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We are ‘Blessed Up’, a platform of young, millennial & Gen-Z Christians who hope to shed a light on navigating this 21st century world.Blessed Up The Podcast is all about real talk and real faith where we get deep about real topics and questions we face as young Christians. Follow up our podcast page @BUThePodcast and follow us on all our platforms - Spotify; ITunes; Soundcloud; Amazon Music.
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Forgiveness
This week’s episode looks at ‘Forgiveness’. In this episode, Michael, Graham, and Jefferson looks at the importance of forgiveness from a Christmas perspective. God’s word calls us to forgive others as He forgave us. When we hold grudges against others it can have a massive negative impact on us spiritually. Check out this episode to learn what these guys have to share! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts and insights! Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
Faith
This week’s episode looks at ‘Fatih’ with a special guest featuring our church music director Khanya. In this episode, Khanya and Sarah discuss what faith means to them and their experience of faith. What does faith mean to you? Hebrews 11:1 tells us faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen. We examine this scripture along with other questions surrounding faith. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts and insights! Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
The Importance of Reading God’s Word
In episode 3 we look at the importance of reading God’s word. Trina, Sarah, and Justin share their perspectives on this and how God’s word has worked in their lives. It’s important to know that the main purpose of reading the Bible is not to know the Bible but to know God. The Word brings light and revelation and storing it in our hearts enables us to resist sin and the ploys of the enemy. Check out this episode and be encouraged to make time to read God’s word and get to know Him more today. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Scripture: Psalm 119:11 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
Sharing the Gospel
In episode 2 we look at ‘Sharing the Gospel’. Maria and Sarah share the importance of sharing the gospel and their personal experiences. As believers we are called to be fishers of men. In fact, The Great Commission in the Bible is calling us to do exactly that - to share the good news of the gospel and make disciples of all nations! Check out this episode and be encouraged to step out and share your faith. Maybe the first step is sharing this podcast…! Be bold! Let us know your thoughts and insights! Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
A Quiet Place
To kick off Season 4, we’re looking at ‘A Quiet Place’ featuring Maria, Aaron, and Justin. What do we mean by quiet place? It’s that safe space where it’s just you and God. It may be your bedroom, a room in your home, your garden. In this podcast we look at our quiet place and what that means to us. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts and insights! Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
Tithes & Offerings
On this week’s episode we have Sarah, Trina, and Aaron discuss tithes & offerings. What is the purpose of tithes and offerings? Do we need to give? What does the Bible say about it? Take a listen as we discuss this topic and consult scripture. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
Mindset & Perspective
On this week’s episode we have Maria, Sarah, and Trina discuss mindset & perspective. Have you monitored your thoughts recently or assessed your perspective in facing different situations? Having a strong mindset is a discipline and often as Christians we can forget the importance of disciplining our thoughts. We have an active role to play in our thoughts and should ensure that we are conscious of how these may affect us in our actions and feelings. Give this podcast a listen to find out more… Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
Unity in Christ
Do you believe that Christians are united? What does the Bible say about unity among Christians? On this week’s episode we have Maria, Sarah, and Michael discuss Unity in Christ. In a perfect world, we ought to be in perfect unity. However, Christians become so divided between scripture, denominations, beliefs, the list goes on… Despite this, scripture is clear that all believers are united with Christ because of our relationship with Him and with all other believers. We are all in the same family, even it at times we do not act like it. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: Philippians 2:2 Stay blessed up!
God Given Gifts
Do you know what area God is calling you to? If not, need some direction to find out what it is? Caught up in comparison and worried that you’re not on the right path that God has for your life? God has a unique plan and purpose just for you so trust Him and that He will reveal what that calling is on your life. On this week’s episode we have Maria, Sarah, and Justin discuss God given talents. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
Peer Pressure
As young people, we all face those awkward situations where we feel pressured to do something…! Need some pointers on what to do? On this week’s episode we have Maria, Sarah, and Michael take a look at what the Bible says about Peer Pressure. Give it a listen and you might just find out how to overcome peer pressure! Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 Follows on social media @buthepodcast Stay blessed up!
’It’s the _____ for me.’
Season 3 Episode 1 of Blessed Up the Podcast is out now! To kick off Season 3, we’re looking at ‘It’s the ____ for me.’ with a twist. In this episode, Sarah, Maria, and Michael take a look at this trending phrase from a biblical perspective by considering the various circumstances people faced and exercised their faith. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Available now on all platforms! You can also find us on youtube @victorychurchdublin. Scripture: Matthew 9:21-22
Hustle Culture
Season 2 Episode 6 of Blessed Up the Podcast is here! Hardly working or working hard? Got that can’t stop won’t stop mentality? Hustle Culture, AKA ‘Burnout Culture’, is all about constantly working. While it’s portrayed as a highly productive motivational movement, it’s not actually productive at all and can take a toll on your health. On this week’s episode we have Jessica, Trina, Semola, and Emmanuel discuss the ins and outs of hustle culture from a Christian perspective. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 Stay blessed up!
Religion VS Relationship
What comes to mind when you think of religion versus relationship? Understanding the differences between the two is a crucial part of a born-again believer. On this week’s episode we have Maria, Sarah and Michael discussing ‘Religion versus Relationship’ from a Christian perspective. In this episode, we consider what it means to be religious as believers and what it means to be in relationship with God. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: James 1:27 Stay blessed up!
TV & Movies
Ever consider the spiritual impact of what you watch on TV? Everything we consume has a spiritual influence. Today’s episode features two new guests as Blessing and Emmanuel join Sarah to discuss TV & Movies from a Christian perspective. In this episode, we consider what we consume and how that affects us spiritually. Of course, we give you guys some must watch recommendations! Let us know your thoughts or maybe you have your own experience or maybe recommendations you'd like to share with us? Follow us on Instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Stay blessed up!
Social Media
In this episode Marithé, Sarah, and Michael discuss social media from a Christian’s perspective. Do the pros of social media outweigh the cons? Does it serve a true purpose in spreading the word of God? What does it mean to be a Christian influencer? Listen now as we discuss the ins and outs of social media as a platform for Christians. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Stay blessed up! Scripture: Galatians 1:10
That Could Only Be God
Ever have one of those moments where you look back and think 'wow, that could have only been God...'? Maybe? Maybe not? In this episode Maria, Sarah, and Michael look back and reflect on their 'wow moments'. Let us know your thoughts or maybe you have your own experience you'd like to share with us? Stay blessed up!
Does What We Say Matter
Does what we say matter? What is the impact of our words? God‘s word tell us to be quick to listen, slow to speak. In this episode Marithé, Sarah, and Michael give us their insights and opinions based on their personal experience. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast. Scripture: James 1:19
Cancel Culture
In this episode Jessica, Sarah, and Stephanie break down the trend of cancel culture. We see celebrities and high profile individuals getting cancelled on a regular basis now in both pop culture and Christian circles. Is it always justified? Is it just a toxic online trend? As Christians what should our stance be? Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast. Scripture: John 15:18-19
God & New Age
In this episode Marithe, Maria, and Trina look at the trending new age beliefs versus God’s word. What is our stance as Christians in these beliefs? Should Christians believe in horoscopes? What does God’s word tell us? Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: Ephesians 4:4
God & Music
In this episode Aaron, Marithé, Michael and Sarah discuss God and music. Does what we listen to matter? Should Christians listen to secular music? What is God’s purpose for music Listen now as we discuss all things music and being a Christian. Let us know your thoughts and insights! Follow us on instagram - @buthepodcast Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:16
God in the Workplace
How can you bring God into the workplace? In this episode Michael, Maria, and Trina discuss being a Christian in the workplace. Workplace environments can be toxic. It’s important that we are not influenced by that environment but as believers, we have opportunity to positively influence that environment and be a light! Scripture: Psalm 46:10
God & College
Being a Christian in college is not easy. You're surrounded by so many different distractions and temptations, it takes a lot of disciplines and self-control. In this episode Maria, Justin, and Aaron discuss the ups and downs of their college experience and their relationship with God. Have you had any unique or difficult encounters in college? Scripture: Matthew 28:19
Why Am I Christian?
Curious to know why some people become Christians? What does it actually mean? It it just about following 'rules and regulations'? In this episode Marithé, Michael, and Justin tell us about how they came to know God in their life and the various encounters they've had where they know it could only be God. Scripture: John 14:6
Blessed Up Official Release Promo
Yo yo! Welcome to the official release promo for Blessed Up the Podcast! Blessed Up The Podcast is all about real talk and real faith where we get deep about real topics and questions we face as young Christians. Follow up our podcast page @BUThePodcast and follow us on all our platforms - Instagram; Spotify; iTunes; Soundcloud; Amazon Music.