Where is your Voice
Where Is Your Voice is a Christian testimony and faith journey podcast for believers who want a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Hosted by Erika Stenson, each episode explores biblical truth, spiritual warfare, overcoming temptation, healing, deliverance, evangelism, and the everyday challenges of following Christ. Through honest conversations, personal testimonies, scripture-based teaching, and prayer, you'll be encouraged to strengthen your faith, recognize God's voice, and walk boldly in your calling.
The Voice of Anxiety: How to Recognize It & Take Your Thoughts Captive Walking in Discernment Series Ep. 5
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In Episode 5 of the Walking in Discernment series, we’re exposing The Voice of Anxiety.
Anxiety can sound like “What if?”, “You need to control this,” “Figure it out now,” “Just escape,” or even “Try harder—you’re still not enough.” And if we don’t recognize where those thoughts are coming from, they can begin affecting our relationships, decisions, peace, confidence, and even our walk with God.
In this episode, I also share my personal experience with anxiety, how it once felt like torment, and what helped me learn to...
8 Powerful Benefits of Dwelling on the Crucifixion - Audio Version
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What happens when you stop casually thinking about the cross and actually dwell on what Jesus did for you?
For years, I knew Jesus died for me—but when I began intentionally spending time thinking about His crucifixion, something changed in my walk with God.
In this episode, I share 8 powerful benefits of dwelling on the crucifixion and how the cross transformed the way I see salvation, God's love, sin, spiritual warfare, forgiveness, suffering, gratitude, and my identity in Christ.
The cross helped me...
READY TO GIVE UP? The Voice of Defeat | Walking in Discernment Ep. 4 - Audio Version
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 Have you ever reached a place where you wanted to give up—not because God told you to stop, but because you were tired of fighting?
Maybe you've prayed, tried, waited, stayed consistent, and still haven't seen the results you expected. Maybe another battle showed up right after you finally made it through the last one. Or maybe you've been stuck in the same circumstances for so long that you've started believing, “This is just who I am.”
In Episode 4 of the Walking in Discernment series...
The Voice of Betrayal: Walking in Discernment Ep. 3 - Audio Version
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 The Voice of Betrayal: Is It Discernment or Are You Expecting to Be Hurt Again? | Walking in Discernment Ep. 3
Have you ever been betrayed so deeply that you started expecting everyone else to eventually hurt you too?
Betrayal has a voice.
It says:
“Here we go again.”
“You can’t trust anybody.”
“You’re better off alone.”
“Don’t let anybody play with you again.”
And sometimes, after being hurt repeatedly, that voice can become so convincin...
Is This Fear... Or God? | Walking in Discernment Episode 2 | Hearing God's Voice - Audio Version
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 Walking in Discernment | Episode 2: Fear's Voice vs. God's Voice | Is This Fear... Or God?
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How do you know if you're hearing God's voice... or the voice of fear?
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In Episode 2 of the Walking in Discernment series, we explore one of the most common voices Christians struggle to recognize: fear.
The Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:7 that God has not given us the spirit of fear, yet fear often disguises itself as wisdom, caution, or even discernment. In this episode, we...
Walking in Discernment | Episode 1: Whose Voice Are You Listening To? Audio version
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Walking in Discernment | Episode 1: Whose Voice Are You Listening To? | Hearing God's Voice, Healing & Spiritual Discernment
Have you ever wondered if you're hearing God's voice, your own thoughts, fear, trauma, or the enemy?
In the very first episode of the Walking in Discernment series, we dive into one of the most important questions every Christian should ask:
Whose voice am I listening to?
There are many voices competing for our attention every day. Fear, shame, trauma, the...
Dating With Discernment | Episode 3: 10 Red Flags Christian Women Should Never Ignore
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Dating With Discernment | Episode 3
How do you know if someone is truly from God? In this episode of the Dating With Discernment series, we're talking about 10 red flags Christian women should never ignore before entering or continuing a relationship.
As Christian women, we're called to love others—but we're also called to walk in wisdom and discernment. Sometimes God reveals warning signs that we overlook because of chemistry, loneliness, potential, or the hope that someone will change. In this episode, we'll discuss biblical pr...
Dating With Discernment Ep. 2 | 10 Red Flags Christian Men Should Never Ignore - Audio version
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 Have you ever wondered if someone is truly ready for a godly relationship?Â
In Episode 2 of the Dating With Discernment series, we're discussing 10 red flags Christian men should never ignore before entering a serious relationship or marriage. This isn't about finding a perfect woman—because none of us are perfect. It's about developing biblical discernment so you can recognize character, spiritual maturity, emotional health, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit.Â
In this episode we discuss:Â
✔️ Is her faith producing fruit?
 ✔️ How does she stewar...
The Proverb God Never Wanted You to Believe | Ezekiel 12 Explained- AUDIO VERSION
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Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you?
Have you been praying for years, waiting for a breakthrough, only to wonder if His promises will ever come to pass?
In this Bible study, we dive deep into Ezekiel chapter 12 and uncover a proverb that was destroying Israel's faith—a proverb many of us are still repeating today without even realizing it.
Together, we'll walk through an Ezekiel 12 summary, an Ezekiel 12 explanation, and compare the prophecy with 2 Kings 25, 2 Ch...
7 Signs of a Godly Woman | Dating With Discernment Ep. 1 - AUDIO VERSION
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 Dating With Discernment | Episode 1Â
How do you know if someone is truly growing with God—or simply knows how to sound spiritual?Â
In the first episode of the Dating With Discernment series, we're looking beyond church attendance, Christian language, and appearances to discover what the Bible says genuine spiritual maturity actually looks like.Â
Whether you're a Christian man seeking a godly wife, a Christian woman desiring to grow in your faith, or someone preparing for a future relationship, this episode will challenge you to shi...
How God Works All Things Together for Good | A Christian Testimony of God's Faithfulness - AUDIO VERSION
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How God Works All Things Together for Good | A Christian Testimony of God's Faithfulness
Have you ever looked back on your life and realized that what felt like the worst moment was actually God preparing you for something greater?
In this Christian testimony, I share one of the most personal stories I've ever told. What began with a sick cat turned into a journey that involved bottle-fed kittens, my daughter's mental health crisis, my own surrender to God, freedom from addiction, and ultimately witnessing God's faithfulness in...
5 TYPES OF COUNTERFEIT FRIENDS- Audio Version
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Have you ever wondered if everyone in your life was truly sent by God?
Not every friendship is meant to last forever. In this episode, we're talking about the 5 types of counterfeit friends that can quietly pull you away from your purpose, your peace, and your relationship with Christ.
Through personal testimony, biblical teaching, and practical wisdom, we'll discuss:
 The Enabler  The Informant  The Spiritual Drain  The Anchor  The Critical FriendÂWe'll also compare these counterfeit friendships to the fruit of the Spirit and learn...
3 Reasons Christians Experience Church Hurt - AUDIO VERSION
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3 Reasons Christians Experience Church Hurt
Have you ever been hurt by people inside the church? Have you questioned whether you should leave because of the pain you've experienced?
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, we dive into 3 biblical reasons Christians experience church hurt and how God can use those painful experiences to strengthen your faith instead of destroying it.
In this episode, we'll discuss:
Why your anointing can make you a target for spiritual attacks.How...Alcohol – What Are You Really Trying to Numb? -Tempted Episode 4: AUDIO VERSION
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Tempted Episode 4: Alcohol – What Are You Really Trying to Numb? | Christian Testimony & Freedom From Alcohol
Was alcohol really the problem, or was it just the symptom of something deeper?
In Episode 4 of the Tempted series, I share my personal testimony of alcoholism, the lies that kept me drinking, the roots I was trying to numb, and how God ultimately set me free. For years, I used alcohol to cope with pain, rejection, identity struggles, toxic relationships, stress, and a lack of understanding of my true value in Ch...
The Sneaky Christian Smoker | Breaking the Habit I Thought I'd Never Beat -Tempted Ep. 3: AUDIO VERSION
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I never thought I would quit smoking.
I started smoking at 14 years old, hid it from people I loved, switched to vaping thinking it would be easier, and eventually became what I call a "sneaky Christian smoker."
I loved Jesus, but I was stuck in a cycle I didn't think I could break.
In this episode of the Tempted series, I share my personal testimony of nicotine addiction, vaping, conviction, shame, healing, and the unexpected way God finally set me free.
We'll talk about:
• Sm...
What Lust Really Wants | Breaking Free Through Christ: Tempted EP 2 - Audio version
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Welcome back to Tempted, a series where we uncover the hidden roots behind the temptations believers face and learn how to overcome them through the power of Jesus Christ.Â
In Episode 2, we're talking about one of the most common yet least discussed struggles in the Church: lust.Â
Many people believe lust is simply about sex, but what if it's actually searching for something much deeper?Â
In this episode, I share my personal testimony of how lust shaped my life from a ver...
The Hidden Sin of People Pleasing | Tempted Ep. 1 AUDIO VERSION
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 Have you ever felt guilty for saying no? Do you constantly worry about disappointing people, struggle with boundaries, or find yourself seeking approval more than God's direction?
In Episode 1 of the Tempted series, we're exposing the hidden sin of people-pleasing and uncovering what the Bible says about the fear of man, unhealthy relationships, boundaries, identity in Christ, and finding freedom from the need for constant approval.
People-pleasing often disguises itself as kindness, generosity, or being a "good Christian." But when our desire for approval becomes greater than our desire f...
A Powerful Prayer for Protection (With Bible Verses)
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Feeling afraid? Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world? This prayer is for you.
Fear has a way of making us feel surrounded, but God's Word reminds us that even when David, Elijah, and so many others felt overwhelmed, God never abandoned them. You may feel surrounded by anxiety, uncertainty, fear, or battles you can't explain—but you are not fighting alone.
Today we are praying for God's protection over your mind, your family, your children, your home, your future, and your peace. We are putting on the fu...
8 Tactics Satan Uses Against Believers | Satan’s Playbook - Audio Version
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 The Bible does not leave believers blind to how the enemy operates. In this episode, we break down 8 real tactics Satan uses against believers according to Scripture — not fear-based opinions, but biblical truth.
From deception, accusation, spiritual infiltration, provocation, and subtle compromise to the influence of culture and the “prince of the power of the air,” this episode takes a deep dive into how the enemy operates and how believers overcome through Jesus Christ.
We discuss:
“Steal, kill, and destroy” explained deeplyHow Satan masquerades as an angel of lightWhy th...Why Getting Everything You Wanted Still Leaves You Empty - AUDIO version
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Have you ever finally gotten the thing you prayed for… and still felt empty afterward?
The car.
The relationship.
The money.
The success.
The attention.
The house.
The validation.
In this episode, we’re talking about why so many of us spend years chasing fulfillment in temporary things, only to realize that nothing truly satisfies the soul outside of Jesus.
We dive deep into:
the woman at the wellidols we don’t realize we havevalidation, lust, success, and people pleasingwhy tempor...The Truth About Modesty No One Talks About: It’s not about the clothes. AUDIO VERSION
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THE TRUTH ABOUT MODESTY NO ONE TALKS ABOUT | Christian Podcast
In this episode, we’re having a real and honest conversation about modesty, validation, attention, insecurity, healing, and identity in Christ.
This is not a message about shame, religion, or acting “better” than anyone else. This is about healing the deeper wounds that often drive the need for attention, validation, lust, comparison, and exposure.
I share my personal testimony, the mistakes I made, the regret I carried, and how the Holy Spirit slowly revealed to me that modest...
The Power of a Praying Mother/ AUDIO VERSION
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THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER 🙏🏽
In this deeply personal Mother’s Day episode, I share my journey from being the rebellious teenage daughter who ran away, partied, drank, and broke her mother’s heart… to becoming a praying mother myself.
This episode is for:
the exhausted momsthe single momsthe moms carrying guilt and regretthe moms praying over prodigal childrenthe moms silently worrying every nightthe moms trying to hold everything togetherI open up about:
✨ my mother never giving up on me
✨ surviving single motherhood
✨ raising te...
How Maladaptive Daydreaming Keeps You in Toxic Relationships - Audio Version
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 How Maladaptive Daydreaming Keeps You in Toxic Relationships
Have you ever felt deeply connected to someone… only to realize later that the version you loved didn’t actually exist?
In this episode, I break down how maladaptive daydreaming can quietly shape your relationships—causing you to attach too quickly, ignore red flags, stay in situations longer than you should, and struggle to let go even when you know it’s not right.
Through personal testimony, real-life examples, and biblical truth, we’re uncovering how the mind can cr...
You Say You Love God… But Do You? 7 Real Ways to Know” AUDIO VERSION
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 You say you love God… but have you ever stopped and truly asked yourself if your life reflects that?Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice?, we’re going deeper than surface-level faith. This is not about perfection—it’s about transformation.Â
I’m breaking down 7 real, biblical ways to know if you truly love God… or if you’ve just gotten comfortable saying it.Â
From conviction, to compassion, to your private life with Him—this message will challenge you, encourage you, and draw you closer to a real relationsh...
You’re Not Who You Think You Are: 7 Ways God Sees You/ AUDIO VERSION
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Have you ever been told that God loves you… but deep down, you don’t feel it?Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, we break down 7 ways God actually sees you—and why it’s completely different from how you’ve been seeing yourself.Â
If you’ve struggled with rejection, feeling overlooked, or being defined by your past, this message will challenge the lies you’ve believed and replace them with truth from God’s Word.Â
You are not who you think you are.
 You are w...
This Pattern in the Bible is Happening Again - AUDIO version
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Title: This Pattern in the Bible Is Happening Again…
Something feels off in the world right now… and it’s not random.
From global tension to broken families, rising deception, and spiritual confusion—these aren’t just isolated events. When you look at Scripture, you realize we’ve seen this before.
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice?, we break down:
 The signs Jesus warned about in Matthew 24  What happened before judgment in the days of Noah  The condition of Israel before rebuke  Th...They Didn’t Break You—They Revealed What Needed Healing - Audio version only
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Some relationships don’t just hurt you…
 they expose you.Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, we’re breaking down a hard but necessary truth:
they didn’t break you—they revealed what needed healing.Â
If you’ve ever walked away from a relationship feeling lost, confused, or questioning your worth… this message is for you.Â
Because sometimes the pain isn’t just about what they did—
 it’s about what it exposed.Â
We’re diving deep into:Â
 Rejection wo...They Said “I Love You”… But There Was No Fruit (God Showed Me This)
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 Have you ever been in a relationship where everything sounded right… but nothing felt right?Â
They said “I love you.”
 They made promises.
 They gave you just enough to stay.Â
But when you look back… there was no peace, no consistency, no growth—no fruit.Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, I’m sharing a real, personal testimony about how God opened my eyes to a relationship that looked like love on the surface… but was producing destruction underneath.Â
We’re talking about:Â
 Wha...Familiar Spirits Don’t Feel Toxic at First
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Have you ever met someone and it just clicked… instantly?
The conversation felt easy.
 The connection felt deep.
 And you thought—“This must be God.”
But what if it wasn’t new…
 what if it was just familiar?
In this episode, I break down how familiar spirits don’t show up looking toxic—they show up feeling right. I share my personal testimony of how I kept attracting the same patterns in relationships, friendships, and even opportunities… just in different forms.
We talk about:
 ...The Spirit Behind Love That Controls You - Podcast/Audio Version
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What if it wasn’t love…
 what if it was control?Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, we’re exposing the truth about controlling relationships and friendships—and the spiritual root behind them.Â
Because not everything that feels intense is from God.Â
If you’ve ever felt:Â
 anxious when they don’t respond  pressured to explain yourself  isolated from others  like you’re losing yourself just to keep themÂ
this episode is for you.
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We’re talking about:
 ✔️ The spirit behi...
You didn’t get what you deserved - Here's Why AUDIO/PODCAST ONLY
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You didn’t get what you deserved… and if you’re honest, you know that.Â
This Easter message goes deeper than celebration—we’re talking about God’s mercy, the kind that steps in when you should’ve been taken out.Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, I share a real, life-changing testimony of a moment where I cried out “JESUS!” and mercy stepped in. Not because I deserved it… but because God is merciful.Â
We break down what mercy really means, how it shows up in your lif...
5 Signs You’re in a Breaking Season | Stop Praying Against What God Is Using to Fix You (AUDIO ONLY)
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5 Signs You’re in a Breaking Season | Stop Praying Against What God Is Using to Fix YouÂ
Have you ever felt like everything in your life is falling apart… and you don’t understand why?Â
What if it’s not an attack…
 what if it’s actually God?Â
In this episode, we’re talking about the breaking season—a season most people misunderstand and try to escape. But this is the very place where God begins to refine you, reshape you, and prepare you...
The Wilderness Season Explained: Signs, Purpose, and What To Do - Audio/Podcast
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There are seasons in your life where nothing makes sense.
 Things slow down. People fall off. What used to work… doesn’t anymore.
And you start asking yourself:
 “Did I do something wrong?”
 “Why does it feel like everything stopped?”
But what if you’re not stuck…
 what if you’re in the wilderness?
In this episode, we break down what the wilderness season actually is, how to know if you’re in it, what God is doing in you while you’re there, and what you need t...
If You’re a "Fixer," This Is Your Urgent Wake-Up CaIl - AUDIO Version
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I Tried to Fix Them… and It Broke Me Instead
There was a time in my life where I truly believed it was my job to fix people.
 To stay longer. Love harder. Help more. Carry more.
I thought I was doing the right thing.
 I thought I was being loving… even godly.
But the truth is… I was playing savior.
In this episode, we’re talking about the lie that keeps so many of us stuck in toxic cycles—the belief that...
Why Evil Seems To Get Away With It
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Why does it feel like evil people get away with everything? In this episode we talk about injustice, the Epstein files, and what the Bible says about hidden evil.
In this episode of the Where Is Your Voice Podcast, Erika speaks about the Epstein files and the frustration many people feel when it seems like powerful people escape justice.
Why does it feel like evil is exposed but nothing happens?
Why does it feel like the truth gets buried?
And how should believers...
If God Gave You a Promise… Why Are You Still Waiting? | EP 2 AUDIO VERISON
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Seasons Series on the Where Is Your Voice Podcast.Â
If God gave you a promise… why does it sometimes feel like nothing is happening?Â
Many believers struggle with the waiting season. You pray, you trust God, you believe the promise… but the door still hasn't opened yet. In this episode we talk about what God is actually doing while you're waiting and why waiting seasons are often part of God's process of preparation.Â
Throughout Scripture we see that many of...
Discerning Your Season: The 7 Spiritual Seasons Series. (Planting Season)
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In this episode of the Where Is Your Voice podcast, we begin a powerful new teaching series called Discerning Your Season: The 7 Spiritual Seasons Series.Â
Many believers struggle to understand what God is doing in their life. Doors open and close, desires change, and seasons shift—but often we don’t recognize which season God has us in.Â
In this first episode, we explore The Planting Season.Â
The planting season is the stage where God begins placing seeds inside of your heart...
The Lies That Shaped My Life—and the Truth That Set Me Free World Truth vs. Biblical Truth
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The world lied to me—and I believed it.
For most of my life, I didn’t realize how many lies had shaped my thinking about God, myself, relationships, success, identity, and even freedom. What I thought was “normal” was often cultural deception. What I thought was truth wasn’t always biblical truth.
In this episode, I share my personal testimony of how getting closer to God exposed lie after lie I had unknowingly believed—and how the truth of Scripture began to set me free.
This episo...
How to Identify False Prophets (Biblical Teaching)
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False prophets don’t look false anymore—and that’s exactly why so many believers are being misled.
In this episode, we talk honestly and biblically about:
What false prophecy looks like todayWhy accuracy alone doesn’t make someone sent by GodHow spiritual manipulation happens through money, platforms, and titlesThe danger of staying aligned with voices God never sentJesus’ warning in Revelation about tolerating false prophetsWhy Paul rebuked the spirit of divination even when it spoke truthHow to test prophecy without fearHow to stay grounded in the Word and confident in hearing...12 Signs of a Wicked Heart
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What does the Bible really mean when it talks about a “wicked heart”?
And why does Scripture say the wicked are never at peace?Â
In this episode of Where Is Your Voice, Erika breaks down 12 biblical signs of a wicked heart—not to label or demonize people, but to help believers gain discernment, clarity, and protection in their relationships.Â
Many people stay stuck in toxic cycles because they don’t have language for what they’re experiencing. They forgive, pray, and try to m...
