Messy But Motivated

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Messy But Motivated , Mike and I have an important conversation about Islam, Christianity, and why Christians need to know what they believe and why they believe it. We talk about the importance of going back to Scripture, being willing to have difficult conversations, and learning how to stand firm in our faith while still loving the people around us. We also t...

Send us Fan Mail Life is hard. Parenting is hard. Marriage is hard. And sometimes, just trying to keep up with everything God has called us to do feels like a lot. In this episode of Messy but Motivated, my husband joins me as we get real about the struggles we’re facing, the realities of parenting, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when life feels heavy. The Bible never promised us an...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy, But Motivated , I’m joined by my sister, Londi! ❤️ We’re talking about the things that really matter — discipling our children, making time to get in God’s Word every single day, and what it looks like to actually live out our faith in the middle of busy, messy, everyday life. But because we’re sisters… there are plenty of laughs along the way. 😂 We believe fo...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with my pastor, mentor, coach, and friend, Jason Miller, lead pastor at Zion in Clear Lake, Iowa. Jason and his wife have become a huge part of Mike and my journey since we found the Lord, and I’m so grateful for the friendship, guidance, and wisdom they’ve brought into our lives. We cover A LOT in this conversation — from Isl...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Messy but Motivated, I’m sharing my testimony again. I know I’ve shared my story before, but I believe there are people who need to hear it again—and maybe there are people who need to hear it for the very first time. I was the girl who used drugs and alcohol to numb pain and cover up what was really going on inside. From the outside, nobody knew. I could hide it well. Bu...

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to have wisdom? Wisdom isn’t simply about reading the Bible, memorizing Scripture, or knowing what God’s Word says. True biblical wisdom happens when we meditate on the Word, learn to see life through God’s perspective, and actually live out what He has taught us. In this episode of Messy But Motivated , we’re talking about what it looks like to pursue w...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Messy But Motivated , we’re having an uncomfortable conversation about what we’re putting our faith in. I’m talking about crystals, “the universe,” and why we can’t expect to hear clearly from God while continuing to look elsewhere for our guidance, protection, peace, and answers. If we say we follow Jesus, He has to be more than an option we turn to when eve...

Send us Fan Mail This bonus episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. Lately, spiritual warfare hasn’t just been something I’ve been teaching about—it’s something my family has been living through. I share how, when I stood firm in my faith, it felt like the enemy shifted his attack toward my husband, Mike. If you’ve ever watched someone you love struggle while feeling helpless, this...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Messy But Motivated , I’m opening up about some of my own failures—the moments I wanted to quit, the setbacks that hurt, and how God taught me to turn those failures into fuel instead of excuses. We’ll also look at the greatest example of perseverance: Jesus. He endured rejection, betrayal, suffering, and the cross because He knew what was on the other side....

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Messy But Motivated , I’m opening up about some of the spiritual warfare I’ve been walking through lately and why I believe the enemy works so hard to keep us silent. We talk about the incredible importance of sharing your testimony—not because we have it all together, but because God uses our messy stories to point people to Him. Someone out there needs...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy But Motivated , my sister-in-law Kimberly joins me for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had. She opens up about walking through unimaginable loss—the deaths of her mother and brother, while also navigating our father’s mental illness. Instead of allowing grief to define her, Kimberly shares how leaning into her faith in Jesus gave her the strength to k...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever prayed, “God, I just wish You would tell me what to do,” only to feel like you’re hearing nothing? In this episode of Messy But Motivated , I’m talking about a truth that changed my perspective: God is often speaking long before we realize He’s been guiding us. We’ll dive into how God uses unexpected signs, other people, Scripture, closed doors, and even seasons of d...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Messy But Motivated , we’re having an honest conversation about  laziness, the slow drift that happens when we stop prioritizing the things we need to do that’ll get us closer to our goals. Sometimes it doesn’t happen all at once. We get busy, distracted, or comfortable, and before we know it, we’re going days without working towards what we had been pray...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Messy But Motivated , we’re talking about something we don’t discuss enough: not every person God brings into your life is meant to become your best friend. Some people are assignments, some are lessons, and some are simply passing through. I also share why it’s important to pay attention to how certain relationships make you feel. If being around someone consta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Messy But Motivated , we share the real story behind our move from Iowa to Florida. From unexpected challenges like adjusting to new water, upset stomachs, and the emotions that come with leaving everything familiar behind, we’re talking honestly about what it’s been like to start over. We also open up about the loneliness that can come with a major life transit...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy but Motivated , I’m sharing some raw life updates — the heartbreak of losing our dog after 11 faithful years, where things currently stand with our move, and a much-needed reminder for believers living in a world full of distraction and deception. With so much noise surrounding UFOs, UAPs, fear-driven headlines, and things designed to steal our focus, it’s impor...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy But Motivated , my husband Mike joins me for one of our most honest conversations yet. We’re pulling back the curtain on the parts of our story social media never showed—the depression, financial struggles, short sales, uncertainty, and the seasons where life felt heavier than we knew how to carry. From the outside, things can look polished and put together, but...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy but Motivated , I’m getting honest about something a lot of us don’t want to admit… sometimes we are the reason we feel like we’re failing. We set goals that look good, sound good, and might even work for someone else—but deep down, we know they don’t actually fit us. Then when we don’t follow through, we beat ourselves up like we lacked discipline… when really,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy But Motivated , we’re getting real about a kind of exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. Because truthfully… most of us aren’t just physically tired. We’re mentally drained, emotionally stretched, and spiritually worn down. We’re carrying things no one else can see—  unspoken stress, silent battles, unanswered prayers, pressure to keep it all together.  Invisible wei...

Send us Fan Mail Life has been loud lately… and not just in the world around me, but in my mind, my circumstances, and honestly, my heart too. In this week’s episode of Messy but Motivated, I’m getting real about what it looks like to live in the middle of chaos, between sickness, life updates, and even the unexpected stress of animal chaos (because… of course 😅). It’s been one of those seasons w...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy But Motivated 🎙️ I’m getting real about something a lot of us don’t want to admit… 👉 We don’t have a time problem—we have a priority problem. We say we’re too busy. Too tired. Too overwhelmed. But if we’re honest? We make time for what matters most to us. In this episode, I’m diving into: Why “I don’t have time” might not actually be true The hard truth about w...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Messy But Motivated, I’m diving into the recent craziness surrounding NeeDoh’s and using it as a real-life example of how quickly culture can influence what we normalize—especially for our kids. As Christians, we’re called to be different, not to blend in. I share my heart on what that actually looks like in today’s world and how I’ve been having honest, age-appropria...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re diving into the topic of discernment—how to recognize the difference between someone who claims to follow Christ and someone who truly lives it out. I’m sharing three key things I’ve learned in seminary this semester that have challenged the way I see faith, people, and spiritual authenticity. We’ll also talk about what it really means...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Messy but Motivated , we’re recording while on vacation and having a real, honest conversation about the season our family is walking through right now. My husband joins me on the podcast as we talk about selling our house, the emotions that come with big life transitions, and how God showed up for us in a situation that could have turned out really bad—b...

Send us Fan Mail After a two-week break from being under the weather, Messy But Motivated is back! In this episode, I’m joined by my sister for a real, honest conversation about life, faith, parenting, personal growth, and everything in between. We dive into what it looks like to pursue God while navigating the messy, everyday moments of life. From lessons we’ve learned to the ways our faith shape...