If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough for God, like no matter how much you pray, serve, or show up, it’s still never enough… this episode is for you.

We talk about that quiet pressure so many of us carry as Christians. The pressure to perform, to be “good,” to never fall short. Everyone online makes it look so easy… their routines, their faith, their peace and you start wondering, What am I missing? Why do I feel exhausted?

But what if God isn’t asking for perfection? What if He’s asking for presence?
In this episode, we unpack what it really means when Scripture says, “to obey is better than sacrifice.” We talk about fear, people-pleasing, burnout, and why God values mercy over performance.

This isn’t about doing more, it’s about drawing closer.Because you’re not a bad Christian. You’re just tired.And maybe… God’s been waiting for you to rest.

Scriptures Mentioned

1 Samuel 15:22–23 · 1 Samuel 15:24 · Hosea 6:6 · Matthew 9:9–13 · Matthew 12:1–8 · Micah 6:6–8 · Psalm 51:16–17 · Isaiah 1:11–17 · Romans 12:1 · James 1:27 · Matthew 15:8 · John 13:35 · Luke 10:38–42

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Everyone gets angry. We all see and go through things that frustrate us or make our blood boil. But, even if you don’t think you have “anger issues,” it’s still easy to let anger lead you into sin.

In today’s episode, Drew joins me to talk honestly about our own battles with anger. What it looked like before Christ, how it still shows up now, and what the Bible really says about how to be slow to anger.

We’re diving into real stories, real struggles, and the truth that God’s Word gives us to help control our anger before it controls us.

Let’s learn how to honor God with our emotions, not be ruled by them.

Scripture Mentioned:

James 1:19–20 • Proverbs 14:29 • Proverbs 29:11 • Exodus 34:6 • Psalm 103:8 • Ecclesiastes 7:9 • Proverbs 15:18 • Matthew 5:22 • Ephesians 4:26–27 • Colossians 3:8 • Proverbs 15:1 • Galatians 5:22–23 • Matthew 5:38–48

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Have you ever felt like following Jesus makes you the “weird one” in the room? Like you’re left out of family gatherings, friend groups, or opportunities because of your faith? I’ve been there too.

While reading the Old Testament, I kept coming back to the Levites, the tribe God set apart to serve Him. They didn’t get land like everyone else, but God Himself was their portion. From the outside, it may have looked like they were missing out, but in reality, they had the greatest gift of all: closeness with God.

In this episode, we’ll talk about what that means for us today. The same presence that once rested on the Levites now lives in us through the Holy Spirit. So if you’ve been feeling lonely, misunderstood, or left out because of your faith, remember this: you’re not rejected, you’re chosen. You’re not cast out, you’re set apart.

Scripture: 

Deuteronomy 10:8–9 · 2 Samuel 6:6–7 · 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 · Galatians 6:2 · Numbers 1–2 · Leviticus 16

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Feeling far from God lately? Maybe you’ve been distracted, maybe life feels heavy, or maybe you’ve just quietly drifted without even realizing it. This episode is a reminder that the same God who brought Israel out of Egypt is the same God who’s brought you out of your own Egypt….your heartbreak, your past maybe even just your old self. Forgetting Him is what pulls us further away, but remembering what He’s already done shifts everything.

 In this conversation, I talk about why we so easily drift from God and how to come back, what “fear of the Lord” really means (spoiler: it’s not about being scared), and how living in daily awareness of His presence changes us. If you’ve been feeling distant, this is for you. Come remember the God who never stopped pursuing you.

Welcome to Season 3! I’ve missed you guys so much!!

James 4:17, Deuteronomy 6:10–12, Proverbs 9:10, Exodus 20:20, Proverbs 14:26–27

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“I feel like I’m wasting my life.” If you’ve ever said that to yourself while scrolling, procrastinating, numbing out, or crying in secret, this episode is for you.

It’s for the person who cries on their birthday because she feels like another year passed them by.

For the dreamer who has a million ideas in their heart but feels too scared to take the first step.

For the one who’s tired of feeling stuck: spiritually, emotionally, mentally and doesn’t know how to move forward.

I know what it’s like to pray for a breakthrough, but refuse to move. To watch everyone else live the life you were called to live. 

This is the episode I wish I had when I was at my lowest. When I thought I had to wait for motivation instead of choosing obedience. When I forgot that God doesn’t just want to bless me, He wants to partner with me.

If you're tired of living on autopilot, shrinking back, hiding your gifts, or wondering if you’ve missed your moment... it’s time to show up.
Not perfect. Just present.
You’re not alone. And it’s not too late.

Scriptures:
James 2:17 · Philippians 2:12–13 · Isaiah 6:8 · Matthew 25:25–26 · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Psalm 73:25–26

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Fasting. It’s something we’ve all heard about… but I wonder how many of us truly understand it or have actually stepped into it?

The beautiful thing is, fasting isn’t just for “super spiritual” people or moments of crisis. It’s for all of us. Jesus said when you fast, not if. Fasting is one of the most powerful ways to draw close to God, hear His voice, and let Him work in your life in ways you didn’t expect.In this episode, I share what biblical fasting really is (and isn’t), how to start, and how it’s changed my walk with Jesus. I pray it encourages you to try, even if it just starts as one day, God will meet you there.

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This one’s personal. I’ve been asked how I healed from childhood trauma and the truth is, I’m still healing. I haven’t “arrived,” and maybe I never fully will this side of Heaven. But what I’ve learned is this: God doesn’t wait for us to be whole to walk with us. He meets us in the wound.

In this episode, I open up about what it looks like to follow Jesus while still bleeding. I talk about the thorn in my side, how God’s word taught me to lament, and the power of being honest with God when life still hurts. If you’ve ever felt like you had to be “over it” to be used by God, I pray this reminds you: you don’t have to be healed to be held. God sees you, He’s with you, and He will get the glory, even through your thorn.

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Have you ever said "yes" when everything in you was saying "no" just because you were scared of disappointing someone, scared of not being liked? Same. And honestly... it’s exhausting.

Today, we’re getting real about people-pleasing and how, for so long, we labeled it as "kindness" or "love," when really, it was fear wearing a mask. Fear of rejection. Fear of not being enough.

But here’s the hope: Jesus never called us to live for approval, He called us to live in freedom. In this episode, we’re talking about how Jesus set the precedent: obedience over being liked. And how learning to walk in that truth changes everything. 

If you’re tired of living for everyone else’s opinions… this one’s for you.

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This one’s a little different. It’s not a typical episode… it’s more of a pause.

I really felt the Holy Spirit tugging on me to just stop and remember what Jesus did. Not just on Good Friday, but every day — because this story is still changing lives.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and sit with the love of a God who didn’t stay distant, but stepped into our mess. Who chose the cross — not because He had to, but because He wanted to.

It’s not just a story about pain.
 It’s a love story.
 And it’s for you.

Whenever you’re listening — today, next week, or months from now, this is your reminder: He came close. He stayed. And He’s not finished yet.

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Today’s episode is a big sister Q&A — just real, honest girl talk about the things we all wonder but don’t always say out loud. We’re talking about losing friendships in your 20’s, struggling with lust as a Christian girl, trusting God in waiting seasons, dealing with insecurity, making the first move in dating, and even how to start reading your Bible. I’ve missed you guys so much, and it feels so good to sit down and just talk again. My heart for this episode is that you leave feeling seen, encouraged, and reminded that God cares about every detail of your life — even the messy parts. 

Hebrews 10:24-25
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together... but encouraging one another."

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