The Big Sister Podcast
A faith based podcast that is relatable and real. Taking biblical truths and making them applicable to real life. Sharing truths that modern day society and the church refuses to talk about. Grab some coffee & get ready to laugh. From the light topics to the controversial ones, these conversations will have you laughing to feeling challenged. By the end of this podcast, we hope you leave better than you came.
Episodes
42 episodes
ins & outs of 2024
in this episode, marissa shares some of her ins & out of 2024 that she thinks it'd be beneficial for all of us to adopt. for instance, women should not spend their days worrying and wondering if a man is going to text her back. instead, we ...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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33:32
A Poem About Adam, Eve & Jesus. || Ft. Jeremiah Sconyers
What does it feel like to be the first humans to ever sin? A poem written from the perspective of adam + eve. || Featuring Jeremiah Sconyers
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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4:21
Do Men & Women View Relationships Differently? || Micah Brown + Lexy Hardy
Relationships can be complicated (especially in 2023.) In this episode, Marissa and Lexy join Micah on his podcast as they talk about relationships and dating as a Christian.
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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1:02:38
Trusting & Finding God for Yourself
In this episode, we focus on trusting the Lord with all our heart despite the circumstances and situations of life. He is worthy of the praise in all seasons (the good and the bad.) What does it look like to trust God? Why should we trust God? ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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20:34
Cockroaches, Concussions & An Elevator Ride: Storytime w/ Marissa
STORYYYTIME! I have three craazzzy stories to share with you guys. From falling off a golf cart to six strangers singing me happy birthday in an elevator.... By the end of the episode, I hope you leave with some joy and laughter in your b...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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45:46
Does Church Matter After Easter? | Evangelism + Caring for People Beyond Easter Sunday
Easter is over. Everyone is beginning to return back to their normal church schedule and lives. This means, people are not going to Church as often AND we begin to let the ball drop when it comes to telling people about Jesus. How can we care f...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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25:30
When You're Overwhelmed....
When it seems like your schedule is running you more than you're running it... It may be time to reassess...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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28:50
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS: CHANGING YOUR PERSPECTIVE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP
In today's episode, we talk about shifting your perspective and focus on Jesus in the midst of hardship. We must be quick to pray and thank God even when situations don't end up the way we would like them to be.
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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29:55
PSALMS: GOD WANTS TO HEAR YOUR COMPLAINTS.
Together, we learn about the Book of Psalms and how it gives us permission to be real with the Lord about our feelings. He wants you to complain to Him. He wants you to share your anger and feelings with Him. He wants to hear your deepest hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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36:32
EVERYBODY NEEDS THERAPY... (YES, INCLUDING YOU...) + CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF THE PODCAST
You know that one person you're friends with or that one person in your family that definitely needs counseling...but refuses to believe in it?If you don't know that person... you may be that person! Believe it or not, counseling is SOO...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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47:09
BUILDING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES FT. BRIA JOHNSON
Creating healthy boundaries with individuals is essential to living a set a part life. Especially, if you want your circle to include life-giving people who sharpen you, encourage you, and stand by you. It's also important to have boundar...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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51:22
REFLECTING ON THE FIRST MONTH OF 2023
We're BACKKK!!! It's no longer the new year but that doesn't mean it's too late to create some goals for yourself and put some new systems in place! Let's reflect on how January went and let's talk about how we can make better decisions for the...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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18:30
Killing Victim Mentality in 2023: The Last Freaken Episode of the Year | Car Chats w/ Marissa
Humans can often fall into a victim mentality. Christians know they have been redeemed by Christ to live victorious + with confidence. Are you still operating in a place of insecurity? Do you constantly think you're a victim in every scenario? ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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23:10
Caring for People + Loving Them Well | Car Chats w/ Marissa
In the Christian world, we often hear all about how we should care for people + love them. Often times, that is confused as people constantly kind + passive. What if, loving people goes beyond that? How can we as Christians actively love our fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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26:18
Start Your New Year's Resolutions TODAY | Car Chats w/ Marissa
You don't have to wait until 2023 to better yourself. Start now. In this episode, receive a little bit of motivation to start the new dream, idea or habit that you've been procrastinating. Change starts now.
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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15:44
Are All Sins Equal? | Morality, Justice, Mercy, Judgement + The Nature of Sin - Ft. Micah Brown
Are all sins truly equal? There's no way lying is actually equivalent to murder...Right? If all sins are equal, does that mean God corrects everyone the same? The conversation starts with answering this question and leads to many more questions...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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41:20
MY HORRIBLE, TOXIC DATING STORIES | BEWARE IT'S CUFFING SEASON
Boys, toxic relationships, and horrible dates including one where Marissa drops her phone in the toilet. By the end of this episode, you'll know what not to do when it comes to dating.
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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40:16
BEWARE IT'S CUFFING SEASON: ISSUES OF MODERN DATING // DON'T LET YOUR BOYFRIEND, STOP YOU FROM MEETING YOUR HUSBAND
Don't let your husband stop you from meeting your boyfriend!!! All jokes aside, today we are talking about dating! There's tons of issues with modern day dating + we want to make sure you avoid them. Let's chat about it!
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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33:54
THINGS CHURCHES DON'T TALK ABOUT: PORN FT. RYAN CONNER
Believe it or not, public school and social media is filled with everything you don't want to hear and refuse to accept. Porn has become a true addiction and sickness in our culture. Most people have either seen porn at least once or watch it o...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:08:17
creating healthy habits: no more people pleasing ft. emily henry
It is important to love people, be kind and serve them well. How do we do that without making sure that we aren't being manipulated or taken advantage of in the process? In this episode, Emily Henry drops some wisdom on how to serve people with...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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38:54
creating healthy habits: stop checking social media in the morning
In this episode, Marissa addresses creating healthy habits (obviously hehe.) Marissa speaks on the effects that social media is having on your brain when you check it first in the morning. Instead, we need to pick up our bible or journal. What ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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15:55
The Hypocrisy of Modern Day Social Media: Hustle Culture, Beauty Standards + More
In this episode, Marissa begins with talking about the pressures of being a perfectionist, work-alcoholic and people pleaser. Perhaps social media is the cause of this unnecessary pressure? Is social media causing us to become work alcoholics w...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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23:00
SEASON 2: 22 Things I learned by 22
Season 2 is starting on a high note! It's your host's birthday and she's bringing you a new episode!! In this episode, she shares some wisdom + tells you 22 things she learned by 22!! Grab a notebook + some coffee, this episode is a GOOD ONE!
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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38:04
How to Not Care What People Think: Live Freely Again
Confidence. It's an interesting topic. We see people attempt to be confident by putting on a social media persona or by doing a good job at work. There are so many aspects of life where we are expected to fight to receive affirmation from other...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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31:03
Is God Real? Ft. Jeremiah Sconyers
In this episode, Marissa brings in her first guest!! If anything, that is something to celebrate. In this episode, Jeremiah and Marissa chat about the evidence and existence of Jesus Christ. As ministry school students, they have a lot of exper...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:13