Faith Over Iced Coffee

Mindset Matters What if the biggest battle you’re facing isn’t your circumstances—but the story you’re telling yourself about them? In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina shares a heartfelt conversation about mindset, faith, heartbreak, chronic illness, grief, and healing. Together, we’ll explore how our thoughts shape the way we experience life’s challenges and why our worth should n...

In this heartfelt episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina reflects on what truly matters in life — not titles, money, or status, but how we love, support, and treat others. Through faith, personal experiences, and scripture, this episode is a reminder to lead with kindness, compassion, and purpose every single day.

Hi friends, and welcome to Faith Over Iced Coffee. In this episode, I’m introducing myself and sharing the heart behind why I created this podcast. I’m a mom of three, working full-time, traveling for work, balancing motherhood, faith, career, and all the beautiful chaos life brings. I definitely don’t have it all together, but I’m learning to walk through life with grace, faith, honesty, and a lo...

In this heartfelt return episode of Faith and Rice Coffee, Cristina opens up about the silent struggles so many people carry behind closed doors. From anxiety and depression to emotional exhaustion and loneliness, this conversation is a reminder that not every battle is visible. This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder to check on your loved ones, lead with empathy, and remember that even th...

In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the most common questions I get—“What do you do for a living?”—and the deeper conversation that always seems to follow. From working as a nurse to transitioning into the bone marrow transplant and cell therapy space, I’ve built a career I truly love. But with that passion also comes assumptions… especially around motherhood, travel, and the idea of “mom...

In Part 2 of this deeply honest conversation, Cristina moves from the breaking point into the rebuilding. After opening up about a raw moment in motherhood, she reflects on what it truly means to raise strong-willed children with both love and boundaries. Through faith, practical parenting shifts, and personal growth, Cristina shares how she’s learning to guide—not break—her children while also gi...

In this deeply raw and emotional episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina opens up about a moment that shook her as a mother—questioning if she was enough for her own child. From navigating strong-willed behavior to battling guilt, comparison, and emotional exhaustion, this episode dives into the realities of parenting that aren’t often talked about. Through faith, reflection, and practical shi...

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina explores discernment and how God works through quiet nudges, not loud answers. A reminder that even when it doesn’t make sense, He is always guiding you.

In this midweek episode, Cristina shares a gentle reminder to pause, reset, and refocus. After a busy work trip and time with family, she reflects on the importance of taking small breaks to recharge and coming back with a clearer, more positive mindset. This episode also highlights the power of gratitude—recognizing that even the smallest things we have are blessings someone else may be praying f...

There are moments when we feel distant from God—not because we’ve stopped believing, but because life, distractions, and quiet spiritual battles pull us away. In this deeply honest episode, Cristina opens her heart and shares her recent struggle with staying rooted in faith, even when she longs to be closer to Him. Through powerful scripture from Isaiah 49 and Psalm 145, she reflects on the unwave...

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina reflects on the powerful influence of the people we surround ourselves with. From a childhood lesson about “guilty by association” to biblical wisdom on choosing wise companions, this conversation explores how our circle can shape our character, faith, and direction in life. A gentle reminder that the right people don’t just walk beside us—they h...

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina opens up about the tension many working parents feel between career, family, and personal identity. After receiving a comment questioning how she balances work and motherhood, Cristina reflects on anxiety, work ethic, and the example we set for our children. Through faith and Scripture, she explores why loving your work does not mean loving your...

Gaslighting. Future faking. Love bombing. Situationships. Modern dating has created an entire dictionary of emotional manipulation — but are we more aware, or just more confused? In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina breaks down: • The difference between gaslighting and future faking • How emotional manipulation shows up in relationships • Why confusion has become normalized in moder...

Is there something you’ve been called to do… but fear keeps stopping you? In this episode, Cristina shares what finally pushed her to press record after years of hesitation — and why your biggest obstacle may not be other people, but yourself. This is a conversation about courage, calling, community, and trusting Christ more than public opinion. Maybe the dream isn’t ego. Maybe it’s obedience.

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, we’re reflecting on Lent in the age of instant everything — a season of fasting, prayer, and spiritual discipline in a culture built on convenience and instant gratification. What does the 40 days of Lent look like in modern life? How do we slow down, practice intentional living, and grow in faith when everything around us moves so fast? If you’re looking...

Some seasons aren’t dramatic. They’re just exhausting. In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, I’m sharing what it looks like to feel mentally wiped before 8am, transition from motherhood to leadership and back again, and wrestle with the guilt of not having the energy to do “all the things” — including opening my Bible. This isn’t a preachy episode. It’s not a productivity reset. It’s not five...

Some of us don’t hold back when we love. We pour deeply. We show up consistently. We become the steady one, the encourager, the strong one people lean on. We give without keeping score — not because we’re trying to prove something, but because it’s simply who we are. But what happens when the giver quietly feels unseen? In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, I’m talking about operating in extr...

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, we talk about staying true to who you are in a world that constantly pressures you to change. From navigating comparison and competition to protecting your character, work ethic, and values, this conversation explores how releasing the need to compete and trusting God with your path leads to real peace. If you’ve ever felt pressure to keep up, fit in, or...

In this episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, Cristina shares a heartfelt reflection on being a working parent while walking faithfully with Christ. From mom guilt to grace, seasons of balance, and finding God in the everyday, this episode is for any parent trying to hold career, family, and faith together — sincerely, even when it’s not perfect.

In the very first episode of Faith Over Iced Coffee, host Cristina Michele shares the heart behind the podcast and why faith must come first — even in the busiest, fullest seasons of life. As a full-time working mom, Cristina reflects on the tension between career, motherhood, ambition, and faith, and why following Christ isn’t something reserved for quiet moments or slower seasons. Faith isn’t ad...