Faith Inspired Podcast

Selfishly, when thinking about obedience, I often think of what it means for me and how it will impact my life. However, my obedience has nothing to do with me and everything to do with others. The lesson of Jonah perfectly reflects how delayed obedience can affect not only you but others' lives as well. Listen in for a brief yet thought-provoking episode that will have you viewing your decisions...

Does your home fill you with peace, or does it create unnecessary anxiety? Are there socks in the kitchen, papers in the pantry, and stacks of junk mail on the kitchen table? You know what they say about clutter, or at least what my guest, Mattie James, clutter equals mess, and mess equals stress. Mattie is the author of Everyday MAGIC: The Joy of Not Being Everything and Still Being More Than Eno...

Sometimes God asks us to take action and do the right thing, even if it requires immense boldness and courage. In this episode, we highlight Boaz’s natural actions of obedience that God used to do the supernatural. If you are fighting the internal battle to do something that you know is the next right step but requires more than you think you can handle, this episode will help empower you to take...

Many women say that chaotic mornings are more typical than they would like to admit. They dream of a morning snuggled up on the couch with a comfy blanket and warm cup of coffee, a morning that sets the pace for the day and allows them to focus on the Lord, recharge, and address the thoughts that get pushed away as they navigate the noise throughout the day.  Chanel Dokun believes that you don’t h...

We have a big problem in this world with the need to always be busy. I know this because I am part of the problem. I have a hard time letting go of my to-do list and I wonder if you may be the same way.  Recently, my friend shared this fantastic tip she received from a mentor of hers, and she messaged me to tell me that I had to try it and share it with you. It’s straightforward but impactful and...

Where do you land on the boldness scale of sharing your faith? Are you a shy and timid three, or are you a say it loud and proud ten?  For many reasons, sharing your faith at work and with those outside the Christian community can feel uncomfortable. Maybe you’re afraid of rejection or don’t want to have an awkward conversation. Or you fear getting in trouble, especially if you start sharing your...

Imagine, for a moment, spending countless hours praying for God to do something big through you and God handing you a peanut. What would your reaction be? I’d immediately start asking questions like, “Lord, what do you want me to do with a peanut? What does a peanut have to do with anything?” For George Washington Carver, a peanut meant his opportunity to change the world. In this shorty “fruit sn...

Fear is an emotion your mind creates when it believes that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or is a threat. But Fear is often a liar, and it keeps us from doing the very things God has designed for us.  Pastor Becca Ketterling battled debilitating fear and anxiety for years, so when God called her to create and lead a women’s ministry, she was left crying, begging Him to pi...

How do you react when you set a goal or expectation that is not met? Are you cool, calm, and collected and think, “Hey, better luck next time.” Or do you feel defeated, frazzled, or like a failure? I’m the latter. As a high-achieving, ambitious woman, I set goals or expectations I intend to reach, and when I don’t make them, it bothers me. I let it get under my skin, and it can affect my mood, out...

If Jesus asked you, “What do you want?” would you be able to answer Him? If yes, would you be able to answer Him confidently? If you have a big, audacious dream in your heart, more likely than not, God is the one that put it there. You may think it’s selfish or ridiculous, but the truth is that He cares more about that dream than you do because it is a part of His grander plan. Going after your dr...

I conversed with one of my good friends the other day about our upcoming birthdays. We are both turning a number closer to 40, and for whatever reason, this year and that number have hit particularly hard. Although our bodies aren’t as spry as they used to be, I believe what we are facing is a mental battle. Because as life does, it will bring you physical and psychological struggles. As I was rea...

Are you ready to laugh and learn how to have a rich life while making a Kingdom impact? My conversation with Bob and Linda Lotich will have you jumping out of your seat, asking how you can change your life and others by using what God has placed in your hands. Bob and Linda believe that true financial freedom is less about yachts and private islands and more about being free to fulfill your God-gi...

As I stood in a San Francisco airport, I asked myself three simple questions, and in a matter of minutes, my life was forever changed. These questions impacted my life so much that I quit my job two days later and have let God lead ever since. I want to share these three questions with you as I believe they can help uncover a life and calling you may have been ignoring. So, here are the three ques...

Is God stirring you to make a career change? Is He prompting you to take a leap of faith that feels downright terrifying? I’ve been there. And so has my guest Peggy Bodde.  Peggy knows what it’s like to face an unknown future, but for some inexplicable reason, you know deep down to your core that if you don’t jump, you will miss out on a remarkable experience.  If you’ve just started to have these...

Who has a business or life you strive to have one day? This is a question I ask in the new coaching program I’m creating to help women go from a life of stress to a life of joy. The question isn’t meant to compare or covet what others have but to give an idea of the type of life you desire and a breadcrumb clue for where God may be leading you. When diving into the question with one of the incredi...

Do you have more passions and goals than you can count? You may be a multi-passionate woman. Multi-passionate women often struggle to find their balance and keep their sanity while accomplishing it all.  That’s why I asked Brittany Horn, the Founder of Unleash Your Shine and Creator of the Unleash Your Shine Mastermind for Mission-Driven Female Entrepreneurs, to hang out with me and provide her kn...

We all have a vice. Whether we like to admit it or not. We do. And, for me, that was alcohol. After decades of battling a never-ending cycle of bad decisions and anxiety from alcohol, I choose to go sober for my 35th year of life. My year of sobriety completely changed my life, and I decided to continue an alcohol-free lifestyle. I am celebrating two years of sobriety and want to share my story wi...

Money is a sticky subject in the Christian community, but in today’s episode, we’re going there. Money can be used for good or bad, and I believe that if the money is out there, it is better in the hands of an individual who has a heart for people and will use it for good. As God’s children, we are tasked to spread the love of Jesus so all may know. And in today’s world, money talks.  I asked Char...

I’ve heard that we are either in a battle season or a rest and recovery season. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t felt out of a battle season since the beginning of 2020, and this soldier is getting a little weary.  The story of Jehoshaphat has come up many times in the past few weeks, and when stories come up repeatedly, I know God is telling me something. As I dove deep into the story, I rea...

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with your loved ones or even yourself? Setting boundaries are vital to establishing the life we desire. But it isn’t always easy.  If you’re like me, you’ve struggled with the confidence to communicate boundaries or have offended your loved ones by not communicating boundaries in a loving, compassionate way.  I sat down with Laurie Healy to discuss how to...

Did you know that our galaxy is estimated to have over 100 billion stars? That’s right. B for Billion. Yet, we forget God’s greatness and His majesty every single day. Could this be why we’re so overstressed and joyless? Hit play for a beautiful reminder of God’s unfathomable glory and an opportunity to download a helpful tool.  FAITH AND GATHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/faithandgather/...

Be honest. Are you honest with God? Depending on how you were raised or what type of church you grew up in, honest conversations with God can be incredibly uncomfortable.  Jelilat Williams is a therapist and coach that helps imperfect Christians like you and me keep their relationship with God simple, healthy, and authentic, so you don’t have to feel like you’re going through life alone. As Jeli s...

Are you in need of a breakthrough? Prayer and fasting may be the next step to the answer you need.  In this episode, you’ll hear how prayer and fasting provided a massive breakthrough in the direction of where God is calling me and where you can go for resources to learn more about prayer and fasting.   FAITH AND GATHER INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/faithandgather/  FAITH AND GATHER FACEBO...

Have you ever experienced an epic battle with your child during reading? What parent hasn’t, right? The blame for the meltdown usually is placed on the child, but the parents are often responsible. Parents' little mistakes can lead to an apprehensive reader and continued reading battles as your child grows. So what can you do?  Join Brittany Dahl, the Miraculous Journey of Books owner, and me as w...

Feeling exhausted from the blessings of life? Although we know God is always with us and He can lighten our load, we often forget to give it all to Him in the busyness of our lives.  Hit play for five minutes of encouragement and inspiration to find rest in the weary days of life.  FAITH AND GATHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/faithandgather/  FAITH AND GATHER FACEBOOK: https://www.faceboo...