Becoming with Ariana Waters

What does it look like to follow Jesus when your faith feels tired, your questions feel loud, and the “middle” won’t hurry up? In this episode, Ariana sits down with Pricelis—Bronx pastor, ministry leader, writer, wife, and mom—for an honest conversation about becoming: becoming free, becoming grounded, and becoming more submitted to Christ than to a version of “Christianity” that can quietly form...

If you’re a woman walking through divorce, separation, or a big life unraveling, this episode is for you. Ariana sits down with Kerena Marie, the creator behind Disco Theo, to talk about becoming a woman who is both broken and beautifully held by God. Kerena shares how a friend’s “disco ball” metaphor became the picture for her life after abuse, abandonment, and divorce—shattered pieces glued back...

In this deeply honest conversation, Ainsley Britain invites us into the tender, unfinished middle of her family’s journey through her son Truett’s congenital heart diagnosis and surgery. From the shock of their 20-week anatomy scan to walking through open-heart surgery with a three-month-old, Ainsley shares how her understanding of God, suffering, and hope has been reshaped in real time. Together,...

Episode Description: What if uncertainty isn’t a sign you’re lost—but proof you’re walking with God? In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, host Ariana Waters sits down with bestselling author and speaker Heather Thompson Day to talk about what it means to live faithfully in the “middle moments” of life—the seasons between calling and completion, vision and fulfillment. Heather opens up...

What if your story isn’t about climbing the ladder, but laying it down? In this tender conversation, artist Audrey Knabe joins host Ariana Waters to talk about leaving the corporate grind, rediscovering her calling as a visual artist, and what it means to remember your belovedness in seasons of healing and waiting. They explore themes of chronic illness, co-creating with God, art as medicine, and...

What if surrender isn’t about losing control, but finally finding peace? In this powerful conversation, Ashley opens up about her journey from numbing with alcohol to finding lasting freedom in surrender. She shares how a simple prayer — “God, if You’re real, I need to know” — changed everything, leading her through grief, healing, and a courageous decision to live sober and fully alive. Host Aria...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Ariana Waters and Elizabeth Good explore the themes of navigating life's middle moments, the importance of community support, and the journey of becoming. They discuss personal struggles with anxiety, motherhood, and the transformative power of faith. The conversation emphasizes the need for rhythm and rest in our lives, the significance of confession and rel...

Welcome to Becoming —a podcast for women in the middle seasons of life. Hosted by Ariana Waters , Becoming is for the woman who feels like quitting but deep down remembers she has a hunger for something more. In this short trailer, Ariana shares the heart behind the show and who it’s for: the recent grad wondering if she chose the wrong path, the young mom wondering if she’s still herself, the sin...