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Send us Fan Mail N°168 — Let’s Talk Relationships: Forgiveness, Resentment & Accountability It’s easy to point the finger at someone else - to focus on what they did wrong, how they hurt us, or why we’re justified in feeling the way we do. But how often do we stop and ask where we could have been better? This episode started as a conversation about taking accountability in our relationships and turned into a much bigger conversation about forgiveness, resentment, pride, and what our relationships start to look like when Christ is actually at the center of them. We talk about why “just cut them off” isn’t always the answer, how easy it is to hold onto hurt, and the importance of being humble enough to recognize where we might be wrong too. Because when Christ is at the center, it changes the way we love people. We learn to forgive instead of resent, apologize instead of always defend ourselves, put our pride aside, and extend the same grace to others that we’ve been given ourselves. None of us are going to get relationships right all the time—but there’s so much growth that can happen when we’re willing to look inward too. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°167 — What It Really Means to Lose Your Life for Christ “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” — Matthew 16:25 We’ve heard this verse so many times, but lately we’ve been asking ourselves: what does it actually mean to lose your life for Christ? Because for us, it hasn’t looked like one huge sacrifice. It’s looked like the Lord slowly asking us to let go of the things we want to hold onto—the way we want to live, the things we find our identity in, our comfort, our plans, our pride, and even things we genuinely enjoy. In this episode, we’re sharing what that has actually looked like in our own lives, the places where obedience has been hard, and what we’re learning about choosing Him even when our flesh wants something else. And maybe that’s the part of this verse we never fully understood before: every time we thought the Lord was asking us to lose something, He was actually leading us into more. More freedom. More peace. More of who He created us to be. And most importantly, more of Him. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°166 — The Secret to Unshakable Confidence Confidence has been something we’ve talked about a lot on this podcast, but over the past year, our understanding of what it actually means to be confident has completely changed. For years, we believed confidence came from keeping promises to yourself. Getting the workout in. Being disciplined. Accomplishing what you said you were going to accomplish. Showing up as the person you said you wanted to be. But what happens when you don’t? What happens when you miss the workout? When you don’t hit the goal? When you’re not as productive as you think you should be? When you don’t look the way you want to look, achieve what you thought you would, or show up as the “best” version of yourself? In this episode, we’re talking about where true, unshakable confidence actually comes from - and sharing how our own understanding of confidence has completely shifted as we’ve grown closer to Christ. We get into the things we unknowingly tied our worth to, what happened when some of those things started to fall away, and the realization that has completely changed the way we see ourselves. This episode is an invitation to rethink everything you’ve been taught about confidence and discover what it looks like to build it on something the world can’t take away. Listen now! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°165 — To the Christian Girl Who’s Tired of Being Single If you’re in a season of singleness, wondering when you’ll meet your person, questioning where he could possibly be, or struggling to understand why God still has you here, this episode is for you. We’re talking all about singleness, dating, relationships, and what it really looks like to trust God with the desires of your heart. From Kateri being five years into her relationship to Isabelle being newly in a relationship after a year that completely transformed her faith, we’re sharing what both seasons have taught us about love, discernment, surrender, and God’s timing. We talk about the fear that maybe there really is no one out there for you, dating people who seem perfect on paper but never feel quite right, learning to stop trying to figure out where or how you’re going to meet someone, and realizing that a season of waiting may actually be a season of preparation. This isn’t an episode about how to find a boyfriend. It’s a conversation about becoming the woman God is calling you to be, trusting Him with what you cannot see, and learning to live fully in the season He has you in right now. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°164 — Prayer Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated Over the past year, the way we pray has changed so much. We used to talk often about going on long prayer walks and speaking to God almost like we were calling a friend—sharing every thought, feeling, worry, and question. That was such a beautiful part of our faith, but eventually, prayer sometimes started to feel overwhelming. We felt pressure to have something to say, and when we didn’t, we weren’t always sure what prayer was supposed to look like. In this episode, we’re sharing an honest update on our prayer lives and how God has opened our eyes to the many different ways prayer can exist. It doesn’t always have to be long, perfectly focused, or complicated. Sometimes it is a quiet moment, a simple sentence, going to Mass, or just becoming more aware of God throughout your day. This is a conversation about growing in prayer, letting go of some of the pressure we placed on it, and learning that our relationship with God can continue to change and deepen through every season. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°163 — How Daily Mass Has Changed Our Faith Over the past several months, daily Mass has become one of the most meaningful parts of our week. Whether we’re able to go once or twice or make it every day, we’ve seen how spending that intentional time with Jesus has transformed our relationship with God in ways we never expected. In this episode, we’re sharing why we started going, what we’ve experienced, and why we believe daily Mass is such a beautiful practice for anyone looking to grow deeper in their faith. Our hope is simple: that this conversation encourages you to give it a try and experience it for yourself! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail Doing Your Part and Letting God Do His In this episode, we're talking about something that's been on our minds lately: the balance between taking action and surrendering to God. We've always believed that if you have goals, dreams, or something you're working toward, you have to be willing to take the first step. But lately, we've also been realizing that surrender doesn't stop once you've started. We have an open conversation about what it looks like to trust God not just with the outcome, but with the process too. Whether it's work, relationships, or just everyday life, we're learning that we don't have to carry everything on our own or feel like every next step is completely up to us. This is just an honest conversation about where we're at in our faith and how we're learning to balance taking action while continuing to trust God along the way. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°161 - Does Work-Life Balance Actually Exist? In this episode, we’re having a very honest conversation about what balance looks like in this current season of our lives. We’ve both been asked how we “do it all,” and the truth is, we don’t always feel like we do... We talk about how priorities shift throughout different seasons of life and how balance doesn’t necessarily mean giving equal time and energy to everything all at once. Right now, we’re in a season of building — growing our businesses, strengthening our relationships with God, our families, and the people we love most & learning to be okay with the fact that not everything can take center stage at the same time. This isn’t a conversation about having all the answers or finding the perfect formula. It’s simply an honest reflection on navigating busy seasons, being intentional with your time, and giving yourself grace as your priorities evolve. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°160 - Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life In this episode, we're talking about something we've both been thinking about a lot lately: being more present in our everyday lives. As summer approaches, it's easy to get caught up in what's next, whether that's next week's plans, your to-do list, future goals, or worries that haven't even happened yet. We found ourselves coming back to the quote, "Get out of your head and into your life," and it sparked a conversation about how often we can miss the moments right in front of us because we're already thinking about what's coming next. This isn't a conversation about being perfect at staying present. It's something we're actively working on ourselves. We talk about slowing down, saying yes to experiences, embracing this season of life, and making sure we don't look back at the end of summer wishing we had been more engaged in the moments we were living. A simple reminder to be where your feet are and not miss the life that's happening right now! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°159 - How to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action  In this episode, we’re talking about a quote that completely shifted the way we think about taking action: “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” So often, we think we need full clarity, certainty, and a perfect plan before we begin something, but in reality, waiting for all the answers is usually what keeps us stuck. We have a really open conversation about action paralysis, overthinking, fear of getting it wrong, and how we’ve started learning that clarity usually comes after you take the first step, not before. Whether it’s business, faith, relationships, goals, or everyday life, so much of growth comes from moving forward before you feel fully ready and trusting that the path will reveal itself as you go. This episode is really just a reminder that you don’t need to have your entire life figured out to begin. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply take the next step in front of you! Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°158 — Busy is a Blessing! In this episode, we’re talking about the busy seasons of life and how easy it is to slip into feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or mentally checked out when everything starts piling up. Whether it’s work, family, events, opportunities, or just the pace of life this time of year, it can sometimes feel like we’re moving so fast that we forget to actually live the moments we once prayed for. This conversation is really about shifting perspective and learning how to see busyness differently. Instead of only focusing on the stress that can come with it, we reflect on how beautiful it is to have full calendars, meaningful relationships, growing careers, and people and places that make life feel full. We talk about staying present, embracing the season you’re in, and finding gratitude in the middle of the chaos instead of rushing through it. A reminder to slow down enough to realize that even the overwhelming moments can still be blessings. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°157 — Your Career is NOT Your Calling In this episode, we talked about something that completely shifted the way we view purpose, success, and what it actually means to live out God’s plan for our lives: your career is not your calling. So many of us put immense pressure on our jobs, titles, achievements, and productivity because we believe our worth and purpose are tied to what we do. But what happens if that thing is taken away? What happens if the career changes, the dream shifts, or the door closes? Does that mean we no longer have a purpose? We don’t think so. Your true calling is not a job title, it’s the posture of your heart. In this episode, we dive deep into what that really means. This was one of those conversations that left us thinking long after we stopped recording it, and we have a feeling it’s going to do the same for a lot of you. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°156 — Where to Begin with Non-Toxic Living (Our Top 3 Swaps) In this episode, we’re talking about where to start when it comes to non-toxic living. We know how overwhelming this space can feel, especially when it seems like you have to change everything all at once. That’s not realistic, and it’s not the approach we’ve taken either. We share three non-toxic swaps that we think are great places to begin — simple changes that can help you move in the right direction without feeling like you need to completely overhaul your life overnight. This is something we’ve been working on for years, and we’re still learning and making changes as we go. This conversation is really just about taking it one step at a time. You don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to do everything at once. It’s about progress, not perfection, and finding what works for you. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°155 — What We Took Away from Lent This Year In this episode, we’re having a really open and honest conversation about our faith and how it’s been feeling lately. We didn’t go into this planning to talk about it, but it naturally came up as we reflected on Holy Week and how deeply it impacted us this year. Even though Lent has ended, the way we showed up during that time — especially during Holy Week — has carried into our everyday lives in a way we didn’t expect. There’s been a different sense of peace, calmness, and clarity that’s been hard to ignore. We talk about what it’s felt like to go deeper in our faith, to surrender more fully, and how that has shifted not just how we view Lent, but how we live day to day. It’s a reminder that even if you’ve grown up in your faith, there’s always more to learn, more to understand, and more to experience when you truly lean into it. This is just a real conversation about where we’re at, what we’ve been feeling, and how our relationship with God continues to grow and change. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!

Send us Fan Mail N°154 — Things We’re Still Working On (and Probably Always Will Be) In this episode, we’re opening up about the things we’re still working on — the parts of our lives that aren’t perfect, even though we talk about health, faith, discipline, and growth every day. It’s easy to assume that once you learn something or build certain habits, it just becomes second nature. But the truth is, a lot of this is something we’re still navigating in real time. There are still days where things feel harder, where we fall short of who we want to be, or where we have to catch ourselves and reset. This conversation is about being honest about that. About recognizing that growth isn’t linear, and that struggling with something doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong — it means you’re human. For us, it’s always been less about getting everything perfect and more about continuing to show up, learn, and get a little bit better each day. Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel & follow us on Instagram!