On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Maria Lasoi on dealing with Shame and Guilt from Sin as well as how to break free from Sin Consciousness. We hope that this episode helps you get a little closer to God and untangle yourself from the web of shame and guilt. As usual, don't forget to share with someone that needs to hear this!…

In this episode we talk again with Damon Gray. This time we focus on what discipleship is and how to disciple someone.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

In this episode we talk with Damon Gray about what we really mean by being a disciple and the problem with putting God first.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

After losing all of her blood and hitting her head, Elena starts reminiscing about happier times when her parents and Aunt Jenna were still alive (which unfortunately is also when she was still dating Matt - at least some things have gotten better). While on the mission to dump Klaus's body in the Atlantic, Stefan gets called back to Mystic Falls t…

Get in boys and girls, we're dethroning idols!On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi speaks to Dora Obwaka on Modern Day Idolatry and Dethroning Idols. How to know what an idol is, What you need to do to dethrone the idol and of course their own personal experiences and lessons learnt with dethroning idols. As usual, don't forget to share with s…

With Evil-laric on the loose, Klaus is ready to leave town, but he won't go without his doppelgänger. And since no one will invite him into the Gilbert house to get her, he takes matters (and fence posts) into his own hands. When Damon and Stefan finally get him to focus on stopping Alaric instead, Bonnie turns to Abby for a lesson in dark magic. W…

Hello Secret Keepers, welcome to season 5 of the Best Kept Secret Podcast. On this episode, our host Sharon K Mwangi on becoming undone. How she effectively stewarded her pruning and transition season and how to know you're in a similar season. She also shared some lessons she learnt in the journey and we hope you will find them insightful. Also, d…

In this episode we talk about the Bible Study: Navigating Uncertain Times and how we can walk through frightening or uncertain times by faith in our mighty God. Next week we are back for Season 3.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

This week we talk about keeping our hearts and minds on Christ and protecting our spiritual and emotional health. For show notes go to terriehellardbrown.com.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

It's time for arguably the best school dance episode: the 20s decade dance. While everyone is prepping for the dance, Esther starts plotting with Evilaric and makes him the ultimate weapon: an indestructible white oak stake. Fortunately, Damon has figured out Alaric isn't taking any of Bonnie's herbs, so he and Meredith are trying to get that under…

We are on a break between seasons 2 and 3, but in this short video we discuss the temptation for sensationalism and the miraculous rather than focusing on Christ and our relationship with Him.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Now that they know what happens when you kill an Original, Elena and Damon take a trip to Denver to check in on Jeremy and to see if he can contact Rose on the Other Side to find out which Mikaelson sibling sired their bloodline. As soon as they arrive, Jeremy tries to meet up with a friend, but his friend turns out to be Kol who immediately starts…

In this episode we talk about when children or others ask questions about God. We know God tells us that no one seeks him, and people only seek him when he draws them to himself (Romans 3:11, John 6:44). So when our children start asking questions about God or someone we know wants to understand our faith, we can be confident that God is at work.…

After turning the Wickery Bridge sign into 12 white oak stakes, Damon and Stefan enlist the teens into Salvatore Boot Camp to practice taking out one of the Originals. So Matt, Caroline, and Elena are now trained to stake any one of the Mikaelsons on sight, which will also take out Klaus since they're all still linked. But if you know Klaus, you kn…

In this replay of Episode 20, we share some fun books about names and the names of God. Through our names we gain identity and share ethnicity, and through the names of God we learn who he is.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

At the Wickery Bridge Restoration Kick-off, Damon runs into Sage, and despite not seeing her for 100 years, he decides to get her help in figuring out what Rebekah is up to. Sage’s plan of course relies on Rebekah coming over for a “party” and getting in her head once her guard is down. So while they take care of that, Elena has to deal with Alaric…

Everyday Discipleship Every Day is on a break between Season 2 and 3, but we have a short podcast for you each week we're on break. We will be back in mid-October with some great interviews and discussions you won't want to miss. Be sure to subscribe so you are notified when we return. This week we're talking about testimony, children coming to Chr…

We talk about discipling our children and growing as disciples ourselves. We introduce Terrie's newest book, a handbook for parents.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Even though there's a murder every other day in Mystic Falls, the recent Founder's Council member deaths remind Damon of a similar crime spree 100 years ago. Despite Liz explicitly telling him to stay out of the investigation, Damon tries to figure out what might have happened back in 1912, which reminds him of the mysterious, old vampire, Sage, wh…

Ever wonder why we get baptized? What does it mean? What does it do? In this episode we talk all about baptism plus other ordinances and church traditions.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

After Elena tells everyone in town that Damon spent the night with Rebekah, she learns from Bonnie that Esther is planning a magic ritual to kill the Original siblings later that night. Unable to keep that a secret either, Elena tells Elijah about the ritual and that she wishes there was a way she could help save his life. But just like he tells he…

In this episode we talk about some of the terms used by different group that mean very different things. We only touch on a few, but it is important to know what a person really means when they are sharing.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

An episode as iconic as Dangerous Liaisons doesn't require a description but instead an invitation: Please join the Mikaelson Family this episode for dancing, cocktails, & celebration. And don't forget the love triangle, romantasy, & general mayhem. This week: Season 3 Episode 14 | Dangerous Liaisons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

Pastor Dave talks about grace and mercy. Why is it so important that we understand these two important Christian concepts?By Terrie Hellard-Brown

With Sheriff Forbes officially investigating the town serial killer, not only will Damon be consulted first, but she's of course going to tell Alaric and Elena everything she knows, including that the weapon used was from the Gilbert vampire-hunting stash. While those three look into the murders, the Salvatore brothers continue to scheme to kill Kl…

In this episode we talk more with Pastor Dave Brown about prayer and why it is so important in a disciple's life.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

After having recurring dreams about Klaus's coffins, Bonnie realizes her dreams are trying to show her how to kill him. They also lead her to find her estranged mother, Abby. Speaking of awful parents, Bill Forbes returns to town to force Tyler to turn into a wolf to break his sire bond with Klaus. Meanwhile, Damon is focused on proving Alaric's ne…

This topic is essential in times like ours. Our children need to know how to discern truth and recognize lies. In this replay, Elizabeth Urbanowicz helps us help our children understand truth. Due to technical problems this week, we're posting this replay this week. We hope to be back again next week.…

Caroline is in no mood to celebrate her 18th birthday, so Elena, Bonnie, and Matt try to cheer her up by turning the celebration into the funeral she never got to have. Meanwhile, Damon and Stefan unsurprisingly can't agree on how to deal with Klaus, so Stefan goes rogue and nearly drives Elena off of Wickery Bridge. Elsewhere, Alaric gets closer t…

In this episode of "Everyday Discipleship Every Day," we talk again with Pastor Dave Brown as he talks about prayer, experiencing God's presence, and hearing from God.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Now that Stefan has Klaus’s one weakness, his daggered family, he recruits Bonnie to hide the coffins in the haunted witch house. Klaus turns to his usual tactics of stalking, threatening, and murdering to get what he wants. As usual, the Gilbert family is on the receiving end of this and Stefan isn’t willing to help. After witnessing a literal beh…

Stefan, Elena, and Damon scheme to lure Klaus back to Mystic Falls, and there’s no better way than to tell him Mikael is dead. While they wait for Klaus to return, everyone decides to attend homecoming, but the dance is relocated at the last minute to the Lockwood mansion. The teens quickly realize the huge party with a live band was not pulled tog…

In this episode of Everyday Discipleship Every Day we talk with Pastor Dave Brown about discipleship and how we may need a paradigm shift in our thinking.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Down in the caves, Alaric works on deciphering the runes and figures out that the drawings tell the story of the Originals. Elena decides to go right to the source: Rebekah. After a mean girl power struggle, Rebekah invites Elena over for a fashion show, some snooping, and eventually a bit of storytelling. Through flashbacks, Rebekah tells Elena ho…

In this episode we talk with author Christie Thomas about how purposeful little habits and practices can help build big faith in our lives and in our families.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

In this episode we introduce Terrie's new book A World of Pancakes and talking to our children about loving God and loving people. To buy the ebook go to https://amzn.to/3W2QgHa (this is my affiliate link, so I may earn a little money if you use this link) To order the hardcover book, go to terriehellardbrown.com…

It’s the Night of Illumination and the ghosts are back to celebrate. Damon gets a visit from our absolute fave, Mason Lockwood, or so he assumes, even though the ghosts aren’t visible. So he immediately goes to Bonnie to get her to fix the problem, and her first step is to do a spell that reveals “veiled matter.” As the spell is cast, we see it rea…

It’s the first day of senior year for the Mystic Falls teens, which means they finally have to go to class and Rebekah gets a chance to show off crazy stunts at cheerleading practice. While the girls are dealing with an assortment of boyfriend problems, Matt is talking to Vicki on the other side, and Tyler is enjoying his new hybrid lifestyle. It a…

What does it cost us to follow Christ? What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? How can we remain faithful to Christ even in difficult times?By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Why did God give us his Holy Spirit to be with us everyday? Why is he so important in our lives? In this episode we discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit and the role he has in helping us in our Christian walk.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

To pretend like everything is normal, Caroline forces everyone to participate in senior prank night, but the night immediately takes a turn when Klaus arrives. Desperate to make a hybrid, Klaus feeds Tyler his blood, snaps his neck, gives Bonnie twenty minutes to figure out how to save him, and compels Stefan to feed on Elena when the clock runs ou…

What are the causes of guilt and shame? How should we respond to them? In this episode we look at these two struggles every Christian faces.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

While looking for the Original witch’s necklace for Klaus, Gloria gets glimpses of Elena, Caroline, and Bonnie getting ready for the Founder’s Cookout. She of course has no idea who the girls are, but unfortunately, the images are enough for her to realize that Stefan is hiding something, so she decides to use some “old school voodoo” (torture) to …

Rachael talks with us about creative ways to disciple our children daily in the every-day activities of life.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

To get in touch with a witch that can help with the hybrid plan, Klaus brings Stefan to Chicago, which also happens to be where Stefan spent most of his ripper days. At the witch’s bar, Gloria’s, Stefan finds a photograph of him and his bestie from the 1920s. Through 20s flashbacks, we see why Klaus wanted Stefan to come along with him in the first…

We have a wonderful conversation with author Cheryl Schuermann about faith, discipleship, grandparenting, and so much more. Her new book "Farmhouse Devotions" is available now.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

With Klaus and his partner-in-crime off to the Smoky Mountains to create more hybrids, Elena, Alaric, and Damon go on a road trip to try to bring Stefan home. Meanwhile, in Mystic Falls, Jeremy asks Matt to help him with a seance to contact Vicki. Tyler spends his day looking for Caroline after she snuck out right after their hookup but eventually …

In this episode we outline some of the reasons the bible is so important in the Christian's life. Why do we talk about reading it, meditating on it, and memorizing it?By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Lori Vober, a writer, speaker, stroke survivor, and adoptive mom of three, shares her very personal story with us and what God has taught her through it.By Terrie Hellard-Brown

Months have passed since Stefan went off with Klaus, and it’s now Elena’s 18th birthday. That of course means Caroline is going to throw her a party, even though all Elena wants is to know that Stefan is alive. And while Elena has spent all summer trying to figure out how to get Stefan to come home, Caroline and Tyler have become besties, Jeremy is…