We’re having a baby! 🤍

After finally sharing the news that we’re expecting our first baby, Peyton is joining me on The True North Podcast to talk about what this season has really looked like behind the scenes.

Plus, we get into the fun stuff: pregnancy cravings and aversions, surviving the first trimester, what surprised Peyton most about pregnancy, what we’re most excited about as parents, and why sour candy deserves an honorable mention in this pregnancy story. 😂

Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for parenthood, walking through a season of uncertainty, or simply learning how to trust God when you don’t have all the answers, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to know what happens next to find joy in what God is doing right now.

In this episode, we talk about:

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What if the worst investment you’re making has nothing to do with money?

We invest our time, energy, attention, sleep, peace, and emotions into worry—hoping somehow it will make us more prepared for what’s coming. But what has worry actually done for us?

In this episode of The True North Podcast, we’re talking about how to stop worrying, trust God with the future, and break the cycle of anxiety and overthinking through the truth of Matthew 6:25–34.

We’ll talk about the difference between responsible planning and obsessive worrying, why worry can masquerade as control, and how anxiety causes us to emotionally experience problems that haven’t even happened yet.

In this episode, we chat about:

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What do you do when your life, heart, plans, or relationships feel like they’ve been shattered into pieces?

Sometimes we ask God to put everything back exactly the way it was—to restore the old relationship, bring back our confidence, fix the situation, or make us feel like ourselves again. But what if God isn’t trying to recreate the old version of your life? What if He wants to rebuild something new?

In this episode of The True North Podcast, we’re talking about how to rebuild your life with God after heartbreak, disappointment, failure, loss, or unexpected change. Using the Japanese art of kintsugi—repairing broken pottery while highlighting the cracks with gold—we’ll look at how God can redeem the broken pieces of our stories rather than simply erase them.

We’ll dive into Jeremiah 18 and the story of the potter and the clay, where God reminds us that the Potter is not limited by a vessel that has become marred. He can reshape it into something new.

Then, we’re taking a deeper look at Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls to uncover a biblical process for healing and restoration: grieving what was broken, praying before trying to fix it, honestly inspecting the damage, and finally rising up to rebuild with God.

Because there is a difference between rebuilding yourself and rebuilding yourself with the Lord.

If you’ve been walking through heartbreak, church hurt, disappointment, a broken relationship, a major life transition, regret, or simply a season where you don’t recognize yourself anymore, this episode is for you.

God does not have to hide the cracks in your story to redeem them. The places that once looked like evidence that you were ruined can become evidence that you were restored.

In this episode, we talk about:

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who is walking through a season of rebuilding, and be sure to follow The True North Podcast for more conversations about Christian faith, spiritual growth, biblical encouragement, healing, purpose, trusting God, and following Jesus through every season of life.

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Have you ever finished reading your Bible and thought, “Okay… but what was I supposed to get out of that?”

Maybe part of the problem is that we’ve been approaching Scripture with ourselves at the center.

In this episode of The True North Podcast, we’re talking about how to read and study the Bible without making yourself the main character. Because while the Bible was written for you, not every passage was written about you. Scripture is ultimately the story of God—who He is, what He has done, and His plan to redeem and restore humanity through Jesus Christ.

We’ll look at familiar passages like David and Goliath and Jeremiah 29:11 to see how easy it is to pull Scripture out of context and immediately ask, “What does this mean for me?” Instead, we’ll learn to start with a better question: “What does this show me about God?”

Before asking, “What does this verse mean for me?” try asking:

1. What does it say?

2. What does it mean?

3. What does this show me about God?

4. How should I respond?

My favorite commentary to use while studying scripture: Enduring Word

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Have you ever felt like walking away from church—or even from Jesus—because of the way Christians have treated you?

Church hurt is real. Maybe you were made to feel like you had to be perfect to belong. Maybe your questions weren’t welcome, your struggles were something you were supposed to hide, or someone who represented Jesus to you left you hurt, disappointed, or questioning everything you believed.

But what if the faith you’re rejecting isn’t actually Jesus at all?

In this solo episode of the True North Podcast, Mykah talks honestly about church hurt, religious pressure, perfectionism, and what it looks like to find your way back to Jesus after being hurt by Christians or the church.

We’re unpacking the difference between performative Christianity and a personal relationship with Jesus—and why the failures of imperfect people don’t have to determine the future of your faith.

In this episode, we talk about:

How church hurt can impact your relationship with God

Why you may be rejecting religious expectations rather than Jesus Himself

The pressure to be the “perfect Christian”

How to separate who Jesus really is from the people who have misrepresented Him

Why reading Scripture for yourself matters

Doubt, questions, and the story of Thomas

Rebuilding your faith around grace instead of guilt

Finding Christian community again after being hurt

Why there is still a place for you in the Church

If you’ve experienced church hurt, religious trauma, Christian perfectionism, or simply feel distant from God and don’t know how to come back, this conversation is for you.

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What happens when your entire life changes in an instant?

In this powerful episode of The True North Podcast, Baylee shares the incredible story of surviving a devastating accident that resulted in the loss of her leg—and how she encountered the presence of God in the middle of unimaginable pain.

Rather than allowing tragedy to define her story, Baylee has discovered what it means to trust God through suffering, learn to walk again alongside her young daughter, and find purpose in the hardest season of her life.

This conversation isn't just about surviving trauma—it's about discovering that God is still faithful when life doesn't go the way you planned.

In this episode, we discuss:

Whether you're walking through grief, navigating unexpected loss, supporting someone through a difficult season, or simply wondering where God is in your own suffering, this episode is a powerful reminder that God's presence is often most tangible in our hardest moments.

If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs hope today. For more biblical encouragement, podcast episodes, and free resources, visit https://truenorth-ministries.com/

If Baylee's story encouraged you, be sure to connect with her and follow along as she shares life as a mom, amputee, and follower of Jesus. Through honest conversations about faith, healing, motherhood, and finding purpose after tragedy, Baylee is a constant reminder that God is faithful in every season.

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The Book of Ruth doesn't just end with a love story—it ends by revealing God's greater story.

In the final episode of our Ruth Bible Study, we're walking through Ruth Chapter 4, where Boaz redeems Ruth, Naomi's emptiness is transformed into joy, and an unexpected genealogy reveals God's plan stretching far beyond anything these characters could have imagined.

Together, we talk about why God's timing is always purposeful, how He restores what feels lost, and why your past is never too messy for God to use. We also unpack the often-overlooked genealogy at the end of Ruth and why it beautifully points us to Jesus and God's faithfulness across generations.

If you've ever wondered whether God can still use your life after disappointment, failure, or loss, Ruth Chapter 4 is a beautiful reminder that God specializes in writing better endings than we ever could.

If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Share it with someone who needs this reminder today. You never know how God might use one conversation to change someone's life. And if you're enjoying this Ruth Bible study series, be sure to follow the show so you don't miss future episodes. You can find more Bible studies, free resources, and everything True North at https://truenorth-ministries.com/

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What do you do when you've been faithful—but you're still waiting?

In this episode of The True North Podcast, we're diving into Ruth Chapter 3, one of the most suspenseful and meaningful chapters in the Book of Ruth. 

Together, we explore what it looks like to actively wait on God, trust His timing, and remain faithful when life feels full of uncertainty. We also unpack the beautiful symbolism of Boaz as a picture of Christ, the connection between Ruth and the Proverbs 31 woman, and the recurring biblical theme of God's covering, protection, and redemption.

In this episode, we discuss:

If you've been praying for an answer, waiting for a relationship, longing for a breakthrough, or wondering if God is still working behind the scenes, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting Him—even when the next chapter hasn't been written yet.

Have you ever wondered if God is actually working behind the scenes in your life?

In this episode of The True North Podcast, we're continuing our verse-by-verse Ruth Bible study with Ruth Chapter 2, where we meet Boaz and begin to see God's providence unfold in ways that seem ordinary—but are anything but.

Together, we unpack what it means to trust God's timing, faithfully show up in the season you're in, and recognize that the smallest details of your life are never outside of God's control. From Ruth's willingness to work with humility to Boaz's character, generosity, and role as a kinsman-redeemer, this chapter reminds us that God often prepares our breakthrough long before we ever recognize it.

We also discuss:

If you've been waiting for answers, questioning God's timing, or wondering if He's forgotten you, Ruth Chapter 2 is a beautiful reminder that God is always working—even when it doesn't look like it.

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Have you ever walked through a season that made you wonder if God had forgotten about you?

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Danielle from the But God Podcast as we begin a four-part journey through the Book of Ruth. Together, we're diving into Ruth Chapter 1 and unpacking one of the most honest, heartbreaking, and hope-filled chapters in Scripture.

We talk about Naomi's devastating loss, Ruth's incredible faith, and what this story teaches us about trusting God when life doesn't make sense. We also explore why Naomi wanted to change her name, how our circumstances can try to redefine our identity, and the beautiful reminder that even when we can't see God moving, He's already working behind the scenes.

If you've ever felt forgotten, disappointed, or like your prayers are going unanswered, I hope this conversation reminds you that God's silence is not His absence. He is still writing your story—even in the chapters that feel heavy.

This is just the beginning of our Book of Ruth series, so be sure to subscribe and come back next week as we continue with Ruth Chapter 2.

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