Moms With A Call

S1:E3 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 2: Stages and Ages


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Welcome to Moms With A Call, where we make space for the mess, the mystery, and the movement of God. In Part 2 of her testimony, McKenzie shares a tender, truth-filled glimpse into one of the most transformative seasons of her life: falling in love, facing family rejection, and rebuilding her faith in the middle of it all.

This episode explores how the quiet and isolation of lockdown opened the door to spiritual curiosity, and how meeting Evan sparked both connection and questions. McKenzie shares what it was like to navigate new love, spiritual deconstruction, and judgment from the Church, including a painful encounter with a pastor that left a lasting mark. Through it all, McKenzie reflects on what it means to stay soft when life feels hard, and how God’s love can weave strength into even the most fragile seasons.

We talk about:

  • Navigating love and marriage in the chaos of 2020
  • The beauty and challenge of falling in love while questioning faith
  • How family wounds impact faith and identity
  • The ache of feeling unwelcome in religious spaces 
  • Financial hardship and grace in unexpected places
  • Choosing gratitude, even when it hurts
  • If you’ve ever struggled to hold on to your faith when it felt easier to let go, this one’s for you.

    01:55 Meeting my husband during a global pandemic

    08:32 Early marriage, high stakes, and complicated family dynamics
    17:07 Church hurt and the unraveling of spiritual safety
    24:57 When betrayal meets financial strain
    29:48 Resilience and redemption
    34:37 Engagement and church challenges
    37:07 Experiencing church hurt
    42:59 Struggles with purity culture
    50:36 Newlywed bliss and family crisis
    51:03 Reconciling faith and marriage

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      Moms With A CallBy McKenzie Jevnikar & Rebecca Rowan