Belong & Become

Join us this month as we hear about Zara’s testimony and her journey with God over the years. Learning to live out the walk that you talk is never easy - Hear as we talk about what Zara came face-to-face with in both spiritual growth and the temptation to live a “double-life.” When did my faith become something REAL? How did God meet me in my anxiety? How has God challenged me to grow? What is mar...

Faith isn’t a compilation of fragmented moving parts, it’s a harmony of both belief AND action coming together as one. Dive into the teachings of James 1-2 with us as we discover what God’s vision for faith is; living life complete in His wholeness instead of split apart and disorientated in the world around us. Why bother following through on God’s teachings? How is double-mindedness harming my r...

In this episode, Amy & Zara sit down and talk about Jesus - who He is, what the gospel really means, and how having a relationship with Him can completely change your life. If you feel far from God, unsure, or like you don’t have it all figured out… you are exactly the kind of person Jesus comes close to. You don’t have to clean yourself up first. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to...

In this episode, we dive into 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10 (NIV) and unpack Paul’s un-named “thorn in the flesh.” Why would a good God allow something painful to remain? Why doesn’t He always remove the thing that we beg Him to take away? This episode, Amy & Zara talk about weakness, dependence on God, pride, protection, and the kind of strength that only comes through surrender. If you’ve ever aske...

Welcome to the first edition of our new series "Testimony Hour," in which we hear from special guest Bianca Gregory, a longtime friend of Zara, as she shares about her vulnerable journey from being lukewarm in faith to wholeheartedly following Jesus. Hear how Bianca listened and responded to God's conviction - New friends, new job, new relationship, and much more.

Welcome to SEASON 3 of Belong & Become!! Kicking off a brand new year, Amy and Zara come together for a bible study on Psalm 84, studying its history and main themes of praise, perseverance, strength, and so much more. Learn how a few simple mindset shifts can make all the difference in the life of a believer. Happy new year!

We've all felt it before - the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit, the heaviness on your spirit - it's PERSONAL CONVICTION. This episode, Amy and Zara get real on what conviction looks like in day-  to-day life as a follower of Christ. How do I know if God is convicting me? How can I live this out? How can conviction look different person-to-person? And so much more! Proverbs 3:11–12 “My son, do not...

With very special guest, Blake Vanderveen (Zara’s husband), this episode focuses on discernment through the lens of Romans 12, and practically what this looks like for us today. What does it look like to truly renew your mind? How is wisdom tied to discernment? How can I differentiate discernment from personal opinion? And so much more… 1 John 4: 2-3  “By this you know the Spirit of God: every spi...

What happens when men and women stop competing and start complementing each other the way God designed? In this episode, Amy Rose sits down with Jaece Unrau — a good friend, a husband to Aimee Unrau (one of Amy Rose's best friends) , to talk about the powerful harmony between biblical masculinity and femininity. Jaece doesn’t hold back as he lovingly challenges men to reject passivity, rise in str...

Join us this episode as we get REAL on authenticity in the faith through the picture that God painted in scripture of being the “salt of the earth.” More specifically, how believers are called to be SALT and not SUGAR, despite how similar the two may look to the untrained eye… Through chats about scriptural symbolism, being lukewarm, social media, and so much more, this is an episode that you won’...

In this episode, Zara and Amy discuss the outbreak of loneliness in young people, and how its origins are often tied to contentment - The “lack mindset” over a gratitude focused perspective. Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV) “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have...

In this heartfelt and honest catch-up, Zara and Amy Rose finally sit down to talk about Amy’s recent trip across Europe. They unpack the fears, faith, and quiet moments that shaped Amy’s journey. From God showing up in family stories to brave conversations on foreign streets, this episode is all about trusting Him—even when you have no idea what's about to come. Whether you’re thinking of stepping...

It’s the story that we all know and love out of Matthew 13 - The Parable of the Sower! In this self-reflective metaphor, Jesus lays out the image of 4 types of seed+soil: seed on the path, seed on rocky ground, seed among thorns, and seed on good soil. But the question is… which one are YOU? Tune in as we unpack the imagery behind this parable, and the real-life personal application to us as follo...

What does it mean to be made in the image of God while living in a very self-oriented world? Join us as we get real on what it means to represent Christ through image, battling insecurities, navigating modesty, and more! Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

It’s the question that we have all faced at one point in our lives: God, why am I here? This episode, Zara interviews a very special guest, Seranna Rowse, on the topic of PURPOSE through Seranna’s own story and everything in between. What is purpose? How do I know where God is leading me? What if I take a wrong step and mess it up? And so much more…

In today's episode, Zara & Amy Rose chat about what it means to be decisive, whole-hearted surrender, and boundaries through the truth of scripture! In other words, letting you "yes" be "yes" and your "no" be "no." James 1:5-6 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and n...

We’ve all been there - break-ups are HARD. This episode, Zara interviews Amy on all the biggest break-up questions - How can you forgive someone who has hurt you? How do you know when it’s time to break up? How do you get over potential ? And many more… Tune in as Amy shares Christ-centered advice on how to bring God into your heartbreak, as well as her own experience with this. You don’t want to...

Welcome to the brand new season of Belong and Become ! In this episode, Amy Rose and Zara dive deep into the "battle of the mind," exploring how our thoughts shape every aspect of our lives. With the new year upon us, we really wanted to talk about how to identify and combat the enemy's lies with the truth of God's Word! From the power of Scripture to the practice of speaking life, we challenge yo...

There are 2 intertwined testimonies that are apart of your life: the testimony of the gospel, and the testimony of how the gospel changed YOU. God calls us to be prepared to give an answer for the faith that we proclaim at any moment, and to point others in His direction - through the word of our testimony! Join us for our last episode of the year as we discuss why we testify to God's goodness, th...

What does it mean to have a childlike faith? In Matthew 18:3, Jesus says “’Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.‘” Jesus is pretty clear here - there’s a LOT more that we can learn from a child’s faith than we think. Wonder, love, trust, curiosity, and so much more. Tune in this episode as we take a deeper dive into what th...

Through a verse-by-verse study of Psalm 8, join us today as we discuss the "simple truths" of faith, and uncover how they're really not simple at all!

Tune in as Amy Rose and Selena—a dedicated mom, wife, and woman of faith—share their wisdom on making the most of your single season. They cover everything from setting high standards and avoiding the pitfalls of settling to a deep dive into the concept of submission in relationships. This episode is all about embracing your current stage with purpose and preparing for a fulfilling future. Don’t s...

In this episode, we’ll be taking a deep dive into one of the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” As Christians we are not called to sit in powerless passivity, but rather to cultivate the conscious action of peacemaking. But, how then can we know the difference between peaceKEEPING and peaceMAKING? Listen to find out!

A tale of how an ordinary mountain became the greatest metaphor… Everyone loves a good metaphor! Tune in this episode as we unpack the infamous “mountain metaphor” that we received while away at Bible school, and the impact that it had on our lives (and hopefully yours too!). Plus, a special GUEST APPEARANCE all the way from Skopelos Island itself!

This Episode we use 1 Peter 5:7 as our anchor verse! We chat about our hard weeks & how Important it is to cast all our anxiety's on the Lord (because we know how easy it is to forget to do this.)