Be Clay

Alisa

 " You are the Potter, I am the Clay! "  Like me, you may have heard this phrase multiple times and even said it yourself. Whether you are in the church or not, this has become a popular phrase; that eventually in some cases became a cliché. However, has it crossed your mind what it really means to say " I am the Clay"?When you hear this phrase, you may imagine the positions of a “Potter” and “Clay” in this relationship. Understanding that the “Potter” makes and molds the clay to the desired finished product. You understand that the “Potter” knows the process needed to obtain the product's intended purpose. You may even imagine a “Potter” molding clay on the Potter’s wheel into a bowl. It is only possible for the clay to become a bowl if it cooperates with the Potter. The clay has to understand that its duty is only to be molded. The “Potter's” purpose will never come to fruition if the “clay” is non-cooperative. Here on the “Be Clay” podcast, we will talk about how to accept and endure the duty of clay, as we allow the Potter to perform the same.  We will explore the positions of “The Potter” and “The Clay” and the dynamics of each role. In the past years, I have learned and am still learning the roles of “The Potter” and “The Clay”. I have come to the realization that I was not fulfilling the role of “The Clay”. Instead of allowing “ The Potter” to mold me, I was fighting back and trying to mold myself. You can imagine what a mess I made! If you can relate, know you are not alone. “You are the Potter, and I am the Clay” will not be just something you say, but you will learn and understand your role and “ Be Clay”   

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  1. vor 1 Tag

    The Swelling Phase Is Not Failure

    Send us Fan Mail Something nobody tells you about healing: the breakthrough isn’t the finish line, it’s the start of recovery. I’m Alisa, and I walk you through the first six months of my 2023 healing journey using a metaphor I can’t shake, surgery. There’s the prep, the detox, the deep cut, and then the “swelling” phase where you’re tempted to wonder if any of it worked. If you’ve ever felt that confusing mix of freedom and fear right after change, this one is for you.  We get real about trauma bonds and toxic relationships, especially the kind that survive only when you stay triggered. I share how old family patterns and a fear of making mistakes fueled anxiety and people-pleasing, and how fasting and consecration helped me hear truth more clearly. Then I talk about a life-changing revival that felt like God cut out what was threatening my future, not all at once, but in stages because healing has levels.  You’ll also hear why I refuse to force faith on my kids, how they chose God for themselves, and why that mattered even more once the recovery stage started. The episode ends with a question that can change how you handle boundaries, relationships, and spiritual growth: Do you want God, or do you want those relationships? If this hits home, subscribe, share it with someone who’s rebuilding, and leave a review so more people can find the Be Clay journey. You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    49 Min.
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    Are You Willing To Pay The Cost To Be Healed?

    Send us Fan Mail Healing gets celebrated like a glow-up, but nobody warns you about the bill that comes due in the middle. I’m Alisa, and I’m sharing the real “what to expect” before I break down my year-by-year healing journey. If you’ve ever said you want to be free, but you keep backing out the moment it gets hard, this conversation is for you. We talk about the cost of emotional healing and trauma recovery in a way that’s honest and practical. I explain the mental and emotional withdrawal period that can hit when you stop relying on old coping mechanisms like people pleasing, codependency, isolation, or numbing. Your mind can panic when the habits that helped you survive are gone, so we get specific about replacing them fast with healthier outlets, prayer, boundaries, and trusted accountability. I also name the parts nobody wants on camera: the ugly phase, the slow levels of healing, and the root work that takes time when you’re undoing decades and generational patterns. We get into grieving what should have been, facing the truth without getting trapped in a victim mindset, and rebuilding identity when you realize some “personality traits” were actually trauma responses. The goal is not just to survive, but to thrive in truth and respond differently when life gets heavy. If you’re ready to stop running and start staying on the table, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s trying to heal, and leave a review so more people can find this journey. You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    56 Min.
  3. 20. Mai

    Be Clay And Stop Fighting The Wheel

    Send us Fan Mail Although I lost my initial recording, took a longer break than I wanted, I still felt the pull to come back with something real. On Mother’s Day, I’m back on the mic to reintroduce Be Clay and say out loud what a lot of us live quietly: we ask God for change, then we fight the very process that change requires. Be Clay started with a prayer in 2020 and a hymn lyric that hit me like a mirror: “Thou art the potter, and I am the clay.” I saw a picture of myself resisting on the potter’s wheel, making a mess while God tried to shape me. That’s where “Be Clay” comes from, and that’s the challenge I’m carrying into this new stretch of the podcast: surrender to God isn’t a vibe, it’s a decision to stop grabbing the wheel back when pressure, tools, and the kiln show up. We also talk about the words we repeat on autopilot, especially faith language like “I want to be like Christ.” Do we actually understand what we’re asking for? If being Christ-like includes not fitting in, being misunderstood, and paying a real cost, what does that mean for how we handle rejection, discomfort, and our need to be liked? I’m sharing the mindset shift that’s been helping me: define the words, study the life you’re trying to imitate, and be honest enough to pray, “Teach me how.” If you’re rebuilding consistency, wrestling with control, or trying to grow up spiritually for real, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find Be Clay. You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    30 Min.
  4. 20. Mai

    From Breakdown To Breakthrough Through Deep Healing

    Send us Fan Mail Healing can feel like a moving target until the day you realize something is different and it stayed different. That’s where we start: the moment I look at my life and see real freedom, not a temporary high, not a good week, but the kind of emotional healing that makes you say, “I’m dangerous now because I healed.” I walk through my healing journey that truly began in late 2022 after years of anxiety, insecurity, fear, and carrying trauma without knowing how to process it. We talk about how kids pick up what parents never say out loud, how taking on grown-up responsibility early can shape your whole nervous system, and why “quick fixes” never touch the root. I also share the role faith plays for me: realignment, obedience, seeking wise counsel, and learning the difference between being hurt by people and walking away from God. We get practical about breaking generational cycles and changing coping patterns, including my relationship with food and emotional eating. When healing goes deep, your outlets change, your triggers change, and even your body can respond differently because you are no longer using survival tools for everyday life. If you’re searching for help with trauma healing, spiritual growth, faith-based healing, parenting through healing, or simply learning how to finally get to the root, this conversation gives you language and a starting path. If it hits home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the cycle you’re determined to end? You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    48 Min.
  5. 13. Mai

    Survival, Surrender, and the Softer Grip

    Send us Fan Mail ​In this deeply personal season finale—recorded at the close of 2025 and shared now with the perspective of the new year—I’m opening up about the moment everything came to a screeching halt: a serious car accident that totaled my vehicle and shattered my sense of self-reliance. ​Healing isn’t a straight line, and in this episode, I don't skip over the "messy middle." We dive into the raw anger and self-blame that followed the crash, and the uncomfortable reality of being the "strong one" who suddenly has to rely on others for rides, support, and patience. If you have ever felt like an inconvenience or judged yourself for not "bouncing back" fast enough, this conversation is for you. ​Inside this episode: ​The Struggle of Receiving: Why it’s so hard for caregivers and leaders to accept help, and how to stop apologizing for needing it. ​The Spiritual Side of Survival: Finding the moments of undeniable protection even in the wreckage. ​Being Clay: Exploring the perspective that growth often feels like cutting, and why I’m done hiding the "work-in-progress" version of myself. ​Though this story began as we closed out last year, its lessons have defined how I’ve entered 2026. I am stepping forward with "the cap off"—choosing less fighting, more freedom, and a much softer grip on control. ​Connect & Reflect: ​Subscribe so you don't miss the journey ahead in 2026. Share this episode with someone who is currently navigating a hard season or "ugly" healing days. ​Leave a Review:  What was the one line from this episode that hit you the most? ​What are you finally releasing as we move further into this year? Let’s talk about it in the comments. You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    25 Min.
  6. 15.12.2025

    Choose To Be Thankful

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your life is spinning, but not in a way that’s shaping you? I open up about the moment a simple hymn line—“Thou art the Potter and I am the clay”—turned into a vivid picture of me fighting the wheel instead of trusting the hands that hold me. That image birthed the heartbeat of this show: be clay. Not the planner, not the potter—just willing, soft, and ready to be formed. From there, we get honest about gratitude. Not the polite list, but the kind that springs from realizing how many second chances we don’t deserve and yet somehow receive. I talk about choosing gratitude as a daily practice, especially in December, and how that choice changes our tone, our pace, and our response to stress. We explore the difference between knowing of God and truly knowing God—time, conversation, and a relationship that naturally shifts what we do and don’t do. If grace met me when I was unlovable by my own standards, then my posture toward others must change. That’s where love stops being theory and starts being practice.  If you’re ready to trade control for surrender, anxiety for gratitude, and hesitation for action, this conversation will meet you right where you are and nudge you forward. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a hopeful push, and leave a review to tell me what you’re choosing—gratitude, surrender, or that first step to unbury a gift. What will you pick today? You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    19 Min.
  7. 25.11.2025

    What If Healing Starts When You Stop Rushing It?

    Send us Fan Mail The mic is back on, the candles are out, and something real has shifted. Turning thirty-nine didn’t just add a number; it lifted a weight. I’m sharing how a quiet weekend in Virginia, a birthday test, and a year of honest work pulled me from disorganized attachment toward secure ground—and what that means for faith, family, and everyday peace. I open up about living in fight-or-flight for years and finally getting the language to name it. We explore how attachment styles shape our relationships with people and with God, why trust feels hard when your body expects danger, and how quick fixes keep wounds open. This is an unhurried look at healing: slowing the pace, letting God be God, and staying on the table long enough for deep work and full recovery. I talk about the apology I owed my kids, the compassionate truths I told my parents, and the boundaries that protect love instead of punish people. You’ll hear practical takeaways—recognizing triggers, building secure practices, setting small consistent boundaries, and letting worthiness come from being chosen, not from constant performance. We also cover a few life updates: going back to school at WGU, writing in progress, and a commitment to a real release schedule. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting closeness and fearing it, or if faith feels distant because survival is loud, this story will give you language, hope, and next steps. If this resonates, share it with a friend who’s fighting for healing, subscribe for weekly episodes, and leave a review to help more people find the show. And keep an eye out as I re-upload past episodes to Spotify and Apple under “Rewind”—for now, they’re on YouTube. Birthday Song Download  https://youtu.be/hdSGu_K-74A?si=DOMESRhthy3uKAng You are Loved! Not just a little, but greatly Not just today, but forever Not just by some, But by the ONE who created you in His Love And HE's Not The ONLY One We Love You Unconditionally                       & There's nothing you can do to change it!!!! Listen and Subscribe on Youtube https://youtube.com/@beclaypod?si=qY0dYDYXxviLM-l6 Follow Me on Instagram @beclaypod Follow I Spy You Buy for the best Philly Thrift Experience!! @ispyyoubuy

    40 Min.

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 " You are the Potter, I am the Clay! "  Like me, you may have heard this phrase multiple times and even said it yourself. Whether you are in the church or not, this has become a popular phrase; that eventually in some cases became a cliché. However, has it crossed your mind what it really means to say " I am the Clay"?When you hear this phrase, you may imagine the positions of a “Potter” and “Clay” in this relationship. Understanding that the “Potter” makes and molds the clay to the desired finished product. You understand that the “Potter” knows the process needed to obtain the product's intended purpose. You may even imagine a “Potter” molding clay on the Potter’s wheel into a bowl. It is only possible for the clay to become a bowl if it cooperates with the Potter. The clay has to understand that its duty is only to be molded. The “Potter's” purpose will never come to fruition if the “clay” is non-cooperative. Here on the “Be Clay” podcast, we will talk about how to accept and endure the duty of clay, as we allow the Potter to perform the same.  We will explore the positions of “The Potter” and “The Clay” and the dynamics of each role. In the past years, I have learned and am still learning the roles of “The Potter” and “The Clay”. I have come to the realization that I was not fulfilling the role of “The Clay”. Instead of allowing “ The Potter” to mold me, I was fighting back and trying to mold myself. You can imagine what a mess I made! If you can relate, know you are not alone. “You are the Potter, and I am the Clay” will not be just something you say, but you will learn and understand your role and “ Be Clay”