At 9 years old, Bishop Barlow (now 25) woke up to piles of hair on his pillow. Listen as he shares his journey with alopecia - plus why he started a nonprofit at 18, and what God has taught him about humility and confidence in Christ. 

Learn more about Know Ministries at https://knowministries.org/. 

Read Bishop's column in Mississippi Christian Living at https://mschristianliving.com/what-do-you-see-when-you-look-in-the-mirror/. 

Betty Hodge, director of programs at the Center for Pregnancy Choices in Jackson, MS, shares how God led her and her husband to adopt 3 girls after having multiple kids; how she went from “not liking women’s ministry” to serving women at the CPC; and how she avoids burnout.

Advertising sales rep Teresa Howell fell in love and got married in her early 20s - then reality set in. She and her husband, Joey, quickly devolved from a married couple to "roommates," until finally they weren't even that anymore. Listen as Teresa describes what brought them back together, how they keep their marriage centered on Christ, and her advice for young people seeking a mate.

Kari Thomas has worked at a police department, a pie shop, a pet shop, a trucking company, a car dealership, a news station, a university communications department ... and her calling has nothing (and everything) to do with those places. If you chose your college major on the fly, if you're unsure what career you're called to, or if you're just seeking purpose in your daily life, Kari's story and perspective will encourage you! Currently, Kari is project manager at Accelerate Mississippi. Learn more at https://acceleratems.org/. 

Broadmoor Women's Minister Beth Bowman has been in some vulnerable situations - and not just at the dentist's office (though you won't want to miss her opening story). Beth shares how she finally learned to open up to trusted believers after her first husband left, how she met her now husband of 20 years, and why Christian counseling is important even if you have close friends.

Show of hands: Who loves being single in their 30s in the Bible Belt? Singer-songwriter and choir teacher Jennifer Adams admits it's not easy, but she's learning to trust God and not worry - just like she did after being baptized for the fourth time. Plus, hear the chorus of her recent single, aptly titled "Don't Have to Worry"! 

Nicolet Bell was stuffing gift bags at her mom's Merle Norman store as a child - so it's no surprise that she owns a business today. She's also a wife, mom, and ministry leader - but it didn't all happen at once, and it's still a balancing act! Plus, Nicolet has some much-needed encouragement for young people seeking their calling. (Hint: You don't have to figure it out right this second.)

Season 2 is coming January 2 - but for December, I'm republishing 4 of my favorite Season 1 episodes! Morgan Keup (pronounced "Koip," as I learned after pronouncing it wrong) is my favorite boot camp instructor at the Madison Healthplex. She's also a Christ-follower with a great sense of humor - often at her own expense. She talks about not taking herself too seriously, how she became a fitness trainer, and how teaching others helps her live out her calling.

Through the month of December, as we gear up for Season 2 (starting in January!), I'm republishing 4 of my favorite episodes from Season 1. If you didn't listen to these episodes earlier, here's your chance! 

Dan Hall is a pastor and executive leadership coach who shares how he went from being an angry leader to an "invitational" one. Plus, you'll get to hear about one of my own (Katie's) leadership mistakes and how Dan gave me some course correction. If you like people who speak the unvarnished truth, but in a spirit of levelheaded kindness, you will love listening to Dan!

Guidance counselor and psychology teacher Libbo Crosswhite has started every day this year with the question: "God, what are You trying to teach me?" But recently, He's responded with a question of His own: "Do you really trust Me?" Libbo shares how engaging with her own story - including the death of her father when she was a child - has helped her trust Jesus more.