversation, watch how the Holy Spirit takes them on a few detours in the conversation. This episode will bless your entire life!

JaLisa and Shaneka are not afraid to get a little crazy on this topic. This episode was inspired by a healer, who wanted to kick open the door to normalizing NOT calling women crazy when disrespected. How long will we continue to support the narrative that women are "crazy" because we choose not tolerate disrespect or we decide we can no longer carry the weight. The conversation goes a step further in accountability, when the ladies realize they have been guilty of calling others crazy as well, to include friends. You do not want to miss this "crazy" episode. Get your pen and paper!

This episode challenges the conversation on what it means to be successful. Is biblical success, the same as culture's success? What are people truly chasing when trying to obtain success? How does viewing others success make you feel? Shaneka and JaLisa discuss how you cannot achieve kingdom success, using the culture code. Tap in and listen to how God showed up during this conversation.

On this episode JaLisa and Shaneka go live, to celebrate Shaneka saying "yes!" They also talk about how saying "yes" to God has led to growing from generational curses to generational blessings. Not only do these ladies share their insight, but some healers speak about their journey as well. Listen to this episode to challenge yourself on what you are believing God for and if you believe God's best for your life.

Who came up with sticks and stones, may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? This episode JaLisa and Shaneka discuss the power of our words. When is the last time your words hurt someone? Are you speaking life or death?

On this episode JaLisa and Shaneka explore the feelings of being emotionally and mentally drained. Not only do they provide tips on how to recognize being drained, but they give an interesting homework assignment. Make sure to listen and find out what they challenge you to do!

This episode challenges one to become uncomfortable and honest with admitting to feelings and/or experiencing jealousy. JaLisa and Shaneka encourages individuals to examine their heart and uprooting the spirit of jealousy. This topic is bitterrr!

This episode discuss the nuances of being in transition. JaLisa and Shaneka both open up about the positives and negatives of managing their "faith building season." This episode helps to look at transition in a different light and how it is God's intent to upset our norm.

This week's episode discusses the importance of being and becoming a good friend.

Do you feel you care more about what others think about you, than God? Have you asked yourself why? If you have or even if this is something you wrestle with, tune in and listen to our experience as well.

This week's episode discuss the contradictions of the daily hustle. Sometimes we have to slow down, in order to hear from God. COVID is teaching us how stillness can be a gift.

During this episode we discuss the heaviness that has taken place with George Floyd and other personal struggles. We also discuss going against out belief system developed as children and wrestling with fear.

This week's episode reminds us, in time of turmoil, we must remain committed to Christ. As believers we are not to operate like the world, but show what it means to be a King's kid.

The episode this week is challenging us to go higher. Are you participating in the process to heal or are you allowing yourself to stay stuck? Each day we have breath in our bodies, we can make the decision to get better!