The True North Podcast

What are you feeding your spirit—and what is it producing in your life? In Part 2 of the Autumn Reset series, we’re talking about harvest. 🍂 And not just the pumpkin-patch, hayride kind. Scripture tells us that our lives produce fruit, but that fruit doesn’t appear overnight. Long before there’s a harvest, there’s a seed. The content you consume, voices you listen to, relationships you surround y...

It’s officially sweater weather—but what are you hiding underneath the layers? In Part 1 of The Autumn Reset, we’re taking a soul check and asking a question that might be a little uncomfortable: What’s keeping you from going all in with God? We all have our own version of a “comfort cardigan”—something that makes us feel safe, covered, protected, or in control. Maybe yours is a relationship. Mayb...

We’re having a baby! 🤍 After finally sharing the news that we’re expecting our first baby, Peyton is joining me on The True North Podcast to talk about what this season has really looked like behind the scenes. Plus, we get into the fun stuff: pregnancy cravings and aversions, surviving the first trimester, what surprised Peyton most about pregnancy, what we’re most excited about as parents, and...

What if the worst investment you’re making has nothing to do with money? We invest our time, energy, attention, sleep, peace, and emotions into worry—hoping somehow it will make us more prepared for what’s coming. But what has worry actually done for us? In this episode of The True North Podcast, we’re talking about how to stop worrying, trust God with the future, and break the cycle of anxiety an...

What do you do when your life, heart, plans, or relationships feel like they’ve been shattered into pieces? Sometimes we ask God to put everything back exactly the way it was—to restore the old relationship, bring back our confidence, fix the situation, or make us feel like ourselves again. But what if God isn’t trying to recreate the old version of your life? What if He wants to rebuild something...

Have you ever finished reading your Bible and thought, “Okay… but what was I supposed to get out of that?” Maybe part of the problem is that we’ve been approaching Scripture with ourselves at the center. In this episode of The True North Podcast, we’re talking about how to read and study the Bible without making yourself the main character. Because while the Bible was written for you, not every pa...

Have you ever felt like walking away from church—or even from Jesus—because of the way Christians have treated you? Church hurt is real. Maybe you were made to feel like you had to be perfect to belong. Maybe your questions weren’t welcome, your struggles were something you were supposed to hide, or someone who represented Jesus to you left you hurt, disappointed, or questioning everything you bel...

What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? In this powerful episode of The True North Podcast, Baylee shares the incredible story of surviving a devastating accident that resulted in the loss of her leg—and how she encountered the presence of God in the middle of unimaginable pain. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her story, Baylee has discovered what it means to trust God thr...

The Book of Ruth doesn't just end with a love story—it ends by revealing God's greater story. In the final episode of our Ruth Bible Study, we're walking through Ruth Chapter 4, where Boaz redeems Ruth, Naomi's emptiness is transformed into joy, and an unexpected genealogy reveals God's plan stretching far beyond anything these characters could have imagined. Together, we talk about why God's timi...

What do you do when you've been faithful—but you're still waiting? In this episode of The True North Podcast, we're diving into Ruth Chapter 3, one of the most suspenseful and meaningful chapters in the Book of Ruth.  Together, we explore what it looks like to actively wait on God, trust His timing, and remain faithful when life feels full of uncertainty. We also unpack the beautiful symbolism of...

Have you ever wondered if God is actually working behind the scenes in your life? In this episode of The True North Podcast, we're continuing our verse-by-verse Ruth Bible study with Ruth Chapter 2, where we meet Boaz and begin to see God's providence unfold in ways that seem ordinary—but are anything but. Together, we unpack what it means to trust God's timing, faithfully show up in the season yo...

Have you ever walked through a season that made you wonder if God had forgotten about you? In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Danielle from the But God Podcast as we begin a four-part journey through the Book of Ruth. Together, we're diving into Ruth Chapter 1 and unpacking one of the most honest, heartbreaking, and hope-filled chapters in Scripture. We talk about Naomi's devastating loss, R...

Are you constantly carrying everyone else's problems? Do you feel responsible for keeping the peace, holding everything together, or making sure everyone around you is okay? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we're diving into what it truly means to be sustained by God.  You'll discover: What it means to be sustained according to Scripture Why burnout often comes from relying on temporary...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief discussion of drug addiction, domestic violence, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. While these topics are part of Miranda’s story, this conversation ultimately centers on hope, healing, redemption, and the faithfulness of God. What do you do when life keeps getting harder, even after you start following God? In this powerful testimo...

What if obedience to God was never meant to feel like a transaction? In this episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher and podcast host Kaley Hollingsworth for an honest conversation about biblical obedience, surrender, faith, control, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t go the way you expected. We unpack the difference between obedience rooted in love versus obedience driven by fear, and...

Have you ever seen a Bible verse on a t-shirt, Instagram bio, coffee mug, or social media post and wondered what it actually means? Some of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible are also some of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The True North Podcast, I’m unpacking three of the most popular Bible verses—John 3:16, Jeremiah 29:11, and Philippians 4:13—and exploring the context behind th...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances… but the lies you’ve believed about yourself? In this episode of the True North Podcast, I’m joined by author Hannah Castiaux to have an honest conversation about identity in Christ, breaking free from shame and comparison, and discovering the purpose God intentionally designed you for. Hannah shares the heart behind her book Inte...

What if God doesn’t want to remove the storm yet because He’s teaching you how to walk through it? In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to trust God when we can’t see the outcome, how boundaries can actually be a form of provision, and why faith often requires movement before clarity. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship struggles, financial pressure, emotional exhaustion, or si...

Have you ever found yourself resenting your current season because you’re desperate for the next one? In this episode of, I’m talking about something I think all of us wrestle with at some point: the tension between where we are and where we wish we could be. Whether you’re waiting for a relationship, a career breakthrough, healing, purpose, clarity, or a promise from God to finally come to life,...

Ever opened your Bible and thought, “Where do I even start—and why does this feel so confusing?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or honestly just lost trying to read Scripture, this episode of the True North Podcast is your invitation to come back with fresh confidence, clarity, and peace. In this conversation, we’re breaking down how to read your bible, how to actually understand Sc...

What does it actually look like to build a strong, personal relationship with God—and why does it feel so hard to stay consistent? In this episode of the True North Podcast, I’m joined by Jolee Carroll, host of the She Speaks Jesus Podcast and founder of Empower Her Daily, and we’re diving into the concept of “handmade faith.” Jolee describes handmade faith as a real, intentional relationship with...

What if true influence had nothing to do with followers… and everything to do with how you live your life when no one’s watching? We’re kicking off a brand new season of the True North Podcast with a conversation about what it really means to have influence. Through the story of Pharaoh’s daughter in Exodus 2, we see how one quiet, courageous decision can create a ripple effect far bigger than we...

What if the most spiritual thing you could do right now… is pause? In this season finale of The True North Podcast, we're talking about what "Selah" means, why stillness is biblical (not weakness), and how to recognize when it’s time to pause instead of push. If you’ve been moving fast but feeling distant from God, reacting instead of responding, or sensing Him highlight something you keep rushing...

This 5-minute devotional is a love letter to the one who keeps putting off meeting with Jesus… For anyone who has rescheduled time with Him, avoided opening their Bible, or felt unsure how to come back after distance. This message gently reminds listeners that Jesus is not disappointed in your delay — He’s still waiting. With compassion. With kindness. With rest. If you’ve been carrying disappoint...

Have you ever felt like you love God… but you also keep running? Like you know what’s true. You know where peace is. And yet somehow you still drift back to old patterns, old relationships, old mindsets — the ones that never actually satisfy? In this episode, we’re talking about the wandering heart. The part of us that confuses familiar with safe. The part that goes looking for control, validation...