Today Cristabelle shares the heart behind what it means to "Declare Life" after 82 episodes! This is the Season 1 finale. Thank you all for listening and being a part of learning what it means to "Live a Declaration Life" together! 

When I started this, I had no idea what podcasting was really like. You all have been so supportive and I am extremely grateful as we have learned together what it means to truly live with intention.

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20

Declaration Life will be back with Season 2 later this year! Stay tuned! And in the meanwhile, feel free to catch up on previous episodes - there is much wisdom to learn from the powerful testimonies and conversations that have been had!

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Hosted by Cristabelle Braden

Instagram: @declarationlife

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Email: declarationlife@gmail.com

Intro Music: "Dare to Hope Again" by Cristabelle Braden

Hope Survives Podcast: hopesurvivespodcast.com

Hope After Head Injury: hopeafterheadinjury.com

Brain Injury Bible Study: braininjurybiblestudy.com

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9

Today, Dr. Marilyn Pendelton is here to share her story and encouragement to listeners about allowing God to shape your path. She is a grief recovery method specialist and also shares about declaring life despite loss, using the story of Ruth and Naomi as a Biblical example.

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Intro/Outro Music: "Not Giving Up" by Cristabelle Braden

•ABOUT DR. MARILYN•

Dr. Pendelton is founder and CEO of Your Voice Heard, LLC, a Certified Minority/Women Business Enterprise, whose mission is to holistically and innovatively Leverage Data with Compassion. Your Voice Heard, LLC promotes resilience, engagement, and productivity for individuals, leaders, and organizations, serving diverse industries through local, national, and international partnerships. She has 40 years of professional experience encompassing leadership roles in healthcare, workforce development, and education. Over the last 13 years, she has worked as a grief recovery method specialist. In December 2020, she received her doctorate in educational leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University. Dr. Pendelton earned a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Master of Educational Psychology Degree, and school nurse certification from Widener University. She also possesses certification as a legal nurse consultant from Manor College. Marilyn's passions are service, rowing, baking, traveling, and empowering people to recognize their life's purpose.

Website: www.urvoiceheard.org

•ABOUT CRISTABELLE•

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. She is also a graduate-level Biblical scholar, currently working on a Masters in Theological Studies. She hosts two podcasts: Declaration Life, a faith-based podcast about living intentionally, and Hope Survives, a brain injury podcast. Her journey has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for brain injury, lobbying on a statewide and national level with the Brain Injury Association of America, as well as personally working hard to provide support and encouragement to brain injury survivors and their families through her online community Hope After Head Injury.

Website: cristabellebraden.com

"I really believe that God can use some of the deepest and darkest things that we’ve gone through for good if we let Him."

Today, singer/songwriter Brooke Robertson is here to tell her redemption story of taking her voice back- forgiveness healing the wounds of sexual abuse from her childhood. She speaks with an inner strength from the Lord, and despite what she has been through, joy just radiates out of her! This is a deeply encouraging episode that will remind you of the power of the Lord to truly heal our deepest heartache and pain.

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Intro/Outro Music: "Not Giving Up" by Cristabelle Braden

•ABOUT BROOKE•

Brooke Robertson has redemption stories to tell, and with her Burtonwood Records debut album Taking My Voice Back, she's sharing them with the world. This small town-raised Louisiana girl joins pop sensibilities and country soulfulness together with her pure vocal tone and heartfelt lyrics, crafting songs centered on the ways God's redemption weaves its way through all our life experiences-- both heartache and hope.

Brooke's captivating musical storytelling results in tracks like the title cut "Taking My Voice Back," a song centered on Brooke's personal story of forgiveness healing the wounds of sexual abuse from her childhood. Other highlights from the 11 track debut, include the song of surrender "Why Are You Waiting," which features Jason Roy (Building 429). "Purpose for the Pain" stands out as Brooke's thank you to her mom, who endured health complications that threatened both of their lives during pregnancy and the resulting lifelong effects. Allowing Brooke to be here to tell the stories she's singing today..... Taking My Voice Back was produced by Jeremy Holderfield (Seventh Day Slumber) and is available everywhere right now.

Website: brookerobertsonmusic.com

IG: @brookerobertsonmusic

Listen to her album "Taking My Voice Back" wherever music is streamed!

•ABOUT CRISTABELLE•

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. She is also a graduate-level Biblical scholar, currently working on a Masters in Theological Studies. She hosts two podcasts: Declaration Life, a faith-based podcast about living intentionally, and Hope Survives, a brain injury podcast. Her journey has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for brain injury, lobbying on a statewide and national level with the Brain Injury Association of America, as well as personally working hard to provide support and encouragement to brain injury survivors and their families through her online community Hope After Head Injury.

Website: cristabellebraden.com

Today we dig into the heart of why Jesus died for us, and what that means as we live for Him.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8

For this episode, Cristabelle is joined once again by Eseosa Ajala as we acknowledge and celebrate Holy Week, honoring the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Happy Easter!

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Hosted by Cristabelle Braden 

IG: @declarationlife

FB Group: facebook.com/groups/declarationlife

Website: cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife

Email: declarationlife@gmail.com 

Intro/Outro Music: "Dare to Hope Again" by Cristabelle Braden

•ABOUT ESEOSA•

Eseosa Ajala is a writer and poet seeking to glorify God in all she does. Originally from Nigeria, she has been living in the US for the last 10 years and is now working on her first book. She also loves to sing and worship the Lord with joy! Follow her on Instagram: @eseojaajala

She has been a guest on 4 previous episodes, Reflections 15 "Spiritual Rest", Reflections 12 "How to Pray Deeper", Reflections 13 "How to Practice Gratefulness", Ep.32 “Living Beyond Anxiety”.

•ABOUT CRISTABELLE•

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. Website: https://cristabellebraden.com/

Today Cristabelle shares some of the major lessons she has learned through her journey with brain injury, centered on hope and faith.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!

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Hosted by Cristabelle Braden

Instagram: @declarationlife

Facebook: @declarationlife

Group: facebook.com/groups/declarationlife

Website: cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife

Email: declarationlife@gmail.com

Intro Music: "Dare to Hope Again" by Cristabelle Braden

Hope Survives Podcast: hopesurvivespodcast.com

Hope After Head Injury: hopeafterheadinjury.com

Brain Injury Bible Study: braininjurybiblestudy.com

Today is a very special episode sharing the incredible story of Amara Riccio. She is a brain injury survivor and has experienced a life changing neurological condition over the last few years which has significantly reduced her capacity for movement - yet she continues to D.A.N.C.E. with such joy! Amara’s motto is: D.A.N.C.E - discover, accomplish, nourish, create, embrace!

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Intro/Outro Music: "Not Giving Up" by Cristabelle Braden

•ABOUT AMARA•

Amara Elise Riccio is the creator and vice president of the nonprofit organization, Riccio Pick-Me-Ups. She is a traumatic brain injury survivor, former health care professional, expressive artist, and patient of a life-changing condition. It has been her life's mission to provide aid and inspiration to individuals and families in need.

She resides with her "super" parents, two quirky brothers, and two cats who keep them all sane; fulfilled at home in a whimsical room full of art, unicorns, teddy bears, medical equipment, the color pink, and all that jazz. Learn more at amarariccio.weebly.com.

Book - This is Why I D.A.N.C.E. - Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-Why-N-C-Discover-Accomplish-ebook/dp/B08BJDY4D5

Riccio Pick Me Ups: email ricciopickmeups@gmail.com or directly to Amara at ricciomiracle13@gmail.com

Amara's IG: @dancewithamara

•ABOUT CRISTABELLE•

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. She is also a graduate-level Biblical scholar, currently working on a Masters in Theological Studies. She hosts two podcasts: Declaration Life, a faith-based podcast about living intentionally, and Hope Survives, a brain injury podcast. Her journey has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for brain injury, lobbying on a statewide and national level with the Brain Injury Association of America, as well as personally working hard to provide support and encouragement to brain injury survivors and their families through her online community Hope After Head Injury.

Website: cristabellebraden.com

Faith helps us to have courage in the midst of the darkest days. Today, Cristabelle is joined by her mother, Cyndie Braden. Cyndie shares some of her faith journey and how she has learned to trust God through difficult seasons of life.

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IG: @declarationlife | @cristabellebraden

FB: @declarationlife | Join the group! facebook.com/groups/declarationlife

Website: cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife

Intro/Outro Music: "Not Giving Up" by Cristabelle Braden

•ABOUT CYNDIE•

Cyndie Braden has over 20 years experience teaching and developing educational curriculum, and she holds a Master of Science. After being thrown into the world of brain injury by her daughter’s injury, Cyndie has been passionately learning about brain injury research and finding resources while supporting the brain injury survivors and families. She has been invited to speak at brain injury conferences. She also has advocated with the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania at the State Capitol in Harrisburg and in Washington D.C. and works alongside her daughter Cristabelle to support the community of Hope After Head Injury.

IG: @cyndiebraden

•ABOUT CRISTABELLE•

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, writer, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. She is also a graduate-level Biblical scholar, currently working on a Masters in Theological Studies. She hosts two podcasts: Declaration Life, a faith-based podcast about living intentionally, and Hope Survives, a brain injury podcast. Her journey has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for brain injury, lobbying on a statewide and national level with the Brain Injury Association of America, as well as personally working hard to provide support and encouragement to brain injury survivors and their families through her online community Hope After Head Injury.

Website: cristabellebraden.com

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Today, Cristabelle is joined by her mom, Cyndie Braden, to talk about our family’s journey with brain injury. We talk about finding hope, brain injury symptoms, and the struggles our family has faced. This interview is the first episode of Cristabelle’s other podcast, Hope Survives Brain Injury Podcast, and is airing on Declaration Life to mark the start of brain injury awareness month!

Hope Survives Podcast: hopesurvivespodcast.com

Hope After Head Injury: hopeafterheadinjury.com

•CONNECT & MORE INFO• 

Hosted by Cristabelle Braden 

Instagram: @declarationlife

Facebook: @declarationlife

Group: facebook.com/groups/declarationlife

Website: cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife

Email: declarationlife@gmail.com 

Intro Music: "Dare to Hope Again" by Cristabelle Braden