The True North Podcast

This 5-minute devotional is a love letter to the one who feels like this is the end of their story... For anyone walking through heartbreak, disappointment, or an unexpected ending. This message reminds listeners that what feels like devastation is not the final chapter. Because of Jesus’ resurrection, our ruins can be rebuilt, our ashes exchanged for beauty, and our pain woven into a story of red...

What happens when the people who were supposed to love us are the ones who hurt us? Continuing in our February series, "Matters of The Heart" this episode explores how trauma can become an identity, why we sometimes spiritualize pain instead of healing it, and how God invites us to bring our wounds to Him honestly—without minimizing what happened or bypassing the process. If you’ve ever felt like...

This 5-minute devotional is a love letter for the weary believer who misses the way faith used to feel... For the one who longs for the simplicity, joy, and intimacy of first falling in love with Jesus—before faith became heavy, performative, or exhausting. Through reflection, Scripture, and honest confession, this devotional invites you to strip back the noise, expectations, and extras we’ve laye...

What’s really sitting on the throne of your heart? In a world that constantly pulls for our attention, affection, and allegiance, it’s easy to assume Jesus is in charge—without ever checking the throne room. In Week 1 of our February series, Matters of the Heart, we’re asking an honest question most of us avoid: What is actually ruling over your heart right now? In this episode, we unpack what Scr...

Have you ever asked, "How can I be new in Christ if people keep reminding me of who I used to be?" In this episode of we’re getting real about walking in your new identity in Christ when shame, other people, and memories of your past try to pull you backward. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, stuck between your before Jesus life and your after Jesus calling, or questioned whether real change has a...

What if the thing costing you the most peace isn’t failure—but the need to be liked? In this episode, we’re unpacking the quiet, often overlooked cost of people-pleasing and how insecurity can slowly shift our focus from peace to pressure. While the desire for connection is part of how God designed us, the problem begins when being liked becomes the place we look for our true identity. If you’ve e...

In a world saturated with viral Christian content, popular sayings, and feel-good faith messages, how do we know what’s truly rooted in Scripture—and what’s just trending? In this episode, we unpack the difference between biblical truth and cultural trends, and why not everything labeled “Christian” actually aligns with God’s Word. From phrases like “follow your heart” and “do what makes you happy...

What if 2026 isn’t about hustling harder or fixing yourself—but about choosing a slower, more faithful way forward? In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to release hustle culture and embrace a faith that is rooted in obedience, rest, and quiet consistency. This conversation is an invitation to examine the rhythms, expectations, and commitments we’re carrying—and to consider whet...

Ever notice how the New Year can feel more like a personal performance review than a fresh start? Suddenly you’re auditing everything you didn’t finish, replaying the habits that didn’t stick, and convincing yourself that next year is the year you finally fix what’s “wrong” with you. But what if the problem isn’t your discipline… or your consistency… or your motivation? What if you were never brok...

We talk about love all the time — but actually living it can feel risky. We quote verses like “There is no fear in love,” yet many of us still keep our hearts guarded, our walls high, and our expectations low. Because if we’re honest, love feels vulnerable. It opens us up to being misunderstood, rejected, or hurt again. In this final Advent episode, we’re talking about why love can feel so scary —...

We live in a weary world — and every year it seems to feel heavier. By the time we reach the end of the year, “joy” can feel hard to sing, hard to declare, and even harder to believe. But biblical joy has never depended on ideal circumstances. In this episode, we explore why joy is a command, not a feeling, and how we can rejoice even when we don’t feel joyful. Scripture reminds us that happiness...

"Peace on earth? What's that like?" Most of us don’t realize it, but we’ve been paying the peace tax for years — handing over the very thing Jesus told us to keep. In this episode, we’re talking about why peace is the first thing we surrender, how fear becomes the silent thief behind it, and why Scripture keeps reminding us to let the peace of Christ rule instead of everything else. This episode i...

What do you do when hope feels risky — or even impossible — in a season where God seems silent? In this episode, we talk about the connection between hope and quiet seasons, and why the times that feel the most still are often the places where God is doing His deepest work. When life slows down, when answers don’t come quickly, when prayers seem to hang in the air, it’s easy to assume something is...

Have you ever wondered why God removes things that once looked essential, secure, or promising? This episode explores the powerful truth that when God allows something to fall away, He is preparing to replace it with something better. We talk about a moment in Scripture where God steps into a season marked by pressure, fear, and scarcity and calls someone who feels completely unprepared to rise up...

Waiting seasons can feel long, lonely, and even pointless. But what if the wait isn’t punishment—it’s positioning? In this episode, we explore the purpose of waiting and how God uses it to train our hearts to recognize His voice, His timing, and His promises when they come to pass. So often, we grow weary when things don’t move as fast as we’d like. We start to believe that silence means absence,...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not how I pictured it”? Naomi did too. In the book of Ruth, Naomi loses everything and returns home bitter, empty, and convinced that God has turned against her.  In this episode, we look at Naomi’s story as a cautionary reminder and a comfort. Sometimes, when things don’t go our way, it’s not rejection — it’s redirection. God may allow empti...

Have you ever wondered why God closed a door you were sure He wanted you to walk through? Sometimes the hardest thing to do is thank God for the doors that didn’t open. We pray for opportunities, relationships, or outcomes we believe are right — and when they fall apart, we question God’s goodness. But what if the door that closed wasn’t punishment… what if it was protection? In this episode, we d...

In this special episode, I sit down with my mom, Kiley Price, to talk about the pressure to have life “figured out,” what it means to live by faith when the future feels uncertain, and how to find peace when expectations weigh heavy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind in life or afraid of letting people down, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone. We talk about what s...

Struggling to navigate social media as a Christian? In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with Peyton McCombs, a Christian podcaster and faith-based creator from Owensboro, Kentucky. She is the host of The Jesus Sampler Podcast where she uses storytelling, testimony, and biblical truth to encourage others in their walk with God. Peyton’s passion is helping others encounter Jesus in thei...

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Danver, Youth & Young Adults Director, content creator, and woman of deep faith, to unpack what it truly means to steward influence through the lens of Scripture. With a growing online community and a heart for helping others know God’s Word, Danielle shares her journey of faith — from encountering Jesus at a middle school church camp to rediscovering...

Have you ever wondered if the voice you’re hearing is really God — or just you? In this episode, I sit down with Dayna Duckworth, a wife, entrepreneur, and bold believer whose journey from brokenness to freedom is a testimony of God’s redeeming power. Dayna shares her powerful story of searching for identity in all the wrong places, and even getting deeply involved in New Age practices before enco...

Have you ever looked at the broken pieces of your life and wondered, “Can anything good come from this?”  Resilience is not about never falling—it’s about learning how to rise again, stronger and wiser. It’s the choice to trust that what feels ruined can become the very foundation of something new, and that God can redeem every setback for His glory. In this episode of True North, we explore how t...

Waiting seasons can feel so hard. We pray, we hope, and yet when things don’t happen on our timeline, it’s easy to get frustrated or even start doubting God. But what if waiting isn’t wasted? What if it’s actually one of the most important seasons of your life? In this episode, we’re talking about 3 reasons you might be struggling to wait well—and how to shift your perspective so you can actually...

What does it look like to follow Jesus in today’s culture? In this episode I sit down with my husband, Peyton Ballard, to have an honest conversation about being a Christian in the modern world. Together, we talk about the challenges believers face in a culture that often pushes against biblical values, how to stand firm in your faith without compromise, and practical ways to live with confidence...

Sometimes God highlights specific scriptures in a season that completely shift the way we see life. In this episode, I’m sharing four verses that have been reshaping my perspective lately—bringing clarity, comfort, and freedom in unexpected ways. These aren’t just verses to read once and forget—these are anchors for the heart, reminders that God’s Word is alive, relevant, and always leading us clo...