Soaking in the Sonlight

Ep 48. God Can Use Anybody!

In today’s episode, I talk about how God delivered me from a speech impediment when I was a young child, and how God used Moses even though he had an issue with his speech. Whether you have a disability or a weakness, the Lord can still use you for His Glory. He wants to show how powerful He is through you…even in the midst of a weakness.
Last week's video podcast with Bishop and Pastor McQueen!
https://youtu.be/BpNEtBCL9os?si=NYdIFp9ArcHNdD6F
Big News!
Soaking in the Sonlight now has a website and blog!!!! Check out my new short story “The Girl Who Forgot God.”
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/the-girl-who-forgot-god-a-short-story
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!
 
Scriptures from Today’s Episode!
“Then Moses said to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I am not a man of words (eloquent, fluent), neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, or the seeing or the blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and will teach you what you shall say.” But he said, “Please my Lord, send the message [of rescue to Israel] by [someone else,] whomever else You will [choose].” Exodus 4:10-13 AMP
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 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.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NIV
“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
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV
“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:26-27 KJV
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 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
 
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 the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #speechimpediment #development #faith #growth #moses
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light.

Special Youtube Interview on Wednesday, March 13th 2024!

No new episode today, BUT be sure to tune in for the premiere on Wednesday, March 13th at 8pm EST on YouTube to hear from our very special guests on Soaking in the Sonlight!
 
Check out the interview here! https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/youtube/v/ep-47-godly-dating-godly-marriage-with-bishop-stacy-mcqueen-and-pastor-ruth-mcqueen
 
Subscribe to Soaking in the Sonlight on YouTube for more videos!
https://www.youtube.com/@soakinginthesonlight
 
Can you guess who the guests are? Comment below!
 
See ya there!
#soakinginthesonlight #podcast #premiere #christianity #genzforjesus #christianmarriage #christiancouple

Ep. 45 Greetings to All the Listeners Around the World!

Hello! ¡Hola! Bonjour! Guten tag! Halo! Sveiki! Olá! Ahoj! Hallå! Li-hó! 
In today’s episode, I give a shout-out to the countries that have listened to the podcast so far! I pray that God blesses you and keeps you no matter where you are on this planet. And I pray that this encourages you that there are many believers out there beyond your country who seek the Lord as well. Let’s continue to keep our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world in prayer. 
Big News!
Soaking in the Sonlight now has a website and blog!!!! Check out my new short story “The Girl Who Forgot God.”
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/the-girl-who-forgot-god-a-short-story
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!
Scriptures from Episode:
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalms 55:22 KJV
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV
“because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 AMP
 “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” Psalm 51:5 KJV
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 KJV
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”  1 Timothy 4:12 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 the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #christianity #holinessisstillright #missions #globalmissions #faith #blog #christianblog
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light.

Ep. 44 Prioritizing God

Super busy? Take a listen.
Big News!
Soaking in the Sonlight now has a website and blog!!!! Check out this week’s new blog post on Wednesday, February 28, 2024!!
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
 
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!
 
Scriptures from Episode:
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalms 55:22 KJV
 
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 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 the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast  #holinessisstillright #busy #faith #blog #christianblog
 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light.

Ep. 43 Soaking in the Sonlight Now Has a Blog!!

Big News!
Soaking in the Sonlight now has a website and blog!!!!
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/
 
Check out my first blog post, where I talk about how I got saved.
https://www.soakinginthesonlight.com/blog/my-messy-beautiful-testimony
 
God has turned my testimony into something beautiful so that He can get the glory. I pray that it blesses you and that you get to grow from it.
 
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!
 
Scriptures from Episode:
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalms 55:22 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
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”  1 Peter 5:6-7 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 the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #testimony #holinessisstillright #holyspirit #faith #blog #christianblog
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light.

Ep 42. Testimony Time: David and Goliath

Hello there, and thanks for stopping by!
Take a listen to hear my testimony of how the enemy tried to mock me, but God still came through and blessed me. I know that the Lord will come through for you too.  
 
Scriptures from Today!
"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
 
1 Samuel 17:42-47
"42 And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
43 And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
44 And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.
45 Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
46 This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
47 And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hands."
 
“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7 KJV
 
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV
 
“Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” Psalms 51:5 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 Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #testimony #holinessisstillright #holyspirit #davidandgoliath #faith 
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.
 

Ep 41. Testimony Time: Filled with the Holy Ghost

Hello there, and thanks for stopping by!
 
Take a listen to hear my testimony of how I got filled with the Holy Ghost!
 
Scriptures from Today!
“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:1-4 KJV
(Read the rest of Acts 2 to learn more!)
 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?” Psalms 116:12 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
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 KJV
“Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” Psalms 51:5 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 Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #testimony #holinessisstillright #holyspirit
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.

Ep. 40 Is the Bible Hard to Read?

Hello there, and thanks for stopping by!
 
Is the Bible hard to read? Take a listen to find out why we need to read the Bible in order to grow in our relationship with the Lord. 
Scriptures from Today!
 
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:11 KJV
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22 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 Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 
@OliviaDParker1 on Twitter
Feel free to share the Sonlight. #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #bible
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Light.

Episode 39 is a Video Interview on Youtube!

Tune in 8 pm EST, Monday, January 22, 2024 to listen to the premiere! The link is right here: https://youtu.be/Wg3WGfEYxjQ?si=htueW_q13KwjmpXl
We have an awesome guest with us today, Pastor Gilbert S. White Sr., who will share his testimony of how God saved him, how God kept him as a youth, and how God keeps him now. He is the Pastor of Gethsemane Church of God in Christ in Newark, NJ.
Please bring a friend, share with a friend, and let's Soak in the Sonlight together! See ya there!
(Note: the video will be available after the premiere as well).

Ep 38. January Blues? God Can Fix That.

Hello there, and thanks for stopping by!
Feeling down? Feeling the January Blues? Take a listen now for some encouragement! God lifted me up, and I know that He can lift you up too! Through Christ, you’re gonna make it!
Scriptures from Today!
Psalm 23:4 KJV Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
 
John 14:26 KJV  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
 
Galatians 6:9 KJV And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
 
Isaiah 40:28-31 KJV
28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
 
Isaiah 26:3-4
3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
 
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
 
Romans 3:23 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
 
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 Holy Temple in Dallas, TX
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA
 
Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ
https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF
 
Also, if you are in search of Christian music to listen to or want to add to your playlist, take a listen to this playlist that I made on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UL2KghD1sc87u2I5KnPWE?si=00c091b4cdb14f25
 
Lastly, for updates and encouragement throughout the week, check out:
 
@olivia_d_parker on Instagram and Threads
 
Feel free to share the Sonlight and comment below on something God has done for you this week to lift you up! #soakinginthesonlight #podcast #testimony #youthministry
Remember to always Soak in the Sonlight because Jesus is the Only Light!