For The Girl

For The Girl

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  • People We Look Up To — And Why!

    Hey For The Girl Fam! In this episode, we’re diving into a heartfelt and hilarious (in our opinion) conversation about the people who’ve deeply impacted our lives—from spiritual mentors to Instagram follows. We share stories about Mac’s pastor dad, Kenz’s love for Francis Chan, and the dynamic duo Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely. Plus, we reflect on how intentionality, discipline, and humility play a powerful role in shaping who we become. You’ll also hear all about our favorite weekly email (yes, it involves bikini waxes), what it looks like to pursue excellence without chasing fame, and how a single sermon can radically change your life.


    Topics Discussed

    • Weekly Email Hype + “We’re Not Friends Anymore”

    • Why Mac’s Dad is Her #1 Inspiration

    • Lessons from 40 Years of Ministry

    • Francis Chan and the “Battlefield” Faith

    • Jesse Itzler, Sara Blakely & Intentional Living

    • Marriage Retreats and Family Rhythms

    • The Impact of Jamie Winship & Radical Obedience

    • Wrapping Up with Gratitude + Growth

      Resources Mentioned

      • ⁠Francis Chan Rope Sermon⁠

      • ⁠A Long Obedience in the Same Direction⁠ by Eugene Peterson

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        53 min
      • Our Biggest Money Mistakes: Advice on Stewarding Your Finances

        Hey girls! We’re getting real today (and yeah, a little exposed!) about our biggest money mistakes and what we’ve learned about stewarding our finances with faith, wisdom, and a whole lot of grace. From surprise IRS letters and tanked credit scores to paying off student loans and learning to live within our means, we’re sharing the honest stories that shaped our financial journeys. Plus, have some major money tips for the single girl.


        Topics Discussed

        • Our Real Paychecks & Ministry Life: A behind-the-scenes look at our salaries, starting Delight, and learning to live with less.

        • Kenz’s Credit Score Crash: One $60 mistake with a website subscription that cost a whole lot more—learn from us!

        • Mac’s $85,000 IRS Scare: The nonprofit tax mistake that almost derailed a wedding—yep, that happened.

        • Rent Regrets & Wise Living: How paying less in rent gave us more freedom and why we’re passionate about not being “house poor.”

        • Debt-Free Wins & Marriage Prep: Paying off student loans, building savings, and entering marriage on solid ground.

        • Moving & Missing the Mail: A warning about forwarding your mail when moving—especially when the IRS is involved!

        • Setting Up Finances Like a Pro: What we wish we knew when opening accounts and tracking subscriptions.

        • Why Young Adults Struggle With Finances: The reality of learning the hard way and our encouragement to take small steps now.

        • Encouragement for Your Financial Journey: You don’t have to have it all figured out—God is in the process with you.

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          49 min
        • Living out a Radical Love for Jesus In Mexico and the NFL | Natalie Firkser

          In this episode, we catch up with our longtime friend Natalie Firsker, and wow—you’re going to be so inspired by her story. Natalie shares how a mission trip at age 12 sparked a lifelong passion for serving in Mexico, and how that radical “yes” turned into leading a nonprofit, The Aloe Family, that now spans across multiple countries. We chat about what it looks like to live a faith that’s costly, full of sacrifice, and beautifully spirit-led—even when it’s wildly different from the people around you. Plus, Natalie spills a little about life with her NFL husband and how they’re figuring out marriage, ministry, and mission all at once. It’s honest, fun, and full of practical encouragement for anyone asking: “What does it look like to radically follow Jesus right where I am?”


          Topics Discussed

          • The Start of a Calling: Natalie shares how her heart for Mexico began with a mission trip and one little girl who changed everything.

          • From Trips to Transformation: What began as a yearly visit became a lifelong mission to build bridges between cultures and create sustainable change.

          • Life on the Move: We talk day-in-the-life in Mexico, Columbia, Nashville, and airports everywhere—and how the Spirit leads when you live out of a suitcase.

          • The Aloe Family: Natalie breaks down what her nonprofit actually does, the programs they run, and how they stay rooted in people-first ministry.

          • Radical Faith Looks Different: We dive into the tension of living a life that doesn’t look like everyone else’s—and why that’s actually the beauty of following Jesus.

          • Ministry + Marriage: Natalie opens up about life with her husband Anthony, an NFL player, and how they make two different worlds beautifully overlap.

          • Boundaries & Burnout: How she protects her peace, prioritizes rest, and keeps her soul healthy in a demanding season.

          • What Radical Faith Really Means: We close out with a powerful reflection on what it means to say “yes” to Jesus in the big and small, the easy and the scary.

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            52 min
          • How Radical Faith Led to 200 High Schoolers in Her Living Room | Courtney Slovenski

            In this episode, we sit down with one of Kenz's oldest and dearest friends, Courtney Slavinski — the girl who literally led her to Jesus! From swing dancing to homeschooling four kids, Courtney shares how saying a simple yes to the Holy Spirit turned into hosting 200+ high school students in her living room every week. Yep, you read that right. She and her husband Steve started Waygo Youth — a grassroots movement that’s discipling teens in radical, Spirit-filled ways right from their home. We talk motherhood, ministry, marriage, and what it really looks like to live a life fully surrendered to Jesus. Prepare to be convicted, encouraged, and fired up to live on mission — wherever God has you!

            Topics Discussed

            • Courtney’s Faith Journey From knowing about God to truly knowing Him 

            • Wago Youth Begins A few girls on a couch turns into a full-blown youth movement… in her living room!

            • Ministry & Motherhood How Courtney juggles four kids, a husband, and a house full of teenagers

            • Discipleship in the Everyday The heart behind Waygo

            • Ministry with Her Husband Steve’s swing dancing, zipline-building, game-leading role in the Waygo family.

            • Pushing Back on “I’m Too Busy” What Courtney would say to moms who feel like they don’t have anything to offer beyond their family.

            • When Obedience Feels Too Costly Real-life frustrations, spiritual warfare, and trusting God when things get hard.

            • What Radical Faith Actually Looks Like Not a side hustle. Not just for the bold. But the only way to follow Jesus.

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            • When Radical Faith Leads You Out of Your Comfort Zone with Daniel MacLeod

              Okay friends — this episode is so special. We sat down with our new friend Daniel McLeod for a convo that left us honestly fired up and so encouraged. Daniel lives in Nashville and leads an incredible ministry called Jesus Mission that’s all about reaching the next generation — and y’all, the stories he shares are WILD. We’re talking revival in high schools, miracles on the streets of Broadway, and what it really means to live with radical, sold-out obedience to Jesus.

              We talk about the cost of following Jesus, how scary obedience can be (and how to do it anyway), and the better-than-you-could-imagine life that comes on the other side of surrender. Whether you’re in full-time ministry, raising babies, working a 9-to-5, or just trying to figure it all out — this episode will remind you that your “yes” to God matters more than you think. Let’s get after it!


              Topics Discussed

              • What Is Jesus Mission? From High School Revival to Friday Nights on Broadway

              • The Wild Story Behind Wilco United and 1,600 High Schoolers Worshiping

              • Becoming the Peer Pressure: A Radical High School Faith Story

              • Building Ministry That Meets Real Needs

              • When Radical Obedience Doesn’t Equal a Paycheck

              • What It Costs to Live Fully for Jesus

              • The Sweetness on the Other Side of Surrender

              • Miracle on Broadway: Healed of Terminal Cancer

              • That One Time Daniel Preached to a Whole Fraternity

              • When Obedience Feels Awkward and Success Looks Different

              • First Steps: How to Do It Scared and Say Yes Anyway

              • Radical Motherhood, Everyday Yeses & What’s Next for Fireplace

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                          52 min
                        • An Honest Convo About Living Radically for Jesus

                          In today’s episode, we’re kicking off a brand new series all about what it really looks like to live radically for Jesus! We get super honest about how chasing after a bold, sold-out faith can feel a little harder now that we’re married, raising babies, and just living in the thick of life. We talk about the ways our faith felt wild and full of fire back in college, and how we’re learning to find that same hunger again in this season. Plus, we dive into the story of the rich young ruler and what Jesus says about living radically — it’s costly, it’s dependent, it’s simple, and it’s the absolute best adventure we could ever say yes to. Whether you’re single, married, raising a family, or somewhere in between, we hope this convo leaves you feeling challenged, encouraged, and fired up to chase after all God has for you! Let’s get after it, friends!


                          Topics Discussed

                          • A New Series: Living Radically for Jesus

                          • Throwback: How Our Faith Felt Radical in College

                          • Adulting and the Challenge of Keeping Faith Front and Center

                          • The Rich Young Ruler: When Jesus Asks for Everything

                          • Radical Faith Is Gonna Cost You

                          • What Desperate Dependence on Jesus Really Looks Like

                          • It’s Not Flashy — It’s Simple

                          • Radical Faith Is the Best Adventure

                          • How We're Trying to Live This Out Right Now

                          • Get Ready: More Radical Faith Stories Coming Soon!

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                            52 min
                          • Kenz in the Hotseat: Chronic Illness, Baby Names, Rhythms for Couples, and is She Moving?!

                            This episode is packed with all the things we love—big laughs, deep convos, and a whole lot of real talk. Mac turns the mic on her bestie and co-host, Kenz, and nothing’s off-limits. They dive into marriage rhythms, product hacks, and Kenz' ongoing journey with chronic illness. From the cutest story about their quarterly marriage retreats to a raw update on how illness has impacted her faith, Kenz keeps it hilariously honest and super encouraging. And yes, baby Chip (or Baker?) makes an appearance in the convo too. Whether you’re a newlywed, navigating chronic health stuff, or just here for the friendship vibes—we know you’ll enjoy this one.


                            Topics Discussed

                            • From First Trimester Feels to Loving Vero
                            • Navigating Big Life Decisions in Marriage
                            • Supporting Your Husband Like a Teammate
                            • Behind the Scenes of the "Cuddle Puddle" Life
                            • Kenz's Chronic Illness Journey + How She’s Coping
                            • Baby #2 Talk: Chip or Baker?!
                            • Planning for Two Kids (And Still Working!)
                            • Their Rhythms for Marriage: Retreats, Calendars, and Date Nights
                            • Hospitality, Mission, and Using Their Home for Kingdom Work
                            • The People Who’ve Shaped Kenz’s Faith
                            • Strengths, Weaknesses & Growing in Confidence
                            • Writing a Book (For Real This Time!)
                            • What Kenz Is Most Expecting in the Second Half of 2025

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                                58 min
                              • Mac in the HotSeat: Botox, Next Baby, Finding a Church, & Confidence in Who God Made You To Be

                                This week, Kenz flips the script and puts Mac in the hotseat—and let’s just say, nothing’s off limits. From postpartum struggles to marriage highs (and hilarious fights), from church transitions to style ruts, Mac gets super real about where she’s at and what she’s learning. Whether you're navigating motherhood, marriage, or figuring out your own timeline in a world that loves to rush things, this convo is packed with honesty, encouragement, and a few LOL moments too (yes, we talk Botox and Chick-fil-A). You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, and reminded that confidence starts with knowing who God made you to be.


                                Topics Discussed

                                • Mac in the Hotseat: Behind-the-Scenes Life Update
                                • Motherhood, Expectations & Finding Joy
                                • Chick-fil-A, Calling & Career Changes
                                • Confidence, Comparison & Going Against the Grain
                                • Finding a Church Home (When It’s Not So Easy)
                                • Postpartum Body Image, Style Ruts & Botox Talk

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                                  55 min
                                • 5 Things You Can Do Today that Might Just Change Your Life

                                  Ready to shake up your routine and go deeper with Jesus? In this episode, we’re catching you up on life lately—fun gym habits, our fave quiet time hack, and what’s new with For the Girl and Delight. Oh, and Kenz is sharing all the baby prep updates, including some adorable name ideas!


                                  We also get real about boundaries—like limiting social media and using password protection to stay accountable. These small changes have seriously helped with clarity, creativity, and peace.


                                  Plus, we’re talking about those Holy Spirit nudges and what happens when you actually say “yes.” From health goals to soul care, we’re diving into what it looks like to live intentionally and build a life that’s full and free.


                                  Grab your coffee and come hang with us—we’re so glad you’re here! 


                                  Topics Discussed

                                  • Little Shifts That Lead to Big Change
                                  • Why Boundaries = Freedom
                                  • Saying Yes to Jesus Moments
                                  • Walking With God in Every Season
                                  • Prioritizing Health + Finding Your People
                                  • Building Space for You + Your Community

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                                    52 min
                                  • New Season Coming April 8!

                                    Ready to laugh, be challenged, and grow deeper in your faith? Join Mac and Kenz—your internet besties, new moms, and co-founders of Delight Ministries—as we unpack what it really looks like to navigate your 20s with grace, grit, and Jesus at the center. On For the Girl, no topic is off-limits—from balancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship to radical faith that moves mountains.


                                    Tune in for topics like:

                                    • 5 Things You Can Do Today That Might Just Change Your Life
                                    • Mac in the Hot-seat: Botox, Her Next Baby, Finding a Church, and Confidence in Who God Made Her to Be
                                    • Kenz in the Hot-seat: Chronic Illness, Baby Names, Rhythms for Couples, and Is She Moving?!
                                    • An Honest Conversation About Living Radically for Jesus
                                    • How to Steward Your Finances (and Avoid Our Biggest Money Mistakes)
                                    • Stories from Women Living Boldly

                                    • Whether you’re a college student, a young professional, or stepping into a brand-new season, this podcast is your weekly hangout for laughter, encouragement, and truth you can hold on to.


                                      New season starts next week (April 8)!



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                                    About For The Girl

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                                    Are you looking for your new favorite podcast that's both entertaining and will challenge you in your walk with Jesus? Welcome to the For The Girl podcast, hosted by best friends Mac and Kenz.…

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