In this heartfelt episode of The Preserve Podcast, Ashleigh sits down with Sarah and Mary Beth from the Trustworthy Podcast for an honest conversation about womanhood, insecurity, community, healing, and delighting in the Lord.

The conversation begins with the story behind Trustworthy Podcast and how God led Sarah and Mary Beth into creating a space for vulnerable, truth-filled conversations that encourage people who may feel isolated or unseen.

From there, the discussion naturally unfolds into themes of identity, women’s retreats, comparison, and the pressure many women feel in social settings. The group reflects on how insecurity often stems from self-focus and fear of judgment, while true freedom comes from seeing others through God’s eyes and recognizing that everyone deeply desires to be loved and known.

The heart of the episode centers around Psalm 27 and the theme of delighting in the Lord. Sarah vulnerably shares her testimony of walking through PTSD and how Psalm 27:13–14 became an anchor of hope during one of the darkest seasons of her life.

Together, the women explore what it means to:

• Bring hidden struggles into the light
• Renew your mind through God’s truth
• Shift from inward focus to outward love
• Find joy in daily sacrifice and motherhood
• Understand that delighting in God transforms our desires

The episode is filled with practical wisdom, personal stories, Scripture, laughter, and encouragement for anyone wrestling with fear, shame, anxiety, insecurity, or spiritual exhaustion. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that God is always near, always faithful, and always inviting us to seek Him.

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In this short, reflective episode of The Preserve Podcast, we slow down and reset our minds on what’s true.

Drawing from Isaiah 26:3, this episode unpacks what “perfect peace” really means, a deep, steady, unshakable peace that isn’t dependent on circumstances. But here’s the tension: that kind of peace doesn’t come naturally. Our minds drift. They follow fear, noise, and whatever feels familiar.

Using the powerful image of salmon swimming upstream, we explore what it actually looks like to renew your mind. It’s not passive. It’s a daily decision to go against the current, to return to truth, and to align your thoughts with what God says about you.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in negative patterns, disconnected from who you know you are in Christ, or overwhelmed by the noise of life, this episode is a simple but direct encouragement: you can choose a different direction.

Peace isn’t found by accident. It’s found by where you set your mind.

And even in chaos, that peace is available to you.

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Through Christian counseling and the “New Life in Christ” class at TGOCM.org, Brittney experienced a deep shift, realizing she is not the problem nor the solution, but that true freedom comes from Christ’s finished work. Stepping away from social media and the fitness industry created space for truth to replace noise, allowing her to rebuild her identity on who God says she is rather than appearance or performance.

The conversation explores:

• The damaging impact of early body image messaging and industry pressure
• The hidden weight of “performing” in fitness and social media
• Postpartum struggles and surrendering control
• The importance of pruning seasons for spiritual growth
• Breaking free from shame and embracing identity in Christ

Brittney now approaches motherhood with intentionality, speaking truth over her daughter’s identity beyond physical beauty. The episode closes with a strong message for women battling shame, reminding them that in Christ they are fully forgiven, pure, and already enough.

The central theme is clear: freedom comes from knowing and believing the truth, not striving to fix yourself.

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