Best Opera Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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65. Vocal Warm Up - Here’s A Quick Lip Trill Routine for Busy Moms 9:36

6d ago9:36

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Feel stuck starting to sing again? No time or motivation to warm up your voice? Let’s warm up together with simple lip trills to gently get ready to sing. This short vocal warm-up will help: Activate your breath support Reconnect with your voice Ease back into singing with confidence Perfect for busy days, car rides, or to do along with your kids—p…

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64. How to Start Singing Again (Even If You Don’t Like Your Voice Right Now) 18:16

13d ago18:16

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Have you stopped singing for a while—and now you're not sure how to begin again? Maybe you’ve been through a big life change which has left you with no desire to sing. If opening your mouth feels vulnerable or discouraging, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share the honest first step to getting your voice back: giving yourself permission to sou…

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63. Increase Vocal Resonance, Volume, & Range with This Diction Hack 17:11

22d ago17:11

17:11

Want to increase your vocal range, clarify your tone, and unlock more confidence in your singing voice—even on high notes? In this practical episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite diction tricks from years of classical and operatic training. This will help you improve your vocal resonance, find more volume in your singing voice, and make your high…

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62. Strengthen Your Family Relationships Through Singing Together 23:55

26d ago23:55

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Do you feel like your singing voice doesn’t have a place in this season of motherhood? You may even feel self-conscious and stuck when it comes to getting started again. The good news is that there is meaningful connection and music making waiting for you. But you'll have to let go of perfection, and embrace connection instead. In this episode, I s…

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61. God is Giving New Vision to Musician Moms! 28:55

1M ago28:55

28:55

I truly believe God is breathing life into moms again. You might have felt stagnant, stuck, and disappointed as a musician after you became a mom. You might have even been scared to ask God for what he has for you next, feeling like you have no time or capacity. You might even feel like your dry, desert season might never end. But I believe God wan…

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60. Can I be a Mom and a Musician? Here’s a Roadmap for your New Season 27:57

1M ago27:57

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Do you feel stuck and disappointed that you're not able to perform now that you've become a mom? Are you worried that you're wasting your gift and throwing away countless hours invested in your life as a musician? Do you wish there was a way you could feel a sense of balance in your life with kids, and feel peace about how to how to spend your time…

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59. No Time to Practice? 6 Habits to Support Your Singing Voice as a Busy Mom 18:20

2M ago18:20

18:20

If you're in a season where finding time to sing feels impossible, you're not alone. Whether you’re caring for little ones, rebuilding after a break, or simply juggling a lot, this episode is packed with practical, low-effort ways to improve your voice—even when formal practice isn’t an option. I’m sharing 6 habits that gently strengthen your voice…

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58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing 19:19

2M ago19:19

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If your goal is to get back into singing and strengthen your voice, breathing is the place to start. While breathing is something all humans instinctively know how to do, breath for singing can be highly individualized. In this episode, I’ll show you three ways to get curious about how breath works in *your* body. Whether you're already working wit…

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57. Should I Open My Mouth More for a High Note? Yes…and No 24:28

2M ago24:28

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If you’re looking for easy high notes, and optimal space for your voice, we need to have a conversation about opening your mouth. But do we up it up even more for a high note? The answer is yes, but also, let’s nuance that conversation a bit more. We’re going to talk about when to open, how to open, and what to do with your jaw. You’ll leave knowin…

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56. Three Solutions to Increase Your Vocal Range 20:10

2M ago20:10

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Feel like you're hitting a ceiling with your voice? You're not alone. Many women returning to singing struggle with their vocal range. In this episode, I unpack the most common cause I see and share three practical solutions to help you extend your range. What you’ll learn: Why your voice might feel stuck at the top The importance of balancing ches…

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55. No Motivation to Sing? 3 Babysteps to Vocal Rehab 21:27

3M ago21:27

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55. No Motivation to Sing? 3 Babysteps to Vocal Rehab Even with years of training, there may be seasons where you don’t feel like singing—and you’re not even sure *why*. Here’s 3 areas to address that might help move from a place of vocal silence to singing freely again: 1. Vocal and Physical Challenges – “My voice is not like what it used to be.” …

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54. Heart Flow = Singing Flow: Come Unstuck in the Name of Jesus! (LENT SERIES) 20:50

3M ago20:50

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54. Heart Flow = Singing Flow: Come Unstuck in the Name of Jesus! Have you ever felt like your voice is stuck—and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to have ease in singing anymore? What if the issue isn’t just vocal... but is at the heart-level as well? In this episode, we explore the connection between your heart and your voice. When…

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53. Finding it Hard to Connect with God? Turn a Simple Drive into a Worship Time (LENT SERIES) 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

Are you finding it challenging to regularly connect with God in this season? Maybe its time to make a sacrifice. And what better than a sacrifice of praise! In this episode, I’ll show you a simple but powerful way to do just that—right from your car. Whether you’re in a dry season spiritually or just feeling distracted, this episode will help you r…

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52. The 7 Things I Did to Accomplish My Weekly Goal for a Whole Year 16:51

3M ago16:51

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The 7 Things I Did to Accomplish My Weekly Goal for a Whole Year Have you ever been afraid to start something because you weren’t sure you’d follow through? I get it. That was my biggest fear when I launched this podcast exactly a year ago. But here I am—52 episodes later, ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally, with listeners in 29 countries! …

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51. Is Your Calling on Pause? 5 Journal Prompts to Find Clarity and Move Forward as a Classically-Trained Singer (LENT SERIES) 20:24

3M ago20:24

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Is Your Calling on Pause? 5 Journal Prompts to Find Clarity and Move Forward as a Classically-Trained Singer Have you stepped away from singing, unsure if your calling in the Performing Arts still stands? Maybe you once felt God’s direction clearly, but now you’re in an in-between season, wondering what’s next. If that sounds familiar, this episode…

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50. You Already Know How to Sing Spontaneously - Here’s How to Tap Into It (LENT SERIES) 22:10

4M ago22:10

22:10

You Already Know How to Sing Spontaneously - Here’s How to Tap Into It If you’re a trained classical singer, you might think improvisation isn’t for you—but I’m here to tell you that you already have the tools to do it. Whether you’ve sat at a piano singing worship songs, tucked a child in with a lullaby, or interpreted an art song, you’ve been pre…

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49. Scared to Sing? 3 Simple Steps to Revive Your Voice and Reignite Your Calling (LENT SERIES) 23:59

4M ago23:59

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Scared to Sing? 3 Simple Steps to Revive Your Voice and Reignite Your Calling Have you found yourself hesitant or even afraid to sing, despite all your training and experience? If opening your mouth to sing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. But it is possible to break through that fear and reawaken your voice! Through three simple steps—movemen…

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48. Feeling Stuck in Your Singing? Reactivate Your Voice in a Surprising Way (LENT SERIES) 22:14

4M ago22:14

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Have you lost motivation to sing or feel stuck vocally? I’ve noticed a trend—those with the most training and experience in singing are often the ones who struggle most with self-doubt and burnout. With Easter just around the corner, a time when musicians are frequently called upon to use their gifts, you might find yourself feeling weighed down ra…

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47. Singing the Psalms to Reignite Your Heart and Voice 20:21

4M ago20:21

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47. Singing the Psalms to Reignite Your Heart and Voice Have you ever felt like your singing has lost its spark? In this episode, we explore a powerful way to reconnect with your voice and your heart—singing the Psalms. This ancient yet deeply personal practice can help you experience greater vocal freedom, spontaneous expression, and a renewed sen…

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46. Ready For More Vocal Freedom? How Singing in the Spirit Can Turn Things Around 22:29

5M ago22:29

22:29

Are you a singer who is craving more vocal freedom and spontaneity? To be able to imagine something and be able to sing it? The key for finding this for me didn’t involved complicated exercises or more warmups. I found breakthrough when I started singing in the spirit. Stay tuned and I’ll tell you how. "...be filled continually with the Holy Spirit…

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45. Is It Possible to See God’s Kingdom Come in the Opera Space? 16:09

5M ago16:09

16:09

I want to share with you some vision for the opera space, and what God might be inviting you into as a Christian who is a classically trained opera singer. Blessings, Sarah 🌟 // RELATED EPISODES: 9. A Vision for the Performing Arts When Partnered with God 35. It’s Time to Activate Your Creative God Dream Within the Performing Arts 36. Singers Are C…

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44. Every Opera Singer Should Learn to Improvise 11:48

5M ago11:48

11:48

Why would I ever want to improvise as a Classical Singer? Does that sound scary and like a crazy thing to learn to do? I see three amazing reasons that Improvisation is Important for Opera Singers: 1. Improvising helps us better understand composed material 2. Improvisation helps us listen and connect with other musicians 3. Improvisation is a Hear…

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43. Steal Two of These To Create an Original Piece as an Opera Singer 17:44

5M ago17:44

17:44

Have you ever wanted to create an original piece? Here are the only 3 Elements you need to create your very own classical piece of music! And the twist? You can steal atleast 2 of them!!! I’ll show you how. Here are the Three Elements: 1. Text/Story 2. Music 3. Audience Blessings, Sarah 🌟 // Contact: [email protected]…

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42. Ready to Make Original Music? Process Your Week by Creating a Quick Song Mashup 21:24

6M ago21:24

21:24

Are you ready to get started creating original material to perform? Creating a Song Mashup is a great place to start! This is perfect for Opera Singers who don’t have experience composing or arranging, and you don’t even need piano skills! In this episode, I give you the step-by-step process to creating a Song Mashup in less than an hour. Seriously…

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41. Four Objections Opera Singers Have to Creating New Music 16:30

6M ago16:30

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Do you feel like you want to create an original piece of music, but find that something keeps holding you back? In this podcast episode, we briefly look at four objections that I've seen trained opera singers have to creating their own new music. And we'll look at a "remedy" for each of these! Hint: You have PERMISSION to break all of the rules!! G…

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40. Three Reasons to Create an Original Piece as a Christian Opera Singer 14:14

6M ago14:14

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Do you feel like God is placing something on your heart to share musically? Do you have a creative idea as an opera singer, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Why not creative an original piece! Here is 3 reasons why I think ALL Christian Opera Singers should create original pieces: 1. It's Therapeutic 2. It's Vocally Freeing 3. It Can be Gl…

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39. Can the Performing Arts Look Like God? New Vision for a New Year 21:36

6M ago21:36

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What could the Performing Arts look like when partnered with God? What if people could get healed while seeing an opera? What if God’s presence was tangibly felt in theaters? What if new works were written, inspired by Holy Spirit? Could God be calling you to listen in to what is on His heart for the Arts? As we enter a new year, lets unpack togeth…

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38. “Be Not Afraid!” God Empowers the Creative Idea He Puts Inside of You 26:17

7M ago26:17

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You’re in for a treat today, because I felt an urging to revisit today one of my favorite episodes from this year. Do you have something burning inside of you that you feel like the Lord has given you to do? Does it feel completely terrifying, yet also like something you can’t ignore? You’re in good company with Mary, who carried in her God’s promi…

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37. Move from Loneliness into Fruitfulness for Christian Opera Singers 22:41

7M ago22:41

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Do you struggle sometimes with a sense of loneliness or not quite fitting in? Perhaps you're a Christian in a secular art form and you feel like you might be a bit of the odd one out at times or you might be living in a different country and culture. Maybe you have longings from God about something that he wants to birth in you and through you. And…

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36. Singers Are Creators: Reimagine What You Can Do as a Classically-Trained Singer 10:43

7M ago10:43

10:43

I want to highlight something that I believe is naturally in us from birth that we may have forgotten as musicians. And that is: SINGERS ARE CREATORS We are born with ideas, curiosity, and the ability to think of a melody and speak it forth - to sing it forth. I believe we were created, yes, for singing beautiful music composed by others, but even …

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35. It’s Time to Activate Your Creative God Dream Within the Performing Arts 7:15

7M ago7:15

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In today's episode, I want to share with you more about the vision that I feel like the Lord has given me over many years for the performing arts when partnered with Him. Especially for opera and for singing. Vision for opera companies and singers when surrendered and led by Holy Spirit Vision for a coming Renaissance on the earth - a renewal of th…

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34. Three Clues You Are Pregnant with a God-Sized Creative Dream 14:15

7M ago14:15

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How do you know if God has given you a creative dream for within the Performing Arts? 1. It feels impossible - bigger than you! 2. You feel overwhelmed, but you can’t stop thinking about it and writing about. 3. You start to feel pregnant with a promise and you need to get it out! SCRIPTURES QUOTED Luke 1:30 “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found …

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33. Starting Singing Again as a Busy Mom - Say YES to What God Has Placed Inside of You 21:55

8M ago21:55

21:55

Are you a busy mom who has no time to sing, and you feel like you struggle to find time to connect with God? But maybe you feel a tug deep down inside of you to start singing again and to worship the Lord with your voice. I invite you on a journey of saying YES to the Lord, even if it feels scary and inconvenient! He is waiting to spark something a…

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32. Stewarding a Prophetic Word for Spiritual Breakthrough 25:32

8M ago25:32

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I love the moment when God speaks to us, and deposits a promise into our lives. This might be a promise directly from the Bible, or through a prophetic word spoken from another believer who is listening in to the heart of God. Do we have any responsibility to help see this promise come to fruition? Mary’s response in Luke, Chapter 1 teaches us abou…

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31. "I'll Sing On!" 3 Steps to Peace When Your Circumstances Feel Out of Your Control 18:04

8M ago18:04

18:04

Do you feel like there’s something in your life that feels out of your hands? Do you feel like your circumstances are not what you would wish, but you know you can’t do anything to change it? I have felt that way too recently, in several areas of my life. And the Lord has showed me time and again the road to His peace. In today’s episode, we will u…

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30. Dance Out Your Overwhelm - Come Unstuck By Moving Your Feet First! 26:59

8M ago26:59

26:59

Are you feeling stuck, and can’t see clarity because of feeling overwhelmed? Being in this position can often leave a mark on the body, affect our relationships, and our productivity. Where to start? Dance it out! I’ll show you how dancing helps you mentally let go, physically release the tension you were holding, and spiritually hand it over to Go…

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29. Should I Sing Out? Celebrate With Singing and Dancing! Really - Do It!! 25:54

9M ago25:54

25:54

Celebrate with me! We’ve just passed 1000 downloads, and at the same time, The Heart of a Singer turned 6 months old! Thank you for engaging as a listener of the podcast. Here are 3 Celebration situations where you can choose to sing or not to sing. I encourage you to sing out! 1. Happy Birthday - 3 ways you could join in Happy Birthday as a traine…

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28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice 18:54

9M ago18:54

18:54

Do you find that you are accidentally holding your breath throughout the day? Do you find yourself loosing your singing or speaking voice sometimes, or have less power than you used to? Your unintentional shallow breathing might be causing the diaphragm’s path to be shortened, and your pressure system and support system not working as it should. I …

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27. Victory Through Redefinition: Solve Your Problem by Changing the Question 22:24

9M ago22:24

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Do you have a problem or circumstance that seems like its at an impasse? Solve your problem by changing the question! I call this "Victory Through Redefinition." I'll teach you how to examine both the question and the potential answer to challenge the "should be's" or the way things usually are. As an example, let's take a look at the challenge you…

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26. No Time to Sing? 4 Ideas to Incorporate Singing into the Events of Your Day 9:47

9M ago9:47

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Are you wishing that you had more time to sing, but can’t find any time for it in your schedule? Here’s some quick ideas you can use to bring singing into some of the things you’re already doing! Plus, you’ll find yourself connecting with others at the same time, and start to singing as less of a chore, and more of a joy!! // Contact: hello@sarahto…

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25. A Dangerous Prayer to Fuel Hunger for God for Singers in the Performing Arts 26:24

10M ago26:24

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Do you have a desire to see God's direction in your life? To start to see clear solutions for problems you're facing in your life? Maybe you wish you could spend time with God, without feeling like you're just going through the motions. Do you wish you could see more fruit of his presence in your life? If you're looking for a change, you might be r…

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24. Do You WANT to Be Well? 2 Mindset Shifts You Need for Embracing Healing as a Performing Artist 18:38

10M ago18:38

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Are you longing to see the circumstances of your life change? Maybe you're afraid to move out of your current state, because atleast its something that's familiar. Perhaps you feel that you deserve the pain you feel, or that you're being punished. You might even feel nothing in your life will ever change! I invite you to listen to these two truths …

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23. Sinking Feeling of Fear? Surround Yourself with This Psalm to Receive God’s Peace 12:21

10M ago12:21

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Are you finding yourself in a place of fear? Listen in to allow the words of Psalm 91 wash over you. Replace your fear with the peace and presence of God! Place yourself under God’s shadow and protection! How? Give him your fear. Look to him instead of looking at your problem or your fear. Put your thoughts on him, instead of your fear. Trust that …

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22. Use This One-Minute Tool TODAY to Cultivate Joy and Disarm Disappointments 23:55

10M ago23:55

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Are you looking for a way to be more present, cultivate joy, disarm disappointments that come your way, and laugh at life's surprises? Implementing this simple, accessible tool into your life will help you do all of this, as well as connect deeper to people around you. And the beauty is that it only takes one minute to start to see the benefits! Li…

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21. Three Tips for Relieving Stress Through Improvisational Singing 28:34

11M ago28:34

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Are you looking for a way to let stress melt away? Learn to improvise with your voice in order to engage your creativity in a different way and give your perfectionist streak a break! With improvised singing, you don't need to worry about "messing up"or getting it wrong. Listen in for my top tips to getting started in this freeing practice. Even if…

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20. Can I Prophesy? Yes! How to Hear from God to Encourage Others 34:31

11M ago34:31

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Do you see others hurting around you? Do you wish you could help and encourage a friend? Learn to tune in to the Father's heart for your friend, by cultivating the gift of Prophesy! At its core, prophesy is encouraging someone by hearing the heart of God for them. When you share an encouraging word from the Lord, you can will see their mindset and …

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19. Three Steps For Performers to Move On After Disappointment 24:15

11M ago24:15

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Processing in order to move forward into what God is calling you into. 1. Brain Dump * Invite Holy Spirit * Identify what to process 2. Lamenting Prayer * Start to give voice to the disappointment * Be verbal: allow yourself to cry, sing, moan over it * you could also write, paint, dance, etc. 3. Heart Healing * Ask God to speak into your disappoin…

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18. Five Things I Learned About Singing From My 4-Year Old 17:10

11M ago17:10

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Increase joy and ease in your singing! Five Things I Learned About Singing From My 4-Year Old: 5. Change song lyrics to fit your needs 4. Sing like you speak 3. Move while you sing 2. Sing high with abandon (sometimes it takes a few times) 1. Sing all the time RELATED EPISODES: 7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your…

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17. Ten Habits to Integrate Into Your Day as a Singer to Eliminate Anxiety 34:16

12M ago34:16

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Ten Habits to Integrate Into Your Day as a Singer to Eliminate Anxiety: 1. Breathe 2. Plan and systemise your day 3. Sing in the car 4. Get off your phone 5. Journal / Morning Pages 6. Help someone 7. Pick up the floor and make your bed 8. Declarations / Scriptures / Prophetic Words 9. Speaking in Tongues 10. Create (paint, improvise singing / play…

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16. Two Extremes of What it’s Like to Hear from God for Performing Artists 36:06

12M ago36:06

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16. Two Extremes of What it’s Like to Hear from God for Performing Artists Are you seeking to understand if you're really hearing from God? Are you confused about different ways he may be speaking to you? Join me as I unpack hearing from God in a bold, clear way, and also hearing from him in a quiet, intimate way. Examples from the Bible and also f…

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