Do you ever feel like you’re faithful to God—showing up, praying, reading His Word—but still wrestle with anxious thoughts? You’re not alone. In this episode of Rooted + Rested, I share my own struggle with anxiety during a busy season and how God reminded me that even mustard-seed faith is enough when it’s placed in Him.

We’ll look at Scriptures like Mark 9:24 and Matthew 17:20, and I’ll guide you through a simple lavender-inspired practice to calm your heart, anchor your thoughts, and rest in God’s peace.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The difference between being faithful and being full of faith

Why even mustard-seed faith is powerful in God’s hands

How to bring anxious thoughts honestly to the Lord

A simple way to root your heart in God’s Word and rest in His peace

If this episode encourages you, would you share it with a friend who may also be walking through anxiety? Let’s remind each other that God meets us in our faithfulness and grows our faith as we rest in Him.

Have you ever felt like you’ve missed your chance—that it’s simply too late to grow into who God created you to be? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, we look at Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20) and remember this truth: with God, it’s never too late to bloom.

Whether you’re starting something new, rediscovering a dream, or simply longing for peace in a busy season, this episode will encourage you to rest in God’s timing and embrace the beauty He’s still cultivating in your life.

🌿 In this episode:

Why Jesus’ story of the vineyard workers matters for us today

How God’s timing is different (and better) than ours

A gentle reflection to help you rest in His promises

A closing prayer to remind you—you are right on time

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In this episode, I share my experience pruning 26 lavender plants after a long summer of debating whether they should be pulled out. As I worked, God began teaching me profound lessons about pruning, growth, resilience, and His steadfast love. Even misshaped and imperfect, these plants reminded me—and can remind us—that God’s work in our lives is intentional, purposeful, and beautiful.

I reflect on 11 lessons the lavender taught me, including how God never says “oops,” how gaps and losses are only filled by Him, and why being misshaped can actually be growth. This episode is a gentle reminder that even when life feels messy, incomplete, or painful, God’s pruning is shaping something beautiful in you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to see God’s purpose in life’s pruning and hard seasons

Why imperfection doesn’t mean uselessness

How deep roots and unseen growth prepare us for fruitfulness

The connection between pain, resilience, and God’s steadfast love

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Scripture References in this Episode:

John 15:2 – “He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.”

Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.”

Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… their roots will grow deep.”

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At first, the plants were fine… until the rain stopped, the heat spiked, and I realized too late that their green had turned gray. All the potential blooms were gone — not because I didn’t care, but because I never slowed down long enough to give them what they needed to live.

That morning, as I stood looking at those withered stems, I sensed the Lord whisper:

In this episode, I share what that moment taught me about spiritual rest, why letting Jesus “serve” us first isn’t selfish, and how we can live from overflow instead of exhaustion. We’ll also explore how this truth shows up in Scripture — from the Last Supper to the Good Shepherd’s care.

If you’ve been running on empty, I pray this conversation encourages you to slow down, receive from Him, and find joy again in serving others.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The lavender story that opened my eyes to spiritual dryness

What it means to let Jesus serve you first

Why “You can’t give away what you don’t have” is more than just a saying

Scriptures that call us to abide, rest, and be filled

Practical ways to create space for Him to pour into you

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Episode Summary:

We’ll talk about what it means to be fully seen, deeply loved, and chosen by God—right where you are. Whether you’re in a season of flourishing or feeling tangled and weary, His love for you never wavers.

I’ll also invite you to pause and breathe in this truth… maybe while taking a slow walk in your garden or simply sitting in a quiet space. Let it settle in: You are His favorite.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

A personal story from the gardens that sparked this reflection

Encouragement for when you feel unseen or overlooked

How God tends to us in seasons of pruning and waiting

A gentle self-care moment to help you pause and rest in His love

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This summer didn’t go the way I hoped.

In the lavender field, I faced loss and exhaustion—aching joints, dying plants, slow progress, and disappointment in events that didn’t flourish like years before. Personally, I’ve been carrying emotional weight that left me questioning:

Maybe you’ve had a season like that—where things felt stuck, slow, and unclear.

Whether you’re moving forward or sitting still, you are not alone in this space.

A personal update from the lavender field (and what broke my heart this year)

The quiet invitation of John 15 and what it really means to abide

A gentle reframe for when progress feels impossible

Why staying “stuck” with Jesus might be holy, not hopeless

After the opening, I’ll guide you through a short moment of stillness to breathe, reflect, and rest in God's presence.

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In this special episode of Rooted + Rested, we return to one of our most meaningful themes — the story of Mary and Martha — but this time, with a new question in mind:

After four gatherings in the lavender field with a small group of young women, this final reflection is a gentle invitation to pause, listen, and root yourself in what God has been whispering all along.

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Until next time... stay rooted. Stay rested.

Have you ever wanted to leave a situation, a place, or a season… but sensed God gently asking you to stay?

We’ll talk about:

What “staying” can look like (without becoming stuck)

The legacy we leave when we model trust, peace, and discernment

How hummingbirds became a living reminder of God's peace in the storm

A prayerful encouragement for those who feel invisible or weary in the wait

This is for the woman who’s quietly wrestling… and still choosing obedience.

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A comforting reminder that peace is found not in control, but in trust

A story of hummingbirds, lavender, and quiet miracles

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💜 Until next time, friend… stay rooted, stay rested, and let peace lead the way.

Rooted + Rested Podcast – Episode 8

Have you ever hesitated to give your very best to Jesus—because it felt costly or maybe even a little risky? In today’s episode, we enter the fragrant scene of Mary of Bethany pouring expensive oil on Jesus' feet in John 12:1–8. It's a story of bold surrender, heartfelt worship, and choosing to give Jesus everything without holding back.

We’ll talk about:

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Luke 16:10 (CSB) – “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much…”

Colossians 3:23 (CSB) – “Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.”

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