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Be Encouraged! Podcast

by Jackie Brindle

I’m Jackie Brindle and this podcast is here to encourage you in your day-to-day, or for whatever life throws at you! I am a mom of three, wife, teacher, runner, and life is busy! One thing I am learning is that with God, nothing is impossible! My vision is that this podcast -- these conversations are meaningful to you. I pray that it uplifts you, right where you are! Whether you are listening over a cold or hot cup of something, heading to work, working out, or anywhere you listen, I hope it lifts you up and onward! So push play... and Be Encouraged!

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Episodes

  1. Season 5 Episode 2: Chosen Series, "Chosen to be Near to God" with April Osteen Simons

    Heyyy Encouragers! Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast! I’m your host, Jackie Brindle, and I’m so glad you’re here. We’re in Season 5, and today is Episode 2 of our Chosen Series: “Chosen to Be Near to God.” Have you ever felt like God is distant or wondered what it really means to have a...

  2. Season 5 Episode 1, Chosen Series: Chosen in the Hard, Hidden Seasons with Shalene Roberts

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast, This is our first episode in the Chosen Series which is anchored on Ephesians 1:4 which says, “For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blamless in love before him.” This means He chose us even knowing that as a believer or...

  3. Season 4, Episode 8: "Achieve Series: Uncomplicate Prayer" with Shellie Tomlinson

    Heyyy there Encouragers! I hope you’ve loved journeying through the Achieve Series with us—because we’ve officially reached the FINAL episode! 🎉 Before we wrap, here’s a quick recap of where we’ve been: We started with learning how to trade perfection for peace, moved into living intentionally...

  4. Season 4, Episode # 7 "Achieve Series: Get up, Go, and do the THING"

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast! This is Season 4, Episode 7 in the Achieve series. Have you ever known you should do something—but didn’t want to? Have you ever felt like running from the very thing you know you’re called to do? Maybe you’ve grown comfortable in your current season, yet…

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  5. Season 4 - Episode 6, Achieve Series: "Setback to Set Up" - host Jackie Brindle

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! We are in Season 4 - the Achieve series and now you are listening to Episode 6 called: "Setback to Set Up." If you’re walking through a setback right now — this is for you 🤍 A setback can feel like defeat. A delay. A door closing. A hurdle. An obstacle. A...

  6. Episode 5, Achieve Series: "Achieving with Humility vs. Pride" with host Jackie Brindle

    Welcome back, Encouragers, to the Be Encouraged Podcast! I’m so grateful you’re here for Season 4: The Achieve Series. 🎉 In today’s episode, I’m speaking to all of us who wrestle with discerning God’s voice, His way, and His plan over our own. Even with the best intentions, following the tune of...

  7. Season 4- Episode 4, Achieve Series: "Achieving in the Small Moments"

    Welcome back to the Be Encouraged! Podcast! - ENCOURAGERS! 💛 This is episode 4 in Season 4 - in the Achieve Series! This one is extra special as we dive into the beauty of small beginnings and the power God's faithfulness in everyday moments. I’ve been so encouraged by your messages about past...

  8. Season 4 - Episode 3, Achieve Series: "Abide, Expect, and Achieve" with guest speaker, Bethany Marshall

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You’re listening to Season 4, Episode 3 in our Achieve Series. I’m so grateful you’re here today—and truly, I just love you all. Thank you for tuning in episode after episode and for sharing this podcast with the people you love. And a special thank-you for...

  9. Season 4: Episode 2: Achieve Series: "Intentional with our God- Given Time" with guest speaker, Kim Grant

    Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast You are listening to the Achieve Series! Season 4 - Episode 2! I am your host - Jackie! I appreciate you coming alongside and encouraging me with your DMs in Instagram World @ be_encouraged_podcast. You know this encouragement spreads when you share with…

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  10. Season 4: Episode 1: Achieve Series: "Peace Over Perfect" with guest speaker, Heather O'Brien

    Welcome, Encouragers, to a NEW year and a BRAND NEW series on the Be Encouraged! Podcast. I’m your host, Jackie Brindle, and I am so excited to step into this next season with you as we begin the Achieve series. Over the past seasons, we have listened to powerful testimonies, biblical truth…

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  11. Season 3, Episode 6: Receive Series, "Receive Blessings" with host Jackie Brindle

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged Podcast! You are listening to Season 3 - The Receive Series, Episode 6 called, “Receive Blessings,” which closes out both our Receive series and the year 2025! I’ll be taking a short break before we dive into the final series, “Achieve.” During this holiday season,...

  12. Season 3 Episode # 5, "Receive Series: Receive Prayer as a Gift"

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast - I am your host Jackie Brindle. I am here to encourage you on the good and not so good days --- to lift you up and onward with faith infused encouragement. More specifically, in the receive series, I hope to encourage you to believe in who God is and who He...

  13. Season 3, Episode 4 "Receive Series: Receive Your Calling --- it's not too late!" with guest speaker, Rebecca George

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged Podcast! You are in for a treat as we are near the end of our Receive series with just one more episode to go after this one! This is Season 3 you are listening to with Episode 4. I am your host, Jackie Brindle, and welcome!! I apologize for the technical difficulties...

  14. Season 3, Episode 3 "Receive Series: Receive Peace" with guest speaker Keri Eichberger

    Welcome to Be Encouraged! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle, and you are listening to Season 3, Episode 3 in the Receive series. Do you worry? It's something we ALL do. Let's win this battle over worry with the encouraging words and practical tips from our guest speaker, Keri Eichberger!…

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  15. Season 3, Episode 2 "Receive Series: Receive Courage" with guest speaker, Laura L. Smith

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle. You are listening to season 3 - Episode 2 of the Receive Series. Our topic today will be all about RECEIVING COURAGE! Thank you all for pressing play today — please encourage me as well with a raving review and share this…

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  16. Season 3: Episode # 1, "RECEIVE SERIES: Receiving my Identity and Worth in Christ Alone" with guest speaker, Vee Summer

    Welcome to Be Encouraged! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle. Thank you for pushing play today! I am so grateful for each of you — yes, you! This is Season 3, episode 1 - RECEIVE SERIES, "Receiving my Identity and Worth in Christ Alone". I also want you to know that you have encouraged me…

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  17. Season 2 Episode # 7 "Believe Series: God's Way is Better"

    Welcome back to the Be Encouraged! Podcast! You are listening to esode # 7 and final episode of the Believe series called, God’s Way is Better Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth…

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  18. Season 2 Episode # 6 "Believe Series: Believe God Cares About You!" Host - Jackie Brindle

    "God Cares About You" — Be Encouraged! Podcast Have you ever felt like God just… doesn’t see you? Like you're doing all the right things, but still feeling unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed with worry? Same. I’ve been there—wondering if God really cares about the pain I’m feeling, the prayers I’m...

  19. Season 2 Episode #5 "Believe Series: Believe God is the Author of Life and Your Life"

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to the Believe Series. This is a seven part series. Today is episode # 5 in the Believe Series. This episode is so special! I believe there is something beautiful about the start of something new, thinking...

  20. Season 2 Episode # 4 "Believe Series: Believing and Dreaming" with Guest Speaker, Christina B.

    Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. We’re halfway through the year, and maybe you're still holding tight to those big dreams you set out to pursue in January… or maybe life has caused them to take a back seat. You might be in what we call “the messy middle”—where the excitement of…

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  21. Season 2 Episode # 3, Believe Series: Choosing to Believe that God is Good with guest speaker, Carol McLeod

    Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of the BE ENCOURAGED! podcast — and let me tell you, this one is something special. Although there was a short break between episode 2 and now to episode 3, I appreciate the grace in getting this out to you later than usual. I assure you, though this will be worth…

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  22. Season 2, Episode # 2: Believe Series, "Building a Strong Foundation" with guest speaker- Bethany Marshall

    Welcome back to Be Encouraged! In this episode, # 2 - Season 2, we’re diving deep into what it means to build a strong foundation in Christ—one that holds us steady no matter what life brings. We’ll explore how encouragement strengthens our faith, reminding us that God is for us, that we are His...

  23. Season 2, Episode # 1: "Believe Series, The Re-Introduction" with host, Jackie Brindle

    Encouragers, we’re finally kicking off a brand-new season of the Be Encouraged! Podcast, and my heart is bursting to share this with you! Especially, the FRESH look of the podcast! New Season = New Cover Art Before we jump in, let me take you back—five years ago, I was trail running near my house...

  24. Episode # 140 "Recap of 2024 & JOY!" with host, Jackie Brindle

    Wow, what a year it’s been! 🎉 As we wrap up 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect on all the amazing things God has done in and through this podcast. In this episode, we’re looking back at the highlights of the year, including our most listened-to episode, 120 New Age to New Hope in Christ with…

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  25. Episode 139, "The Hard and the Beautiful"

    Episode 139 is a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness and the way He works in our lives, even through difficult circumstances. The story of Joseph is such a profound example of how God can take the hardest moments and transform them into something beautiful. Joseph’s journey—from...

  26. Episode # 138 "A Little Goes a Long Way" with guest speaker Rachael Adams

    Welcome to the Be Encouraged Podcast! I’m your host, Jackie Brindle, and you are in for a treat as you listen to Episode 138. (sorry typo in the intro recording). Today, I’m excited to have with us a very special guest—author, mom, host of the Love Offering podcast, and a woman whose faith is…

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  27. Episode 137, "A Thrill of Hope" with guest speaker, Chelsey DeMatteis

    How are you ending 2024? Does it feel like the glass is hopeFUL or hopeLess? Do you feel like you are barely making it to the end of it all? Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and this is episode # 137. If you need some encouragement to get you through the home...

  28. Episode # 136, "How Can I Serve Others with a Good Attitude?" with host, Jackie Brindle

    Do you know someone who needs an attitude check? Are you nodding your head yes? Great! But first, let's check our own attitudes at the door. This is something God has been showing me throughout my day and life, when my attitude is negative or focused on complaining. He showed me through a few...

  29. Episode # 135 “Raising Up the Next Generation, Part TWO: “Be the Difference in Gen Alpha’s & Gen Z’s Life and Allow Them to be the Difference in Yours TOO!”

    Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast, you are listening to episode 135 “Raising Up the Next Generation, Part TWO: “Be the Difference in Gen Alpha’s/Gen Z’s Life and Allow them to be the Difference in Yours.” If you did not listen to Lauren Gaine’s episode with Part 1, I encourage you to go...

  30. Episode #134 "Raising Up the Next Generation, PART ONE: Unshakeable Kids" with guest speaker, Lauren Gaines

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle! This is episode 134. To recap, the last two episodes were an encouragement to the seeds we set for our children will impact the next generation, whether that’s in modeling behaviors, owning our own faith, or through the…

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  31. Episode #133, "Face the Darkest Valley with Prayer" with guest speaker, Teodora and co-host, Heather Youpa

    Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 133! This is the continuation of episode 132 where Heather Youpa, my co-host and I, interviewed our dearest friend, Teodora! THIS episode is so special and deserves it’s own space and name!...

  32. Episode # 132 "Taste and See the Lord is Good!" with guest speaker Teodora and co-host, Heather Youpa

    Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! This is episode 132! (a two-part conversation and you are listening to part 1!) Also, please I had some technical difficulties, my apologies! I hope that although it's late getting out there --- You all think it's worth the wait! Also, the sound may not...

  33. Episode # 131 "The Significance of Saying, "Yes!" to God" with guest speaker Juanita Rolle

    Welcome to the the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode 131 with Juanita Rollle as our guest speaker! In this episode, you will learn morea bout Juanita's journey to saying, "Yes!" to God! Did you know that in a Google Search I was able to find an article that said a seventy-five...

  34. Episode # 130 "Pursuing Purpose with Perseverance" (Part 2) with host, Jackie Brindle

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode 130 part 2. On today’s episode, I want to unpack the lies and traps I have fallen into as I journeyed through life, pursuing my God-given purpose. I have learned that perseverance is an attribute that is not easily acquired....

  35. Episode # 130, "Pursing Purpose with Perseverance (Part 1)" with host, Jackie Brindle

    Hello and Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. My hope is that you will be encouraged to find purpose in the beginnings of life! Everything that exists has a beginning! Let's deep dive into this topic as we purse purpose in who we are, what we do, and in all that is created! I hope that you…

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  36. Episode # 129 "Encouragement After Tragedy" with guest speaker, Heidi McPherson-Krieghauser

    Hello! Welcome to the Be Encouraged Podcast! You are listening to episode # 129 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle. I am so thankful you decided to press play today! If this is your first time listening, I want you to know that you are so loved and welcomed here in our BE ENCOURAGED! Community. I...

  37. Episode # 128 "Wild Steps of Obedience (A story of a former alcoholic, Atheist, and racist who turned to Jesus.) " with guest speaker, Trisha Fenimore

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 128! Thanks again for joining me! I hope you enjoyed the last episode on getting worry out of the picture! How did you do? This week, I am going to dive into giving God our YES! We are unpacking...

  38. Episode # 127 "Don't Worry...Trust God...and Pray Onward" with host, Jackie Brindle

    Heyyy! It’s me, your host, Jackie Brindle. You are listening to episode 127. I am here to give you another bite-sized bit of encouragement. I first, would like to thank you for making space to listen. In particular, this episode’s topic will add value to your life, as I unpack one of the most...

  39. Episode #126, "Get Connected!" with host Jackie Brindle

    Welcome, to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 126! Thank you for making space in your busy day to press play! If you have some downtime today, please consider writing a raving review on Apple Podcast, or share the episode to my IG handle...

  40. Episode # 125, "Never Say, Never!" with guest speaker, Julie Seals

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 125, with Julie Seals! Today, she is a speaker, author, and an ordained minister. She has a wonderful husband, Mike, who works with her in their Prison Ministry. Julie also leads “Her Hope...

  41. Episode # 124 "When You Feel Surrounded, Trust in the One Who Surrounds You!"

    Are you walking through a moment in your life that you feel utterly powerless? Is it hard to trust God? Do you feel surrounded by thoughts or people that attack your character? Perhaps, the situation has you feeling trapped and cornered. How do we battle feeling stuck, in a rut, or hard to trust...

  42. Episode # 123 "Seeing Uncertainty as an Opportunity" with guest speaker, Jessie Seneca

    Hello and Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle. You are listening to episode 123, with guest speaker Jessie Seneca! Are you a fighter? Are you walking through uncertainty? Do you need some encouragement to have COURAGE!? LISTEN TO THIS!! Jessie is a breath of…

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  43. Episode # 122 J.O.Y is Jesus Over Your Story! with special host, Heather Youpa

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. You are listening to episode 122 and I am your host, Jackie Brindle. On this episode, I invited a former guest speaker, Heather Youpa - from episode 120- to return to the show! This time, we have a surprise for you! Our roles will be switched and she will…

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  44. Episode 121 (Part 2) continued with Jessica Momose

    Welcome back to the BE ENCOURAGED Podcast! You are listening to episode 121 part 2 with our lovely guest speaker, Jessica Momose! I couldn’t wait to share with you part 2, so I aired it a little sooner than my every other week schedule! I didn’t want to keep you waiting any longer! Keeping all…

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  45. Episode # 121 "Foundational Stones for Faith-based Healthy Living"- PART 1" with guest speaker Jessica Momose

    Hello and welcome back everyone, to the first episode of the NEW YEAR - 2024 for the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. I am your host Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 121. This episode will be part 1 of 2 episodes. You are going to get to know our guest speaker, Jessica Momose over the next...

  46. Episode # 120, "New Age to New Hope in Christ" with guest speaker Heather Youpa

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! I am your host, Jackie Brindle and you are listening to episode 120! Hang with me today! I have some podcast updates as this will be the last episode of 2023! And you are going to want to stick around for this finale episode with a very special guest speaker...

  47. Episode # 119, "What is the Christmas Season All About?" with host, Jackie Brindle

    Welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast. This is episode 119 and it's a solo episode with just me --- the host, Jackie Brindle. With all the distractions of ads, reels, sales, seasonal movies, and more it's hard not to turn our eyes from why we celebrate Christmas in the first place! I can remember...

  48. Episode # 118 "When God Stirs Something in your Heart” with guest speaker, Chelsey DeMatteis

    Who here is carrying a lot on their shoulders right now? Perhaps you said, YES to what God has stirred in your heart. And now, you are wrapping up the end of a project, deadline, or the last two months of 2023 but need something to ignite a fresh spark of confidence, fresh air, or a renewed…

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  49. Episode # 117 "Your Story Matters" with guest speaker Shadia Hrichi

    Does it ever feel like life is messy? Not the picture-perfect life you dreamed of or thought of how the day would go? Dishes still in the sink, and laundry still has to get done? Or let’s dig a little deeper. Perhaps your story intertwines some messy chapters. I know I have talked about this…

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  50. Episode # 116 "Reckless Grace" with guest speaker, Whitney Roehl

    Is shame driving you or are you living your life, set free from it? Hello — and welcome to the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast! You are listening to episode # 116 with guest speaker Whitney Roehl. Whitney is the author of a book called “Reckless Grace”. A book that unravels what the pit of shame has done…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I’m Jackie Brindle and this podcast is here to encourage you in your day-to-day, or for whatever life throws at you! I am a mom of three, wife, teacher, runner, and life is busy! One thing I am learning is that with God, nothing is impossible! My vision is that this podcast -- these conversations are meaningful to you. I pray that it uplifts you, right where you are! Whether you are listening over a cold or hot cup of something, heading to work, working out, or anywhere you listen, I hope it lifts you up and onward! So push play... and Be Encouraged!

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I’m Jackie Brindle and this podcast is here to encourage you in your day-to-day, or for whatever life throws at you! I am a mom of three, wife, teacher, runner, and life is busy! One thing I am learning is that with God, nothing is impossible! My vision is that this podcast -- these conversations...

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