tw: lymphoma, cancer, cancer related treatments and chemotherapy, isolation, covid.

In this episode, Kristen bravely takes us back to the beginning of her journey with non Hodgkin Burkitt lymphoma & speaks to how she endured some of her most difficult days by practicing gratitude and leaning on her faith and family. She provides insight into the unique challenges adolescent cancer patients face, realities of treatment, and burdens of survivorship. Through her story, Kristen helps listeners better understand the experience of cancer patients, encourages love ones to extend support, and spreads awareness pertaining to the disease. She also discusses her heart for advocacy through her job and provides resources listed below.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood Cancer Leaders | LLS

Home - Stupid Cancer

tw: eating related disorders, binging and purging. In this episode, Gianna humbly revisits a time in her life plagued by body shame & disordered eating patterns. She discusses size in the wedding industry and church + explores ideas for more inclusion within both cultures. She highlights the power of God with her testimony of healing & freedom. Gianna shares her heart behind her worship career & emphasizes the importance of getting at the feet of Jesus through all circumstances.

tw: miscarriage, birth trauma

In this episode, Haylee examines the parallel of the sacrifice of child birth and Jesus' death on the cross. She argues that through blood and agony, we see life through Jesus in both contexts. Haylee emphasizes the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on the cross through all circumstances, as well as being grounded in Christian community to both celebrate and mourn the life of children. She discusses her three, unique, child birth experiences which ultimately led her to pursuing her role as a Christian Doula.

Haylee can be reached at www.hayleejwilliams.com.

tw: miscarriage

In this episode, Savannah interviews her husband, Kevin, with Q & A questions submitted from listeners via Instagram stories. They discuss dating, marriage, parenthood, and roles within the home. Kevin speaks to the delicate balance of leading a home and the kind of role model he hopes to be to their son, Sidney. Its messy, honest, and a little bit funny as the couple reflect on their journey with the listeners.

TW: miscarriage, Covid, mania, demonic oppression. In this episode, Sienna opens up about her relationship with self esteem, rooted in insecurities from her childhood. She shares how exploration of identity in different worldly experiences ultimately lead her walking down a path of sin, and away from Jesus. Sienna discusses how a high achieving attitude exacerbated a spirit of pride in her life and how Jesus began to redeem her identity through intimacy with Him. She highlights the power of the Holy Spirit as she recalls her battles with spiritual warfare. If you want to connect, you can reach her here [email protected].

TW: suicide, death by suicide, loss, miscarriage, infertility, depression

In this episode, Jamen emulates strength and vulnerability as she shares her testimony of God in her life. She does not shy away from her most difficult seasons, but instead, glorifies God as she discusses pain, loss, and the disruption of a "perfect" timeline. She highlights the character of Jesus and uses it as a compass to approach others. Through both immense grief and joy, Jamen compares the depth of human experience to the life of Jesus here on earth.

tw: covid, pandemic, miscarriage, primatial sex, anxiety, trauma

In this episode, Anastasia highlights her dependency on God's word as it guided her through early challenges in marriage, motherhood, and ministry. She points to the importance of examining your heart and desires when making hard decisions pertaining to finances, lifestyle, and career. Anastasia discusses the intersection of home life and relationship with Jesus, and shares how she was called to step out of the comfort of her routine to fulfill God's plan for her life. she outlines the complexities of mentorship as it is weaved with conviction and grace.

TW: abuse

In this episode, Dakota graciously invites us into some of her most painful life experiences of rejection and neglect after becoming pregnant while in college. She shares how an early marriage resulting in a divorce and life as a single mom without support from the church led her to an unexpected path of deconstructing her childhood faith. She is honest about her challenges raising littles, recovering from abuse, losing her true identity in photography, and attempting to rebuild relationships with the Christian community while healing from her past. Finally, Dakota gives insight on how she continues to cling to Jesus as a creative and is steadfast in her journey to reclaim her faith. We celebrate an exciting life update at the end which points us back to Jesus' unfailing love and the redemption of a healthy Spiritual life.

Trigger Warning: CDH, life support, ECMO, C-sections, Birth Trauma, and Abortion.

In this episode, Kathleen generously welcomes us into the refining moments of her life over the past 3 years. She talks a little bit about how she met her husband Jake, their path to marriage, and challenges they faced together early on. She highlights God's truth by sharing scripture she was grounded in while navigating the diagnosis of her daughter (CDH), the months of medical care since the initial diagnosis, and the adjustment bringing her home cross country from the hospital she was delivered at. Kat emphasizes the Lord's goodness in moments of grief and joy and opens up about challenges of mothering littles. Bring a tissue and be expectant to hear God move through their story.