Boundaries, But Biblical

Are boundaries actually biblical, or have we just turned “protecting our peace” into an excuse to shut people out?

In this episode of Thirty Flirty Faithful, we talk about what healthy boundaries can look like through a biblical lens. We get into people pleasing, guilt, saying no, forgiveness, difficult relationships, and the difference between loving someone and giving them unlimited access to you.

Jesus loved people deeply, but He also stepped away, said no, rested, and didn’t allow everyone the same level of closeness.

So where is the line between grace and enabling? Between forgiveness and reconciliation? Between being loving and completely abandoning yourself?

We’re talking through what we’ve learned, where we’ve struggled, and how we’re trying to build boundaries that aren’t rooted in bitterness, fear, or selfishness, but in wisdom, love, and obedience to God.

Because sometimes the most loving answer really is no.

Church hurt is real, and for some people, it has changed the way they see faith, community, and even God.

In this episode of Thirty Flirty Faithful, we’re talking honestly about what happens when the place that is supposed to feel safe becomes a source of pain. We unpack disappointment, judgment, hypocrisy, broken trust, and the complicated emotions that can come with being hurt by people within the church.

But we also talk about the difference between people failing us and who Jesus is.

How do we heal without becoming bitter? How do we forgive without pretending something didn’t hurt? And how do we find our way back to community when trust has been broken?

This conversation isn’t about tearing down the Church. It’s about making space for honesty, healing, accountability, and grace.

If you’ve ever been hurt by the church, walked away because of it, or struggled to separate your experience with Christians from your relationship with God, this episode is for you.

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What happens when you walk into a room expecting a night of worship and walk out changed?

In this episode of Thirty Flirty Faithful, we’re talking about our experience at Girls Gone Bible in Toronto and the powerful healing that followed for Carling.

We share what the night was like, what stood out to us, and how God can meet us in ways we never expected. Carling opens up about her own experience with healing, what she felt in that moment, and what it has looked like to process something so personal and powerful afterward.

We also get into the bigger questions around healing and faith. What does Biblical healing look like? What do we do when we pray and don’t see the answer we hoped for? And how do we talk about miracles while still leaving room for mystery?

This episode is about testimony, hope, surrender, and believing that God is still moving today.

Whether you’ve experienced healing yourself, you’re praying for it, or you’re not even sure what you believe about it, come have the conversation with us.

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What does it mean to love yourself from a biblical perspective?

In this episode, we explore the difference between the world’s message of self love and seeing ourselves through God’s eyes. We talk about identity, confidence, insecurity, comparison and the pressure women face to feel like we are never enough.

Rather than making ourselves the centre, biblical self love begins with knowing who created us, understanding our worth in Christ and allowing His truth to shape how we see ourselves. We reflect on what it means to care for ourselves without worshipping ourselves, die to self without despising ourselves, and receive God’s love so that it can overflow into the way we love others.

As always, we are not theologians. We are four women learning, asking questions and trying to place Jesus at the centre of our lives.

What does covenant really mean, and how is it different from a contract?

In this episode, we explore the meaning of covenant throughout Scripture and how God’s promises reveal a love that is faithful, sacrificial and enduring. We discuss the biblical covenants, marriage, becoming one flesh, and how our bodies and relationships were created to communicate a deeper spiritual reality.

Drawing from Scripture and ideas found in Theology of the Body, we reflect on what it means to love with a covenant mindset in a culture that often treats commitment as conditional. We also share how understanding covenant is changing the way we view our relationship with God, marriage and the promises we make to one another.

As always, we are not theologians. We are four women learning, asking questions and trying to place Jesus at the centre of our lives and relationships.

What does it look like to trust God with your relationships when your desires, your past and your timeline don’t always line up neatly with your faith?

In this episode, we have an honest conversation about singleness, sex, marriage, waiting, temptation and the tension that can come with trying to honour God in relationships. We talk about the parts that are complicated, the parts that can carry shame, and what it looks like to let faith reshape the way we think about love, intimacy and commitment.

Whether you’re single, dating, engaged or married, this episode is really about surrendering the part of your life that can be one of the hardest to give over completely to God.

In this episode of Thirty Flirty Faithful, we’re having an honest conversation about purity culture, hookup culture, and everything in between.

Some of us grew up in the church. Some of us grew up in society. We all came into this conversation with different experiences, different perspectives, and different questions.

Together, we unpack the messages we were taught about sex, relationships, self worth, and identity. We discuss where the church has sometimes missed the mark, where culture has led us astray, and how both have influenced the way we view intimacy today.

Most importantly, we explore what God’s design actually is. Not through the lens of shame or condemnation, but through grace, truth, and Scripture.

Whether you grew up in church or never stepped foot in one, we hope this conversation encourages you to ask questions, seek truth, and discover the freedom found in Jesus.

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Thirty, Flirty & Faithful | Episode 3: How Jesus Changed Our Lives

In this episode, we share what happened after we chose to follow Jesus.

Faith isn’t about becoming perfect overnight. It’s about surrender, transformation, and discovering a peace that only Christ can give. We open up about where we came from, how our hearts have changed, the struggles we still face, and the incredible ways God continues to work in our lives every single day.

Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years, you’re curious about Christianity, or you’re searching for hope, we pray this conversation encourages you and reminds you that no one is beyond God’s grace.

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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

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In Episode 2 of Thirty Flirty Faithful, we’re sharing our testimonies and the very different journeys that brought each of us to Jesus.

Some of us grew up around faith but had to discover what it truly meant to have a personal relationship with God. Others found Jesus later in life, during seasons when we needed hope, direction and peace the most.

We talk honestly about what we believed growing up, the moments that changed us, the struggles that brought us closer to God and how our faith has transformed the way we see ourselves and our lives.

No two testimonies look the same, but every story shows that God meets us exactly where we are.

We hope this episode reminds you that you are never too far gone, it is never too late and your story is still being written.

Welcome to Thirty Flirty Faithful, where real life, faith, purpose and femininity come together.

Welcome to Thirty Flirty Faithful, a podcast where women come together to grow closer to God, discover their purpose, and embrace the woman God created them to be.

In this first episode, we’re introducing ourselves, sharing our hearts, and talking about why we started this podcast.

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