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Do you struggle with the fear of sharing your story—afraid of being judged, misunderstood, or rejected? In this episode of The Living Story, we explore why so many women hesitate to tell their stories and how God can transform fear into freedom.

Through the lens of Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel The Poet X, the biblical journeys of Jeremiah, Moses, and Esther, and my own personal reflections—from teaching and career shifts to singleness, family conflict, friendships, and creativity—we’ll uncover the patterns that keep us silent and the growth that comes when we step out in courage.

This episode is packed with scripture, storytelling, and practical encouragement to help you:

• Recognize the patterns of fear and silence in your own life
• Understand what the Bible teaches about using your voice
• Find healing and courage through faith, reflection, and action
• Take practical steps to share your story with confidence

If you’ve ever asked, “Who am I to share this?” or felt the pull to hide your testimony, this conversation will remind you that your story matters—and that God meets you right in the trembling.

Whether in family, work, relationships, or your creative journey, this episode will encourage you to honor the person you are becoming and embrace the sacred power of your voice.

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Perfectionism promises peace but leaves us exhausted.

In this episode of The Living Story, I share the quiet ways perfectionism shows up in our lives at work, in relationships, and in our faith, and how to finally let it go.

Through the sharp precision of Lessons in Chemistry’s Elizabeth Zott, the striving of Martha in Luke 10, the résumé of Paul, and the failure of Peter, we discover why God never asked us to be flawless, only faithful.

I also share personal stories from my classroom, my church kitchen, and this very podcast, where I struggled with trying to get everything “just right.”

If you have ever carried the weight of other people’s emotions, felt pressure to prove your worth, or hidden your “in-progress” self, this conversation is for you.

By the end, you will walk away with:
✅ Practical journal prompts to expose perfectionist lies
✅ Reflection steps to release what is not yours to carry
✅ Encouragement to choose presence over performance

It is time to stop striving for perfection and start resting in God’s presence.

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Do you keep replaying the same painful inner narrative? The one that whispers, “You’re not enough,” “You’ll never be loved,” or “This is just how it is”?

In this powerful episode of The Living Story, we explore how to stop rehearsing lies and start rewriting the truth with God. Featuring reflections on The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, the heartbreaking story of Tamar in 2 Samuel, and my personal journey of healing and reclaiming my voice, this episode is for anyone tired of being stuck in mental loops of shame, silence, or self-doubt.

You'll learn how fiction, scripture, and personal storytelling reveal the way forward and how God's voice gently rewrites what pain once authored.

💬 Topics include:
• Overcoming limiting beliefs and painful self-talk
• Finding freedom from cultural and generational narratives
• How God heals our voice, worth, and identity
• What The House on Mango Street and Tamar’s story teach us about reclaiming our story

Tune in to reflect, heal, and remember: you’re already living a story worth telling.

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