Living Loved
Life is crazy. We each face many ups and downs throughout life, oftentimes left to navigate them on our own. Brianne Erman is a 22-year-old who battled with an anxiety disorder for most of her life. After having a radical encounter with
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Jesus, she has been walking a life of freedom and joy ever since. Come join her in deep heart-to-hearts as she unravels the truth of the Gospel and gives practical advice to other young people.
Episodes
- 1My StoryWelcome to the very first episode of the "Living Loved" podcast! I am so happy that you're here! I hope that as you hear my story today, that the Lord would use it to launch you into even more freedom and joy in Him. Jesus paid the full price for each of us to live in freedom, so why settle for anything less? Be sure to follow me on Instagram @brianneerman and send in any and all questions that you have! I want to become besties with each of you, helping you through sticky situations and tough topics. I can't wait to walk this life out together!My favorite podcasts!:- WHOA That's Good Podcast (Sadie Robertson)- Have You Heard? with Emma Mae Jenkins- The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey- The Christy Wright Show- The Connected Life (Jason and Abi Stumvoll)-The Rachel Cruze Show-Todd White (Lifestyle Christianity Church)Let's be besties!:Instagram: @brianneerman
- 2Gaining Vision for the New YearHello, hello! Y'all... 2020 is ALMOST OVER! Can you even believe it?! I don't think it's any secret that this year has been wild for all of us. And, I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty pumped to say, "Sayonara," to 2020 and straight up RUN into 2021. But despite how crazy this last year was for most of us, I don't want to rush into this next year haphazardly. I want to gain vision for what I believe God wants me to focus on this year. I want to reflect on 2020 and document any wisdom that I can glean from it. I want to set new goals and plan practical, strategic steps to help me reach them. Let's not let this bad year ruin the new, fresh, exciting things that God has for us in 2021!In this episode, I walk you guys through my yearly process on how I go about preparing myself for the new year. I pray that you feel refreshed and excited after listening to this episode!Purity YouTube Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=001KNn-mZUI&t=411sBible Project Bible in a Year Plan:https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/4820Let's Be Besties!:Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=en
- 3Burnt Out on Life?We live in a culture that glorifies "busyness." We have become so consumed with filling up our calendars that we oftentimes lose sight of WHY we are even doing what we are doing.Life is so short. We need to capitalize on every moment that we have been given to accomplish our purpose here on earth.In this episode, I talk about my recent experience with burnout and how it has forever changed how I do life. I pray that this episode blesses you and leaves you feeling refreshed and full of vision for your life!LET'S GET THIS BREAD, PEOPLE!Let's Be Besties!:Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 4Everything Health & Fitness with Erica SavchenkoY'ALL! Today is a BIG day because I have my first ever GUEST! And this guest just so happens to be my best friend! This was SUCH a fun episode and I know that everyone will get something out of our conversation. We Cover:Our personal fitness journeysWhat our diets look likeOur workout split/regimenOur thoughts on Intermittent FastingWhy weight training over cardio?What does it look like to have a healthy relationship with food?Tips for beginners in working outI pray that you leave this convo feeling inspired and ready to jump into healthy living! Our bodies were CREATED to move! So let's get movin' and have fun while doing it!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2wErica's Instagram: @ericaxsavhttps://www.instagram.com/ericaxsav/?hl=enGood workout accounts to follow:@whitneyysimmonshttps://www.instagram.com/ericaxsav/?hl=en@mrs.sweendogghttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.sweendogg/?hl=en@_kaylakatie_https://www.instagram.com/_kaylakatie_/?hl=en@alexriceehttps://www.instagram.com/alexricee/?hl=en
- 5Singleness & Preparing for DatingHey, hey! Today we are covering my MOST requested topic: SINGLENESS! Most of us are excited to hop into a future relationship and to eventually marry the man or woman of our dreams. But how do we prepare for that? And what do we do in the meantime? I have been single for the entirety of my twenty-two years here on earth, so the Lord has been speaking to me about singleness for quite some time now! I'm sure that the same questions, insecurities, and fears that I have been faced with are some that you can also relate to. I pray that this episode leaves you feeling seen and understood but also more equipped for your journey ahead! My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 6How to Hear the Voice of GodWhat is up, y'all?! I hope you are having a fabulous week!Today, we are hitting on one of my most requested topics: How the heck do I hear what God is saying?!Especially in this day and age, we are being constantly bombarded with SO many voices! The voices of those around us, our own thoughts, the enemy speaking lies to us. It can be SO hard to discern what is God and what isn't.In this episode, I discuss five ways that God has proven to speak to His people throughout history and how He has personally spoken to me through:His Word/the BibleOther peopleFeelings & PeaceOur thoughtsDreams & VisionsI hope you are blessed and refreshed by this episode! I hope that it encourages you to build your dialogue with God and continue to learn His voice!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 7Create & Execute Your Perfect Morning RoutineHey, hey! I'm so excited to be talking with you guys today all about MORNINGS! I love mornings and cherish them so deeply. I believe that mornings have the power to either make or break the trajectory of our days. Setting the tone for each day with intentionality is SO important! In this episode we discuss:What is a "perfect" morning routineWhy are mornings so important?My personal morning routineSeven points to help you formulate your morning routineI pray that this episode gets you excited for life and pumps you with some motivation to run towards your goals this week! Love you guys!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 8From Religion to Relationship with Joe Joe Morris: Leaving the Mennonite Community & Encountering HeavenHello, my beautiful friends! This episode is absolutely WILD. I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my best friends, Joe Joe, to talk about his crazy and inspiring story. He talks about his experience growing up in the Mennonite community, having a radical encounter with God in Heaven, and choosing to leave the Mennonite community in order to chase his dreams.I pray that this conversation leaves you feeling inspired and that you would encounter God’s love for you in a new way! Joe Joe’s Instagram: @joejoexmhttps://instagram.com/joejoexm?utm_medium=copy_linkMy Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 9How to Have a Healthy & Thriving Marriage with My Parents!Guys! Today, you get to meet some of my most favorite people ever... MY PARENTS! I truly do not know how I was blessed enough to receive such incredible parents. They truly are wells of wisdom and have been such beautiful examples of Christ in my life. Have they done marriage perfectly? Absolutely not! But after 22 years of living with them and doing life with them, I can confidently say that they have done it SO well. In this episode, you will feel like you are sitting down in our living room having a raw, wisdom-filled convo with my beautiful parents! So sit back, relax, and enjoy!In this episode we cover:My parent's story of how they metHow did they know they had met "the one?"Tips on how to find a good spouseDo they fight? How do you fight well?How to not let sickness or bad circumstances pull you and your spouse apart?I pray that this episode leaves you feeling refreshed and excited for the future God has for you! Never forget: YOU ARE VALUABLE, YOU DESERVE THE SPOUSE OF YOUR DREAMS, YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH.My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 10From Death to Life with Meredith Foster: How we met (CRAZY!) & her story!Y'ALL! Today, we got to hang with one of my besties and my new roommate, Meredith Foster! How God brought Mere and I together is nothing short of a CRAZY miracle! Our story is proof of God's relentless love and also the power of prayer! Mere also opens up about her story of how God brought her out of anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and an eating disorder and into true life in Jesus. Her story is SO powerful.Watching her grow and transform into who God created her to be has been SUCH an honor and truly so inspiring! I pray that this episode marks you in a significant way and drives you even deeper with God.Meredith's Instagram: @meredithfosterhttps://www.instagram.com/meredithfoster/Meredith's YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/meredithfosterMy Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 11Real Chats with My Sister: How we build connection & work through conflictOk, this was probably my FAVORITE episode to record! I looovveee my sister so much and it was so fun to sit down and laugh and chat with her! In this episode we talk about:How to cultivate a healthy relationship with your sisterDid we ever lose connection and how did we gain it back?Funniest memories togetherDo we ever get jealous of each other?How we work through conflictDid we ever like the same guys?!How have we impacted each other positively?And soooo much more!I'm praying that this episode blesses you guys and that God would speak to you about new ways that you can connect to your family. Linnea's Instagram: @linneaermanhttps://www.instagram.com/linneaerman/?hl=enMy Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w"The second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these.” -Mark 12:31
- 12True Freedom in Christ & Life Update!Happy Fourth of July week, y'all! It's been a while since you and I just chatted, so this week I decided to do a solo episode! This past month has been INSANE for me and God has been teaching me SO much through it all. I pray that you guys would see that, through Christ, we are TRULY totally free! I love you and hope you have a great week! My Instagram: @brianneerman https://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 13Who the Heck Should I Marry?! Gaining vision for your future spouseFriends! Oh, how I have missed you guys! I have been off the grid for a bit as I have been recovering from being sick for the last couple months. But your girl is back!I start off this episode with a little life update and then launch into our topic of the week: how to gain vision for your future spouse! In a world that over-complicates relationships, it can be so hard to figure out what we are truly looking for in a future spouse. I'm with you and I get it! But over these last few years, God has really shown me His heart for marriage and what His vision is for it. On top of that, He has given me very specific things to look for that have really narrowed down my options while I am on the search for my hubby. And I know that God wants to do the same for you!In this episode we cover:God's vision and heart for marriage and relationshipsHow to know if your standards are too highHow to know what YOU should specifically look for in a future spouseMy personal stories and experiences while navigating this topicQuestions to consider (mentioned in the episode):What do I want to do career-wise with my life? Do I see my husband/wife being a part of that or is that a negotiable for me?Do I generally enjoy being around introverts or extroverts?What areas am I weak in that would be a good balance for me?What am I physically attracted to?Where do I want to live in the future? Is this fluid?What kind of church do I want to go to? Religious beliefs, more conservative or charismatic?Political views?What are my hobbies and things that I enjoy and do I want my person to share in those interests?Any miscellaneous attributes that are important to me? Am I generally into more tender-hearted, emotional personalities or more thick-skinned, dominant ones?I pray that is episode encourages you and helps you in your own relationship journey! Love you guys!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 14The Power of Prayer: Know Your Position (pt.1)Hey, y'all! I hope you guys are having the best week so far! We are hopping into the first part of a two part series on prayer!I believe that prayer is one of the most underrated tools that we have as Believers. When asked how a Believer's prayer life is, more often than not, their response is anywhere from, "Eh, could be better," to being non-existent! And this is just what the enemy wants!If we truly understood just how much authority we carry as Christ-followers, I believe that we would invest so much more time into prayer.But in order to have a truly impactful, fervent prayer life, we need to understand two things first:1) The character and will of God2) Where we are positioned with ChristIf we don't understand God's will for our lives, then we won't know what to pray! And if we don't understand where we are positioned with Christ, then we won't pray from a place of faith a authority!I pray that this episode awakens your heart to the reality of who you are! Next week, we will be diving more into the specific topic of prayer and I will be sharing tons of stories with you guys!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 15The Power of Prayer: My Prayer Life Journey & Stories! (pt.2)Hey, y'all! Part two of the Prayer Series is here!This week, I take you guys through my own personal journey with prayer and share what my prayer life looks like. I walk you through the specifics of how I pray, when I pray, where I pray, and what I pray. I also share a few crazy stories of times when I have seen my prayers answered!Truly, if you were to take prayer out of my life, my life would look very different. My friend group would be different, I wouldn't be living in the same place, and I'm not even sure if any of my family would have deep relationships with Jesus (myself included)! Prayer is so powerful and I pray that this episode inspires you to truly pray about all things as the Bible tells us to!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 16College Advice: Building Community & Facing FearsIn honor of back-to-school season, we are joined by my dear sister, Linnea, to hear about her college experience and all that she has learned from this season. Starting college can be scary and full of a lot of ambiguities! But through stepping out, building community, and exercising discipline, college truly is such a sweet season.I pray that this episode leaves you feeling excited and equipped for this next season of your life. The Lord is so present and He will provide for you in every way you need!Linnea's Instagram: @linneaermanhttps://www.instagram.com/linneaerman/?hl=enMy Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 17How to Get Through Hard SeasonsOver these past few months, I have walked through one of the toughest seasons of my life. My life went from the busiest it had ever been to being completely debilitated by an illness.No one anticipates tough seasons. We never expect loss or heartbreak or sickness or sudden life events. God never promised us that things would always be easy but He did promise us His Presence through it all. NO weapon formed against us will prosper, that's a promise!As you are walking through this tough season, let me ask you one question: are you giving yourself grace? Or are you finding yourself feeling weighed down by the standard that you have placed on yourself? As I have been navigating this tough season, I have realized that I had unrealistic expectations of myself. I expected myself to be able to accomplish all that I was able to do prior to getting sick. I began beating myself up for needing to take time to rest and having go of a lot of obligations.The truth is, when things change, things need to change. We need to lower the bar. Lower the standard that we have placed on ourselves. We need to partner with God's rest and let HIM walk us through this season.In this episode, I let y'all in on this last season of my life and all that God has been teaching me through it. I pray that no matter what season of life you are in that you would let the God of Peace lead you. That you would truly let go of all control and fully enter into the rest of trusting Him.My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 18All Things Dating & Relationships with Riley SewellY'all this episode was so fun! Today, we are joined by my bestie, Riley Sewell, to talk all about dating and relationships! We asked you guys what you wanted to know and let me just say that y'all did not disappoint!In this episode we cover:Riley's dating experiences and what her 'type' isIs there such thing as "the one?"Is it okay to date someone with a bad past?Dating non-Believers?How to be content in singlenessHonest thoughts on dating apps?How to do a relationship well when you have no experienceIs it okay for the girl to pursue the guy?Thoughts on casual datingHow to guard your heard in relationships As you can see, we hit a lot of topics! I pray that this episode encourages you and gives you some answers to your pressing questions!Riley's Instagram: @rileywithcouragehttps://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 19Q&A: Life Update, When God Feels Distant, SinglenessHello, hello friends! Life has been pretty wild for me recently so I thought it was time we caught up! Thank you so much for sending in all of your questions! If you'd like to have your questions answered, make sure to follow me on Instagram so you don't miss the next Q&A!In this episode, I talk about:My experience on the Christian dating show I was on (LOL), the MatchmakerHealth and life updateWhat God has been teaching me recentlyHow to pray in your season of singlenessWhat to do when God feels distantHow to stay in a place of humilityI'm praying that our lil' chat brings you joy and blesses you! Have a great week guys!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 20Moving Beyond the Mirror with Cambria JoyThis was such a special episode! I got to sit down with my dear friend, Cambria Joy, to hear her story and heart behind all that she does.Cambria is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. She makes health and wellness videos on YouTube and is the author of her very own book, "Growing Strong." She is so knowledgeable on health and fitness and uses her education to help other girls become truly healthy.Cambria opens up about her past struggles with bulimia and binge eating and shows us how she was able to overcome her struggles. I love that Cambria includes her faith in all that she does, emphasizing that God is truly the key to all healing. I pray that this episode encourages you and that you truly find healing through her story.Remember: you are not alone in your struggles. God loves you so much and He is strong enough to carry you through.Cambria's Instagram: @cambriajoyhttps://www.instagram.com/cambriajoy/?hl=enCambria's YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/CambriaJoyCambria's Book, "Growing Strong:"https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Strong-Workouts-Devotions-Recipes/dp/0736978062My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 21Love the Bible & Let it Transform You with Ashley HetheringtonWhat a special week this is! I got to chat with one of my sweetest friends, miss Ashley! I love how her ministry is called The Honey Scoop, because that is exactly what she is: a scoop of pure sweetness!Ashley has such incredible insight on the power of reading the Bible. She has seen how the Word of God truly is alive and active. She shares her journey with reading the Bible and tells us how we can learn to truly fall in love with it as well!I pray that this episode blesses you and inspires you to be molded by God's word above all else!Ashley's Instagram: @thehoneyscoophttps://www.instagram.com/thehoneyscoop/?hl=enAshley's TikTok: @ashleyhetheringtonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyhetherington?lang=enAshley's Bible Study:https://thehoneyscoop.com/teen-bible-studyMy Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 22Refreshment for the Holiday SeasonMy beautiful friends! Happy, happy holidays! What a past couple years these have been, am I right?! I don't know about you but I have been feeling so jumbled and a bit overwhelmed right now. These last couple years have been difficult and they have been loud. The Lord really pressed this message on my heart this week and I felt that He really wanted me to share it with you guys. The Lord is wanting us to cut out all of the negative chatter and make space for Him to speak. He is cleaning the rooms of our hearts and minds. He is bringing healing, refreshment, and clarity. I pray that this holiday season would be a marking time for you and the Lord. That you would hear your Father's voice louder than any other voice around you. I pray that this would be a season of miracles and sweet intimacy with God.You're doing amazing! Love you!My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
- 23My 21-Day Challenge to YouMy sweet friends! Happy, happy new year! If you are anything like me, these last two years have not been easy. I think it's easy to say that most (if not all) of us are feeling a bit weary after all that we have walked through. But the Lord has really encouraged me to shake off the discouragement and He has filled me with hope for this coming year! I encourage you to let the Lord refresh you as you step into 2022.I am starting this new year off with a 21-day fast! I am creating space for the Lord to speak and am praying very intentionally about a few things. I would love for you to join me as we usher in this coming year! In this episode, I talk about how the Lord will reveal pieces of His heart to us so that we can partner with Him in them to see change happen.The 21-Day Challenge:Create Space for the Lord: Set aside 15-30 minutes each day for the next 21 days to be with the Lord and pray. You can also join me in fasting as well (from social media, something the Lord places on your heart, or a certain food-related fast such as the Daniel fast!)Create a Battle Plan & Pray: Write down 3 things that your heart aches to see change in. I encourage you to choose at least one world-wide or widespread issue as one of your three. What big thing has the Lord burdened your heart with that you so desire to see change in? Do you want to see abortion end, sex trafficking end, a certain nation to be saved? Write it down! Then choose two other personal things that are weighing on your heart right now. Maybe it's a broken relationship or a job you really desire or a healing you are contending for. Now, write down 5 people to pray for. I encourage you to choose at least two people that you do not personally know. These could be celebrities who are not walking with God, someone you know from social media, a politician. The Lord is no respecter of persons and I have seen Him work miracles through my prayers for certain celebrities! Then choose three other people that you personally know that you want to be praying for.Take Communion Every Day: There is so much power in the finished work of the cross! Seal the deal on all that you are contending for by pleading the blood of Jesus over each person and situation. You can take a small cup of juice and a small cracker or piece of bread. Or you can order a set of communion cups on Amazon (I use them every day!). Your words are powerful! And our God is strong and mighty! He is in the business of miracles. Let this challenge stir up your faith and watch as your giants fall!Communion Prayer Example:HOLD THE BREAD IN YOUR HAND AND SAY:Dear Lord Jesus, I come to You, and remember all that You have done for me on the cross. Thank You for loving me so much, You gave up heaven for me. Thank You for allowing Your body to be broken so that mine might be whole. As I partake, I receive Your resurrection life, health, and strength. By Your grace, I shall be completely strong and healthy all the days of my life. My eyes shall not grow dim, nor shall my strength be abated. No sickness can remain in my body because the same power that raised You from the grave flows through me. By Your stripes, I am healed. [Now eat the bread.]NOW HOLD THE CUP IN YOUR HAND AND TELL HIM:Lord Jesus, thank You for Your precious blood. Thank You for washing me clean of all my sins. I stand before You completely righteous and forgiven. Your blood has redeemed me from every curse, and today I can freely receive all the blessings that crown the head of the righteous. Amen! [Now drink.]My Instagram: @brianneermanhttps://www.instagram.com/brianneerman/?hl=enYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59TCrjVbuB-0S2tBaxps2w
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