The season finale of the "And Such is Life" podcast features a spiritual message emphasizing God's help, referencing Psalms 108:12, 60:11, 121:2, 109:26, 33:20, 70:1, and 115:11. Jakyra McLeod welcomes back Cheyenne Carney, who leads a faith and fitness segment. Cheyenne connects fitness discipline to spiritual endurance, patience, and faithfulness. She then guides a workout session with worship music, incorporating exercises like squats, walking, and lunges. Cheyenne promotes her new YouTube channel, "Steward Her Well," for further fitness and faith discussions. The episode concludes with encouragement to start a fitness journey with God.

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In today’s One Minute Message, Jakyra reminds us not to despise character development — the very season God uses to strengthen our faith, build endurance, and prepare us for what’s next. 💪✨

Through James 1:2-4, we’re reminded that the testing of our faith produces endurance leading to spiritual maturity and inner peace. So, if you’re feeling like things aren’t working out or you keep hitting a wall, know that God is developing your character for greater purpose.

💡 Scripture Reference: James 1:2-4 – “Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials…”

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Host Jakyra McLeod welcomes back fan-favorite guest Cheyenne Carney for Faith & Fitness: Part 2, where faith meets movement and identity meets purpose. Together, they explore what it means to truly be made in God’s image — learning to silence cultural noise and let God’s voice lead the way.

💬 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to balance grace and discipline in your walk with God 💪
• The power of renewing your mind through Scripture
• Why your worth has nothing to do with appearance
• How body image connects to spiritual health and healing

Cheyenne beautifully reminds us that both grace and discipline are divine — tools to help us honor our bodies and extend compassion when we fall short. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and a special Faith-Based Workout Session that brings the message to life.

💫 Key Message: You are made in God’s image — loved, chosen, and enough.

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Welcome back to another powerful episode of the And Such Is Life Podcast, hosted by Jakyra McLeod.🙌

In this episode, Jakyra sits down with special guest Gabrielle Brooks for a heartfelt conversation titled “You Can Have My Heart.” Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:5, they explore what it truly means to surrender one’s heart to God — yielding our will, desires, and plans to His divine purpose.

Together, they unpack the challenges of trusting God’s timing, learning patience through the process, and staying faithful when life feels uncertain. Gabby and Jakyra also discuss: 💭 Recognizing when we’re holding back from God through fear or control 💬 The importance of vulnerability and honest prayer — even in anger or pain ❤️ How God meets us in our brokenness and never turns away

They highlight King David as a model of a heart fully surrendered — a man after God’s own heart who walked in humility, repentance, and transparency.

The episode closes with a moving reminder that you are never too far gone for God’s love. Gabby ends with a heartfelt prayer, asking God to help listeners surrender fully, trust His will, and rest in His transforming love.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back

01:15 – Guest Introduction: Meet Gabby

02:10 – Opening Prayer

03:05 – Main Topic: You Can Have My Heart (Deuteronomy 6:5)

05:30 – What It Means to Surrender to God

07:45 – Trusting God’s Timing and Process

10:15 – Recognizing When We’re Holding Back

12:30 – Vulnerability and Communication with God

15:05 – The Heart of David: A Man After God’s Own Heart

18:10 – Encouragement for the Broken and Distant

20:25 – Closing Prayer & Final Reflections

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In this powerful episode of And Such Is Life, host Jakyra McLeod, founder of Sessions of Hope, sits down with Sigourney Nelson — a licensed mental health counselor from New York and host of the Couch Therapy Podcast. Together, they have a heartfelt conversation on faith, mental health, and healing.

Sigourney opens up about her journey from battling self-esteem and anxiety to finding her calling in psychology. She shares how faith guided her through burnout and how God continues to use her work in mental health to help others discover their worth and peace in Him.

From working in a psych ward to managing life’s pressures, Sigourney reminds listeners that therapy and faith can coexist beautifully — and that “therapy isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.”

✨ Key Scripture: Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”

💬 Comment below: “God, complete the good work You started in me.”

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📅 Season 5, Episode 3 premieres this Tuesday!

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What do you do when life feels unbearable and giving up seems easier? In this episode of And Such Is Life, host Jakyra McLeod sits down with Demetrik Hylton (Producer & Host at Sirius XM) to talk about the power of faith, perseverance, and hope. Demetrik opens up about his journey through grief, his mother’s cancer diagnosis, and his personal battles with imposter syndrome—and how sincere faith, fasting, and prayer transformed his perspective.

Together, Jakyra and Demetrik reflect on Romans 5:3-5, discussing how suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope. They share personal testimonies of how God’s promises, family unity, and community support bring strength in the hardest times. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer, reminding listeners: Don’t give up on God, and don’t give up on yourself. 💬 Comment below: “I won’t give up—my hope is in God.”

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Why does God allow pain? And how do we find purpose in it?

In this powerful episode of And Such Is Life, host Jakyra McLeod sits down with special guest Angella Ross to unpack the theology of Pain to Purpose. Drawing from Isaiah 61:3 and Revelation, they discuss why believers experience suffering in a fallen world, and how God uses it for His glory and our growth.

Angella shares her personal testimony of how the pandemic led her from cultural Christianity to a true, fulfilling relationship with Christ. Together, she and Jakyra explore how faith transforms brokenness into purpose, how the mind is a battlefield, and why surrendering to God is the only way to live fulfilled.

💬 “I am anointed for this.” Drop it in the comments and declare it for yourself!

🙌 Don’t just watch this episode—experience it.

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In this week’s One Minute Message, host Jakyra McLeod, reminds listeners of one powerful truth: Yes, You Can. 💫

Drawing from an original 2014 excerpt written for Sessions of Hope Incorporated, Jakyra encourages you to trust God’s process, pick up your cross, and believe that through Christ, you can do all things. 🙏 ✨

“God took your can’t and carried the T on the cross — so you can say Yes, I Can!”

Stay tuned for next week’s episode featuring Mrs. Cheyenne Carney, returning for another inspiring conversation on Faith and Fitness. 💪💛