Sacred Ordinary

What does Sabbath look like for Christians today? Is Sunday our Sabbath, are we still commanded to observe a day of rest, or has something changed through the finished work of Christ? In this episode, we're exploring the biblical meaning of Sabbath, how it was established under the Old Covenant, and how Jesus fulfills what it pointed toward. From Matthew 11 and 12 to Hebrews 4, we discuss the...

What do spiritual disciplines actually look like in the middle of ordinary life? And how do we practice them when our personalities, seasons of life, and even our spouses approach them differently? In this episode, we're talking about spiritual disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, fasting, solitude, Sabbath, worship, and community. We share which practices come more naturally to us, where w...

With the midterm elections coming up, we’re talking about Christians, voting, and what it looks like to engage faithfully in a world that doesn’t share our values. We start with a little civics lesson before wrestling with some bigger questions: Should Christians seek a more godly culture? When voting, should we prioritize a candidate’s character or their policies? And if the church is called to b...

We're jumping on a trend this week and sharing 10 unexpected things we do (and don't do!) in our everyday lives! From motherhood and family traditions to food, schedules, and the way we spend our time, we're talking about some of the choices that might surprise you. Some are things we feel pretty strongly about, some are simply what works for our families, and a few are things we don&#...

How do we care for our friends when they're struggling with difficult emotions? When do we listen and encourage, and when do we lovingly challenge them? In this episode, we're wrapping up our emotions series and continuing our conversation about Christian community. We talk about what it looks like to walk alongside our friends with both compassion and biblical truth, from validating someo...

As two psychology majors, we’ve spent a lot of time learning about emotions, thoughts, behavior, and the ways they all influence one another. But what happens when the therapeutic framework we’re given doesn’t line up with the word of God? In this episode, we’re talking honestly about some of the places we believe modern therapeutic culture can fall short, especially when it comes to emotions and...

It’s been a challenging week for Abby, but in the middle of motherhood, big emotions, and unmet expectations, the Lord has been reminding her of what actually matters. In this episode, Abby shares some of the things God has been teaching her lately: that the goal of motherhood isn’t well-behaved children or simply making it to the end of the day, but raising children who know Jesus and that our on...

Why is confession so uncommon in the modern church when Scripture calls us to confess our sins to one another? In this episode, we’re joined by Gracin Johnson to talk about the beauty, difficulty, and importance of confession in Christian community. We unpack what confession looks like, why we should practice it, and how to find people who are safe and trustworthy enough to invite into the messier...

What does submission look like when you don’t feel like you need to submit? In this episode, we’re talking about biblical submission as a heart posture towards your husband, not simply as deciding to let you husband have the final say. We unpack the Fall, the husband’s role as head of the family, and what it looks like for a wife to cultivate a culture that honors her husband’s leadership. We also...

What if we stopped waiting until we had more space, more money, or more time to start stewarding what God has already given us? In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like to faithfully steward our homes, resources, and time for the glory of God—even when we feel like we don't have much to give. We share practical ways to make the most of small spaces, give generously without a...

It’s officially fall on Sacred Ordinary! For the second year in a row, we’re sitting down for a very unofficial, very cozy girl chat about all of our favorite things about the season. We’re talking fall bucket list activities, recipes and menus, cozy drinks, desserts, fall parties, decorating, wardrobe, music, movies, and basically anything else that makes us excited for autumn. From the things we...

In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about friendship—what friendships are missing today, what makes a relationship healthy, and why building meaningful community can feel so difficult. We talk about how to know when to stick around and work through the hard parts of a friendship versus when it's time to move on, as well as how to intentionally build the kind of village we&...

In this episode, we're talking honestly about the hard parts of motherhood—and why hard isn't something that is all bad. We unpack the pressure to romanticize or dread the early years, the ways we may sometimes make motherhood harder than it needs to be, and the reminder that difficult seasons are still just that: seasons. We also talk about finding hope and purpose in the hard, rememberin...

What do you do when you disagree with your spouse? When should you support your spouse through a struggle, and when should you lovingly challenge them? And what happens when you say something you wish you could take back? In this episode, we're getting practical about conflict in marriage and the messy moments that come with learning how to love another person well. We talk about supporting an...

After a little break, we're finally back behind the microphones! In this catch-up episode, we're sharing some of the biggest updates from the past few months and reflecting on God's faithfulness through it all. Abby shares her birth story and what life has looked like in this new season of motherhood, while Faith opens up about adjusting to a new state, finding community, and the ways...

In this solo episode, Faith is diving into the basics of women's hormones in a simple, approachable way. She gives a brief overview of the four phases of the menstrual cycle, how our hormones naturally shift throughout the month, and why understanding our bodies can help us steward our health with greater wisdom. The conversation also covers practical ways to support hormone health, including...

In this solo episode, Abby responds to several popular messages circulating in Christian stay-at-home mom culture and asks an important question: are these ideas actually biblical? From "losing yourself" in motherhood to the expectation that moms should constantly be pouring from an empty cup, Abby unpacks some of the assumptions many Christian women have absorbed about sacrifice, sancti...

In this solo episode, Faith shares her personal experience with progressive Christianity, including how her views have developed over time and what happened when she recently spoke out on social media about her convictions. She reflects on the tension of standing for biblical truth in a culture that may not always receive it well, the backlash that can come with holding unpopular beliefs, and the...

In this episode, we're diving into some of the biggest conversations happening in Christian culture today. From faith deconstruction and the rise of the trad wife movement to the question of false teachers, we explore these topics through a biblical lens and discuss how to navigate them with both conviction and discernment. Rather than simply reacting to trends, we ask deeper questions: What d...

In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about loneliness—something both of us have experienced personally and something that seems to characterize so much of Gen Z. We share our own stories of feeling isolated, discuss why our generation is often called the loneliest generation, and reflect on some of the cultural shifts that have made meaningful community harder to find. From soc...

In this guest episode, Abby and Faith sit down with Abby's mom, Valerie Murray, for a conversation about ministry, marriage, motherhood, and what it looks like to faithfully serve the Lord through various seasons of life. As a pastor's wife, mother of four, teacher, and active member of her local church, Valerie shares stories from her family's journey through ministry—from seminary with young chi...

In this episode, we're talking all about finding a church home as an adult. We each share our church backgrounds, our experiences navigating church transitions, and where we're currently at in the process (Abby after a year at her church home and Faith as she searches for a church after moving). We discuss the criteria we've used to evaluate churches, what matters most when discerning...

In this episode, we're chatting all about personal style—both in our homes and in our closets—and how our tastes have evolved over the years. From cottagecore to coastal grandma and everything in between, we share where we've landed, what has influenced our style journeys, and how we're leaning into trends while also holding on to what we genuinely love. We also talk about designing an...

In this episode, we’re sharing the things we genuinely wish someone would have sat us down and told us before graduating college, getting married young, and starting a family. We talk about the transition from community-heavy Christian college life into the “real world,” navigating loneliness and change, learning communication early in marriage, practical wedding and registry advice, and the reali...

This week’s episode is a life update from both of us as we step into big, unknown seasons. Faith shares about moving out of state, Abby shares about preparing to welcome a new baby soon, and we both reflect on what it looks like to trust God when the future feels uncertain. We talk honestly about prayers that aren’t answered the way we expect, how sometimes God provides shelter in the storm rather...