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  • 29. Finishing Strong: The Challenge to Choose (Plus: 2025 Highlights)

    It’s time to press the mental pause button and do a little reflecting! As we prepare to “put a bow on 2025”, we get to choose what we will take into the new year, and what we definitely want to leave behind us.

    Join us in this episode, as we examine a street-level view of how we navigated 2025--sometimes bravely…sometimes reluctantly. We talk honestly about moments when we’ve resisted, hesitated, questioned, or slipped back into old patterns. Moments when our flesh may have felt louder than our faith. And moments when we won the day!

    How has God led you out of your comfort zone? Revealed new things to you? How has He challenged you? Healed you? Restored you? Called you to be more?

    We will take a glimpse into some of the topics of 2025 and end with a challenge of choice.

    Do you have the courage to be intentional—to choose—what you will take into 2026 and what you will dust off and leave in the past? I pray you do! Join us as we plan to finish strong!

     

    Tune in to the episodes here — 

    • Episode 19: Breaking the Stronghold of Rejection
    • Episode 21:  A Story of Redemption, Identity & Unshakable Hope
    • Episode 23: MADE FOR MORE: Living Free, Loved, and On Purpose (Part 1)

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      • 24 min
      • 28. Transformation: The Ultimate Gift of a Renewed Mind

        What if the best gift of the season is YOUR RENEWED MIND???

        What if—amid the hustle and bustle of this holiday season—you are more grounded, and your mind is more peaceful than it ever has been before?

        During a time of year when our minds often race ahead with to-do lists, travel plans and high expectations, doesn’t it make sense to prepare our hearts and thoughts as well as our shopping list & meal plan? Join us as we strategically position our hearts and minds to thrive in this season.

        In this soul-refreshing episode, we unwrap the beauty of being transformed by the renewal of our minds. Because when our thoughts are aligned with God’s truth, peace replaces pressure and identity replaces angst.

         

        Scriptures:

        • 2 Corinthians 5:17
        • Jeremiah 29:27
        • Romans 12:2
        • Luke 10:19
        • James 4:7
        • 2 Corinthians 4:16
        • Philippians 4:8
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          • 21 min
          • 27. Slave to Nothing

            What if the real battlefield isn’t the chaos around us, but the one in our minds?

            We often find ourselves standing in the middle of spiritual crossfire... Feeling unprepared, overwhelmed, and anxious. But scripture reminds us that God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. We have the choice to put on the armor God has given us, pick up the weapons of truth and step forward not just to survive, but to thrive.

            Join us, as we take an honest look at the mindsets and belief patterns that quietly enslave us and learn what it truly means to walk in freedom.

            We will explore how to shift from bondage to breakthrough…and truly become “slave to nothing."

             

            Scripture References:

            • Galatians 5:1 & 13
            • 1 Corinthians 7:21 & 23
            • Matthew 11:28-30
            • Romans 8:15-17
            • 2 Corinthians 4
            • 2 Corinthians 3:17 & 18
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              Song Reference:

              • Slave to Nothing by Zach Williams
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                • 20 min
                • 26. When God Doesn’t Make Sense

                  In this episode, we talk honestly about those moments in life when God doesn’t seem to make sense. We’ve all faced times when our prayers seem unanswered and hope seems out of reach.

                  What is God thinking? Why doesn’t He intervene? Why does He sometimes seem silent?

                  Scripture tells us that God welcomes our questions.

                  Join us as we follow an old testament prophet who wasn’t afraid to ask God “why”. He wasn’t afraid to ask the hard questions. And what he found, is that not only is God willing to engage in these “conversations” with us, but meets us with open arms and brings discernment, peace and hope into our chaos and frustration.

                   

                  Scriptures:

                  • Habakkuk 1–3
                  • Psalm 119
                  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
                  • Hebrews/Philippians 4:6–7
                  • Psalm 5:11

                  • Song Reference:

                    • Honest by Leanna Crawford
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                      • 21 min
                      • 25. The Battle in Our Minds: Perceived Truth vs. God’s Truth

                        In this episode, we’re talking about perceived truth vs. God’s truth. We are getting real about the voices in our heads. The ones that tell us we’re not enough, unworthy, or unqualified, and we are bringing them face to face with the voice of truth.

                        Together, we’ll unpack how manipulative lies sneak into our thinking and attempt to shape our identity. God’s Word calls us out of that pit and into freedom! He never intended for us to live in bondage.

                        I’ll share my own journey as a recovering people-pleaser and how I discovered the life-changing power and authority (found in scripture) to take every thought captive!

                        Join us for a raw, vulnerable discussion that sheds light on thoughts we should not keep hidden.  

                        Scriptures referenced:

                        • John 8:32
                        • John 8:44
                        • Hosea 4:6
                        • Galatians 5:1
                        • 2 Corinthians 10:5
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                          • 21 min
                          • 24. MADE FOR MORE: Living Free, Loved, and On Purpose (Part 2)

                            The truth is: Your life is not random… Your days have been ordained. Written with intention, purpose and promise!

                            In this episode, we will dive into Psalm 139 and other powerful scriptures that remind us we are fully known, deeply loved, and specifically designed for MORE.

                            Let's explore how even our ordinary and imperfect days are woven into a greater story authored by God Himself. Let this message anchor you in your identity and draw you nearer to the heart of the One who’s already written your story.


                            Scripture References:

                            • Hebrews 12:1-3
                            • Psalm 138 & 139
                            • Zephaniah 3:17
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                              Other Resources:

                              • Made for More by Josh Baldwin
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                                • 18 min
                                • 23. MADE FOR MORE: Living Free, Loved, and On Purpose (Part 1)

                                  Welcome to part one of MADE FOR MORE. We're going to open up about the hidden struggles we often carry:

                                  • The pressure to perform.
                                  • The fear of rejection.
                                  • The ache of unmet dreams.
                                  • The exhaustion of constantly trying to be “enough."
                                  • Maybe you’re carrying the weight of your past or silently battling insecurity.

                                    Maybe the shame, the need to prove yourself, or the fear of never measuring up is louder than the truth God speaks over you.


                                    Together, we examine John 10:10, where Jesus doesn’t just promise life, but life in abundance. That means purpose, belonging, peace, and healing.
                                    You’ll be reminded that:

                                    • Freedom doesn’t come from fixing yourself; it comes from surrender.
                                    • Your past may shape you, but it does not define you.
                                    • God is not waiting for you to “get it together”; He’s waiting for you to be honest with Him.
                                    • This episode will challenge you to ask insightful, growth-producing questions in your walk with God and to bring your truest thoughts, emotions, and fears to Him.

                                      He’s not intimidated by your doubt.

                                      He’s not surprised by your struggles.
                                      And He’s never stopped calling you by your name.

                                      Because YOU are made for more.


                                      Scripture References:

                                      • John 10:10
                                      • Galatians 5:1
                                      • Other Resources:

                                        • Made for More by Josh Baldwin

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                                            15 min
                                          • 22. What's Your Coffee Shop Name?

                                            Ever felt like the name you carry, out loud or just in your heart, doesn’t match who God says you are?


                                            Let's explore what it means to be seen, named, and fully known by God. A simple coffee shop moment will take us into a deeper conversation about identity, grace, and the beautiful reminder from Acts 10:15: “Do not call anything unclean that God has made clean.”

                                            Through scripture, storytelling, and a different perspective on prayer, we hope you are encouraged to:

                                            • Replace self-imposed labels with truth.
                                            • Make space for prayer in even the busiest of days.
                                            • Walk in the freedom of your God-given identity.
                                            • Recognize how your story, no matter how messy, is part of a testimony God is redeeming.
                                            • You are welcome here…You are seen… And you are called by a name that brings freedom.


                                              Scripture References:

                                              • Acts 10
                                              • Proverbs 22:1
                                              • Ecclesiastes 7:1
                                              • The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson

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                                                • 30 min
                                                • 21. A Story of Redemption, Identity & Unshakable Hope

                                                  If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from living in freedom or being used by God, this episode is for you.

                                                  Join us as we discuss the extraordinary, deeply moving story of the life of Mary Magdalene. We will examine what scripture tells us about her encounter with Jesus and the beautiful transformation that took place from that moment forward. We reflect on the pain, shame, and spiritual battles she must have endured—and how her life was radically changed by the compassion of Jesus.


                                                  Together, we’ll explore:

                                                  • The redemptive power of Jesus to completely restore what was once broken.

                                                  • Why our identity is not defined by what we’ve done, but by who He says we are.

                                                  • How Mary went from being tormented and cast aside… to being the first witness of the resurrection...the one entrusted with the greatest news ever told.

                                                  • What it means to sever ourselves from past shame and step into purpose, even when we feel unworthy.
                                                  • There’s no depth too dark, no past too heavy, and no pain too consuming that Jesus cannot redeem.


                                                    Resources & Scripture References:

                                                    • Luke 8
                                                    • Matthew 27:56, 61; 28:1
                                                    • Mark 15:40, 47
                                                    • John 7
                                                    • Proverbs 24:16
                                                    • Zechariah 4:10

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                                                        19 min
                                                      • 20. NO SHAME on You!

                                                        Shame can feel overwhelming, making us believe we are unworthy of love or too broken

                                                        to be redeemed. But Jesus sees us in our pain and meets us with endless compassion.
                                                        He didn’t come to condemn but to restore, offering forgiveness and grace no matter our
                                                        past. The enemy tries to whisper lies—that we are too far gone, that God could never
                                                        truly love us. But the truth is, Jesus calls us beloved, redeemed, and made new. In Him,
                                                        shame is replaced with freedom, and every lie is silenced by His truth: we are deeply
                                                        loved and forever His.

                                                        Join us as we examine the crippling grip of shame and the overwhelming freedom

                                                        available to each one of us.

                                                        Resources:

                                                        • Romans 8:1
                                                        • Matthew 18
                                                        • Luke 15:1-7
                                                        • Luke 22:31-32
                                                        • Romans 10:11
                                                        • Washed Clean by Zach Williams
                                                        • Reckless Love by Cory Asbury
                                                        • Living Hope by Phil Wickham

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                                                            26 min

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                                                          We are going straight for the hard topics! Comparison, shame, defeat, regret, isolation-all those