What Does It Really Mean to Win?

What does “winning” actually look like?

In a world that constantly tells us to hustle harder, achieve more, and keep up with everyone else, it can be easy to feel like we’re falling behind. But as Christians, are we called to measure our lives by the world’s definition of success, or by God’s?

In this episode, we talk about the pressure of comparison, social media trends, productivity, rest, and the expectations that can pull us in a million different directions. We wrestle with the question: Is there really such a thing as “winning” in life when everyone’s journey and calling looks different?

Maybe winning isn’t about having the most, doing the most, or looking like you have it all together. Maybe it’s about being faithful to God in the season you’re actually in.

So what does it mean to win, not according to the world, but according to God? Let’s talk about it.

Join us this month as we hear about Zara’s testimony and her journey with God over the years. Learning to live out the walk that you talk is never easy - Hear as we talk about what Zara came face-to-face with in both spiritual growth and the temptation to live a “double-life.”

When did my faith become something REAL? How did God meet me in my anxiety? How has God challenged me to grow? What is married life like? And more!

Faith isn’t a compilation of fragmented moving parts, it’s a harmony of both belief AND action coming together as one. Dive into the teachings of James 1-2 with us as we discover what God’s vision for faith is; living life complete in His wholeness instead of split apart and disorientated in the world around us.

Why bother following through on God’s teachings? How is double-mindedness harming my relationship with God? Can I separate faith from works? And so much more!

In this episode, Amy & Zara sit down and talk about Jesus - who He is, what the gospel really means, and how having a relationship with Him can completely change your life. If you feel far from God, unsure, or like you don’t have it all figured out
 you are exactly the kind of person Jesus comes close to. You don’t have to clean yourself up first. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to come, and He will transform you!

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In this episode, we dive into 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10 (NIV) and unpack Paul’s un-named “thorn in the flesh.” Why would a good God allow something painful to remain? Why doesn’t He always remove the thing that we beg Him to take away?

This episode, Amy & Zara talk about weakness, dependence on God, pride, protection, and the kind of strength that only comes through surrender. If you’ve ever asked God, “Why won’t You fix this?” this conversation is for you.

His grace is sufficient. Even here.

Welcome to the first edition of our new series "Testimony Hour," in which we hear from special guest Bianca Gregory, a longtime friend of Zara, as she shares about her vulnerable journey from being lukewarm in faith to wholeheartedly following Jesus. Hear how Bianca listened and responded to God's conviction - New friends, new job, new relationship, and much more.

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Belong & Become!! Kicking off a brand new year, Amy and Zara come together for a bible study on Psalm 84, studying its history and main themes of praise, perseverance, strength, and so much more. Learn how a few simple mindset shifts can make all the difference in the life of a believer. Happy new year!

We've all felt it before - the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit, the heaviness on your spirit - it's PERSONAL CONVICTION. This episode, Amy and Zara get real on what conviction looks like in day-ï»żto-day life as a follower of Christ. How do I know if God is convicting me? How can I live this out? How can conviction look different person-to-person? And so much more!

Proverbs 3:11–12

“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”

With very special guest, Blake Vanderveen (Zara’s husband), this episode focuses on discernment through the lens of Romans 12, and practically what this looks like for us today. What does it look like to truly renew your mind? How is wisdom tied to discernment? How can I differentiate discernment from personal opinion? And so much more


1 John 4: 2-3 

“By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already.”

What happens when men and women stop competing and start complementing each other the way God designed? In this episode, Amy Rose sits down with Jaece Unrau — a good friend, a husband to Aimee Unrau (one of Amy Rose's best friends) , to talk about the powerful harmony between biblical masculinity and femininity.

Jaece doesn’t hold back as he lovingly challenges men to reject passivity, rise in strength, and reflect Christ through servant-hearted leadership. Together, they unpack why we’re not created to compete, but to complement each other — and how embracing our God-given roles brings unity, purpose, and power to both men and women.

Whether you’re single, married, or still figuring it all out, this episode will call you higher.

Book Recommendation from Jaece: "What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My Daughter" By Voddie T. Baucham Jr.

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