Built by the Father

Following Jesus doesn't erase our past experiences, cultural differences, or personal struggles—but He does transform how we love one another. In Part 3 of my conversation with Pastor Marcus Anderson, we move from history to everyday discipleship. Pastor Marcus shares how God met him as he wrestled with resentment, learned to forgive, and built genuine friendships across cultural differences. Toge...

This is the history most Christians have never learned. Many people have asked, "Why would a Black person follow Jesus?" Others wonder whether Christianity is simply a Western religion or if people of African descent have always been part of God's story. In Part 2 of my conversation with Pastor Marcus Anderson, we explore the history that many people have never been taught. We discuss the first 50...

For many people—especially Black Americans—one question continues to create a barrier to faith: If slavery is in the Bible, why would I ever follow Jesus? In Part 1 of this conversation with Pastor Marcus Anderson from Divine Unity Community Church in VA + North Carolina,  we tackle one of the hardest questions Christians and skeptics alike wrestle with.  Together, we discuss the history of the Sl...

Do you feel stuck at a job you’ve outgrown? Are you longing for kids, a new season, or a life that looks different than the one you’re living right now? If you’re in a waiting season and wondering why God still has you here, this episode is for you. In this episode, Gabby shares 5 truths that help believers stay grounded when they want to leave a job, feel behind in life, or don’t understand the p...

Why do you feel behind… even when you’re doing everything “right”? “Who told us that this is what success is supposed to look like?” “Am I in the career that the Lord wants me to be in?” In this episode, I bring on a few special guests- Trent Pace, Kathryn Tucker, Ebenezer, & Paige Condrey. We’re breaking down the quiet pressure so many of us live in at our current age—the pressure to always b...

The waiting season is rough. Over these last 5 years, I have had homes, dreams, and places and spaces that have not happened yet. In my current waiting season, I have been struggling with trusting God but most importantly- trusting God’s timing.  The thing about it is, I’m not alone. If you have been: Waiting year after year and it hasn’t happened yet Praying and God still hasn’t answered the pray...

You have no idea what the next three months of your life will look like? You are not alone.  This episode is for trusting God when you don’t know the future. For the moments when you know God is faithful — but trusting Him still feels really hard. If you’re in a place where you’re struggling to surrender your plans, release control, or trust God with your future, this conversation is for you. If y...

If you’ve ever wondered “Should I stop doing certain spiritual practices?” or felt unsure about where the line is between spirituality and following Jesus, this conversation is for you.  We talk honestly about what the Bible says about worshipping multiple gods , the practices believers may need to walk away from, and how God lovingly calls us out of confusion and into truth. Using Isaiah 1 , we e...

If you’ve been hurt by a friend… If you feel invisible or alone… If you’ve been the friend that caused the hurt — or you think you’re the reason someone left the church… Hear this prayer. Being hurt by a friend in any season is heavy. Church hurt , broken trust, and painful misunderstandings from many years ago can still feel present today. Whether it happened: After you had your first baby. When...

Straight out of college, I had no friends. Even in church, surrounded by people every Sunday, I felt completely alone.  From post-grad to my upper 20s, friendships have been one of the hardest and most refining parts of my life. In this episode, my best friend, Kathryn Tucker, and I talk honestly about church hurt , friendship breakups, and what it looks like to pursue healthy, God-centered relati...