Tribe Beloved: Love Notes

Note: If you listened to the previous message, it was my messy first draft - an uploaded oops! Here's a cleaner, less rambling version ;) --- So much tension in our relationships comes from assuming there’s a “right” way to think, plan, respond, or do life. In this episode, Cortney explores how difference—when misunderstood—can feel like failure, but when named honestly, becomes an invitation to g...

Have you ever wondered why you’re still praying about the same things years later? In this episode, Cortney reflects on why revisiting familiar struggles isn’t failure—but often a sign of growth. A gentle January reminder that God isn’t finished with you, and becoming is part of the story. Episode Notes In this episode, we explore: Why coming back to the same questions doesn’t mean you’re stuck Ho...

Have you ever noticed yourself getting quieter in a relationship — not all at once, just slowly? In this reflective, voice-memo–style episode, Cortney shares a personal story from the early days of meeting her husband and explores a grounding truth: loving well should not cost you your voice. This episode isn’t about fixing relationships or prescribing a “right way” to love. It’s about belonging w...

Do you feel pressure to have your gifts, calling, or purpose all figured out by now? In this episode of Love Notes for Tribe Beloved , Cortney offers a calming reminder: clarity doesn’t usually arrive all at once — and you’re not broken if you’re still discovering yourself. Through reflections on motherhood, faith, and lived experience, she shares how God often reveals our gifts gently, one small...

What if the traits you’ve been trying to fix, manage, or apologize for aren’t flaws at all? What if they’re evidence of how God designed you — on purpose? In this episode of Tribe Beloved: Love Notes , Cortney reflects on enthusiasm, warmth, and emotional attentiveness — and how easily those gifts can be misnamed as “too much.” Through personal story, gentle reframing, and Psalm 139, this episode...

In this episode, Cortney walks through a grace-filled, descriptive (not prescriptive) way to discern your Word of the Year. Instead of focusing on choosing the “perfect” word, she shares stories from her own life — Words like Intentional, Peace, Dwell in Grace, Choose Courage, Joy & Play, Delight, and Harmony — and how each one shaped her rhythms, decisions, and growth in surprising ways. You’...

In this short reflection, I share a recent moment of realizing I was making assumptions I didn’t even know I was making — and the humbling reality that sometimes we don’t know the questions we need to ask until we’re already in the thick of things. If you’re in a season where something you expected to be simple suddenly has layers, this one’s for you. In this episode: navigating unexpected learnin...

On this Christmas Day voice-memo episode, Cortney offers a simple, heartfelt blessing for wherever this holiday finds you — joyful, chaotic, quiet, or tender. Through small snapshots of family life and a reminder of your unshakable identity as God’s beloved, this episode invites you to breathe, rest, and feel held. Plus, a gentle heads-up about end-of-year reflections and the upcoming God-Given Gi...

In today’s Love Notes episode, Cortney explores the freeing truth that God didn’t make a mistake when He designed you. Your wiring — your personality, quirks, strengths, sensitivities — isn’t a flaw to fix but a lens through which you reflect His creativity. Through a personal story, coaching insights, and spiritual grounding, you’ll hear why so many women struggle with apologizing for how they’re...

A short Mini Note about: Convoy of Hope’s “Feed the World for a Day” challenge. Learn more: https://convoyofhope.org/oneday/   Garden City by John Mark Comer.  Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23403781-garden-city   Sermon series (optional): https://pod.link/1592847144/episode/YmYzYmM2MjQtMjQxOS00NWY3LWE3YmQtN2VjODllYzViY2Nk   Christian Media Doesn’t Have to Suck...

A short Mini Note about: Convoy of Hope’s “Feed the World for a Day” challenge. Learn more: https://convoyofhope.org/oneday/ Garden City by John Mark Comer.  Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23403781-garden-city   Sermon series (optional): https://pod.link/1592847144/episode/YmYzYmM2MjQtMjQxOS00NWY3LWE3YmQtN2VjODllYzViY2Nk Christian Media Doesn’t Have to Suck Video link: ht...

In this voice-memo style episode, Cortney explores the idea that rediscovery might be one of God’s sweetest gifts — especially in transition seasons. Through simple, real-life stories about audiobooks, movement with kids, and holiday movies, she reflects on the sacredness of remembering who you’ve always been. Plus, a gentle invitation into January’s God-Given Gifts Chat Circle. In This Episode: W...

A short Mini Note about: wanting to share more personally without making it the “Cortney Show” honoring the privacy and dignity of your family the tension between connection and oversharing Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬 The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio...

In this voice-memo-style episode, Cortney unpacks her complicated relationship with the word gentle —and why the biblical definition feels nothing like the pastel, spa-vibe image she tends to resist. She shares how God has been whispering her forward into a new understanding of gentleness, why seasonality matters for our capacity, and how limits can be an expression of God’s kindness. Plus, a gent...

A Thanksgiving reflection on the quiet, courageous gifts of the women we walk alongside — and why their faithfulness matters more than they know. Philippians 1:3 Snapshots of women showing up with courage Gifts God reveals in ordinary life Gratitude for the women of Tribe Beloved If one small thing comes to mind that you’re thankful for, I’d love for you to share it — just hit reply to the email o...

What if Advent didn’t need to be Pinterest-perfect or beautifully orchestrated to be meaningful? In this voice-memo style episode, Cortney shares her honest journey with Advent — from discovering it as an adult to practicing it imperfectly with her family — and offers gentle encouragement for anyone who feels behind, new to Advent, or worried about “doing it right.” You’ll walk away with grace, si...

Have you ever had a moment when you were so in the flow that you thought, “I was made for this” ? In this episode, Cortney invites you to remember those golden moments — the times when you felt aligned, present, and fully yourself — and explore what they reveal about how God designed you. Learn how to use those memories as a map to move from overwhelm to ownership, so you can live and lead from pe...

Ever feel like you should be further along by now—in your faith, your calling, or just life in general? This honest, heart-to-heart conversation is your reminder that God’s timeline for you is never late. Cortney shares stories from her own seasons of waiting, encouragement from Ephesians 2:10, and coaching questions to help you trade striving for stewardship and grace. You’re not behind—you’re be...

A thoughtful mom discovers her ISFJ design and learns that peace isn’t something to earn—it’s something to live from. Join Cortney for a conversation about embracing your wiring and walking in freedom. Episode Notes: Theme: Identity & Design Key Idea: The traits you downplay might be the very gifts God intends you to delight in. Reflection Prompt: Where might you need to give yourself permissi...

Ever taken a spiritual gifts quiz and thought… “That’s it?” Maybe the options didn’t fit. Maybe your results felt flat. Maybe the quiz just didn’t see the way you love and lead in real life. You’re not alone. In this episode, Cortney explores what Scripture really says about gifting—and how God’s creativity goes far beyond Paul’s lists in Romans or 1 Corinthians. 🎧 What you’ll hear: Why Paul’s sp...

You took the personality quiz. Maybe even highlighted a few lines that felt spot-on. But now that “aha” moment is buried in your inbox—or shoved in a drawer. So… now what? In this episode, Cortney Loui shares why personality insights are just the start—and how they become transformation when you build them into your actual hours. 🎧 What you’ll hear: The simple shift that turns self-awareness into...

Ever share something you’ve learned from a personality tool—only to get a polite smile or an eye-roll? In this episode Cortney Loui shares why personality assessments aren’t just a quiz thing, but a way to notice and name the gifts God has already placed in you. Full Show Notes Have you ever shared a personality insight that lit you up—only to hear, “Isn’t that just a quiz thing?” If so, you know...

What if the things you think are flaws… are actually the way God wired you on purpose? Ever feel like your brain isn’t working the way it should ? Or that if you could just “get it together,” you’d finally catch up? In this episode, Cortney shares what it looks like to honor your wiring—especially during chaotic, unpredictable seasons. Whether you're a dreamer with a foggy brain, a planner in a li...

What if it’s not selfish to enjoy how God made you? In this episode, Cortney shares why delighting in your wiring isn’t pride — it’s worship. You’ll hear a story about a little boy and his gift, a reminder that God is the ultimate gift giver, and one powerful reflection question: How old were you when someone first told you that what you were wasn’t enough? Wondering what your God-given gifts actu...

Ever been told you were “too sensitive”? Or “too much”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Cortney shares how traits like empathy, emotional attunement, and creating safe spaces aren’t liabilities—they’re strengths. You’ll hear how God wires us differently, how Feeling and Thinking gifts work together, and why your sensitivity might just be one of your God-given superpowers. 🎧 In this episode: Th...