Broken but Called

In this raw and redemptive episode of our new segment From Gossip to Gospel, I sit down with my best friend to talk about the real stuff — getting pregnant at 17, navigating motherhood at a young age, the weight of premarital sex and what God says about it, parenting, sin, grace, and everything in between.

This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s an honest conversation about the mess, the mercy, and the miracle-working power of God. We talk about how shame once held her in bondage, but how God brought healing, peace, and purpose — turning her story into a testimony, bringing her to where she is today.

If you’ve ever carried shame from your choices or wondered if you could overcome your "mess-ups", this episode is a reminder that God uses our trials to prune, purify, and prepare us for something greater and that He always leaves the porch light on for us to come home to Him.

Words build worlds- whether you’re raising a child, loving a spouse, or showing up in friendships. In this episode, we explore what Scripture says about the power of the tongue and how our words have either the ability to build up or break down the people closest to us. From the way we speak to our kids to how we communicate in marriage and everyday relationships, we’re unpacking how language becomes legacy. Your words don’t just fill space- they form hearts. Let’s talk about speaking life, not to just be heard- but to bring healing and connection. Intro Music by the amazing Tristin Swofford :)

In this very first episode of Broken but Called, I’m pulling back to curtain and sharing some of my own story and the why behind this podcast. From wrestling with doubt, to surrendering to the call, this episode is the messy-beautiful beginning of a podcast born from brokenness but rooted in purpose.

You’ll hear how God whispered (and sometimes shouted, ha!) for over a year that it was time to speak up. We’ll talk about how the name Broken but Called came straight from a place of prayer (literally), why it matters and what you can expect from this space moving forward.

So whether you’re driving, folding laundry or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace (no judgement here!), I invite you to listen in and find your own story in mine.

Because yes - you’re broken. But girl, you’re also called and deeply, deeply loved by God.