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Today’s episode is dangerous. This week on Honest to God, I’m joined by my best friend, Alanna Craig, and we’re getting way too comfortable (+ cackling way too loud) as we divulge the most unhinged and unconventional depths of our friendship. Listen to find out how Alanna and I pulled each other through the toughest of storms in order to transform our college experience, and change one another for the better.

From the dreadfully awkward first friend-date that almost ruined it all, to spring break in Prague, we draw back the curtain on trauma-induced pregnancy scares, shame around sexuality and innocence, the hard work of genuine healing, and the (subtle) art of calling out each other’s flaws.

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On today’s episode of Honest to God, we’re talking about obedience—not to your parents, and not to your boss, but to Jesus. For most of us, the word “Obey” is disturbing; it feels authoritarian and disciplinary, counterintuitive to our freewill. For years, my own assumptions about what it meant to obey the way of Christ kept me from experiencing the fullest extent of His goodness, and it wasn’t until I started deconstructing my experience of institutionalized religion that I discovered the wonder of (and truth about) partnering with God instead of plodding along in total self-reliance and self-righteousness.

As we deconstruct and reimagine our notions of obeying the way of Jesus, we’ll wrestle the inherent logical discomfort and wade into an understanding of how + why a lifestyle aligned with Christ restores and grows us. What we’re not going to do is sugarcoat. Being obedient to God often grates against our nature, asking us to deny impulse and convenience…an impossible task unless you know it isn’t discipline for discipline’s sake. Today, we’ll discuss the difference and figure out the way forward.

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Today on Honest to God, we’re joined by none other than MY MOTHER, y’all. Evelyn has arrived to serve raw, retrospective realness about the many trials and disappointments of her life, and how the love of Christ pulled her from the pit of the lowest valley. She shares a life’s story fraught with terrorism, divorce, isolation, and a dependence on toxic vices to dodge the pain. After, we discuss how my YFH (Year From Hell) impacted our relationship, and how she fought to save me. We unpack the generational curses that ensnared us both—broken households, traumatic relationships, even a near brush with homelessness—before being freed by faith and learning how to walk in the light.

In this episode of HTG, we talk practical strategies for healing from the pain of the past, taking advantage of the (seemingly endless) waiting seasons, and finding both contentment and clarity in chaos.

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On today’s episode of Honest to God, we’re hitting the reset button. Whether you’re wrestling with a desire to redesign your entire life, or craving small but meaningful change, today’s episode will walk you through some of the most important questions and considerations for taking the first step. I’ll break down the red flags that alerted me to the need for change in my own life, then explain the guiding principles that led me confidently towards slow and steady transformation. We’re talking emotional intimacy, self-reliance, reclaimed identity, and safety in our skin. 

Starting over is scary. Demanding respect is hard. This week’s episode of HTG hopes to help you locate the courage to fight for your right to comfort and confidence, by cutting the cords that bind you to the toxic forces in your life. 

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In the premiere episode of Honest to God, we’re going to cry, burp, and laugh our way through the not-so-pretty story of why I decided to create this podcast. We’re taking it back to the start and digging deep: I expose the roots of my (misguided) search for love, belonging, and truth, before unpacking some of the pitfalls and realizations that ultimately helped me find them. It’s a story that moves through pain and confusion, towards peace and understanding—a worthwhile journey acutely intertwined with my rediscovery of Christ midway through college. We’ll discuss who this podcast is for, what I hope it will offer, and the very terrifying reality of talking about God on the internet. 

My only instruction? Brew your beverage of choice and buckle in, besties. We’re diving DEEP into the trenches, then taking off in hot pursuit of healthy growth towards more joyful, satisfied versions of ourselves.

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