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It's my birthday week, and I'm turning the big 3-0! I've been doing a lot of reflecting on the woman I was in my 20s, and if I'm being honest, there are a lot of things I'm not proud of.  In this episode, I'm opening up about some of the mistakes and decisions I made throughout my 20s; the things I'm not proud of, but that ultimately shaped who I am today. This isn't about shame. It's about growth.  Because the truth is, sometimes you have to live through the wrong things to learn what's right. And every version of me, even the messy ones, played a role in getting me here. I hope this episode brings you a sense of peace that you don't have to have it all figured out yet. And you also don't have to be a victim to your mistakes.  FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahhutchinson_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review!

I've officially been married for one year! Which means, of course I have to share the knowledge of everything I learned in my first year of marriage with the girls. In this episode, I’m sharing the things no one really prepares you for. From communication and conflict, to softness, intimacy, and the daily choice to love someone even in the most unfiltered, real-life moments.  Marriage has a way of revealing you. Your habits, your patterns, your triggers, and teaching you how to show up differently. It’s not about perfection, it’s about growth, intention, and learning how to build something together. If you’re married, engaged, or even just thinking about what a healthy relationship looks like, this conversation will give you an honest look into what marriage has taught me so far. FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod  @mariahhutchinson_  Don't forget to leave a 5 star review!

In this episode, we're talking about identity shifts and the natural evolution that happens as women grow through different seasons of life. Each chapter asks something different of us. The woman you were when life looked one way might not be the woman you need to be when your responsibilities, priorities, and purpose begin to change.  Growth often requires letting go of old identities, old mindsets, and even old expectations about who we thought we would be. Not because that version of you was wrong, but because she served her purpose for that time. This conversation is about giving yourself permission to evolve and fully step into who you're meant to be now. Because becoming the woman you're called to be will always require leaving another version of yourself behind.  FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod   @mariahhutchinson_  Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

Some days motivation is there, but most days, it isn't. In this episode, I talk candidly about my current feelings surrounding the podcast, why I don't feel motivated, and my lack of time. But I also reflect on the importance of showing up anyway. Because the truth is, the life we hope to have in the future is built by the choices we make in the present. Our future selves can only achieve what our present selves are willing to do today. This episode is an honest conversation about discipline, consistency, and the tension between wanting something and actually putting in the work for it — even when you don’t feel like it. FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahhutchinson_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

Three years ago I became a mom! And while it was the most magical day of my life, somewhere in the middle of sleepless nights, identity shifts, and quiet grief for the life I used to have... I felt like I lost myself.  The early years of motherhood can feel like a competition. Competition with your freedom. Your body. Your ambition. Your spontaneity. You love your child deeply, but still find yourself missing who you were before them and wondering if she's gone for good.  In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to finally come out of the postpartum fog and realize that you don't actually want your old life back. You simply yearn to feel more grounded, anchored, and aligned with this new version of yourself. If you've been feeling like you're at war with this season, or quietly missing the "you' that existed before, then this conversation is for you. You don't have to compete with motherhood, you can grow into it. ❤️ FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahhutchinson_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

We’ve all asked the question, "How will I know?"  How will I know he’s the one? How will I know I’m not settling? How will I know I won’t regret this? We’ve been conditioned to believe love comes with clarity where everything feels undeniable and certain. But what if that moment never comes? In this episode, I’m unpacking the myth of “when you know, you know.” I share how love, in my experience, was never instant or overwhelming. We also explore the concept of love being a choice instead of a feeling, what ACTUALLY matters when choosing a partner, and how faith plays a role in our relationships.  FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

Culture tells women that choosing home, family, and softness means giving something up. That to be domesticated is to be oppressed, outdated, or diminished. But what if that narrative is wrong? What if the life the world calls “small” is actually sacred? In this episode, I’m reframing domestication through a spiritual lens. Not as submission without agency, but as intentional stewardship. We talk about the fear of losing identity, the shift from independence to interdependence in marriage, and why caring for a home and family is not passive work, but powerful, purpose-filled responsibility. I share how becoming a wife and mother changed my view of success, ambition, and fulfillment, and why the quiet work that no one applauds is often the work God honors most. If you’ve ever felt tension around choosing family, homemaking, or a slower, softer life, this conversation is for you. Domestication is not about shrinking. It’s about building. And there is nothing more sacred than that.

Jesus said the world would recognize His followers not by their opinions, politics, or ability to be right, but by their love. Yet today, Christians are more divided than ever. We argue, we condemn, we choose sides, and somewhere along the way, compassion has taken a back seat. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about what it means to love others as Jesus commanded, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when culture tells us to harden our hearts. We talk about empathy, humility, and servitude in a time of political tension, fear, and separation, and why distancing ourselves from the pain of others dehumanizes their experience. Through Scripture and reflection, this episode challenges us to examine whether we’re more concerned with being right or being Christ-like. Because love isn’t optional for a disciple, it’s the evidence. FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 🤍

In this episode, we’re talking about the gap between who you are right now and who you desire to be, and how habits, routines, and daily obedience quietly close that gap. Using Proverbs 31 as a framework, we break down what it actually means to become a woman who is trustworthy, wise, and rooted in her faith without performance or pressure. This conversation isn’t about copying a lifestyle or checking boxes. It’s about developing character. We’re working backwards from the woman you’re praying to become and building the routines that naturally produce her so your habits reflect your identity. If you’ve been praying for a different life but feel unsure how to prepare for it, this episode is an invitation to live differently, move intentionally, and become the woman God can trust with the things you’re asking for. FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review 🤍

Wanting change isn’t the same as choosing it... Last week, we talked about aligning our goals with God—but alignment alone doesn’t change your life. Your choices do. The next step is learning how to move differently in our everyday lives.  In this episode, we’re talking about why so many of us stay stuck in the same cycles—even when we want better—and how real change begins with repentance, discipline, and daily decisions. We’ll explore how repeated choices create repeated outcomes, why conviction without action keeps us stuck, and how changing your environment can either support or sabotage the life you’re praying for. This conversation is about turning intention into action and allowing your behavior to reflect what you say you want. If you’ve been praying for change but struggling to see it show up in your life, this episode is an invitation to stop waiting until you feel ready—and start choosing differently today. FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review 🤍

January pushes us to move faster, dream bigger, and set goals rooted in pressure. But what if the goal this year isn’t more ambition—what if it’s alignment? In this episode, we’re talking about how to set goals from a place of faith instead of fear. I’m walking you through the difference between hustle-led goals and faith-led goals, how to discern whether a desire is from God or from comparison, and how to align your goals with what God wants for you.  This episode is a roadmap for anyone who has vision—or wants clarity—on how to pursue growth with God at the center. If you’re tired of striving, second-guessing, or chasing goals that cost you your peace, this conversation is for you. FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod   @mariahclayton_   Don't forget to leave a 5 star review!

Happy new year!! I missed you guys so much on my break, but I'm back and ready to chat with my girls ❤️ Today I'm sharing all of the goals I have for 2026. We’re talking spiritual growth, personal habits, relationships, motherhood, and the mindset shifts I’m carrying into the year! Can't wait for all this year has to offer and the amazing conversations that will be had on the pod.  FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating!

As the year comes to a close, many of us are carrying things we were never meant to take into the next season. Expectations. Guilt. Responsibilities that drain us. Relationships that no longer align. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to release without guilt and trust God with what we’re letting go of.  We explore how letting go is not failure or weakness, but an act of faith and obedience, and how making space is often the first step toward peace, rest, and what God wants to do next.  If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin heading into the new year, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip and trust that everything will still be okay. FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

So many of us live in the space of almost — almost healed, almost disciplined, almost obedient to what God asked us to do. But what we don’t realize is that “almost” still costs us something. In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden price of settling for halfway — the opportunities we miss, the growth we delay, and the peace we forfeit when we don’t fully commit to what we’ve been called to. Because the truth is, partial obedience is still disobedience, and almost becoming who God created you to be is still missing the mark. This episode will challenge you to stop living in the in-between — to stop standing at the edge of your breakthrough — and finally step into the fullness of who you are meant to be. FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

Life has a way of piling things on all at once. The to-do list gets longer, the responsibilities get heavier, and suddenly you’re just trying to keep your head above water. This episode is for the days when you’re stretched thin, worn out, and wondering how you’re supposed to keep going when life feels like too much. And more importantly, we’re learning how to breathe again — how to pause, recenter, and invite God into the chaos instead of trying to manage it on our own. If you’ve been overwhelmed, overstimulated, or overcommitted lately, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and you’re not meant to carry everything by yourself. Let’s slow down, zoom out, and find calm in the chaos. FOLLOW US:  @girlsirlpod @mariahclayton_ Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating!