What do you do when the future you planned suddenly disappears?

In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, I sit down with Andrea Lindsay as she shares her powerful story of navigating a broken engagement, letting go of expectations, and learning to truly trust God’s plan.

Together, we talk about what it looks like to choose faith when your heart is hurting, how to find healing through Jesus Christ, and why some of life’s greatest disappointments can actually become sacred turning points.

If you’re in a season of waiting, heartbreak, or wondering why things didn’t work out the way you hoped—this episode will remind you that God is still working, and your story is not over.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Trusting God when life doesn’t go as planned

• Healing after a broken engagement

• The difference between testimony and true conversion

• Letting go of timelines and expectations

• Choosing faith when your heart and mind don’t align

• How God uses heartbreak to shape and refine us

• Finding joy even in seasons of loss and waiting

Talks Referenced

"Choose to Believe" - L. Whitney Clayton“High Priests of Good Things to Come” – Jeffrey R. HollandLink to Andrea's Book - God's Plan

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What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned?

When loss, unexpected diagnoses, or long-term challenges become part of your everyday life, it can feel impossible to find peace—let alone joy.

In this episode of Becoming the Oak, I sit down with a dear friend to talk about what it really looks like to find Christ in the chaos. Together, we have an honest conversation about faith, grief, special needs parenting, and learning how to trust God when life feels overwhelming.

If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your hardest moments, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that peace is still possible, even here.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• How to hold onto faith in seasons of grief and uncertainty

• Navigating unexpected life challenges and long-term trials

• Encouragement for special needs parenting and difficult diagnoses

• What it means to choose Christ when life feels overwhelming

• Finding peace and purpose in the middle of chaos

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels overwhelmed by her current season of life

• Is walking through grief, loss, or uncertainty

• Is navigating special needs parenting or long-term challenges

• Wants to feel closer to Christ but doesn’t know how

• Is searching for peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances

Faith in hard times • Trusting God in uncertainty • Christian encouragement • Special needs parenting • Finding joy in trials • Emotional healing • Strength through Christ

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What if the hardest moments in your life are the very things God is using to shape you?

In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, I share a deeply personal journey of receiving a prompting, facing fear, and ultimately walking through a cancer diagnosis that taught me what it truly means to submit my will to God.

We talk about what it looks like to trust Him when life feels uncertain, how to let go of control, and why surrender—though difficult—is where peace and transformation begin.

If you’ve ever struggled to say “Thy will be done”, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that God can make even the hardest things holy.

In This Episode you will learn...

• How to trust God when you don’t understand what’s happening

• What true submission to God’s will looks like

• Why “but if not” is a powerful statement of faith

• How to shift your prayers to align with what is right

• How Jesus Christ helps us turn hard experiences into holy ones

  
  

  References

• Talk: “Willing to Submit” – Neal A. Maxwell (April 1985 General Conference)

• Talk: "The Joy of Our Redemption" Kristen Yee

• Literary reference: The Chronicles of Narnia

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What do you do when your character is questioned… especially by someone you love?

In this deeply honest and faith-filled conversation, Kendra is joined by Kristin Fellows to talk about a kind of loneliness that often goes unseen—the kind that comes from being misunderstood, judged, or quietly struggling while trying to do everything right.

Together, they explore how to navigate those painful moments, how to stop internalizing others’ perceptions, and how turning to stillness, scripture, and Jesus Christ can restore your sense of identity and peace.

This episode is a reminder that growth takes time, identity is rooted in Christ—not in others’ opinions—and that even in the hardest moments, you are being shaped into who you’re meant to become.If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or questioned your worth,
God knows your heart—and you are never alone.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all criticism is truth—God defines your identity

• Being misunderstood can lead to deeper spiritual growth

• Stillness is where clarity, peace, and revelation are found

• Adversity is often an invitation to learn, not a sign of failure

• You are never alone, even in your most isolating moments

• Growth happens step by step—this is your becoming

• “If you truly knew who you were, you wouldn’t question your worth.”

• “This isn’t about you.”

• “The Spirit speaks in stillness.”

• “What am I meant to learn from this?”

• “You are seen. You are known. You are not alone.”

  
  

  Scriptures Shared

• Doctrine and Covenants 25 – Identity as a daughter of God; being called and chosen

• Doctrine and Covenants 81:3 – “Succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down…”

• Doctrine and Covenants 82:10 – “I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say…”

• Doctrine and Covenants 82:23 – “Leave judgment alone with me…”

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What do you do when everything you planned suddenly falls apart?

In this episode of Becoming the Oak: Rooted in Christ, I share a personal experience of deep disappointment when I was unable to show up for something that meant everything to me. Despite doing everything I could, nothing worked out—and I was left asking how to trust God in the middle of it.

Through this experience, I explore how faith, stillness, and surrender can bring peace even when life doesn’t make sense. If you’re struggling with unmet expectations, confusion, or wondering why God allows certain things to happen, this episode will remind you that He sees the bigger picture—and all things can work together for your good.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

In this deeply moving episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kendra George welcomes Lisa Mitchell, a mother who shares her journey of coping with the tragic loss of her son, Eli. Lisa opens her heart about the first moments of grief, how she found peace through her faith in Jesus Christ, and the tools that helped her navigate unimaginable sorrow.

Through her story, Lisa teaches us that grief comes in waves, and by leaning on God, leaning on faith, and living in the moment, healing and joy are still possible. She also shares how creative expression, like her watercolor art, became a lifeline and a way to honor Eli through her nonprofit, Live Like Eli.

This episode is for anyone facing loss, navigating grief, or looking for hope in the midst of heartbreak.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one

• Understanding grief as a wave that comes and goes

• Finding comfort and strength in your divine identity

• The role of faith, prayer, and spiritual tools in healing

• Living in the moment and discovering joy after tragedy

• Using creative expression as a tool for healing

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Support Eli’s legacy through Live Like Eli: https://livelikeeli.org/

• Explore more episodes of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ for faith, hope, and inspiration

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What if the challenges you face in life are preparing you for something greater? In this episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, I share 12 powerful faith lessons from the wrestling mat about resilience, character, discipline, and trusting God through life’s hardest battles.

After years of watching my children wrestle, I’ve realized that the lessons learned on the mat are powerful metaphors for life itself. Wrestling requires discipline, endurance, humility, and the determination to keep going even when you're exhausted or defeated. In many ways, our spiritual journey is the same.

In this episode, I share 12 faith-centered life lessons that wrestling has taught me about overcoming challenges, trusting God, and continuing to grow through life’s wrestles.

The 12 Lessons:

1. Stay Courageous Under Pressure

2. You've Got What It Takes, But it will Take Everything You've Got

3. Be Humble When You Are Victorious

4. Your Character Is More Important Than How Good You Are

5. Nothing Worthwhile Comes Easy

6. The Battle Is Not on the Mat, But in Your Mind

7. Adaptability Is Crucial to Success

8. Being Disciplined Pays Off

9. Celebrate the Wins but Learn from the Losses

10. Keep the Goal in Mind

11. Believe in Yourself

12. Never Give up

Whether you are facing a personal struggle, working toward a goal, or simply trying to strengthen your faith, these lessons will encourage you to keep moving forward with Christ at the center.

Remember: the wrestles in our lives are often the very things that shape who we are becoming.

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When life changes in an instant, where do you turn?

In this powerful episode of Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Amy shares the story of a devastating burn accident that left her hospitalized in a burn unit — and how that painful season became one of the most refining experiences of her life.

Through intense physical suffering, uncertainty, and fear, Amy discovered what it truly means to be yoked with Jesus Christ. The pain was real. The recovery was grueling. But so was the peace.

This conversation is a reminder that joy is not the absence of hardship — it is the presence of Christ in the middle of it.

If you are walking through a difficult and unexpected challenge, this episode will encourage you to stay rooted, trust God, and remember that He does not always remove the fire — but He walks through it with you.

Resources Mentioned

• The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister

• BYU Devotional by Ardeth G. Kapp

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In this first episode of Becoming the Oak, I share the story behind this podcast — and the years I spent feeling like the seed that fell among the thorns.

I believed in Jesus Christ.
I knew I was a daughter of God.

But comparison, chronic pain, and quiet insecurity slowly choked my confidence and joy.

From childhood self-doubt to seasons of physical suffering and unexpected diagnoses, I wrestled with a question so many of us quietly carry:

Why does it feel like everyone else’s faith works… but mine doesn’t?

In this episode, I open up about the mindset that kept me stuck, the subtle lies I believed about myself, and the shift that began changing everything.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, behind, or spiritually weary — this conversation is for you.

• If this episode encouraged you, follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
• Share it with a woman in your life who may be walking through her own season of thorns.

You may feel surrounded.
But your roots might be deeper than you think.

Feeling overwhelmed despite doing everything "right"? Discover how grounding yourself in Christ can transform your journey from chaos to peace. In Becoming the Oak Rooted in Christ, Kendra shares insights on embracing your divine identity, agency, and the healing power of the Atonement. This episode offers practical steps to experience peace and joy in your daily life, reminding you that you are becoming, not broken.

Perfect for women seeking honest faith and practical hope, this episode invites you to anchor yourself in Christ's love.

If Christ has met you in your hardest moments, share your story with us. Apply to be a guest here

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Remember: Be still, believe, become. Your journey to rootedness in Christ begins now.