Best Iris P Bryant Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 5: My Perspective on the Kirk Franklin Documentary - Part 1 20:34

8M ago20:34

20:34

The adoption reunion experience is complicated and brings with it its own set of challenges. Join me as I unpack key moments from the Kirk Franklin documentary, “Father’s Day.” If you need help understanding the complexities of this journey and finding peace when you’re missing pieces, this episode is for you. Connect with Iris: Join our online com…

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Episode 4: Don't Take it Personally 13:10

10M ago13:10

13:10

What happens when you get too dependent or too attached to the opinions, the feedback, or expectations of others? I've often spoken of people pleasing, but what about when we take things personally? Welcome to this new season of Adoptees in Arms where we help adult adoptees find hope and peace in God's word. Join me in this episode where I simply …

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Trailer Episode: Fall 2023 Season 2:47

11M ago2:47

2:47

How do we handle setbacks, disappointments, and unexpected losses? Let me tell you, I have had my share of all of the above. This journey is not easy, but I want to walk alongside you as you find the strength you need to trust God for whatever is next. The new season of Adoptees in Arms will provide you with the insight and biblical wisdom that you…

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Episode 3: Love Restores 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

11:54

As we conclude the month of February, National Heart Health Month, I desire to encourage you with a message straight from my heart. If you have been hurt or wounded on this journey, don’t expect your healing to come at the hands of those who wounded you. I want to invite you to lay your cares down at the feet of Jesus–all of your cares, those spoke…

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Episode 2: Adoptees and the Importance of Community 30:52

1+ y ago30:52

30:52

When I was prompted by Holy Spirit to shift the podcast from Hidden Jewels to Adoptees in Arms, one of the first people I talked to was my best friend since 4th grade, Debra Cheek. She made a statement that was also recently shared by a faithful listener, “Iris, we need to hear your story!” I pondered her statement for several weeks before I asked …

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Episode 1: Why We Shifted - The ReLaunch Episode 14:06

1+ y ago14:06

14:06

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/34124-known-and-loved-a-4-day-devotional-for-adult"So, you're called to podcast, huh?" "Who's going to want to hear what you have to say?" "You're gonna talk about what?" These are the internal questions that I have battled for over a year and the answers to these questions have led me to this moment-- Welcome to…

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Reflection 2022 - The Grace to Cross Over 17:28

1+ y ago17:28

17:28

For the past year, our church, Love and Faith Christian Fellowship, has been going through a preparation for new leadership. 2002 has been considered the year of shifting for us in ministry. I understood that and embraced it. However, it just dawned on me that it is also a time of shifting as it relates to the ministry assignment of Hidden Jewels. …

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Adopted and Healed with Kristen Yates 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

33:36

We are still elevating the voices of adult adoptees in our series "Adopted and Healed." Today I have the opportunity to speak with Kristen Yates is a Transracial Afrolatina Adoptee. She loves to find ways of being creative, capture a moment in a photo and enjoy making memories with those I love. She has an extensive background with adolescents and …

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Adopted and Healed with Kristina Wise 41:22

1+ y ago41:22

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Kristina R. Wise is a passionate speaker, educator & CEO & Founder of Spiritual Healing Sisterhood, Inc. Kristina is a fun and energetic Bible teacher who encourages women to flourish in their purpose. Most recent author of “Strength In Him” written from her daily quiet times with The Lord, Kristina wrote this book to encourage women to know where …

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Adopted and Healed with Sherry Jones 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

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We have entered the month of November, National Adoption Awareness Month, and we are celebrating this month with a special podcast series, Adopted and Healed. Our special guest today is Sherry Jones of Sherry Speaks Life, who will tell us a bit of her adopted and heal journey. Sherry Jones believes in the power of speaking life! She is passionate a…

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Colorful Connections with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith 20:58

2y ago20:58

20:58

In their new book Colorful Connections: 12 Questions About Race That Open Healthy Conversations, two women of different races, authors Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld work together to open healthy conversations about race. Colorful Connections came about because of a question from one of Roeleveld’ s blog readers, asking her to …

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God Sees You 15:13

2y ago15:13

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In this life, there will be troubles, trials, disappointments, and setbacks. There will be adversity, but how do you handle it all? Do you shrink back? Do you play small? Do you run? Or do you stand still and see the salvation of the Lord? In today's episode, we're going to take a look into the life of Hagar and how she handled adversity. We will a…

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Embracing the Love of God the Father 37:32

2y ago37:32

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Today we have Kia Stephens on the show and she is here with a timely and sincere message for our listeners. Kia is a wife, and mom of two who is literally in the trenches of motherhood. She created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. She is a contributor for iBelieve, Proverbs 31 Ministrie…

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Ways to Correct Spiritual Astigmatism 12:34

2y ago12:34

12:34

Are you that person who always sees the glass as always half empty? Are we quick to offer negative comments to situations because things "have never worked out" for you? If so, it may be time for a spiritual eye examination. Reach out! Iris P. Bryant, Hidden Jewels Podcast Host Email: iris@irispbryant.com / Instagram: @irispbryant / Facebook: IrisP…

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The Power of a Testimony 15:43

2y ago15:43

15:43

Do you believe there is a greater purpose on the other side of a test or a challenging situation? In this episode I share a personal experience from a recent worship service. Will you share your testimony? Will you tell others what God has done for you? Are you ready to share what God has done in your life? The world is waiting to hear your testimo…

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Lessons We Can Learn in Our Dark Times 26:20

2+ y ago26:20

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Today we have Nylse Eshac as our special guest. Nysle is the author of “The Comfort of Night: How Jesus Makes Your Dark Times All Right, In this episode we take a look at one of the more poignant phrases in the Bible, at the end of John 13:30 – and it was night, Jesus begins to speak, illuminating His presence. Hereafter, as Jesus spoke, He removed…

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Having Confidence in the Face of Adversity 12:09

2+ y ago12:09

12:09

What do you do when you encounter a situation or a person that challenges what you know, to be true? Have you ever been in a situation or have you ever had to face someone who was challenging your truth? It could be something major where you are in a setting with other people, or maybe a very small situation that no one witnesses, but you. It may s…

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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life 19:06

2+ y ago19:06

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In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with The Believing Wife, Debra Cheek, as she shares the importance of our mindsets. She challenges us to forsake limited mindsets and embrace community as we walk into a changed life. Connect with Debra Cheek: IG: @thebelievingwife FB: Believing Wives Website: www.believingwives.com…

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Reflection 2021 24:35

2+ y ago24:35

24:35

In this episode, I share the importance of a year end reflection activity and highlighting the top 5 episodes of Hidden Jewels in 2021. I will share nuggets from these episodes and encouragement as we move into 2022. If you need to catch up on previous episodes or want to test or projections for the top 5, this episode is just for you! Show Links: …

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This is My Adoption Story with Denise Defoe Part 2 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

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Today we have Denise Defoe in the last episode of the "This is My Adoption Story" series. In the second part of her interview, Denise dives deep into the topic of forgiveness and what she learned as she connected with members of her biological family. Reach out Denise Defoe Email~~Website~~Instagram Purchase They Chose Me: An Adoption Story Hidden …

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This is My Adoption Story: They Chose Me with Denise Defoe Part 1 22:14

2+ y ago22:14

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Born in San Diego, Denise Defoe has lived in Maryland for most of her life. She is a licensed social worker who is currently working as a psychotherapist. Denise obtained her Bachelors of Social Work degree from Oakwood University in 2003. After college, Denise matriculated at the University of Alabama under the prestigious, full ride, Daniel Schol…

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This Is My Adoption Story: Everyone Will Know it Was God 36:33

2+ y ago36:33

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Today we have Sana Cotten as our guest on the special series, “This is My Adoption Story.” Sana Latrease Cotten is the Founder of Unashamed, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that fosters emotional health in disadvantaged families that have experienced incarceration, foster care, and teen pregnancy. Through various initiatives, Unashamed, Inc…

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This is My Adoption Story: Black Girl White Family 33:37

2+ y ago33:37

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Today we have Amanda McKinstry on the show! Amanda, a transracial adult adoptee is here to talk about how using her voice led her to find her purpose. As an adult Transracial adoptee, she indicates that sharing my story made a huge impact on her healing. She has used her voice to inspire other adoptees and also use to let white adoptive parents kno…

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This is My Adoption Story: Participating in Grace with Patrice Martin 39:32

2+ y ago39:32

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Welcome to the first episode of My Adoption Story with my special guest, Patrice Martin. Patrice, an adult adoptee, was featured on TLC's Long Lost Family and joins us today to share an amazing testimony of God's grace and forgiveness. Here's what we talk about. Everyone is given a mother at birth, but some children are given another mother to help…

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Introduction to This Is My Adoption Story Series 17:49

2+ y ago17:49

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Did you know adoptees are four times more likely to commit suicide than non-adoptees? Neither did I until October 30, 2020 when I learned about Adoption Remembrance Day. Join me as I introduce this special series where I speak with four other adult adoptees and hear how they were able to find purpose in the midst of their pain. The first episode re…

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Finding Purpose in the Tough and Tender Issues of Our Lives 37:59

2+ y ago37:59

37:59

Have you ever felt hindered because of shame, guilt, or condemnation? If so, you are not alone and freedom is available to you! Today we have Doris Cush as our guest. She is Equipped with a godly passion to reach the silent sufferers, Doris Cush shares her tough and tender messages weaved out of her true life musings. Her transparent and authentic …

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Finding Purpose in a Dark Season 29:22

3y ago29:22

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Today we have Nylse Eshac as our special guest. She is a Christian wife and a mother of four who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from the Bahamas, Nylse lived in New York for many years before relocating to the West Coast. The stories of her life provide a Godly landscape for writing to encourage others. When she’s not busy with he…

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Finding Purpose in the Middle of the Storm 21:17

3y ago21:17

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Today we have an inspirational work and life coach on the show! Marva Smith is a Caribbean-based management & leadership consultant, work and life strategist, and co-author of She Writes for Him: Black Voices of Wisdom. She joins us here to talk about lessons she learned while she and her family lived through the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 20…

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Maximizing the Moment with Monique Johnson & Daryl Jones 22:17

3y ago22:17

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Join me as I talk with Monique Johnson and Daryl Jones during last year’s Hidden Jewels Virtual Retreat. During this conversation, we focus on how we react when God gives an assignment to us that seems overwhelming. Monique and Daryl both experienced major pivotal moments during 2020 and they share nuggets with attendees on ways to respond in faith…

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Exchanging Father Wounds for the Love of God the Father with Kia Stephens 38:31

3y ago38:31

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Today we have Kia Stephens on the show and she is here with a timely and sincere message for our listeners. Kia is a wife, and homeschooling mom of two who is literally in the trenches of motherhood. She created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the Father. She is a contributor for iBelieve, Proverb…

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Black Maternal and Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Quantrilla Ard 32:04

3y ago32:04

32:04

Today we have an amazing, blogger, speaker, virtual cheerleader, and maternal health researcher on the show! Dr. Quantrilla Ard is here to share her wisdom and insight as we close out Mental Health Awareness Month. She’s sharing startling statistics, practical takeaways, and encouragement for those who may be experiencing grief and loss. Dr. Quanny…

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Finding Strength When Mother's Day is Painful 23:22

3y ago23:22

23:22

Today we have Dr. Katrina Boykin on the show! Dr. Boykin is a licensed counselor and she is here to talk about ways to find strength and share joy with others when Mother’s Day is painful. She shares how her ministry When Mom is Gone, was birth during one of the most difficult times in her life. Purchase a copy of When Mom is Gone Baldwin Branch Mi…

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Don't Let the Doubters Define You 19:20

3y ago19:20

19:20

Have you ever called yourself by a name or answered to a name that was not designed for you? Have you ever made yourself small to fit in a space that wasn't created for you? In today’s episode, we are celebrating Hidden Jewels’ first birthday and discussing what happens when we bring our identity to the King! Mentioned in the episode: The Dream of …

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The Purpose of the Process 19:21

3y ago19:21

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Have you ever encountered a situation that you knew was going to have a great ending, but in the middle of the process you found yourself growing weary and wanting to give up? There are times we encounter uncomfortable life situations. In today’s episode, I will challenge you to look at the situation not as a hindrance to your growth, but as a nece…

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My Chat with Latasha Ferguson 26:16

3+ y ago26:16

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My Chat with Latasha Ferguson Host of Overcome to Become Podcast and We are Stronger Together Facebook Group Today we have a fire-lighting speaker, writer, and ministry leader on the show! Latasha Ferguson, host of Overcome to Become podcast, and the Facebook group, We Are Stronger Together is here to talk about the freedom we experience when we sh…

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More Confessions of a Recovering People-Pleaser 19:33

3+ y ago19:33

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Join me in this solo episode as I provide a glimpse into the mindset of a recovering people pleaser. I share snippets of a continuation from Episode 8 of Hidden Jewels. If you: desire to please God more than you desire to please man need to find truths to replace the lies the enemy has told you have spent time replaying mistakes and reimagining out…

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My Chat with Debra Cheek 27:18

3+ y ago27:18

27:18

Debra Cheek: Are You Living an Undivided Life? Today we have a special guest on the show! Debra Cheek, author, blogger, The Believing Wife is here to talk about her newly released book, Undivided. Pastor Cheek challenges the listeners to take inventory of our lives to see if we are giving God our undivided attention. She’s sharing the truth of God’…

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My Chat with Horace Williams, Jr. 32:18

3+ y ago32:18

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Horace Williams Jr - The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose Today we have an award-winning author on the show! Horace Williams, Jr. is here to talk about his book, The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose. Horace shares candidly about painful experiences in his life and h…

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The Power of Reflection 16:35

3+ y ago16:35

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Today as we say goodbye to 2020 and move into 2021, I don’t want us to skip the practice of reflecting on this year. What a year this has been. People have constantly and correctly described 2020 as “an unprecedented year.” A year of challenges, conflicts, confusion, and chaos – yet it has been a year of creativity, confidence, clarity, and compass…

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BONUS EPISODE: My Chat with Lillyan Jiles 26:47

3+ y ago26:47

26:47

Today we are celebrating a book launch on the show! Author Lillyan Jiles is here to talk about her new book, Going Though. It is the author’s heartfelt prayer that through reading her life story and applying to your own life the principles she discovered, you will be healed.Author Lillyan Jiles’s childhood was full of trauma, but instead of facing …

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Confessions of a Recovering People Pleaser 18:43

3+ y ago18:43

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Are we living for the applause of people or the applause of our Heavenly Father? It is important to put our desire to please in the hands of God instead of the hands of people. In this episode, Iris Peterson Bryant reveals what she learned when she made the decision to “skip church” in order to hang out with her cousins. If you have ever been torn …

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Who Are You? 29:02

3+ y ago29:02

29:02

How do you respond to the question of identity? When someone asks “Who Are You?” do you feel challenged or empowered? In this episode, Iris Peterson Bryant reveals what she learned on the other side of the question. If you wonder if there will ever be purpose on the other side of your pain, or if you have allowed a negative situation to define your…

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Interview with Keisha Montfleury 26:19

3+ y ago26:19

26:19

Today we have Keisha Montfleury, the Confidence Coach for Girls, on the show! Keisha is here to talk about how she found purpose on the other side of her pain. She is sharing nuggets this entire episode. She’s sharing the foundation of her ministry to young girls, and we are making the connection to our lives as women. If you’re navigating a hard s…

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The Landmark 14:48

3+ y ago14:48

14:48

Today podcast host, Iris Bryant shares the impact of monumental moments. She challenges us to reflect on those landmark moments that reveal, this is the place where healing occurred. She shares the raw truth about her struggle with rejection and how God healed her and brought her to a place of personal reflection and growth. Please leave a comment …

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Ep 04 - The Cultivation of Peace Part Four 20:19

4y ago20:19

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Today we have The Believing Wife on the show! Debra Cheek, author, speaker and founder of the Believing Wives is here to talk about peace! . Debra is dropping gems this entire episode as she shares from a recent blog post, Peacemaking isn’t Always Peaceful. She’s sharing about the importance of peace and prayer--which is what we have been discussin…

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Ep. 03 - The Cultivation of Peace Part Three 16:08

4y ago16:08

16:08

How do you handle a storm? In this episode of Hidden Jewels, Iris challenges us trust God during our trials, knowing He has the sovereign power to calm every storm we encounter.By Iris P. Bryant

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The Cultivation of Peace - Part Two 11:12

4y ago11:12

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In today's podcast, Iris Bryant encourages the listeners to cast their cares on Jesus and find peace and contentment in His presence. This is the second of a four part series on The Cultivation of Peace.By Iris P. Bryant

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The Cultivation of Peace - Part One 11:17

4y ago11:17

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In today's podcast, Iris Bryant encourages you to find a way to rediscover peace and quiet reflection. This is the first of a four part series on The Cultivation of Peace.By Iris P. Bryant

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Trailer 1:37

4y ago1:37

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Welcome to the newly launched podcast, Adoptees in Arms!By Iris P. Bryant

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