At First Glance

Wrapping up the year with a podcast episode I felt the Lord tell me I needed to complete before the year was over. By His grace, it happened! Conecia and I talk reconciliation, the necessity of the wilderness and navigating its wounds. And of course, crazy faith. 🤍 To keep on glancing again, she can be found on instagram @conecia

Folks, I know it's been a while. What a joy it is to be back with an episode before the year ends with my big brother in Christ J'vion. Spoiler alert we get so hit with truth there are several moments of silence, deep breathes or quiet reflective pauses. We discuss the importance of vulnerability in relationships, the journey of faith and daily practices, building relationships beyond comfort zones and learning to suffer well It was an honor to have and to host him

Ladies and Gents I know it's been a while! And the sound of this podcast epi might sound like we're on Facetime a bit... Season 3 is back with a beloved friend, Jada. We chat about the history of our friendship which becomes a monumental reflection of the goodness of God. She answers her Candid Christian Convo Q and shares how God has shown her grace and mercy. Follow her on Insta and TikTok @Jaymoreads

Welcome to my first episode with special guest Morewa! She is the founder of Candid Christian Convos which will be the game used for this season. Together we get candid on how God gave her vision, what she saw and heard in her life and we answer a Card question together Follow her on instagram @morewafa // @globymo // @candidchristianconvos

Hello Hello it's me coming to you in Season 3. Here I reflect quickly on what I gleaned from last season and what Im looking forward to this season. Yes indeed I was also sleepy. Thanks for glancing again. Check out the podcast's instagram page @atfirstglance00

Y'all it's time to wrap up season 2 with my thoughts on life, transition and the goodness and grace of God. Thanks for rocking with me and my friends for over a year. I appreciate you.

To end season 2 about transitions, I get to chat with a special friend Tracy on navigating a life full of transitions with God. We talk crazy faith, getting to know God better, becoming like Christ and some of the seasons we went through together. **The scripture I was actually referring to is 1 Peter 5:6, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time"

We get into transition today as my beautiful honorary baby sister shares how she's had to transition between many places, titles and locations in her life. We get into how God changes our seasons and how He faithfully brought us together. What a joy is it to have sisterhood and friendship! You can follow this gorgeous girl on Tiktok at @adutaatem and Instagram at @aduta_atem ❤️

Well friends! Peter and I get into real good conversation about the transformative power of Jesus Christ, being know and recognized as children of God, and a true desire to know Him. There was a lot of in between so we hope this blesses you and encourages you in your journey. Thanks for taking a glance!

I am so honoured that my friend would be so open and vulnerable with her heart today! Here's to courage. bravery and transparency for the sake of growth and encouragement. TikTok&Insta @__livewithpurpose Food livegood.eatgood

I was super excited for this one because the girls are in one accord! I happily introduce my good sis Shaylin who explains how trusting God has changed her life and shares such deep insight on the markers of transition! TikTok @thatssoshayy_

Breaking News Ladies and Gents! This is not a drill I've got my mother on the podcast and she is sharing wisdom and being sweet. Listen to us talk transitioning with each other.

We have one of my favourite stories of meeting between who knew two Canadians would end up in LA? Listen in on Shirin sharing about adjusting to LA, the importance of fun and play, and stepping into new versions of ourselves. Plot twist, you can't find her on social media because she's living la vida in real time.

Y'all ... Christian didn't come to play with the knowledge and insight he brought to this episode. We we're talking! Clearly by the time stamp Please join us for a conversation about vulnerability, transition, rest, the Lord’s timing and out growing environment. Christian also shares something the Holy Spirit laid on his heart to create. **And we apologize for excitingly tapping the table so much 😭** To keep on looking again check out his insta at https://www.instagram.com/christianjohnbradley/

Spinning the block and returning to season 2 with my friend Micah to talk transitions, living, friends, height, and death! To keep on looking again, check out his insta @micahweston and youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MicahWeston/videos

your eyes do not fail you!!! This season we are up to new things and I want to welcome TWO guests to the podcast space at the same time. We got double the power, insight and wisdom from these two lovely ladies who share their lessons from two significant transitional stages in their lives - along with our jokes poppin' out Tanisha's company @ebonyxivory and Clémence's @morethanmedicinee

BRAPPP!! Torontooo is in the house! Welcome my first guest from The Ends and my friend of a lifetime Kayla. We hit the Basement length with this episode as we talk long distance friendships, love languages, work transitions, giving yourself grace and remembering that the Sun will always come out. With special guests of the kiddies in the background reminding us about joy! @_kaykaycs on IG and Kai's room on soundcloud

WELCOME TO A NEW SEASON BELOVED. Here's a quick glance of what I believe we'll be discussing in season 2. Its transition time babyyy

What's up y'all?! I figured I'd wrap up Season 1 by thanking all my guests and friends for being willing vessels and also giving you another glance at who I've become since giving my initial yes. Obedience is beautiful and growth is expected. See y'all in Season 2!!

Y'all we've come to the semi-end of a road. Join me and Boss man Alpha as we close season 1 of At First Glance! We talk crazy faith, obedience, vulnerability, shyness, safety, gratitude and more. Special thank you to my friend for his honor. To glance again: IG @alpha.patron and Website https://www.thealphapatron.com/

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. We GET INTO IT OKAY. Join Thaddeus and I as we talk faith, identity, family, friends, and go on 5 tangents about love. He shares pieces of himself and we are here for The Gentlemen! To seek a couple more glances and follow this story unfold find him on IG @tophatthad and that TikTok is coming soon

So this episode of full of Dare and I laughing, thanking God, Mhnmm-ing and pressing on the table. Thank you friend for highlighting how important intimacy with God is and being our authentic selves…. Shoutout to the friends who hold you down when you’re crying in public find him on IG/TikTok @captaindare

Y'all we started flowing again! Join us as Jarae shares what God's been revealing to her about identity, timing and waiting for the promise. We give you wisdom, insight and a little big warning somewhere in the middle of it all. Shoutout to everyone upgrading their TRUST. Thank you beloved friend for sharing your heart and for being so sweet. Mark her words, she will be back. You can keep on glancing at her work on IG @jaraeholieway and check out her website at https://www.jaraeholieway.com

The Girls had a timeee okay. Listen in as we take a glance at Micah's life and our gratitude that God holds things in time for us. We drop revelation, thanks and encouragement to all our sensitive ve brothers and sisters out there. We see you, we know you, we hear you and we love you

First Male Guest Alert!! So thankful to my friend for letting us profoundly take a couple steps closer to really see who he is beyond that first glance! He is bright, fully of life and peculiar. We talk identity, finding ourselves, doing the work and gifting others with the truth that comes with seeing us.

This is my internet friend turned sister in only a few short days. Shoutout to the TikTok #fyp page! Mariah allows us to take a glance at her life by exploring God's faithfulness and his hand, looking at process, producing oil, navigating new things and having big God dreams. You can follow her on instagram and TikTok @Mariah.michelle.holden and look at https://legacyapparelandgoods.com/

Welcome back to another glance where QuaNeice and I talk rebirth, process, gifting, timing, shedding identities, waiting on the Lord, peace, and people seeing us before we even see ourselves. Special Shoutout to QuaNeice for offering her time to have a sit and allow us to take a glance. She knows she has a special place in my heart and answers to me calling her Hallmark! You can find her on instagram @QuaNeice

Welcome Back! It's a pleasure to have my dear friend Rebekah share a glance. Here's a look at part of her story, her healing, and some of the things that she is working through. We flow through healing, death, and resurrection. Thank you for taking a look. Her handles are @rebekahalexandria_ to look again!

It's an honor to have my friend and roommate Cassandra be my first podcast guest. Listen in as she allows us to glance at her life and what she wants others to know from her story. Special thank you to her for this very podcast mic.

I realized I couldn't leave you hanging without giving you the behind the scenes of the logo and first glance of how it came to be. Started with a sketch, some rendering and file changes, coloring and text. ** and later on in the pod, I meant caterpillar. And that he could't walk and then he could!

Welcome to At First Glance with Erica Francis. On my very first episode I look at myself vulnerably and also invite you to take a closer look at yourself and those around you. It's a bit of background on the behind the podcast, who I am and what space I'm inviting you to be a part of. Welcome friend.