What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

Alicia Terry | Author, Speaker, Podcaster

“What’s the Word?” comes alongside you to examine a single word taken from the Bible to help you understand both more clearly. With each episode our goal is to help you strengthen your spiritual growth and development by learning new ways to study and understand what the Bible actually says so you can accurately comprehend the Word of God, and be transformed by it.

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14 | Life – Leaning on Christ in Every Circumstance (Guest: LaQuinta Pollard)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

08/01/24 • 32 min

Life happens—the good, the bad, and the ugly. How does one answer the demands of life without losing themselves in the process? LaQuinta Pollard found that a loving community, honesty with herself, and transparency with others are the things that are helping her to lean more into Christ and to live by the beat of His drum and not that of someone else.

Highlights:

Life is a daily unveiling
What happens when life overwhelms you and throws you off your game?
Conditioning people with your “yes”
Finding the courage to establish balance and boundaries
“I’m struggling. Father, show me the good in all things.” (Romans 8:28)
Celebrating resilience over strength
Words of Wisdom: “Life is meant to be lived in relationship. Embrace it as it is.”

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Meet LaQuinta Pollard:

LaQuinta is a multifaceted individual. She is a minister, missionary, singer, songwriter, recording artist, author, teacher, and speaker. Her life’s journey is a testament to her ability to connect with, encourage, and serve those she meets.

LaQuinta’s heart beats for global missions. Over the past decade, she’s served with various international service organizations as a Children’s Education Coordinator as well as a Community Development Partner in Zambia, Myanmar, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.

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Host Alicia Terry is the founder of Above the Fray Publishing and author of I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting the Heart of Your Identity (for women) and I Am Who God Says I Am And This is What I Know (for children).

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12 | Redemption–The Saving Grace of God to Transform Your Life (Guest: Dr. Darlene Ephriam)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

06/03/24 • 38 min

Dr. Darlene Ephriam’s life went from rejection to rehabilitation and ultimately to redemption more than 30 years ago. What could have easily been a life of substance abuse and broken relationships became so much more. By accepting the finished work of Christ, “Dr. E” experienced redemption in her life, her marriage, and in her relationship with her children. Listen, and let her story be an encouragement to you.

Highlights:

Isaiah 44:22 – Offenses and sins swept away
Struggling to accept the redeeming work of Christ
The process of being made whole
Getting my joy, laughter, and family back
Extending grace to myself regardless of the past

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Meet Dr. Darlene Ephriam:

Married 47 years to Minister Ray Ephriam, Dr. E and her husband are ministers at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. The two are also founders of Temple Restoration Ministries, a women’s day retreat. Dr. E loves sharing with others how God restored her while in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility more than three decades ago. It was there that a young counselor led her to Christ, and from that point on she promised the Lord that she would do His work.

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10 | Justified – How to be in Right Standing with God (Guest: Cindy Rudin)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

04/02/24 • 24 min

Sharing from her Jewish and Christian background, hear what Cindy Rudin has to say about becoming justified and forgiven, and the things she learned about herself and Jesus along the way. (Note: For more about the law, Jesus, and faith which are discussed in this episode, read Galatians 3 in the New Testament. I got a lot out of reading it from The Passion Translation because of its plain language, but use the version you like most.)

Highlights:

Justified by the law or through Jesus
What does it mean to be justified from a biblical perspective?
You still have to do your part
Make yourself happy in the Lord
“It’s just as if I never sinned.”

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Meet Cindy:

Cindy is a retired educator. She attends Shoreline Church in Austin, Texas where she has been a member for more than twenty years. Cindy serves within the church as a prayer intercessor and has a particular interest in healing through prayer and the laying on of hands. She can be contacted at rappielu(at)gmail.com.

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16 | Peace – Abiding in the Presence and Favor of God (Guest: Kratai Albert)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

10/01/24 • 37 min

Kratai Albert grew up in a Buddhist household, but at the age of 10, she had a supernatural experience with Jesus and knew she belonged to Him. Her journey in growing in Christ took some unconventional and stressful turns, but through it all Kratai (pronounced: Ka-tye) discovered the peace that can only be found in trusting God. Listen and be encouraged by her story.

Highlights:

Peace Defined: Comparing the worldly and Biblical perspectives
Discovering peace in the most unlikely of places
When life gives you lemons and you make lemonade, peace sweetens it.
God's Word brings peace: Proverbs 3:5 & Psalm 23
Living in peace that the world can't give

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Meet Kratai Albert:

Kratai is the owner of Natural Wellness Center, a natural health retailer in Round Rock, Texas. Her life and career has revolved around health and fitness for nearly three decades.

Today, Kratai is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is on track to complete a Biblical Naturopathic Doctor program later this year. Her passion is centered around women’s health. Kratai lives in Austin, Texas with her husband of 23 years. The two have a beautiful and thriving daughter in college.

Website: https://www.strengthandwellness.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwcstrengthandwellness

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Podcast Host Alicia Terry is the founder of Above the Fray Publishing and author of I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting the Heart of Your Identity (for women) and I Am Who God Says I Am And This is What I Know (for children).

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11 | Healed: Trusting God for Healing (Guest: Jennifer Elwood)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

05/01/24 • 24 min

Receiving healing is not always the easiest thing to obtain. Doubt in your mind and even in the minds of others makes it a challenge. So, how do you move beyond doubt to trust God for healing? Faith and understanding the power of the “word” are good places to start. In this episode Jennifer Elwood walks us through a Greek and Hebrew study of the word healed and encourages listeners to seek God and believe Him for their healing like she did.

Highlights:

It’s personal. Seeking to be healed and restored.
Get a deeper revelation of the word by studying it.
Trusting God is the first step to healing (Proverbs 3:5-8).
Healing is a partnership with God.
Overcome doubt by surrounding yourself with belief.

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Meet Jennifer Elwood:
Jennifer hosts the Refuge Podcast and Bible Study Community where women cultivate their faith in the shelter of God’s Word. This Yakima, WA resident is a lover of Jesus, wife of Tom, mom of three, and bonus mom and grandma. She’s a travel fanatic, coffee addict, and enjoys nerding out on Biblical context when studying the Bible. Going to Israel for the first time in 2015 sparked her desire to write and she has not stopped since. She’s the author of Counting Up to Christmas: Twenty-Four Gifts from the Gospel of Luke and Counting Up to Christmas: The Companion Cookbook.

Website: https://jenniferelwood.com
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Book: Counting Up to Christmas: Twenty-Four Gifts from the Gospel of Luke
Book: Counting Up to Christmas: The Companion Cookbook.
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17 | Wholeness – You Are Enough in Christ (Guest: Alicia Perkins)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

11/01/24 • 22 min

Alicia Perkins joins us in this episode to teach and encourage us about living in wholeness. You will learn from this executive leadership coach and Pastor’s wife what wholeness is and what it is not. You’ll also come to understand that there’s no need to strive for something you already have. The key to wholeness is to align your thinking with what the Word of God says.

Highlights:

The pitfalls of striving to feel complete
Identity & Wholeness: The lens by which you view yourself
Get out of survival mode to find rest
John 15:4-5: Embracing the secret of the vine
Being okay if you can't do it all
Wholeness is about having a real relationship with Christ
Christ makes us whole

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Meet Alicia Perkins:

Alicia is an executive leadership coach, speaker, and trusted partner to ambitious women leaders who desire to lead with purpose. With over a decade of experience in HR and talent development, Alicia specializes in empowering women to not only thrive in executive roles but also transform their organizations, communities, and personal lives, aligning their leadership journey with their core values.

Her approach blends practical leadership strategies with personal growth, guiding women to step confidently into positions of influence without compromising who they are. When she’s not serving in her business, she’s serving in ministry as a Pastor’s wife and homeschooling her little one.

Website: https://iamaliciaperkins.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamaliciaperkins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-perkins

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15 | Hope – Trusting in the Character of God (Guest: Ushirika Johnson)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

09/03/24 • 35 min

Have you ever struggled with feelings of hopelessness? Most, if not all, of us have at some point in our lives. With personal stories and a Biblical foundation, Licensed Professional Counselor Ushirika Johnson helps us understand what hope is and the keys for restoring it when it seems lost.

Highlights:

Understanding the difference between Biblical and worldly hope
Learning to see hope in the details of life
Overcoming hopelessness
- Perfectionism: Moving past childhood setbacks
- Marriage: Learning to do conflict well
The posture of hope: Romans 4:18-25 and Jeremiah 29:11
Hope and the character of God

“To overcome hopelessness you have to know Christ. And the only way to know Christ is to get to know Him through the Word of God.” –Ushirika Johnson

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Meet Ushirika Johnson:

Ushirika is a certified facilitator, conference speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor. She is passionate about helping engaged and married women become healed and whole so they can be well-balanced and available for themselves as well as for their husbands and children. To learn more about Ushirika, visit ushirikajohnson.me.

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9 | Unforgiveness – A Slave Master No More (Guest: Dr. Lisa Dorsey)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

03/04/24 • 30 min

Unforgiveness is damaging to our minds, bodies, souls, and spirits. To get free from this terrible taskmaster, we have to get back to the Word and see what God has to say about it. There’s freedom in forgiveness and Dr. Lisa Dorsey shares with listeners how to possess both.

Highlights:

The problem with unforgiveness
The power and process of forgiveness
Forgive always. Reconcile when it’s safe and healthy to do so.
Unforgiveness doesn’t have to be your slave master
Made in His image: The DNA of God enables you to forgive

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Meet Dr. Lisa:

Dr. Lisa Dorsey has fifty years of combined experience in business and ministry. She holds a doctorate in Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Theology. For more than 20 years she has served in ministry as a pastor alongside her husband. Her debut novel Petra: An Unbroken Legacy will be released in May 2024. Dr. Lisa currently resides in Southern California with her husband and has four children, one daughter-in-law, and four adorable grandchildren.

Website: www.drlisadorsey.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisadorsey
Book: Petra: Petra: An Unbroken Legacy

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8 | Faithful – God Picks Up the Scattered Pieces (Guest: Jackie Edwards)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

02/01/24 • 36 min

To know the faithfulness of God is to experience Him during the highs and lows of life. Hear Jackie Edwards explain how her understanding of the word “faithful” was tested and how she was able to overcome some very trying times, and why, today, she can confidently tell you, “Don’t give up on God.”

Highlights:

Isaiah 25:1–“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”
Faithful in death
Faithful in finances
Faithful in marriage: God reveals to redeem
A prayer for the people

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Meet Jackie:

JJackie and her husband, Nate, have been married for 25 years and have two adult children. They are members of Celebration Church in Georgetown, Texas, where Jackie serves as a small group leader for the women’s Freedom Small Group.

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EPISODE 20 | Identity – God's View of You (Guest: Ushirika Johnson)

What's the Word? | Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Living

03/13/25 • 28 min

Back for a second time, Ushirika Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor, joins me to explore how emotional healing is essential for embracing your true identity as God's daughter.

In this special episode, we're also excited to announce the launch of Getting to I Am, a transformative five-week online workshop designed to help women embrace their God-given identity. The workshop kicks off on April 16th, with registration open until April 9th. Be sure to click the link above for all the details!

To catch Ushirika's first appearance on What's the Word?, check out Episode 15 of this podcast.

Highlights:

Confront the Issues That Keep You Stuck in a Life That's Not Yours
Hiding Doesn't Heal
It May Be Scary, But There Is Nothing to Fear
God Gave You a Spirit of Power, Love, and a Sound Mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
Walk in Community and Step Into Freedom

Ushirika and I interviewed one another and you can view those video clips on YouTube. Go to @abovethefraypublishing to watch them.

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