Holy Shenanigans: Our Journey of Faith, Family and Failure

Holy Shenanigans: Our Journey of Faith, Family and Failure

By DeShawne and KathrynReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
Download on the App Store

Holy Shenanigans: Our Journey of Faith, Family and Failure episodes

  • The Prep Before the Promise

    Sometimes what feels like a delay is actually God doing some behind-the-scenes work. In this episode, we talk about the difference between waiting and preparation, why God cares more about our character than our comfort, and how trusting Him often means taking the next step before we feel ready. If you've ever wondered what God is doing in your "not yet" season, this conversation is for you.


    27 min
  • Growth Is Ghetto Sometimes

    Hard seasons can leave us wondering if we should stay, pivot, or just hold on a little longer. In this episode, we talk honestly about navigating discomfort, uncertainty, and the quiet seasons where God feels distant. We share personal stories about learning to trust God through the tension, finding peace in the middle of discomfort, and realizing that some of our hardest seasons are the ones that grow us the most.


    28 min
  • Holy Shenanigans: The “I Don’t Know” Season

    When life feels uncertain, faith gets real. We’re talking about those raw “I don’t know” seasons—grief, surrender, trusting God’s timing, and learning to breathe when the future feels blurry. We share honest moments from our own lives and what it looks like to release control, stay present, and notice the small, sacred blessings in the middle of the mess.

    If you’re somewhere between what was and what’s next, this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone. There’s peace in the pause, growth in the waiting, and freedom in simply being faithful with what’s in front of you today. 

    24 min
  • Slow Your Roll, It’s Fall

    In this quick Holy Shenanigans popcorn episode, DeShawne and Kathryn talk about the shift of seasons and the invitation fall brings. Instead of rushing headfirst into the hustle of the holidays, what if we chose calm over chaos? What if we slowed down long enough to notice the goodness of God woven into simple things—changing leaves, quiet evenings, and the gifts already in our hands? This season doesn’t have to be busy to be meaningful.

    13 min
  • One Way, Not My Way

    In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, we get real about unity in the body of Christ. We talk about how easy it is to get caught up in opinions, preferences, and trivial fights—but the truth is, there’s only one way, and it isn’t ours. It’s Jesus. Our differences aren’t something to fear; they’re what make the body stronger. When we learn to honor each other instead of compete with each other, we reflect the heart of Christ to a divided world.

    31 min
  • Cake, Courage, and Calling Out Shame

    It’s DeShawne’s birthday, and she’s celebrating with more than just cake. In this special episode, she shares about her health journey and what it means to step into a new year with renewed vision and intention. Together, DeShawne and Kathryn talk about the importance of knowing who you want to be, building shame-resistance, and practicing wholehearted living, drawing inspiration from the work of Brené Brown.

    They get real about accountability, the courage it takes to name things honestly, confess failures, and keep pressing into the person God created each of us to become.

    Join the celebration for a conversation full of laughter, honesty, and the kind of courage that lasts longer than birthday candles.

    31 min
  • Comparison Called — We Hung Up

    This week, we’re talking about the trap of comparison. Those moments when you’re scrolling social media and holding someone else's highlight reel to your regular Monday. Maybe it’s another mom’s spotless kitchen, someone else’s promotion, or that friend whose Bible is perfectly color-coded. We’ve been there. And we’ve also learned that shame grows in isolation, but it loses its grip in honest, grace-filled community. Join us for a conversation about calling out comparison, kicking shame to the curb, and finding freedom together in the body of Christ.


    29 min
  • Saying Yes Without the Instruction Manual

    Sometimes saying yes to God feels like stepping into the unknown without a map or instructions, and honestly, it often is. In this episode, we dig into what it really means to give God our yes, especially when the path isn’t clear and the season feels long. We remind you that God isn’t bound by our timelines... He’s over all of time, and our yes doesn’t come with a promise that it’ll be easy or quick. Instead, that yes sets us on the journey of becoming more like Him, growing through the messy, uncertain seasons. No perfect plans here, just honest conversations about faith, growth, and showing up even when it’s hard.


    26 min
  • How Did We Get Here?! (Oh Right… Jesus)

    We used to pray for this.

    In this episode, we’re reflecting on the undeniable, transforming power of God. Not in theory, but in our real lives. We talk honestly about what it’s been like to move from places of deep pain, shame, and uncertainty… into healing, restoration, and hope.

    We share how God met us in our mess, answered prayers we were almost afraid to speak out loud, and reminded us that His power isn’t limited by our pasts. This isn’t about perfection... it’s about surrender. About what happens when ordinary people say a simple, shaky “yes” and trust God to do what only He can.

    If you’re wondering if your story could still be redeemed, this episode is our reminder to you: He still does miracles.

    29 min
  • We Said “For Better or Worse”… And Meant It (Mostly)

    "For Better or Worse"—those familiar wedding vows sound noble at the altar, but what happens when ‘worse’ shows up at your door? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the real, raw, and redemptive parts of marriage. We talk about self-awareness as the starting point of transformation, what it looks like to take responsibility instead of pointing fingers, and how God's presence shows up most tenderly in the middle of the mess, not just the mountaintops.

    29 min

About Holy Shenanigans: Our Journey of Faith, Family and Failure

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Holy Shenanigans, the podcast where two best friends dive into the raw and real aspects of life with honesty and humor. From the challenges of motherhood to the ups and downs of business, friendships and marriage, we share our unfiltered experiences of faith, family and failure and offer a mix of laughter, empathy and encouragement.