The Cupfiller

On this episode, Laura is joined by Makayla to discuss life after college & sports. They dive into topics like finding community and how to abide in Christ during seasons of transition. 

Praying is having a conversation with God. If we believe that God is who He says He is, then why don't we pray more? This week, Laura talks about prayer: the reason it's so important, the things that keep us from it, and practical strategies to help you engage in a conversation with God. 

Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or empty? If your cup is feeling empty, this episode is for you. Today, Laura shares encouragement from God's Word on how to respond when our cups feel empty and how God gently refills what life has drained.

This week, Laura unpacks the spiritual disciplines and explains how they can help us as we draw near to God. 

In this episode, Laura recaps her experience at Passion Conference +the first week of 2026. 

In this episode, Ellie and Laura recap 2025 and look forward into 2026 as they share what word God has put on their heart for the year. 

This week, Laura is joined by former USF volleyball coach, Andrea McCartney. Andrea shares her testimony and how Jesus helped her to heal from a past of trauma and brokenness. The two discuss themes of purity, abiding, and remembering what God has done. 

Ellie and Laura are back after a long break to catch up about life and what God taught them throughout the fall. They dive into topics like trusting God even when it doesn't make and how to avoid sleepwalking in faith. 

This week, Laura is joined by her long-time friend, Kayli Schaap, as she shares how she navigated some of life's most difficult trials. Kayli reflects on moments of disappointment and heartbreak and how God delivered her from these trials. 

This week, Laura and Ellie are back and ready to tackle difficult questions about life, identity, and salvation. Join them as they discuss Biblical answers to questions that many people may ask themselves. 

Today, our Reagan Adams joins us from South Africa to share about what obedience means and looks like as followers of Christ. He and Laura also discuss the urgency of sharing the Gospel. 

This week, we are joined by basketball star and faithful Jesus follower, Hayleigh Wyrick as she and Laura dive into what God did in their hearts during a month on a different continent.  

Do you ever feel yourself drifting away from God? On this episode, Laura dives into the topic of abiding in Christ and how He's the one who transforms our hearts. She also shares some helpful encouragement for those stepping into a new season & school year!

Ellie and Laura are back from a chaotic yet cupfilling summer break, but this time they're filling your cups from separate places. Join them as they launch Season 2 of The Cupfiller, share life updates, recap their summer adventures, and share what God has been teaching them!

Laura and Ellie reflect on their episodes from the last semester and share their favorite parts of each one. 

Alex Bisson joins Ellie and Laura to share about her recent accomplishment of finishing the Boston Marathon and how God used running to save her life.

In this episode of The Cupfiller, Ellie and Laura discuss how God calls us to love one another in friendships and relationships, dealing with conflict, and where we place our value. 

On this week's episode of The Cupfiller, Joz joins us to share about her upcoming transition and the importance of fully surrendering to God during unknown circumstances.

In this week's episode of The Cupfiller, Laura and Ellie reflect on their recent Bible readings, being reminded how God is present with us in the fire and that us that He provides exactly what we need, not always what we want.

In this week's episode of The Cupfiller, Laura and Ellie explore the question of whether God is truly good. They delve into the idea that our circumstances don’t define God's goodness and examine the balance between reason and blame when facing difficult situations.

Macy Miller, former SDSU Women's Basketball player and current assistant coach, joins us to share her testimony. She discusses her time playing professional basketball overseas and how being pushed out of her comfort zone ultimately strengthened her faith.

In this week's episode of The Cupfiller, Ellie and Laura talk about friendships, what it means to be a friend, and how we are called to love one another.

This week, Sydney Samuels joins Laura and Ellie for a conversation about emotions. They discuss what it looks like to bring our feelings to God, sharing how we can invite Him into both the highs and lows. They also explore why we have emotions and the purpose God intended for them.

Do you always feel like you're always in a hurry? Or always in a rush? Ellie and Laura discuss finding true rest in Jesus in a hurried culture.

In this week's episode, Laura and Ellie discuss the mountain-top moments they've experienced, the dangers of relying on emotional highs, and looking for God in the mundane moments.