Join Kathie and Spring as they explain what Lent is, its biblical roots, and why it still matters today. This episode offers simple, grace-filled guidance on fasting, prayer, and spiritual practices to prepare your heart for Easter.

Listeners will find accessible steps, song suggestions, and encouragement to slow down, reflect, and return to God during this sacred season.

In this episode Kathie and Spring walk through an intentional, faith-centered process for identifying and releasing emotions that no longer serve you — resentments, shame, fear, and old identities — and replacing them with healing, scripture-based truths.

They share practical steps (notice, name, normalize, release, replace), breathing and journaling exercises, recovery insights, and biblical encouragement to help you carry less and live more anchored in Christ.

In this unscripted episode of Loving God, Loving Life, Getting Real, Kathie and Spring talk about recognizing when God shows up, finding confirmation in scripture and everyday moments, and embracing new, sometimes scary, opportunities. They discuss perseverance through trials, the importance of daily scripture (including the YouVersion app), dealing with negative thoughts, and supporting one another through hard conversations.

They also share personal stories about choir moments, growth in faith, and reminders to love people intentionally. Listeners are encouraged to be present, journal about difficult conversations, and stay anchored in Christ.

In this episode Kathie and Spring explore the essential conversations that can reshape your year—appreciation, boundaries, repair, truth-telling, vision, release, and asking for help. They weave Scripture, personal stories, and practical tips to help listeners move from avoidance to courageous, Christ-centered communication.

Listeners will hear guidance on letting the Holy Spirit lead difficult talks, simple conversation frameworks, and a weekly homework: identify the conversation you need, journal your thoughts, and take the first step. The episode also highlights related worship songs and encourages seeking support when needed.

In this episode Kathie and Spring explore how true wisdom begins with God and is revealed through reflection, trials, community, and obedience. They unpack Scripture, share personal stories of loss and restoration, and remind listeners that Jesus is the source of wisdom.

Practical guidance includes learning to love God and neighbor, listening before speaking, seeking God’s direction in prayer and Scripture, and allowing God to shape our responses. The hosts also recommend worship songs and journaling prompts to help listeners apply these truths.

In this episode Kathie and Spring explore the spiritual and practical roots of procrastination—fear, perfectionism, overwhelm, and delayed obedience—through Scripture (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, James, Ephesians) and personal stories.

They offer simple, faith-based steps to start moving: pray, take one small step, set a short timer, remove distractions, create accountability, and speak Scripture over your work. The episode challenges listeners to steward their time, obey God’s prompting, and trust Him one step at a time.

Hosts Kathie and Spring explore what biblical joy really is — a gift rooted in God’s presence, hope, and the Holy Spirit. They name key scriptures (Psalm 16:11, Nehemiah 8:10, John 15:11, Romans 15:13, James 1:2–3, Galatians 5:22–23) and connect them to songs that reinforce joy in both calm and chaos.

The episode offers simple, practical steps to start the year with joy: slow down, declare scripture each morning, invite Jesus’ joy, anchor in hope, create daily joy rhythms (gratitude, journaling, memorizing verses), and intentionally remove what’s covering your joy.

Join Kathe and Spring outdoors as they reflect on the end of the year, share what they want to leave behind, and discuss priorities for the new year. They talk about relying on God, keeping commitments, recovery growth, and songs that inspire faith and gratitude.

Through prayer, personal stories, and practical questions for journaling, this episode encourages listeners to seek God first, leave fear and approval-seeking behind, and carry Jesus and praise into 2026.

Kathie and Spring reflect on their go-to scriptures as the new year begins, focusing on Philippians 4:6, Psalm 46:10, and Psalm 34:4. They share personal stories about anxiety and fear, recommend worship songs, and offer simple daily practices—gratitude prayer, journaling, and prayer with friends—to help turn worry into peace.

The episode encourages listeners to choose a verse to hold onto, release burdens to God in prayer, and build small rhythms that keep them anchored in Christ throughout the year.

Welcome to a warm, family-style episode of Loving God, Loving Life, Getting Real with Kathie . Kathie is joined by three young guests — Addie, Ella, and James — who share what they love to do (dance, swim, soccer), stories about pets and holiday gifts, and plans for a playful "yes day". They chat about upcoming performances, favorite treats, and holiday money, ending with cheerful New Year wishes and a reminder to stay anchored in Christ.