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Some nights fear keeps us awake, replaying every worst-case scenario. What if the answer isn't trying harder to "fear not," but learning to remember? This week's episode explores the surprising connection between fear and the faithfulness of God. Tune in for more! Click HERE for this episodes blog post.

We all know what it feels like to be grateful. But what if gratitude is meant to become something we do? Tune in to the latest episode to discover a simple practice that can turn gratitude into a deeper, daily way of giving thanks as you follow Jesus. Click HERE for this episode's blog post.

What does my grandpa’s death have to teach me about community? More than I expected! This is a reflection on the cost of needing one another—and why, despite the inconvenience, sacrifice, and heartbreak, we were made for community. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

What if your identity isn’t something you achieve—but something you receive? This post explores how Scripture redefines who we are in Christ, beyond success, failure, or circumstance, and why the most unshakable truth is that we are beloved children of God. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the goals, routines, and expectations of a fresh start? Here’s the permission you might need this season: some beats not—doing a little is always better than giving up altogether. Tune in for more! Click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ for the blog version of this episode.

What draws people to faith? Across generations, the answer shifts—but the longing remains the same: truth, goodness, and beauty. This post explores how each reveals the heart of God and why our cultural moment may be circling us back to truth all over again. Tune in for more! Click ⁠HERE⁠ for the blog version of this episode.

One year into the blog relaunch! I’ve learned that faithfulness often matters more than polish, conviction more than attention, and gratitude more than growth. This post reflects on the lessons of showing up week after week—through fear, joy, a very deep love for Scripture—and what God has been shaping along the way. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Turning 40 felt like the perfect excuse to explore why the number 40 appears so often in Scripture. From Noah to Moses to Jesus, this post traces the themes of testing, formation, and faith. Then wraps with four bonus things I wish I could tell my younger self before stepping into this next season. (Plus childhood photos for extra nostalgia.) Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Waiting is hard—especially when you’re convinced you’ve reached the end of your capacity. But what if the eleventh hour isn’t evidence that God forgot you, but the very place where he’s doing his deepest work? Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Have you ever felt like you keep messing up your faith even when you’re trying your best? This episode explores what happens when we repent, believe, and follow but still fall short. Failure isn’t the end, but it is part of the rhythm.So maybe faith isn’t about getting it right but returning to Jesus again and again. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Have you ever started reading Leviticus and quickly felt lost? This episode explores why some Old Testament laws still matter while others don’t—and how understanding the difference can actually deepen our faith. What if making sense of these laws help us to see God more clearly?Maybe it’s simpler and more meaningful than you think. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Have you ever felt like you needed to have the “right words” before coming to God? This episode explores the story of Hannah: a woman who shows us what it looks like to pray with raw honesty, to trust God in the waiting, and to surrender even our deepest desires.Maybe God isn’t asking for polished prayers… maybe he’s inviting you to come as you are. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Have you built your life around something you were sure would hold, only to watch it fall apart?  This episode explores disappointments that shake us… the relationships, plans, and expectations we place our hope in that were never meant to carry that weight. And what if those moments of instability are not random but intentional? Maybe the shaking isn’t meant to destroy you… maybe it’s meant to lead you to something unshakable. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episode.

Does prayer actually work—or are your prayers just hitting the ceiling? In this episode, we unpack the power of prayer, move beyond “thoughts & prayers,” and rediscover how honest, Scripture-shaped prayer can transform your relationship with God. Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this episide.

Why does David ask God for joy after committing some of the worst sins recorded in Scripture?In this episode, we dive into Psalm 51 and ask: What if the freedom we’re searching for isn’t found in trying harder… but in rediscovering that God himself is our joy? Tune in for more! Click HERE for the blog version of this epidose.