In this episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, I explore the question: Is America on the brink of revival? From the memorial service for Charlie Kirk that turned into a powerful Gospel moment, to the long history of revivals that have shaped our nation, to signs of spiritual renewal spreading across campuses and even globally—this conversation digs into what revival really means and what it could look like in our time.

Together, we’ll reflect on the patterns of past awakenings, recognize what God may be stirring right now, and talk about how we, as believers, can boldly live out our faith in this season.

✨ Read the full blog on the Hermana Blog at www.kriverathompson.com.

💭 Reflection Question: What step is God calling you to take this week toward revival in your own life, home, or community?

As we step into the final quarter of the year, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the heaviness of our world and the pressure to do more. In this episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, Kaley shares how to reframe productivity—not as endless striving, but as faithfully focusing on what God has actually called us to.

Through Scripture, reflection, and practical steps, you’ll be encouraged to create your own Faithful Finish List—a simple way to release distractions, pray intentionally, and finish 2025 with purpose and light.

✨ Plus, don’t miss the free downloadable Faithful Finish List template on the Hermana Blog to help you put these practices into action today.

Life moves fast this time of year — school drop-offs, packed schedules, shifting routines. But what if fall could be an invitation to pause, breathe, and begin again?

In this episode of Miracle in the Mess, we’re talking about the power of small beginnings and how to reset your spiritual, emotional, and daily rhythms as we head into a new season. I’ll share practical tools, simple prayer rhythms, and journaling prompts to help you create space for God — even when life feels busy.

✨ Free Resource! ✨

I’ve created a Fall Reset Checklist filled with journaling prompts, Sabbath ideas, and intentional rhythms to help you realign your heart and home this season.

📌 Download your free checklist here: www.kriverathompson.com

You can also read the full blog on the Hermana Blog for even more encouragement and tools to reset this fall.

The seasons are shifting — not just in the air but often in our souls, too.

🍂 Whether you’re stepping into a new school year, navigating a career change, letting go of old expectations, or simply wondering where the time has gone, change can feel unsettling.

In this episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, I’m sharing:

🌿 3 practical ways to trust God when life feels uncertain

✨ How to release what’s behind and step into what’s next

🙏 Why seasons of transition are often where God does His deepest work

God’s timing is always perfect — even when we can’t see what’s ahead. My hope is that this conversation will encourage you to slow down, breathe, and notice the beautiful season He’s unfolding right in front of you.

🎧 Listen now and find the peace you’ve been longing for.

Do you ever feel guilty for resting? 🕊️

In today’s episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, we’re talking about something our hustle-driven culture rarely gives us permission to do: slow down.

If you’ve ever tried to pause — only to find yourself scrolling, overthinking, or buried under the weight of your to-do list — you’re not alone. I’ve been there too.

Together, we’ll explore:

✨ What the Bible actually says about Sabbath

✨ Why rest isn’t laziness — it’s an act of trust

✨ Practical, guilt-free ways to pause in a busy world

✨ How letting go of control creates space for God to move

Friend, Sabbath isn’t a rule to follow. It’s a gift to receive. Your soul was made for this kind of rest.

💛 Want to read along? You can find this full conversation on the Hermana Blog at www.kriverathompson.com.

Welcome to season three of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast! 🎉

Someone recently asked me, “How do we adult well?” And honestly? The more I live, the more I realize it’s less about figuring out life’s perfect formula and more about following Jesus into the ordinary, messy, beautiful parts of our days.

This episode is packed with practical and faith-filled encouragement for women navigating adulthood, calling, and purpose. Together we’ll explore:

• ​What God says about growing in maturity
• ​How to focus less on me and more on we
• ​Why the “salt of the earth” life outlasts the shiny one
• ​How to walk humbly, love deeply, and serve boldly
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Because at the end of the day, adulting well isn’t about striving harder—it’s about looking more like Jesus.

📌 Links + Resources:

Read the full blog post: How Do We Adult Well?

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Follow along on Instagram: @kriverathompson

Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

We assume that because it’s tough God isn’t in it. Because this time is dark and painful, it must be Satan. It’s a consequence. A burden. A pain.

But the Bible calls Jesus a man of sorrows. Well aquatinted with grief and pain and rejection. (Isaiah 53:3)

Over 2,000 years ago he was unjustly put on trial for crimes he didn’t do. Undeservingly beaten for a law he never broke. And unashamedly hung on a cross for sins he hadn’t committed.

The result of living in a broken world is that bad things happen. The good news of the cross, tomb and resurrection day, is this…

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Even if you don’t live in a climate that experiences weekly weather surprises in the spring, we have all experienced shocking change. Besides death (and taxes, ha!), change is one of the only things that are inevitable in life. It’s not these continual shifts in seasons that tend to rock us. What’s hard is when we aren’t prepared for them. When a huge life problem, financial hardship, or a soul wrenching senario slams into our lives like an unexpected April shower, it’s miserable. We are caught in a spring rain without a coat.

About six months ago and seemingly out of nowhere, anxiety attacks and insomnia began to wreak havoc on my life. I was shocked and scared. I didn’t know what to do or how to find reprieve from the storm. Through that experience, here are a few ways I learned that we can always spiritually stay prepared for whatever life may throw at us…

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It’s so exciting to watch a garden grow but it also requires a ton of time and continuous effort. Yet, I plant and harvest again and again, year after year, because I don’t think God has used anything to teach me more about life. With my hands in the loam, He reveals to me His principals, character, and technique for allowing His creation to thrive.

So, as we dive into April, I felt like this was the opportune time for us to talk about three of these lessons God has taught me on my knees before Him tending to a plant.

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What even is worship? What can we carry worship beyond Sunday morning music at a church service and into our everyday lives?

Let’s ask my husband Gage about what worshipping God can look like from the deer stand, silence in his truck and at the office.

In this podcast we talk about worshipping in spirit and truth, how worship can reflect masculinity, and we even celebrate Gage’s birthday.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

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