CallieinChrist

A house of stories, Callie J. Smith and her friends share pictures of their lives living in Christ - following Jesus through the tears, celebrations and everything in between. Join conversations about who we were, how Jesus changed our lives and the new creations we are becoming. We never run out of confetti here and we are always up to try something new. Let’s follow Jesus together

No stranger to the podcast, welcome back my Christian media partner-in-crime, Leigha Gregory.

In this episode, we talk about:

- How internet influence can be a good thing, in contrary to negative connotations

- Who we are listening to (our top five!)

- Life at our Christian media jobs - That Sounds Fun Network and Stay True Pod!

Thanks for listening! Follow Leigha on Instagram @Leighagregory_ and myself @CallieinChrist_ to keep up with our summer in Franklin and all of the cool things God is doing in our lives.

In this episode, Callie shares stories about her best friend Jesus trusting two of His best friends - Judas and Peter - and encourages us to let go of the trust issues.

Trust issues are understandable in today's broken world, but they can not be used as excuses to not love, forgive or trust someone.

We read from Matthew 26, Luke 5 and John 21 to learn about Jesus trust in His betrayer and Jesus trusting again of His best friend.

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Meet Callie's "better half" Hunter Dowty as they share the story of our they started dating, boundaries the couple holds and what life is like 5-months together.

Callie and Hunter talk about dating, marriage and sex from a Christian couples point of view. They answer the following questions:

How do you know you are ready to Date?

What are you doing to prepare for Marriage?

Why do we wait until marriage to have Sex?

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If it's not good, God's not done. In this episode, we dive deep into the idea of redemption—what it means in our relationships and in our walk with God. This episode unpacks the beautiful (and sometimes hard) reality that redemption is a process, not a destination, and how every relationship, whether romantic, familial, or friendship-based, goes through cycles of healing, hurt, and restoration.

We explore the idea of "redemption circles," a metaphor for the many small yet significant moments that hold our relationships together—those times when we confront conflict, offer forgiveness, and choose love over and over again.

Callie shares personal stories of how God has been at work in her life—how He healed fears of conflict, brought reconciliation to long-lost friendships, and turned what seemed like an impossible situation into something beautiful.

We also talk about the ultimate story of redemption: the Gospel. How God’s plan to redeem humanity through Jesus Christ gives us hope, forgiveness, and the ability to start anew, no matter how far we’ve fallen. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross brings the ultimate circle of redemption, restoring us to the Father and giving us the strength to build and heal relationships in our own lives.

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This year marks my fifth year of inviting God to choose a word for me, a word that shapes my heart, mind, and soul. The goal isn't just to become better at living out this word, but to truly BECOME it.

For 2025, the word is Relaxed. But how do you become relaxed in a world that feels anything but? This episode, we dive deep into the story behind this year’s word and unpack what it really means to live a life full of rest, trust, and intimacy with God.

Callie shares the scriptures that have influenced her to become more Relaxed with God only one month into the year. She also shares her new prayer motto of Fight - Build - Help.

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In this episode, we dive into the power of serving, and how sometimes, life’s busy pace can pull us away from the very heart of what it means to love and serve others. Reflecting on her past, Callie shares personal stories of serving in her teenage years, particularly with The Morgan Scott Project—an organization close to her heart. She recounts lessons from her Pastor Tom, who embodied the true spirit of service, showing her and her friends how love and service go hand in hand with living out the Gospel.

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Humility is one of the hardest virtues to pray for, because when you ask for it, God has a way of humbling you. And let’s be honest—it’s rarely fun in the moment. Yet, humility lies at the heart of the Gospel, and understanding it transforms the way we walk with Jesus. In this episode, we dive deep into the biblical concept of humility, exploring scriptures and personal reflections on how Jesus modeled humility in the most radical way—descending from His heavenly throne to walk among us.

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Patience—it is something you ask for, but never enjoy practicing. In this episode, Callie takes us through a month of unexpected trials, including black mold in her apartment, personal conflicts, and the pressure of strained relationships. Through all of this, she learned the true meaning of patience—not only with others, but also with herself.

She reflects on how her closest friends and family, the people she trusts the most, are the ones who often see her at her worst—and how they, in their infinite patience, continue to show her love, grace, and understanding. Callie dives into the vulnerability that comes with being truly known by those we love, and how that love can be both a refuge and a challenge.

In a raw and heartfelt discussion, she explores the importance of practicing kindness with our "safe people," learning how to hold space for others' pain without reciprocating it with anger, and how we can all love others more like Jesus—unconditionally, without expectation.

This episode also touches on the difference between knowing Jesus and truly knowing Him. Callie compares her closest friendships to the kind of intimate relationship Jesus desires with us—one that goes beyond surface-level, where every detail of our lives is shared, and His presence is woven into the fabric of our daily existence.

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In this episode, Callie reflects on September’s theme of surrender. God used two powerful Bible stories to teach her what it means to truly worship through letting go: Abraham’s test with Isaac and the woman’s alabaster jar of perfume. Worship, I’ve learned, is the surrender of the most precious things in your life—whether it’s a promise, relationships, or your own plans.

Callie shares personal stories from my journey, including a profound moment of worship at Chi Alpha, a struggle with a stubborn campfire, and the emotional surrender of walking away from her first apartment. Along the way, God reminded her of the importance of trusting Him with the unknown and learning obedience through life’s challenges.

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