Mary & Martha Podcast

Joy is a major key to emotional wellness. We often think we are supposed to fall into joy. In this episode, Kisha and Christina along with Licensed Clinical Therapist Erica St. Bernard talk about the work that it takes to remain joyful even when life gets hard.  Scripture: James 1: 2-4 CSB Find us at IG: @maryandmarthapodcast Internet: www.maryandmarthapodcast.com  Find Erica at IG: @yourlifeswell Internet: www.yourlifeswell.com Email: erica@yourlifeswell.com

Have you ever felt like you are in a feeling of sadness and it's hard to get out? Depression hits us all and affects us in different ways. In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk with Christian Licensed Clinical Therapist Erica St. Bernard about showing up for your friends and yourself when going through depression.  Note: If you feel like you want to harm yourself, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. For more info, check out our instagram page at @maryandmarthapodcast Scripture: Psalms 34:17-22 NIV Find Erica at @yourlifeswell erica@yourlifeswell.com 

Chillleee.... this episode hit us to our core. Imposter Syndrome is so real when it comes to black women. In this episode, Kisha and Christina had their own therapy session with Erica St. Bernard. If you have ever felt out of place at work, this episode is for you too.  Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-39 CSB Find Erica St. Bernard at yourlifeswell.com and on IG @yourlifeswell 

We all go through traumatic experiences in our lives. How do we faithfully navigate the overwhelming wounds and unpredictable triggers as believers? This month, Kisha and Christina are focusing on emotional wellness with Clinical Therapist Erica St. Bernard! Come and hang out with us as we find the right tools to triumph through trauma.  Scripture: Ruth 1:1-20 CSB  Church announcements: Erica St. Bernard can be found at yourlifeswell.com. Email her at erica@yourlifeswell.com. Zion Church Woodbridge The Circle Women's Ministry is having a gathering on Saturday, January 11, 2020 about Identity. Christina is teaching about what the Bible says about how we use our words to advance or diminish our identities.  IG: @maryandmarthapodcast Email: maryandmarthapodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to 2020! To kick off this year, we are focusing on emotional wellness with Erica St. Bernard, a licensed mental health professional and licensed minister.  We all feel anxious from time to time but what do we do when our anxiety paralyzes us. In this episode, Kisha, Christina and Erica discuss the spirit of anxiety and what tools to use to manage it.  Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 CSB Where to find Erica St. Bernard: @yourlifeswell erica@yourlifeswell.com Church announcement: Zion Church Woodbridge Women's Ministry The Circle is having a gathering on January 11, 2020 where we are talking about the power of the words we say to ourselves. Come join us from 10-12pm at Woodbridge Senior High School. 

Are you willing to follow God's nuggets to an end that you can't see from the beginning? In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the importance of following God's prompting even when you don't know where He is leading you. We are talking about the wise men and the star! 

We give others gifts in honor of the three wise men who gave gifts to Baby Jesus. The best gifts are the ones that are given which much thought around who the receiver is to the giver. In this episode, we talk about being in tune with other people and recognizing the gifts they are. Scripture: Matthew 2: 9-12  CSB

Dating can be fun but it can also be frustrating. In this episode, Kisha, Christina and Asha talk about dating someone who looks amazing but may have some issues with their character. Come and hang out with us as we talk about three ways to check yourself while you are dating in 2020.  Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-3 CSB Church annoucements: Zion Church Women's Ministry Holiday Game Night  https://zionwoodbridge.com/events/176/29037 Zion Women's Ministry Retreat: https://zionlandover.com/circle

God will tell us things that seem scary but we still have to be obedient. In this episode, Kisha and Christina continue their discussion about running from your purpose with Zion Church Senior Pastor Keith Battle. Come and join us for an illuminating conversation on what it truly means to do it scared.  Scripture: Acts 9: 10-18 Christian Standard Bible Purchase Pastor Battle's books here: Side Chickology  https://amzn.to/2YjrMLC A Second Chance: Grace for the Broken https://amzn.to/33X2MLD Effective Love Retreat: https://bit.ly/386WL21

Welcome to our first LIVE Show!!! In this episode, we interview our good sis Tamra Sease about her book Queendom Come. Come and hang out with us as we get deep about our stories, our insecurities and our crowns.

God will often tell us to do things we don't want to do. What happens when you run away from what God tells you to do? In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the dangers of being on the run from God.  Go purchase Queedom Come today! https://amzn.to/2No32Oo

Christians are called believers, but many times, we are more like unbelieving believers.  Then we tend to settle for less than God's best. In today's episode, Kisha and Christina talk about what it means when we don't trust God and settle for less. This month we are reading  Queendom Come by Tamra Sease.  To celebrate we are hosting a LIVE show on 11/20! We can't wait to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mary-martha-podcast-live-recording-queendom-come-tickets-80612579395

A good tree produces good fruit. Fruit is made to be picked and nourishes others. Is your life producing good things that nourish others? In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the importance of producing good fruit.  Scripture: John 15:8 Psalm 139: 23- 24 Queedom Come: https://amzn.to/2No32Oo

Are you tired of approaching God like "let me rush and read a few scriptures to check off a box?" In this episode Kisha and Christina sit down with Rev. Sheleta Fomby of New Life Laurel to talk to her about how she studies the Bible, what ways should we approach our study and resources she recommends. If you want to take your Bible study to the next level, check out this episode! https://reidtemple.org/newlifelaurel Queendom Come: https://www.amazon.com/Queendom-Come-Knowing-Adjust-Crown/dp/1727646339

Grief is a tough but necessary and normal emotion. Grief shows up not only when someone dies but also when a dream or an expectation dies. As hard as it is to grieve, it’s also hard to be with others as they grieve. In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about three ways to love someone as they grieve through the story of Ruth of Naomi.

What are you known for? Some of us are known for our careers, our spouses or our social media feed. In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the importance of being known for our faith.  Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 In November we are reading Queedom Come! Come join our tribe and get your copy of the book.  https://www.amazon.com/Queendom-Come-Knowing-Adjust-Crown/dp/1727646339

There is a glorification of "petty" in our culture. It's the "don't mess with me I'm petty" spirit. In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the dangers of just saying anything to make a point.  Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-4 NLT Don't forget to purchase your copy of Queendom Come!  https://www.amazon.com/Queendom-Come-Knowing-Adjust-Crown/dp/1727646339

We tend to get distracted when we get a specifc word from God. We feel opposition when we are on mission.  But understand that your mission is strengthened you when you run into opposition. Join Kisha and Christina as they talk about mission and keeping your eyes on the prize. Scripture: Nehemiah 6: 1-4 (NIV)

As we move into new situations with new people, sometimes we desire or fall into that old version of ourselves.  In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the story of Orpah, one of Naomi's daughter-in-laws, and the importance of not undoing your progress by returning to the familiar.  Church annoucements: We are reading Queendom Come and every week, Kisha and Christina will share a "Queendom Quote" to get you excited! Make sure you get a copy of the book in time to take a deep dive in November. https://www.amazon.com/Queendom-Come-Knowing-Adjust-Crown-ebook/dp/B07K59YT3N/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=queendom&qid=1568893307&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Everyone has made mistakes but what happens when we are paralyzed by our past?  In this episode, Kisha and Christina talk about the importance of being stewards of every part of our lives and how this will help us understand that every mistake can be a lesson learned.  Church annoucements: We are reading Queendom Come! Make sure you get a copy of the book. https://www.amazon.com/Queendom-Come-Knowing-Adjust-Crown-ebook/dp/B07K59YT3N/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=queendom&qid=1568893307&s=gateway&sr=8-5