Welcome to Healed and Holy, the podcast for believers ready to grow closer to Christ, build the marriage of their dreams, and step confidently into the life God has called them to live. Hosted by Shayla Varnado, this show combines biblical wisdom, practical advice, and real-life insights to help you navigate marriage and personal growth with purpose and intention.
Whether you’re seeking encouragement in your current relationship, tools to strengthen your faith, or guidance to become your best self, Healed and Holy is here to inspire and equip you whatever God has in store for your journey!
How to love like JESUS (not the way you want) Pt 1
What does it really mean to love like Jesus in marriage?
The Bible gives us a blueprint — and when we follow it, our spouses should be able to testify that they feel loved like Christ commands. Not just in words, but in action.
📖 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 reminds us love is patient, kind, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs.
📖 Galatians 5:22–23 shows us the fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If the Spirit is in us, this fruit should be visible in how we love.
📖 Ephesians 5:22–25 calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, and wives to submit as unto the Lord.
📖 John 13:34–35 tells us to love one another as Christ has loved us.
📖 Colossians 3:12–14 says to clothe ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience — and over all these, put on love.
📖 Romans 12:10 calls us to honor one another above ourselves.
This week’s episode of Healed & Holy is a call to check our receipts: does our love for our spouse look like the love Jesus modeled?
🎧 Tune in to Episode 1 of this series: How to Actually Love Like Jesus in Marriage.
✨ Your dream marriage is possible — when Christ is at the center.
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25 Aug 2025
Forgiveness That Frees: Learning from Stephen’s Last Breath
Forgiveness isn’t easy… but it’s powerful.
In Acts 7:56–60, as Stephen was being stoned to death, he prayed, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” Even in his final moments, he chose forgiveness. And then Scripture says he fell asleep — he had peace while dying, because he trusted God completely.
Imagine how much more peace we could have while living if we gave our anger, offense, and frustration to God.
Marriage is one of the greatest classrooms for forgiveness. You’ll be tested, stretched, and challenged — but every time you choose forgiveness, you choose freedom, peace, and unity in your covenant.
🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode of Healed & Holy as we talk about the radical power of forgiveness and what it means to practice it in marriage.
✨ Tag your spouse or a friend who needs this reminder today.
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25 Jul 2025
What I’ve Learned from Loving Him: Lessons from My Husband, Led by the Holy Spirit
This episode is a love letter—
To my husband.
To God.
And to anyone believing that marriage can be beautiful when it’s built with Him at the center. 💛
Over the years, I’ve watched my husband grow into the man I prayed for—and I’ve grown right alongside him. His patience, his thoughtfulness, the way he sees me… it’s not just romantic—it’s holy. ✨
But here's the truth: This kind of love doesn’t just happen.
It’s cultivated. It’s refined.
It’s a result of prayer, patience, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or praying for restoration—this episode will meet you where you are and point you straight to the One who transforms hearts and unions.
Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit in action—love, patience, kindness, self-control.
James 1:17 – Every good and perfect gift is from above.
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 – Love is patient, love is kind…
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Ephesians 5:21–33 – Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Psalm 139 – You are fully known and deeply loved.
Philippians 1:6 – He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom and all these things will be added
💍 Dream marriages are possible—with God in the middle.
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