Soaking in the Sonlight

Ep. 84 Do You Know Why You Are Here?

Welcome to the Soaking in the Sonlight Podcast! Glad you are here!!
Do you know why you are here? Listen to find out! 
Here are some of the Scripture references from today's podcast:
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalms 139:14 KJV
 
 “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8 KJV
 
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 KJV
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
 Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #Christianity #holinessisstillright #WordofGod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #Christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony #purpose
Please share this podcast with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the bottom of the home page for updates on the blog and podcast! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!
 

Ep 83. Tell God Thank You

Welcome!
Here are some of the Scripture references from today's podcast!
 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”                    1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9 KJV
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 KJV
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
 Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
 
Please share this podcast with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the bottom of the home page for updates on the blog and podcast! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
 
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!
 

Ep 82. The Lord is Mighty

Welcome!
Here are some of the Scripture references from today's podcast!
 
Psalm 50:1 KJV
“The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.”
 
Jeremiah 33:3 KJV
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. “
 
Joel 2:32 KJV
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.” 
 
Psalms 22:3 
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” 
 
Psalms 50:23
“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.” 
 
 Isaiah 61:10 KJV
“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”
 
Romans 10:13 KJV
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” 
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
 
Please share this podcast with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the bottom of the home page for updates on the blog and podcast! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
 
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!

Ep 81. God Surely Sees

Welcome!
Here are some of the Scripture references from today's podcast!
“I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.” Acts 7:34
 
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 KJV
 
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
 
Please share this podcast with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the bottom of the home page for updates on the blog and podcast! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
 
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!

Ep. 80 Not Just Any Other Person

Welcome! I am excited to announce the new blog series: “Weekly Reflections” for the Soaking in the Sonlight blog!! Check out the newest blog post in this series here:
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/weekly-reflections-not-just-any-other-person
Please share this blog with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the bottom of the home page for updates on the blog and podcast! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
Here are some of the Scriptures from today's podcast!
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16
 
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:2 KJV
 
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20 KJV
 
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12 KJV
 
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:28 KJV
 
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV 
 
“But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” Isaiah 64:6 KJV
 
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” Hebrews 12:1 KJV
 
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 KJV 
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast and blog!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!
 

Ep 79. "Weekly Reflections" Blog Series Launch!!

Welcome! I am excited to announce the new blog series: “Weekly Reflections” for the Soaking in the Sonlight blog!! Check out the first blog post in this series here:
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/wszt0zyn1odxgozgr28tcki1g7481r
Please share this blog with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the bottom of the home page for updates on the blog and podcast! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
Here are some of the Scriptures from today's podcast!
"Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me." Psalms 144:1-2 KJV
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” Psalms 138:3 KJV
“Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” Psalms 51:5 KJV
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 KJV
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast and blog!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!

Ep 78. Full Interview with Pastor Yurvette Maxfield

Notice: Due to some of the mature themes discussed in this podcast, this podcast is not recommended for young listeners. Please be advised.
 
Hi Everyone!
My name is Olivia and I want to welcome you to a new episode of Soaking in the Sonlight! And you read that right, that’s Sonlight with an o and not a u. And it’s all about Jesus who is the Son of God and He shines brighter than the sun!
 
Today, I have Pastor Yurvette Maxfield on the podcast! She is a powerful woman of God, and she shares how God delivered her, how she cultivates her relationship with God, and the weights that people need to lay aside to get closer to God.
 
This episode was previously recorded and posted on YouTube as a 2 part series. However, here I have both parts for you to listen to!
 
If you want to watch here are the links to both parts:
Part 1 "Laying Aside Weights":
https://youtu.be/SMDpt35w6HI?si=hvxyQ6VhvKBu3Dqg
Part 2 "God is a Keeper Mentally":
https://youtu.be/HpFZajx3LFo?si=j2Er03K9zqLpzi1d
 
Grab a friend and listen to be encouraged. God can deliver anyone! If Jesus could do it for me, He can do it for you!
 
Scriptures from Today!  
 
“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Romans 10:10 KJV
 
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 KJV
 
“And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him.” Judges 16:20 KJV
 
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.” Psalm 51:10-11
 
“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3 KJV
 
“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” Ephesians 6:14 KJV
 
“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;” Psalm 103:4 KJV
 
“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”  1 John 1:5-7 KJV
 
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” James 1:27 KJV
 
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 KJV
 
“And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother. And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother. And the thing which he did displeased the Lord: wherefore he slew him also.” Genesis 38:8-10 KJV
 
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.” Psalm 119:18 KJV
 
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 KJV
 
“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?” Hebrews 12:6-7 KJV
 
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 KJV
 
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” Hebrews 12:1 KJV  
 
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5 KJV
 
“O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalm 34:3-5 KJV
 
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Hebrews 13:15 KJV
 
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.” Psalms 51:10-13 KJV
 
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.” Romans 13:7 KJV
 
Genesis 37-Genesis 50: Story of Joseph
 
“For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” Hebrew 10:37 KJV
 
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 KJV
 
“Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” Psalms 73:25-26 KJV
 
Check out more episodes of Soaking in the Sonlight here!
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
Check out the Soaking in the Sonlight blog here!
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
 
-Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own: https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
-Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX 
www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
 
-Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out: @olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 
Remember to be encouraged and to stay encouraged and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!!
 
#soakinginthesonlight #freedomfromsin #deliverance #jesussaves #godisgood #salvation #faith #fightthegoodfightoffaith #bible #podcast #christianpodcast #victoryovertheenemy #victoryoverbattlesoflife
 
 

Ep 75. Big Announcement! Get Ready for December 9th, 8pm EST!!

Hi Everyone!
I have Pastor Yurvette Maxfield on the Soaking in the Sonlight YouTube page!
www.youtube.com/@soakinginthesonlight
She is a powerful woman of God, and she shares how God delivered her, how she cultivates her relationship with God, and the weights that people need to lay aside to get closer to God.
The first part of our interview is up now, and the second part will premiere on Monday, December 9th, at 8pm EST!
Grab a friend and watch to be encouraged. God can deliver anyone! If Jesus could do it for me, He can do it for you!  
Scriptures from Today!  
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7 KJV
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 KJV
 
Check out more episodes of Soaking in the Sonlight here!
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
-Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own: https://www.biblegateway.com/
 
-Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
 
-Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out: @olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 
#soakinginthesonlight #freedomfromsin #deliverance #jesussaves #godisgood #salvation #faith #fightthegoodfightoffaith #bible #podcast #christianpodcast #victoryovertheenemy #victoryoverbattlesoflife
 
 

Ep. 74 A Warrior Through and Through Part II

Welcome! I want to elaborate more on Episode 73!
Didn’t listen to it? Listen to that one first and come on through to listen to Part 2 of  “A Warrior Through and Through!"
 
Here are some of the scriptures from today!
 
“Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:” Psalm 144:1 KJV
 
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Psalm 22:3 KJV
 
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Cor 5:17 KJV
 
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 KJV
 
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
Soaking in the Sonlight has a blog!!!! Check my testimony:
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/my-messy-beautiful-testimony
Please share this blog with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list for updates on the blog and podcast!
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast and blog!
 
Also, subscribe to the YouTube channel! We have some interviews coming out that are really good!
https://www.youtube.com/@soakinginthesonlight
 
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!

Ep 73. A Warrior Through and Through

Welcome! I have a little message that I would like to share with you all today. If you are a born-again Christian, you are a warrior, fighter, soldier in God!
Here are some of the scriptures from today!
"Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me." Psalms 144:1-2 KJV
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 KJV
"Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4:6 KJV
Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:
https://www.biblegateway.com/
Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ, USA
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX, USA
https://www.youtube.com/@FullGospelBroadcast
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 Feel free to share this episode with a friend! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #wordofgod #faith #growth #growingrace #bible #christianpodcast #youth #devotional #encouragement #testimony
Soaking in the Sonlight has a blog!!!! Check my testimony:
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/my-messy-beautiful-testimony
Please share this blog with all the youth, young adults, youth groups, and youth leaders you know! (And also share with adults too).
And be sure to sign up for the mailing list for updates on the blog and podcast!
God bless you all, and I am looking forward to seeing you on the podcast and blog!
Remember to be encouraged and stay encouraged, and to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!