When life feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to recognize that God is still present, working, and holding you through it.

In this casual Bible-study episode, Kayla walks through Isaiah 43 and reflects on God’s promises to call us by name, remain with us through deep waters, make a way through the wilderness, and free us from the shame of our past.

Kayla also shares what has changed in the five years since her baptism, how saying yes to Jesus transformed the direction of her life, and why your mistakes do not disqualify you from God’s love or purpose.

If you feel exhausted, forgotten, stuck, or weighed down by something you have done, this episode is a reminder that you are seen, precious to God, and never walking through the wilderness alone. The episode closes with a prayer for freedom, direction, and a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Have you ever wanted to talk about Jesus, but stayed quiet because you were afraid of making things uncomfortable?

In Episode 57, Kayla sits down with Andrew Steier of Always Going to discuss why sharing your faith doesn’t have to feel like a sales pitch or rehearsed presentation. They talk about listening well, asking genuine questions, recognizing natural opportunities, and allowing your relationship with Jesus to overflow into everyday conversations.

Andrew also shares why evangelism starts in the heart—not the mouth, how fear of rejection keeps us silent, and eight questions that help him stay focused on God’s mission.

If you love Jesus but freeze when it’s time to talk about Him, this episode will help you approach those conversations with greater confidence, authenticity, and care.

Learn more about Andrew’s free five-day course at OverflowEvangelism.com!

The enemy doesn’t always attack through obvious temptation. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, constant distraction, isolation, shame—or even a good gift slowly taking God’s place.

In this episode, Kayla explores six subtle ways spiritual warfare can appear in everyday life and uses neuroscience to explain why these patterns can become so powerful. You’ll learn how to question familiar lies, distinguish conviction from condemnation, protect your attention, and recognize when success or talent is becoming part of your identity.

If you’ve felt spiritually off but haven’t been able to explain why, this episode may help you notice what you’ve been missing.

Christianity can feel exciting when it is everywhere—on social media, clothing, worship playlists, and in our bios. But what happens when following Jesus is no longer popular?

In Episode 55, Kayla sits down with Joshua Moody, who shares how growing up surrounded by religion without truly knowing Jesus led him through rejection, church hurt, addiction, depression, and a moment when he was ready to give up on God. Then, Joshua says he heard two words that changed everything: “Come home.”

Joshua shares how obedience led him back to church, into ministry, and toward a passion for helping the next generation build a faith rooted in Scripture rather than trends. This conversation will challenge you to consider whether you are simply building a life around Jesus—or genuinely building a life with Him.

Maybe you want God to be part of your everyday life—but you’re not sure what that practically looks like.

Spending time with God doesn’t have to be complicated. It can begin with reading a few Bible verses, writing down what stands out, praying, or simply talking to Him while you drive, walk, or get ready for the day.

In this episode, Kayla shares practical ways to keep God at the center of your day. She discusses turning Bible reading and prayer into a relationship rather than another task, becoming more intentional about what you consume, choosing community that strengthens your faith, and bringing your struggles to God instead of handling them alone.

Whether you already have a consistent faith routine or don’t know where to begin, this episode will help you recognize God’s presence in the ordinary moments of your life.

Charlie Wolschon grew up attending church and believed Jesus existed—but he didn’t understand what it meant to personally know or love Him.

After years of questions, feeling isolated in Sweden, and placing his worth in a relationship, an unexpected conversation on his college campus led Charlie to begin exploring faith for himself.

In this episode, Charlie shares how Christianity became personal, how God met him in his anxiety and uncertainty, and why following Jesus required him to release control. Kayla and Charlie also discuss navigating doubt, finding Christian community, and why you are not “behind” if you are still figuring out your faith.

Whether you grew up in church or are only beginning to explore what you believe, this conversation will challenge you to consider the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him.

One year ago, Kayla was sitting at her internship desk when she sensed God say, “I want you to start a podcast”—with zero blueprint, zero guarantees, and a whole lot of reasons to say no.

In this anniversary episode of Kickstart with Kayla, Kayla looks back on what God has done over the past twelve months: reaching listeners on six continents, connecting with people in states she's never even been to, and showing His faithfulness through every step of a journey that began with one simple "yes" to something that felt far too big.

Kayla shares three big lessons from year one: how God can turn your hesitation into obedience, why small moments of boldness (like blurting out your favorite Romans 8 verse) can change your trajectory, and how speaking tiny messages in high school with almost no notes prepared her for the weekly rhythm she has now.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, doubting your voice, or wondering whether your obedience actually matters, this episode will remind you that God is far more creative with your “yes” than you could ever be with your “plan.”

What happens when God uses a brand‑new friendship to deepen your faith?

In this episode, Kayla sits down with her friend AnnaGrace Reynolds, who was adopted at six months old and has seen God’s faithfulness woven through her story ever since—from medical records that mysteriously cleared to giving her life to Jesus as a child and walking with Him through trials and sanctification.

Together they talk about expectations vs. reality in college, the pressure to stay busy, and what it’s looked like for AnnaGrace to learn real stillness with God instead of just saying “trust the Lord” as a cliché. You’ll hear about balcony quiet times, praying over the places God sends them, and the kind of friendship that pushes you closer to Jesus instead of just closer to burnout.

They also dream out loud about going back to campus with a fresh fire to disciple others—especially wide‑eyed freshmen—and how simple, intentional investment in just a few people can ripple out into generations of faith, just like Paul and Timothy.

If you’ve been craving deeper community, wanting to hear a real adoption testimony, or needing a reminder that time with God is a privilege not a chore, Episode 51 will feel like a long, honest walk with two friends who love Him.

“You learn what you prioritize.”

In this episode, Kayla shares a phrase she overheard that wouldn’t leave her alone—and how it exposes the gap between what we say matters and what our lives actually revolve around. From her mom helping her sort out nightly priorities when she was stressed to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, she unpacks why most of us don’t become what we intend; we become what we consistently give our attention and emotional energy to.

Walking through the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10, Kayla shows how a man who looked spiritually serious still walked away sad when following Jesus touched the one thing that really sat first in his heart. She then gets honest about our own lives—checking the phone before talking to God, choosing convenience over obedience, and expecting to feel “spiritually grounded” while protecting everything that keeps us comfortable.

This isn’t a habits masterclass; it’s a heart check. You’ll hear practical questions to expose what’s truly first in your life, encouragement for seasons of burnout, and a reminder from Luke 9 that following Jesus is a daily decision, not a once‑a‑year emotional high. If Episode 49 helped you stop settling in dating, Episode 50 will help you stop settling for a spiritual life that doesn’t match the one you say you want.

You can love Jesus, crave marriage, and still quietly settle for “good enough” because you’re tired of starting over. In this car‑ride conversation, I sit down with my cousin Macy (fresh off her bachelorette trip) to talk honestly about dating, discernment, and how she went from Sunday‑only faith to a real walk with God in college.

Macy shares how finding community at college, trying different churches, and seeing God show up in her own story prepared her to recognize her fiancé as an answered prayer—not just another guy. They unpack what being “equally yoked” has actually looked like in real life, why past relationships that didn’t work out can still be a gift, and how to tell the difference between “this is my person” and “this is just someone I’m getting coffee with.”

If you’re tired of confusing talking stages, wondering if your standards are too high, or worried you’ll miss who God has for you, this episode will help you breathe, pay attention to the right things, and trust His timing more than your timeline.