Faith Conversations Podcast

What happens when you know about God but have never experienced a relationship with Him? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Rosana Berquist, who shares her powerful journey from religious tradition to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Raised in a large Catholic family in Peru, Rosana learned moral values and religious practices but did not understand the Gos...

What happens when you stop running from God and begin searching for Him with your whole heart? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Michelle Dillard, Women's Ministry Director at Burke Community Church. Michelle shares how a childhood prayer, seasons of rebellion, her father's stroke, the 2008 housing crash, and ultimately God's grace drew her into a life-...

How do you trust God when life unfolds differently than you imagined? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Tiffany Royce, who shares how God faithfully guided her from simply believing in Him to experiencing a personal relationship with Him. As Tiffany grew in her faith, God's Word and the Holy Spirit became a compass that directed her life. Through season...

How can Jesus transform a life marked by loss, addiction, trauma, and despair? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Michelle Burton, massage therapist at NOVA Body Mechanics, who shares her remarkable journey from a childhood filled with loss, instability, abuse, and addiction to a life transformed by the love, truth, and purpose found in Jesus Christ. Aft...

How do you find hope when life feels dark? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Marcella Oakley, a former detective, hostage negotiator, wife, mother, and friend of Rachel Noonan from the first episode of Faith Conversations. Marcella shares how her grandmother helped her understand the importance of a personal relationship with God, how God carried her th...

In this heartfelt episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews her mother, Jan Smith, about her journey from growing up in church, to drifting away from God, and ultimately rediscovering a personal relationship with Jesus. Jan shares how, even during seasons when she was not living for God, she could still see His protection and guidance in her life. A life-changing Walk...

How does a relationship with God change the way we see life? In this solo episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera reflects on the powerful perspective shifts revealed through the stories shared over the past year of the podcast. Time and time again, people who encountered God experienced transformation—not just in their circumstances, but in how they viewed life itself. This ep...

What does it really mean to live your best life? In this solo episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera explores what it means to move beyond merely surviving and begin living the abundant life God designed us for. Our culture tells us to seek comfort, control, and self-satisfaction—but God calls us to something greater: a life of faith, surrender, and purpose. Jessica shares how...

Is God really in control of what’s happening in your life? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera revisits Pastor Marty Baker’s story and reflects on the providence of God—the truth that God is actively involved in His creation, guiding all events to accomplish His purpose. Through personal testimony and reflection, Jessica shares how God has orchestrated the details o...

What do you do when life feels overwhelming—and your faith feels weak? In this deeply personal solo episode, Jessica Cabrera shares a vulnerable look behind the scenes of the past year of podcasting. While powerful testimonies have been shared, she opens up about the difficult personal challenges she has faced. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode explores where we find tr...

Does God really want a relationship with you—personally? In this short bonus episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera shares a powerful reminder: God is actively seeking you. Behind every episode are volunteers who are passionate about sharing stories of God’s goodness so others can come to know Him. Their mission reflects God’s heart—to seek and save the lost and invite every p...

How does teaching children about God impact their future? In this short bonus episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera reflects on a powerful truth revealed through a year of testimonies: teaching children about God has a lasting, life-shaping impact. From early childhood exposure to Scripture to witnessing faith lived out daily, these foundational experiences often become the r...

Why do spiritual experiences stay with us so vividly? In this short bonus episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera reflects on a powerful pattern she observed across many testimonies—people remember their encounters with God in remarkable detail. Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit brings these moments to our memory and allows us to see beyond the physical world into the spir...

Is there a right way to find God? In this short bonus episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera shares a powerful truth revealed through countless testimonies: while every person’s path to God looks different, the One who saves is always the same—Jesus. Every story has a turning point—a moment where the need for God becomes clear. But the miracle isn’t how we come to God; it’s th...

What can we learn from hearing so many different stories of faith? In this short bonus episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera reflects on a powerful truth revealed through a year of conversations: while people’s stories are vastly different, God remains the same. Through testimonies from diverse backgrounds, one thing has remained consistent—God’s character. He is faithful, st...

What if listening to other people’s faith stories could actually change your own? In this special anniversary episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica reflects on how a year of hearing real, behind-the-scenes testimonies has transformed the way she sees God. Through story after story of rescue, restoration, and redemption, something unexpected happened—doubt was replaced with confidence...

How do you find joy in the middle of heartbreak—and is it really possible to praise God through it? In this episode, Nicole Townson shares her journey from knowing about God to walking in a personal relationship with Him. After moving from Japan to Ohio during a season of loss, Nicole experienced both heartbreak and renewal as God led her family into a deeper faith. Nicole now lives with a joy and...

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In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Katie Simpson, who shares her journey of surrender, loss, and discovering her identity in Christ. Although Katie grew up knowing about Jesus, she spent years searching for fulfillment apart from a fully surrendered faith. Through friendships, a powerful moment of obedience, and seasons of miscarriage and transition, she...

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Beth Flecker, who shares her powerful story of faith, surrender, and discovering God’s sovereignty through life’s highs and lows. Raised in a Christian home, Beth had an early understanding of faith but believed she needed to fix her life before fully committing to Jesus. At the age of 12, she learned that salvation is...

What happens when faith feels more like doing the right things than truly knowing God? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera talks with Tia Nelson about growing up with faith, questioning whether religious activity was enough, and eventually discovering a deeper relationship with Jesus. Raised in small-town South Carolina, Tia was introduced to faith early through con...

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Whitney Howell shares the deeply personal story of how God restored and revived her faith. Through seasons of searching, uncertainty, and spiritual questions, Whitney experienced what she describes as the 'resurrection' of her faith—a renewed relationship with God that transformed the direction of her life. Looking back, Whitney can see how God w...

In this episode of Faith Conversations, host Jessica Cabrera interviews Deborah White about growing up without a Christian foundation, wrestling with performance-based faith, and discovering the life-changing truth that God’s love cannot be earned. After losing her father at age ten, Deborah struggled with grief and identity. Though she attended church and repeatedly rededicated her life, she beli...

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Dana Hutson about discovering the deeply personal love of God. Raised attending church only on Christmas and Easter, Dana later encountered Christ through a Bible study that freed her from the guilt and shame of her past. But her story doesn’t stop there. Through Scripture coming alive on a beach, unexpected confirmatio...

What do you do when God speaks—but what He asks feels uncomfortable, vulnerable, or even frightening? In this honest and deeply personal solo episode, Jessica Cabrera builds on last week’s conversation about how God communicates and turns the focus to a more challenging question: How do we respond to God’s voice? Drawing from Acts 8 and 9, Jessica reflects on the dramatic conversion of the Apostle...