Faith Inspired Podcast

Fear is a liar. It is the voice in your head that tells you can’t achieve or have the things you hope for or dream of. Many of us put roadblocks in our way without even realizing that the roadblock’s root cause is fear.  Esther Marie knows all too well the many faces of fear. Soon after starting to learn how to chase the waves surfing in California, she realized that her only fear wasn’t the force...

Goals, standards, and expectations are great markers and guidelines to keep you on your path to success. Without them, it would be hard to function as a team, family, or society and achieve incredible milestones in life. It’s when the expectations we set in our minds don’t happen, things can get tough. You can either continue on your path of frustration of things not living up to your expectations...

It’s no secret - the way you start your morning can make a HUGE impact on your day. Overslept? Your day may start and end a little crazy. Missed your morning workout? You’re most likely going to need that extra cup of coffee. Life throws us curveballs, but controlling your morning can set the tone for the day you want to have.  We sat down with Nicole Blodgett, a morning routine pro and advocate,...

We are celebrating Women’s History Month, and it’s important to remember that as women, we have been given the rights and opportunities we have due to the hard work and love of the women who came before us. God equipped those women with passions and skills and then provided them the strength to charge forward when the road became a hard one to cross. Before we even stepped onto the road set before...

Leadership is no joke. As a leader, responsibilities weigh heavily on your shoulders. You need to remain focused on your goals and vision while staying in tune with your team. The same remains true if you are talking about this personally for your family.  We sat down with Laura Boyd, a leadership expert and the author of Words that Work for Leaders: 31 Days of Reflection, Motivation, and Goal Set...

In this “fruit snack” episode, we talk about avoiding burnout.  Did you know that the burnout rate in America is 75%?! We are living our lives at breakneck speeds where we are literally breaking down - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And, it’s got to STOP.  Use these three practical tips (and a BONUS!) to avoid burnout and live the life of peace that God has for you.  FAITH AND GATHER IN...

The Bible commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Question: Do you love yourself? How can we show love to our neighbors (family, friends, community, strangers, etc.) if we don't offer the same respect and love to ourselves? ⁠ Over the years, Tess Hayes, author of May You Shine: Love Letters to the Hurting, Healing, and Growing Heart, has overcome heartbreak, growing pains, and other difficu...

In this “fruit snack” episode (Galatians 5:22-23), we talk about the painful labels we wear and hold onto tightly.  Labels associated with things like alcohol, anorexia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, cheating, lying, and (insert your label here).  Our labels allow us to give glory to God for what he has done for us and what he will do for us. Even if we’re still walking through the pain of the labels...

A divorce, breakup, or betrayal can leave you paralyzed and avoidant of the life you once loved and adored. The places you used to frequent that once felt like home become foreign and send a cringing pain down your spine when you pass by.  We spoke with Ellie Hope Collins, founder of Hope Reclaimed, about the tangible steps you can take to get you past the cringing pain you feel every time a memor...

Many of us go through life wearing an invisible mask. We hide our true feelings, desires, and dreams because of insecurity. We hide our fears and hurts. We hide addictions and shameful experiences we have gone through because we fear what others will think about us.  Diane Spicer, author of Unmasked: A Remarkable True Story of Transformation and Redemption, knows what it feels like to live behind...

A New Year provides a new opportunity to set your vision and goals for the unwritten year ahead. Those who write down their goals and dreams are 42% more likely to achieve them if they write them down. But what if you don’t know where to start? We sat down with Laura King, an expert on helping you discover and connect with your true inner purpose, to learn how you can create a God-centered vision...