What do you do when God’s idea of fairness doesn’t look like yours?

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, we unpack Matthew 20:1–16 and the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard—a passage that initially made me think, “But that doesn’t seem fair.”

We’ll talk about God’s grace, comparison, mercy, and why His generosity toward someone else doesn’t diminish His love for you. I also share why I believe questioning Scripture doesn’t mean we lack faith; sometimes our questions invite us to understand God more deeply.

If you’ve ever wondered, “God, why them and not me?” or struggled with comparison while waiting on God, this episode is for you.

Grab your coffee and join me. 🤍☕️

Faith over fear. Grace over comparison. Faith Over Iced Coffee.

Mindset Matters

What if the biggest battle you’re facing isn’t your circumstances—but the story you’re telling yourself about them?

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina shares a heartfelt conversation about mindset, faith, heartbreak, chronic illness, grief, and healing. Together, we’ll explore how our thoughts shape the way we experience life’s challenges and why our worth should never be determined by who stays or who leaves.

If you’re struggling with disappointment, rejection, loss, or simply feeling stuck, this episode is a reminder that your feelings are real—but they don’t have to define your future.

Remember:

“The tragedy isn’t that someone left. The tragedy is when we allow their departure to become our identity.”

Grab your iced coffee and join us for a conversation about resilience, faith, and finding hope in the middle of life’s storms. 🤍☕️

In this heartfelt episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina reflects on what truly matters in life — not titles, money, or status, but how we love, support, and treat others. Through faith, personal experiences, and scripture, this episode is a reminder to lead with kindness, compassion, and purpose every single day.

Hi friends, and welcome to Faith Over Iced Coffee. In this episode, I’m introducing myself and sharing the heart behind why I created this podcast.

I’m a mom of three, working full-time, traveling for work, balancing motherhood, faith, career, and all the beautiful chaos life brings. I definitely don’t have it all together, but I’m learning to walk through life with grace, faith, honesty, and a lot of iced coffee.

This podcast is a space for real conversations about faith, parenthood, work, life struggles, growth, and everything in between. There’s no perfect schedule here — I record when I feel led to speak and when something is placed on my heart.

Whether you’re listening while driving to work, cleaning the house, sitting in school pickup line, or just needing encouragement, I hope this space reminds you that you are never alone.

Thank you for being here 🤍🙏

In this heartfelt return episode of Faith and Rice Coffee, Cristina opens up about the silent struggles so many people carry behind closed doors. From anxiety and depression to emotional exhaustion and loneliness, this conversation is a reminder that not every battle is visible.

This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder to check on your loved ones, lead with empathy, and remember that even the people who smile the brightest may be hurting silently.

In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the most common questions I get—“What do you do for a living?”—and the deeper conversation that always seems to follow.

From working as a nurse to transitioning into the bone marrow transplant and cell therapy space, I’ve built a career I truly love. But with that passion also comes assumptions… especially around motherhood, travel, and the idea of “mom guilt.”

Today, I’m sharing my truth—what it really looks like to balance a full-time career and being present for my children, why I refuse to feel guilty for loving what I do, and how I’m raising my kids to understand hard work, purpose, and possibility.

This episode is for every woman who has ever felt judged for her choices—whether you work, stay home, or do a little bit of both.

Because at the end of the day… you don’t have to choose.

You can have both. 🤍

In Part 2 of this deeply honest conversation, Cristina moves from the breaking point into the rebuilding.

After opening up about a raw moment in motherhood, she reflects on what it truly means to raise strong-willed children with both love and boundaries. Through faith, practical parenting shifts, and personal growth, Cristina shares how she’s learning to guide—not break—her children while also giving herself grace in the process.

This episode is for the parent who feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure if they’re getting it right… yet continues to show up anyway.

Because maybe this season isn’t about perfection—

it’s about refinement, for both you and your child 🤍

In this deeply raw and emotional episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina opens up about a moment that shook her as a mother—questioning if she was enough for her own child.

From navigating strong-willed behavior to battling guilt, comparison, and emotional exhaustion, this episode dives into the realities of parenting that aren’t often talked about.

Through faith, reflection, and practical shifts, Cristina shares how she’s learning to guide—not break—her children, while leaning on God in the moments she feels weakest.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, questioned yourself as a parent, or needed a reminder that you’re not alone… this episode is for you.

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina explores discernment and how God works through quiet nudges, not loud answers. A reminder that even when it doesn’t make sense, He is always guiding you.

In this midweek episode, Cristina shares a gentle reminder to pause, reset, and refocus. After a busy work trip and time with family, she reflects on the importance of taking small breaks to recharge and coming back with a clearer, more positive mindset.

This episode also highlights the power of gratitude—recognizing that even the smallest things we have are blessings someone else may be praying for.

Ending with meaningful Bible verses on gratitude, God’s love, and His constant presence, this is your reminder that you are never alone.

✨ Take a breath—you deserve it.