LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHT

The recent health crisis has sparked a move in my heart to talk about drug addiction. Drug addiction can often be overlooked by the church and I think the Lord is grieved with the way it's being handled. There are clinics and local organizations offering drug users a safe space to do drugs. It's become the new way to handle drug overdoses but it doesn't heal anyone. The truth of the matter is, offering people a safer way to do drugs is enabling their addiction. If you truly cared for these people, you would want to get to the root of the problem and not enable it. The Lord wants to heal the trauma that drug users have experienced. He wants to be the provider for those who feel like selling drugs is the only way to live. God has compassion for all people, no matter what they've done to themselves. Those that have drug addictions need to lean on the Holy Spirit to overcome what they're going through. When you put your trust in the Lord and lean on him, your addiction will no longer be a problem. Cast your cares upon the Lord and let Him strengthen you in your weakness. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

On today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright podcast, we are kicking off our first prayer podcast episode. There are a lot of factors that are currently causing fear right now. Whether it be the rumors of war, not being able to afford food, or the crime rates rising. Fear has been taking over the minds of many people and they feel like there's no solution. In this episode, we are going to be going over some of the reasons why fear has gripped the minds of people lately. As we examine the cause of fear, we will then go over how God wants us to react during times of crisis. If you have been feeling fearful or anxious lately, then you will be in for a treat. Listen today to hear the wisdom of God on how to conquer the spirit of fear and anxiety.

On today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright podcast, we will be discussing the joy of finding contentment in Christ. So many things in this world are designed to distract us. These distractions are pulling us further away from God but they never satisfy us. It's important to note that the start of God answering your prayers may be disruptive. It may mean you lose everything. However, when you lose everything in the world, you gain everything in Christ. We will be talking about the benefits of losing everything for Christ's sake. Then we will discuss the pruning process God takes us through in order to become new creatures. All this leads us to satisfaction and joy in Christ. So if you feel unsatisfied in life, this episode is for you!

On today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright podcast, we are talking about the major crisis of depression. The title of being a Christian doesn't exempt you from depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. But the difference with you being a Christian with this struggle is that GOD is with you, even if you don't feel him. Today we are learning how to get over this battle with victory. We will also talk about the two problems with the church culture. How we as Christians should handle situations like this and the steps to take to get the Victory in Christ.

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we are going to kick off season 5 with the topic of Idolatry. The worship of anything or anyone other than Christ can lead us astray. Following after our flesh, letting celebrities be your guide, these are both examples of idolatry. Idolatry is so dangerous that even a movement of self-love and acceptance can turn into a movement of idolatry. If you have been feeling distant from God, it could be because of an idol you have. So let's examine where idolatry starts, how it impacts our relationship with God, and how it will lead humanity to take the mark of the beast. This episode is perfect for you if you've been feeling convicted about the idols you have. It's time to put God back as your first love.

To end season four of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we are diving into the culture. We will be discussing the need for Christians to understand where their identity comes from. Lately, it seems like the culture has crept into our churches. With the culture comes a false narrative formed by a worldly identity. Your identity in Christ is the foundation on which your life is built. When culture disrupts your true identity, you live a life not designed by God but by the world. In today's episode, we are going to explore the dangers of choosing culture over the Kingdom. We will also look into the domino effect of each.

Welcome back to the podcast! We are headed into our eighth episode and it's going to be a good one. Last week, we talked about the need for Christians to grow in their capacity to love. We also talked about the three types of people God sends to grow our ability to love. In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we are going to continue the topic of love. After finishing last week's episode, we realized the need to talk about the ways to express love. The world teaches you that love is a feeling & the ways to express that love are limited. It can be shown by giving gifts, taking care of someone, or even physically. Biblical love, as we discussed, is not just about what we feel but it's also about action. We have to review the true definition of love & find ways to express it. Most importantly, we will talk about the need for love to be shown first within the body of Christ.

Welcome to the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast for episode 7 of season 4! Today's episode is all about the great commandment that God has given his body and that commandment is LOVE. Love is not what the world has taught us. It's not just a feeling you get for someone, Love is action. This is why a lot of us have a hard time with this commandment. In order for us to move forward as a uniformed body, we need love to be our foundation. The only way to have a solid foundation is by building one with the word of GOD. In today's episode, we are going to talk about how God grows our capacity to love. We are also going to discuss how our actions should express our love.

Welcome back to another episode of the Let Your Shine Bright Podcast, on today's episode we will be talking about God's heart. Have you ever wondered what's on the heart of God? Well, this episode is the perfect one for you to listen to. From Genesis to Revelation, we see the heart of a loving Father but a lot of people don't believe that's true. If we disassociate God the Father from Jesus Christ the son, we miss out on the heart of God. Today's episode is going to talk about five common things that are the will of God for humanity. A lot of who God is to us is a mystery but there are some things about him that can be found in his word.

Welcome back to another episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast. Today we are going to be discussing the topic of progressive Christianity. We will be looking into what the bible has to say about this topic and how it shows up in our everyday life. As we discuss the topic of progressive Christianity, we are going to be talking about the need for perseverance in the body of Christ. It's important to remember that long-suffering is a fruit of the Spirit. It takes patience to live here on this earth and it takes perseverance to fight the good fight of faith. THE AUDIENCE MAY HAVE TO TURN UP THE VOLUME. THE AUDIO DURING THIS SEGMENT HAS BEEN DISRUPTED AND THE SOUND MAY NOT BE CLEAR ON SOME PARTS. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND WILL HAVE THE AUDIO FIXED BY NEXT WEEK.

Welcome back to another episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright podcast! We are diving right back into the topic of living a holy lifestyle. One of the major hindrances to a lot of people when it comes to this lifestyle is fornication. Last week we talked about three truths of our flesh nature. We realized that being a perfect Christian doesn't exist because of our flesh. What does exist is the grace of God and through the Holy Spirit we can overcome our flesh. This week we will discover how fornication can hinder your holy lifestyle and why it's important to the Lord.

Welcome back to the third episode of season 4! Today's episode is going to discuss the topic of how to deal with our flesh. Last week we talked about the benefits of living a holy lifestyle. However, there may be some people struggling with this concept of holiness. Holiness is not done by the works of our flesh but we do have to present our bodies to the Lord. How do we present our bodies as holy and acceptable when we live in this fleshly body? Well, take a listen to today's episode to find out how you can deal with your flesh issues.

Welcome back to another episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast. Today we are continuing our discussion about living a holy lifestyle. Last week we learned that to be holy meant to be set apart from the world. Set apart to be used for God and by doing so your life will make an impact. This week we will be going over the five benefits of holiness. It's not easy living a life set apart but with these benefits, God makes it worth it.

Welcome back to the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast! We are so excited for season four to open up to the public. So many new topics are going to be discussed this coming season. Topics that need to be addressed such as holiness in the body of Christ, sex before marriage, flesh issues, and much more. In today's episode, Desiree is going to be talking about how to live a holy lifestyle. We all know that the bible says that we should be holy just as God is holy. However, some people may not know what that looks like. With new revelation from the Lord, Desiree is going to talk about the topic of being set apart.

Welcome To The Final Episode Of Season 3 Of The Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast! In the final episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we are going to discuss how to pray the right prayers. We all know that prayer is important but most of us don't understand how to pray the right way. Listen to today's episode so that you know how to pray for your family, your enemies, and even during spiritual warfare. RELATED BLOG POST: Read Here JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041501 FREE COURSE LINK: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041858 BACK TO THE FATHER 2021: https://www.subscribepage.com/z9a9j8

Welcome, The Seventh Episode Of The Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast!! In today's episode, we are going to talk about how to put in the righteous works. When we put in the righteous works, we are doing the will of the Father. It's amazing to know that we are doing the works that God has given us to do and that he approves of it! But we have to know where to start. So learn about how you can get started in your righteous works today! BLOG POST JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041501 FREE COURSE LINK: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041858

Welcome To The Sixth Episode Of The Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast! Heading into our New Year, we decided to kick it off by talking about the importance of the Holy Spirit. 2020 was a year that most Christians walked in their flesh, which lead them down a path of fear and frustration. This year is going to be different because we are walking by the Spirit of God. It's no longer going to profit anyone to walk in their flesh as we try to navigate the coming days. So we decided to talk about how the Holy Spirit impacts our lives and how to get the Holy Spirit. Take a listen if you're ready to walk in the Spirit of Almighty God instead of your flesh this year. BACK TO THE FATHER FREE EMAIL SERIES: sign up here!! JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041501 FREE COURSE LINK: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041858

Welcome To The Fifth Episode Of The Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast!! The Divine Reversal in humanity happened when Christ was born. As a result of the birth of the Messiah, we have been given a way to inherit salvation. What some may not understand, is the importance of the birth of Christ. Discover the importance of what happened at the cross and get ready for your divine reversal. BACK TO THE FATHER 2021: https://www.subscribepage.com/z9a9j8 JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041501 FREE COURSE LINK: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041858

Today we are back and ready to explain how 2020 became the best year. As crazy as that may sound for a lot of people, this year was truly a turning point in my life. It was the year that I thought I would never make it through but then God did something amazing in my heart. A lot of us want the outward things to change but God wants our hearts to change. As a result of my heart change, I gained victory over a long battle. Take a listen to hear about why 2020 has been my best year! RELATED BLOG POST: Read Here JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041501 FREE COURSE LINK: https://glowupinchrist.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1041858 Need Help In Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare? Check Out Some Of Our Brothers In Christ Isaiah Saldivar's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAwakening209 John Ramirez's Website: https://johnramirez.org/ , https://www.youtube.com/user/jr10128/videos

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we are going over the topic of discernment again. Discernment is a major thing a lot of us lack in today's world. It's important to be reminded on how to apply discernment in your life. We discuss the voice of Satan, the voice of God, and of our flesh. We also talk about understanding how God can speak to us. So if you're having trouble with discernment, check out today's episode. BLOG: CLICK HERE

Walking in the flesh can lead you down a path into eternal fire but walking in the Spirit will lead you down a path into eternal life. It's time to decide which path you are on today because some of us need to make that change. Learn about what it looks like to walk in the Spirit daily so you can be on the Narrow Road.

Welcome To Season 3 Of The Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast!! We are back and ready to roll out some more podcast episodes to help you with your Christian self-development. In this first episode, we are going to discuss how to find worship in a place of discouragement. Learning how to worship God in spite of our circumstances is the only way to remain consistent even if the world around us isn't. Since this year has been a place of discouragement, hopelessness, and faithlessness for a lot of us, we thought it would be a good idea to share our personal story. Take a listen to learn how you too can start to worship God in spirit and truth despite the craziness around us!! SELF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: JOIN HERE!

On today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we recap what went down in season 2. We also talked about the evolution of God-given visions and how amazing it is to see your vision grow. With the growth of this vision, the podcast is getting a makeover. From a new podcast art image to intro music and topics surrounding personal development. This is all coming in season 3, so make sure to follow the podcast for the next launch! Also, don't forget to sign up for the GlowupinChrist Personal Development program if you're interested! Click Here

With Christ as the head of our life, we have the choice to live in his will. In the will of God, we are provided with provision, protection, and prosperity. When you live outside of God's will, you find it harder for God to answer your prayers. In today's episode, I go through the differences between life with Christ as the head and life without Christ as the head. The life you live is yours to choose from. You have free will, I just wanted to highlight the amazing things that happen when you choose a life with Christ as your head. Free Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/827bfd115e03/membership-landing-page

What we say has a lot to do with the way that we live our life. If we are speaking the word of God, we are speaking life over ourselves. But if we speak hopelessness all the time, that's all that we will ever see. In today's episode, we talk about how you can speak life over yourself. We also talk about how important it is to have people surrounding you that know how to hear the voice of God. If you are having trouble speaking life lately, then take a listen to today's episode to learn the tips that we share. Blog: GlowupinChrist.com Instagram: Instagram.com/glowupinchrist

Is what you listen to affecting who you hear? In today's episode, we talk about how music and the opinion of others can interfere with how well we hear God. We also discuss the difference between the voice of our flesh, God, and Satan. If you've been confused about how to hear God's voice, then don't miss today's episode! Blog: Click Here Instagram: Click Here

What we see and how we see things in this world is important. Our perspective is what we move on and it is through our sight that we judge whats around us. In today's episode, we go into detail on why it's important to have the perspective of God. Seeing things from God's perspective will result in peace of mind and heart. As you learn to understand how to make Christ the head of your life by seeing things from his perspective, you will function differently. If you feel like you don't know how you should see things lately then take a listen to today's episode to find some Godly wisdom.

On today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright podcast, we continue on the topic of Christ as the Head by talking about control. We all desire to control our life and God has given us the free will to do so. However, when we put God first, our ways become focused on His Kingdom and it causes us to shift our thinking. As we put God first we have to deal with the struggle of letting go of our fleshly will and that is what I discuss. I also talk about how much I'm looking forward to the fall season and my love (addiction) for coffee :)

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we are starting a new series. This series was motivated by the number of distractions in my life. I wanted to make sure I was in the right frame of mind so I had to go back to the concept of making Christ the Head of my life. In a previous blog post, I mentioned how the growth that God does in you sometimes comes as a shock. One day you look up and you're a completely different person. This is how it is when Christ becomes the head of your life. To kick this off we are going into the mind of Christ. As we look at who we follow, we can see how they have an effect on our thoughts, the way we see things, how we hear things, the posture of our hearts can also change. When we talk about following Christ, we are allowing him to influence all these things and more. Thoughts affect the way we see things and the way we feel. In order to have the thoughts of God, we have to acknowledge that we don't know everything. When we humble ourselves and allow God to fill us with Knowledge beyond our understanding, we see that our thoughts become bigger, our vision becomes better, we dream without limitations and fear. It's time to change the way we think by allowing God to renew our minds. Blog:www.glowupinchrist.com

Season 2 kicks off with its first episode on the power of being influenced. In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, I talk about the topic of identifying who we follow on social media. In knowing who we follow, we can also know who is influencing our lives. Even when we don't realize it, people have an influence on our daily lives so it's important to follow the right people. Some who have a negative influence will influence you into becoming someone you don't recognize. Take a listen to hear my personal experience on how following the right people led me into a healthy mindset.

In today's episode of the "Let Your Light Shine Bright" podcast, we talk about how to invest your money in the right way. It's easy to spend money on ourselves or put it into our savings. However, it's important to realize that God wants us to invest our money wisely. In this episode we talk about what to invest in, how to invest in people, and where to start. So if you want to learn more, check out today's episode.

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we talk about the difficulties in transition. Going into a new season is an exciting thing to do but what some may not realize is how difficult it can be. For those who are ambitious and love to work, resting in the Lord is not an easy task but as you decrease God will increase to do the impossible. It's the impossible that happens during times of rest because God is still working on our behalf. If you want to learn how to rest so that you can reset then check out today's episode.

In today's episode, we go over the important topic of having tunnel vision. It's so vital for us to not focus on the things that we fear because in doing so we get off the path we're meant to be on. Instead, we should keep our eyes fixed on the things above and let God be our main focus. In doing so, we never get off the path and we accomplish our race. Listen here to find out more about how you can fix your focus and gain tunnel vision.

In today's episode, we discuss the topic of whether or not it's good to date while waiting for marriage. The idea of dating so many different people while waiting is a heart posture issue that can cause a focus issue. If you are focusing on dating while you wait for marriage, you are ultimately focusing on your relationship with men more than God. Focusing on your relationship with God first is the best way to build any healthy relationship.

In today's episode, we go over what it means to steward what you've been praying for before your prayer comes to pass. Sometimes we get so caught up in praying that we neglect our preparation. As I go over my own personal experience on preparing for what I've prayed for, I hope it inspires you to also prepare for what you've prayed for.

In today's episode, I want to talk about how there is a myth that Christians can't have a devil in them. I'll talk about the reason why this is true and how to handle it. I also discuss the topic of hidden sins that hinder our growth in our walk with God. The first step in our freedom is knowledge and in today's episode, I want to give you knowledge on the darkness inside of Christians.

In today's episode, Desiree' goes into detail on how the enemy rooted the spirit of rejection in her at an early age. From the very start, the fear of rejection and self-rejection have kept me in bondage. As I went along in my walk with God, I learned that the root of my shyness was really caused by word curses and the root of rejection. Throughout my walk, I learned how to reverse the curse by uprooting the lies of the enemy and plant seeds of faith. Take a listen to learn how you too can uproot the lies and plant seeds of truth in your life.

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright podcast, Desiree' goes over her Christian testimony. During seasons of being bound to sin, I finally gave my life to Christ. However, there was a season of isolation I had to endure to get to the resurrection phase of my life. This podcast episode is based off my three-part Christian testimony, which can be found on Youtube.

In today's episode, we are discussing the heart posture of those who want success for the sake of making their hater's know they made it. It's one thing to base your success off of making God's name great but it's another thing to base your success off of wanting to prove others wrong. When we do things with the heart posture of proving others wrong, it leads us into a life of unforgiveness, rejection, pride, and bitterness. Therefore it's important to know what to do when this happens to you.

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we talk about the meaning behind becoming a woman of resource. Being a resource for others is for the generations to come and it's important to realize your knowledge is valuable. We also discuss the importance of finding your identity in Christ before starting anything because God knows what his people need through you. The takeaway from this episode will leave you inspired to start becoming a resource for others around you. It will also give you some ideas on what avenues you can start with such as a podcast, a book or a blog.

In today's episode of the Let Your Light Shine Bright Podcast, we go over some of the things that have been used in order to uplift people's mornings. It's important to know what to do in the mornings in order to have a successful day. The three things we go over are the type of music to listen to, what you should watch in the morning and the type of educational content you should listen to.

In today's episode, I tackle the concept behind manifesting and the Law of Attraction. There's nothing wrong with having a desire of the heart and there's nothing wrong with having life goals. Even the word 'manifestation' has biblical roots. But does God fit into any of what you have planned? I want to challenge the way people see the Law of Attraction because at the end of the day if you're Christian this should not be something you follow after.

In today's episode, we are introducing the new podcast by starting off our listeners with the reason they need wisdom in their life as a teenager but even through their young adult life. During the most important decade of a woman's life, she learns a lot about herself, her purpose, her future and how she is called to better the world. In order for women to do this, they need wisdom and not just any wisdom but godly wisdom.