Does God feel distant right now? What if He’s actually closer than you think?
In this episode of No Matter What with Hanna Seymour, Hanna sits down with author Whitney Lowe to talk about her new book Called Back to Who You Are and the life-changing truth that God pursues us.
From the book of Hosea to Luke 15, from seasons of discipline to seasons of manna-in-the-desert dependence, this conversation reframes how we see God’s love. If you’ve ever believed you had to chase God to earn His attention — or wondered where He is in the dark — this episode will anchor your heart in truth.
No matter what season you’re in — wandering, waiting, doubting, or trusting — His goodness and mercy are still following you.
CHAPTERS
01:33 Meet Whitney Lowe
02:22 The Origin Story of the Book
04:02 Hosea and the Lion of Judah
08:06 Love and Judgment: Two Sides of the Same Coin
12:45 Luke 15 and the Running Father
16:29 Image Bearers and Why God Pursues Us
20:18 How Being Pursued Changes Everything
25:31 Boundaries That Bear With
28:39 Carrying Burdens vs. Carrying Loads
30:23 Mutual Pursuit with God
34:53 “No Matter What” — Whitney’s Answer
KEY TOPICS COVERED
Biblical theology of God’s pursuit
Hosea and covenant love
Luke 15 and the running Father
Image bearing and identity in Christ
Divine discipline and kindness
Spiritual awareness and thanksgiving
Boundaries and sacrificial love
Mutual pursuit and revival
📚 Connect with Whitney
📖 Called Back to Who You Are → a.co/d/8hc2zZs
📖 Set Your Eyes Higher → https://a.co/d/068Noloa
📸 Instagram: @WhitneyPiersonLowe
💬 Connect with Hanna
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📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
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#IdentityinChrist #NoMatterWhatPodcast #CalledBacktoWhoYouAre #WhitneyLowe #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

We all want a better prayer life — but most of us feel distracted, inconsistent, or unsure if it even matters.
In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with bestselling author Paul Miller (A Praying Life, A Praying Church, The J-Curve) to talk honestly about why prayer feels so hard — and how we can approach God like beloved children instead of spiritual performers.
They discuss unanswered prayer, praying through suffering, how legalism sneaks into our spiritual lives, and why corporate prayer may be the missing piece in many churches. Paul shares how learning to pray reshaped his own family’s story — including walking through deep suffering — and offers simple, freeing ways to begin again.
If you’ve ever felt guilt about prayer, struggled with silence from God, or wondered where to start, this conversation is for you.
⏱ Chapters
0:00 Why Prayer Feels So Hard
2:00 Is Prayer a Spiritual Gift?
5:45 Learning to Pray Like a Child
9:00 Should We Ask God for Things?
13:00 Unanswered Prayer & Suffering
18:30 How Busy Moms Can Pray
21:00 Stop & Pray (Simple Practice)
23:30 Praying Scripture Over Your Kids
26:00 What Is a Praying Church?
31:00 Corporate Prayer & the Holy Spirit
Key Topics Covered
Legalism and guilt in prayer
Childlike faith
Asking God for tangible desires
Unanswered prayer and suffering
The J-Curve (death → resurrection pattern)
Corporate prayer in the church
The role of the Holy Spirit
Practical ways to begin praying today
Praying Scripture over your family
Sustainable prayer rhythms for busy seasons
📚 Connect with Paul
📖 Paul's books → https://seejesus.net/collections/all
📸 Instagram: @SeeingJesus
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
#Prayer #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Prayerlife #Spiritualhabits #PaulEMiller #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

What if memorizing Scripture isn’t just for kids—or “professional Christians”—but a life-changing practice for everyday believers?
In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall to talk about the discipline of memorizing Scripture and how it moves us from merely reading God’s Word to truly living it. Glenna shares how Scripture memory transformed her battle with anger, shaped her love for God, and tethered her heart to truth in seasons of pain, parenting, and ministry.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by spiritual disciplines, disconnected from God throughout your day, or unsure where to start, this conversation is deeply encouraging and incredibly practical.
You don’t need more time—you just need a new way to use the time you already have.
📖 Topics covered:
-Why Scripture memory leads to heart transformation
-How to start memorizing the Bible (even with a busy life)
-The connection between meditation, memorization, and renewal
-How God uses His Word to meet us in suffering
-Why the goal isn’t recitation—it’s affection for God
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to No Matter What
01:55 – Who is Glenna Marshall? Life, ministry, and motherhood
06:55 – The hardest and most life-giving parts of this season
09:45 – Growing up in the church and coming to faith
14:48 – Why Scripture memorization stopped after childhood
16:00 – Anger, parenting, and Psalm 119:11
18:45 – Memorizing the book of James (and why it changed everything)
20:12 – “The goal isn’t recitation—it’s transformation”
23:00 – Is Scripture memorization only for high-capacity people?
26:50 – God meeting us through memorized Scripture in suffering
31:40 – From studying God to loving God
35:45 – Where to start if you want to memorize Scripture today
Key Quotes
“The goal of Scripture memorization is not recitation—it’s transformation.”
“Memorization moved me from the study of God to affection for God.”
“You don’t need more time—you just need to use the time you already have.”
“God’s Word has a way of meeting you exactly where you are.”
“Scripture memory keeps me tethered to God throughout the day.”
📚 Connect with Glenna
📖 Glenna's books → https://www.glennamarshall.com/my-books/
📸 Instagram: @Glennadmarshall
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
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What do you do when you’re living your dream—but feel completely exhausted?
In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with country music artist Russell Dickerson for an honest conversation about faith, burnout, comparison, and obedience. Russell shares how growing up in church shaped his faith, how his understanding of the Holy Spirit deepened later in life, and how God met him in a season where hope felt deferred.
From the pressures of success to the quiet work of joy and trust, this conversation reminds us that following Jesus doesn’t mean quitting when things get hard—it means going again, no matter what.
Whether you’re navigating exhaustion, discouragement, or simply trying to stay faithful in a demanding season, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & introducing Russell Dickerson
02:30 – Family, friendship, and life behind the scenes
04:00 – Rapid-fire: what people don’t know about Russell
07:30 – Who Russell was at 16 years old
10:45 – Growing up in church and early faith
13:30 – A deeper awakening to the Holy Spirit
18:30 – Faith fatigue and long seasons of obedience
22:00 – Burnout after years of success
25:30 – The sermon that changed everything: Go Again
30:30 – Trusting God in the desert seasons
33:45 – Striving vs. working hard unto the Lord
37:00 – Comparison fatigue and staying in your lane
40:30 – Practicing joy as a discipline
43:00 – What following Jesus looks like right now
Key Topics Discussed
Faith in the middle of success and public visibility
Burnout after living a life you once prayed for
Hope deferred and spiritual exhaustion
Obedience when excitement is gone
The difference between striving and faithful work
Comparison fatigue in competitive industries
Trusting God in desert seasons
Letting God close doors as an act of grace
Practicing joy as a spiritual discipline
Staying spiritually healthy in demanding careers
Following Jesus when faith feels costly
Choosing to “go again” when quitting feels easier
Key Quotes
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick—and I was exhausted.”
“Obedience isn’t always exciting, but it’s always forming you.”
“Success doesn’t mean you won’t hit a wall.”
“Joy is something you practice, not something you wait for.”
“When God says ‘go again,’ it’s an invitation—not pressure.”
📚 Connect with Russell
🎤 See Russ on tour → https://www.russelldickerson.com/#tour
📸 Instagram: @RussellDickerson
Henry Seeley Sermon 'Go Again': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oNjnUpSMPg
💬 Connect with Hanna
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📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
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Everyday Spiritual Habits is available now!
What if spiritual growth wasn’t about doing more—but about becoming someone new in the middle of your real life?
In this special No Matter What episode, Hanna Seymour steps out of the host seat to celebrate the launch of her new book, Everyday Spiritual Habits, and is interviewed by her sister-in-law, Kailey Dickerson. Together, they unpack how spiritual formation actually works for women, moms, and anyone overwhelmed by quiet-time guilt and spiritual “shoulds.”
This honest, grace-filled conversation reframes holiness, prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines—showing how God meets us in dishes, laundry, car rides, waiting rooms, and ordinary, messy life. You’ll hear why small, consistent habits matter more than intensity, why identity—not checklists—leads to transformation, and how spiritual growth happens over time.
If you’ve ever felt behind spiritually, this episode is for you.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & a very special episode
02:10 – Book launch announcement: Everyday Spiritual Habits
03:30 – Rapid fire: spiritual growth myths
06:15 – Quitting “quiet time guilt”
08:30 – The science of habit formation
11:00 – Why spiritual disciplines feel unrealistic for women
14:10 – Practicing prayer in everyday moments
17:00 – Redefining solitude for busy moms
19:45 – Stop filling every space with scrolling
22:30 – Why Scripture isn’t about “feeling good”
25:10 – The holiness of ordinary, messy life
28:45 – “This is holy work too”
31:30 – Identity vs. checkbox faith
34:20 – What prayer without ceasing really means
37:00 – God’s love isn’t earned—or lost
40:20 – When life bumps you, what spills out?
43:10 – The spiritual disciplines that changed everything
46:00 – Practicing the presence of God
49:00 – Tiny habits that tether us to Jesus
52:30 – Final encouragement & book invitation
Key Quotes
“Holiness isn’t intensity—it’s belonging.”
“Your life isn’t too messy for spiritual formation.”
“Spiritual disciplines are not a checklist; they’re a relationship.”
“God meets you where you are, not where you think you should be.”
“The mundane moments of your life are holy too.”
“You can’t earn God’s love—and you can’t lose it.”
📚 Connect with Kailey
📖 Coffee With Kailey → https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/podcasts/coffee-with-kailey/
📸 Instagram: @kaileydickerson
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Get your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
#EverydaySpiritualHabits #NoMatterWhatPodcast #KaileyDickerson #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

What is shaping who you’re becoming?

In this solo episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour reads the opening chapter of her new book, Everyday Spiritual Habits, and invites us into a deeper vision of spiritual formation—one that’s grounded in grace, not guilt.

Hanna explores the difference between spiritual habits and spiritual checklists, why transformation doesn’t happen by trying harder, and how God uses even rocky soil to form lasting fruit in our lives. Drawing from Scripture, Dallas Willard’s “Golden Triangle,” and the everyday realities of faith, this episode asks an honest question: Who—or what—is molding you?

This episode is for anyone who feels tired, worn down, or quietly discouraged in their spiritual life—and for those longing to become a woman of peace, joy, and faithfulness over the long haul.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Sneak Peek into Everyday Spiritual Habits

03:20 The Practice of Spiritual Habits

12:01 Understanding Spiritual Habits

19:08 Defining Spiritual Habits

24:54 Outro

Key Topics Covered

-Spiritual habits vs. spiritual checklists

-Romans 12 and spiritual transformation

-Dallas Willard’s Golden Triangle

-God’s love apart from performance

-Habit formation and spiritual training

-Trials as God’s shaping tool

-Becoming the woman you hope to be

-Everyday faithfulness over time

💬 Connect with Hanna

🌐 hannaeseymour.com

📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour

Pre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/

🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts

#EverydaySpiritualHabits #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Biblestudy #Spiritualhabits #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin joins Hanna Seymour for a clarifying, freeing conversation about why Scripture matters—and how it actually changes us over time.
Known for her passion for biblical fluency, Jen challenges much of what modern Christians assume about Bible reading, including the pressure-filled expectations of “quiet time culture.” With honesty, wisdom, and humor, she reframes spiritual disciplines not as short-term emotional fixes, but as long-term practices that shape our love for God, deepen our understanding of His character, and form us into faithful disciples.
Together, Hanna and Jen unpack why so many believers feel shame around Bible reading, how devotional shortcuts have unintentionally weakened biblical literacy, and why repetitive, whole-book reading is one of the most overlooked and transformative practices available to us. They also explore how Scripture was meant to be received—not just individually, but communally—and why true growth requires patience, humility, and time.
If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to engage the Bible in a way that fits your real life, this conversation will give you clarity and a renewed vision for God’s Word.
In This Episode:
• Why Bible reading is about transformation, not self-help
• The problem with modern “quiet time” culture
• How shame keeps believers from Scripture
• Bible literacy vs. Bible fluency
• Why repetitive reading builds real understanding
• How Scripture was meant to be learned in community
• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed or behind
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome & Episode Introduction
00:03:00 Jen’s Story & Season of Life
00:06:50 Why Scripture Matters
00:08:45 Bible as Revelation, Not Self-Help
00:10:50 Shame and Bible Reading
00:14:50 The Problem with Quiet Time Culture
00:17:10 Discipline, Desire, and Long-Term Growth
00:20:00 What Real Bible Engagement Looks Like
00:23:00 Repetitive Reading Explained
00:25:45 Where to Start Reading Scripture
00:27:40 Old Testament & Bible Fluency
00:30:05 Scripture Interpretation Layers
00:33:10 Women, Theology, and Learning Tools
00:35:00 The Role of Bible Studies & Teachers
00:37:50 Final Encouragement & Closing
Key Quotes
“Change doesn’t begin with wanting to change—it begins with seeing God as He truly is.”
“We’ve confused short-term spiritual feelings with long-term spiritual formation.”
“A text can never mean something to you that it never meant to the original hearers.”
“The goal isn’t Bible literacy—it’s Bible fluency.”
📚 Connect with Jen
📖 Jen's books and studies → https://www.jenwilkin.net/books-and-studies
📸 Instagram: @jenwilkin
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Pre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
#Biblereading #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Biblestudy #Spiritualhabits #JenWilkin #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

Author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover joins Hanna Seymour for a powerful, honest conversation about offense, forgiveness, and freedom—and why so many of us are unknowingly living bound by past wounds.
Drawing from her book You Can Let Go, Alexandra helps us identify the subtle signs of a heart carrying offense: insecurity, comparison, bitterness, jealousy, rejection, and a critical spirit. Together, Hanna and Alexandra unpack what Scripture actually teaches about offense—not as a feeling, but as a trap that keeps us from experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers.
This episode doesn’t minimize pain. Instead, it makes a crucial distinction between hurt and offense, showing how healing requires surrender, honesty, and God’s power—not willpower alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying conversations, struggling to forgive, or wondering why peace feels out of reach, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a path forward.
If you’re ready to stop carrying what God never asked you to hold, this episode is for you.
In This Episode:
• The difference between hurt and offense
• Signs you may be living offended without realizing it
• Why offense is a spiritual snare
• What Jesus teaches about forgiveness and freedom
• How healing becomes part of your testimony
• Why letting go isn’t just for you—it impacts others
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome + Episode Introduction
00:02:00 Unexpected Joy & Everyday Delight
00:05:30 Alexandra’s Story Behind You Can Let Go
00:08:45 What It Really Means to Live Offended
00:11:45 Symptoms of a Heart Holding Offense
00:14:10 Offense as a Spiritual Snare (Matthew 18)
00:17:40 Hurt vs. Offense: A Crucial Distinction
00:20:40 Why Forgiveness Is a Process
00:24:30 Healing, Prayer, and Releasing Control
00:27:00 Letting Go as a Testimony
00:29:30 “No Matter What” Encouragement
00:30:15 Closing Prayer
00:31:40 Book Mentions + Final Thoughts
Key Quotes
“Offense is not something that happens to you—it’s something you pick up.”
“To live offended is to live imprisoned by pain Jesus already paid to free you from.”
“You can follow Jesus and still miss the abundant life He came to give.”
“Healing isn’t just for you—it becomes a window of hope for others.”
📚 Connect with Alexandra
📖 You Can Let Go → https://a.co/d/60iY6R6
📸 Instagram: @alexandravhoover
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Pre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits -> https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
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#Healing #NoMatterWhatPodcast #youcanletgo #lettinggo #AlexandraHoover #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour welcomes speaker, author, and advocate Toni Collier for a raw conversation about suffering, community, addiction, and the sustaining presence of God. Drawing from Toni’s story—including childhood trauma, abuse, divorce, public betrayal, and recovery—this episode explores what it truly looks like to trust God and walk with Him no matter what.
Together, Hanna and Toni unpack why pain often drives us toward numbing instead of healing, how isolation and shame keep us stuck, and why God designed us with a visceral need for friendship and community. Toni shares how intentional, confessional relationships quite literally carried her through the hardest seasons of her life—and how refusing to suffer alone became a turning point in her healing.
If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed by pain, tempted to numb instead of feel, or unsure who you’d call if everything fell apart—this conversation offers hope, honesty, and a reminder that God’s presence, and God’s people, are enough.
In This Episode:
• Toni’s “made for the trenches” story and what suffering has taught her
• Why numbing pain short-circuits healing
• Addiction, recovery, and choosing connection over coping
• The spiritual and emotional necessity of friendship
• How to build community before crisis hits
• Why isolation is the enemy’s strategy
• What it means to trust God’s presence no matter what
Chapters
00:00:00 New Year Welcome and Episode Setup
00:03:30 Introducing Toni Collier
00:08:00 The Meaning of “No Matter What”
00:10:00 Toni’s Story and Life in the Trenches
00:14:30 Anger, Pain, and God’s Presence
00:18:00 Addiction, Numbing, and Healing
00:24:00 The Power of Not Doing It Alone
00:27:30 Building Confessional Community
00:33:00 Friendship, Dating Friends, and Vulnerability
00:38:00 God’s Presence in the Midst of Crisis
00:41:00 Toni's 'No Matter What' Statement
00:42:00 Prayer and Closing Encouragement
📚 Connect with Toni
📖 Don't Try This Alone → https://a.co/d/hTAhlx2
Toni's merch line: https://www.shopetch.co/collections/toni-collier?srsltid=AfmBOooa8cVwN-RaFC08WLvdAfD19Uw_eUoVss1-MollcKyHb0tAK1Fi
📸 Instagram: @tonijcollier
Broken Crayons Still Color Instagram: @brkncrayons
Toni Collier on The Deep End with Lecrae: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divorce-story-toni-collier-never-planned-to-tell/id1731885106?i=1000738780103
💬 Connect with Hanna
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📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
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In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna invites listeners into a grace-filled conversation about habit formation, spiritual growth, and why small beginnings matter more than big intentions. As a new year approaches, Hanna challenges the familiar “go big or go home” mindset and offers a better way forward—one rooted in identity, consistency, and dependence on God.
Drawing from both Scripture and the science of habit formation, Hanna reframes spiritual disciplines as training, not trying harder. She shares personal stories, insights from her book Everyday Spiritual Habits, and practical examples that show how tiny, faithful habits can shape who we become over time. Rather than focusing on achievements or spiritual checklists, Hanna calls listeners to consider a deeper question: Who do you want to become?
This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who feels tired before the new year even begins, struggles with consistency, or longs for sustainable spiritual growth that fits real life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Faithful Living
00:53 The Shift from Big Goals to Small Habits
06:47 Understanding Habit Formation and Identity
13:26 The Power of Micro Habits
19:59 Encouragement for New Beginnings
Key Topics
• Why “go big or go home” goals often lead to burnout
• The difference between trying harder and training differently
• How habits shape identity and spiritual formation
• Why small, daily “seed habits” lead to lasting change
• What Scripture says about small beginnings
• Practical examples of tiny habits for Bible reading and prayer
• How to approach the new year with grace and faithfulness
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
#NewYear #NoMatterWhatPodcast #NewYearNewMe #Healthyhabits #Spiritualhabits #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour