Episodes
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The Barbie Movie: Biblical Takeaways (Ep. 46)
It's a new type of episode for the Oh Beloved One podcast! Amanda takes a deep dive into her thoughts on the Greta Gerwig's new feminist Barbie movie. There are a lot of people giving their opinions, so we thought we'd throw our hat in the ring and break it down from a biblical worldview.…
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What It Means To "Be Strong & Courageous" (Ep. 45)
Multiple times in the Bible, people are commanded to "be strong and courageous." But what does it really mean to be strong? And what is courageousness? Amanda breaks the words down using Bible resources and gives tips on growing true strength and courage in your life. Follow us! Instagram:...
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4 Ways to Know What You Want (Ep. 44)
Is it wrong to desire things? Amanda unpacks what the word "desire" means in the Bible, how to find out what your deepest desires are, and the one desire that will make your life *that* much simpler.
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5 Reasons To Fight for Truth in Our Culture (Ep. 43)
Amanda breaks down five reasons why truth is SO. IMPORTANT. Important enough that we should make our voices louder than ever and fight for what is true and good. Inspired by Allie Beth Stuckey's best-selling novel You Aren't Enough and That's Okay, this episode is sure to be just the pep talk you...
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4 Tips To Form Spiritual Goals for 2022 (Ep. 42)
We're thinking a lot about goals right now for the new year, but have you made time to plan spiritual goals? Amanda shares 4 tips and some biblical inspiration to start planning spiritual goals. WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com Read…
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Reading YOUR Dating Tips & Horror Stories! (Ep. 41)
Okay, it's the episode you've been waiting for . . . but with a lil' twist! We asked our IG followers (you aren't a part of our club?! Ack!! Fix it!! Immediately!! Follow us @ohbelovedone) for their dating red flags, tips, and horror stories. Amanda also shares some of her biggest red flags, so...
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Backwards Instead of Forwards (Jeremiah 7-9) (Ep. 40)
Continue on in our Jeremiah series with Amanda as we cover Jeremiah 7-9! WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com Read our magazines for FREE: www.ohbelovedone.com/magazine/ Music: emotional by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen…
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Sin Keeps Good from You!! (Jer 5-6) (Ep. 39)
Jeremiah 5-6 talks about God's reasoning behind His oncoming punishment for Israel. He's is SO long-suffering . . . but also holy. He repeatedly offered Israel a second chance and they refused to take it. Learn a lot about the human condition by listening to this episode! WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE...
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Chasing Worthless Things Makes Us Worthless (Jeremiah 2-4) (Ep. 38)
Are you chasing worthless things? Do evil thoughts lodge in your heart? How do you return to God after being gone for so long? Do the evil things we love love us in return? We chat about the answers to these questions using Jeremiah 2-4. Listen for a lot of good encouragement! WANT MORE CONTENT...
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Creating Biblically-Based Standards to Live By as a Young Adult (Ep. 37)
Knowing why we do what we do is SO IMPERATIVE in order to be a wise, maturing Christian. Too many Christians just allow themselves to be tossed to and fro by the wind of the world's ever-changing beliefs, or they've lowered their standards so that they're practically nonexistent. Amanda gives…
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5 Takeaways from Hannah's Life & Prayer in 1 Samuel 1-2 (Ep. 36)
Hannah is my FAVORITE woman of the Bible, if not my FAVORITE Bible character, period. I learn so much every time I read her story, which takes all of two chapters of the Bible. We talk about the "Samuel" in your life, giving back God's good gifts for His glory, and living with open hands.…
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God Created You with a Purpose: Jeremiah 1 (Ep. 35)
We're starting a new series through the book of Jeremiah! In this episode, Amanda gives some beginning tips for studying the Old Testament (and Jeremiah in particular). She then dives into the first chapter of this book, digging into each verse. There's a reason Jeremiah is her favorite OT…
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If You Want to be a Rebel in 2021 (Ep. 34)
Did you ever see yourself as a rebel? Did you ever think believing there are only two genders or abortion is murder would put you in the minority? This is a fiery episode! Get ready for lots of truth! WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com...
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Need to find a church? I gotcha!! (Ep. 33)
When I moved to California, it was the first time I didn't have my parents around. I had to find a church all by myself, and it was quite the experience! I share my best tips here, as well as tips from the May/June 2020 Worship issue of our magazine. It's quite a growing experience, and it's also...
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Are you doing too much? (Ep. 32)
This is for the go-getter, the do-gooder, the obsessive doing-too-much-er. Whether you're in a busy college season or getting used to 9-5, this episode is sure to help you figure out how to find balance between work and play. RESOURCES Abby's YouTube channel!...
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Overrated/Underrated: Women's Conferences, Journaling Bibles, & CCM (Ep. 31)
I asked y'all on Instagram for you to vote overrated or underrated on things like wearing dresses to church, Journaling Bibles, old hymns, women's conferences, and more. In this episode, I talk about if I agree (or disagree!!) and why. It's a lighthearted episode, but I also get really deep into...
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Amanda Reads YOUR IG Answers: Lunch w/ Bible Characters + Fave Childhood Bible Stories
Amanda reads your answers to questions we posted on our IG stories a couple weeks ago. She meant for it to be a quick segment before moving onto a typical podcast but, as we all know, she talks too much and ends up waxing eloquent on her childhood love of the story of Noah's ark. Did she respond…
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Responses to Turmoil: Anger/Aggression (1 Peter 2:1-2) (Ep. 29)
This past weekend, I found myself sinking under unbearable anger. I was trying to process how I should respond to all the turmoil that's going on in our world. Usually, I'm not prone to anger, but this weekend was an exception. But God used my devotions in 1 Peter 2:1-2 to show me exactly how to...
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Recognize & Defeat the Lies of the Enemy (Ep. 28)
Lies are always being hurled at us by the enemy, Satan. We're diving into 2 Kings 18 to look into a few specific lies and how we can combat them. We, as Christians, are supposed to meditate on the truth, but too often we instead meditate on lies. Discover how to take back your life, win battles,...
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The Social Media "Focus on Yourself" Trend: True or Toxic? (Ep. 27)
There's a trend that's been circulating throughout the internet and social media for a couple years now, but recently I've seen this a LOT more in my Instagram reels feed. Is self care always right? When do we know to say yes or no to someone? Is romanticizing your life worth fighting for? We…
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Is it okay to ask God "Why?" (Ep. 26)
This episode is REAL, girl. The real real!! We're talking about those moments when you are really struggling to trust that God's way is best. When you can only look up to heaven and say "Why?" When your feelings say run away, give up, tune it all out. This is a MUST listen! WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE...
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How God Blesses Us when We Get Out of our Comfort Zones (Ep. 25)
God might be asking you, like Abraham, to pack up and get out of Ur. In today's episode, Ur represents our comfort zone. Abraham had a family and wealth. He'd been in Ur for probably all his life (75 years), and now God was asking him to go on an adventure as an older man. Abraham listened, as...
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How's Your Relationship with Your Phone? (Ep. 24)
We all have phones. We all have a semi=complicated relationship with them too, amiright? Finding the balance of using them for good can be difficult. In this episode, Amanda shares 9 practical tips for making boundaries with your phone and redeeming the time you're on your phone. MORE RESOURCES...
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Why YOU Are a Biblical Counselor! + Tips on Counseling (Ep. 23)
Did you know every Christian is a biblical counselor? Amanda gives tips on counseling your friends and family biblically according to the biblical model found in Ephesians. WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com Read our magazines for FREE:...
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Must-Do Activities for Your Summer 2021 Bucket List! (Ep. 22)
The Bible says to redeem the time, and that means using your summer to the best of your ability! Whether you're going on a prayer-and-kayaking trip or talking about God's goodness at a picnic, Amanda is sharing her top must-do activities for your summer 2021 bucket list. WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE...
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is it okay to have a guilty pleasure? PLUS watching your words (Ep. 021)
In this episode, we go through Ecclesiastes 10. We cover topics like guilty pleasures, the importance of knowing what path you're on, and dealing with rulers (good and bad). WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com Read our magazines for FREE:...
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how to conquer overwhelm (Ep. 020)
In this episode, we cover some common situations and trials that can cause overwhelm. We also talk about people in the Bible that were in overwhelming circumstances (which, well, I feel like ALL Bible characters could claim this haha), how they dealt with the overwhelm, and how WE can conquer...
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We Live in Shadows of Heaven: Ecclesiastes 9 (Ep. 019)
WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com Read our magazines for FREE: www.ohbelovedone.com/magazine/ Music: emotional by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons...
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Live a FULL Life: Ecclesiastes 8 (Ep. 018)
Ecclesiastes 8 talks about the importance of being wise, how to approach kings/government, and the importance of living a FULL life. There's lots of good conversation in this episode branching off of these three main topics, so get ready for a great listen! Mentioned: - Oh Beloved One podcast...
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How to ACTUALLY Be Successful (Ep. 017)
We hear a lot about success, especially since a good portion of our lives are spent on social media where success is paraded around like it's an everyday commodity. But is the world peddling a fake kind of success? Are we looking at our mistakes incorrectly? What does God actually see as success?...
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016: If You've Ever Had a Bad Day . . .
If you are, have, or think you'll ever have a bad day, listen to this episode for heaps of encouragement. (P.S.: This episode is JUST for YOU!) WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine Website: www.ohbelovedone.com Read our magazines for FREE…
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015: 7 Lessons I Learned from Moving to LA
God does everything for a purpose, and here are just 7 things I can think of that He's taught me since moving from Greenville, SC (my lifelong home), to Los Angeles California. There have been lots of hiccups but God has been so good to me and I'm really enjoying my adventure! WANT MORE CONTENT...
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014: ENDS ARE OKAY (Ecclesiastes 7)
Ecclesiastes 7 is what I would call a "Solomon bomb." It's as if we get to peek into Solomon's deeply philosophical, midnight journal ramblings. He drops so many nuggets in this LOOOONG chapter (so long, actually, that we'll do part two next week!). You'll definitely feel encouraged after this...
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013: If God Gives Us the Ability to Enjoy Life . . . (Ecc 6)
Let's dive into Ecclesiastes 6! We spend the first twelve verses on just the first two verses, so you know this is going to be a great episode. We talk about how God gives us all we have . . . and even the ability to enjoy them! WANT MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS? GREAT! Instagram: @beloved.magazine...
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012: How to Prepare for Christian Summer Camp as a Counselor/Camper
First time as a camper? Just signed up to be a counselor at a Christian camp this summer? Ready to work on staff at a camp? Well, this is the podcast for you! Amanda has been all three (camper, staffer, and counselor) and shares her BEST tips with you guys. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a...
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011: Thoughtlessly Speaking and Worshiping God (Ecc 5)
Is there more to church than just showing up on time every Sunday? Is it better to speak or to listen? Ecclesiastes 5 answers these questions and speaks on many different topics, and Amanda is here this week to walk you through this passage. We chat about how money can't satisfy, yet is given to...
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010: How Will You Be Remembered? (Ecclesiastes 4)
Ecclesiastes 4 starts out a little negative . . . but for good reason. Solomon is honest and up front with us: the world is evil and harsh. Evil seems to win, and nothing makes sense. But, by the end of this chapter, Solomon consoles himself by realizing that he is leaving a legacy. We are too!...
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009: A Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3)
"To everything, there is a season . . ." Life is all about balance. We're not always supposed to be sowing; sometimes there are seasons of reaping. We aren't always supposed to be mourning, and yet me have permission to engage in seasons of grieving. This episode takes a look at this famous...
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008: Get a Sneak Peek of our NEW Magazine Issue, Judge + Light!
Read the editor's note before anyone else, get inside information on the color scheme for this issue, and discover why Amanda chose "Judge + Light" for our March/April issue of the Oh Beloved One magazine. This episode is jam-packed with behind-the-scenes content AND great thoughts on God's...
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007: What a Writer Notices about Biblical Beauty
Have you ever stopped to notice that the Bible doesn’t give a specific beauty standard? Sure, it says that some women were beautiful . . . but it doesn’t say what color her hair was, what her size on a clothing rack was, or what features she did or didn’t have. The Bible seems a lot more…
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006: The Story Behind Oh Beloved One
This week, we’re sharing the story behind Oh Beloved One. It’s a story of grace, God’s love, and the power of just saying “yes” to God. The year: 2012 The conundrum: cheap, superficial magazines The answer: A clean but beautiful magazine for Christian girls passionate about growing in their...
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005: 5 Reasons God Deserves Your Love
No matter your relationship status or feelings about that particular relationship status, this episode will remind you that God wants to be your first love. We go over the following AMAZING attributes of God: 1. His love, which never changes. 2. His promises, which never fail. 3. His plans, which...
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004: If You Had Everything (Ecclesiastes 2)
Make a mental list of everything you think makes up the perfect life (no Sunday School answers here! We know it’s supposed to be God, but let’s get deep). Now, consider this: even if you had everything on that list, you still wouldn’t be happy!! At least permanently. I can guarantee it! Ya know...
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003: The Search for Satisfaction (Ecclesiastes 1)
When I read Ecclesiastes over summer 2020, I was shocked by how . . . NEGATIVE it seemed! I knew that my perspective must be off and I didn’t like the uncanny feeling I got from the book, so I decided to study it this winter. In this episode, I talk through the first chapter. In an effort to...
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002: Tackling Current Events as a Young Christian Adult
As a Christian, I always want to make sure I have a good testimony and I'm being a light. So what does it look like to be a light in our current political climate? While meditating on the topic, God immediately brought Micah 6:8 to my mind and I knew I had His blessing to record this episode! If...
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001: What Is (and Isn't) a Christian?
Hello, beloved one, and welcome to the Oh Beloved One podcast! We are a blog, podcast, and magazine dedicated to giving YOU practical resources to aid your Christian walk as a young woman. In this first episode, Amanda talks about what it really means to be a Christian. Christianity isn't a...
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