Creating a Life You Love with Adriana

In this episode, I’m sharing why community is essential and how I’ve seen its impact in my own life. This episode is inspired by the "Practicing the Way" course on community. You can go through the 4-week course with friends and use this podcast as added commentary, or simply follow along here. Either way, I highly recommend diving into the full course — it’s full of practical tools to h...

(Sorry in advance about the audio we had some issues with my husband’s mic) This is Part 3 of my husband and my story of how we went from breakup to marriage. In this episode, we talk about what the engagement season was really like, and how we navigated the pressures and expectations that came with it. We also share about the wedding planning season and what life has been like as newlyweds: the b...

(Sorry in advance about the audio we had some issues with my husband’s mic) This is Part 2 of my husband and my story of how we went from breakup to marriage. In this episode, we talk about how we got back together, the challenges we faced along the way, and how our relationship grew to the point where we seriously considered marriage. In Part 3, we’ll share how we got engaged, what the wedding pl...

(Sorry in advance about the audio we had some issues with my husband’s mic) In this episode, I’m joined by my husband as we open up about our journey — from breaking up to finding our way back to each other and eventually getting married. We share honestly about how our relationship began, what wasn’t working, and how we broke up. If you’ve ever questioned a relationship, dealt with anxiety about...

Watch on ⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠ In this episode, I’m answering YOUR questions about dating, marriage, breakups, and navigating relationships through a Christ-centered lens: -“What are some good conversations to have before getting engaged or married?” - “Can guys and girls really be just friends?” - “Can a relationship be redeemed if you’ve fallen into sexual sin?” - “How do you know if you’re ready for a rel...

(Watch on YOUTUBE ) In this episode, I’ll be answering YOUR breakup questions from my own experience (mainly from the breakup I had with my now-husband)Some questions I’ll be answering: - “What were the red flags that caused you to break up?” - “What if they ended it because they weren’t sure you were the right one?” - “Should you seek closure if it ended well but still left questions?” - “How do...

In this episode, we talk about how to navigate uncertainty when you’re unsure of God’s plan for your life. I share how it’s okay not to have a 20-year plan and how focusing on your passions and staying faithful in the small things or what God has placed before you know, can lead to clarity.

I'm finally sharing the full story (well, as much as I can fit into an hour!) of how my fiancé and I went from breaking up in 2023 to preparing for marriage now in 2025. I’ll take you through how we met, how our relationship began—and eventually ended—and the incredible journey of how God brought us back together. I’ll share what led us to start our relationship AGAIN, the lessons I’ve learned...

In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to experience true joy—not the kind of fleeting, picture-perfect happiness you see in holiday movies, but a joy that’s grounded in something far deeper. This is the joy of Jesus—a joy that’s available to you all year long, regardless of your circumstances. We also talk about how desiring happiness is NOT wrong but what is wrong is the way our cultur...

In this episode, we’ll dive into how to break free from negative thinking cycles with 5 practical steps. Building on the idea from our last episode—that changing your thoughts can transform your life—we’ll go deeper into the “how.” Drawing insights from Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Switch on Your Brain , we’ll cover: My current state in my mental health and how this book has impacted me Why your thoughts m...

In this episode, we’ll dive into what it means to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2) and how both Scripture and science reveal how our thought life can influence our choices, actions, and life. After reading the book “Switch on your brain” by Dr. Caroline Leaf I wanted to share my insights with you: Why our thoughts matter: How the Bible and science align in showing that o...

In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to treat your body as a “temple of the Holy Spirit”—specifically, 5 key practices to prioritize for your physical health. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why I took a break from posting fitness content Why being good stewards of our bodies matters, even though they’ll one day "waste away" 5 foundational ways to care for your body: sleep, nutrition, nervous sys...

In this episode, I’m diving into some of the big questions I had when I first became a Christian. To make it even more meaningful, I asked you these same questions on Instagram and will be sharing some of your responses as well! Here’s what we’ll explore together: 1. Why are we (humans) here on earth— what is our purpose, why were we created? How would you learn what your purpose is? 2. What happe...

I have some big news that I just announced on Instagram—I’m engaged! But before I share the story, I want to discuss something we all face: change. A year ago, I was navigating heartbreak, clinging to the verse in Ecclesiastes: “There is a season for everything.” Life is full of seasons—singleness, relationship struggles, and joyful moments—and each one has a purpose. In this episode, I talk about...

In this episode, I want to talk about how our past influences our present and future and why it's crucial to confront it. Sometimes, we need to go back to go forward. This leads us to explore these topics: My personal experience with holding on to emotional baggage and how it affected how I viewed God Common misconceptions about healing through religious activity alone Why we must go back to m...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into the concept of creating a healthy lifestyle that is truly centered on God. Many of us, including myself, have found ourselves compartmentalizing our faith—attending church on Sundays, praying in the mornings maybe, but leaving God out of the rest of our daily routines. This episode explores how this approach can lead to a shallow spirituality and disconnect from...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) You might have heard someone say, “God told me _____” or “I heard/felt God say ______,” but what does “hearing” from God actually mean? How do we know if it is God is speaking and what he is even speaking to us? In this episode, we explore the different ways God speaks to us—through Jesus and by scripture, circumstances, desires, prophecy/dreams/visions, and in the quiet moment...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) This podcast explores the deeper meaning of Prayer, emphasizing that it's not a passive act but an active partnership with God. We discuss how we pray as an invitation to collaborate with God's power to bring His kingdom to earth. I talk about my experience with growing daily reliance on God for provision, the transformative power of confession and forgiveness, and the...

In this episode, we tackle a question that many new Christians, including myself at first, often wonder about: “Why pray if God is going to do what He will do anyway?” We'll explore how prayer is not just about asking for what we need but about participating in God's redemptive work on earth. Besides understanding why prayer is important, you'll also learn how to start with prayer if you're new to...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE) Lately, I've been struggling with a few challenges that left me feeling frustrated and questioning my ability to record a podcast because "I haven't figured it all out." But I dismissed that thought because I believe in being honest about my feelings, it can help you to feel less alone (if you can relate with me). In this episode, I open up about three struggle...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) In this episode, I want to address the concept of modesty and its true meaning. This leads us to explore these topics: My experience with it and how it affects your relationship with God Common misconceptions about modesty What it truly encompasses: heart posture, behavior, speech The biblical foundation for modesty (1 Peter 3:3-4, Proverbs 31:30) Practical tips

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) In this episode, we explore three detrimental communication habits that can hurt your relationships with your friends, significant other and pretty much anyone you come in contact with: defensiveness, gossiping, and passive aggressiveness. Drawing from my own experiences, I highlight the importance of self-awareness in identifying these habits and provide practical advice on ho...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) "I am not good enough to be a Christian” is a thought I have had before and I know I’m not the only one. So today, I wanted to answer the question of “what is good enough to be a Christian”(which is actually NOT the question you should be asking). This leads us to explore scripture and talk about these topics: What does it mean to be “saved” Faith vs. good works Forgivenes...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) In this episode, we dive into the journey of building a genuine relationship with God and the different stages of this journey. I'll share my personal experiences, starting from hearing about God through sermons and podcasts, to exploring the Bible to then actually living my life with God. We’ll discuss the importance of community, and the valuable resources (listed below)...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: An episode about what we allll have dealt with at least occasionally or for some pretty much every waking moment—anxiety. I talk about my experience with this from social anxiety, phobias, intrusive thoughts and share what I have done through this. But most importantly we will talk about what God says about anxiety. Through my struggles, I've found comfort in inviting the Lor...