“COVENANT OR CONVENIENCE: When Love Was Real… But We Treated It Like It Was Replaceable”

Comparison Is a Mental Prison | Featuring Prophetess Shakira Birge

Comparison can quietly steal your joy, your confidence, and even your purpose. In the premiere episode of our series, "Women's Ministry No One Wants to Talk About," Prophetess Shakira Birge joins us for a transparent conversation about breaking free from the trap of comparison and embracing the unique calling God has placed on your life. Together, we discuss the dangers of measuring ourselves against others, finding our identity in Christ, celebrating other women without competition, and trusting God's perfect timing. 📖 Theme Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12 If you've ever struggled with insecurity, feeling overlooked, or wondering if you're enough, this episode will encourage you to walk confidently in who God created you to be. Don't forget to follow It's Been a Journey Podcast, leave a review, and join us next Monday as our series continues with Episode 2: "From Friendship to Fractures" featuring Evangelist Rozina Jolla. Read the blog: www.itsbeenajourneypodcast.com [http://www.itsbeenajourneypodcast.com] Watch on YouTube: @beenajourney

Who Are You Listening To? | Father's Day Special with Bishop Ralph Brown

In this powerful Father's Day episode of It's Been a Journey Podcast, host Shenelle welcomes Bishop Ralph Brown for an honest conversation centered on Proverbs 1:10-19 and the voices that influence our lives. Every day, men and women are faced with competing voices—friends, culture, social media, family, past experiences, and the voice of God. But which voice are you following? Bishop Brown shares wisdom on how the enemy uses subtle influences to pull people away from their God-given purpose, why discernment requires time in God's presence, and how spiritual blind spots can hinder our growth if we allow them to go unchecked. He also discusses the importance of godly mentorship, intentional change, unity within the Body of Christ, and the role women play in encouraging men through love, patience, and wisdom. This episode challenges listeners to take inventory of their influences and ask a life-changing question: What do you spend most of your time doing? Because the answer may reveal which voice has your ear. 📖 Scripture Focus: Proverbs 1:10-19 🎧 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs this message. #ItsBeenAJourneyPodcast #WhoAreYouListeningTo #Proverbs1 #BishopRalphBrown #FathersDaySpecial #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #Discernment #GodlyWisdom #SpiritualGrowth

Forsake Not the Law of Thy Mother

Forsake Not the Law of Thy Mother Proverbs 1:8 In this heartfelt episode of It's Been a Journey, Shenelle explores the wisdom, sacrifice, discipline, and prayers behind a mother's love. What did Solomon mean when he said, "Forsake not the law of thy mother"? From the boundaries we resisted as children to the lessons we appreciate as adults, this conversation honors the mothers who loved us enough to say "no," teach responsibility, and point us toward God. Whether raised by a single mother or blessed with a godly mother who trusted Christ, this episode is a reminder that some of the greatest blessings in a man's life began with a praying mother. Join us as we reflect on the lasting impact of a mother's instruction and the legacy she leaves behind. Scripture: Proverbs 1:8 Host: Shenelle Green Podcast: It's Been a Journey #IBAJPodcast #Proverbs18 #PrayingMother #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFamily #Motherhood #BiblicalWisdom #ItsBeenAJourneyPodcast

Take the Bandage off, Sis!

So many of us have learned how to function while still hurting. We’ve mastered showing up, smiling, and pushing through—while quietly carrying pain, disappointment, and even church hurt that was never truly healed… just covered. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jovie Wilkerson, Evangelist & Psalmist, as we unpack what it really means to remove the bandage and allow God to heal the root. We talk about: • How “Take the Bandage Off, Sis” was birthed • The real phases of church hurt • Practical steps to release pain and people • How dormant pain shows up in your life • A message for both women and men navigating emotional wounds This is not just a conversation—it’s a call to confront what you’ve been covering and step into real healing. If this episode speaks to you, don’t stop here… Join the movement in person at the “Take the Bandage Off, Sis” Summit: 🗓 May 23, 2026 ⏰ Registration & Breakfast: 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM ⏰ Summit: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 New Zion M.B. Church 🎙 This is It’s Been a Journey—and we’re not just talking about healing… we’re walking through it. #ItsBeenAJourney #TakeTheBandageOffSis #JovieWilkerson #FaithBasedPodcast #ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #EmotionalHealing #ChurchHurt #SpiritualHealing #FaithTalk #KingdomConversations #WomenOfFaith #MenNeedHealingToo #HealingInProgress #BreakTheSilence #DoTheWork #HeartHealing #LetGodHealYou #PurposeDrivenLife #ChristianContent #PodcastLife #FaithOverEverything #RealTalkFaith #GodHeals #JacksonMS

Introduction: I Found you When No One Else Did! (Ezekiel 16)

“I Found You When No One Else Did” -Based on Book of Ezekiel 16:4–6 In this powerful episode of It’s Been a Journey, we explore what it truly means to love someone from their broken beginnings—without holding them hostage to their past. Drawing from Ezekiel 16, this conversation unpacks how many relationships start in seasons of struggle, but are tested in seasons of growth. What happens when the person you helped build… no longer needs you the same way? Can love survive when healing changes the dynamic? And are you in love with who they are—or who they used to be? This episode challenges us to examine the difference between loving someone in their struggle versus honoring them in their growth. It speaks directly to couples, marriages, and anyone navigating relationships where healing, change, and emotional maturity are required. If you’ve ever loved—or been loved—at your lowest, this message will meet you right where you are. -Join us May 4, 2026 @ 7PM CST for our upcoming live episode: “Take the Bandage Off, Sis” featuring Jovie Wilkerson Because covering wounds… doesn’t mean they’re healed. #ItsBeenAJourney #FaithAndLove #RelationshipHealing #Ezekiel16 #MarriageGrowth