Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has a platform. And somehow....everyone is yelling. In this episode, we talk about why constant divisive commentary is spiritually exhausting, how distraction can look very productive, and how discernment often sounds a lot less dramatic than social media would have you believe.

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Spoiler alert: if it steals your peace and pulls your focus off God, it might not be wisdom - it might just be noise.

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If you grew up thinking Advent was just the cute cardboard box with tiny chocolates or toys, SAME. But Advent is actually this beautiful, biblical sense of expectation, hope and preparing our hearts for Jesus (and nobody told us)! So in today's episode, we're breaking it all down in the most real way possible that even our December, sleep-deprived brains can fully understand.

We'll walk through what Advent actually means, why it matters, and how to practice without becoming the Pinterest mom of Bethlehem. Scripture references included, theology degree NOT required.

Hit play - Jesus is coming, ready or not!

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In this episode, we're diving straight into one of the most underrated moments in Top Gun: Maverick. That line - "I don't like that look, Mav." And Maverick's response? "It's the only one I got."

Listen, that line hit me different this time. Because so many of us spend our whole lives trying to change our 'look' - our personality, our softness, our instinct, the way God wired us....because someone, somewhere, told us they didn't like it. We twist ourselves into whatever version feels the most acceptable, the least embarrassing, the least "too much".

But what if the very thing people criticized in you....is the exact thing God wants to use?

We're going there. We're talking comformity, overthinking, calling on Psalm 139, and how the Holy Spirit nudges us just like Maverick tells Rooster: "Don't think. Just do."

We'll talk about how your empathy isn't a flaw. Why your fire isn't "too much." Why your sensitivity might actually be a GIFT that was never meant to be hidden. And why your "only look" - the one you've been apologizing for - is the one God handcrafted for your exact mission.

If you've ever felt pressured to be someone else...if you've ever been told you're too emotional, too loud, too sensitive, too quiet, too different....this episode is meant for you. Truly.

If this episode encouraged you, it would mean the world if you'd leave a quick review. It takes ten seconds, but it helps this podcast reach the people who actually need it. And if someone came to mind while you were listening - please send it to them! That's how this community grows, friend to friend, one honest share at a time.

Sometimes the old version of you shows up before you even realize what's happening. One minute you're trying to walk with God, stay sober, stay steady, and the next you're singing college throwback songs with your fam in Florida, waking up slightly hungover and wondering what the heck just happened.

In this episode, I'm getting real about the tug-of-war between who you used to be and who God is calling you to become. The GOOD you, the one aligned with God, peace, clarity and purpose is worth fighting for (and she's closer than you think)!

If you've ever felt the pull between the "hood you" (old habits, old coping, old comfort) and the "good you" (your healed, redeemed, God-led self), this one is for you! It'll make you laugh, reflect, and maybe feel a little seen in the best way!

Sometimes God doesn’t swoop in and save the day, He just sits with you in the fire and makes sure you don’t burn. We’re talking Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego today, the GOATS when it comes to not bowing down to things of this world. They have the kind of faith that trusts no matter what - we could learn a thing or two from them!

Because sometimes He pulls you out… and sometimes He just makes you fireproof. Either way, He’s right there with you.

You don't have to be someone's Savior. Your job is to plant the seed, not change the heart. In this episode, we're talking about what happens when we mix our role with God's - and how freeing it is to finally let that go. Whether it's your friend, spouse, kids, or the one person you've been praying will "get it", this is your reminder: you're not failing if they're not changing. You're just planting seeds, and that's exactly what God asked you to do.

Okay y'all, my audio sounds rough on this one and I have no clue why 😭. It sounded perfect in my headphones while we were recording (like always) but something funky happened. I'm blaming it on the enemy because this convo is too good not to share.

My girl Kayla joins me to share some wild "only God" moments - the kind that give you chills and remind you He's still working in big, beautiful ways. We talk about His timing. His faithfulness, and how the stories we live through become the ones that help someone else believe again (not to mention, how Kayla found out she was having twins, spoiler, it wasn't the doctor).

So turn it up, tune out the glitch, and let's talk about what God's done and what He's still doing!

If you've ever opened your Bible, squinted at the pages and thought "what in the Leviticus is going on??" - same. In this episode, we'll break down where to actually start (spoiler: NOT Genesis), what kind of Bible won't make your eyes glaze over, and the little "accessories" that make reading feel more like quiet time and less like homework. Grab your iced latte, your highlighters, and let's get in the Word (minus the pressure ofc).

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