To Be Heard Podcast

GUESS WHO'S BACK WITH A NEW SEASON OF TO BE HEARD PODCAST! The wait is over, my friends! Season four is HERE & I am MORE than ready to encourage people, challenge culture, & let the truth be HEARD every #ToBeHeardTuesday of the new season! But, this time? I don't want to be heard alone. Instead, I'm inviting you TO BE HEARD with me! Tune into the very first #ToBeHeardTuesday TODAY on any listening platform to hear more of what I mean! And, join me for the next 6 months as we carry out the mission of To Be Heard Podcast together! Thank you for celebrating with me! Season four— LET'S DO THIS! ————— Get your To Be Heard Sweatshirt at ayanasymone.com/shop to join me in the mission! Sign up to become a member to get $5 off your purchase. And, look out for many special surprises along the way.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here we are, listeners! The END of Season Three! At this point of our journey, I pray that you are convinced now more than ever that A FREE LIFE IS POSSIBLE! And, not just possible by default, but possible only THROUGH CHRIST. So, turn your volume up ONE LAST TIME to study a verse that NEEDS TO BE HEARD. If Jesus Christ—the Son of God—has set you free, you are free indeed! Point. Blank. Period! No if's, and's, or but's about it. Celebrate this truth with me by pressing play, and stay in touch with me on the @tobeheardpodcast Instagram page for more helpful resources for your freedom journey, highlights of this third season, and updates on Season Four. I can't wait 'til you hear from me next! Don't be a stranger! (And, just as a heads up, you'll want to listen all the way through today's episode. A SUPER fun announcement is being made at the end. Be on the lookout! I love you!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alright, listeners! Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday—the second to last one before this third season ends—is something sweet! With a good ol' fashioned Q&A, I'm handing YOU the microphone and covering the topics that YOU think need to be heard! Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! I hope my answers equip you to move forward in your freedom journey. Be sure to rate the podcast, leave a review, and follow/subscribe on any listening platform! Follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and come back NEXT WEEK for a HUGE end-of-season-three celebration!

One thing we can all agree on, ESPECIALLY as this third season comes to an end, is this: Freedom is a JOURNEY. There's always going to be a road ahead of us, always another level for us to go to, always a next step we'll have to take. And, on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm asking us ALL: What's ours? What next step do we have to take in order to move forward in our freedom journey? Because after taking a look at some key principles found in Scripture, where Jesus OFTEN gave someone an action step to take after He healed them, I believe Jesus ALSO has a next step for us as we move forward in freedom. Tune into today's episode to hear more of what I mean! And, be sure to submit ANY questions you may have for next week's Q&A to my email at theauthor@ayanasymone.com.

While Season Three slowly—but surely (unfortunately)—comes to an end, there are a couple of things that NEED TO BE HEARD before we reach the finish line. And, of those things are a topic that I am featuring on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. You guessed it! I'm talking about friendship. And, not just about the importance of friendship, but how to find them, build them, and prosper in them by studying a text that is seemingly unrelated to the topic. You'll have to tune in to find out what I mean! I pray this episode helps you immensely. Don't forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members to download my FREE 31-Day Devotional. Also, be sure to rate this episode and leave a review, follow/subscribe on whatever listening platform you're tuned in on, and come back next week for a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! Article References: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/05/ce-corner-isolation https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/what-toll-does-loneliness-take-on-our-health/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

And...so it begins— Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday marks the FINAL month of Season Three of To Be Heard Podcast! Anyone else emotional? But, this only means we have to make EVERY #ToBeHeardTuesday count! That being said, be sure to listen to today's episode, titled, "Practice Makes Perfect," where we talk about a KEY principle mentioned MANY times before in Scripture—doing the difficult thing daily. Because, let's be real, no one goes to the gym once and gets abs tomorrow. Sometimes, it takes some practice, consistency, and commitment for you to get good at it and see some pretty rewarding results. Tune in to hear more of what I mean! And, be sure to rate this episode, leave a review, follow/subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on, and check out @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more helpful resources. One more month to go? LET'S DO THIS!

On last week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we talked about letting God's love in. But, perhaps we need to take a look at the barriers we've built around our hearts that stop us from fully experiencing it. In other words: WALLS! Let's talk about the walls you've built up in your heart. And, not only that, but how you can tear them down, according to a story found in Joshua 6. I hope today's study helps you as much as it helped me! Be sure to rate this episode and leave a review, follow/subscribe to whatever listening platform you're tuned in on, and share To Be Heard Podcast with a friend! ONE MORE MONTH LEFT OF THIS SEASON. Let's do this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"How do I love God?" "How do I love others?" "How do I love myself?" If you've ever asked ANY of these questions before, today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is for YOU! (And, you know what? Today's episode is for me to hear, as well!) Because as we talk about living a free life that is COMPLETELY possible in Christ, our journey would not be complete if we let these questions go unanswered. You'll have to tune into today's #ToBeHeardTuesday to hear more of what I mean! Be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Also, don't forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and connect with me over on my website at ayanasymone.com!

If you thought we wouldn't get to talking about your belief system before season three is over: YOU THOUGHT WRONG. How could we talk about behaving in healthy, fruitful and effective ways this second half of the third season without taking a look at what you believe? Good answer: We couldn't! So, grab those AirPods, turn your volume up, and let's take these next steps in our healing journey, shall we? Be sure to rate this episode and leave a review, follow & subscribe to To Be Heard Podcast on all listening platforms, & give @tobeheardpodcast a follow on Instagram. Enjoy the episode!

Let the second half of Season Three COMMENCE with the first #ToBeHeardTuesday of February! And, after we spent the last couple of months identifying our childhood wounds, the root of our struggle, and maybe even some unhealthiness in our hearts, we can't help but ask the question... NOW, WHAT DO WE DO!? And, hey! It's a good question. Tune into today's episode to start the journey of finding out the answer together! Don't forget to keep up with @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more resources, and stay connected with me over on my website at ayanasymone.com. Prepare for an AMAZING month!

Well, listeners! The "Finally Free" Series is a WRAP after today's #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, to close us out, I'm sitting down with a leader who has tapped into a level of freedom we ALL want to access as well: EMMA MAE MCDANIEL! Emma is the author of both "Be Loved" and "All-Caps YOU," a speaker, a Youtuber, the host of the "Have You Heard?" Podcast, an entrepreneur, AND a Live Original Sister Ambassador! In our conversation today, we talk about grace, the importance of staying rooted in God's Word, and not letting your struggles define you. As someone who has learned a lot from Emma, I believe you can learn a lot from her too in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday! Be sure to stay connected with Emma for more of her life-giving encouragement over on her Instagram @1corinthians13_love, and let us know in the reviews how this conversation helped you today! THANK YOU for hanging out with me and my friends this past month in January. Our freedom journey will continue next week with a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! You'll hear from me then! — Connect with me on Instagram @ayanasymone, and follow the podcast as well @tobeheardpodcast. Be sure to check out my website at ayanasymone.com for monthly blog posts, video blogs, and MORE, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members to be a part of the community! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Round THREE of the "Finally Free" Series is FINALLY HERE! And, this week? We'll be hearing from... ...Megan Holmes! Megan is the founder of the She Lives Purposefully Ministries, the WELL-LOVED social media manager over on her Instagram page at @megpamsocial, fellow LO Sister App Ambassador, AND an entrepreneur! Tune into our conversation today as we talk about finding purpose in pain, trusting God in the process, knowing the TRUTH about freedom in Christ, and MORE on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. And, be sure to check out and follow ALL of the amazing content Megan posts to her Instagram page at @shelivespurposefully to draw nearer to God's heart! You can also keep up with her on her website at shelivespurposefully.com. ALSO, Megan and I had another great conversation over on her podcast, titled, "She Lives Purposefully," where we talk about getting set free from the fear of man! Click this link to tune in, and be free from the chains of people-pleasing! We hope you're encouraged by our conversation today and are convinced now more than ever that a free life is possible...BECAUSE IT IS! Let's continue to walk in this journey together! Thank you in advance for tuning in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

And, now...for the SECOND installment of the "Finally Free" Series... I introduce to you... VICTORIA JAMES! Victoria is an LO Sister Ambassador, blogger, and a part of Maverick City Music's choir. With incredible wisdom that NEEDS to be heard on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, tune in as we talk about the process of healing, the importance of being vulnerable, and God's willingness to fight for you through it all. Be sure to rate and leave a review if this conversation spoke to you! Also, don't forget to follow Victoria on Instagram, and check out her amazing and life-giving blog post she wrote for Live Original, titled, "In the Mess I Was Found."  Thanks so much for tuning in! We hope our conversation today blesses you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy new year, listeners! We are kicking off A BRAND NEW SERIES, titled "Finally Free," right here on To Be Heard Podcast! "Finally Free" is a four-part series, where I'll be inviting four of my sisters and friends on to talk about what God set them free from, battles they've faced, lessons they've learned, and healing they've undergone over time to convince you that a free life is possible! And, our first guest to kick off this series is my good friend, Heather Savonne! Heather is a faith-based blogger, singer/songwriter, worship leader, and Youtuber with a great story to tell. And, for the first installment of the "Finally Free" Series, I am honored to have her join me in this can't-miss conversation! Be sure to follow Heather on Instagram, Spotify, and Youtube! And, get ready for a great new month right here on To Be Heard Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So, you have your resolutions, you've made your bucket list, you're prepared for the best new year ever...as you should be! But, what about the things you aren't ready for? What about the things that happen that you never saw coming? Will you lose your zeal? Will you stop moving forward? Will you instead give up and turn back around? This is exactly what we'll be talking about for the last #ToBeHeardTuesday of the year! In the case that this upcoming year is filled with things we simply aren't ready for, there's a certain passage of Scripture we can always refer to to help us move forward. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to rate, leave a review, and follow or subscribe on whatever listening platform you're tuned in on! Give @tobeheardpodcast a follow on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com. Great things are on the way for the podcast in the new year! You'll want to be sure you stay tuned. Thanks for making the first half of Season 3 so much fun!

After praying all the prayers and completing all the fasts, I came to the end of myself in January of 2021. And, it was when I hit the peak of my frustration is when I began asking God the question that was stirring in my heart all along. "Why do we fast in the first place?!" Low and behold, the answer was found in Isaiah 58, and on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I wanted nothing more than to study together! So, go ahead! Press play. Let's see what God has to say about fasting. And, be sure to leave a review if this episode brought you some clarity. Thank you in advance! You'll hear from me again next week.

Jesus was the healthiest man on earth. Wouldn't you agree? He walked through everything we talk through and still remained confident, true to Himself, and most importantly, He was humble. After talking about a huge component of a healthy heart on last week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm introducing a topic that can heal every wound and set us all free: Humility. You can't be healthy if you're not humble! You'll have to tune in to find out more of what I mean! Be sure to see what's new at ayanasymone.com by signing up to become a member! Also, follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for helpful articles, resources, and sermons!

Last week on the podcast, we all heard something that NEEDED to be heard: God created us to be HUMAN BEINGS. Not robots. Not machines. Not zombies. HUMANS. Which means we feel, we think, we have emotions. That's part of being a healthy individual! But, on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm taking this conversation a step further by discussing another component we CAN'T miss if we're going to be healthy. You'll have to tune in to find out what I mean! Be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review on To Be Heard Podcast wherever you listen! And, follow To Be Heard Podcast on Instagram @tobeheardpodcast.

And, that's a wrap for this season's #ToBeHeardTuesdays for the month of November! Crazy how quickly time flies, right!? But, as we close out this month by continuing to move forward in our freedom journey, today, I want to talk about a spirit that sets us FREE! That's right! I'm talking about the Holy Spirit! And, for those of you who feel like your feelings of anger, sadness, grief, heartbrokenness, and other not-so-pretty emotions such as these means that the Holy Spirit left you, I've recorded today's #ToBeHeardTuesday to prove you wrong. You'll have to press play to hear more of what I mean! And, be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more helpful resources for your freedom journey with the Lord!

Here's what you need to HEAR on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday: If you belong to Christ Jesus, you are FREE from condemnation. You are FREE from accusation. You are NOT guilty. But, the enemy will try to tell you otherwise...and he will often try to use the spirit of religion to do so. That is why we are exposing the spirit of religion in plain sight on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, as I am encouraging us ALL to ask him the question Paul asked in Romans 8, the question that is the title of today's episode: "HOW DARE YOU?" Tune in to hear more of what I mean! And, don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a review!

*CLARIFICATION: When you hear me say "you CAN sin" in today's episode, I mean it in the context of what you have potential to do, not what you have permission to do. Our conversation today will continue in next week's episode. Thank you for listening!* Last week on To Be Heard Podcast, we asked ourselves an important question: Who are we? But, this week? It's time we ask a more important question: Who is God? Is He good? Bad? Kind? Mean? Patient? Moody? WHO IS HE?! However you answer this question determines how far you'll go in your freedom journey with the Lord. Even further, how you answer this question determines how you live your life...hence why, I'm VERY excited to answer this question on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday! I hope today's episode brings you clarity. Thank you in advance for listening!

*At minute 25:00-25:18, specifically at the 7th second, here's what you should've heard: "God just allowed me to explore. And again, when I say explore, I'm talking about exploring ONLY under the lordship of Christ." I don't believe I clarified that when recording, but please use this notation as clarification. Thank you!* Happy, happy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! Are you ready to take the next step in our freedom journey? After asking us all such a weighty, yet simple question on last week's episode, I thought it'd be appropriate to ask ourselves another insightful question that has been challenging me the most in my journey with God. It's a question I've titled today's #ToBeHeardTuesday and a question I pray you'll want to take time to answer with me. You'll have to give the episode a listen in order to do so! Be sure to tune in! If you have been enjoying To Be Heard Podcast so far, be sure to rate the podcast and leave a review. Not to mention, make sure you follow/subscribe to To Be Heard Podcast on any listening platform you tune in on. Check out ayanasymone.com to stay connected, and be on the lookout for some exclusive content on the @tobeheardpodcast Instagram page. It's only up from here! Thanks for joining me!

"Why am I anxious?" "Why am I so depressed?" "Why do I keep falling into sin?" Great question! I'm posing questions like these and more on today's first #ToBeHeardTuesday of November! As we continue to walk in our freedom journey together, I pray that today's episode expedites you forward. Be sure to leave a review to let me know if it did! I'd love to celebrate with you.  Get ready for a great new month!

The last #ToBeHeardTuesday of October already!? Welp...we may as well make it count then! Don't you think? Lucky for you, we are continuing in our freedom journey by talking about something that deeply affects your life. Whether you have realized it or not, I'm talking about your FAMILY! And, while we all come from many different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and bloodlines, I want to reintroduce to you a family we ALL can be adopted into. Give today's episode a listen to see what I mean! Be sure to sign up as a member at ayanasymone.com to stay connected! And, don't forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram. 

And, the freedom journey CONTINUES with a brand new #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, for this week's episode? I've got something that NEEDS to be heard... Last week, we talked about childhood wounds—how childhood deeply affects adulthood. Now, this week? We're talking about addiction. Addiction. Sin cycles. That "thing" you feel like you can't get free from. We're going to take a look back at our beginning again by going to THE beginning. That's right! We're going back to the Garden of Eden. My prayer is that by taking a look at the first time sin entered into the world, we would have better clarity and understanding of how we can get out of ours. 'Cause a free life IS possible, and it's possible for you! Be sure to rate this episode, leave a review, and follow/subscribe on any listening platform you tune in on. And, don't forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more helpful articles, resources, and more!

ANNND, we're back for round TWO of Season Three of To Be Heard Podcast! We kicked off our freedom journey last week, but today continues with a #ToBeHeardTuesday that NEEDS to be heard... For those of you like me who feel like you've prayed all the right prayers, finished every fast possible, memorized the scriptures, responded to all the altar calls, and yet you still found yourself fighting the same fight: Today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is for you! While you may feel that your struggle comes from "not having enough faith," today, I want to suggest to you that you could need healing from childhood wounds. And, not only that, but the one who holds every detail of your life in His book wants to heal you in every place you've been hurt! Give today's episode a listen for more! And, follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more helpful and healing resources!

WELL, LOOK WHO IT IS! If it isn't my favorite listener BACK AGAIN for SEASON THREE! WOOHOO! Happy first #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season THREE of To Be Heard Podcast! Words cannot express how THRILLED I am to be sitting behind the microphone again, ready to ENCOURAGE you, CHALLENGE culture, and let the truth BE HEARD! What you'll hear in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday is what you'll be hearing all season long: A free life IS possible! And, by the time we get to March 2022, I want us ALL to walk in this truth! Therefore, take on this freedom journey with me by following/subscribing on any listening platform you tune in on, rating and leaving a review, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram to stay up-to-date with each and every episode! Connect with me even further by signing up to become a member at ayanasymone.com, and be sure to be on look out for NEW content coming soon! It's going to be a great new season. Thank you for joining me in celebration!

Season 2 of To Be Heard Podcast is a WRAP! But, before we end, I've got to get one final word in that NEEDS to be heard. I've said from the beginning that my goal for this season was for you to hear that you're loved by Jesus in EVERY #ToBeHeardTuesday you tune into. Well, in the last episode of the season, I want to share with you the main reason why that was on my heart as much as it was. I hope that you hear it, receive it, and ultimately BELIEVE IT because none of us can afford to live this life without knowing just how much the Creator of the entire universe loves us. Thank you for being the best listeners ever! If I was going to walk through a season as crazy as this one, I would prefer it to be with YOU! THANK YOU! In the meantime, stay connected with me over on the @tobeheardpodcast Instagram page. Season 3 sneak peeks to come! Also, be sure to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com to be included on all things NEW coming to the website! (YES, I mean, Book #2!) Not to mention, you will be seeing me soon this summer over at ayanasymone.com/watch for the summer vlogs, so stay tuned for new episodes! This isn't goodbye; it's see you later! I love you guys! Talk to you soon!

In this second-to-last #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season 2 of the podcast, I am not only addressing a recent tragedy the U.S. has witnessed, but EVERY tragedy the world has witnessed—from the beginning of time until now. And, with the hopes that you would be encouraged to look to The One who made the world and has seen everything from the past, the present, & even the future, I pray that this #ToBeHeardTuesday brings a healing, yet urgent reminder that we can still have light even in the face of darkness. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Also, follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members to stay connected!

Happy #ToBeHeardTuesday, listeners! As Season 2 comes to an end, in today's episode, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look of one area I've been MOST challenged by throughout this entire season. And, perhaps, you may find out that this is one area that challenges you too. You'll have to tune in to find out what I mean! And, don't forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram to stay connected through the very end!

And so, the countdown for the end of Season 2 continues with a BRAND NEW #ToBeHeardTuesday! And, being that To Be Heard Podcast is a place where listeners are encouraged, culture is challenged, and the truth can be heard, today's episode is set out to do just that with a clear message: Choose Life. Be sure to let me know how this episode influenced you by rating and leaving a review. Don't forget to connect with me on the podcast's Instagram page at @tobeheardpodcast, too!

If you want to be an influencer, you NEED to hear today's #ToBeHeardTuesday. Because while the world say that the best influencers get all the spotlight, take pride in their platform, and make their following all about themselves, I'm challenging us all on this first episode of March to make it about others instead. Be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com, where you can download my FREE 7-Day Devotional to start any week of yours off right!

Believe it or not, this is the last #ToBeHeardTuesday for the month of February. And, we can't end the month without celebrating something special—BLACK HISTORY! Therefore, tune in to today's episode to celebrate with me by dissecting a word we ALL should care about—that is: justice. You might be surprised to hear that it's Jesus who wants justice the most.  Follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more, and be sure to rate & leave a review so I can know what you're loving! 

For all the listeners who were rolling their eyes and muting cute couples on social media this past Valentine’s Day, this #ToBeHeardTuesday is for you. You’ve got a God who loves you so much that He’s jealous for you. And, in today’s #ToBeHeardTuesday, I’m explaining exactly what that means. Be sure to share this episode with a friend, follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode! Also, don’t forget to follow both @tobeheardpodcast & @ayanasymone on Instagram to connect and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com. Until next time!

For those of you who might have some unanswered questions about “the grace of God,” I’ll be honest with you...for a long time, I did too! But, this #ToBeHeardTuesday is dedicated to clarify what the grace of God is, what the grace of God isn’t, and who it’s available for. And, in a culture that would prefer to accept truth only if it’s compromised in some gray area, I think it’s only appropriate to instead talk about an area that DOES exist: “Grace Areas.” Be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Also, don’t forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members and give the @tobeheardpodcast Instagram page a follow!

Press that play button! To Be Heard Podcast is back and on for Season 2! So much has happened since you've last heard me—the Capitol riot, the Presidential Inauguration, new COVID cases and more. And, it's got a lot of people asking, "How would Jesus respond and react to the first preview of 2021?" Lucky for you, I'm giving you the answer to this question and more on this first #ToBeHeardTuesday of the New Year! Be sure to share this episode with friends, leave a rating and review, follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com to stay connected with me—your host! Feel free to contact me directly at theauthor@ayanasymone.com. As I'm excited for you to continue to hear me on To Be Heard, I want to hear from you too!

LAST #TOBEHEARDTUESDAY OF THE YEAR, LET’S GO! And not only that, but it’s the last episode of the “Standing Firm” Series! Thank you to everyone who tuned in; it was an honor to stand firm with you! And, as we wrap up this series talking about the helmet of salvation & the sword of the spirit, I’m excited to dive into how both of these pieces are essential to standing firm in our thought life—a message I need to hear too! Be sure to check out the website at ayanasymone.com during our break, and don’t forget to follow/subscribe, leave a review, and rate the podcast to let me know what you’re loving! You’ll hear from me in February! I already can’t wait to be back!

The third #ToBeHeardTuesday of the “Standing Firm” series is HERE! And, we’re picking up right where we left off...Ephesians 6:16, talking about the shield of faith! Tune in to stand firm with me, and don’t forget to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram for more details on what’s to come! Also, sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com to be included in on something BIG!

Be honest—With everything that’s happened in 2020, the last thing many of us might’ve felt was peace. But, on today’s #ToBeHeardTuesday, I’ve got great news that I want you to hear! As part two of the “Standing Firm” series—studying Ephesians 6:10-17–we are taking a closer look at an essential piece of God’s armor found in verse 15, that being, of course, the shoes of peace. And, as we are determined to stand firm in the spiritual battle we’re facing, we can’t be prepared for what’s next if we aren’t rooted in the peace offered in God’s victorious armor. So, tune in, get His armor on, & let’s win the battle not by fighting, but by standing firm! Sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com to find out what’s new on the website, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram to stay in touch with every episode!

The first official installment for the “Standing Firm” Series is here! And, on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, we are standing firm in two essential pieces of God’s armor found in Ephesians 6:14–that is, of course, the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness. Without these two pieces, your thought life & your faith are sure to become unstable. And, in this spiritual battle, that’s something we CANNOT afford. Give the episode a listen, and be sure to rate/leave a review to let me know how you enjoyed it! Also, don’t forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members, and follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram!

A NEW month means a NEW series here on To Be Heard Podcast! Introducing... The “Standing Firm” series—a series designed to encourage, challenge, equip us ALL to stand firm before, during, and after the battle. What battle? The battle we’ve experienced in 2020–from walking through unexplainable conflict & division in our world AND facing challenges in our own lives (depression, anxiety, grief, worry...). In this series in December, we’re going to study how to stand firm through it all by living by Ephesians 6:10-17. Join me by giving this first introduction episode a listen and tune in every #ToBeHeardTuesday in December to stand firm with me!

You all have heard me say that in this season of To Be Heard Podcast, my mission in EVERY #ToBeHeardTuesday you tune into is to make sure you hear the beautiful reminder that Jesus loves you! Because of all things that need to be heard, THAT is most important—which is why I thought it’d be appropriate to spend this entire #ToBeHeardTuesday not only talking about the love of God, but explaining WHY He loves you. You’ll have to give the episode a listen to find out. Be sure to rate this episode and leave a review if you enjoyed listening! And, don’t forget to sign up to become a member of my website at ayanasymone.com/members to stay connected to all things new! Much more is to come! Stay tuned, and thank you for listening!

Okay, perfectiontists! This one is for you...yes, I'm talking to YOU! Because while you stress yourself out, lose sleep, and condemn yourself for being less than perfect, on today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I want to convince you that you are EXACTLY the kind of person God wants to use for His glory. Tune in for more! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you're loving! Also, don't forget to sign up to become a member of my website at ayanasymone.com/members and follow the podcast's Instagram page @tobeheardpodcast!

Let's face it, listeners: Not only do I want to be heard, but everyone else does too, especially in the political climate we're living in today. So, we argue, yell, voice our opinion, fight until someone says we're right...but in today's #ToBeHeardTuesday, I want to challenge us all with something many of us have a hard time doing: BEING QUIET. And, being the To Be Heard I am, this is a huge challenge for me too. Give the episode a listen to hear more of what I mean, and follow the @tobeheardpodcast Instagram page to stay connected! Also, don't forget to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members for encouraging content and new projects on the way!

This #ToBeHeardTuesday falls on a very special day in the United States of America: Election Day--the day where we find out who will be the next president for the next four years. And, though this position in the U.S. is the most powerful, I want to re-introduce us all to another person in a position of power and authority that overrules all other kingdoms. Better yet, this person sits on His throne forever...and happens to love you VERY much. Be sure to follow/subscribe to the podcast on whatever listening platform you're tuned in on, and rate this episode and leave a review so I can know what you're loving! Also, be sure to sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members, and follow the podcast on Instagram at @tobeheardpodcast!

You've heard me say it before, but I'll say it again: JESUS LOVES YOU! And, by the time we finish this second season of the podcast, I hope you will know & walk in this more than ever before! But, with a God who loves us more than we could ever imagine, I want to ask you on this #ToBeHeardTuesday: Are you willing to love Him back? Because what's a relationship with Jesus without love? (Quick answer: A miserable, religious agreement! Ick!) Give this episode a listen for more, and be sure to subscribe/follow the podcast, rate this episode, and leave a review. Don't forget to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members, and follow the podcast's Instagram page @tobeheardpodcast!

Happy #ToBeHeardTuesday! Thank you for tuning into this week's episode, where I dive into a topic that many of us cannot ignore: We are living in some CRAZY times. Not just crazy, but hostile, bitter, and angry times, where division is normal and offense is easily taken. However, in this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I want to bring awareness to the fact that we are not here by accident. Who knows? We may be called to do something about the times we're living in today and make a difference. Give this episode a listen to learn more about what I mean, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed listening! Also, be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram, and sign up to become a member of ayanasymone.com/members to stay connected with me, your host, every Wednesday!

Last week's #ToBeHeardTuesday, we celebrated the wonderful reminder of the overwhelming victory we have through CHRIST and CHRIST ALONE. But today, on this #ToBeHeardTuesday, I'm reminding us all of something that I'd say is equally important: With Christ as the winner, SATAN IS A LOSER. And, we oughta remind ourselves AND the enemy of that today on the podcast! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode, and give @tobeheardpodcast a follow on Instagram! Stay connected with me on my website by signing up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members, and never stop celebrating the victory you have through Jesus!

THE FIRST #TOBEHEARDTUESDAY OF SEASON 2 IS FINALLY HERE...with a brand new look too! Not only do I want to welcome back EVERY listener to the podcast, but I also want you to hear something we have not been hearing much of lately - HOPE - which is why this first episode back is dedicated to bringing you exactly that. Be sure to follow @tobeheardpodcast on Instagram to stay in touch with each and every episode this season, and sign up to become a member at ayanasymone.com/members so you can stay connected with me every Wednesday via email. Thank you for celebrating with me! It's going to be a great season.

Well, listeners! Today marks the LAST #ToBeHeardTuesday of Season One! It seems like October 1st, 2019 was just yesterday when the podcast got started! But, even through all of the celebration, I still have ONE last thing I want you to hear on this final #ToBeHeardTuesday! If you were here from the beginning, you would know that the very name of the podcast, To Be Heard, was entirely based off of my name. (Symone means "to be heard.") And, while I've grown to become more confident in not only my name, but the calling & purpose BEHIND my name, I now want you to be confident in the calling & purpose behind YOUR name as well. You'll have to give this last episode a listen to truly know how to do this. Be sure to leave your last ratings with a review! HUGE shoutout to all of you for sticking with me these past 6 months. I'll be back again with Season 2 come October 2020! But, hey: you don't have to wait until then to hear from me! Follow the podcast on Instagram for more updates @tobeheardpodcast, and stay connected to my website at ayanasymone.com, where I'll be posting videos every Friday this summer in 2020 (with a spring project coming sooner than you think!) You'll hear from me VERY soon. Let's stay in touch! theauthor@ayanasymone.com

COVID-19 is something the world never saw coming. Many of us are experiencing what it's like to go through a pandemic like this for the very first time. However, through all of the uncertainty, this #ToBeHeardTuesday is dedicated to reminding you that you do NOT have to worry. Why? Take a listen to find out!