Inspire. Create. Shine.

Inspire. Create. Shine.

An exploration of life, love, literature and the arts from the Christian perspective.

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December 24, 2024 25 mins

That one gift that stands above the rest... you can't hold it in your hands, but you can hold it in your heart. You can't carry it, but it can carry you...


Listen in as Melanie discusses a little on the subject of giving, and why there's no greater gift than love.


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Amidst the noise and distractions of life, God always has a way of getting through.


Listen in as Melanie discusses a little on the subject of God's reminders - and how His love will find you every single time.


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There's a hero inside of all of us, and every hero has a choice -- to choose the good and be the light or choose to walk in darkness.


Listen in as Melanie gives her take on Spiderman 3 (starring Tobey Maguire & Kirsten Dunst), expounding on some of the hard things we face in love and encouraging us to continue to be a light.


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September 13, 2024 34 mins

In any arena we're in, people will know we are disciples of Christ by our love, the #1 fruit of the Spirit. And our connection to that Vine produces fruit that remains, fruit that also draws others to God.

Listen in as Melanie reminds us to check our fruit, and encourages us to continue to be a light in these last and evil days.

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August 4, 2024 51 mins

In a climate of competition and coveting, when seeking for more becomes more about you and less about God, your purpose or others, beware. What part does coveting and competition play in your world? How can love balance everything out?


Listen in as Melanie highlights the impact and effects of coveting and competition on the road to destiny.


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July 1, 2024 31 mins

What can you do to make a difference and best represent God? Keep it simple: Just love... A life that reflects love is a life that reflects God. Listen in as Melanie delves into Matthew 25:35-40 and highlights this powerful truth.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Drawing from the words of Maya Angelou and her own book, Love Check, Melanie challenges us to go beyond the bare minimum as we love in word and deed and create memories of kindness and love that others can truly feel.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Originally recorded on 5/25/24, Audio podcast airing...

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Referencing such literary works as The Count of Monte Cristo, Shawshank Redemption, the Bible (1 John 4:7), and her own book, Love Check, Melanie takes another deep dive into the topic of Love. This episode further highlights the evidence, challenges, necessity and supremacy of love, while reminding us to look within and rise up to God's standard.

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Around Easter/Resurrection Sunday time, we often hear about the last sayings of Jesus on the cross as if that was the end and the last things He had to say, but have you ever paid attention to what He said AFTER the resurrection?

Listen in as Melanie shares these words of love from the 4 gospels of the Bible, how they relate to us, and how Jesus is still speaking today.

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One of the major qualities of love is that it is sacrificial, giving of itself for the wellbeing of others. Listen in as Melanie highlights a few notable African Americans for Black History and Love Month, whose selfless sacrificial and inspirational acts helped make the world a better place, and their effects are far-reaching even today. #BlackHistoryMonth #LoveMonth


Claudette Colvin

Amelia Boynton Robinson

John Lewis

Charle...

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It is often Love that draws us, Love that transforms us and Love that sustains us.

Listen in as Melanie gives an in-depth review on the hit TV series-turned film, "The Chosen," which depicts the life and ministry of Jesus and his original disciples -- specifically the first three seasons. This monumental work, and the first of its kind, is another beautiful reminder of the redeeming love of God. (Season 4 in theaters Feb...

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Imagine not knowing what to tell, when to tell and who to tell...

Listen in as debut author, Mrs. Freddie Rodgers Simmons (aka "Miss Freddie Mae") discusses her new children's book, "Lil Dal No Tattle-Telling," and its primary subject matter, which we all can relate to - bullying. This is one that all parents, guardians and adults need to hear - and remember, love is the answer.


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Opening with a snippet on gratitude from motivational speakers Germany Kent & Zig Ziglar, listen in as Melanie expounds further with a message that will hopefully challenge you to keep a posture and an attitude of gratitude. Increase your aptitude for gratitude by making it a habit, in word and deed.

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The beauty, magnitude and grandeur of mountains can put God, you and life in perspective. For every mountain you encounter, there's a lot to take in... what you see and experience is a matter of perspective.


Listen in as Melanie shares a word from one of her dreams and more on the topic.


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September 30, 2023 38 mins

Words and deeds are a vibe, and love is paramount... Listen in as Melanie delves a little deeper into last month's topic about the power of words, how they frame and affect our environment, and why the words you're speaking and listening to matter.

For more info on Melanie D, the Author, her book, and for more inspirational content, please visit her website at ⁠www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com⁠.

Originally recorded on 9/23/23, Au...

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Spoken word. Written word. Living word. The words we ingest, speak and listen to help to frame the world we live in and can literally affect growth, health and vitality in a positive or negative way. They can also serve as a defense against negativity, toxicity and spiritual attacks.

Listen in as Melanie shares a thought-provoking word on this simple truth, as well as a few insights she's learned along the way.

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When it sinks in that your Creator deems you as royalty, as priceless, as an indispensable part of humanity; it will revolutionize your mindset, behavior and life as a whole. We kings, queens, princes, princesses, etc. are worthy of royal treatment and won't mind giving the same to everyone we meet, knowing they too are one of God's own. Listen in as Melanie breaks down "the value of one," from the divine perspe...

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Disney's 2023 remake of "The Little Mermaid," among other things, reminds us that it's okay to keep that childlike wonder, to be willing to explore, and to desire more out of life and love - even when it's uncomfortable, difficult or misunderstood by others. Listen in as Melanie shares her take on this beloved classic and why it's still making waves today.

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If you aren't speaking the (love) language of your loved ones, there's gonna be a disconnect somewhere along the line.

Dr. Gary Chapman's international best-selling book, "The 5 Love Languages" has positively transformed the way many think and interact in their relationships for over 30 years. Listen in as Melanie shares insight on the topic, as well as new love languages which reflect the changing social tim...

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The stories we see in film color the hearts, minds, and perceptions of people and cultures in our society. Food for thought: What's your favorite love story in film and why?


Listen in as Melanie gives her take on a must-see period film for the romantics out there, "Sylvie's Love," a sweeping Black love story that stands out amidst the stereotypical and often negatively depicted stories like it. A reminder of ...

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