In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my 14-year-old daughter, Eliza, to talk about something so many of us wrestle with - wanting to fast forward to the “next thing.” Eliza opens up about her desire to be where her older sisters are in life and the tension of feeling like she’s not there yet. Together, we explore what it means to not miss the season you’re in, how to stay present, and how to trust that God knows the desires of your heart and He’s not late.

In this episode, we unpack our recent family trip to New York City and the powerful lessons that came with it. Before we left, we were met with fear-based warnings and “what ifs”… but what we found when we arrived was something completely different.

From walking through Manhattan to taking in the lights of Times Square, we talk about how fear tries to steal joy before it even begins and how to overcome it with faith, discernment, and trusted counsel.

We share how important it is to step through fear, not sit in it, and how to live by wisdom not worry. You’ll hear why “you get what you look for” has become a new family motto, and how this trip reminded us to assume the best in people, not the worst.

This is a conversation about mindset, courage, and choosing to see the good, even when others tell you to be afraid.

Today’s episode is a special one … my 14-year-old daughter Eliza joins me for her very first podcast! We dive into a topic every young woman (and let’s be honest, every woman in general) faces: comparison.

We talk about how comparison is the thief of joy, how it shows up in our lives, and what we can do to work through it. Eliza shares her own thoughts as a teenager navigating school, social media, friendships and what it means to grow confident in who God says you are.

This is a fun conversation about learning to recognize your value, speak truth over your thoughts, and stop letting someone else’s highlight reel steal your joy.

Whether you’re 14 or 40, this one’s for you.