The Tried & Truth Podcast: Rethinking Success. Rethinking What Matters

What if it wasn't a massive overhaul you needed in an area of your life…but one tiny tweak instead?

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Erin Port of Simple, Purposeful Living, and author of Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life: Simple Changes to Create Space for What Matters — shares how the smallest, simplest shifts helped her rebuild her life in a season of exhaustion and overwhelm and how they can help you, too. 

No quick fixes. No “new year, new you.” Just grace, awareness, and little daily decisions that create real momentum in your life. We're talking about: 

If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or craving a simpler way to live with purpose — this episode will breathe fresh hope into your day.

Author, Kate Angelo joins us to share her powerful story of rising from childhood trauma and foster care to becoming a writer and eventually creating a voice of hope and healing in relationships. We talk about the power of storytelling that helped rewrite her own story.

Kate’s story is raw, redemptive, and deeply hopeful—and her wisdom around relationships, marriage, and healing is something every listener will walk away changed by.

Kate shares: 

Her story of parental kidnapping, abuse, and abandonment

Finding an unexpected escape (and later, calling) through story

How a blind writing audition launched her debut novel

The tender, surprising ways God has healed her story

Why relationship skills are learned, not inherited

The simple communication tools she teaches that can transform marriages

How appreciation, respect, and emotional safety reshape homes and families

Whether you’re navigating your own hard story, longing for healthier relationships, or simply curious about the creative journey behind her books, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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You can follow Kate Angelo on Instagram @kateangeloauthor 

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is this God's voice I'm hearing… or just my own overthinking?” — welcome. You’re in good company.

In today’s episode of The Tried and Truth Podcast, we sit down with Rachael Groll — author of Knowing God's Voice and host of the Hearing Jesus podcast — to talk about what it really looks like to hear God’s voice in the middle of everyday chaos, fear, and distraction. She opens up about her own journey through different seasons of life, from motherhood to global ministry, and the lessons learned about surrender, obedience, and faith.

Resources Mentioned:

"Knowing God's Voice" by Rachael Groll (available wherever books are sold) & Hearing Jesus Podcast & Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that most people have felt but few of us know how to actually navigate: offense. The kind that comes from unmet expectations, painful conversations, broken trust, or even wounds we thought we’d already healed from. My guest, Alexandra Hoover—author, pastor, and Bible teacher—joins us for a powerful conversation around her new book, You Can Let Go, and what it really looks like to release offense and step into freedom.

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If the world feels loud right now, you’re not imagining it. We’re living in a culture that’s constantly pushing us to keep up, perform, react, and stay “on.” And in the middle of that pressure, it can be really easy to lose your sense of peace, identity, and direction.

In this conversation, I’m joined by author and Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis, and we’re talking about what it actually looks like to stay anchored when everything around us feels like it’s moving faster than we can keep up.

If you’ve been feeling distracted or untethered lately, this conversation is your reminder that you don’t have to drift. Drop the anchor. 

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Connect with Marian: thisredeemedlife.org | @marianjordanellis

What if the words we use with our kids become the soundtrack they carry into adulthood?

In this honest, hope-filled conversation, Amy Hughes—mom of nine and author of Words Like Honey—shares how the smallest phrases we say (or don't say) can shape our kids’ confidence, connection, and sense of belonging.

We talk about:

Why awareness (not perfection) changes everything

The power of repair after we miss it

Simple ways to speak life into your kids right where you are

No matter what season of parenting you’re in, this one’s a breath of fresh air—a gentle nudge to slow down, notice the power of words in our kids lives, and choose words to build a strong foundation. 

You can follow Amy on IG @simplelittleamy. 

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Sometimes the hardest seasons become the birthplace of our biggest dreams.

In this episode, we sit down with Kimmie Ellis, co-founder of La Palmilla Texas Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel oasis — recently recognized by National Geographic as a Top 10 Texas family-friendly hotel. 

Kimmie shares how she and her husband, Mitchell, walked through one of the most difficult chapters of their lives and turned that pain into purpose — a contagious dream that created a space where others could rest, reconnect, and rebuild. 

This is more than a story about building a business; it’s about becoming the kind of person who can hold a dream when the path isn’t clear and invite others in — one breadcrumb, one brave step at a time.

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If you’re sitting on a dream—or walking through a hard season—maybe today’s episode is your reminder that what looks like a obstacle might just be the beginning of your next great story.

Check out La Palmilla @ lapalmillatx.comor follow along on Instagram: @lapalmillatx

We spend so much of our time chasing big goals, big breakthroughs, and big answers—but what if some of the most meaningful moments in life are often small and actually measured in seconds?

In this episode, I share stories from my recent trip to Round Top, Texas, where wandering through antique barns, tents, and dinners became a powerful lesson in human connection and power of micro-moments. From a simple compliment to a curious question, and even a table for two (that started with just me), I was reminded what anticipating and creating moments can do to shape our lives and the lives around us. 

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This episode is a reminder that you don’t need the perfect words, the right group, outfit, or a grand gesture to make a difference. Tiny, intentional micro-moments—smiles, compliments, gestures of presence—can create belonging, connection, and lasting impact.

“One compliment can echo for decades. One question can unlock someone’s dream. One invitation can rewrite someone’s story."

Connect With Me:

> Instagram: @annicafischer 

> Email me with a 5 second act of courage that encouraged you or someone else at [email protected]

What if discipline wasn’t about control—but about shaping hearts?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ginger Hubbard—bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast—to unpack a heart-centered approach to parenting.

From tattling to tantrums to the teenage years, Ginger shares practical tools and timeless wisdom to help parents move beyond quick fixes and get to the root of their children’s struggles. Whether you’re in the thick of toddlerhood or navigating the teen years, this conversation will leave you encouraged, equipped, and reminded that parenting is a sacred opportunity—not just a daily grind.

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Wise Words for Moms chart 10% off promo code: "parenting"

Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast

Hey, new here? 👋 Welcome! So glad you’re here--it’s a good place to be.

Singer/songwriter, Eleanor Bryan, joins on the podcast. You’ll hear her story on chasing dreams, the power of vulnerability, and how community shapes her music. We’re chatting about what it looks like to hold onto your dreams with open hands through seasons of uncertainty and move at the pace you’re truly meant to—not the one the world sets for you.

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This is a heartfelt, hope-filled, behind the scenes story for anyone questioning the timing of their dreams, feeling stuck in fear, or needing a reminder to fully embrace the gifts they’ve been given.

Hey, new here? 👋 Welcome! So glad you’re here--it’s a good place to be.