Walking Defined

Dalton Cook shares his powerful Christian testimony of walking away from God, battling depression and suicidal thoughts, and the night his hand found his Bible instead of his gun. Baylee’s younger brother opens up about growing up as a pastor’s kid, becoming numb to the power of the Holy Spirit, living a double life, and eventually surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. After years of rebellion, p...

Is motherhood really the hardest job in the world—or has that message unintentionally made motherhood feel even harder? In this episode of Walking Defined, we challenge one of the most repeated messages in modern motherhood culture. Motherhood includes difficult seasons, exhausting moments, and enormous responsibility. But when Christian moms constantly hear that motherhood is impossibly hard, doe...

What if the biggest barrier to homeschooling is not your ability, but the lie that you are not equipped? In this episode, we are having an honest Christian conversation about homeschooling, public school, parenting, socialization, sacrifice , and what it means to take Scripture seriously while raising children in a confused culture. We talk about: Why Christian moms are more equipped than they thi...

Biblical parenting vs. gentle parenting is one of the biggest conversations Christian parents are facing today. In Part 2, we’re talking about obedience, discipline, homeschooling, worldview, sleep training, and how to raise children to obey God in a confused culture. What happens when we raise children to question every authority, but still expect them to obey the Lord? In this episode of Walking...

What happens when your faith has been shaped by legalism, religious confusion, suffering, and a deep love for Israel? In this episode of Walking Defined, Baylee sits down with special guest Rebekah Eckhardt to hear her powerful testimony of growing up in a Christian family, walking through legalistic patterns, living and serving in Israel, and learning to keep Jesus at the center of her faith. Reb...

Are we raising children to follow their feelings, or training them to obey the Lord? In this episode of Walking Defined , we’re unpacking one of the most controversial conversations in Christian culture today: parenting. The world tells parents that discipline is harmful, obedience is outdated, and children should be led by their emotions. But what does the Bible actually say? We talk about: Bibli...

What if it’s not just what you say… but what you’re participating in? In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee continue their conversation on superstitions—but this time, they go deeper. This isn’t just about phrases like “knock on wood” or “fingers crossed.” This is about actions, habits, and practices that have become normalized… even within the Christian life. From everyday sayings...

You know that sin that you thought you dealt with, but it just keeps sneaking back into your life? Today's episode of Walking Defined is a follow up to our conversation about strongholds. We peel back the layers on What is a stronghold? How do we combat the sin that we can't seem to get rid of completely? What strongholds are we personally still struggling with? God's not done with us, and Praise...

What if the parts of your story you try to forget… are actually where God was moving the most? Stephanie didn’t grow up knowing God. No church. No gospel. Just broken relationships, anger, and a life that didn’t feel stable. Then one weekend, everything changed. In this episode, she shares what it actually looked like to hear the gospel for the first time and what happened when it collided with ev...

What if Easter isn’t something you celebrate once a year? What if it was meant to change how you live every day? In this episode, we talk about the difference between tradition and truth and what it actually looks like to live in the power of the resurrection daily. We talk about: Legalism vs conviction The origins of Easter traditions Why Resurrection Day should not stop at Sunday How Passover po...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Baylee and Kate breaking down what strongholds are and how they quietly keep us stuck in cycles of sin, insecurity, and misplaced identity. If you’ve ever struggled with: Insecurity and body image Idolatry (putting something above God) Sexual sin or shame Negative thought patterns you can’t seem to break This conversation will help you understand why those patt...

In this episode of Walking Defined , we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable—but essential—parts of the Christian life: evangelism . If we’re honest, most of us avoid sharing the gospel. Not because we don’t believe it… but because we’re afraid. Afraid of rejection. Afraid of saying the wrong thing. Afraid of stepping outside of our comfort. But what if our silence is costing someone their...

What comes out of your mouth is not random—it is a reflection of what is in your heart. In this episode, we talk about the power of the tongue and how our everyday speech can reveal deeper issues of conviction, compromise, and spiritual awareness. From casually using the Lord’s name in vain to gossip, exaggeration, and empty phrases we don’t think twice about, this conversation challenges us to sl...

Pregnancy and birth are some of the most powerful experiences a woman can walk through. But modern culture rarely talks about them through the lens of God’s design. In this episode of Walking Defined, Kate and Baylee talk honestly about pregnancy, birth, and the way motherhood reshapes a woman’s heart. Baylee shares her experiences carrying and delivering her children, the fears many women face du...

In this episode of Walking Defined, Kate and Baylee walk through Romans 12:2 and what it actually looks like to live it in a culture that constantly disciples us through noise, convenience, entertainment, and self-glorification. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This conversation is a direct and honest look at the subtle ways we absorb...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee sit down with Whitney Sullivan for a counter-cultural conversation about faith in Hollywood, marriage under pressure, and the courage it takes to obey God when the culture is moving in the opposite direction. Whitney - wife of former actor Tyson Sullivan and CEO of the LA marketing company Size Matters - shares what it was like to live and build...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Baylee bravely shares her full testimony — a story marked by early sexual brokenness, shame, manipulation, spiritual deception, and ultimately, redemption through the relentless love of God. This conversation walks through the progression of small compromises, the lie of “what’s one or two dates going to hurt?”, and how a toxic relationship slowly unraveled int...

n this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee step back and ask a question every believer must wrestle with: What is the purpose of this life? If it’s not to amass wealth, status, entertainment, or happiness, then what are we actually living for? This conversation was sparked by Baylee reading The Final Quest by Rick Joyner, an allegorical vision of the Christian life that opened a deeper re...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate shares her testimony in full — a story marked by brokenness, shame, addiction, regret, and ultimately, redemption through the relentless grace of God. Kate and Baylee sit together for a deeply personal conversation about growing up without a firm foundation in faith, searching for control and identity through relationships, walking through abortion, addict...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee are joined by special guest and dear friend Anita Morton for an honest, deeply theological conversation about depression, shame, redemption, and the faithfulness of God over a lifetime. Anita shares her testimony of coming to faith, walking away, and returning to Christ through seasons marked by addiction, chronic depression, loss, infertility,...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee conclude their three-part marriage series by turning toward joy, gratitude, and the posture of heart that sustains a healthy marriage over time. Building on conversations around respect, communication, confession, and criticism, this episode addresses the quiet heart issues that often determine the atmosphere of a home: bitterness, unmet expecta...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee continue their marriage series by building on the foundation laid in Part 1 and introducing the next essential tools in the sanctified wife’s tool belt. Following their conversation on respect, this episode turns toward confession, forgiveness, communication, and the posture of humility required to walk through marriage in a God-honoring way. Dr...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee begin a three-part conversation on marriage by tackling one foundational question: What are the tools in the sanctified wife’s tool belt? This conversation was sparked by reading Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, a book that gave language to something that is experienced but wasn't ever fully understood. Through that lens, Kate and Bayl...

In this episode of Walking Defined , Kate and Baylee sit down with a special guest, Pastor Matt Cook (Baylee’s dad) for a raw, conviction-filled conversation that goes straight to the heart. Pastor Matt shares the turning point that changed everything: a moment where God brought him to his knees, broke his pride, and began building a real, personal relationship with Him. From there, we talk about...

In this Christmas episode of Walking Defined , Baylee Hefley and Kate Caris reflect on how easily the wonder of Christmas can be overshadowed by distraction, pressure, comparison, and consumerism, even for believers. Through honest conversation about family traditions, gift giving, Santa culture, community, and countercultural choices, they explore what it looks like to intentionally center Christ...