If your mind has been sprinting while your soul is begging for a nap, this episode is your permission to slow down. I’m joined by Dr. Jana Lovelace, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, executive coach, business owner, wife, mom, and unapologetic Jesus chaser, for a conversation that cuts right to the heart of why we’re all so tired and what it actually takes to breathe again.

We talk about the mental and emotional cost of constant hustle, why women especially struggle to rest, and how slowing down impacts everything from your nervous system to your walk with God. Dr. Jana brings a mix of clinical wisdom and real life clarity as she shares practical tools, faith filled encouragement, and reminders that rest isn’t laziness. It’s obedience.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, overcommitted, or just plain over it, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:
• How nonstop motion affects your mental health
• The psychology behind hustle culture
• Why rest is a spiritual discipline
• Practical ways to slow your pace without guilt
• What God teaches us in the quiet
• How to rebuild rhythms that feel life giving and sustainable

This episode is part of The Unhurried Project, a mini series helping women find peace, purpose, and margin again.

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Williams to talk through a story only God could write. As a teenager, Emily became a mom and was sent away, forced to place her baby for adoption. Years later, she and her husband faced the heartbreak of infertility and chose adoption themselves. Then, on her daughter’s 18th birthday, a message arrived that opened the door to a reunion Emily had prayed for but never expected to see.

This conversation is tender, honest, and full of the kind of hope that reminds us God never wastes a single chapter. We talk about surrender, grief, reconnection, healing, and the way God can turn the page long after we think the story is over.

If you’ve ever wondered whether redemption is still possible for you, this one will speak straight to the heart.

Have you ever had God drop something on your heart so clearly that you couldn’t ignore it? In today’s episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, I’m sharing a moment that stopped me in my tracks, a dream where Psalm 37 was placed in my mind so strongly I woke up needing to read it immediately.

This episode is raw and honest as I walk through what this Psalm spoke to me about worry, comparison, patience, and trusting God when you’re carrying something heavy. If you’re in a season where you’re tired of holding outcomes, questioning timing, or wrestling with unfair situations, Psalm 37 has something for you too.

We talk about:

• What it means when God brings Scripture to your mind
• How Psalm 37 speaks into anxiety, injustice, and comparison
• Learning to wait on God without trying to control everything
• Finding peace when circumstances feel loud

If you’re craving peace, clarity, or that reminder that God sees you, this episode is a quiet exhale.

 In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade shares a heartfelt reminder that God doesn’t care about your Sunday outfit, He cares about your heart. Through Matthew 11:28 and 1 Samuel 16:7, she explores what it really means to come to church as you are, without pressure to perform or pretend. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in God’s house, this episode reminds you that you already do. 

What happens when we say yes to God but then start looking around?

In this solo episode, Jade opens up about how comparison can quietly sabotage obedience and how she’s learning to keep her eyes fixed on Jesus instead of what everyone else is doing. Through honest reflection and biblical truth, she shares what it really looks like to walk in obedience when doubt and distraction start to creep in.

If you’ve ever started strong but lost confidence once comparison set in, this episode will remind you that your yes still matters.

✨ Listen for:
• The connection between obedience and comparison
• How Peter’s story mirrors our own moments of sinking
• Simple ways to refocus your heart on what God asked you to do

Your obedience is enough.

Have you ever prayed for your spouse to change… only to realize God might be asking you to change first? In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast Podcast, I sit down with Vicki Stephenson, a local Relationship Coach in Decatur, AL, who shares her transformative journey from trying to “fix” her marriage to discovering the confidence and peace that comes from surrendering to God.

Vicki spent over 30 years believing that her happiness depended on her husband changing, but through learning the six intimacy skills, she found not only a more connected, peaceful, and FUN marriage, but also a deeper sense of purpose and joy in life. Her heart is to help women radiate Christ through thriving relationships!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How surrender doesn’t mean weakness, it means freedom and confidence.

The power of changing yourself first in your relationships.

Practical tips for creating connection, peace, and joy in your marriage.

Vicki’s favorite Bible verse that guides her in thriving relationships.

If you’re ready to stop trying to control everything and start walking in confidence and peace, this episode is for you!

📍 Find and connect with Vicki Stephenson:
Website: https://vickistephenson.com

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In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade sits down with Katie Amos to share a powerful Christian testimony of identity, surrender, and transformation. Katie once found herself in a same-sex relationship and preparing to transition, searching for peace and belonging in all the places culture told her she would find it. But right before taking that step, God met her in a way she could not ignore and gently led her in a completely different direction.

This is not an episode about labels or debate. It is about the kind of grace that reaches into our darkest confusion and lights the way home. Katie opens up about how God softened her heart, how Scripture anchored her when everything felt shaky, and what true freedom and joy look like now that she has found her identity in Christ.

If you have ever questioned whether real change is possible or if God still steps into modern-day stories, Katie’s journey is living proof that He absolutely does.

Jade sits down with Bridgette Henderson, creator of the faith-based clothing brand Redeemed Rags, to talk about redemption, authenticity, and sharing your story for God’s glory. This episode dives into how faith transforms failure into purpose and why believers should lift each other up instead of tearing each other down. 

 We’re closing out the Real Estate Series with a conversation that’s less about contracts and closings—and more about purpose. I’m joined by Jessica and Kenyala as we unpack why we really chose real estate (and no, it wasn’t for flexible schedules or million-dollar paychecks). We share some hilarious and humbling stories from the field while talking honestly about what it looks like to be faith-led in this business. From clients who turned into lifelong friendships to deals that nearly broke us, we’re digging into the heart behind the hustle and the scriptures that keep us grounded when everything goes sideways. Whether you’re in real estate or just trying to do your work with meaning, this episode will remind you why serving people always comes first. 

What really happens during a home inspection? This week on The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade sits down with home inspector Josh Trotter for Confessions of a Home Inspector.

From strange finds to funny moments on the job, Josh shares what it’s like to see the hidden side of houses every day. He also opens up about the scripture that keeps him grounded and a “burnt toast” moment that shaped his life and work.

Tune in for laughs, encouragement, and a behind-the-scenes look at a job most of us only see once in a lifetime.