Choosing Freedom

What if the friendship your heart has been longing for isn’t something you have to chase after… but Someone who has been pursuing you all along? We spend a lot of time searching for meaningful friendships. Like people who understand us, encourage us, challenge us, and walk beside us through life. In this episode, we take an honest and heartfelt look at what it means to be called a friend of Jesus...

Who we allow close to us shapes our thinking, our habits, our healing, and even our future. Some relationships strengthen our faith and call us higher… others quietly pull us away from purpose. In this episode, we explore the power of friendship through the stories of David & Jonathan, as well as other powerful moments of faith and friendship. Join us as we evaluate the voices influencing our...

What are the three most common thoughts you think about yourself? No polished answers. Just the thoughts that quietly repeat… day after day… shaping how you see yourself, your life, and even what you believe God can do in your life. In this reflective episode, we start with a simple but powerful question. One that has the potential to uncover the belief systems many of us have been living under fo...

In this episode, we’re having honest conversations about the negative thought patterns we carry but rarely say out loud, and how those hidden struggles can keep us feeling isolated, ashamed, or stuck. Through real stories, anonymous confessions, and biblical truth, we’re reminded that the enemy delights in darkness, but healing begins when we bring things into the light and link arms with one anot...

Pressure has a way of revealing what's truly inside of us. The aftermath of an ice storm sparks a reflection on the things we allow to take up space in our hearts and minds. This is an invitation to ask hard questions, surrender what no longer serves you, and intentionally make room for the most important things. Scriptures: Philippians 1:6 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  2 Corinthians 4:17-18  Ephesians 4:1...

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you sense God is calling you to be, then this conversation is for you. What if walking in your identity isn’t based on doing more… but on becoming more? Not through achievements or unrealistic expectations…but by the renewing of our minds with the truth found in scripture. God’s calling on our lives isn’t a call to perfection. It’s tethered to...

It’s time to press the mental pause button and do a little reflecting! As we prepare to “put a bow on 2025”, we get to choose what we will take into the new year, and what we definitely want to leave behind us. Join us in this episode, as we examine a street-level view of how we navigated 2025--sometimes bravely…sometimes reluctantly. We talk honestly about moments when we’ve resisted, hesitated,...

What if the best gift of the season is YOUR RENEWED MIND??? What if—amid the hustle and bustle of this holiday season—you are more grounded, and your mind is more peaceful than it ever has been before? During a time of year when our minds often race ahead with to-do lists, travel plans and high expectations, doesn’t it make sense to prepare our hearts and thoughts as well as our shopping list &amp...

What if the real battlefield isn’t the chaos around us, but the one in our minds? We often find ourselves standing in the middle of spiritual crossfire... Feeling unprepared, overwhelmed, and anxious. But scripture reminds us that God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. We have the choice to put on the armor God has given us, pick up the weapons of truth and step...

In this episode, we talk honestly about those moments in life when God doesn’t seem to make sense. We’ve all faced times when our prayers seem unanswered and hope seems out of reach. What is God thinking? Why doesn’t He intervene? Why does He sometimes seem silent? Scripture tells us that God welcomes our questions. Join us as we follow an old testament prophet who wasn’t afraid to ask God “why”....

In this episode, we’re talking about perceived truth vs. God’s truth. We are getting real about the voices in our heads. The ones that tell us we’re not enough, unworthy, or unqualified, and we are bringing them face to face with the voice of truth. Together, we’ll unpack how manipulative lies sneak into our thinking and attempt to shape our identity. God’s Word calls us out of that pit and into f...

The truth is: Your life is not random… Your days have been ordained. Written with intention, purpose and promise! In this episode, we will dive into Psalm 139 and other powerful scriptures that remind us we are fully known, deeply loved, and specifically designed for MORE. Let's explore how even our ordinary and imperfect days are woven into a greater story authored by God Himself. Let this messag...

Welcome to part one of MADE FOR MORE. We're going to open up about the hidden struggles we often carry: The pressure to perform. The fear of rejection. The ache of unmet dreams. The exhaustion of constantly trying to be “enough." Maybe you’re carrying the weight of your past or silently battling insecurity. Maybe the shame, the need to prove yourself, or the fear of never measuring up is louder th...

Ever felt like the name you carry, out loud or just in your heart, doesn’t match who God says you are? Let's explore what it means to be seen, named, and fully known by God. A simple coffee shop moment will take us into a deeper conversation about identity, grace, and the beautiful reminder from Acts 10:15: “Do not call anything unclean that God has made clean.” Through scripture, storytelling, an...

If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from living in freedom or being used by God, this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss the extraordinary, deeply moving story of the life of Mary Magdalene. We will examine what scripture tells us about her encounter with Jesus and the beautiful transformation that took place from that moment forward. We reflect on the pain, shame, an...

Shame can feel overwhelming, making us believe we are unworthy of love or too broken to be redeemed. But Jesus sees us in our pain and meets us with endless compassion. He didn’t come to condemn but to restore, offering forgiveness and grace no matter our past. The enemy tries to whisper lies—that we are too far gone, that God could never truly love us. But the truth is, Jesus calls us beloved, re...

Rejection is a lie from the enemy, designed to deceive us into doubting our worth and purpose. But when we understand our true identity in Christ, we realize that we are loved, chosen, and accepted by the Creator of the universe. This truth fills the void in our hearts, replacing the emptiness of rejection with the fullness of God's unconditional love and affirmation. Knowing who we are in Christ...

Do you feel hopeful or anxious about the new year? While it can be exciting to think of future opportunities, it can also seem overwhelming. The truth is, you are created in the image of the One who gave everything so you can be free. But do we live like we believe it? In this episode, we discuss how transformation trumps new year’s resolutions and is the catalyst for long-term change and a life o...

In this episode, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the truths we’ve studied on our path to freedom. And as this year comes to a close, we are planning to finish strong. This is a radical truth journey we are taking together. So bring the desires of your heart… Keep showing up with expectancy… Let go of unrealistic expectations, and trust God for immeasurably more than imaginable. Check o...

  In this episode, we take the call of stepping into our “next” one step further. We’re going to talk about the power of purpose-driven action and remind ourselves that our unique gifts are not just for our benefit. They carry the potential to impact generations. What if your gifting holds the answer to someone else’s prayers? This episode is both a wake-up call and a loving nudge to let go of fea...

No matter where you find yourself today, there IS a “NEXT” for your life. We're going after freedom and purpose! No more excuses! In this episode, we talk about dropping weights that hinder us, speaking truth over the lies and garnering courage to do the next thing that propels us toward our purpose and our legacy. Let’s go!!!   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Jeremiah 46:17 Phil 1:6 Ephesians 3 2 Peter 1:3...

We are celebrating our one-year anniversary of the launch of the Choosing Freedom Podcast! We are so thankful for our amazing listeners and the feedback you have given us over the past year! Please be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more encouragement and to enter to win some special giveaways we are doing to celebrate. In this episode, we are continuing our conversation about anxi...

Anxiety seems to be the most well-known and most commonly shared emotion plaguing society today. I’ve never met anyone who has never experienced it, and I’ve met many who live in a common state of mental & emotional fight or flight. Listen in on this episode of the Choosing Freedom podcast as we begin to diffuse the power anxiety has over our everyday lives. Let’s consider practical steps for...

In this episode, we explore the freedom found in an unoffendable mindset! People seem to be more easily offended than ever. How does our perception of our identity in Christ influence our level of offended-ness? Join us as we investigate the transforming potential of living unoffendable. RESOURCES: Proverbs 19:11 Proverbs 4:23 Romans 14:1-2 Colossians 1:14 Romans 8:1-2 James 1:20 Colossians 3:8 Ti...

In this episode, we courageously examine the usually messy and often misunderstood topic of forgiveness! By addressing common misconceptions, you’ll hear how forgiveness is not about excusing the wrongs from our past, but about breaking free from the bondage of unforgiveness. What does the Bible teach about the consequences of unforgiveness? How does the enemy use unforgiveness as a strategy again...