Faith It 'Til You Make It

Have you ever felt like you were doing exactly what God wanted… only for everything to fall apart? In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , I’m sharing the story of our annual mission trip to Mexico getting cancelled at the last minute—and the unexpected mix of disappointment, relief, guilt, and confusion that followed. Because this wasn’t God saying no to something reckless… this was God sa...

A fork tattoo sounds ridiculous — until you know the story. This episode explores spiritual markers, obedience that looks foolish from the outside, and how we remember who we are when we are fully aligned with God.

The internet has been buzzing about Jelly Roll and his bold, public expressions of faith. Some are celebrating it. Others are questioning it. And as the comments rolled in, I found myself asking a deeper question: Why do we get so uncomfortable when someone’s redemption is loud? This episode isn’t about deciding whether someone else’s faith is real. It’s about examining our own heart posture when...

Have you ever felt like your growth looks fake? Like you’re trying on a version of yourself that doesn’t quite fit yet — especially in your faith? In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , we’re unpacking what it really means to feel like an imposter after salvation. What if that awkward tension isn’t fraudulence… but formation? What if the discomfort isn’t hypocrisy… but growth? We’ll talk a...

What happens when someone asks you, “What do you believe?” And you realize your answer sounds more like something you were taught than something you’ve actually wrestled with? In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , we talk about borrowed faith —the beliefs we inherit, absorb, and repeat without ever examining whether they’ve become our own. Inspired by a candid conversation with my 12-year...

Money talk in church can feel awkward—sometimes even triggering. So when the topic of tithing comes up, many of us tune out, tense up, or carry baggage from past experiences that didn’t feel great. In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , we’re talking about the “T” word without pressure or guilt. This isn’t an offering message—it’s an honest conversation about why money has so much power ov...

What happens when faith shows up at the finish line? In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , I wrestle out loud with a question that makes many of us uncomfortable: Does faith still count if it comes at the very end? What if belief feels fear-driven, half-formed, or like a last-ditch attempt to avoid the unknown? And what do we do with the tension between grace and fairness? Inspired by a r...

What if God doesn’t remove the enemy — but uses it? In this episode, we slow down in Exodus 14 , where the Israelites are trapped between the Red Sea and the army chasing them. It’s the moment when escape feels impossible, fear feels loud, and God’s plan feels confusing. We talk about: Why God sometimes leads us into uncomfortable places on purpose What it means when the pressure doesn’t disappear...

Bible study wasn’t meant to feel like a performance. In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , we talk honestly about how to study the Bible in real life — whether you’re God-curious , trying to start reading the Bible for the first time , struggling to stay consistent with Bible study , or looking to go deeper in Scripture without burning out. If Bible study has ever left you feeling overwhe...

The first Christmas wasn’t cozy. It wasn’t quiet. And it definitely wasn’t planned. In this bonus episode, I retell the Christmas story as it might unfold today—full of interruptions, uncertainty, and ordinary people navigating an extraordinary moment. It’s a reminder that faith doesn’t require perfect timing or polished circumstances. God entered the chaos then, and He still enters it now. If you...

What happens after God reveals something you can’t ignore? In this episode, we’re talking about the uncomfortable middle space that follows conviction and clarity — the place where the mask comes off, but the new version of you hasn’t fully formed yet. This episode explores what the Bible and real life teach us about identity after revelation , why God doesn’t rush transformation, and how to live...

This year’s word isn’t about hustling harder, setting unrealistic resolutions, or pretending everything’s fine. It’s REVEAL . In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , Rachael talks about why the things we hide—out of fear, shame, or “I’m fine” energy—end up having way more power than they should. From faith struggles and burnout to unspoken fears and old patterns, hiding might feel safer… bu...

Ever prayed a prayer so messy, rambling, or unintentionally hilarious that you wished heaven didn’t have playback? Welcome to Awkward Prayers Anonymous — the episode for anyone who has ever stuttered through a sentence, forgotten what they were saying mid-prayer, or worried their prayer sounded more like a chaotic voice memo than a holy moment. In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , we unp...

Is your soul sprinting while your faith is wheezing behind you, begging for a water break? Same. In this episode of Faith It ‘Til You Make It , Rachael gets real about the chaos of busy seasons—when your calendar is full, your brain is fried, and your spirit feels like it’s barely hanging on. From the guilt we carry over spiritual inconsistency to the micro-moments that can re-anchor us to God’s p...

Obedience—it’s a word that can make even seasoned believers squirm. Too often we hear it and think rules, restrictions, obligation . But what if obedience is actually an invitation into deeper trust, freedom, and transformation? In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It , Rachael unpacks the true meaning of obedience in scripture, showing how it’s rooted in relationship, not legalism. From Abra...

Ever felt that subtle nudge in your spirit—the one you conveniently ignore? In this episode of Faith It 'Til You Make It , we’re diving deep into the world of spiritual red flags, or as I like to call them, “Holy Hesitations.” These aren’t the dramatic, neon-sign moments; they’re the quiet whispers from God. We’ll unpack what Holy Hesitations really are, why we tend to ignore them, and how those t...

In this episode of Faith It Til You Make It , we unpack the wild ride that begins the moment you say yes to Jesus. From the trash-bag honesty of salvation to the diamond-in-the-rough grind of sanctification, this episode dives deep into what it really means to be set apart, stretched, and spiritually refined. Through personal stories, pruning analogies, and a whole lot of grace, we explore how sur...

In this episode, Rachael explores the journey of faith through the lens of the biblical story of David, emphasizing the difference between being anointed and appointed. She shares her personal experiences in ministry, the challenges of waiting for God's timing, and the importance of remaining faithful and prepared during the waiting period. Rachael encourages listeners to trust in God's process an...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood dynamics in the Christian faith: the difference between religion and relationship. Rachael shares personal stories—from awkward youth group encounters to Harry Potter-induced church trauma—and how those moments shaped her journey toward an authentic connection with God. You’ll hear how trust, communication, and giving form the founda...

This episode, we wrestle with the tension between spiritualgrace and lowercase petty—especially in the wild world of social media. From Holy Spirit seatbelt moments to ugly crying on the couch, this episode is all about finding peace in the petty. This episode is for anyone who’s ever typed a message they didn’t send, struggled to love someone who misunderstood them, or felt the tension between tr...

In this episode, Rachael dives into the two ways people often come to faith: through the heart or through the head. Whether you cried your way into Christianity or reasoned your way there like a spiritual Sherlock Holmes, this episode is for you. We explore what it means to be convicted emotionally vs. intellectually, how our relationship with God shifts depending on whether we’re praisers, pleade...

In this raw and redemptive episode, Rachael shares her deeply personal journey from spiritual skepticism to soul-level surrender. From a chaotic childhood marked by addiction and instability, to a heartbreaking miscarriage and a failed marriage, she walks us through the messy middle of life where faith felt distant and hope seemed naïve. But through unexpected love, a second chance at motherhood,...

Have you ever felt lost in the chaos of life? Well, you’re not alone. Welcome to  Faith It 'Til You Make It , the podcast where humor and grace come together to help navigate life’s messy moments. Join me, Rachael, as I navigate the intersect of where faith meets the messy life. With every episode, we’ll explore real-life inspiration, tackle navigating adversity, and embrace the beauty of livi...