By Words: Honest Faith Talks to Encourage Everyday Christian Women

Some years don’t end the way we hoped. Maybe you’re closing out this one feeling tired, tender, or still waiting on something God hasn’t yet revealed. But today’s episode is a reminder that Emmanuel — God with us — isn’t just present on the mountaintops. He’s with us in the middle moments too. As we look back on the quiet, unseen parts of this year, we can trace His faithfulness, even in the hard...

So many of us are carrying quiet, heavy lies about motherhood — lies about being “enough,” doing “enough,” or somehow always falling short. And those lies don’t just drain us… they disconnect us from the gentleness of God’s heart. Today, I’m joined by my friend and author Hallie Dye to unpack some of the biggest lies Christian women believe about motherhood and the truth Scripture offers in their...

If you’ve been trying to figure out God’s calling for your life — especially in work, motherhood, business, or ministry — this episode is for you. Today we’re chatting with Dani Crews about how to know God’s will in seasons that feel foggy, slow, or completely unclear. So many Christian women wrestle with that quiet question: “What does God want me to do next?” If that’s you, take a deep breath. Y...

Some days hold both joy and heartbreak in the very same breath. In this short, tender episode, I’m inviting you into a story that forever changed how I understood gratitude, grief, and the goodness of God. As I share the moment our long-awaited celebration turned into another devastating loss, we’ll explore the surprising way Jesus meets us in the middle — not after the suffering is over, not once...

What do you do when forgiveness feels impossible? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Bible teacher and author Yana Conner to talk about her brand-new book, Living Beyond Offense: Doing the Hard Work of Forgiveness God’s Way. This conversation is honest, deep, and so needed. Yana shares her personal journey of walking through offense, what it really means to forgive “God’s way,” and how we c...

What if gratitude wasn’t just something we practice — but a way of seeing our whole lives? This week, I’m sitting down with Virginia Wear Kujabi. She’s seen firsthand how faith isn’t limited to Sunday mornings — it’s formed just as much in the workplace, the kitchen, and the quiet middle moments of life. Virginia shares what it looks like to trade a formula-based faith for a real, rooted walk with...

Grab your coffee and your TBR list, friend — we’re diving into my favorite reads of 2025! From faith-filled fiction that met me right in the middle of motherhood, to nonfiction that stirred my soul and audiobooks that carried me through the carpool line, today’s episode is packed with honest recommendations and cozy conversation. Whether you’re looking for a fun fiction, a spiritual growth book th...

Loss and grief are roads none of us want to walk, yet almost all of us will. And too often, we don’t talk about it until we’re right in the middle of the ache. In today’s honest and hope-filled conversation, I sit down with Clarissa Moll, author of Beyond the Darkness , to talk about what it looks like to grieve with Jesus — and to find beauty, purpose, and even joy again. Clarissa shares her pers...

Today we’re talking about emotional healing and the nervous system and I can’t wait for you to hear this one. I sat down with Hope Vansuch, a Christ-centered nervous system coach, to talk about how God designed our bodies to heal, not just spiritually but physiologically too. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way in moments of stress, or why certain patterns feel impossible to...

We’ve all been there: halfway through a heated text thread or comment section, trying to prove a point ... and suddenly realizing we’re more focused on being right than being like Jesus. 🤦‍♀️ I can’t stop thinking about what my pastor said a few weeks ago: we’re not called to win arguments, we’re called to win souls. When life “bumps” us, whatever’s inside our cup spills out. If bitterness or pri...

If you’ve ever walked away from a church experience carrying more wounds than hope, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend Mia Elliott who shares her powerful story of growing up in a rigid, rule-based faith and how God gently led her into something deeper — a real, rich relationship with Jesus. Mia opens up about religious trauma , the ache of church hurt, and what it loo...

If you could sit across from your younger self with a latte in hand, what would you say? That’s the heart of today’s conversation with 15-year-old Rose Patton. We thought it’d be fun to share some big sis advice — the kind of wisdom I wish I had tucked into our back pockets during those messy, beautiful teen years. In this episode, Rose shares her testimony and heart for discipling young women, an...

Have you ever wondered if you can really hear God’s voice for yourself? In today’s conversation with Bible teacher and author Mariel Davenport, you’ll be encouraged to know that you can, and it starts with opening God’s Word. Mariel shares her powerful testimony of moving from atheism to faith after reading a borrowed Bible, and how God’s Word completely transformed her life. We talk about what it...

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I don’t love this right now…” in the middle of motherhood chaos? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain with some honest Christian mom confessions. Because the truth is: we don’t always love every second of motherhood. And that doesn’t make us bad moms. It makes us human. We’ll talk about the tension between guilt and grace, wh...

Hormones, PMS, fertility… these aren’t usually words we hear in the same conversation as faith. But today, I’m sitting down with Christian hormone coach Virginia Gruhler to change that. Virginia shares her story of how faith and hormone health collided in her own life, and why she believes Christian women need both spiritual wisdom and practical tools when it comes to their bodies. We talk about t...

Scars tell a story. But for so many of us, those stories feel tangled with shame, pain, or even failure. In this conversation, I sit down with author Brittany Tinsley to talk about her new book Stories Our Scars Tell , and the hard but necessary topic of self-harm. Brittany opens up about what she wishes more Christians understood, how pivotal moments shaped her faith in the midst of healing, and...

Should Christian women read romance? Today we’re chatting with author Whitney Amazeen to dive into the heart behind our longing for love, the potential dangers of the romance genre (like lust, comparison, and unrealistic expectations), and how to discern what we allow into our hearts and minds as believers. Whitney also shares her journey as a Christian romance writer and how she creates love stor...

Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind in life, waiting for your breakthrough, or wondering why things aren’t happening faster? In this episode, I wanted to share some encouragement and Biblical truth about finding contentment in the waiting season , embracing God’s timing , and learning that slow growth is still growth . You’ll discover how to shift your perspective from frustration to faith...

So many Christian women believe they have to “get it all together” before God can use them, but that’s not the truth. In this powerful conversation with Toni Collier, author of Don’t Try This Alone , we talk about why healing is meant to happen in community, not isolation. Toni shares how facing your brokenness can actually be the gateway to real freedom, the common traps that keep us stuck in pai...

You’ve probably never heard a conversation about FAITH & FITNESS like this before, and I can’t wait for you to tune in to all the wisdom Renee Maldonado shares in this episode! Renee speaks boldly about how your healthiest self is also your HOLIEST self. It’s more than just a worship playlist while you’re in the gym — God cares about your body and how you steward it. This conversation is sure...

In today’s episode, I wanted to share 3 powerful questions that help me discern what season I’m in — and how to prioritize what matters most without burning out. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure about where to focus your time and energy, this episode is for you. My coach recently taught me something that I want to pass along to you: God gives us wisdom and discernment...

What does it look like to raise wise kids who know God’s heart for their identity and sexuality — especially in today’s culture? Laurie Krieg joins us to share practical, Gospel-centered insight for parents, ministry leaders, and mentors who want to disciple the next generation with truth, love, and hope. We talk about how to start hard conversations, avoid shame, and respond when your child has a...

Faith and mental health are usually two separate conversations, but today we’re bridging the gap. We’re exploring how deeply connected our minds and spirits are, and how sin — not our struggles — is what truly disconnects us from God. If you've ever felt like your mental health challenges are a barrier to your relationship with Him, this conversation is for you. Together we’ll unpack the truth...

Do you ever feel stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to reading the Bible? In this episode, I'm joined by Mikella Van Dyke to talk about practical ways to cultivate a love for God’s Word. We dive into what biblical literacy really means, how to move beyond simply “checking the box” in your faith, and why chasing the sacred matters in everyday life. If you're a woman who wants to deepen your...

As Christian women, we long for homes that feel safe, joyful, and full of God’s peace, but sometimes we find ourselves in a constant battle against stress, chaos, and division. In this episode, we dive into the spiritual strategies the enemy uses to disrupt peace in Christian homes and how we can fight back by reclaiming God’s vision for our families. You’ll get personal insights, practical rhythm...