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  • Navigating Doubt and Finding Truth in the Faith with Dr. Ben Shaw

    Navigating Doubt and Finding Truth in the Faith with Dr. Ben Shaw
    Oct 31 2025
    Thank you for tuning in!In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Benjamin Shaw and I explore the complexities of faith, doubt, and the importance of engaging with scripture. We discuss the role of emotional doubt, the significance of apologetics, and the transformative power of grace in Christianity. Dr. Ben Shaw shares the early proclamation of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its significance in the Christian faith. He outlines key facts that support the resurrection and its core role in the gospel. The discussion also touches on near-death experiences, the importance of understanding Jesus as Lord, and the necessity of community in discipleship. He highlights the importance of faithfulness in small things, the role of scripture and prayer in spiritual growth, and the resources available for those seeking to deepen their faith. Connect with Dr. Shaw:Core ApologeticsLinkedInTrustworthy: The BookTimestamps:Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:31 Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Truth05:30 The Role of Apologetics in Faith11:32 Addressing Doubts and Mental Health17:19 The Importance of Scripture in Daily Life23:37 Discipleship and Equipping Believers29:30 Conclusion and Call to Action30:18 Navigating Morality and Worldviews33:44 The Power of Grace in Christianity38:35 Forgiveness and the Nature of God39:45 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Faith44:32 The Case for the Resurrection47:55 Understanding Jesus: Lord or Liar?53:47 Living Out Faith in Everyday Life56:58 The Importance of Small Deeds58:22 Finding Peace Through Truth59:49 The Role of Community in Faith01:01:08 Discipleship and the Call to Action01:02:11 Resources for Spiritual Growth01:03:55 Engaging with Scripture01:06:03 Building a Discipleship Community01:08:10 Equipping the Next Generation01:10:06 The Foundation of Faith01:11:56 Purpose and Discipleship01:14:08 The Call to Follow Jesus01:17:07 Finding True Peace and Purpose01:21:13 Introduction to Being Brave Podcast01:21:44 Faithful Living in God's GraceBefore you were born, He called you by your name.Subscribe to my newsletter & get your FREE "3 Questions for Kingdom Clarity" guide https://sashalipskaia.substack.com 1:1 Biblical Coaching: Book a Clarity Call 👉 Bit.ly/Deepshift www.sashalipskaia.com 📸Instagram: @sashalipskaia💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sashalipskaiaYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZhwuIoMgZ0_cvG_eeet_wABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.Your host: Sasha Lipskaia, MA, ICF, MHC, is a Faith mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers live and thrive in Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and lukewarm Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.All glory to God. ✝️KeywordsReligion, Christianity, Jesus, faith, doubt, scripture, apologetics, discipleship, grace, mental health, emotional doubt, truth, peer pressure, resurrection, gospel, near-death experiences, faith, discipleship, scripture, spiritual growth, purpose, peace
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    1 h y 23 m
  • When God Asks You to Surrender Everything: Say Yes

    When God Asks You to Surrender Everything: Say Yes
    Oct 24 2025

    In this conversation, I explore the theme of holy submission to God's will, emphasizing the importance of surrendering your life to find true freedom and peace. Through the example of Mary, I illustrate the beauty of divine submission and share my personal journey of surrendering everything to God. The discussion highlights the fruits of submission, including humility, love, and wisdom, and encourages you to live a life aligned with God's purpose.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Call to Holy Submission

    02:23 Understanding Divine Submission Through Mary

    04:49 Personal Journey of Surrender

    09:49 The Fruits of Submission

    13:04 Living a Life of Divine Purpose


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    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.

    Your host: Sasha Lipskaia, MA, ICF, MHC, is a Faith mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers live and thrive in Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and lukewarm Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.

    DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.

    All glory to God. ✝️
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    21 m
  • My Testimony: from Christ to the New Age, and back to Jesus.

    My Testimony: from Christ to the New Age, and back to Jesus.
    Oct 17 2025

    Dear friend, welcome to the Beloved: Being Brave. It's time to announce the direction I am taking this podcast: one of radical devotion to sharing the Gospel and the path of following the one true God.

    In this episode, I share my raw journey of faith, exploring my early experiences of seeking belonging, my baptism, and the cultural transitions that shaped my spiritual path back to God. I reflect on the struggles with identity, the allure of New Age beliefs, and the transformative moment when I committed to following Christ and gave my life to Him. Through my story, I pray that you will be inspired to deepen your relationship with God, however He calls you to.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 A Journey of Remembering

    12:36 Early Life and Spiritual Awakening

    15:46 Baptism and Its Significance

    18:41 Feeling Alone and Seeking Belonging

    21:32 Cultural Transitions and Spiritual Exploration

    24:34 The Struggles of Adolescence and Identity

    27:32 The Pursuit of Self and Spirituality

    30:42 The Turning Point: Leaving Acting Behind

    33:29 The Search for Healing and Truth

    36:49 The Call to Church and Encountering Jesus

    39:36 The Revelation of Truth

    42:50 The Transformation and New Commitment

    45:34 Embracing a New Life in Christ

    52:29 Introduction to Being Brave Podcast

    53:01 Faithful Living in God's Grace

    53:38 Ending

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    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.

    ABOUT SASHA: Orthodox Christian mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.

    DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.

    All glory to God. ✝️

    faith, spirituality, Christianity, intuition, transformation, discipleship, new age, identity, belonging, truth, jesus christ, God, saved, orthodoxy, healing
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    54 m
  • Using AI in as godly leaders with CEO of AI UK Justin Hall.

    Using AI in as godly leaders with CEO of AI UK Justin Hall.
    Oct 9 2025
    How can we best navigate the AI revolution to leverage it for a greater good?It's here. What will we do about it as heart-centered leaders?We hear: "The machine is outperforming humans."What we need is to be more human.In this episode of 'Being Brave', I am joined by Justin Hall, CEO of AI UK ( who also spent many years as a Christian minister, and non-profit leader) to explore the profound impact of AI on communication, work, and creativity. We discuss the importance of understanding AI's integration into businesses, and the moral responsibility we have as leaders.Justin shares the necessity of education in navigating the AI landscape, while also addressing the fears surrounding it and its potential for both good and evil. We also explore the impact of AI on human identity, and personal growth, and the necessity of redefining our understanding of ourselves and the role of humanity in an AI-driven society, as Justin shares: "AI amplifies whatever is within." The question then becomes: what is within us?Chapters00:00 Introduction to Purpose and AI12:56 Democratization and Demystification of AI19:48 The Role of AI in Human Connection 26:34 Engaging with AI: Opportunities and Challenges32:57 Engaging with AI for Good39:43 Navigating the Future of Work with AI46:50 The Shift in Education and Knowledge Access57:47 Building Trust in an AI-Driven Society01:02:55 AI as a Tool for Amplification and Engagement01:13:55 Finding Balance and Purpose in LifeJustin Hall is the CEO of Ai UK and Synergistics Coaching.Born in South Africa, Justin started his professional career empowering individuals and marginalised communities to reach their full potential and navigate social challenges through several charities of which he was a founding member. He has always been personally involved with the improvement of our most fundamental structures and with raising awareness of social issues on national TV, and his own radio talk show.Justin has taught at university level, in schools, and is a published poet and author, writing in the area of leadership development, and the power of education.Justin has many years of experience in C-suite leadership, B2B and B2C sales, fundraising, training, management, leadership, and international executive coaching. All this expertise is now the driving force behind Justin’s passion to empower individuals and organisations to reach their full potential as the CEO of AIUK.Connect with Justin Hall here:https://ai-uk.io/Synergistic Coaching: www.synergycoach.org/Thank you for tuning in!Before you were born, He called you by your name.Subscribe to the newsletter & get FREE "3 Questions for Kingdom Clarity": 👉 ⁠https://sashalipskaia.substack.com⁠ 1:1 Biblical Coaching: Book a Clarity Call 👉 ⁠Bit.ly/Deepshift⁠ ⁠www.sashalipskaia.com⁠ 📸Instagram: @sashalipskaia💼 LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/sashalipskaia⁠YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SashaLipskaiaMedia⁠ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.ABOUT SASHA: Orthodox Christian mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.All glory to God. ✝️faith, spirituality, Christianity, intuition, transformation, discipleship, new age, identity, belonging, truth, jesus christ, God, saved, orthodoxy, healing
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Find Power in your Faith: A practice with the Holy Spirit

    Find Power in your Faith: A practice with the Holy Spirit
    Oct 1 2025


    In this episode of 'Being Brave', I guide you through a meditative practice that blends prayer and reflection, aimed at deepening your connection with faith and the Holy Spirit. The conversation explores themes of personal faith, doubt, trust, and surrender, encouraging listeners to invite the Holy Spirit into their hearts and to serve God's will with gratitude and love. The episode concludes with a call to reflect on one's personal journey with Christ and the gifts you can offer to the world.

    Takeaways

    • This practice helps you feel grounded in your faith.
    • Recognizing where you lack faith is essential for growth.
    • Inviting the Holy Spirit can transform your heart.
    • Faith is a personal journey that requires introspection.
    • Trusting in God can bring peace and clarity.
    • Gratitude opens the heart to receive blessings.
    • Listening to the Holy Spirit is crucial for guidance.
    • Serving God's will is a path to fulfillment.
    • Reflection on personal experiences strengthens faith.
    • Your life can be a testimony of God's love.


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    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.

    ABOUT SASHA: Orthodox Christian mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.

    DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.

    All glory to God. ✝️

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    31 m
  • Unlocking your Spiritual gifts and Discernment with Danielle Laura, intuitive advisor and energetic mastery expert

    Unlocking your Spiritual gifts and Discernment with Danielle Laura, intuitive advisor and energetic mastery expert
    Sep 23 2025

    In this episode of 'Being Brave,' visionary coach, seer, and intuitive advisor Danielle Laura and I delve into the profound journey of discovering and embracing one's true spiritual gifts. In this episode, we explore the essence of spiritual alignment, the power of intuition, and the importance of discerning genuine guidance in a world filled with noise.

    00:00 Reconnecting with Purpose

    04:16 Understanding Spiritual Gifting

    09:36 The Journey to Discovering Gifts

    12:50 Navigating Self-Doubt and Resistance

    15:04 Discernment in Coaching and Mentorship

    19:49 Creating Transformative Experiences

    24:06 Identifying Authenticity in Guidance

    31:42 Creating from Personal Experience

    33:37 Navigating Support and Self-Reliance

    36:04 Trusting Yourself and Taking Action

    38:37 Integrity in Coaching and Collaboration

    41:48 Inspiration vs. Fear in Entrepreneurship

    48:57 Discernment in Choosing Coaches

    51:58 Trusting Your Intuition

    57:32 The Power of Inner Work and Self-Trust



    Follow Danielle's work here:

    • Instagram: @daniellelaura
    • Facebook: @daniellelauracoaching
    • LinkedIn: Danielle Laura, Trusted Seer & Advisor
    • Website: www.danielle-laura.com


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    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.

    ABOUT SASHA: Orthodox Christian mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.

    DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.

    All glory to God. ✝️

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Faith and Intuition: A new era for Being Brave and my year in the darkness.

    Faith and Intuition: A new era for Being Brave and my year in the darkness.
    Sep 11 2025

    In this episode of "Being Brave," I share my transformative journey of intertwining faith and professional life. After a year-long spiritual sabbatical, I delve into how I deepened my Christian faith and how it has reshaped my perspective on purpose, service, and leadership. Through heartfelt stories and insights, she explores the profound impact of aligning one's life and work with divine guidance. Join me for the new season of the podcast as I invite you to a space to deepen your faith and discover your unique path in both your personal and professional expansion.

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    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.

    ABOUT SASHA: Orthodox Christian mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.

    DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.

    All glory to God. ✝️

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    19 m
  • A Prayer to honour God’s will.

    A Prayer to honour God’s will.
    Sep 10 2025

    Let's pray.

    Timestamps: 0:00 - Let's pray together for guidance 5:24 - May your will be done through me 8:03 - Receive God's guidance and grace 10:01

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    ABOUT THE SHOW: The Beloved guides Christian leaders to live in faith and live wholly for Christ. Through contemplative teaching and Godly conversations, discover how to discern God's voice, lead boldly for Jesus, and integrate Biblical truth across all of life.

    ABOUT SASHA: Orthodox Christian mentor and Biblical coach helping spiritually hungry seekers come home to Christ. After years in New Age spirituality and performance Christianity, Jesus revealed He'd been calling her name all along. Now teaching through intimate storytelling—connecting ancient Orthodox truth with modern life.

    DISCLAIMER: This content is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. Not a substitute for licensed therapy, pastoral care, or medical advice. For mental health support, consult a licensed professional. For spiritual direction, seek your priest or pastor.

    All glory to God. ✝️

    faith, spirituality, Christianity, intuition, transformation, discipleship, new age, identity, belonging, truth, jesus christ, God, saved, orthodoxy, healing
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    13 m