Being seen feels powerful. But being known by God is greater.

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In this Freedom Friday episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, I reflect on why we sometimes feel the need to be seen, validated, or affirmed, and how that desire can quietly shift our focus away from obedience and trust in God.

Through honest reflection and faith based encouragement, I share how I’ve had to check my own heart when looking for affirmation, and how God reminded me that being called is already confirmation.

If you’ve ever searched:

• Why do I feel unseen

• Why do I need validation

• How to stop seeking approval

• Why do I care what people think

• How to trust God when no one notices

This episode is for you.

You are already seen by God.

You are already called.

And obedience matters, even when it feels quiet.

Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs this reminder today.

And remember, God has already given you everything you need to rise.

Freedom doesn’t begin when everything is fixed. It begins when we choose to let go and rise.

Ways to Connect with Me:

Website: https://www.freedomencourages.com

Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

In this Freedom Friday episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, I reflect on how replaying old mistakes, guilt, shame, and regret can quietly keep us stuck even when God is calling us forward.

If you’ve ever searched:

• How to stop overthinking my past

• How to forgive myself

• Why do I feel stuck in life

• How to let go of regret

• Why do I feel behind

This episode is for you.

Through honest reflection, faith, and practical encouragement, I share how I had to stop holding myself hostage to past decisions and give myself permission to move forward, not because I got everything right, but because God is still working in me.

Your past can inform you.

But it does not get to imprison you.

Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs this reminder today.

And remember, God has already given you everything you need to rise.

Sometimes the hardest prison to escape is the one we build in our own mind.

Ways to Connect with Me:

Website: https://www.freedomencourages.com

Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

In this Freedom Friday episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, I reflect on how holding onto past mistakes, guilt, and regret can quietly keep us stuck—even when God is calling us forward.

Through honest reflection, faith, and encouragement, I share how learning to release the past has been a necessary part of healing, growth, and obedience.

If you’ve ever:

• Replayed old decisions and wished you could go back

• Struggled with forgiving yourself

• Felt God doing something new, but your past keeps pulling you backward

This moment is for you.

Freedom doesn’t begin when everything is fixed—it begins when we choose to let go and rise.

✨ If this episode encouraged you, follow the Rise to Freedom Podcast, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.

Joy doesn’t always arrive loud or obvious—sometimes it shows up quietly in the middle of heavy moments.

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Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

In this Freedom Friday episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, I reflect on finding joy when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or emotionally heavy.

With so much noise, stress, and anxiety around us, this episode is a gentle reminder to pause and ask a simple but powerful question: What brings me joy right now?

This episode is for you if you’ve been:

• Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed

• Struggling to find joy in your current season

• Needing permission to slow down and breathe

Freedom doesn’t erase our problems—but it can shift our perspective and remind us that God is still near and still working.

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What we speak consistently has the power to shape what we believe and how we move forward.

Ways to Connect with Me:

Website: https://www.freedomencourages.com

Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

In this Freedom Friday episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, I encourage listeners to speak life through faith-filled declarations and trust God in every season.

I share how intentionally declaring God’s promises has helped me release control, strengthen my faith, and trust that God is working—even when I can’t see it yet.

This episode is for you if you’ve:

• Been speaking fear or doubt over your situation

• Needed a reminder that your words carry power

• Felt discouraged while waiting on God

Freedom begins when we align our words with truth and trust God with the outcome.

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Letting go of control is hard—especially when you’ve been waiting on unanswered prayers.

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Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

In this Freedom Friday episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, I share a moment of encouragement and reflection about learning to let go of control and trust God while waiting.

I reflect on a powerful insight from The Circle Maker and open up about the temptation to answer our own prayers when waiting feels uncomfortable. This episode is a reminder that even when prayers aren’t answered the way we expect, God is still working behind the scenes.

This episode is for you if you’re:

• In a waiting season

• Feeling discouraged or impatient

• Struggling to trust God with the outcome

Delay does not mean denial. God’s plan is always greater than what we can see.

✨ If this episode encouraged you, follow the Rise to Freedom Podcast, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.

Ways to Connect with Me:

Website: https://www.FreedomEncourages.com

Website: https://www.cmcolumbusenterprise.com

Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

Self-doubt doesn’t always tell us to quit, sometimes it quietly tells us to pause.

In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus reflects on how self-doubt shows up right when God is calling us forward. Drawing from personal experiences, faith, and reflection, this episode explores how hesitation, delay, and waiting can sometimes be rooted in fear rather than wisdom.

If you’ve ever started moving in obedience only to stop when things didn’t go as planned…

If you’ve questioned your calling, your voice, or your timing…

If you know God has placed something in your heart but self-doubt keeps interrupting your momentum…

This episode is for you.

Ways to Connect with Me:

Website: https://www.FreedomEncourages.com

Website: https://www.cmcolumbusenterprise.com

Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com

Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

Podcast: Rise to Freedom Podcast

In this short and intentional episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus reflects on her one word for the new year: bold.

This episode explores what it truly means to walk in bold faith, not recklessly, but with obedience, trust, and confidence in God’s direction. Using the imagery of a boat designed to move, Cecilia challenges listeners to consider where they may be staying tied to the dock due to fear, comfort, or old seasons.