Lighten Up with Hannah Crews

Guys, get ready to meet a remarkable woman with a remarkable testimony! Rose Ramandi sat down with me to talk about her personal encounters with Jesus. THAT’S RIGHT. encounterS, PLURAL. Rose's journey from being a Muslim in Iran to discovering faith in Jesus Christ is truly inspiring! In our conversation, she opens up about her struggles with identity, despair, and suicidal thoughts, and how a beautiful, life-changing encounter with God transformed everything. Rose talks about the striking differences she found between the teachings of Islam and the amazing love of God she came to know, her heartfelt search for truth, and the real challenges that Christians face in Iran. Her story is such a powerful reminder of how faith can change lives and why getting to know Jesus personally means so much. ✝️MOMENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS:(0:00) Everyone say "Hiiii, Rose" 👋🏼👋🏼(4:32) Rose's struggle with identity and despair as a woman in Iran(9:13) Encountering divine love in the midst of hopelessness (12:38) The revelation of how sin separates us from God(14:48) The Holy Spirit revealed through scripture and prayer (WOW🤯)(19:50) MIC DROP moment about approaching God 🫳🏼🎤(22:47) Rose's 10 year search for the one true God(31:04) The Moment of Truth ✝️(37:23) Rose's perspective on the state of faith in Iran and her ministry(41:57) Recognizing our need to KNOW JesusRose’s passion and enthusiasm for sharing Jesus’ love is so beautiful and infectious 😊and I am so grateful that she shared it with us! God loves you and He wants to reveal his true nature to you ❤️ all you have to do is let Him 🕊️We love you, Rose RamandiGET CONNECTED WITH ROSE:Follow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rose.ramandi/Listen to her podcast:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rose-ramandi-untold-mysteries/id1547847781Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4uFOlJBjqU7mlQalaHbmXeYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEkZxtEjOYnKw7b77kcJlHcTgKq4jd7XcCheck out her website:https://www.perfectedbyblood.com/CONNECT WITH HANNAH ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY IN THE LIGHTEN UP LOOP:Follow me on Instagram and join The Group Chat:https://www.instagram.com/hannahcrews.blog/Follow the Lighten Up Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/Go to my website and write into the podcast:https://www.hannahcrewsblog.com/podcastFollow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5DWGYEzJfpFn23xQDl0xfp?si=yRonMMMYR5eke0-anuT_CQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c0c20f9f60e468eFollow on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lighten-up-with-hannah-crews/id1843733560Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HannahcrewsblogGRAB YOUR COPY OF THE DEVOTIONALSA confidence that Changes Everything - https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-That-Changes-Everything-Topsy-Turvy/dp/B0DBSNP8V7?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERGoodness Gracious - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPTBS5M8/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_B42F2P3D6JQ5MX7GGB2H?linkCode=ml1&tag=hannahcrews0d-20CHECK OUT CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES:Christian Healthcare Ministries is a health insurance alternative at half the cost!!chministries.org/hannah#christian #testimony #godslove #faith #iranianchristian #spiritualawakening #identityinchrist #prayer #transformation

Welcome back to The Lighten Up Podcast, y’all!You guys, we have a very special episode for you this week! My mamma, Starla✨, has joined us to share her powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness through her divorce.Life isn’t always all sunshine and rainbows, and finding joy and trusting God during seasons of heartbreak is easier said than done. However, navigating relationships and marriage without Jesus is MUCH harder. Can I get an AMEN?! 🫳🏼🎤It’s important to remember that in challenges like divorce, we can lean on each other, learn from each other, and encourage each other as sisters in Christ. That’s why Starla is here to share her testimony with you - she gets real about the pain of her marriage ending and offers thoughtful advice for anyone in a similar situation. AND Spoiler alert! Starla’s testimony doesn’t end there. By the grace of God, she has found love again 🥹with the man of her dreams. Her testimony is a perfect example of how God restores our brokenness and blesses us when we submit to his will entirely.We hope this testimony helps you to feel like you’re not alone ❤️and we want you to remember that God is still in the business of match making! Trust him with your whole life because he is able to do EXCEEDINGLY more than we could ever ask for or imagine!A BREAKDOWN OF STARLA’S WISDOM:(0:00) Everybody say welcome Starlaaaaa 👋🏼(5:39) Trusting the Lord for a husband (8:09) An opportunity to look inward AND in scripture(12:24) Isolation after divorce and loneliness (21:03) Scripture as a weapon 🗡️(25:09) Trusting God to fight your battles(27:38) Resources for reconciliation (SEE LINK BELOW)(33:54) Identity in Christ through divorce(37:05) Starla’s eharmony honey 😍(40:50) GOD IS GOOD… now say it back 🫵🏼(43:54) THE GROUP CHAT 💬: Your questions for Starla(54:22) Final Thoughts: Trust God. Always.STARLA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:https://www.amazon.com/shop/hannahcrews.blog/list/2RTTSOUBRQF48?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aip_sf_list_spv_ons_m_HRKJ4GMFDSH25G8RA1PJ&language=en-USIf you know someone who is going through a divorce we’d encourage you to send this episode to them - testimonies heal ❤️‍🩹 for real. DON’T FORGET TO CONNECT WITH ME TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LIGHTEN UP FUN:Follow me on Instagram or send me a DM:https://www.instagram.com/hannahcrews.blog/Follow the Lighten Up Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/Go to my website and write into the podcast:https://www.hannahcrewsblog.com/podcastFollow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5DWGYEzJfpFn23xQDl0xfp?si=yRonMMMYR5eke0-anuT_CQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c0c20f9f60e468eFollow on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lighten-up-with-hannah-crews/id1843733560Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HannahcrewsblogGRAB YOUR COPY OF THE DEVOTIONALSA confidence that Changes Everything - https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-That-Changes-Everything-Topsy-Turvy/dp/B0DBSNP8V7?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERGoodness Gracious - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPTBS5M8/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_B42F2P3D6JQ5MX7GGB2H?linkCode=ml1&tag=hannahcrews0d-20We hope you have a very Merry CHRISTmas✝️ and we’ll see you back here in the New Year 🥳

Welcome back to The Lighten Up Podcast, friends!How many homeschool moms do we have out there?!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ In this episode we are going to dive into my experience in the world of homeschooling so far! Let’s be honest, homeschooling sounds pretty scary especially if you have a tendency to lose your patience sometimes, like me 🤪 But luckily we live in a time where we no longer have to sacrifice our time with our kids in order for them to get a quality education. And you don’t have to be an Einstein to do it!This decision to homeschool my kids was daunting to say the least, but let me tell you… my whole family is happier because of it. We spend more time together, have more flexibility, AND we’re actually paying less in tuition fees than what we would normally pay for private school!If you’re interested in learning more about Liberty Online Academy, the program that we use with our kids, you can click the link below! It’s a Bible based, affordable option that is PERFECT for first timers!LIBERTY ONLINE ACADEMYIf you are a homeschool mom and have any helpful hacks that make your homeschool life easier, send them in using the form on my website or by sending me a DM on Instagram. We’ll share them with each other in The Group Chat 💬 next episode, Monday, December 8th! Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel to make sure you stay caught up on all the juicy tea and fun convos with the girls 💛If you missed the last episode were we introduced the pineapple discussion, click here to check it out 👇🏼:A CONFIDENCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING | E4Moments you’ll love:(0:00) hannahTEA 🫖: Tim Tebow and Making Pineapples Normal Again(5:50) The Group Chat 💬: Learning how to spot a swinger 👀(12:38) Why we decided to start homeschooling our kids(18:20) Finding Liberty Online Academy(20:43) To college, or not to college, that is the question (23:47) That sounds great, but how much is it? For real(25:45) Our daily homeschool schedule (32:30) The unexpected gifts of homeschoolingCONNECT WITH ME:Follow me on Instagram or send me a DM:@HANNAHCREWS.BLOGFollow The Lighten Up Podcast Instagram:@THELIGHTENUP.PODCASTGo to my website and write into the podcast:WWW.HANNAHCREWSBLOG.COM/PODCASTFollow on Spotify:LIGHTEN UP WITH HANNAH CREWSFollow on Apple Podcasts:LIGHTEN UP WITH HANNAH CREWSGRAB YOUR COPY OF THE DEVOTIONALS:A Confidence that Changes Everything: Devotions to Shine Bright in this Topsy-Turvy LifeGoodness Gracious: 90 Unfiltered Devotions for this Sometimes -Too-Serious LifeFinally, don’t forget to lighten up a little this week aaaaand MPNA 🍍😉#homeschooling #parenting #confidence #faith #family #podcast #parenting #tips #education #personalgrowth #growth #community

Hey there, friends! Fasten your seatbelts! In this episode of Lighten Up, I'm sharing my personal testimony of how God used overwhelming challenges in my life to make me the woman, wife, mother, and daughter I am today. We’ll be taking a deep dive into my life so far and I'll be reflecting on my childhood experiences growing up in a Christian family, attacks from the enemy, and the incredible power of praying continually and rejoicing always. I’ll also introduce you to my “Crews Crew,” aka my wonderful family 🩷I hope this gives you a peak behind the curtain of my life and encourages you to find something to be joyful about in whatever season you’re walking through. I would also love to hear YOUR stories of how God’s mercy carried you through tough situations. And if you’d like we can talk about them in our segment The Group Chat 💬 This is a safe space to encourage each other and glorify our amazing God. Click the link below 👇🏼 to share!Tune in Monday, November 10th for the next episode!Moments you won’t want to miss:(0:00) Hannah’s backstory(3:39) Meet the fam(14:35) When things took a dark turn(22:20) How God spoke to me(26:02) Embracing God’s identity and finding true joy(28:48) God works through our testimonies(33:24) Action steps for joy(42:18) God loves to show off and restoreConnect with me!Follow me on Instagram or send me a DM:https://www.instagram.com/hannahcrews.blog/Go to my website and write into the podcast:https://www.hannahcrewsblog.com/podcastSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HannahcrewsblogDevotionals:A confidence that Changes Everything -https://www.hannahcrewsblog.com/a-confidence-that-changes-everythingGoodness Gracious - https://www.hannahcrewsblog.com/bookDon't forget to follow me on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for bi-weekly episodes on Mondays! And leave a review or comment something you’re joyful for today 🩷

Get ready and mark your calendars!! The Lighten Up Podcast is coming at you on Monday, October 27th! Tune in to hear what you can expect on this pod, and don't forget to lighten up in the meantime 😉