As busy women juggling all the things, it can be easy to let Bible reading slip to the bottom of our to-do lists. But what if spending time in God’s Word didn’t have to feel overwhelming? What if it became a natural, life-giving rhythm instead of another task to check off?

In this episode of Bright and Bold, we’re getting practical about making Bible reading a consistent habit—without the pressure of perfection. Guest Donna Jones joins Keagan to talk about simple ways to stay in the Word, how to recognize when God is speaking through Scripture, and why Bible study doesn’t have to look like a Pinterest-worthy moment.

Key Takeaways

📖 Why having a plan before opening your Bible makes all the difference

✍️ How writing down Scripture can help you see God answering prayers

🙌 The goal of Bible study isn’t just knowledge—it’s transformation

💡 How to release the pressure of a “perfect” quiet time and embrace consistency

Bible study isn’t about checking a box—it’s about knowing and living God’s Word. Let’s make it simple and sustainable!

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Life is busy, and distractions are everywhere. Between work, motherhood, and the demands of daily life, it’s easy to let Bible reading slip to the bottom of the to-do list. But what if that’s exactly what the enemy wants? In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of knowing God’s Word and how it transforms our ability to hear His voice, understand His will, and live with confidence in His truth.

Key Takeaways:📖 The enemy will use any excuse to keep us from reading the Bible—but we have to fight back.👂 When we read Scripture, we learn to recognize the voice of God in our lives.🙌 God’s Word isn’t just ancient history—it’s alive, active, and relevant for us today!

In this heartfelt episode, Keagan K. Hayden is joined by Alexandria Kuehler and Melanie Gruhlkey, two women who have walked through years of suffering, grief, and unexpected loss. Together, they share their personal journeys of faith, the raw emotions they’ve faced, and the ways they’ve found joy and hope through Christ.

From being a sibling to a chronically ill brother to raising a chronically sick child, these two ladies open up about how their family story took an unexpected turn and how God’s plans ultimately unfolded. Alexandria reminds us that it’s okay to grieve, to question, and even to be angry with God—because He is always near and unshaken by our emotions.

This conversation offers encouragement to anyone who has experienced loss, faced seasons of uncertainty, or wrestled with trusting God in the hard moments.

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Instagram: @alex_kuehler   @melanie.gruhlkey

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In this episode, Keagan K. Hayden invites listeners to explore what it really means to live an abundant life as a follower of Christ. So often, we try to measure “thriving” by the world’s standards, which can leave us feeling like we’re falling short. But true thriving, Keagan explains, isn’t about constantly painting life with “sunshine and laughter”—it’s about living authentically and finding joy even in the hard places. “Thriving is not painting the walls of this deep dark pit of despair with sunshine and laughter. It is living actual real life from a place of joy.”

This conversation dives into the hope we have in Christ, a promise that one day suffering and pain will be no more. But in the meantime, Keagan encourages us to stay grounded in God’s Word and to surround ourselves with a community that will feed us truth, especially when life feels heavy. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding true joy, even when life doesn’t look perfect.

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The Struggle is Real

In this week’s episode, Keagan K. Hayden and guest Caitlan Killian explore what it means to surrender control and embrace God’s presence, especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Caitlan shares her journey of learning to let go of the illusion of control and discovering that true peace comes from leaning entirely on God. “It’s very easy to ignore our lack of control…we have this illusion of having control and agency in our lives.”

Together, Keagan and Caitlan discuss how God sometimes interrupts our lives, not to disrupt us, but to draw us closer to Him. Caitlan opens up about how her faith didn’t necessarily change her outcome, but it did change her heart: “Clinging to God changed me.” This episode invites listeners to reflect on what it means to focus more on God’s work in their lives than their own feelings, and how that shift can be transformational.

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Instagram: @caitlanreesekillian

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In this uplifting episode, Keagan K. Hayden redefines what it means to experience victory in our toughest seasons. Life doesn’t always look the way we planned, and sometimes, just getting through each day can feel like a battle. Keagan reminds us that “our victories may not look like we think they should, but victory is still victory.”

In this honest conversation, Keagan shares encouragement for those in survival mode, validating that “sometimes surviving, simply surviving, is enough. It’s a victory.” She speaks to the importance of grace and self-compassion, affirming that “it is absolutely okay to not be okay.”

Keagan brings it all back to the foundational truth that “He [God] is the reason that we survive. He is the reason that we see any sort of victory.” This episode is a gentle reminder that in the middle of life’s hardest moments, God is with us, bringing us through in ways we may not expect.

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In this episode, Keagan K. Hayden and special guest Heidi Vegh dive deep into the complexities of suffering, loss, and the unchanging goodness of God. Heidi Vegh reflects on her own experience with tragedy, sharing the powerful truth that "God is still good even if we suffer tragedy. It doesn’t change His character." Through raw and honest conversation, Keagan and Heidi unpack how to hold onto hope, even in seasons of deep grief.

One of the most powerful insights HV shares is how God’s comfort came through the people around her. Together, they explore the tension between joy and grief, and how the Lord meets us in the most unexpected ways during times of loss.

This episode is a reminder that even when we lose something good, God is still at work bringing good into our lives in other ways.

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The Struggle is Real

In this transformative episode, Keagan K. Hayden dives deep into the realities of growth, suffering, and God’s unwavering promises. Life can feel like a season of crushing, but as Keagan reminds us, "Pruning perpetuates growth."Sometimes, in order for new life to emerge, we must go through tough seasons. But in those times, God is at work, keeping His promises.

Keagan offers practical insights into preparing our hearts for suffering before it arrives. "If we will prepare ahead of time how to suffer well and how to endure the crushing…we will reap the rewards because we are taking God at His word that He is for us." The choice is ours—to believe that God is for us and to trust in His faithfulness through every season.

This episode is a powerful reminder that “When God makes a promise, we have the right to expect that it is done. God keeps His promises.” Key Takeaways:

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In this episode, Keagan K. Hayden is joined by a special guest, Ashley Martin, who shares her powerful testimony of navigating sin, surrender, and the daily pursuit of a relationship with God. Ashley reflects, offering a candid look at how personal choices can lead us away from God’s plan, but His grace is always there to guide us back.

Together, Keagan and Ashley discuss the importance of taking action in our faith. "We’re not going to know Jesus more by accident," Keagan reminds us, emphasizing that a deeper relationship with God requires intentionality.

This conversation will encourage you to lean into God’s presence, even when you mess up, and to remember that we are not called to be perfect, but to surrender.

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The Struggle is Real

In this episode, Keagan K. Hayden dives into the complex topic of sanctification and how sin and suffering can be an integral part of our salvation. But even when we face the consequences of our choices, God’s grace is still at work.

Keagan unpacks how God uses even our mistakes and failures to draw us closer to Him. He is not after perfection, but a heart that desires Him above all else. And the best news? Sin does not have the last word. God does.

Join us for a candid conversation about the justice of God, the consequences of sin, and the hope we have in a God who redeems and restores.

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