Have you ever wondered if you have to respond to every message or if you’re even allowed to say no? In this episode, I break down exactly how I handle the flood of DMs in my inbox, from quick “hello” to awkward requests. I talk openly about what it means to have a choice, why intention matters more than a compliment, and how listening for God’s guidance shapes who gets my energy. I share DM stories you’d never expect, including the wildest one yet, and remind you why your response or lack of one can be the most important self-care move you make. If you’re tired of surface-level messages or want to know if your approach is really respectful, stick around for every word.

Topics Discussed:

• The unexpected “game” of deciding who gets a DM response
• How increased visibility affects inbox boundaries
• The difference between intention and lazy messaging (and how I spot them)
• Why centering yourself in a DM isn’t the same as being thoughtful
• How God’s timing influence whether I reply
• DM stories ranging from casual compliments to deeply inappropriate messages and how I handle each one
• Speaking truth to men and women about respect, boundaries, and faith
• Why being single doesn’t mean being alone, and why I don’t respond out of obligation

You are allowed to move in alignment with yourself, not as a mirror reflection of what’s sent to you. Your responses (or lack thereof) will speak louder than any DM. Start making your inbox reflect your values, not anybody else’s wishes.

This week's affirmation:

"I move in alignment and not as a mirror reflection of what is going on in front of me, but only the mirror of what God is telling me to do.”

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What if every plan you made, every dream, wish, or desperate prayer didn’t turn out the way you pictured? What would your life look like if you really believed God cannot lie, even when His answer is “no”? Today, I reflect on what it truly means to trust God, even when circumstances are confusing, frustrating, or don’t go according to our plans. And invite you to consider the raw reality of surrender: trusting, giving thanks in the midst (not for) the circumstances, and letting God correct, redirect, and shape your journey even when you don’t understand. If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, timelines, or letting go of control, this episode is for you.

Topics Discussed:

• The real meaning of believing God cannot lie, and how it changes decision-making
• Giving thanks in (not for) your hardest circumstances (and why both matter)
• Why trusting God doesn’t mean you won’t feel frustrated or confused
• The power of surrendering goals, timelines, and desires back to God
• Letting go of control, even when you feel lost or overlooked

No matter how confusing or painful your current season is, trust that God’s hand is steady and you are never alone. Real trust happens when you give Him not just your desires, but your doubts and watch Him shape what you never could have planned.

Resources Mentioned:

• Isaiah 55:8-9
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:9
• Previous episode: Frustration is a Gift: How Hard Emotions Can Turn into Something Beautiful

This week's affirmation:

"I am rooted, capable, loved and guided even when the path feels unfinished."

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Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I feeling this way and what am I supposed to do with it?” In this episode, I share what happened when I started treating every difficult emotion (from frustration to fear to sadness) not as something to avoid, but as a real and practical gift. If you’re tired of letting your feelings run wild or hold you back, and you want to know how to reframe them into spiritual and practical breakthroughs, listen to this episode and learn more about the difference it’s made for my relationships, my well-being, and my faith. You may never see your emotions the same way again.

Topics Discussed:

• Why I believe frustration, anger, fear, or sadness can be powerful tools and not just obstacles
• The way community and prayer transform messy moments into moments of clarity
• How reframing emotions can protect relationships, prevent regret, and spark new opportunities
• How I learned to question negative self-talk before it could take root
• The honest truth about accepting your feelings without letting them control you

Before you dismiss your next uncomfortable feeling, pause. There might be a gift waiting for you, one that could change everything.

This week's affirmation:

"This feeling I'm having right now is a gift.

I am open to what it is trying to show me and only move in alignment with the Lord."

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What if hitting snooze was the very message your soul needed to hear? In this episode, I relive the moment an 8am missed meeting shattered my old beliefs about hustle and forced me to rethink why rest felt like failure. You’ll hear the story that shifted my mindset from always saying “yes” to finally considering what my body truly needs—and why that isn’t being lazy. Am I oversleeping, or is my body (and God) trying to tell me something? Listen in to reimagine your own relationship with tiredness, restriction, and real renewal. Sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is simply lay down.

Topics Discussed:

• The surprising lesson I learned from oversleeping and missing a meeting
• Letting go of guilt and panic when you “fail” to show up
• Why listening to your body’s signals is essential, not selfish
• How scarcity and fear kept my calendar (and soul) packed
• The God-given value of real rest, even if it messes up your plans
• Trusting divine provision over personal hustle

If you’ve ever apologized for being tired, or felt guilty for canceling plans, this episode is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for. Listen, trust, and honor what your body tells you—because God’s provision reaches further than your own striving.

This week's affirmation:

"I listen and respond to what my body needs and knows God is fulfilling everything."

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Are you pouring from an empty cup, or do you ever wonder why you’re always exhausted after helping others? In this episode, I share my answer to the honest question: “Why do you take so much rest?” I reveal why my approach to rest isn’t about “doing nothing,” but protecting the potency of my gift and making sure I serve from a place of overflow. If you’ve struggled with burnout, compassion fatigue, or guilt about taking a break, you’ll find some unexpected permission here. Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s your secret advantage. Listen now to rethink everything you thought you knew about being truly present and powerful.

Topics Discussed:

• How the gift I carry changes my need for restoration
• The myth of pouring out from an empty cup and what pouring from the saucer really means
• My wellness routines
• Why listening to God is crucial for knowing when and how to rest
• The difference between being tired and being completely depleted
• How serving well doesn’t mean sacrificing your health

What if your rest is the missing ingredient to your purpose? You don’t have to empty yourself to help others. With intention and spiritual guidance, you can serve powerfully and remain full every single day.

This week's affirmation:

"I rest well."

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Have you ever felt like you’re following all the formulas but still missing something deeper? In this episode, I ask: What if God could do in a single day what you’ve been striving to achieve for years? I share exactly how a simple decision to post an ordinary story turned into an Instagram whirlwind: over half a million views overnight, thousands of comments, and a lesson even I didn’t see coming. It’s not about going viral. It’s about what happens when you let go of control and trust something greater, especially in spaces that seem totally secular, like social media. If you’ve ever wondered if your story matters, or how to truly move when you feel prompted, you’ll want to hear every moment.

Topics Discussed:

• The behind-the-scenes of a viral Instagram post
• How divine guidance can override any social media “strategy”
• Letting go of formulas and inviting God to do what you can’t
• The details of a personal encounter that offered hope, healing, and affirmation to a stranger
• The impact of sharing raw kindness and compassion online
• How inviting faith into any goal brings lasting change

Trust that when you invite God into your journey, you’ll be amazed by what unfolds. Keep your hands and heart open to His guidance every day.

This week's affirmation:

"God, you can do more in one day than I could do in two years. My hands are open to your direction."

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Have you ever wondered if one random moment, one random conversation, could remind you that you’re not invisible and that your life is moving in the right direction? In this episode, I share what happened during a late-night Lyft ride that started with small talk and turned into an unforgettable connection - full of honesty, tears, hope, and a gentle push to take the next step. I’m not just telling an uplifting story; I’m asking what it would mean if you could see the small miracles in your own life. There’s a lesson waiting for you here, one you won’t want to miss.

Topics Discussed:

• The power and purpose of unexpected conversations
• What it means to truly be "open, ready, and available"
• How being present for others can bring clarity to your own journey
• The impact of encouragement from a stranger
• Listening, empathy, and offering support in everyday moments
• Recognizing God’s hand in ordinary experiences

Every interaction has the potential to be meaningful, even life-changing if we show up open and available. Today, ask yourself: When was the last time you noticed that you were actually seen?

This week's affirmation:

"God, I am open, ready and available for your hand on my life."

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What if the breakthrough is just on the other side of your most difficult season? In this episode, I open up about my own journey through a “desert moment” - a period marked by obedience, disappointment, and more questions than answers. I share the eight things I wish I'd known or done differently when trusting God felt terrifying and my finances hit rock bottom. If you’ve ever wondered if surrender, honesty, or community still matter when uncertainty rules, this raw conversation is for you. Let me show you the real side of faith that few people talk about.

Topics I Cover:

• My personal “desert moment”—what it looked and felt like
• Why being honest (with yourself and others) is crucial in hard seasons
• Looking for God's hand in the middle of pain, confusion, or lack
• When fear (not God) drives your choices and the toll it takes
• The importance of wise counsel, mentorship, and healthy community
• How God provided in unexpected ways when work and effort failed
• The spiritual and mental strain of letting go of what people think

You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine or carry this season alone. If you let go just a little and open up, community and God’s provision can carry you further than hustle or hiding ever could. The other side of obedience holds more than you’ve dared to imagine. If you’re in a desert season, don’t give up. You have no idea what’s waiting for you.

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Have you ever walked into a room expecting one thing and walked out completely changed? I stepped inside a prison to speak to 200 men, something I had never done before. I came prepared to encourage them, but I didn’t expect what happened next. Their gratitude, their honesty, their faith, and their joy changed something in me. In this episode, I share the moments that stunned me, the conversations that stayed with me, and the unexpected way God used that room to minister to all of us. This story is raw, emotional, and full of reminders about identity, humility, and what it really means to see people.

Topics I Cover:

• What it felt like to be one of the first women to speak in this prison program
• Conversations that revealed the power of being truly seen
• The out-of-body moment I experienced on stage
• How God redirected the entire message and led the room
• Why some people are mentally “in prison,” even outside of physical walls
• What this experience taught me about calling, service, and compassion
• A scripture that perfectly captured the assignment (Matthew 25:34–40)

Serving in that room reminded me that people aren’t their mistakes, their past, or their circumstances. People are souls waiting to be seen. And when we choose to see people the way God sees them, miracles happen in places we least expect.

This week’s affirmations:

“I see people the way God wants me to see them.”

 “I always serve and move in obedience.”

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Have you ever felt drawn to do something that you thought you weren’t qualified for, only to realize that you were called for it all along? In this episode, I share how following a persistent, quiet pull led me to create life-changing spaces for men, even though, on paper, it made no sense. I open up about the fear, the doubts, and the jaw-dropping impact that followed when I trusted the voice telling me to keep moving, even when I didn’t have all the answers. If you’ve ever second-guessed your purpose or wondered if your calling “makes sense,” you’ll want to hear what happened when I leaned in anyway.

Topics I Cover:

• The origins of Candid Conversations for Men and why it started with uncertainty
• Building trust and genuine connections with men, despite doubts about being “qualified”
• Powerful stories of transformation and healing shared by participants
• Facing and overcoming social expectations, gender stereotypes, and resistance
• The moment I realized one event might have saved a life and what that taught me about purpose
• How to move forward with a calling even when it doesn’t “make sense”

If you’re waiting for the perfect circumstance before trusting your gifts, listen to this episode - I promise, it will change the way you see your own doubt and your ability to make a difference. Sometimes, your “yes” is exactly what someone else needs.

This week’s affirmation:

“I say 'yes' and move according to God's will, even when I don't understand.”

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