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Beyond Just Christian
by Brenna Covelens
Beyond Just Christian I Christian Podcasting & Teaching Podcast-loving & talking about Jesus-helping both the Christian and non-Christian understand the BibleClick to listen, new episode bimonthly!
Episodes
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EP. 102: Grace & Truth Must be Equal Ft. Ali Gentry Creech
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by Ali Gentry Creech, who's a wife, speaker, an avid traveler, and now a mother. Together, Brenna and Ali discuss the topic of grace and truth and most importantly, how essential both of these are in ministry and in motherhood. By...
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EP. 101: September Story Time: Complaints, Crowds, Concerts, & Conferences
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna reflects on her experiences at Uprise Music Festival and the Extraordinary Women's Conference. More specifically, she shares how each event held its own blessing and inconvenience. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will be...
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EP. 100: 3 Sacrifices that God Desires
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the three sacrifices that God desires from us in our everyday lives. More specifically, she shares the importance of each sacrifice and how God gladly accepts them. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes listeners will fully…
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EP. 99: Things to Reconsider Saying as a Christian
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses what to reconsider saying as a Christian. More specifically, she shares phrases and expressions that she now considers sinful and is personally convicted of. Whether these words and phrases were spoken mindlessly or intentionally,...
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EP. 98: Building Your Faith Among Unbelievers
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by her brother in Christ, Maverick McCollum. Maverick is twenty years old, lives in Northeastern PA, and he’s a mechanic and an avid gamer. Digging deep into his testimony, Maverick shares how he left his early years of atheism…
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EP. 97: But I, Yet God: When Your Strength Fails You
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses Psalm Ch. 22, verses, 3,6, and 9. More specifically, she communicates the failure of trusting ourselves but the benefit of relying on the Lord’s dependability. Even when we experience our "But I" humanly flawed moments, we can…
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EP. 96: My Podcast Recommendations
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares her favorite Christian, faith-based podcasts, which have been impactful to her own spiritual walk. More specifically, she discusses how each platform is unique in its delivery of the Good News and explains what she admires about each...
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EP. 95: Discussing DTR (Desires, Temptations, Relationships)
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how our desires can lead to temptations that may affect our relationships, both future and current. More specifically, she discusses what we can do to keep our consciences clear and how to not fall into slavery of sexual sin. By…
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EP. 94: How to Find the Church for You
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how listeners can find the ideal church for them. Using the tips mentioned, listeners will be able to decipher their needs from their wants with any location. This episode is good for those who: have never stepped inside a church...
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EP. 93: Is Your Heart Healthy Within You?
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how the condition of our hearts affects everything we do-from our interactions, responses, and to how our body functions. She further discusses how much we need to seek God’s own heart in our lives in order to thrive. By the end…
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EP 92: Rejoice & Worship Always Ft. Worship Singer Madalyn Rae
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by singer and songwriter, Madalyn Rae. Madalyn is twenty-two years old, the oldest of five siblings, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her husband. She is part of Three Strands Management Company, and she continues to bring...
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EP: 91: How to Help Someone Through Their Grief
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how to support a loved one through their grief. More specifically, she dives into eleven practical things to consider when helping someone. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes that listeners will be able to encourage…
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EP. 90: Three Necessary Traits in Any Godly Relationship
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the three traits needed in any godly relationship between a man and woman. Diving further into these questions, she explains how each trait may look different in various areas of dating or even before dating has begun. By the end…
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EP. 89: Why Your Mornings with God Matter
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the seven benefits of approaching God immediately in the morning. Despite the hustle and bustle of our daily activities and routines, coming to the Lord before anyone and everything else is crucial for further developing our...
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EP. 88: Decided or Divided: Wholehearted Loyalty to God
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the topic of divided loyalty. Discussing further into what may cause division between God and us, Brenna teaches how wavering loyalty leads to chaos, disorder, and a non-stable foundation. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes...
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Music Monday EP. 1: Heavy Metal Hard Rock Recommendations
Want to find more God-honoring music that you can still headbang to? In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares her favorite heavy rock and metal bands and artists who she listens to on a daily basis. By listening to this episode, she hopes that listeners can expand their…
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EP. 87: How to Respond to the Lord’s Wake-Up Call
In this episode of the Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses what it looks like to respond to God’s wake-up call with obedience and faith. Drawing from her own testimony alongside the biblical stories of Gideon, Elijah, and Samuel, she reflects on how God calls His people—and how each…
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EP. 86: The Purpose of Angels
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the three roles of angels based on examples throughout the Bible. By the end of this episode, Brenna hopes that listeners will be able to understand the assigned duties of angels throughout time. Scriptures Mentioned: Acts 12:1-19...
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EP. 85: Receiving God’s Legacy, Acceptance, & Heavenly Kingdom
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the contrasting lives between Cain and Adam’s descendant, Enoch. More specifically, Brenna dives into: Differences between each Old Testament Enoch Worldly kingdoms versus heavenly kingdoms Worldly lineage versus God-given legacy...
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EP. 84: My 2026 Commitments
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into her 2026 commitments (goals) for the following year. She also discusses what she's most grateful for in 2025, applicable tips for goal setting, and she offers encouragement for listeners to take into consideration for fulfilling...
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EP. 83: Brevity of Life, Losing a Loved One, Grace in Grieving, A New Normal
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna opens up about the death of her dad and thanks the Lord for the car accident she survived. Giving an account as to how the Lord has protected both her and her dad throughout their lives, Brenna dives into the following topics: The shortness...
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EP. 82: Making Jesus Your Heart’s Delight
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the importance of keeping Jesus as our first love, the apple of our eye, and our heart’s delight. Drawing from her own season of singleness, she encourages listeners to pursue the Lord wholeheartedly in every stage of life…
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EP. 81: Time, Praise, & Change: Themes of Ezra Ch. 3
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna explores chapter three of the Old Testament book, Ezra. As she discusses the themes of praise, time, and change, she highlights the verses that inspired her personal reflections from studying this passage. By the end of this episode, Brenna...
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EP. 80: The Testing of Our Character
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how the Lord tests our hearts with each role we’re in to further develop our character. Using Joseph’s experiences as an example, listeners can be reminded that when God’s hand is in our story, not even adversity, holdup, nor age...
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EP. 79: The Privacy & Protection of Our Hearts
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna explores the importance of safeguarding the privacy of our hearts. She dives into topics such as: Bringing our concerns and praises to the Lord before sharing them with others Taking time to reflect and meditate on what God reveals to us...
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EP 78: Loving Difficult People
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses 16 practical ways to love difficult people. Between recent events and obvious division among us, we find it easier to hate and harder to love both online and in person. Yet as God’s children, we are commanded to love, even with...
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EP. 77: Stay Awake, Be Alert, & Be Aware
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how Christians can be awake, alert, and aware in today’s day and age. More specifically, she discusses how to: Stay awake for Jesus’ return Be alert about the enemy’s tactics, schemes, warfare, etc. Be aware about the needs of...
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EP. 76: Life Beyond the Womb Featuring Sarah Tarnowski
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by pro-life advocate Sarah Tarnowski. Born in Manhattan, New York, Sarah was raised by a single mother, who had two abortions before her. Growing up, Sarah had the conviction that abortion was wrong but lacked the knowledge of…
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EP. 75: Creating from The Heart’s Overflow with Photographer Julie Floro
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by fantasy photographer, Julie Floro. Julie Floro is 32 years old and resides 45 minutes outside of Philly. At the young age of eight, Julie became passionate about film and, by 15 years old, she had her first digital camera.…
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EP. 74: Differences Between the Prudent & The Simpleton
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the clear differences between the prudent from the simpleton. Using Solomon as our example, we see how easy it is to choose our way over God’s way though we know exactly what He commands us to do. Despite how knowledgeable we may...
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EP. 73: How God Used Animals for His Purposes (Pt. 2)
In this part 2 of this miniseries episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares Biblical examples of how God used animals for His purposes. In this episode, listeners will hear the last 4 examples out of the 8. In this episode, she dives into: examples of who was affected or impacted by...
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EP. 72: How God Used Animals for His Purposes (Pt. 1)
In this (Part 1/2) episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna shares Biblical examples of how God used animals for His purposes. In this episode, listeners will hear the first four examples out of the 8 total. In this episode, she dives into: examples of who was affected/impacted by God’s…
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EP. 71: Is Everyone a Child of God?
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna answers the question some of us might have and that’s “Are all people God’s children?” The answer is no. Using Scripture to confirm this answer, Brenna dives into the differences between those who are God’s children and those who are…
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EP. 70: Jesus is Stronger Than My Guilt
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how our belief in Jesus surpasses the guilt we feel due to sin. Using Scriptural references to describe what guilt and belief both mean, Brenna also uses two men as examples of coming humbly before the Lord for mercy. The first…
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EP. 69: Creating a Serene Environment with Jesus
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how to create a serene environment for one’s time with Jesus. Using the three S-words (Separation, Silence, and Stillness) she teaches listeners how to prepare their space before coming into the Lord’s presence. By the end of this...
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EP. 68: 5 Staples of Solid Friendships
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the five staples needed for a solid friendship. Oftentimes, it’s easy to ask ourselves, “How do I know this person is a good friend for me?” We all want those stable friends who we don’t have to second-guess but can depend on, and...
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EP. 67: Godly & Grounded: Flourishing Among the Wicked
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the topic of flourishing among the wicked as a godly person. Diving further into Scripture, she examines how both the wicked and the godly are differentiated by the Lord Himself. This message is for listeners who . . . Are in a…
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EP. 66: Lukewarm Faith: Don’t Be God’s Spit
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the topic of lukewarm faith. Using Revelation 3:14-19 as the main reference, this episode stresses the importance of living in a way where one’s actions and words match. In this episode, Brenna discusses: The definition of...
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EP. 65: The Glorious Sake of Suffering Ft. Mikayla Ragsdale
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by her sister in Christ, Mikayla Ragsdale. Mikayla Ragsdale is a 27-year-old artist from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Though she originally started off painting mailboxes, God led her to create anointed Biblical imagery instead....
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EP. 64: God is Able Ft. Tyler Conklin
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by her brother in Christ, Tyler Conklin. On Mother’s Day in 2021, Tyler decided to ride his motorcycle to church. Though the ride was only a short two minutes, he was hit by another driver and transported to the hospital. During…
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EP. 63: What 1 John Reveals about God
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna uses the book of 1 John to showcase the seven attributes of God. The seven attributes consist of: Eternal Life Light Word/Word of Life The Beginning The Holy Spirit/Advocate Real Love The One True God By the end of this episode, Brenna…
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Ep. 62: Do My Efforts Bear Fruit?
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the parable of the barren fig tree. Found in Luke 13:6-9, this short passage presents to us the story of a man who is frustrated when he doesn’t see the fruit of his labor. Sound familiar? Similar to how the man felt, we may be...
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EP. 61: 7 Ways to Seek God
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna dives into the seven ways listeners can seek God. Often, it’s easy to feel frustrated and discouraged when we feel that God cannot be found. Yet through Scripture, He reminds us that He would not have told His people to seek Him if He...
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EP. 60: My 2025 Commitments
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses her New Year’s commitments/goals entering 2025. To help listeners narrow down their commitments/goals, she compartmentalizes it into three categories by asking three questions: How can I commit to God this year? How can I commit…
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BONUS EP.: Thank You, God, for Another Year!
Here's my public proclamation of how a year ago, God snatched me from the hands of death. Always be sure to reflect and remember what He's rescued you from! Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 116:1-19 Psalm 135:3 Psalm 140:7 Where to Stream My Podcast: Spotify Anchor Apple Podcasts Breaker Castbox…
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EP. 59: 5 Things to Surrender in 2025
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the five things to surrender while entering 2025. The five things are as followed: Every wound and sin Bitterness and wrath Cares and worries One’s body One’s own way This episode is a reminder that we need to disengage ourselves...
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EP. 58: What is Godly Dating?
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna is joined by her two friends Jadah Lubin and Maya Rucker. In this episode, the trio covers the topic of dating, relationships, and singleness. They answer the question of, “What is godly dating and what does it look like?” By sharing their...
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APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16TH, 2024. About Internship: Steady On Internship Program Steady On Website: 2023 Home - Live Steady On Application Link: Steady On Internship Application Angie's Books: Amazon.com Steady On Podcast:...
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Ep. 57: Tis the Season to Be a Cheerful Giver
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses the topic of generosity and giving to those who are in need. Oftentimes, giving to others is the best way to spread the love of Jesus here on earth. Whether it’s a Christmas gift or a random act of kindness, blessing other people...
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EP. 56: Standards of a Proverbs 31 Woman
In this episode of Beyond Just Christian Podcast, Brenna discusses how the virtues and standards of a Proverbs 31 woman are not acquired once a woman becomes a wife. Rather, these virtues start before a serious relationship and are developed over time. Whether or not we want to be wives in the...
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Beyond Just Christian I Christian Podcasting & Teaching Podcast-loving & talking about Jesus-helping both the Christian and non-Christian understand the BibleClick to listen, new episode bimonthly!
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