What happens when life gets hard—and instead of letting up, it gets even harder?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about circumstances that test everything: your patience, your faith, your relationships, your confidence, and even your ability to keep going. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the first blow—it’s realizing another one may come before anything changes.

But harder does not mean hopeless.

This episode is about leaning on Jesus when life feels relentless, finding strength through grace without pretending everything is okay, and trusting that even our most difficult seasons can become a spiritual crucible.

As we endure, persevere, and press into God, the fire does not have to destroy us. It can refine our faith, strengthen our character, and purify us like gold.

If you’re carrying something heavy right now, this conversation is for you.

Friday Shenanigans is back as we unpack Day 8 of Disciples Made Here! Today we’re talking about the simple but powerful challenge of inviting your one person to coffee or lunch and intentionally spending time together. Discipleship doesn’t always begin with a Bible study—it often begins around a table.

We also tackle the danger of getting too big for your spiritual britches. Pride, criticism, and negative attitudes can quietly undermine our witness. The people around us—the curious, the skeptical, and even the mockers—are watching how we live long before they listen to what we say.

If our lives don’t reflect the grace, humility, and joy of Christ, we’re telling a story about the faith we profess that may not be true. Let’s be people whose character opens doors for the gospel, not closes them.

What if some of the things we call “alien encounters” have a different explanation altogether?

Join DD and Heather as they unpack this fascinating topic after listening to a podcast by #JoshHowerton. Together, they explore biblical perspectives, spiritual realities, and some thought-provoking questions about the unseen world.

DD also shares a personal childhood experience that will make you think twice—an encounter with what she called the “Invisible Man.”

Whether you believe in aliens, angels, demons, or you’re simply curious, one truth never changes: God is still in control.

Tune in for a conversation that will challenge your thinking and point you back to God’s truth.

In Part 2 of their conversation on obedience, Heather and DD take a deeper look at the incredible power and lasting value of saying “yes” to God. While obedience can sometimes feel costly or impossible, Scripture reminds us that God never asks us to walk alone. His grace not only forgives us—it empowers us to obey.

Together, they explore how obedience shapes our character, strengthens our faith, and opens the door for God to work in and through our lives. Discover why every act of surrender, no matter how small, becomes an opportunity to experience God’s presence, purpose, and transforming power.

When obedience feels impossible, God’s grace and the Holy Spirit make it possible.

DD and Heather continue their conversation about the power of obedience to God’s commands. At times, what God asks of us can seem impossibly difficult—a standard we could never meet in our own strength. But the Christian life was never meant to be lived by human effort alone. Join DD and Heather as they explore how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk in obedience, transforming God’s commands from an overwhelming burden into an invitation to experience His grace, strength, and victory.

Heather and DD begin a conversation around Day 6, “Disciples Made Here,” exploring what it truly means to share the gospel wherever you go. Along the way, they dive into the power and value of obedience, discovering that every act of faithfulness—whether speaking the truth, loving others, or sharing Christ—begins with a simple “yes” to God. Join them as they discuss how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live obediently and faithfully carry out the Great Commission.

DD and Heather are hilarious in this episode as they unpack Day 5 of the 21 Days of Disciples Made Here challenge: Pray & Watch. Discover what it looks like to intentionally pray for the people in your community, workplace, school, and everywhere God has already placed you. No matter where you’ve been, there is always hope, grace, and forgiveness when you trust Jesus.

OMG these girls are hilarious and real! 

 Join DD and Heather as they unpack how codependent behaviors can steal your joy and pull you away from the truth. Through honest conversation, self-reflection, and confession, they explore what it means to set healthy boundaries, trust God with what you can’t control, and find freedom from the burden of carrying everyone else’s struggles.

Day 4 of the 21 Day Challenge is all about praying and watching right in the middle of our everyday lives. DD and Heather talk about what grace for one another truly looks like in community and how Jesus meets us in the ordinary moments of life.

This episode challenges us to look at the places we already spend our time — the hobbies, passions, pursuits, and spaces where we naturally have fun — and ask God how He wants to use us there. Community starts closer than we think.

Who are the people already around you?
What spaces has God already placed you in?
And what does it look like to bring grace into those moments?

Plus… shout out to #JoeRogan and #JoshHowerton We want to be on your shows

#DisciplesMadeHere #PrayWatch #Community #Grace #Faith #Podcast #DDTalks

What happens when success no longer satisfies?

In this powerful conversation, Sam Crowley shares his journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur—and ultimately into ministry leadership. On the outside, he had what many would call success. But internally, something deeper was calling.

We talk about the tension between achievement and purpose, the courage it takes to pivot midlife, and how faith reshapes the definition of “winning.” Sam opens up about the risks, the resistance, and the moments that forced him to choose calling over comfort.

If you’ve ever felt the nudge that there’s more for your life—more impact, more meaning, more alignment—this episode will challenge and inspire you to listen closely and move boldly.