Star Sisters

Christian Self-Help | New Age vs Biblical Truth | Feelings vs Faith

What if the advice that makes you feel “seen” is actually keeping you spiritually stuck?

In this episode, Kate and Alyssa expose two of the most common self-help and new age beliefs that have quietly crept into Christian culture:

💬 “Your feelings are valid — trust them”💬 “You can’t pour from an empty cup”

You’ll discover:

✅ Why these “feel-good” phrases are actually counterfeits of God’s truth

✅ What Scripture really says about emotions, service, and spiritual maturity

✅ How the enemy uses half-truths to keep believers trapped in self-focus

✅ Biblical steps to break free from the loop and walk in Kingdom freedom

📖 Scriptures mentioned: John 15:13, Philippians 3:3, Isaiah 40:29, Galatians 5:22-23

If you’ve been feeling burned out, emotionally unstable, or unsure who to trust, this episode will help you trade counterfeit comfort for God’s unshakable truth.

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Do you ever feel like you’re striving to be heard, seen, or liked? This episode is for you. In the final part of this 3-part series, Kate shares how the Lord healed her lustful desire for attention and completely transformed the way she connects with others.

From craving the spotlight at parties to learning how to truly see and love others without needing anything in return, this story is raw and full of conviction. If you’ve ever felt like you take up more of your fair share of the conversation or seek approval and love through attention, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

In this episode:

● Kate’s confession about craving attention and validation

● The sneaky pride behind always needing to be heard

● How Jesus used church friendships to soften her heart

● What changes when you listen to understand, not to be liked

● The moment she became “the observer” in a family car ride

● A powerful reminder that God fills what no one else can

Let’s connect on Instagram!

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Ever feel like kindness is something you have to muster up on your own? Same. But in this episode, I’m sharing how the Lord surprised me with a conviction that seemed comical at first but ended up changing everything:

“Treat everyone like they’re your best friend.”

This is part two of a three-part mini series on how God is transforming my heart. And this one? It’s personal. From social anxiety and self-protection to obedience in uncomfortable moments, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to live by the Spirit, not the flesh.

If you’ve ever battled the urge to pull back or protect yourself, this episode will encourage you to pick up your weapons of love, joy, and kindness, and step boldly into your next act of obedience.

In this episode:

● The surprising conviction God gave me after summer camp

● How social anxiety used to infect my relationships

● What it really means to treat everyone like your best friend

● The tension between self-protection and Spirit-led obedience

● Why kindness isn’t weakness…it’s warfare

● A powerful reminder that God can use anyone who says yes

Let’s connect on Instagram!→ Follow Kate: @kategenty

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What if the blessings in your life were never meant to stay with you?

In this first episode of a three-part testimony series, Kate shares how God began transforming her heart through generosity. From hoarding babysitting money in high school to tipping at coffee shops and giving her time when it felt wildly inconvenient, she opens up about how God took her from scarcity to surrender.

This isn’t just a story about generosity or money. It’s a story about obedience, purpose, and the freedom that comes when we surrender our possessions and our time to God.

In this episode:

● The moment Kate realized her generosity was transactional

● A powerful story about giving time when it felt inconvenient  

● What happened when she helped a mom and her children in need  

● Why God blesses us and what He wants us to do with those blessings  

● Scripture-based truth on sowing, reaping, and living open-handed  

● How God provides not just money, but time and uses our obedience to bless others  

Let’s connect on Instagram!  

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We live in a world that glorifies hustle but God invites us into peace. In this episode, Kate sits down with her dear friend Bri, a physical therapist with a tender heart for Jesus, to talk about what it really looks like to slow down and receive the Lord’s rest.

Bri opens up about the lessons she’s learned while walking through transitions, navigating marriage, and learning to see God’s gentleness in seasons of stillness. From neuro rehab to morning coffee rituals, her life is a reflection of Spirit-led simplicity. This conversation will stir your heart, challenge your habits, and remind you that God is near.

In this episode:

● What neuro rehab teaches us about God’s tenderness  

● Why slowing down might be the most courageous thing you do  

● A vulnerable look into marriage, conflict, and communication  

● How Satan uses “productivity” to steal our peace  

● The difference between true rest and spiritual idleness  

● Encouragement for the woman craving permission to stop striving

Let’s connect on Instagram!  

→ Follow Kate: @kategenty

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Ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still stuck in striving, scarcity, or self-doubt? This episode with Brittany Vinje will speak straight to your soul. 🤍

Brittany is a Christ-centered coach who walked away from New Age spirituality and almost overnight, found herself embracing the radical love of Jesus. She now helps ambitious, spiritually open women heal from deep-rooted fear, people-pleasing, and self-reliance so they can live anchored in God’s peace, purpose, and truth.

We talk about what it really means to surrender, how nervous system healing and spiritual warfare intersect, and why the real power isn’t found in doing more but in knowing Jesus.

In this episode:

✨ Brittany’s powerful testimony of finding Jesus after New Age healing left her empty

✨ How to rewire your thoughts without relying on your own strength

✨ The trap of self-help culture and how to step out of it

✨ Why building a business (or life) with Jesus changes everything

✨ Practical tools to discern spiritual vs. emotional battles

If you’ve been craving deeper healing and a Spirit-led life rooted in truth, this one’s for you.🫶🏼

We’ve all heard the world’s version of freedom: drink what you want, do what you want, spend what you want, and call it empowerment. But in this Faith Journey episode, Kate shares why those things didn’t make her feel free at all and how Jesus transformed the way she sees everything from alcohol to marijuana to money.

This is a raw, Spirit-led reflection for the woman who’s ever thought,“I’m doing everything right… so why don’t I feel free?”

In this episode, Kate shares:

• Why drinking, drugs, and overspending didn’t deliver the joy the world promised

• What the Holy Spirit revealed during a moment of avoidance

• How following Jesus brings a freedom that’s deeper, quieter, and more true than anything the world can offer

Scripture Highlight:“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…” — Galatians 5:1

✨ If this stirred something in you, send it to a friend or leave a review! Your testimony matters, and someone else might need it too.

🎧 Listen now and rediscover what freedom in Christ really feels like.

…in ways I never expected.

In this episode, Kate opens up about three areas of her life where she’s experienced real, tangible healing from Jesus. From no longer spiraling alone in shame, to finally enjoying coffee again without anxiety, to having my relationship with alcohol completely transformed by Jesus, this is a vulnerable testimony of transformation, nervous system renewal, and freedom in Christ.

Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or are just beginning to seek Him, this episode is a reminder that He is still healing today. And no part of your story is too small (or too big) for His redeeming power.

In this episode, Kate shares:

• The surprising way coffee became a marker of peace

• A moment of spiritual attack that turned into breakthrough

• How Jesus gently unraveled a years-long pattern with alcohol

• Why healing often looks like little moments of choosing differently

Scripture Highlight:“Praise the Lord, my soul… who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases… who redeems your life from the pit…” — Psalm 103:2–5

✨ If this episode spoke to you, send it to a friend or leave a quick review. Sharing your story makes you part of the ripple.

🎧 Listen now and let this be your reminder: Jesus still heals and He’s not done with your story. 🤍

Have you ever felt like you should be able to do it all on your own? That asking for help is a burden—or maybe even a sign of weakness?

In this solo episode, Kate shares how God is rewiring her heart through biblical community and why we were never meant to carry our callings, passions, or pain in isolation. You’ll hear honest reflections on friendship, faith, competition, and letting others in, plus a few funny behind-the-scenes moments from building this show.

Inside:

• The Scripture that reshaped how Kate sees community

• A personal story about asking for help (and what happened next)

• Why “collaboration over competition” is more than a cute quote—it’s Kingdom work

• What happens when women of God show up for each other

If you’re craving deeper connection, support, or sisterhood rooted in Jesus, this one’s for you.
👉 Listen to last week’s convo with Mallory for more on biblical community

📲 Let’s connect on Instagram: @kategenty

There is no darkness His light can’t reach.

In this Spirit-filled conversation, Kate sits down with her friend and house church leader Mallory Herring to talk about the power of community, the ache of isolation, and the joy of being used by God in everyday ways.

Mallory shares how she went from feeling alone and unseen in college to finding vibrant, biblical community in Houston—and how God is using that community to transform not just her life, but the lives of Afghan refugee families right in her backyard.

Together, Kate and Mallory talk about:🕯️ How isolation creates space for the enemy to speak lies🤍 Why your identity is only safe in the Lord🏡 What it looks like to find and build Christ-centered community🌍 How Houston became an unexpected mission field🔥 Miraculous moments with refugee families and the power of prayer🕊️ Why biblical joy is one of our most powerful witnesses

Whether you're feeling disconnected, craving a deeper faith walk, or wondering how to make a difference right where you are—this conversation is for you. You’re not too far. You’re not too late. And even the darkness is not dark to Him.

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Let’s connect!

💌 Kate’s Instagram: @kategenty

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💬 TODAY’S INVITATION

Ask God:Where have I been isolating instead of leaning into community?Then take one small, bold step: text a friend. Visit a church. Ask someone to pray with you. Your next season of joy may begin with that yes.