Wonderfully Ordinary

Have you ever wondered what the difference between guilt and shame is? Although they both have similar beginnings, shame keeps us stuck in self-condemnation, isolation, and silence. Through the stories of the Woman at the Well, the Bleeding Woman, and the Woman Caught in Adultery, discover how Jesus encountered women in their shame with grace, truth, and healing. When you give Him your sin and sha...

We can’t believe it’s already time for Season 2! It’s been a humbling and exciting journey to discuss faith in everyday life, and this season, we’re planning to dive in with more special guests and topics. With Samy starting her Master of Theology program and other life rhythms changing for us, we’ll drop a new episode every other week on Thursdays! Put a reminder in your calendar and get ready fo...

We can’t believe we’re wrapping up our first season of the podcast already! It’s been so incredible to see God work in our hearts and lives as we stepped in obedience and faith. In this last episode, we’re talking about our travels and how God has met us and grown us through intercultural experiences. We’re so passionate about this, so it’s only a taste of many more conversations to come! We’ll se...

Today, we’re interviewing our good friend Carlos! You may also know him as Andrez Babii if you’ve tuned into any of his music! He’s an incredible artist with a true gift. In this conversation, we get to hear more about how Jesus encountered Him and changed His life, and what his journey as a successful musician has taught him. This episode will leave you encouraged, inspired, and with lots of wisd...

Having a crush can make life really fun or really annoying! If you’re anything like us, it can be easy to get caught up in your own head when interested in someone. It’s easier to live in our imaginations sometimes, but that’s not how we were meant to live! Listen as we talk about what it means to guard your heart by guarding your mind. This episode isn’t just about how to have a healthy crush, it...

Do you ever feel like it’s hard to be yourself around new people? Do awkward social interactions leave you paralyzed and replaying the scene in your mind over and over again? Honesty, we’ve ALL been there! And it’s totally okay! On today’s episode, we’re talking about all things friendship and community. Listen to hear about our experiences and what we’ve learned about finding your confidence, bei...

Reading the Bible can seem boring to some people. Just another item to check off your to-do list. But it’s actually in the consistency of everyday disciplines that something ordinary becomes holy! Today’s episode covers how and why reading the Bible everyday helps you know more about who God is and who He’s calling us to become. Listen to our conversation with Pastor Javan Shashaty as he shares hi...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This wasn’t part of my plan!” Perhaps you’re the type to have a detailed plan for the next five years, or perhaps you’re a dreamer and it may not be a “plan” but it’s an expectation for how your life will go. When things don’t go to plan, we can easily be left disappointed and doubting God. What if the problem is within us though? Planning and dreami...

On this Thursday during Holy Week, let’s take a look at what Jesus did in His final hours with His disciples! He turned seemingly ordinary moments into holy encounters that we get to learn from & hold onto. Listen to reflect on the character of Jesus and remember the hope that Easter brings! Connect with Wonderfully Ordinary! ✨ Instagram | @WonderfullyOrdinary. Pod  ✨ TikTok | @WonderfullyOr...

Have you believed the lie that in order to be a good Christian, you have to say yes all the time and be burned out? That’s just not the way God intended for us to live. The world will tell you to say yes to the wrong things and no to the right things, but how has the church fallen for the same trap? Listen and evaluate what lies, misconceptions, and pride might be influencing your yes and your no....

You’ve probably heard of FOMO, right? Fear of missing out is something most people experience. But what about FOBO? Fear of a better option is flying under the radar and ruining our lives! Listen to learn more about how FOBO is impacting our everyday lives—from dating, to our careers and jobs, to every other possible commitment. Samy and Stesha share their experiences and how they’ve learned to id...

It’s time to get to know Stesha! In this episode, Stesha shares about growing up feeling like you don't belong, chasing the influencer life, and how stepping out in bold faith can change your life. See what God can do when you learn to surrender your dreams to Him! Connect with Wonderfully Ordinary! ✨ Instagram | @WonderfullyOrdinary. Pod  ✨ TikTok | @WonderfullyOrdinary. Pod  ✨ Follow Samy...

In this episode, get to know Samy and her life-long journey of following Jesus! In this episode, Samy shares about her childhood faith, how anxiety and fear of man refined that faith, and what it means for her to walk in truth and freedom, specifically from body shame and culture’s lies. Connect with Wonderfully Ordinary! ✨ Instagram | @WonderfullyOrdinary. Pod  ✨ TikTok | @WonderfullyOrdinary....

The first FULL episode of Wonderfully Ordinary is all about building a foundation for how to view life through a biblical lens of gratitude and faith. How does Jesus truly make ordinary life both beautiful and holy? What do we learn from Scripture about ordinary life? Dive into these questions and challenge yourself to see where you can invite Jesus into seemingly mundane parts of your life.  ---...

We’ve been trained to believe ordinary life is boring and bad, but what if there's more to it than meets the eye? Everyday, ordinary life is where extraordinary faith is built because that’s where we walk with Jesus! This podcast explores all of life—the highs, lows, and plateaus—through the lens of a journey with Jesus. No matter who you are or where you're at, God sees you and wants to w...