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Imago

by Vanessa P. Brown

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vanessa-brown13/subscribe We were all created in the image of God but becoming a reflection of Christ is a process. Join Vanessa Brown, wife, mother of three adult children, high school administrator, minister and teacher as she and her guest share how God uses life circumstances and some of the most difficult times in our lives to unveil the image of Christ within us. Join Vanessa each week as she discusses how our experiences reveal Imago.

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Episodes

  1. Walking on Sunshine: That Life

    In this episode of Imago, Vanessa Brown explores the concept of 'Walking on Sunshine' and what it means to truly live a life filled with purpose and light. She delves into self-reflection, the importance of understanding life through scripture, and the distinction between merely existing and…

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  2. Walking on Sunshine: That Life

    In this episode of Imago, Vanessa Brown explores the concept of 'Walking on Sunshine' and what it means to truly live a life filled with purpose and light. She delves into self-reflection, the importance of understanding life through scripture, and the distinction between merely existing and…

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  3. Take Him at His Word

    This episode explores taking God at His word, emphasizing the importance of trusting in His plans and promises, even when circumstances seem challenging. Vanessa uses the example of Jeremiah prophesying to Israel about their subjugation under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Despite the…

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  4. Take Him at HIs Word

    This episode explores taking God at His word, emphasizing the importance of trusting in His plans and promises, even when circumstances seem challenging. Vanessa uses the example of Jeremiah prophesying to Israel about their subjugation under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Despite the…

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  5. Between The Rock and a Hard Place

    Proverbs 29:25 tells us “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Fear is the absence of trust. Should we expect God to answer us when we call on him out of fear of man, or fear of what may happen. Pontius Pilate was put in a precarious position because…

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  6. Between The Rock and a Hard Place

    Proverbs 29:25 tells us “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Fear is the absence of trust. Should we expect God to answer us when we call on him out of fear of man, or fear of what may happen. Pontius Pilate was put in a precarious position because…

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  7. Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel

    How do we live a life worthy of the Gospel? It would seem that our lives fail in comparison to all the Bible tells us. Having high expectations means that someone has set standards or goals that are ambitious, demanding, and challenging. Our lives should be a reflection of Christ (Imago), Our…

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  8. A Life Worthy of the Gospel

    How do we live a life worthy of the Gospel? It would seem that our lives fail in comparison to all the Bible tells us. Having high expectations means that someone has set standards or goals that are ambitious, demanding, and challenging. Our lives should be a reflection of Christ (Imago), Our…

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  9. What's the Difference

    This episode explores the question, Is there a difference between Christians and nonbelievers? What separates those who believe in Christ from everyone else. This episode uses 1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may...

  10. What's the Difference

    This episode explores the question, Is there a difference between Christians and nonbelievers? What separates those who believe in Christ from everyone else. This episode uses 1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may...

  11. Consider Your Ways

    In the book of Haggai, the Lord asks the Israelites three times to consider their ways. We can make decisions and choose actions that may appear good but doing what is good is not the same as doing what God said. In this episode, we discuss how our behavior and decisions may be impacting our...

  12. Consider Your Ways

    In the book of Haggai, the Lord asks the Israelites three times to consider their ways. We can make decisions and choose actions that may appear good but doing what is good is not the same as doing what God said. In this episode, we discuss how our behavior and decisions may be impacting our...

  13. The Truth About Hardships

    I have spent many days since I accepted Christ as my savior asking God, "Why am I having such a hard time?" And "What am I doing wrong?" Why have I asked these questions? For the longest time, I've only heard men and women of God telling me what my life should look like, and I feel as if God was…

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  14. The Truth About Hardship

    We've heard a lot about the blessings of God but what are we supposed to do when we are buffeted by hardship? Hardship is severe suffering or privation, yet many of us struggle to always be the rock in every situation. We refuse to admit our weaknesses or when we are tired and beyond strength.…

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  15. Hiding the Hurt

    In this episode Prophet Patricia joins the conversation to discuss the similarities and differences of how our culture now handles hurt and various forms of abuse. The conversation is based on 2 Samuel 13:20, "Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet...

  16. Hiding the Hurt

    In this episode Prophet Patricia joins the conversation to discuss the similarities and differences of how our culture now handles hurt and various forms of abuse. The conversation is based on 2 Samuel 13:20, "Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet...

  17. Accessing the Peace of God

    Philippians 4:4 says "rejoice in the Lord always I will say again rejoice. We read this scripture but many still find it difficult to rejoice in the midst of loneliness, depression and disillusionment. How do we access peace? How do we rejoice and what are we re-joying about. In this episode we...

  18. Accessing the Peace of God

    Philippians 4:4 says "rejoice in the Lord always I will say again rejoice. We read this scripture but many still find it difficult to rejoice in the midst of loneliness, depression and disillusionment. How do we access peace? How do we rejoice and what are we re-joying about. In this episode we...

  19. Losing Sight of the Big Picture

    This episode discusses how a powerful prophet of God, Elijah, lost sight of the big picture. Many of us may feel as if God has forgotten about us or changed his mind when things don't go according to our plan. This is especially true when we are doing work for God. Joshua 23:14 declares, "You…

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  20. Losing Sight of the Big Picture

    This episode discusses how a powerful prophet of God, Elijah, lost sight of the big picture. Many of us may feel as if God has forgotten about us or changed his mind when things don't go according to our plan. This is especially true when we are doing work for God. Joshua 23:14 declares, "You…

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  21. A Survivor's Story

    Breast Cancer will impact the lives of 1 out of 8 women. According the the National Breast Cancer Foundation nearly 300,000 women and men have been diagnosed with the disease. Kim Miller shares her story about her diagnosis, treatment and challenges. Kim shares how her faith in Jesus Christ...

  22. A Survivor's Story

    Breast Cancer will impact the lives of 1 out of 8 women. According the the National Breast Cancer Foundation nearly 300,000 women and men have been diagnosed with the disease. Kim Miller shares her story about her diagnosis, treatment and challenges. Kim shares how her faith in Jesus Christ...

  23. The Light of the Gospel

    People usually do not want to change their ways because they do not want to change the way of seeing things or their thinking. Webster's dictionary defines set in one's ways, as “an unwillingness to change one's habits, behaviors or opinions." Corinthians 4:4 the apostle Paul says this, "the God…

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  24. The Light of the Gospel

    People usually do not want to change their ways because they do not want to change the way of seeing things or their thinking. Webster's dictionary defines set in one's ways, as “an unwillingness to change one's habits, behaviors or opinions." Corinthians 4:4 the apostle Paul says this, "the God…

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  25. Don't Fool Yourself

    There is no way to develop a relationship and be devoted to someone you really don't know. Hebrews 3:12–13 which says "Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God ." This scripture comes as a warning...

  26. Don't Fool Yourself

    There is no way to develop a relationship and be devoted to someone you really don't know. Hebrews 3:12–13 which says "Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God ." This scripture comes as a warning...

  27. Anchored

    We are now living in a global society which means we are connected and have access to information, people, customs, practices, and doctrines from all over the world. Much like the Hebrew church there are some who are considering walking away from Christ in favor of turning to other beliefs and...

  28. Anchored

    We are now living in a global society which means we are connected and have access to information, people, customs, practices, and doctrines from all over the world. Much like the Hebrew church there are some who are considering walking away from Christ in favor of turning to other beliefs and...

  29. Prepared and Processed for the Gift

    This is a culminating lesson from episodes 40-43. Vanessa discusses how the preparation and process we go through help to propel us into our call and assignment from God. We must be prepared and ready to assume the position God has ordained for us regardless of life's circumstances. God waits...

  30. Prepared and Processed for the Gift

    This is a culminating lesson from episodes 40-43. Vanessa discusses how the preparation and process we go through help to propel us into our call and assignment from God. We must be prepared and ready to assume the position God has ordained for us regardless of life's circumstances. God waits...

  31. A Witness for God's Glory

    In Psalms 19, King David writes a beautiful hymn about the glory of God. He uses nature and the law of God. The heavens declare the glory of God. This imagery is to help us understand and appreciate how nature glorifies God. The Laws of God testify about the character of God. His character has a...

  32. A Witness for God's Glory

    In Psalms 19, King David writes a beautiful hymn about the glory of God. He uses nature and the law of God. The heavens declare the glory of God. This imagery is to help us understand and appreciate how nature glorifies God. The Laws of God testify about the character of God. His character has a...

  33. You've Been Given Glory

    Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Besides having a modest or low view of one’s own importance many people have Low or no self-esteem. Low self-esteem is different from humility because it is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. They often feel incompetent,...

  34. You've Been Given Glory

    The opposite of pride is humility which means to be “bowed down or afflicted.” The dictionary tells us it means to have a modest or low view of one's own importance. Besides having a modest or low view of one’s own importance many people have Low or no self-esteem. Low self-esteem is different…

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  35. Processed for Position

    There are many different processes in the world that prepare us for what is ahead. The same is true spiritually. God has a process to prepare us for the position He has prepared for each of us. The process involves taking us through situations and circumstances in order to strip us of pride. This...

  36. Processed for Position

    There are processes for almost everything. This is true as well when God has a prepared position for us, we must go through a process. The process involves, problems, situations and circumstances we face. God processes us by stripping away pride. Our process depends on the position we will hold....

  37. Prepared Positions

    James and John solicited positions from Jesus that they were not called to fill. When they requested the positions, Jesus told them that God had prepared the positions for specific people. In this episode Vanessa teaches us about the importance of prepared positions and why we should not seek out...

  38. Prepared Position

    James and John solicited positions from Jesus that they were not called to fill. When they requested the positions, Jesus told them that God had prepared the positions for specific people. In this episode Vanessa teaches us about the importance of prepared positions and why we should not seek out...

  39. Need vs. Greed

    Is having possessions, wealth and other riches seen as wicked or bad in the sight of God? When a man asked Jesus to make his brother share the inheritance with him, Jesus' response may surprise you. Jesus basically lets him know he was not sent here for that purpose. When it comes to matters of...

  40. Need vs. Greed

    Is having possessions, wealth and other riches seen as wicked or bad in the sight of God? When a man asked Jesus to make his brother share the inheritance with him, Jesus' response may surprise you. Jesus basically lets him know he was not sent here for that purpose. When it comes to matters of...

  41. Purpose of Possessions

    Why accumulate wealth and possessions. What is the purpose of possessions? This episode we look at the parable of the shrewd manager to learn what our responsibility is regarding possessions. Vanessa examines each of the characters in the parable and how their actions apply to us today. This...

  42. Possessions and Positions: The purpose of possessions

    The parable of the Shrewd Manager teaches us the principles that Jesus wants us to use regarding our possessions. In this episode Vanessa Brown uses the three main characters of the parable to explain how wealth and possessions are obtained. She then discusses the role of the manager of the...

  43. The Denial of Christ

    This episode uses John 13:36-38 to discuss the significance of Peter's the three denials of Christ. Peter told Jesus he would lay down his life for him but his confession was not aligned with his action. Peter was in three different locations when he denied Jesus. He encountered the slave girl…

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  44. The Denial of Christ

    This episode uses John 13:36-38 to discuss how we may now be similar to Peter in his denial of Christ. Although Peter had the best intentions, his zealous confession was tested. There were 3 specific times when Peter denied his affiliation and relationship to Jesus Christ. We will look at the...

  45. Saved But Not Living Holy

    This is part II of a conversation with Prophet Gregory Saxton. Vanessa and Greg discuss practical ways to help anyone who may feel they are not living up to God's expectations. This episode uses Bible passages as reference for their conversation.

  46. Saved But Not Living Holy Part II

    This is part II of the conversation started in Episode 35. Vanessa continues her conversation with Prophet Gregory Saxton about accepting Christ but not living according to way the Bible says we should. Vanessa and Greg discuss why some people struggle with living a holy life. They practical ways...

  47. Saved But Not Living A Holy Life

    Vanessa invites one of her sons in the faith, Prophet Gregory Saxton to have a discussion about accepting Christ as Savior but not living according to what the Bible says we should do. Vanessa and Greg discuss why some people struggle with living a holy life. They then discuss practical ways to...

  48. Saved But Not Living Holy

    In this episode, Vanessa Brown invites one of her sons in the faith, Prophet Gregory Saxton to sit down to discuss how to help those who have accepted Christ but are not living holy life style. Vanessa and Greg define holiness and discuss why many people are not living a holy life and then…

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  49. Access Your Inheritance

    This episode uses Galatians 4:1–2 as the bases for a discussion on how we access what has been bequeathed to us as children of God. We have an abundance that God wants to grant to us but it is based on our level of maturity. Galatians helps us to understand that as children of God we are only…

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  50. Mantles and Metamorphosis

    In this episode, Host Vanessa Brown uses the Prophet Samuel and King Saul to teach on how God assigns or mantles. A step by step study of the scriptures reveals how each of these servants prepared themselves for their mantle through a period of metamorphosis. The importance of being competent and...

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We were all created in the image of God but becoming a reflection of Christ is a process. Join Vanessa Brown, wife, mother of three adult children, high school administrator, minister and teacher as she and her guest share how God uses life circumstances and some of the most difficult times in our lives to unveil the image of Christ within us. Join Vanessa each week as she discusses how our experiences reveal Imago.

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Vanessa P. Brown

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