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November 7, 2026
Becoming Whole, Marsha’s Fifth Book, Releases November 15
Marsha L. Brown’s fifth book, Becoming Whole, is a 30-day devotional releasing November 15, 2026 on Amazon in print and Kindle.
November 5, 2026
PureTalk | Anxiety Isn't Your Identity
One of the most freeing things I've learned through both Scripture and neuroscience is that anxiety is not a character flaw. God designed our brains with an incredible ability to recognize danger. That protective sy
October 29, 2026
Anxiety Isn’t Your Identity: Finding Peace in a World That Never Slows Down
What if anxiety is something you experience, rather than something that defines you? In this episode of the Living Pure Podcast, Marsha Brown explores anxiety through the lens of Scripture, neuroscience, and God’s compas
October 22, 2026
PureTalk | The Science of Worship
Research has shown that singing together can encourage connection, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of peace. God could have instructed His people to worship only through spoken words, yet throughout Scripture w
October 2, 2026
The Family Systems Hidden in Scripture: Reading the Bible Through the Lens of Relationships
Explore the connection between the Bible and family systems theory with Marsha Brown on the Living Pure Podcast. Discover biblical insights into family dynamics, generational patterns, conflict, favoritism, emotional mat
October 1, 2026
PureTalk | The Family Systems Hidden in Scripture
One of the most fascinating things I discovered while studying family systems theory was that many of the concepts psychologists describe today have been woven throughout the pages of the Bible for thousands of years.
September 16, 2026
PureTalk | Your Brain on Fear
Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff or stepping into a busy street without looking. Fear causes you to stop. It grabs your attention and prepares your body to respond. That's not a flaw, it's protection.
September 8, 2026
Draw Closer
When life feels overwhelming, remember that God is your refuge. This encouraging Christian poem reminds us to draw near to His presence, find comfort in His Word, and trust His unfailing love through every season.
September 3, 2026
PureTalk | When Your Soul Doesn't Have the Words
The Psalms remind us that God never expected us to pretend we were okay. Instead, He gave us a collection of prayers filled with honest emotions, fear, sorrow, confusion, loneliness, anger, hope, and trust. David and the
August 20, 2026
PureTalk| Why Shame Hides and Grace Restores
Modern neuroscience shows that when we experience shame or rejection, our brains often respond as though our relationships, and even our safety, are being threatened. For much of human history, being rejected by the comm
August 6, 2026
PureTalk | Attachment and the Heart of God
When caregivers consistently respond with love, comfort, and protection, we begin to develop what psychologists call secure attachment. We learn that when we're afraid, someone comes. When we hurt, someone cares. We
August 6, 2026
NOW AVAILABLE | When Worship Becomes The Stage | A book by Marsha L. Brown
Marsha L. Brown’s book, When Worship Becomes The Stage, is available now for pre-order on Kindle at Amazon.