Hey everyone! I'm back! It feels good to be back, because I know 100% that God is using this podcast for His glory. That's comforting, inspiring, and exciting. Let's do this, again!

My friend Julie is on the very first episode of 2020. I am just going to start off by saying -- you will be learning a lot through our conversation. Her passion and heart for the special needs community is beyond inspiring. Through this episode, I learned the ins and outs of this population, as well as how we can best care for people around us who may be different from us. Praying that this episode speaks to your heart, and brings a fresh definition of compassion to your life.

2020, let's do this!

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with Julie Duda - @jewelzduda | eastside.com/specialforces

Today’s Monday, and you know what that means! Episode 8 is out on @spotify and @applepodcast with Kaci Thomas! She will be joining me today and I am stoked for you all to hear from a perspective that comes from a life full of learnings. Kaci has experienced a lot in her 20s that she shares here in hopes that those listening would pick up on insights that help them navigate their own next steps - financially, spiritually, relationally. There’s one question I would love for you to ponder over this week that stems from this episode - What’s one area or areas that God’s calling you to trust Him in? How will you live in that today?

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with Kaci - @kaci_lynn

Connect with Reunion Church - @reunionchurch

Hi friends! Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Tailor Made! Today, Bethany is behind the mic. This friend is bright, resilient, and inspiring. She loves being active, sending time with her sister Maddy, and throughly enjoys sipping on some good coffee! I am taken back by the amount of trials, but also joys, she has experienced this past year. With her mom passing away from brain cancer this past summer, Bethany explains in this podcast the amount of pain she has gone through in this loss. In that pain, however, Bethany feels peace. Why peace? How? Bethany's answer is "Jesus". Out of the loss of her mom, I have loved being able to watch Bethany speak into other's with grace and love. This episode is a heavy one, but I truly hope it's an episode that gives you a perspective of how special life really is.

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with Bethany - @bethstover

My time with JJ was all around FUN! When you feel like you’re waiting for the next chapter in your life, JJ relates to that COMPLETELY. A lot of growth happens in the “waiting” and balancing two passions in life is stretching, but so worth it. JJ is a gifted story teller, actor, and worship leader. I cannot wait for you to laugh along with us. He also stars in his own comedy show "Beech Boys" that is now released on Amazon Prime. Check it out before season 2 comes out! You'll hear some sneak peeks in today's episodes as well. I cannot wait to see the fruit unfold from the stories JJ shares today!

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with JJ - @j2carroll | @goodcleanfuntv

Corinne Weber (@corinnerecovery) is an author, speaker, and survivor. “Survivor” is meant to be a strong and real word because Corinne courageously conquered a hard and real battle with anorexia. In this episode of Tailor Made she speaks on that season of her life, along with her journey in and through her relationship with Jesus. How does one bounce back from something that almost destroys you? How did Corinne find such healing? If you’re dealing with anything that feels suffocating, I am deeply praying that Corinne’s words would speak loudly to your heart. She has such a gift when it comes to meeting people where they are, being real and authentic, and sharing stories that make you feel noticed and seen in your own hurts. What takeaways do you have from Episode 4 of Tailor Made today?

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with Corinne - @corinnerecovery | https://www.corinneweber.net/

My second guest on Tailor Made is my dear friend Emily Noble. Emily is a passionate communicator, beautiful writer, and compassionate friend. I can't forget to mention that she is a rad Trader Joe's employee. (Thank you for getting me hooked on their bomb plantain chips!!!) In this episode, Emily touches on what it looks like to trust God in the unknown of transitions and to fully engage in God's calling on your life. She also mentions that by knowing yourself, it changes the game in your relationship with God. Lastly, we talk about her blog and how tending  to "our gardens" is something so needed when we are in the process of healing and self recognition. I highly encourage you to check out her blog right here! Enjoy this sweet time I had with Em.

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with Emily - @_emilynoble | https://emilyannnoble.tumblr.com

My first guest on Tailor Made is my very good friend Maddie Hill. Maddie is an author, powerful story teller, and also owns the most adorable pup in the world (@chuckthewonderpup). In this episode, Maddie unfolds her story when her world completely turned upside down. We talk a lot about what reconciliation looks like when things are completely messy. I could listen to Maddie's story over and over again because of the amount of hope it gives into the healing process. For her full story check out "STRIPPED: Holding Onto Hope When Normalcy is Stolen From You" on Amazon.

Connect with Taylor - @tayjoyphoto | @tayyjoy | tayjoyphoto.com

Connect with Maddie - @makeupnministry