SHIFT

In Episode Two of SHIFT Season Three titled The Function, Leading and Living in Purpose, we lean into a conversation many leaders avoid. Emotional maturity. Not the theory, but the real moments that tested us as husband and wife, as parents, and as spiritual leaders.Marcelto shares openly about responding to our sons through the lens of his childhood anger instead of the wisdom he carries today. I talk through the expectations we carried in our blended family and how easily frustration could have interrupted what God was building.From parenting five boys, to walking through cancer while planting a church, to the pressure of giving our children something better than we had, this conversation is full of lessons that were learned the hard way and grace that met us in the middle of it.If you have ever reacted from a place that did not match the leader you know you are becoming, this episode will encourage you and challenge you to grow.Stay ready, and shift higher.

In the first episode of SHIFT Season 3: The Function, Leading and Living in Purpose, Tyila Cooks welcomes her husband, Pastor Marcelto Cooks, to talk about the difference between reacting from emotion and responding from purpose.Through stories of faith, family, loss, and resilience, they share how prayer, quiet time, and honest communication helped them navigate cancer, grief, financial challenges, and the pressures of ministry.If you’ve ever felt your feelings pulling you out of focus, this episode will remind you that purpose still stands when emotions fall apart.Scripture: Ephesians 2:10Listen and Share:Stay ready, shift higher, and remember, purpose that functions is purpose that flows.

In Episode 6, The Flow: Rhythm, Rest, and Release, we explore how to live in sync with what you’ve built, protecting your peace, aligning your pace, and finding God’s rhythm in the middle of responsibility.

In this heartfelt episode of the SHIFT Podcast, we step into the finish work, that sacred stage where patience meets polish.Tyila shares from personal experience what it means to finish well, not perfectly, but faithfully. Together we unpack Philippians 1:6, discovering that excellence is stewardship, not striving.We talk about balancing grace and grind, learning to care for what God entrusts to us, and letting completion honor Him more than perfection ever could.This episode is for anyone who starts strong but struggles to finish, those of us learning to lead ourselves with compassion, consistency, and care.Take a breath, grab your journal, and let’s finish what God started in us, together.

In this episode of the SHIFT Podcast, we step inside the walls to explore the rough-in stage of life, where God works beneath the surface. Learn how to align your inner wiring, release emotional pressure, and make room for growth. This is the work that builds resilience, peace, and power from the inside out.

In Episode 2 of the SHIFT Podcast, Tyila Cooks teaches how to build structure before stepping in to your answered prayer. Learn how prayer, discipline, and boundaries form the framework that sustains your purpose. Discover why depth before destiny matters and why faith isn’t fire, it’s framework.

🎙️ SHIFT Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1Title: Build What You Prayed For – Faith That Frames the FutureWhat if the miracle you’ve been waiting for isn’t missing — it’s under construction?In this powerful kickoff to Season 2, Tyila Cooks reminds us that prayer is powerful, but it’s incomplete without participation. Through a modern retelling of The Blueprint and the Umbrella, she shows how faith doesn’t just believe — it builds.This episode dives into what it means to move from foundation to formation: working God’s blueprints, aligning with His timing, and turning vision into reality. You’ll learn how to step out of neutral, steward your purpose, and build what you prayed for — one obedient step at a time.Key themes: Faith in action, purpose, spiritual growth, building discipline, trusting God’s processScripture anchor: James 2:17 – “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”🌐 Listen and grow at tyilacooks.com💌 Subscribe for weekly devotionals and reflections at substack.com/@tyila

🎙️ SHIFT Podcast – Episode 7: Sifting (Preparation Over Punishment)What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t punishment, but preparation? In this episode of the SHIFT Podcast, we dive into the power of sifting — letting go of fear, shame, toxic habits, expired relationships, and old labels that keep you stuck. Just like flour must be sifted to rise, your life has to be refined so God can bless what remains.I share a personal story from my grandmother’s kitchen and how her biscuit-making wisdom still preaches truth today. We’ll talk about how to release the clumps of regret, trauma, and comparison, and how to recognize when people or habits are part of God’s sifting process.This is not about perfection, it’s about presence, accountability, and choosing covenant over convenience. Whether it’s your heart, your habits, your circle, or your calling, this episode will give you practical steps to release what holds you back and rise into the purpose God prepared for you.✨ Key Takeaways:Sifting is preparation, not punishment.What remains after the sift is what God can bless.People and habits can be part of the sift.Legacy is about what you leave in your children, not just what you leave for them.Releasing the old makes space for new strength, wisdom, and peace.📖 Scripture Anchor: Hebrews 12:1 — Throw off everything that hinders and run the race marked out for you.🔥 Catch Phrases: Preparation feels like pruning, but it’s really protection. New mercy, new story. Less scroll, more soul. Covenant over convenience.Listen now and ask yourself: What needs to be sifted so you can fully shift?👉 Stay Ready, Shift Higher. This is the SHIFT Podcast.🌐 Learn more at tyilacooks.com