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Episode 29 | Change Won’t Always Be This New: Faith, Feeling Lost, and Learning the Roads of a New Season

Have you ever stepped into a new season of life and suddenly felt completely lost?

A move.

Everything is unfamiliar — the rhythms, the people, the expectations — and you start wondering why something that felt so right suddenly feels so confusing.

In this episode of the What the Heaven? Podcast, we’re talking about what it means to follow God into a new season… and why feeling lost doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong place.

Through a story about getting completely lost on a 15-minute drive that turned into a three-hour journey through the winding backroads of Vermont, we explore how learning new terrain in life is a lot like learning new roads.

At first everything feels overwhelming.

But slowly… you begin to recognize the turns.

You learn the patterns.

If you are walking through change, transition, or uncertainty, this episode will remind you that:

✨ Being lost doesn’t mean you’re failing

Sometimes you're not lost — you're just learning the map God is giving you.

This episode will encourage anyone navigating:

• Life transitions

Take a deep breath, friend.

You're not failing.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded that God is guiding your path even when the way forward feels unfamiliar.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 Featuring music by⁠ The Atomic Age⁠

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

Season 2 Episode 28 | When Change Triggers Anxiety: Why Your Body Reacts During Big Life Transitions (Christian Nervous System Healing)

Have you ever stepped into a new season with God…only to feel like your body is completely freaking out?

Racing heart.

When big life changes happen, your nervous system sometimes takes time to catch up with what God is doing in your life.

In this episode of the What the Heaven? Podcast, we talk about the physical side of spiritual growth — why major change can trigger anxiety symptoms, stress responses, and emotional overwhelm…even when you're walking in obedience to God.

Your body isn’t rejecting your calling.

Sometimes God is releasing old stress patterns, fears, and thought cycles so you can heal and become the person He is shaping you to be.

And the good news?

This season won’t last forever.

Just like Jesus describes in John 15:2, pruning is temporary — and it always leads to growth.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why big life transitions can cause anxiety and physical symptoms

If you're navigating a season of stress, anxiety, health reactions, or emotional overwhelm while following God, this episode will remind you that your body is not broken — it's adjusting.

Your pruning season won’t last forever.

Your blooming season is coming.

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Season 2 Episode 27-

Have you ever prayed for change… and then waited.

In this episode of What the Heaven?, we’re talking about the slow middle season — the space between obedience and outcome. The part no one glamorizes. The part where you’re doing what God asked, but nothing seems to be moving.

If you’re in a season of:

• waiting on a move

This episode is for you.

We’re unpacking what it looks like to trust God when change is taking longer than you expected, how to stay faithful when progress feels invisible, and why slow growth doesn’t mean spiritual failure.

Because sometimes the delay isn’t denial.

If you feel stuck, forgotten, or frustrated in your faith journey — press play.

You’re not behind.

It's just a slow journey.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 Featuring music by⁠ The Atomic Age⁠

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

Season 2 Episode 26 | Overwhelmed and Obedient: Following God When Change Feels Exhausting (Mark 4:35–41)

What happens when you follow God… and the change still feels exhausting?

In Episode 26 of What the Heaven?, I share a raw and unfiltered look at what obedience actually felt like this year — not polished, not triumphant, but overwhelmed.

Exactly one year after leaving a toxic environment and moving halfway across the country with chronic health challenges, financial pressure, and two French bulldogs, I started working full time again. Instead of feeling victorious, I had a breakdown in my chiropractor’s office. I was so exhausted I almost drove our new car into a cement pole.

This episode is about that kind of tired.

The kind where your nervous system remembers survival.

Using the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35–41, we talk about:

• Why obedience to God does not guarantee ease

You can be overwhelmed and still obedient.

If you’re a Christian woman navigating change, burnout, or a season of rebuilding after something hard, this episode will remind you: the storm doesn’t cancel the calling. It might just be part of the journey.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 Featuring music by⁠ The Atomic Age⁠

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

25 | Waiting on God’s Timing When Your Prayers Feel Delayed (Genesis 21:1–7)

Have you ever felt like you heard from God clearly… but the change you prayed for still hasn’t happened?

In this episode, we’re talking about waiting on God’s timing, trusting Him when your prayers feel delayed, and holding onto faith when life isn’t changing as quickly as you hoped. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 21:1–7, we explore what it looks like to believe God’s promises even after long seasons of waiting.

I’m sharing our personal story of leaving Iowa after a painful job situation, praying for direction, sensing God leading us to Vermont, and then waiting nearly three years for the door to open. Even after the move, our first year was filled with health struggles, financial stress, car troubles, and emotional exhaustion — yet God was still working behind the scenes.

If you’re:

This episode will encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus, stay surrendered to God’s will, and remember that delayed change does not mean denied promises.

God’s timing is never rushed — but it is always faithful.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 Featuring music by⁠ The Atomic Age⁠

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

Season 2 Episode #24 | Restart Spiritual Disciplines When You Feel Spiritually Distant from God

*Have you stopped praying regularly… stopped reading your Bible… and then started feeling spiritually distant from God?

In this episode, we’re talking honestly about what happens when your spiritual disciplines fall apart — and how we can gently start rebuilding Christian habits like prayer, Bible reading, and quiet time with God.

I’m sharing my own experience of realizing I don’t have strong spiritual routines right now, and my heart to rebuild daily spiritual disciplines in 2026 without guilt, shame, or unrealistic pressure.

This episode will help you take small, grace-filled steps back into Christian spiritual habits that draw you closer to Jesus.

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Friend, if you feel spiritually dry, distracted, or disconnected from God — you are not alone, and you are not too far gone. You can rebuild your relationship with God one small discipline at a time.

This is your invitation to start again just as I am!

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 Featuring music by⁠ The Atomic Age⁠

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

23 | Epiphany, Fasting, and Transformation: Pressing Pause for God’s Clarity

Celebrate and remember the day of Epiphany with me as I share why January is all about fasting, prayer, and spiritual alignment. In this special episode, I discuss joining Transformation Church's 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting in a focused season of seeking God, pressing pause on life’s distractions, and preparing for Season 2 of the podcast, launching February 2026.

Learn why slowing down and stepping back can be the boldest act of faith, and how fasting and prayer can create space for clarity, transformation, and renewed vision in your life. I also close the episode with a powerful prayer, inviting God to refine, realign, and empower us for what’s next.

Whether you’re navigating a season of spiritual reset, seeking guidance during fasting, or looking to grow stronger in faith, this episode will inspire and equip you to press pause with purpose.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Tuesday + Friday starting back again in February 2026, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

Join me and Transformation Nation in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting - To Learn More about this CLICK HERE

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 Featuring music by⁠ The Atomic Age⁠

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

 PODMAS Day 25 | Jesus Changed Everything- How to Navigate Change with God (Luke 2)

* Podmas Day 25 celebrates all the change God brought to life through the gift of Jesus’ birth. We don’t have to fear change - in fact....maybe God is doing a new thing! 

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Tuesday + Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

⛄ Don’t miss a day of Podmas 2025! Sign up for my email list on my What the Heaven Stan Store — your hub for all things Podmas, devotionals, coaching, and community resources that help you fight back with faith.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

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🎵PODMAS Intro and Outro Music by:

Song: Christmas Spirit

Composer: Silverman Sound Studios

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Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

 PODMAS Day 24 | God’s Love is Low (Luke 2) 

* Podmas Day 24 explores the humility of Christ’s love. Learn how God came low to lift you up and how His example inspires your own heart.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Tuesday + Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

⛄ Don’t miss a day of Podmas 2025! Sign up for my email list on my What the Heaven Stan Store — your hub for all things Podmas, devotionals, coaching, and community resources that help you fight back with faith.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 What the Heaven? Podcast Intro and Outro Music by The Atomic Age

🎵PODMAS Intro and Outro Music by:

Song: Christmas Spirit

Composer: Silverman Sound Studios

Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilvermanSound

License: Creative Commons (BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

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Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀

PODMAS Day 23 | God Can Handle You- Partnering with God as Your Full Unique Self (Luke 2)

* Podmas Day 23 reminds you that nothing about you overwhelms God. Every emotion, struggle, and triumph is known and loved by Him.

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Welcome to the “What the Heaven? Podcast” — where millennial women face life’s toughest battles with raw honesty and unshakable hope.

Let’s be real: life hits hard. Faith gets messy. But that doesn’t mean we tap out.

Here, we bring our heartbreak, doubts, and questions straight to Jesus — with authenticity and vulnerability — and then we gear up. We put on the armor of God, stand firm, and step back into the fight with courage.

I’m Riley Shour, and every Tuesday + Friday, we’re keeping it real about the chaos and the comeback — because your faith was built for this fight.

⛄ Don’t miss a day of Podmas 2025! Sign up for my email list on my What the Heaven Stan Store — your hub for all things Podmas, devotionals, coaching, and community resources that help you fight back with faith.

So hit follow, grab your armor, and let’s grow through what we’re going through!

🎵 What the Heaven? Podcast Intro and Outro Music by The Atomic Age

🎵PODMAS Intro and Outro Music by:

Song: Christmas Spirit

Composer: Silverman Sound Studios

Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/SilvermanSound

License: Creative Commons (BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Save more with a high yield savings account from SoFi- sign up here and get a $25 bonus!

Until next time friend… keep your faith fiery and your eyes fixed on Jesus! 🔥✝️👀