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Beyond Just Christian

89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -

The "Beyond Just Christian" podcast welcomes listeners to the conversations that talk about what it means to live life beyond just the usual Christian standard. Hosted by Brenna Covelens, this podcast discusses the topics centered around faith, relationships, health, and most importantly, how these things shape us. Join Brenna in her honest and heartfelt conversations, and see what it means to live beyond just the Christian norm.

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Sexual Harassment & Abusive Relationships Pt. 1 Featuring Diana Winkler

August 20, 2021 19:03 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Diana Winkler is a musician, singer, songwriter, and arts extraordinaire. She is also a wife, podcaster, and domestic violence advocate. In this episode, listeners will hear about Diana's personal testimony. She shares her story of sexual harassment she faced in eighth grade to the abusive relationships she suffered as an adult. Despite her struggles, she uses her voice and music to change lives around her. She continues to share her story at churches and local events. In 2017, Diana teamed u...

Ep. 15: Sexual Harassment & Abusive Relationships Pt. 1 Featuring Diana Winkler

August 20, 2021 19:03 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Diana Winkler is a musician, singer, songwriter, and arts extraordinaire. She is also a wife, podcaster, and domestic violence advocate. In this episode, listeners will hear about Diana's personal testimony. She shares her story of sexual harassment she faced in eighth grade to the abusive relationships she suffered as an adult. Despite her struggles, she uses her voice and music to change lives around her. She continues to share her story at churches and local events. In 2017, Diana teamed u...

Blessed or Impoverished Featuring Lynne Modranski

July 21, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

In this episode, listeners will hear from writer, musician, mother, and wife Lynne Modranski. Lynne shares her personal life experiences of living in poverty from the time she was first married to her later adult years. She shares her practical tips on how to live off of little, how to be content, and how to differentiate our wants from our needs. Listeners will hear and learn how to apply these helpful words of wisdom to their lives to being financially blessed versus feeling impoverished. L...

Ep. 14: Blessed or Impoverished Featuring Lynne Modranski

July 21, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

In this episode, listeners will hear from writer, musician, mother, and wife Lynne Modranski. Lynne shares her personal life experiences of living in poverty from the time she was first married to her later adult years. She shares her practical tips on how to live off of little, how to be content, and how to differentiate our wants from our needs. Listeners will hear and learn how to apply these helpful words of wisdom to their lives to being financially blessed versus feeling impoverished. L...

How to Be Safe & Bullying in Youth Featuring Guy Beveridge

July 02, 2021 02:08 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

In this episode, listeners will hear from father, husband, podcaster, and safety expert Guy Beveridge. Guy Beveridge is a trainer, professional security consultant, and a licensed master peace officer in Texas. Guy and I break down how to be safe in public, how to be ready for emergency situations, and what we can do to be more alert in our daily activities. We also transition into the topic of bullying. This includes what typess of bullying there are, what to look out for if your child is bu...

Ep. 13: Public Safety & Bullying in Youth Featuring Guy Beveridge

July 02, 2021 02:08 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

In this episode, listeners will hear from father, husband, podcaster, and safety expert Guy Beveridge. Guy Beveridge is a trainer, professional security consultant, and a licensed master peace officer in Texas. Guy and I break down how to be safe in public, how to be ready for emergency situations, and what we can do to be more alert in our daily activities. We also transition into the topic of bullying. This includes what typess of bullying there are, what to look out for if your child is bu...

Public Safety & Bullying in Youth Featuring Guy Beveridge

July 02, 2021 02:08 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

In this episode, listeners will hear from father, husband, podcaster, and safety expert Guy Beveridge. Guy Beveridge is a trainer, professional security consultant, and a licensed master peace officer in Texas. Guy and I break down how to be safe in public, how to be ready for emergency situations, and what we can do to be more alert in our daily activities. We also transition into the topic of bullying. This includes what typess of bullying there are, what to look out for if your child is bu...

Out of The Iron Furnace Featuring Connie Lawson

June 01, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

In this episode, thirty-seven year old podcaster, youtuber, mother, and blogger Connie Lawson shares her story of suffering, bitterness, and healing. In this episode, listeners will hear Connie's story of childhood trauma with being misdiagnosed for a mental illness she never had, how medication effected her spiritually and physically, abuse from her father that turned into resentment and anger, and how she became a mother to a blended family. Where to find Connie: Podcast: https://open.spoti...

Ep. 12: Out of The Iron Furnace Featuring Connie Lawson

June 01, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

In this episode, thirty-seven year old podcaster, youtuber, mother, and blogger Connie Lawson shares her story of suffering, bitterness, and healing. In this episode, listeners will hear Connie's story of childhood trauma with being misdiagnosed for a mental illness she never had, how medication effected her spiritually and physically, abuse from her father that turned into resentment and anger, and how she became a mother to a blended family. Where to find Connie: Podcast: https://open.spoti...

H.O.P.E.: Finding Optimistic Perspective Everytime Featuring Sophie James

May 20, 2021 05:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode, podcaster, youtuber, mother, and life coach Sophie James and I go into the topic of faith and hope. In this episode, listeners will learn how the two go hand in hand with motherhood, friendships, trusting God's plan, exercising these two words, and the positive and negative of the words. Where to find & follow Sophie: Instagram: https://instagram.com/myblissfullifejourney?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/coachsophiejames?utm_medium=copy_link Podcast: https://open.sp...

Ep. 11: H.O.P.E.: Having Optimistic Perspective Everytime Featuring Sophie James

May 20, 2021 05:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode, podcaster, youtuber, mother, and life coach Sophie James and I go into the topic of faith and hope. In this episode, listeners will learn how the two go hand in hand with motherhood, friendships, trusting God's plan, exercising these two words, and the positive and negative of the words. Where to find & follow Sophie: Instagram: https://instagram.com/myblissfullifejourney?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/coachsophiejames?utm_medium=copy_link Podcast: https://open.sp...

Ep. 11: H.O.P.E.: Finding Optimistic Perspective Everytime Featuring Sophie James

May 20, 2021 05:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode, podcaster, youtuber, mother, and life coach Sophie James and I go into the topic of faith and hope. In this episode, listeners will learn how the two go hand in hand with motherhood, friendships, trusting God's plan, exercising these two words, and the positive and negative of the words. Where to find & follow Sophie: Instagram: https://instagram.com/myblissfullifejourney?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/coachsophiejames?utm_medium=copy_link Podcast: https://open.sp...

Ep. 10: You Are More Than Your Diagnosis: Perfectionism & Self-Harm Featuring Sara Kennerley

May 04, 2021 03:22 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MB

In this episode, thirty-six year old mother, writer, and blogger Sara Kennerley shares her story of her struggle with perfectionism and self-harm. As just a young child, Sara struggled with perfectionism that eventually lead into intense self harm during her college years. In this episode, she shares her experience in rehab, how she felt angry at God for letting her depression and pain worsen, and her miraculous halt with the self-infliction. Discretion is advised as she does go into detail o...

You Are More Than Your Diagnosis: Perfectionism & Self-Harm Featuring Sara Kennerley

May 04, 2021 03:22 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MB

In this episode, thirty-six year old mother, writer, and blogger Sara Kennerley shares her story of her struggle with perfectionism and self-harm. As just a young child, Sara struggled with perfectionism that eventually lead into intense self harm during her college years. In this episode, she shares her experience in rehab, how she felt angry at God for letting her depression and pain worsen, and her miraculous halt with the self-infliction. Discretion is advised as she does go into detail o...

Redemption of Infidelity Featuring Michelle Thomas

April 24, 2021 00:41 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

In this episode, author, mother, abundant life coach, and combat veteran Michelle Thomas shares about her personal struggles of her ex-husband's infidelity. As Michelle tried to juggle finances, two children, and shame, she found herself questioning why God would allow such a happy marriage to end in such devastation. Feeling overwhelmed from her ex-husband's abuse of free will, Michelle had to learn to let God break down her fenced up walls of insecurity. She learned that her relationship wi...

Ep. 9: Redemption of Infidelity Featuring Michelle Thomas

April 24, 2021 00:41 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

In this episode, author, mother, abundant life coach, and combat veteran Michelle Thomas shares about her personal struggles of her ex-husband's infidelity. As Michelle tried to juggle finances, two children, and shame, she found herself questioning why God would allow such a happy marriage to end in such devastation. Feeling overwhelmed from her ex-husband's abuse of free will, Michelle had to learn to let God break down her fenced up walls of insecurity. She learned that her relationship wi...

Finding Christ in The Midst of Family Trauma Featuring Erik Allen

April 16, 2021 23:46 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

In this episode, podcaster, speaker, and father Erik Allen shares his past experiences of trauma, abandonment, and addictions. In 2004, he accepted Christ into his heart, creating a new, Christ-driven legacy. His message for listeners is to remind them that even if you come from a broken home, that God will redeem your future. God will meet you where you are. Where to find Erik: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikAllenMedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikgallen/ Twitter - htt...

Ep. 8: Finding Christ in The Midst of Family Trauma Featuring Erik Allen

April 16, 2021 23:46 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

In this episode, podcaster, speaker, and father Erik Allen shares his past experiences of trauma, abandonment, and addictions. In 2004, he accepted Christ into his heart, creating a new, Christ-driven legacy. His message for listeners is to remind them that even if you come from a broken home, that God will redeem your future. God will meet you where you are. Where to find Erik: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikAllenMedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikgallen/ Twitter - htt...

Finding Christ in The Midst of Trauma Featuring Erik Allen

April 16, 2021 23:46 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

In this episode, podcaster, speaker, and father Erik Allen shares his past experiences of trauma, abandonment, and addictions. In 2004, he accepted Christ into his heart, creating a new, Christ-driven legacy. His message for listeners is to remind them that even if you come from a broken home, that God will redeem your future. God will meet you where you are. Where to find Erik: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikAllenMedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikgallen/ Twitter - htt...

Ep. 7: Motherhood & Pregnancy Complications Featuring Ann-Marie Ferry

April 08, 2021 23:49 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

Ann-Marie was twenty-four years old when she had her first child. She is now thirty-four years old with a total of three girls here on earth and a baby boy in heaven. In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the trials each pregnancy brought her, the last one resulting in a stillbirth. She shares how she was tested in her faith both spiritually and physically. She continues to share her story on multiple platforms to encourage and comfort those who have gone through similar struggl...

Motherhood & Pregnancy Complications Featuring Ann-Marie Ferry

April 08, 2021 23:49 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

Ann-Marie was twenty-four years old when she had her first child. She is now thirty-four years old with a total of three girls here on earth and a baby boy in heaven. In this podcast episode, listeners will learn about the trials each pregnancy brought her, the last one resulting in a stillbirth. She shares how she was tested in her faith both spiritually and physically. She continues to share her story on multiple platforms to encourage and comfort those who have gone through similar struggl...

Ep. 6: Anger That Stems From Anxiety

March 12, 2021 22:17 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, I share with listeners my struggle with anger. This includes what triggers me, how I respond whether negatively or positively, and how I've noticed its appearance. For me, I get anxious which causes my anger. In this episode, I elaborate more on anxiety, anger, and frustrations.

Anger That Stems From Anxiety

March 12, 2021 22:17 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, I share with listeners my struggle with anger. This includes what triggers me, how I respond whether negatively or positively, and how I've noticed its appearance. For me, I get anxious which causes my anger. In this episode, I elaborate more on anxiety, anger, and frustrations.

I Have Anger Issues

March 12, 2021 22:17 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, I share with listeners my struggle with anger. This includes what triggers me, how I respond whether negatively or positively, and how I've noticed its appearance.

What Makes Me Angry & How I Deal With It

March 12, 2021 22:17 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, I share with listeners my struggle with anger. This includes what triggers me, how I respond whether negatively or positively, and how I've noticed its appearance.

When We Suffer Grief & Loss Featuring Kaitlyn Fiedler

February 19, 2021 17:58 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

In this episode, you'll hear from 29-year old mother, wife, and writer Kaitlyn Fiedler. At just eight years old, she and her family were in a car accident, and only her and her one brother survived. From a young age, she relied on God as her strength and though it wasn't easy, she carried on her child-like faith into adulthood. She will be sharing her story of loss, grief, and motherhood. I hope this episode will be uplifting towards those who have suffered in similar ways. Where you c...

Ep. 5: When We Suffer Grief & Loss Featuring Kaitlyn Fiedler

February 19, 2021 17:58 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

In this episode, you'll hear from 29-year old mother, wife, and writer Kaitlyn Fiedler. At just eight years old, she and her family were in a car accident, and only her and her one brother survived. From a young age, she relied on God as her strength and though it wasn't easy, she carried on her child-like faith into adulthood. She will be sharing her story of loss, grief, and motherhood. I hope this episode will be uplifting towards those who have suffered in similar ways. Where you can...

Ep. 4: Dating Series: Red Flags in Dating Pt. 2

February 12, 2021 15:01 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode, you'll be hearing from my friend Dianara. She will be sharing her red flags in dating based on her college experiences. She also shares the story of her strained friendship which had red flags in it's own.

Dating Series: Red Flags in Dating Pt. 2

February 12, 2021 15:01 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode, you'll be hearing from my friend Dianara. She will be sharing her red flags in dating based on her college experiences. She also shares the story of her strained friendship which had red flags in it's own.

Ep. 3: Dating Series: Red Flags in Dating Pt. 1

February 06, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In this episode, you'll hear me talk to my friends Ryan and Jocelyn who share their red flag experiences. In part 2 of Red Flags in Dating, you will hear from another one of my friends Dianara. I hope this episode helps other people learn of what to avoid and watch out for both with boyfriends and girlfriends.

Dating Series: Red Flags in Dating Pt. 1

February 06, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In this episode, you'll hear me talk to my friends Ryan and Jocelyn who share their red flag experiences. In part 2 of Red Flags in Dating, you will hear from another one of my friends Dianara. I hope this episode helps other people learn of what to avoid and watch out for both with boyfriends and girlfriends.

Ep. 2: Sex, Love, & Conviction

January 16, 2021 04:09 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I share what I was never taught about sex growing up, what I had to learn myself, and how my faith has impacted my view on sex.

Sex, Love, & Conviction

January 16, 2021 04:09 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I share what I was never taught about sex growing up, what I had to learn myself, and how my faith has impacted my view on sex.

What I Know About Sex: Young Me Versus Older Me

January 16, 2021 04:09 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I share what I was never taught about sex growing up, what I had to learn myself, and how my faith has impacted my view on sex.

What My Dad Doesn't Know Won't Hurt Him

January 16, 2021 04:09 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I share what I was never taught about sex growing up, what I had to learn myself, and how my faith has impacted my view on sex.

What My Dad Doesn't Know Won't Hurt Him: Talking about Sex

January 16, 2021 04:09 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, I share what I was never taught about sex growing up, what I had to learn myself, and how my faith has impacted my view on sex.

Ways 2020 Tested Me

January 08, 2021 17:53 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this episode, I share my financial, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual struggles. I break down each challenge I've faced. I hope to encourage others through this podcast, reminding them they are not alone in their testings and challenges.

Ep. 1: Ways 2020 Tested Me

January 08, 2021 17:53 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this episode, I share my financial, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual struggles. I break down each challenge I've faced. I hope to encourage others through this podcast, reminding them they are not alone in their testings and challenges.

Beyond Just Christian (Trailer)

December 07, 2020 23:02 - 59 seconds - 936 KB

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