Just Love Them

You can't choose your trials, but you can choose your attitude. That is the main message of today's guest, Vanessa Kyrobie, who faced sudden and extreme medical challenges that threatened her life after years of perfect health. While her trials may be very different from the ones you are facing, her profound message may inspire you to see your own life and trials in a different light. Ness...

Last week, I got triggered. One unexpected moment sent my emotions spiraling — hurt, confusion, and frustration all at once. If you’ve ever been blindsided by a wave of feelings you didn’t see coming, you know exactly what that feels like. In this episode, I share a personal experience of being emotionally triggered and the process I used to work through those painful feelings and find genuine pea...

In this heartfelt conversation, Shiree sits down with her close friend Melonie Mullen to explore what it means to "give them what they want", and how doing so can heal us as well as the people we care about. Melonie shares how she learned to read and respect her loved ones’ non-verbal cues , and how choosing to honor what they were actually communicating —even if it wasn’t said outright—...

Guilt is something we all wrestle with—but did you know not all guilt is the same? Sometimes it can guide us toward healing and growth, and other times it traps us in shame and emotional bondage. In this episode, Shiree shares a personal story she carried for years, and how she learned to recognize the difference between what she calls “Satan’s guilt” —the kind that humiliates, isolates, and keeps...

This episode is a little different—instead of Shiree interviewing a guest, she shares an interview where she was the one answering the questions. With permission, Shiree airs her recent conversation with Chad Shober, host of The Pneuma Meditation podcast. Chad’s podcast is non-denominational, created to bring people of different faiths together through Christ-like love, respect, and understanding....

Have you ever felt pressured to say “yes” when everything inside you wanted to say “no”? Maybe you worried about disappointing someone, being judged, or letting someone down. Those moments can feel like walking through a thick fog—confusing, disorienting, and hard to see clearly. In this episode, Shiree shares real-life stories that illustrate how easy it is to get stuck in the trap of FOG: Fear,...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanna and David Hepburn, who share their remarkable story of healing, redemption, and love. For years, David wrestled with the pull of pornography, the burden of guilt, and 20 years spent away from God. Ultimately, God gave Him a miracle as great as "parting the waters of the Red Sea". In another state, Jeana walked her own path of heartache, learning to t...

Did you know you have your own personal stained glass window? In this episode, I talk about the beautiful symbolism of light — how we’re each a unique vessel for reflecting Christ’s light in our own way. When we choose to let His light shine through us, we can bring hope, warmth, and clarity to the lives of those we love, even when they make choices that are different from our own. Being a living...

Today’s guest is Stephanie Francom —an accomplished author, personal and writing coach, publisher, co-host of the  Anchored Podcast , and mother of seven. Some of Stephanie’s children have chosen a different path than the one she raised them in, and she knows firsthand the heartache that can bring. In this conversation, Stephanie shares her story with honesty and hope. She opens up about the strug...

When conflict shows up, most of us fall into one of two patterns: we’re either a pursuer , wanting to talk it through until it’s resolved, or a withdrawer , wanting to pull away, process alone, and move on. Both styles are natural, and both have strengths—but what happens when emotions get stuck inside, unresolved? In this episode, I introduce you to a powerful tool I call the Gentle Release Metho...

In this eye-opening episode, Shiree is joined by fellow life coach Emily Cheney to explore one of the most powerful tools for improving relationships: understanding the difference between facts and the stories we tell ourselves. Emily breaks down how our brains interpret experiences, why it matters, and how becoming aware of our internal narratives can lead to deeper connection and less conflict....

In this follow-up to the episode “Boundaries - Why We Need Them and How to Hold Them” with Julie Hawkes , Shiree takes the conversation one step further by introducing the concept of two-way agreements —an essential next layer in boundary work. You’ll learn how boundaries can be more effective and relationship-building when they are not just declared but mutually agreed upon. Shiree shares the 3 C...

This episode is all about boundaries —what a boundary is (and isn’t), why we need them, and how to hold a healthy one. Shiree is joined by return guest and Energy Coach Julie Hawkes , who brings warmth and insight to the conversation. Julie shares helpful examples from the scriptures to illustrate how boundaries can be both loving and essential. Together, they talk through what it looks like to se...

In this episode, Shiree guides you through a powerful and calming practice she calls “ Serenity Breathing. ” This simple yet beautiful technique helps you release built-up negative emotions and breathe in peace. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed in the moment or dealing with emotions that keep resurfacing, Serenity Breathing can bring calm and healing. Best of all, Shiree walks you through th...

On this episode, I’m joined by six wise women—dear friends who have each faced their own deeply personal challenges. Together, we open up about what it’s like to go through painful experiences, especially when someone you love makes choices that feel unfamiliar, heartbreaking, or just different from what you imagined. We talk honestly about the loneliness that can come in those moments, and the po...

When things get heated, how do you respond? In this episode, Shiree breaks down the two basic ways people tend to react when conflict shows up. You’ll learn how to recognize your own style — and better understand the other person’s, too. Knowing why we react the way we do can make all the difference in how we work through disagreements. Shiree also shares healthy, practical ways to handle conflict...

On today’s episode, returning guest Ann Washburn shares the seven core experiences (plus a bonus) that every person on earth goes through—no matter their religion or beliefs. With honesty and depth, Ann offers personal stories and fresh insights that may just change the way you see your own challenges and connections with others. This conversation goes beyond surface-level—it's thoughtful, eye...

What if you could see evidence—real evidence—that God is with you every day? In today’s episode of Just Love Them , we continue the conversation that began two episodes ago about worry and trust. If worry is a sign of forgotten trust, today’s message is an invitation to remember: you are not alone. God is involved in the details of your life, every single day—and miracles are happening all around...

In this episode, Jodi Chowen opens up about her journey as a mother who followed “the program” — doing everything she believed would lead her children to a life of faith and fulfillment. But when life didn’t unfold the way she expected, Jodi found herself feeling like she was teetering on the edge of a cliff. Through grace, reflection, and courage, she discovered that she wasn’t falling — she was...

In today’s episode, Shiree shares a powerful personal story—a troubling dream that revealed something deep about her own worry and trust. Through this experience, she uncovers an important lesson about what it really means to trust God. You'll learn: How to recognize when you’re not truly trusting What trusting God actually looks like And how to find peace, no matter what’s happening around yo...

Janelle had no interest in church — not as a teen, and not after. She had made up her mind and walked away without looking back. But life has a way of taking unexpected turns. In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Janelle shares how unimaginable tragedy and trauma broke her wide open—and how, in the depths of her pain, she found her way back to God. Her journey is not sugar-coated. It’s ra...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, irritated, or caught in the exhausting cycle of trying to control things—or people—you simply can’t? In today’s episode, I’m introducing a fabulous , freeing , and surprisingly simple phrase that has the power to decrease your stress and irritation, strengthen your relationships, and shift your mindset in the most empowering way. This isn’t just a feel-good idea—it’s...

When Britt’s children began leaving the faith she had raised them in, she was angry. She had spent her life serving God—so why did He feel absent when she needed Him most? In this episode, Britt shares the raw emotions of that journey and the powerful shift that helped her turn to God instead of away from Him. Tune in to hear how she found God's life-preserving peace when she felt like she was...

There are healthy and unhealthy ways we communicate, especially in relationships that matter most. This week, we're diving into one of the most common—but also most damaging—communication patterns: triangulation . What is triangulation, and why is it so harmful? In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize it in your own life and relationships, as well as why we tend to fall into it, and...

Our guest today is Tera Brown, a Trauma-Informed Life Coach and speaker who knows firsthand what it means to step outside the generational "box." In this episode, Tera shares her personal journey of shifting from control to trust—allowing her children to take charge of their own lives and learning to let God guide them instead of trying to do it herself. Through her experience, Tera offe...