This episode is a little different.

You'll hear me in two moments — before and after my daughter Maddie's surgery. I wanted to share this season in real time, without waiting for everything to feel resolved.

We talk about waiting rooms, recovery, long nights, and the unexpected kindness of people who step in when you need them most — from an extraordinary nurse who ministered to us through her own story, to our church family and friends who surrounded us with prayers, meals, and support.

I also reflect on the life and legacy of Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician whose quiet faithfulness laid the foundation for GPS — a reminder that ordinary perseverance can have extraordinary impact.

We close with a gentle heart check on gratitude, generosity, and how we position our hearts toward others.

If you're in a season of waiting, healing, or reflection, this episode is for you.

In Episode 3 of Everyday Ordinary, Extraordinary, we talk about focus, grit, faith, and the quiet moments we don't want to miss.

From sports and perseverance to a mother's reflection on her son's DECA achievement, this episode explores what it really means to prepare well, trust God, and give Him all the glory. We dive into the power of a word of the year, why our family chose Jubilee, and how God meets us in ordinary moments that turn out to be extraordinary.

A heartfelt reminder to pause, pray, and let God guide your steps.

In this episode of Everyday Ordinary, Extraordinary, we talk about strength — the kind built through discipline, consistency, recovery, and faith.

I share how sports, fitness, and everyday movement have shaped my life beyond competition, and how leadership, injury, and seasons of change have taught me to adapt rather than quit. We also reflect on sports stories through the lens of character and perseverance, highlighting work ethic, resilience, and the unseen process behind growth.

This episode is about showing up, trusting God in every season, and recognizing that strength is often formed long before it's visible.

What if the moments we rush past are the very places God is working?

In this first episode of Everyday Ordinary, Extraordinary, we talk about real life — the frustrations, the pauses, the ups and downs — and the gentle ways God meets us in the middle of it all. Not in the loud or the spectacular, but in the everyday rhythms we often overlook.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and notice what God may already be doing in your ordinary moments.

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Welcome to Everyday Ordinary, Extraordinary — a podcast rooted in faith, community, and the sacredness of everyday life.

This podcast was created as an invitation into friendship. Into real conversations, shared stories, and the everyday ordinary moments that shape us — moments that can be extraordinarily hard, unspeakably beautiful, and deeply meaningful.

From time to time, you'll hear my husband join me — he's a pastor, and our conversations often reflect where faith meets real life. You'll also hear from my kids as they walk through different seasons — a daughter in her freshman year of college and a son finishing his last year and a half of high school — along with friends and voices from our wider community.

Here, we'll share Scripture, reflect on passages from the Bible, and occasionally dive into in-depth Bible studies. We'll also talk about life as it really is — family, relationships, parenting and launching children, friendships gained and lost, career paths, sports, food, beauty, and the journey of becoming who God is shaping us to be.

You'll hear from people doing extraordinary things, and from people who are quietly extraordinary while living faithful, everyday lives.

This podcast is for you.

Welcome to Everyday Ordinary, Extraordinary.

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