Dare You To Love Podcast

In a world that constantly tells us to find our identity in success, relationships, and status, it's easy to feel lost and unsure of who we really are. In this episode, we're talking about what it truly means to find your purpose—not through the world's expectations, but through God's perspective. Real purpose isn't found in what we achieve, but in who we belong to. 🤍 If you feel comfortable, you...

In this episode of the Dare You To Love Podcast, I share my thoughts on debunking mental health stigmas. From the myths we've been taught to believe, to the silent shame that keeps so many people suffering alone, I share my heart on why it's time to change the narrative and create safer spaces for real conversations. If you've ever felt embarrassed to ask for help, afraid of being labeled, or pres...

In this episode of the Dare You To Love Podcast, I share my raw and honest experience with loss and grief. Reflecting on the amount of loss I have experienced in a short amount of time, I share my insight for those walking through similar situations to help others feel less alone during one of the most lonely human experiences. If you're grieving, feeling numb, or trying to make sense of loss, you...

On today's bonus episode, Victoria is joined with Marnie Swedberg to share an encouraging conversation about staying steadfast in your walk with God through out your life of ministry.   Marnie is a life coach and keynote speaker who encourages Godly women worldwide with connections, collaborations, and coaching. Marnie circumnavigates the globe online and in-person, bringing perspective transforma...

On the season finale of The Dare You To Love Podcast, Victoria is joined by Ryann Cushway to share his incredible Beauty From Ashes testimony of how God took a broken nineteen year old drug dealer and turned his life completely around and sent him on a path to help others who feel there is no hope.  Ryann is a forty-five year old man married to his wife of fifteen years and together they have two...

TW: sexual assault DYTL has removed the names of the victims for the safety and privacy of everyone involved. Crysta Marshall shares her family's testimony of how God helped her turn one the biggest nightmare a parent can face into a non-profit organization to help hundreds of other families. She opens up about the trauma her family has endured and God's faithfulness through it all.  Crysta Marsha...

On this week's episode Victoria is joined by a very special guest, her dad, Joey Holloway who will be sharing what led him to start  his business back in 1989 and all the trials he has faced over the years he has been in business.  Joey is a husband to his best friend, Tina, a girl dad,  and business owner of Mobile Hydraulics. He has successfully ran his company for over thirty years and has expe...

This week on the Dare You To Love Podcast, Shemaiah Compton shares her story on being a single mom and the challenges she faced raising her son after the traumatic loss of her boyfriend, Mike. She opens up to us about how she learned to trust God through her questions and how God sent her someone who was worth waiting for. Shemaiah is a wife to her husband, Christopher, mother to her son, Jaylen,...

On this episode, Marianne Southerland shares the trials she faced as a mother when she miscarried her son, Eli, during the peak of the Coronavirus outbreak. She shares with us her raw emotion on something all believers have experienced: serving God with all your mind, heart, and spirit; but also questioning why he allowed bad things to happen to us. Marianne's testimony is a touching example of wh...

TW: suicide, suicide attempt, suicidal ideation If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 74174. Help is available, speak to someone today. On today's episode hear the incredible testimony of Mancini Morales who spent many of his adolescent years being bullied both at school and online as wel...

On this week's episode of The DYTL Podcast, Misty Candelaria shares her heart touching story of how God helped her through financial issues and the loss of her late husband, Emmanuel.  Her testimony is full of love and sacrifice and how God works through it all. Misty is a Georgia native and works for Avondale Mortgage as a mortgage loan originator. She has six beautiful bonus children ages ten to...

This week on The Dare To Love Podcast, Ian Arnold shares how God helped him out of a severe and life threatening alcohol addiction, his personal experience with hitting rock bottom, and how God met him at his lowest moment.  Ian is a forty-three year old recovering alcoholic and child of the living God. He is the loving father of three daughters Avery, Aubrey, and Alyssa. As a recovering alcoholic...

On todays episode Jordan Torres shares her experience with being exposed to pornography at the young age of eleven, how she has dealt with the addiction for many years, and how God has shown her His redeeming love for us.  Jordan encountered the love of Jesus 4 years ago and has never been the same since. The love of God radically changed the trajectory of her life forever. Because of His redempti...

On today's episode Crystal Anderson shares her testimony about how her family adopted their son, John Rudy, from Haiti and the trials their family faced with his physical and spiritual health.  Crystal has been married to her husband, Scott, for thirty three years and together they have five children - four biological and one adopted. Crystal enjoyed the years she homeschooled and taught a classic...

On the final episode of Season One, host Victoria Holloway, sits down to share some big wins from the season and go over highlights from each 'Tough Topics' episode.  Connect With Us! Instagram & Facebook: @dareyoutolovepodcast Website: vholloway.com

On this episode I'm joined by Pastor Travis Bledsoe, one of my best friends to discuss how to be a good friend, how to recognize friendship red flags, and what it truly means to love your neighbor. Connect With Us! Travis: Instagram: @travis_bledsoe Twitter: @travis_B14 Victoria:  Instagram & Facebook: @dareyoutolovepodcast Website: vholloway.com

(TW: sexual assault) & (Parental Warning: explicit content) In this episode, Montana and I discuss the affects of the purity culture movement, how sex is portrayed in churches today, double standards with different genders, soul ties, and much more! Connect With Us! Montana:  Instagram - @monatandoran  Tana Talks Podcast: Instagram - @tanatalkspodcast Website - montanadoran.com Victoria: Instagram...

TW: brief mention of suicidal ideation On today's episode I'm joined with my sista from another mista, Karlee Wright! And we're talking all about self love, going over practical ways to love yourself and diving in deeper to discuss what we need to do to guard our hearts.  Connect With Us! Karlee Instagram - @wright_kj Facebook - Karlee Wright Victoria Instagram & Facebook - @dareyoutolovepodcast W...

In this episode, Tina Holloway share more of her experience with being a mother to a child with disabilities and collectively we share our ideas for how churches across the country can help their own communities. Facebook & Instagram: @dareyoutolovepodcast Website: vholloway.com Resources: Extra Special People: https://espyouandme.org Parent To Parent: https://www.p2pga.org Best Buddies: https://w...

On today's episode I am joined by a very special guest, my mom, Tina Holloway, to share her testimony as a mother of a daughter with special needs. In part one, we tell some stories of what our family has experienced in church. We definitely spill some tea in this episode but only so other families out there that look like ours know that they're not alone. And also, to hopefully inspire churches a...

In this episode Nate and I break down what offense really is, where it is rooted, and how to remove it from your life. Offense is something every single one of us has to deal with and it has a way of sneaking into our lives when we least expect it. Nate gives us some practical ways to deal with offense when it comes knocking on our door step.  Connect with us!  Victory 91.5: Instagram: https://www...

TW: brief discussion of eating disorders and body dysmorphia Today's episode is all about everyones #1 New Years resolution: how to obtain a healthy lifestyle. I'm joined with fitness guru and close friend, Theresa Thomas to discuss practical ways to live your best life and how the body of Christ can encourage one another to live a healthy lifestyle.    Connect With Us! Theresa:  Instagram - @_tth...

On the final episode of 2020, Brendan and I complete out discussion on masculinity and share some different ways that the church can step up and help define true masculinity.    Connect With Us! Brendan: Instagram, Twitter & Youtube- @BrendanGlockson Random Talks Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MTlcjEfYhlBuE3ftrzeRA?si=WdpgWWvCT02lOMcAnStlzQ Instagram - @offcialrandomtalks Youtube -https:/...

On today's episode I sit down with Brendan Glockson to discuss masculinity and what the Bible says about the qualities of a Godly man versus how the world displays masculinity to us. Brendan is the founder of the clothing brand, Robbies Road, co-host of the podcast, Random Talks, and an advocate for men finding their true and authentic identities through Jesus Christ.  Connect With Us! Brendan:  I...

On today's solo episode I decided to speak completely from the heart on a topic that is very close to me. I share some personal experiences with forgiveness and how God worked through my own failures to bring healing and freedom through the very difficult task of forgiveness. I hope you enjoy the vulnerability and rawness of this episode.    Connect With Me!  Instagram & Facebook - @dareyoutolovep...