The Iman Diaries

This podcast will not help you go back to being the person you were before experiencing loss. Most people associate grief and loss with only the death of a loved one. Yes, that is true. And it is big. But I’m also here to remind you that other losses can cause a disturbance to your sense of self and a significant change in your worldview. When you go through loss, for better or for worse, you change. You’re never the same person. I propose to you that grief, sorrow, and loss, including love, are also about grieving for yourself not just for the ones you lost. Why? Because grief changes you and it changes your world. Here’s another truth, while it is hard to see it while you are in the thick of grieving, that super typhoon of grief did not destroy everything. As I said, the loss left an aftermath of damage, but it did not destroy everything. Welcome to The Iman Diaries, your sanctuary for exploration and introspection about life, loss, and love, helping you find clarity and perhaps meaning and purpose despite it. If you go through life seemingly stuck in the middle, in the liminal between where you have been and where you want to be, on the threshold of an unsettled season and in a place where you can’t go back and you can’t stay here - wherever here is for you - but you also don’t know where to go. This podcast is for you. If you are experiencing loss or have experienced sorrow in all its depth, shapes, and form - whether it is losing your faith, your hope, your dreams, your relationships, your loved one passed away, or you’re about ready to give up on life, listen in. If you want to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, love others, and learn self-compassion in the middle of all these, then you are in the right place.

Perhaps, you are waiting to be healed from depression. You are waiting for anxiety to stop coming for you. Maybe you are waiting for your husband to come home, your wife to return, or your children to be a little more responsible. Maybe you’re waiting for a job interview, a job to open up, or an opportunity to earn an income again. Maybe you are wondering how your next bill will be paid for or waiting to be freed from addiction no one knows but you. Hindi man po natin maiintindihan bakit po kailangan nating maghintay. Ang totoo po ay may mga bagay na natututunan tayo sa pag-aantay - isa na po dito ang pagtitiwala. Kapag tayo ay naghihintay, binibigyan natin ng pagkakataon ang mga bagay na maganap sa tamang panahon. We give space for things to happen naturally and in due course. Hindo po pre-mature. Hindi po natin minamadali. Wala pong shortcuts. Hindi po instant ang life. Real growth takes time. Toxic po sa buhay ang instant. Welcome to The Iman Diaries, your sanctuary for exploration and introspection about life, loss, and love, helping you find clarity and perhaps meaning and purpose despite it. If you go through life seemingly stuck in the middle, in the liminal between where you have been and where you want to be, on the threshold of an unsettled season and in a place where you can’t go back and you can’t stay here - wherever here is for you - but you also don’t know where to go. This podcast is for you. If you are experiencing loss or have experienced sorrow in all its depth, shapes, and form - whether it is losing your faith, your hope, your dreams, your relationships, your loved one passed away, or you’re about ready to give up on life, listen in. If you want to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, love others, and learn self-compassion in the middle of all these, then you are in the right place.

Can I keep believing even when God appears to me as an enemy? Will I continue to trust in the goodness and kindness of God? Several theological reasons are offered for the problem of suffering. Some say it is because of sin, others say it’s because God wants to test us, or because of the freedom God has given humans to choose evil or good. These are not necessarily wrong, but when you are in the middle of disappointment, like I was, they often do not suffice. When we are suffering and disappointed, it is more helpful to know how God uses our pain than to know why we experience pain. I do not know which of these are correct. I cannot give you an absolutely, correct theological reason. Maybe they are all true. One thing I know though is that our sufferings and disappointments make or break our faith and relationship with God. Welcome to The Iman Diaries, your sanctuary for exploration and introspection about life, loss, and love, helping you find clarity and perhaps meaning and purpose despite it. If you go through life seemingly stuck in the middle, in the liminal between where you have been and where you want to be, on the threshold of an unsettled season and in a place where you can’t go back and you can’t stay here - wherever here is for you - but you also don’t know where to go. This podcast is for you. If you are experiencing loss or have experienced sorrow in all its depth, shapes, and form - whether it is losing your faith, your hope, your dreams, your relationships, your loved one passed away, or you’re about ready to give up on life, listen in. If you want to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, love others, and learn self-compassion in the middle of all these, then you are in the right place.

Welcome to The Iman Diaries, your sanctuary for exploration and introspection about life, loss, and love, helping you find clarity and perhaps meaning and purpose despite it. If you go through life seemingly stuck in the middle, in the liminal between where you have been and where you want to be, on the threshold of an unsettled season and in a place where you can’t go back and you can’t stay here - wherever here is for you - but you also don’t know where to go. This podcast is for you. If you are experiencing loss or have experienced sorrow in all its depth, shapes, and form - whether it is losing your faith, your hope, your dreams, your relationships, your loved one passed away, or you’re about ready to give up on life, listen in. If you want to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, love others, and learn self-compassion in the middle of all these, then you are in the right place. I invite you to join me in tracing the landscapes of our human heart. Through laughter and tears, heartache and celebrations, we'll unravel the stories that shape us and the impact that linger long after the event. Together we will take a look at the spectrum of our raw emotions with appropriate honesty, vulnerability, and steadfast commitment to growth, maturity, and healing. We will uncover the beauty in life’s imperfections, explore what it means to live a better life, learn to gracefully accept loss in all its depth, shapes, and forms, and compassionately love those who matter most. We will find timeless wisdom in the quiet corners of our experiences and in the stories that shape us, the losses that humble us, and the love that keeps us going.

Fear is a liar and the truth is the light that dispels the darkness of and in our minds.  But this is something you need to begin to practice and assume for yourself when anxiety arises. You need to be able to realign yourself with God’s truth if you’re going to begin to walk in peace.  In this episode, we talk about  Isaiah 26:3 has to do with my mental wellbeing  Two very practical, specific steps to take control of anxiety  Listen in.  Scripture devotional: Isaiah 26:3  I would very much like to hear from you, send questions and reflections to iman@emmylouiman.com  Keep up with me on Instagram or visit the blog. Hang with me and join the discussion (audio hangout) over at the Spotify-Greenroom every Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM.  Please head over to the Apple podcast to subscribe, click the 5-star rating, and write a review. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

Three questions we talk through in today's episode.  What is a caring community?   Does psychology really help?   What about the Bible?   Scripture: Isaiah 26:3  I would very much like to hear from you, send questions and reflections to iman@emmylouiman.com  Keep up with me on Instagram or visit the blog Hang with me and join the discussion (audio hangout) over at the Spotify-Greenroom every Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM.  Please head over to the Apple podcast to subscribe, click the 5-star rating, and write a review. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

Research for over 20 years has shown that when a person is in psychological distress, they’re going to their church and faith communities before they ever step foot with a mental health professional. This is why it’s important to talk about this.  Scripture: Psalm 4:8 I would very much like to hear from you. Send questions and reflections to iman@emmylouiman.com Keep up with me on Instagram: @emmylouiman or visit the blog Hang with me and join the discussion (audio hangout): Download the Spotify-Greenroom app. Find me on the app @simplyemmy and join the live discussion about this week's episode on Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM only. Please head over to Apple Podcast to subscribe, click the 5-star rating, and write a review. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

Welcome to a brand new podcast! This new podcast is about three things: mental-emotional wellbeing, community, and faith in Jesus.  Listen in to know what these are all about, what to expect for each episode, and how you can contribute. This podcast wouldn’t be here without you so thank you. Listen in. I would very much like to hear from you. Send Questions and Reflections to iman@emmylouiman.com Keep up with me on Instagram: @emmylouiman Hang with me and join the discussion (audio hangout): Download the Spotify-Greenroom app. Find me on the app @simplyemmy and join the live discussion about this week's episode on Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM only. Please head over to iTunes to subscribe, click the 5-star rating, and write a review. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

Still in the Stewardship Series, Jabez and I talk about discovering your talents, gift, calling or purpose in your life and how to take good care of it. Being a good steward of the talents and skills the Lord Jesus Christ has given us is reflective of our appreciation to our Creator. We share our own experiences, how we discovered what we're good at and how we stay secure and not compare what we can and can't do with others can and can't do.

Still in the Stewardship Series, Jabez and I talk about being mindful of our time. Being a good steward of the time that we have in our hands is reflective of our appreciation to our Creator. This episode is especially for single people but even if you are married, you might glean some young adult wisdom in our conversation that you can also apply in your married life.

This week, Jabez and I kick off our first topic for a new series - Stewardship. We talk about what stewardship is, in our own opinion, and how it relates to how we handle our personal finances.

Jabez and I started this episode by sharing our personal process of forgiving. This is in response to a listener's question who was asking us how to forgive. We say it's not an easy thing but it is doable and we can't fully forgive unless we have experienced God's forgiveness ourselves.

Jabez answer questions from the episode Over Thirty and Still Single. Also, we have categorized the kinds of heartbreak or break-ups that one may experience and we have a lively and interesting conversation about it. One or two of the categories we may have experienced ourselves.

Jabez and I talk about the most common struggles that single ladies encounter as well as the three delightful moments of being single - at least in our own perspective.

The Question. I am commanded, as a child of God, to forgive. But why forgive? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yesterday-today-next/message

The Question. The down-and-out who flocked to Jesus when He lived on earth, no longer feel welcome among His followers. What happened? I offer two possible answers. Listen in. Email: iman@emmylouiman.com || Website: https://emmylouiman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yesterday-today-next/message

This week, it’s you, me and a Bible story. Listen in and follow along as I read 1 Samuel 29 and 30. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

This week's episode is a deep dive into the basics of anxiety. Dealing with anxiety requires intentionality. Listen in.  Anxiety and parallel processing  The 4 cycles of anxiety   The 4 steps to dealing with the cycle of anxiety  The 2 steps to be intentional in overcoming anxiety   Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5 I would very much like to hear from you, send questions and reflections to iman@emmylouiman.com Keep up with me on Instagram or visit the blog Hang with me and join the discussion (audio hangout) over at the Spotify-Greenroom every Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Please head over to the Apple podcast to subscribe, click the 5-star rating, and write a review. Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

This is the podcast for women to come together, not to compare or compete but to celebrate each other and strengthen one-another in the Lord and in His Word. We all have different roles but all of these roles do not define us, they are our assignments. So, we link arms and build a community of women who follow Christ, live as women of God and work as ambassadors for Jesus. Sisters, we are on the same team, a team owned, selected, and coached by God Himself. Through the Bible, God gives us His clear guidance on how we can build up our fellow teammates. In this episode, we talk about two primary things - secrets to healthy friendships and relationships. This is part 1. Listen in. This episode is brought to you by WOW™ Home Groups, WOW™ Courses, and WOW™ Memberships: Leaders' Circle and Warriors' Club. To inquire about Home Groups, Courses and Memberships, email kimberly@womenoneanotheringwomen.org Links + Resources: Instagram Telegram Channel Online: WOW™ Prayer: talk@womenoneanotheringwomen.org Emmy's blog: My Life in the Middle Music by MusicLFiles Philippians 2:1-11   Your Next Action Step: Think about 2-3 friends you have in your life that you can bless with something just because. Bless them with your words, with your encouragement, with your hug and presence, with your time, service or gifts. Go and bless them. Happy 10th Birthday to my dear niece, Eunice Porras 🤗 Happy Birthday to Keng Jison 😆 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message

This is the podcast for women to come together, not to compare or compete but to celebrate each other and strengthen one-another in the Lord and in His Word. We all have different roles but all of these roles do not define us, they are our assignments. So, we link arms and build a community of women who follow Christ, live as women of God and work as ambassadors for Jesus. Sisters, we are on the same team, a team owned, selected, and coached by God Himself. Through the Bible, God gives us His clear guidance on how we can build up our fellow teammates. In this episode, let’s talk about friendships because women and friendships are quite synonymous. Now, we don’t want to do a lousy job of slapping Bible verses to our friends who are suffering when the greatest thing we can do for our friend is to sit in it with them. Find out what kind of friend we want to become. Listen in. This episode is brought to you by WOW™ Home Groups, WOW™ Courses, and WOW™ Memberships: Leaders' Circle and Warriors' Club. To inquire about Home Groups, Courses and Memberships, email kimberly@womenoneanotheringwomen.org Links + Resources: Instagram Telegram Channel Online: WOW™ Prayer: talk@womenoneanotheringwomen.org Emmy's blog: My Life in the Middle Music by MusicLFiles Triangulation   Your Next Action Step: Schedule a hand with a friend this week. Friends you've not been in touch with for quite a while. Coffee + Convo. Just catch up with each other. That's it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesterday-today-next/message