Get Ready With God

this one’s about why i’ve been scared to quote scripture, why spiritual content can get tricky, and why shame-free faith still sometimes means rules. nuanced? yes. always. let’s talk about it.

This episode is all about the tiny, forgettable moments that somehow feel the most sacred. I’m sharing a story from a holiday dinner, some thoughts on why I started this podcast in the first place, and a reminder that God often shows up in the places we’re most likely to overlook.

Suffering feels familiar. Faith feels risky. What if we’re clinging to the struggle because we’re afraid of what the light might ask of us? This episode is about that fear—and the grace that meets us when we name it.

The world feels heavy right now. But this is the world we have. This episode is a call to resist complacency, embrace hope, and move forward with light, faith, and action.

What do you do when belief doesn’t feel possible? This episode explores the grief of faith that goes quiet—and the hope that it will return.

A viral video reminded me why I don’t post negative content. In this episode, I reflect on the difference between naming the problem and planting the solution—and why I’ve chosen to live in the light.

It’s hard when people we love believe differently than we do—especially when those beliefs used to match. Today, I’m reflecting on what it means to build faith in community, while also learning how to hold it on your own. Because building faith can be a group project… but maintaining it? That’s personal.

Today’s devotional is an honest reflection on grace, compassion, and how we treat each other. Are we sometimes expecting more from people than even God does? Let’s talk about what it means to extend the grace we so deeply hope to receive.

Today we’re going there—talking about the real and painful presence of hypocrisy in Christianity. If you’ve felt the dissonance, the grief, or the frustration, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about what we can do, starting with personal accountability and realignment.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't being able—it's being willing. I'm sharing a quote that's been stuck in my head about how God can make the willing able, but can't make the able willing, and why that might be the most important thing to understand when life feels impossible. Whether you're unable to get out of bed, choose faith, or find hope—what if willingness is literally all we need to bring to...

Gratitude is like drinking water: everyone tells you to do it, and when it works, it’s infuriating. Here’s why real gratitude (not the forced kind) actually changes things.

If you ever feel depressed, numb, or apathetic this one is for you! 

I value nutrition but eat a donut every day, I choose religion despite major conflicts with some beliefs, and honestly I'm tired of trying to make everything in my life perfectly line up. Sometimes the best solution to cognitive dissonance isn't changing your behavior or beliefs - it's just saying "I don't know" and accepting that not everything has to make perfect sense.

I'm literally the host of a podcast about finding divinity daily and I'm struggling to find it right now - feeling disconnected, apathetic, and not strongly guided. Here's the thing: it's totally normal to not feel that on-fire spiritual connection 24/7, and I think consistent effort builds you up to a level where you can trust yourself even in the in-between times.

There’s a difference between removing shame and calling something normal—and we don’t talk about that enough. Today I’m sharing a few thoughts on religious trauma, panic attacks, and why acceptance should be a path to healing, not a permission slip for suffering. No shame here, just soul-deep honesty. God loves you—and I really hope you believe that by the end of this episode.

Guilt gets a bad rap—and sometimes for good reason. But what if it’s not meant to shame you, just redirect you? Today we’re giving guilt a little PR makeover. From raw dogging meetings (yes, really) to grief guilt and mom guilt, we’re asking: what if guilt’s just a low tire pressure light for the soul? Let’s talk about it.

I'm so tired of having to rally every time life throws me a curveball - like can't I just coast for a minute?  But here's what I've learned: letting go of the life you thought you should have actually opens up space to enjoy the life you get to have (plot twist pending on that extreme wealth lesson though

Yes choosing to believe is possible, but it gets tiring. Let's talk about it! What if going all in (even when it's scary) might be the cold plunge your soul needs to stop feeling so exhausted by faith?

How do you raise kids with faith when you're not even sure what you believe yourself? Even if you've deconstructed your faith, maybe there are some core pieces (like knowing you're loved, that service matters, that you belong somewhere) that are still worth passing on as a starting point.

I'm diving into why those dark moments when you can't hear or feel God are so painful, and sharing what's helped me - like looking for historical evidence, trying new ways to connect, and sometimes just accepting His silent presence. My wise neighbor told me about grief: "nothing helps until something does, so try everything" - and I think the same applies to finding God in the silence.

You know how you can't go from walking around the block to running a marathon overnight?  I'm talking about how building spiritual capacity works exactly the same way - you need a comfortable "base pace" (for me it's prayer on hikes) and then you slowly add harder things instead of jumping from atheist to following every religious rule. If you're trying to figure out where you're at with faith, gi...

Can we talk about how emotional regulation is actually a spiritual practice? I'm diving into why I think we've gotten it twisted that you have to be moved to tears or have BIG emotions to feel connected to God - like what if He's actually speaking to you in those calm, neutral moments? If you're someone who rarely cries during spiritual moments and wondered if something's wrong with you, this one'...

Okay but like... does everything actually happen for a reason or are we just trying to make ourselves feel better when life gets messy? I'm diving into this big question because honestly, I don't think everything happens for a reason BUT I do think we can assign our own meaning to things (especially the painful stuff) and that's actually pretty powerful. My mantra is "it's more fun to believe" and...

Today I'm talking about how we can't always wait for someone to come rescue us from the awkward - sometimes we gotta create our own belonging by just showing up as ourselves, even when it's scary. What if we stopped waiting for permission to belong and just decided we already do?

It's more empowering to quietly live in alignment than to make proclamations for public consumption during our messy middle. Let your life be evidence enough—let your peace be the proof.