I Choose Today

Sometimes, before you take the next step, you just need to pause.

In this short devotional episode, we’re pressing pause to breathe, reflect, and savor the goodness of God. Inspired by Psalm 34:8, this is your invitation to step away from the noise and come back to the table—not to study, strive, or perform, but simply to be nourished by His presence.

If you’ve been snacking on faith, too tired to feast, or just longing to feel near to God again… this episode is for you.

Let it be a reset.

A spiritual palate cleanser.

A reminder that even if all you bring is hunger—He’ll meet you there.

Scripture:

Psalm 34:8

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.”

Reflection Prompts:

• What have I been feasting on lately—and has it truly satisfied me?
• When was the last time I sat still and savored God’s presence?
• What does it mean to me personally to taste and see that the Lord is good?

We all want to know our purpose—but what if our why isn’t something we achieve… but something we receive? In this episode, Mo shares how her journey into writing wasn’t about finding her voice—it was about finding God’s. Through personal testimony, scripture, and reflection, she reminds us that obedience always precedes understanding and that our deepest purpose is rooted not in ambition, but surrender.

Whether you feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck—this episode will gently guide you back to the One who defines your why.

In this episode:

• How Mo’s calling to write came before her calling to speak
• Why your “why” often unfolds one step at a time
• What Scripture says about calling, identity, and obedience
• Encouragement when plans don’t go as expected
• 4 questions to help you uncover your why

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Exodus 4:11–12
• Jeremiah 1:9
• Psalm 139
• Proverbs 16:9
• Isaiah 43:1
• Ephesians 2:10

Next episode teaser:

Need a moment to breathe? Next week, join Mo for a short devotional episode—a spiritual palate cleanser centered on Psalm 34:8. It’s a slow, reflective invitation to taste and see that the Lord is good.

Listen at ichoosetoday.org/listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

Have you ever been drawn in by the smell of fresh bread?

There’s something about it that awakens a hunger you didn’t even know you had.

In this episode, Mo shares a powerful reflection on Jesus—the Bread of Life—and how His love, like the aroma of freshly baked bread, fills every corner of our lives. But it’s in His brokenness that His love was most fully revealed—and the same is true for us.

You’ll be encouraged to see your own moments of brokenness not as disqualifiers, but as the very places where Christ’s love can be released through you.

With scripture, storytelling, and a heartfelt personal example, Mo invites you to live as the aroma of Christ in a world that’s hungry for hope.

This is a message of surrender, presence, and sharing what God has given us—even when we feel like it’s not enough.

In today’s episode, we step into the shoes of a young boy holding five loaves and two fish—and we discover what happens when we offer our small to the Savior who multiplies. Mo shares this familiar miracle from a fresh perspective, reflecting on the boy’s courage, her own obedience in starting this podcast, and what it means to give Jesus what we’ve been holding back. What’s in your hands today? What might happen if you placed it in His?

What You’ll Hear:

• A creative retelling of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6)
• Mo’s personal reflection on starting this podcast as her “offering”
• Encouragement to trust Jesus with what you already have
• A challenge to step out of the crowd and into surrender
• A powerful reminder that your small offering matters—eternally

Scripture Referenced:

• John 6:1–13
• John 6:10 (focus on “sit down” as a symbol of trust)
• Optional support: 2 Corinthians 9:10, Exodus 4:2 (for further study)

Listener Question:

What have you been holding back because it felt too small?

What if the very part of your story that feels too broken, too painful, or too tangled is the very thread God wants to use to create something beautiful?

In this episode of I Choose Today, we talk about what it really means to be redeemed—not just restored, but reclaimed, repurposed, and rewoven by the Master Weaver Himself. We’ll explore a picture of redemption through the story of Peter, and how Jesus didn’t just forgive him—He reinstated him, giving him back his purpose.

Mo shares a deeply personal story of loss and the hope that followed, and invites you to see your own pain through a redemptive lens. If you’ve ever wondered if God could really use your story, this episode is for you.

Scripture References:

• Romans 8:28
• Joel 2:25
• John 21:15–17
• Isaiah 61:3

Resource Mentioned:

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Sometimes we ask God for growth, but resist when He starts pulling up what’s in the way.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to let God uproot the weeds in our lives—the sin, pain, patterns, and lies that have taken root and are now choking out freedom, peace, and purpose. This isn’t about behavior modification. This is about surrender. Because before new fruit can grow, the soil must be cleared.

With gentleness and truth, the Holy Spirit shows us what needs to go—not to shame us, but to heal us. And Jesus? He enters our stories, right where they are, and offers us a better one.

Let’s invite Him to go deep.

Theme: Surrender • Timing • Trusting God in the Waiting

Description:

Waiting is hard. It stretches our faith, stirs up our doubts, and can make us wonder if God is even listening. But what if waiting isn’t wasted? What if it’s actually where God does some of His most meaningful, refining work?

In today’s episode, Mo shares four ways we can actively trust God in the waiting—Positioning, Posturing, Preparing, and Practicing Presence—and offers honest reflections from her own journey, including a story about how a cross-country move and a delayed home purchase became a powerful lesson in surrender and timing.

Whether you’re in a season of waiting for healing, clarity, provision, or direction—this episode will remind you that God is still at work, even when you can’t see it.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• The truth about waiting seasons and what they reveal
• A personal story about Mo’s writing journey and calling
• Why Joseph’s long season of silence was preparation for leadership
• A real-life example of trusting God through a difficult move and house-hunting process
• An encouraging prayer and challenge to stay faithful in the “now”

Resources Mentioned:

• Habakkuk 2:1–3
• 1 Samuel 1:15
• 1 Chronicles 22:5–16
• James 4:10
• Luke 10:38–42

Let’s Connect:

We all carry labels—some we’ve picked up from our past, others placed on us by the world or even ourselves. But what happens when those labels no longer align with who God says we are?

In this episode, Mo shares how Jesus invites us to trade our labels—broken, unworthy, not enough—for a new identity rooted in truth. Through personal stories and Scripture, she reminds us that God doesn’t define us by what we’ve done or what’s been done to us. He defines us by who He created us to be.

You’ll hear about:

• The quiet but powerful ways labels shape our choices
• How Jesus met people in Scripture and redefined them with love
• Why your true identity can’t be earned or revoked

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a name that doesn’t reflect your God-given identity, this episode is a breath of fresh grace.

Key Scripture:

In this deeply personal episode, Mo shares the real, unpolished story behind her healing journey—from pain and silence to purpose and restoration. She opens up about the trauma she endured, the lies she carried, and the Savior who met her right in the middle of it all.

If you’ve ever felt like your story is too messy, too broken, or too insignificant to matter… this one’s for you. Because when we surrender our stories to Jesus, He doesn’t waste a single word. He rewrites even the hardest chapters into something redemptive.

You’ll hear:

• Why telling your story is a form of worship and witness
• Mo’s personal journey from survival mode into healing
• A powerful reminder that God is the Author of redemption, not of pain
• Biblical examples of people whose stories reveal God's faithfulness
• Practical tips to help you start sharing your story

Key Verses:

In this deeply personal episode, Mo shares the moment she realized she needed healing and how Jesus gently began the restoration process. If you’ve been functioning while still bleeding inside, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• A real story of breaking, surrender, and beginning again
• 5 truths to help guide your healing journey
• Why Jesus isn’t afraid of your pain—and why He’s the safest place to bring it

Key Scripture:

• Luke 4:18
• Hebrews 4:15

Journal Prompts & Reflection Questions: (Download below or find at ichoosetoday.org/resources)

Next Episode Preview: We’re talking about telling your story—not for pity, but for purpose. When you let God redeem your story, it doesn’t just heal you—it brings hope to others.