Lisa is a wife, cat mom, mental health advocate, chronic pain warrior, & an anti-diet culture enthusiast. Her entire career has been in political campaigns and she identifies with the Republican Party. We questioned her beliefs as a Republican, how people can step into the polls more informed, advice for those struggling with their mental health, and encouragement for being confident in your own body! Follow on IG @lisakotstutzman & check out her creative account on IG @louiseandlavender.

Bre & Manda dive into a deep conversation about:

1. Why you should care about things that don't directly affect you

2. How to recover after you deconstruct your faith

3. Her passion for LGBTQ+ advocacy

4. The 2016 election

5. Conscious parenting

& so much more! 

Follow Bre's blog at www.breannalane.com and connect with her on Instagram @breannalane

Referenced passage in episode: Matthew 9:14-17

Dr. Deb Gorton is Manda's neighbor in Chicago who has her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Tune in to hear Deb open up about being adopted as an infant and how her mom tragically died by suicide 12 years ago. She shares what it's like being a counselor, insight about mental illness, tips for decision-making, wrestling with singleness, and more. Follow Deb and purchase a copy of her latest book Embracing Uncomfortable.

*Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse* Brittaney is a lover of Jesus, iced coffee, & unsupervised trips to Target. She is a wife, mom, interior designer & adoption advocate. She is the founder of Fostering Love Co., which creates thoughtfully curated care packages for foster & adoptive families!

However, Brittaney's childhood holds a lot of pain. She opens up about sexual abuse and how it impacts her every single day. Her story is brutal and beautiful, heart wrenching and inspiring.

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Terence is a speaker, activist, author, & thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty. After living on the streets (with the permission and support of his family) for one month, he & his wife started Love Beyond Walls, which exists to affirm the dignity of those who are experiencing homelessness & poverty. Terence shares what he's learned & what it means to be a servant leader with encouragement from Mark 10:45.

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What would change in your life if you were to believe that you're already good? If you stopped striving to be thinner or to attain more followers? In this 8 minute episode, Manda challenges listeners to live soul-consciously instead of self-consciously. Follow her @mandacarpenter.

Erica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her twenties just nine months after getting married. She courageously opens up about how she received the diagnosis and what life's been like ever since; particularly how it has impacted her marriage and career.

Embo is a bold and resilient young woman who has endured so much trauma throughout her 22 years of life. A former foster youth, she shares about coming into foster care and aging out at 18 years old. Embo also opens up about her faith, Congolese heritage, the Church, and injustice in our world currently. Listen to her story and perspective on life. Be inspired and challenged to steward your privilege well. Follow her @embopriscilla.

Ali got married at 21-years-old and divorced at 23-years-old. She grew up in a cult-like Christian community, where she was raised not to trust her own instincts. After leaving her hometown and deconstructing her faith, Ali grew closer to God and more attuned with her gifts than ever before. She went on to live in Rwanda for several years, absorbing all that the beautiful country has to offer while healing, lettering, and speaking up about mental health. Follow Ali and her work here.

Manda and her pastor, Jeanne Stevens, discuss what it's like to be a female pastor, the evolution of faith, what to do if you're feeling far from God, marriage advice and more!

Jeanne is one of the lead pastors of Soul City Church in Chicago’s dynamic West Loop neighborhood, which she and her husband, Jarrett, started in 2010. In addition to pastoring Soul City Church, Jeanne finds great joy in being a wife to Jarrett of 24 years, and a mom to her son, Elijah, and daughter, Gigi. Follow her on Instagra