Phone In a Friend
by Ayana Perkins & Charlese Freeman
We all know the need to pick up the phone and confide in that go-to friend. Phone In a Friend Podcast captures authentic conversation between two friends about the highs and lows of navigating Christianity as young women in a society driven by pop-culture. Charlese and Ayana phone each other weekly to get candid as they discuss dating, identity, social matters and life! All are welcome to tune in as these ladies share their experiences and advice for young Christians. This walk with God ain’t easy! And we aren't meant to do it alone. Come get in on some real talk, laughs and encouragement.
Episodes
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New Year, Same God Pt 2: The Unwavering Character
Welcome back! Four months into the New Year, as we welcome the new blooms of spring's flowers, we still need to be reminded of God's consistent hand. In this episode, we piggyback off last year's conversations about ushering in a new year with the Christian perspective focused on God's unchanging...
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Season 1 Finale!
Available to WATCH on Youtube: -- We've made it to the end of Season 1 and it has been quite the ride! We are so grateful to every listener we've gained along the way and we hope this farewell episode helps you get to know us a little better. Tune in to hear about us, our college days, and more…
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Expecting the Unexpected
How have you experienced God in your life? In this episode, we talk about how God reveals himself and our expectations of God's presence. We talk about having the faith to believe he can show up in ways we cannot fathom. We also talked about not limiting God to how he has chosen to manifest…
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Changing Our Thinking
In this episode, we caught you up with what is going on in our lives and talk about a little bit of everything. One of the gems mentioned in this episode was the idea of changing our thinking. As Christians, we are called to think as God does, not man. This episode serves as a reminder to be...
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The Privilege of Freedom
The freedom we have in Christ is a privilege, and it came at a high cost. In this week's episode we dive into the ways in which God has set us free on our personal journeys and how that often challenges the world's idea of freedom.
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Renewing the Covenant
We can sometimes find our faith wavering when we are waiting on God, but not yet seeing certain promises fulfilled in our lives. In this episode we talk about trusting in the beautiful covenant that He made with us and renewing that covenant -- coming back to Him to restore our relationship after...
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A Life of Prayer
Everyone is blessed with the ability to pray. Prayer is not monolithic. God knows all of our individual needs so naturally, the way we pray will be drastically different from one another. Sometimes we can become confused about what actually to pray for. In this episode, we ponder "the way to…
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Where Our Hope Lies
Finding goodness in the midst of negativity is not easy -- especially when bad news seems to be pressing in on all sides. Today we share the goodness of the One in whom we find our hope, and the reality that it can be hard for believers too, to focus on the light when darkness feels so prevalent....
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Grateful For the Wait
In this episode, we talk about gratitude during a season of waiting. It can be hard to be patient and appreciate what God has already done for us when we have our hearts fixed on something more. We understand! We encourage you to focus on the blessings that the Lord has already bestowed upon you...
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We're Back!
Welcome back! We are excited to be returning from our break -- so excited that we absentmindedly dove right into conversation and realized about 45mins in that we forgot to hit record! Off to a great start, right? Well, we've got some great content coming in the next few weeks to close out Season...
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The Heart of the Spirit: Growing Beyond Emotions
In this episode, we talk all about feelings and how much (or little) they play into our faith. We get into being led by the Holy Spirit and what feelings are not of the spirit.
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Breathing New Life
This week, we consider the ins and outs of walking in newness, adopting change and embracing our decision to accept God's definition of our lives.
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Are You Under Attack?
In this episode, we have a vulnerable, yet therapeutic conversation to uplift and encourage one another during a period of spiritual warfare. We open up about current challenges while highlighting the need for discipline and accountability. Take a load off and join us for this heart-check as we...
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Your Faith, Your Family
In this episode, we tackle difficult but important conversations to have with loved ones when it comes to strengthening our relationships with God. We also discuss allowing the Lord to fill your spirit, so you can pour into your family.
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A Foundation for Confidence Pt. 2
Continuing from our conversation on confidence, we delve deeper into the topic of insecurities and how to give every part of ourselves to Jesus. In this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and materialism, while sharing our inspiring and quirky anecdotes.
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A Foundation for Confidence
We attribute many things to our identity. We use job titles, talents and attributes to describe who we are and in doing so, our confidence is built in these factors. In this episode we dive into this concept and discuss the stability that's developed when building your confidence in God. He is,...
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Not My Will, But Yours
We've all been through it -- trying to discern God's will for our lives. It's not easy! Join us for an open conversation as we work through some uncertainty and discuss aligning our wills with God's. This one's both fun and very transparent; tune in and chat with us.
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An Honest Chit Chat
Hey everyone! There's no focused topic for this episode. This conversation captures the epitome of PIAF. We get into a genuine chit chat about, well...life and candidly discuss a number of topics!
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New Year, Same God
**This episode was recorded in January 2022** Happy New Year! In keeping with the season, this episode is all about change. Chat with us about New Year resolutions, our tendency to wait for "the right time" to start, and the inevitable changes that we are called to when walking with God. Through…
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Religion vs. Relationship
We've got a good one for you! Get in on this discussion of moving beyond religious motions and cultivating a personal relationship with Christ. The relational aspect is sometimes placed on the back burner as we focus on excelling in our "works." Today we unpack the reality of maturing in the…
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Walking with God
On your walk with God, it can be hard to transition from knowing of God to knowing Him on a personal level. In this pilot episode of Phone In a Friend, we break down our relationships with God, and share advice for progressing on your own journeys. From learning His character, to losing fire and...
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Trailer
We all know the need to pick up the phone and confide in that go-to friend. Phone In a Friend Podcast captures authentic conversation between two friends about the highs and lows of navigating Christianity as young women in a society driven by pop-culture. Charlese and Ayana phone each other…
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About this show
We all know the need to pick up the phone and confide in that go-to friend. Phone In a Friend Podcast captures authentic conversation between two friends about the highs and lows of navigating Christianity as young women in a society driven by pop-culture. Charlese and Ayana phone each other weekly to get candid as they discuss dating, identity, social matters and life! All are welcome to tune in as these ladies share their experiences and advice for young Christians. This walk with God ain’t easy! And we aren't meant to do it alone. Come get in on some real talk, laughs and encouragement.
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Ayana Perkins & Charlese Freeman
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