How Can I Be Salt & Light to the World?
Apr 30, 2024Bible, Women & Bathrobes Episode 7
Summary
Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant when He invited us to be both salt and light to the world? Tamara K. Anderson welcomes guest Mama Sue from Mama Sue's Southern Cooking as we discuss how we can be both salt & light from Matthew 5: 13-16.
Tamara Anderson and Mama Sue Garrett discussed the importance of being salt and light in modern society, drawing on Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Mama Sue shared her personal journey as a breast cancer thriver and social media influencer, emphasizing the impact of faith and community. Tamara provided biblical context and insights, highlighting the relevance of Jesus' teachings to modern-day life. They also explored the symbolism of salt in cooking and life, emphasizing the importance of being a positive influence and preserving those who are lost. Through personal experiences and insights, they offered practical ways to shine light and be salt in everyday life.
Key Talking Points
- Mama Sue shares her story of faith and cooking on social media.
- Salt is a crucial ingredient in cooking, representing flavor and preservation, as Jesus used it as an example in his teachings.
- Speakers discuss the symbolism of salt and light in Christianity, emphasizing the importance of being a positive influence on others.
- Tamara and Mama Suediscuss the importance of being salt and light for Jesus, showing their faith through actions and not just words.
- They emphasize the need to shine their light boldly, even if it means standing out, and to be mindful of the impact their actions have on others.
- Mama Sue shares the importance of shining light refueling by reading His word, instilling in children the importance of shining one's light for Jesus, not hiding it under a bushel.
- Tamara shares her own struggles with being vulnerable and authentic in her podcasting, and encourages others to do the same.
- Mama Sue share the story of one particular follower reaching out to her to learn more about Jesus just as Mama Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer. She explained that once you follow Jesus not everything is perfect, but you won’t walk alone. You will have Jesus at your side.
- Tamara shares she felt like God taught her a similar lesson when her son was diagnosed with autism. She prayed in faith that God would heal her son, but later realized that she needed to have faith to walk with God even if her son wasn’t healed.
- Mama Sue has a grandson with a severe disability and she prayed that her grandson would be healed, even if she wasn’t. God reminded her that He could heal both.
- Followers of Christ can walk with Jesus through adversity.
Main Takeaways
- From Mama Sue: We are going to have days where we are up and down, but God still expects us to be salt and light. Someday Mama Sue looks forward to meeting her and saying, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”
- From Tamara: “With Jesus by your side you can get through anything.”
Today’s Podcast Hosts & Guests
Tamara K. Anderson
Tamara, founder of Women Warriors of Light, is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, and a podcaster. She is driven by her Christian faith to inspire faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Justin, she navigates the joys and challenges of parenting four children with autism, ADHD, and mental health hurdles. You can find out more about Tamara on her website: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/
Mama Sue Garrett
Mama Sue cooks like her mother did - southern and simple. In 2020, her daughter Amy suggested she start sharing instructional cooking videos on Facebook, and even though she didn’t know what a food blogger was at that point, as a retired school teacher she jumped in with both feet—having no idea how quickly her following would grow.
Sue loves to share the Lord and stories from her kitchen. She never did I expected that at 70 years old she would be a breast cancer "thriver" and a social media influencer (whatever that means), but she continue cooking and sharing recipes three times per week
Sue has been married to her husband Harold for 50 years, and are the parents of two and grandparents of nine.
Sue has a wonderful tagline be salt and light!
You can find Mama Sue on her website https://www.mamasuessouthernkitchen.com/
These are her social media platforms:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamasuessouthernkitchen
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasuessouthernkitchen/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mamasuessouthernkitchen
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mamasuessouthernkitchen
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamasuessouthernkitchen
Keywords
#sermononthemount #besalt #belight #bible, #humble, #God, #trustinGod
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