God is in the Moments! | Season 2 Finale

For two seasons of Heart Sleeve, Octavia has invited guests to be vulnerable—to share the hard things, name the emotions, talk about healing, and openly recognize where God has met them in their stories.

For the Season 2 Finale, it's her turn.

With her husband, Isaac Moore, stepping into the host seat, Octavia | The Surrendered Gem finds herself on the other side of the questions—and admits from the beginning: she's nervous.

Some parts of this testimony were easy to share. Others weren't.

In this personal conversation, Octavia reflects on entering foster care as a child, adoption, experiencing abuse, raising her children while helping raise her siblings, marriage, surrendering more deeply to God, and more!

There were seasons when she was deeply rooted in God and seasons when she wasn't. There were moments of obedience and moments of brokenness. There were prayers, unexpected people, provision, restoration, laughter, fear, grace—and countless moments that make more sense looking backward than they did while she was living them.

Through it all, one truth remains:

God was in the moments.

This isn't Octavia's entire story. But she believes what was meant to be shared in this moment was shared.

And her prayer isn't that you simply hear her testimony.

It's that her testimony encourages you to look at your own.

Where was God protecting you?

Where did He provide?

Who did He send?

What did He carry you through?

Could it be that some of the moments you've overlooked are the very places where His faithfulness is waiting to be recognized?

This is vulnerability from the woman who has spent two seasons asking others to be vulnerable.

This is Octavia wearing her own heart on her sleeve.

And this is her testimony:

God is in the Moments!

Listen to the Season 2 Finale of Heart Sleeve and be encouraged to feel it, speak it, give it to God—and in Him, be free.

Bumblebee's Miracle Story

The Tiny Heart That Revealed a Mighty God

At their 20-week appointment, Ron and Sheree Jackson were told to prepare for the unimaginable.

Their daughter had severe growth restriction, and doctors expected she wouldn't survive.

But God was writing a different story.

In this powerful episode of Heart Sleeve Podcast, Ron and Sheree share the incredible testimony of Sheronnie Miracle Jackson, affectionately known as Bumblebee. From devastating medical reports to miraculous moments of hope, they recount the journey that strengthened their faith, transformed their family, and revealed God's faithfulness in ways they never imagined.

Together, we talk about:

• Walking by faith when the future feels uncertain
• Choosing life in the face of impossible odds
• Navigating the NICU journey
• The power of community, prayer, and daily surrender
• Finding hope when every report says otherwise
• Raising a medically complex child while trusting God's promises

More than a story about surviving difficult circumstances, this is a testimony of perseverance, unwavering faith, and a tiny heart that revealed a Mighty God.

Whether you're waiting on a miracle, carrying a heavy diagnosis, or simply needing encouragement to keep trusting God, this episode is a reminder that He is still faithful—and He is still writing testimonies!

Season 2, Episode 6 | I'd Rather Follow Jesus

What happens when following Jesus costs you everything?

In this powerful episode of the Heart Sleeve Podcast, Rosanna Robinson shares her journey from growing up in the Amish community to discovering the freedom of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Together, we explore the difference between religion and relationship, the courage it takes to follow God's voice, and the healing that comes through His grace.

Whether you're wrestling with faith, seeking freedom, or longing to know Jesus more deeply, my prayer is that this conversation reminds you that He is still calling hearts to Himself.

❤️ Heart Sleeve Podcast Where emotions are real, vulnerability is welcomed, and hearts find healing in Jesus.

Whether you're wrestling with faith, seeking freedom, or simply learning what it means to follow Jesus, my prayer is that this conversation encourages you to trust Him one step at a time.

The Healing Creative | Season 2, Episode 5

What happens when creativity becomes part of God's healing process?

In this episode of Heart Sleeve Podcast, I sit down with media producer and Christian Creative, Eddie Mace to discuss the intersection of faith, creativity, healing, and purpose.

Together, we explore his journey from producing behind the camera to boldly sharing his own story through spoken word, and how surrendering his gifts to God transformed both his creativity and his life.

We discuss: 🎙️ Discovering a personal relationship with Christ 🎙️ Healing through creativity and storytelling 🎙️ Navigating grief, disappointment, and purpose 🎙️ Trusting God's timing and surrendering your gifts 🎙️ Using your testimony to encourage others

Throughout the episode, Eddie performs original spoken word pieces that beautifully illustrate God's ability to redeem every chapter of our story.

If you've ever wondered whether God can use your creativity, your pain, or your journey for His glory, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Eddie: Instagram: @eddiemacemedia

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Keep wearing your heart on your sleeve. 🫀

In this heartfelt episode of Heart Sleeve, Octavia | The Surrendered Gem welcomes DaQuala Lee, Founder of the Coronation Movement, licensed social worker, and advocate for healing and wholeness.

Together, they unpack the reality that many women experience: appearing successful on the outside while silently struggling within.

DaQuala shares her personal journey through overwhelming seasons of leadership, motherhood, and responsibility, revealing how emotional exhaustion unveiled self-made idols that she'd never intended to have.

This conversation explores mental health, vulnerability, emotional regulation, returning to God, and the courage it takes to ask for help. Through honesty and faith, DaQuala offers a powerful reminder that success is not the same as wholeness—and that true transformation begins when we allow ourselves to heal.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself while trying to meet everyone's expectations, this episode will encourage you to slow down, surrender, and become anchored with your whole heart.

HEART SLEEVE PODCAST Season 2 | Episode 3

A New Hope with Ryan & Alexica Shelton

What happens when the dream you've carried your entire life doesn't unfold the way you imagined?

In this powerful and deeply transparent conversation, I sit down with Ryan and Alexica Shelton as they share their journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, and the painful reality of unfulfilled expectations.

For years, they prayed, hoped, pursued fertility treatments, and trusted God through devastating heartbreak. Yet even in the midst of loss, they discovered something greater than the answers they were seeking—they found God's presence, faithfulness, and a hope that refused to let go.

This episode is for anyone navigating disappointment, unanswered prayers, broken dreams, or seasons that simply don't make sense.

Together, we discuss:

💎 Infertility, IVF, and pregnancy loss

💎 Grieving the life you thought you'd have

💎 Trusting God when the outcome isn't what you prayed for

💎 Healing through faith, community, and surrender

💎 Finding purpose, joy, and hope on the other side of heartbreak

Their story is raw. Their faith is real. And their testimony is a reminder that even when life doesn't go according to plan, God is still writing the story.

If you've ever wondered where God is in the middle of your pain, this conversation is for you.

What happens when pain becomes purpose? What happens when the scars we try to hide become evidence of God’s healing power?

In this powerful episode of Heart Sleeve, I, Octavia | The Surrendered Gem, sit down with special guest Minister Kia Goodson, Founder of SiStars Speak for a real, raw, and redeemed conversation about grief, healing, identity, and restoration.

Minister Kia opens up about navigating multiple forms of grief — from broken relationships to the incarceration of her son and other life-altering experiences that have tested her faith and stretched her heart. Together, we unpack how childhood experiences can shape the way we love, show up in relationships, and move throughout the world.

But this conversation doesn’t stop at pain.

Minister Kia reminds us that true healing and clarity are found through identity in Christ — and that God is still able to straighten every crooked path.

This episode is filled with wisdom, transparency, encouragement, and powerful gems that will resonate deeply with anyone who listens.

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We’re back for Season 2!

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Ebony—a mother, entrepreneur, and woman walking out her healing with God. She shares openly about her journey through trauma, identity struggles, and what it’s looked like to let God restore the places she once hid.

We talk about childhood wounds, people-pleasing, self-image, and the layers of identity that were shaped through pain—and how God began to rewrite that story.

🎙️ In this episode:

🤍 Healing from trauma and early life experiences

🤍 Struggles with identity, worth, and belonging

🤍 Breaking cycles of people-pleasing

🤍 Marriage and how God uses it to refine us

🤍 Learning to set boundaries and walk in truth

🤍 Rooting your identity in Christ

Nicole’s story reflects the reality that healing is a process—and God is faithful in every part of it.

If this episode speaks to you, take a moment to like, comment, and share with someone who needs it.