This episode walks us through the spiritual journey God often leads us on: from the place of remembrance, into the valley, and eventually to the mountaintop.

The valley is not a punishment — it is where God plants seeds.

We have to remove the lies, fear, and old patterns that choke out what God is trying to do.

On the mountain, we see with clarity.

God promised that He would always be with us,

If you're walking through a dark season, this episode is a reminder:

In this powerful episode of Couch Stories, Bailey Chaney shares her incredible journey from addiction and emptiness to freedom and fullness in Christ.

Bailey once described her life as being like a chocolate Easter bunny — beautiful on the outside but hollow on the inside. But when she encountered Jesus, everything changed. He took what was broken, filled it with His love, and began a transformation that only He can do.

Through her story, you’ll hear how God redeems the past, restores purpose, and gives peace to those who choose to rely on Him.

If you’ve ever felt empty, lost, or beyond hope, Bailey’s testimony will remind you that no one is too far gone — and that Jesus still fills hollow hearts with life and love. 💛

In this episode of the Transformation Series, we look at what the Book of James teaches us about real faith — the kind that transforms us from the inside out.

Key Takeaway: Most Christians look the same — until it’s time to persevere and have patience. That’s when true faith shows itself.

Faith isn’t a one-time belief; it’s a lifelong journey of walking with God. Along that path, we go through four steps: Preparing, Practicing, Patience, and Persevering. Each one refines us and draws us closer to the heart of God.

If you’re in a season where God is stretching you, this episode will remind you that He’s not just changing your circumstances — He’s transforming you.

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In this Couch Stories episode, we sit down with Natalee Dowdle to hear her powerful story of transformation and peace.

Anxious thoughts and fear are part of our human experience — but God meets us there. Through relationship with Him, we find a peace that goes beyond understanding. Natalee shares how she’s seen the hand of God drawing her close all throughout her life, weaving threads of love through every season and circumstance.

Her story is a reminder that God is always pursuing us, always transforming us, and always calling us deeper into His presence.

If you’ve ever battled anxiety or wondered if God is near, this episode will remind you that He’s been writing your story all along.

🎧 Listen now and be encouraged to see the hand of God in your own journey.

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In this episode of Couch Stories, we talk about what it really means to have a faith that is focused more on God than on ourselves. We want all of God… but many times we haven’t truly turned from our old life and given Him all of ourselves.

Today’s Couch Story is the story of Stephen, the first martyr for Christ. In Acts 7, Stephen shows us what it looks like to live with kingdom eyes — even in persecution. His faith wasn’t rooted in comfort, success, or what God could do for him. His faith was rooted in who God IS.

And we look at James 1, where we see that faith isn’t transformed until it’s practiced. You can’t cling to your old life AND walk in the fullness of Christ. Transformation comes when we surrender, deny self, and live for Jesus above everything else.

This episode is an invitation to step into a faith that’s not self-centered — but Kingdom-centered. A faith that gives all of us… to all of Him.

In this episode, we dive into Philippians 4 and the practice of thankfulness — not just when life is good, but especially when we’re walking through the valley. Scripture tells us to rejoice, to pray, and to give thanks in every situation. That’s not because the circumstance is easy… but because God is faithful.

Thankfulness isn’t a feeling — it’s a spiritual discipline that shifts our focus from the problem to the Presence of God. It pulls our eyes off what’s overwhelming us and places them back on the One who holds us steady.

Today we talk about what it means to practice gratitude in real life, in real time, right in the middle of the struggle… and how gratitude becomes a weapon against anxiety, fear, and discouragement.

Let’s learn how to choose thankfulness — even in the valley — because God is still good, God is still near, and God is still worthy of praise.

In this episode of our Transformation Series, we dive into the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount — “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.”

Are we truly pursuing Jesus the way He calls us to? 💭

Featuring the stories of Abraham and Peter, we’ll look at how their pursuit of God — through faith, obedience, and surrender — still speaks to us today.

This is an invitation to press in, to pursue, and to practice the way of Jesus in the everyday moments of life. 🌿

🎧 Listen now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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This episode is personal. Today, I’m sharing about the battlefield in our minds — the place where the enemy loves to plant doubt, fear, and lies that keep us from truly knowing God.

We are looking at 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 in the NLT. Dive into God's word and allow Him to transform your mind. 

Every stronghold we allow the enemy to build is one more wall between us and deeper intimacy with our Creator. But through Jesus, we have the power to tear those walls down. 🕊️

* "We use divine weapons to defeat strongholds, that keep us from knowing God, and we demonstrate obedience and authority of our minds in Christ."

Join me as we talk about identifying those strongholds, replacing lies with truth, and learning to take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. 

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In this Couch Stories episode, I sit down with Alfred and Bailey Godfrey from Rooted Nourished Renewed to talk about what it means to trust God completely — even when the path ahead isn’t clear. 🌿

Reach out to Alfred and Bailey

Their story is one of transformation, obedience, and faith in action. Through every step, God has proven Himself faithful as they’ve chosen to keep saying yes to Him.

If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, uncertainty, or the call to step out of your comfort zone, this conversation will remind you that God honors faith-filled obedience — and that He’s writing something beautiful when you simply trust and follow.

🎧 Tune in now as we continue the Couch Stories series — real stories of real people transformed by a very real God.

References from this episode...

1. "Bait of Satan" - John Bevere

2. "Understanding the Wounded Heart" - Dr. Marcus Warner

3. The equipping profile, "I Hurt", "I Lead" - Gray Morais

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Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith, reminds us that the heroes of Scripture didn’t live by what they could see — they lived by what they believed. Their eyes were fixed on heaven, not the world around them.

Faith isn’t a feeling that comes and goes; it’s a foundation of truth that we stand on. It’s what carries us when emotions waver and circumstances shift. In this episode, we talk about what it means to walk by faith and live for something greater — trusting the God who always keeps His promises.