This week, I sit down with my husband, Corey, to share the tender and vulnerable story of our ongoing journey with infertility. It’s been a walk marked by deep longing, stretching, and heartbreak—and yet, through it all, God has proven Himself faithful.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The ache of not knowing if your body is “good”

• The emotional and spiritual weight infertility places on a marriage

• Learning to stay with each other instead of fixing or fleeing

• The deep impact of presence—being held instead of hurried

• Gratitude as a powerful tool to anchor us in truth

• How God uses the waiting to prepare our hearts, not punish them

• Surrendering the dream of parenthood to Jesus and trusting Him to hold it tenderly

  
  

You’ll hear us reflect on Abraham’s faith in Romans 4, when it says:

“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Even when the promise seemed impossible, he trusted the Promiser.

And in the hidden places of waiting, Psalm 139 gives us peace:
“The darkness is not dark to you… you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”
God sees every piece of our story—even the parts that feel lost in the dark.

There’s a line in this episode I whispered through tears:
“If I can’t give this to you, is my love enough?”
And another Corey gently offered:
“The desire of my heart is not to have children, but to hear the Father say, ‘I am well pleased.’”

We hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone in your wrestle. God isn’t withholding from you—He is preparing you. He sees your ache, and He is near.

You are held. You are loved. And even in this, you are not forsaken.

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Scriptures to Reflect On
Romans 4:20-22 – “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God… being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
Psalm 139:11-13 – “Even the darkness will not be dark to you… For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

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In this episode, we're reflecting on the incredible compassion of God. Compassion is more than just feeling sorry for someone—it’s a deep, emotional response to their pain, a desire to ease their suffering. And here's the beautiful part: God doesn't just look at us from a distance; He meets us right in the middle of our pain. He understands our suffering because He’s been there. John 3:16 reminds us that God loved the world so much that He sent His Son, and in doing so, He showed us the depth of His compassion. He didn’t just feel sorry for us—He came to heal us.

As we explore the difference between mercy and compassion, we see that while mercy is about forgiveness, compassion goes deeper. It's about feeling someone else’s pain, connecting with them in their suffering, and acting to help. God, in His great mercy, doesn't hold our sins against us, but in His compassion, He walks alongside us in our hurt.

We also reflect on how Jesus was fully God and fully man. He lived through the same emotions, the same struggles, and the same pains that we do. He wasn’t just a divine figure, but someone who breathed, felt, and experienced the world as we do. He knows what it’s like to be human, to feel helpless, and He used His life to show us what compassion looks like. He had a deep desire to alleviate our pain because He understood what it meant to be in need.

When we think about being like sheep—running in circles, lying down, or jumping around in confusion—we realize that God sees us, even in our wandering. He understands the ways we seek, search, and long for Him. We don’t have to have it all together to experience His compassion. He knows our hearts, and He responds with mercy and love, not judgment.

There’s a powerful lesson in surrendering control to Him. So often, we try to manage everything ourselves, thinking that if we hold the reins, we can avoid pain or failure. But in those moments, we’re missing out on the deep compassion He has to offer. When we let go, trusting that He’s in control, we start to experience the peace and healing that only He can provide.

And really, what would we do without His compassion? I often think about that. God understands our suffering because He’s experienced it Himself. His compassion isn’t just a comforting idea—it’s something that actively changes our lives. Without it, where would we be? How would we make it through the tough moments, the brokenness, and the pain of life?

In this episode, we’re reminded that God’s compassion is the foundation of our hope. He sees us, He knows us, and He loves us deeply. His heart breaks with us in our pain, but it also holds us and guides us through it. And as we lean into His compassion, we begin to understand what it means to rest in His mercy and trust in His care for us.

Scripture References:

• John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son..."

• Psalm 86:15: "But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness..."

• Philippians 1:21: "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Reflection Questions:

1. Can you think of a moment when you’ve felt God’s compassion in your life?

2. How can you allow God's compassion to shape the way you show love to others?

3. Where in your life do you need to let go of control and trust God more fully?

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To him be the glory, SB. <3 

We all struggle with sin, but what if we could recognize it before it wreaks havoc in our lives? In this episode, we break down the 7 Deadly Sins, exploring how they show up in our subconscious thoughts, how they sound in daily life, and what Scripture says about overcoming them.

But this episode isn’t about guilt—it’s about healing. Sin is like an injury, and Jesus is the Great Physician. He doesn’t leave us bleeding out. Instead, He diagnoses the problem and leads us into transformation. Using the Notice, Name, Nurture, Need method, we’ll walk through how to move from being stuck in sin to walking in freedom.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ How sin distorts your thinking and impacts your relationships
✔ The subconscious lies behind each deadly sin
✔ Practical ways to recognize and uproot sin in your life
✔ Why God’s peace is stronger than your struggle
✔ How to move toward healing through the Notice, Name, Nurture, Need method

Sin distorts. But God’s peace can overwhelm and flood us—if we’re brave enough to face what’s really happening beneath the surface.

Hit play and invite the Lord into this with you. Healing starts now.

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Have you ever felt like you just don’t fit in? Like you're an outsider, going against the grain, pushing back against the patterns of this world? Maybe you’ve even felt chained down by your own thoughts, weighed down by insecurity, or burdened by expectations that were never yours to carry.

Romans 12:2 tells us: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." And yet, everywhere we turn, we see a world trying to shape us into its mold—one of comfort, complacency, and compromise.

But Jesus didn’t conform. He flipped tables. He challenged religious norms. He loved radically. He served when others wanted to be served. He was misunderstood, and if we follow Him, we will be too. But is it worth it? Is it worth the risk, the loss, the discomfort?

• Is it worth it to know Jesus more?
• Is it worth it to experience His peace?
• Is it worth it to be transformed by His truth?

In this episode, we’ll dive deep into:
-How the world tries to shape our thinking—and how to resist it
-What it actually means to renew your mind daily
-The cost of living counter-culturally and why it’s 100% worth it
-Practical ways to break free from destructive thought patterns

You weren’t meant to fit in—you were made to set apart.

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In this weeks episode, we dive deep into the process of refinement and realignment—how God strengthens, dusts off, and calls us into greater responsibility. If you’ve ever wrestled with resistance, struggled to trust God’s higher ways, or found yourself stuck in old thought patterns, this conversation is for you.

We looked at:

• The painful yet necessary process of spiritual refinement
• Why we resist responsibility and taking care of ourselves
• Wrestling with healing, cleansing, and stepping into our God-given identity
• How Jesus himself wrestled with surrender—and what that means for us
• A practical 4-step process to replace lies with biblical truth (applicable and useful!)

Through personal reflection, biblical insights, and an opportunity for honesty, we’ll uncover how God’s refining fire is not punishment—it’s preparation. If you’re longing to walk in true freedom and align your identity with what God says about you, grab a journal and join the conversation.

Scriptures: Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 55:8-9

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In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful challenge: Are we truly serving God with every part of who we are—mind, body, and soul?

Loving God isn’t just about what we say or feel; it’s about how we live—how we choose to honor Him with our thoughts, our actions, and our very bodies. We’ll explore what it means to live in wholeness and holiness, serving God fully in every area of our lives.

Key Takeaways:

• How can we align our thoughts with God’s will and truth?
• What does it mean to honor God with our bodies, knowing they are temples of the Holy Spirit?
• Are we living with integrity, making sure our faith is reflected in how we live?
• Faith is not just about belief—it’s about active obedience in every aspect of our lives.

As we walk this journey of sanctification, it’s important to remember: we’re in this together. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to serve God with your whole self, finding peace and purpose in every step.

Questions to Reflect On:

• Are my thoughts serving God today?
• How am I honoring God with my body?
• Am I living out my faith with integrity in all areas of my life?

I pray that this episode empowers you to embrace a life of wholeness and holiness, serving God with every part of who you are.

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A few weeks ago, my husband Corey joined me on the podcast to discuss biblical marriage and what it truly means to put God at the center of our relationship.

I want to start by being honest. Before Jesus truly took hold of my heart, I blamed my husband for every negative thing in my life—our struggles, our marriage, everything. But through God’s grace, he encouraged me to take radical accountability for my actions, leading me through a powerful journey of sanctification.

Just a few weeks ago, he said to me, “You are pure before me, but you are not healed.”

I know God loves me and deeply cares about our healing. That’s why we turn to scripture, like in 1 Thessalonians 4:3, which reminds us: "It is God’s will that you be sanctified."

God had plans for my process of sanctification—plans for my purity, my transformation.

Sanctification: The process of becoming more like Christ, set apart for His purpose.

It is God's will that I walk through this transformation, and if that’s His will for me, it’s His will for YOU, too.

So, where are you in your own process of sanctification?

(On a scale from "I don’t know what that means" to "I’m in this process, but it’s daunting and I don’t feel like I’m getting anywhere.")

Know this: Jesus will draw you closer to Him, and our convictions will guide us in His Way. My prayer is that you embrace the process of sanctification as a road to your continued growth and that you see him in every single step. 

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Tessa joins us again with week with another episode from our TEEN TALKS series, where we interview teenagers to talk about their faith and the ways the Lord is growing them. Not only do we get to hear their perspective but we learn alongside of them. 

A few weeks back, we were having a conversation where she mentioned this idea to me about “kids parenting themselves” and I asked if we could discuss this in greater depth. I was anxious and curious to learn more about her perspective and this episode delivers. It was very insightful and if you have a teenager and/or are struggling with a child who is desiring for independence or is isolating, I would highly recommend this episode. Send it to a friend that you know might be struggling with this. Tessa did her research and offered us wonderful insight.

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We asked, “Why can teens not be themselves around parents?”

This is a very common characteristic for teens and she shares questions that sometimes come off as judgment like, 

“Why don’t you want to talk to me?”

“Why didn’t you tell me about _________?”

“I didn’t know that about you….”

These questions are often parents seeking emotional validation from their kids, “I need you to need me” and in that create an environment of pressure and the desires to be needed. Teens are feeling this as pressure and judgement.

Tessa offers us a gentle reminder, “This is my mom/dads first time at life, too” which creates a lot of space for patience and understanding. She asked a few of her friends for their opinion and this one stopped us both,

“Teens are in a phase of figuring out who we are and creating our own identity. Holding back from parents can be a means of setting boundaries and independence, it is not necessarily about not wanting anything to do with them but more about our own discovery.”

Tessa encourages us to look at Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

If it is so valued by God that he would give a reward for it, it must be important to honor your parents. But, why?

God trusts that parents will raise kids in a godly and biblical way, and the way that we honor our earthly parents often reflects how we will honor our heavenly father. 

TEENS: God made your parents exactly who you needed them to be….grace tells me that my mom and dad were both made in the image of God, I get to choose to see them in this same way. How are my actions, attitudes, and behaviors impacting my relationship with them?

Tessa leaves us with this very hard, but thought provoking question, “How would your attitude and treatment of the Lord be, of our Heavenly Father, if it reflected how you treat your parents?”

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CONCEPTS: Sibling placement, maturing too quickly, wanting independence, self-isolation, quality time, the cell-phone safety net, awkwardness of teens,  conflict resolution, big attitudes, a relational God, scripture as a training tool, when we lose our spark, lean into the little things, asking parents, “How did you handle ________?” 

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Adam and Eve andthe deceptive nature and blame game in the garden. Corey and Shauna jump in this week for another “US VS THAT” episode focused on the concept of biblical marriage and how it relates to each of them as individuals. We take a look at the relationships we see in Genesis 3 and how both Adam and Eve play a role in the fall, and how they've seen this impact their marriage and life.

What does it mean to have a biblical marriage? Is it cut and dry? 

We discuss big questions and talk about how conflict in our marriage felt like an opportunity for connection, and that we were sometimes fighting just to feel. We share our unique feelings, wants, and needs, and how scripture has challenged us to try onAgape Love, sacrificial love, like Jesus does so plainly throughout his ministry. 

Like Nehemiah, we each have our own role on the wall and in our marriage. Our shared heart for unity and oneness brings greater power and clarity to our unique and individual parts, but our eyes remain locked on Jesus with each step. 

Biblical Marriage, the 50/50 rule, blame cycle, feeling misunderstood, going around the same mountain, porcupine mode, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and SO much more. This episode is jam-packed. 

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To him be the glory, SB. <3