53 episodes

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

Inspire. Create. Shine‪.‬ Melanie Dee

    • Religion & Spirituality

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

    AFTER THE RESURRECTION: The Last Sayings of Jesus

    AFTER THE RESURRECTION: The Last Sayings of Jesus

    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.

    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 3/20/24, Audio podcast airing on 4/1/24.

    • 40 min
    SELFLESS ACTS THAT LIFTED HUMANITY: Colvin, Boynton, Lewis, Houston & Wells (Black History Edition)

    SELFLESS ACTS THAT LIFTED HUMANITY: Colvin, Boynton, Lewis, Houston & Wells (Black History Edition)

    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

    Charles Hamilton Houston

    Ida B. Wells






    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 2/17/24, Audio podcast airing on 2/29/24.

    • 46 min
    MAGNETIC LOVE (Reviewing "The Chosen" Film/TV Series)

    MAGNETIC LOVE (Reviewing "The Chosen" Film/TV Series)

    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 February 2024)


    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 10/14/23, Audio podcast airing on 1/31/24.

    • 35 min
    LOVE CHECK CONVERSATIONS (Author Edition): Telltale Signs of Bullying and Why Your Voice Matters

    LOVE CHECK CONVERSATIONS (Author Edition): Telltale Signs of Bullying and Why Your Voice Matters

    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.



    For more on the host and her book, visit Melanie's website at www.MelanieDTheAuthor.com.

    (Originally recorded on 12/22/23, Audio podcast airing on 12/27/23)

    • 32 min
    APTITUDE FOR GRATITUDE: Minding Your Posture

    APTITUDE FOR GRATITUDE: Minding Your Posture

    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.

    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 11/25/23, Audio podcast airing on 11/30/23.

    • 32 min
    For Every Mountain: A Matter of Perspective

    For Every Mountain: A Matter of Perspective

    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.



    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 10/23/23, Audio podcast airing on 10/31/23.

    • 34 min

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