Girl Talk

Discerning God’s will can feel overwhelming — especially at the start of a new year. Is it about big decisions? Small ones? And how do you actually hear from God? In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk honestly about listening for God’s voice, learning to slow down, and discovering that God’s will is often revealed one faithful step at a time. From seasons of stoppi...

“Loving your neighbor doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be intentional.” Sometimes revival looks a less like a packed church and a lot more like knowing your neighbor’s name. In this episode of Girl Talk, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about the people God has already placed right around us - the ones across the street, next door, or a few houses down. It...

“Reflection isn’t about reliving failures—it’s about recognizing where God was faithful.” As the calendar flips from December to January, the girls talk honestly about something many of us feel but don’t always say out loud: the January blues. The holidays are over, the lights are down, the weather is gray, and suddenly the excitement is gone. Carol, Kelly, and...

Christmas isn’t all twinkle lights and matching pajamas — and honestly, neither is the original Christmas story. In this week’s episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia unwrap the mess of that first Christmas: a teenage girl with a world-shaking calling, a confused fiancé, a grueling journey under Roman oppression, no room at the inn, a stable full of animals, and a Savior who ch...

“Perfection is grabbing tight. Surrender is letting go.” Perfection steals joy faster than a toddler steals snacks. And this time of year? Whew. It creeps into our celebrations, our families, our expectations, and even our walk with Jesus. In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia get super honest about why we cling to perfection, what it exposes in our hearts, and how surrender frees...

Christmas comes fast, doesn’t it? One minute it’s fall leaves and football… the next it’s gift bags, school parties, and the constant feeling that you should be  doing more . This week, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk honestly about something we all feel: how hard it can be to slow down long enough to actually prepare our hearts for Jesus at Christmas. You’ll hear...

“Most of us want God’s will… as long as it looks like our will.” Some questions sound simple… until you try to live them out. This week, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia dive into the big one:  Is God really all we need… or do our lives quietly say otherwise? The ladies get honest about the things they run to for security, acceptance, and control — the peo...

“God won’t rush your healing — but He will walk every step of it with you.” Grief isn’t just funerals and tears — and that’s exactly where Carol, Kelly, and Tricia go this week. The girls sit down and get real about the kinds of grief most of us don’t even recognize: the loss of a dream, the ache of a wayward child, the shock of a diagnosis, the quie...

“You’re never too old, too busy, or too late for God to use your gifts.” Do you know what your spiritual gift is? This week, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about the gifts God gives each of us — not the kind you wrap up with a bow, but the kind that build up the body of Christ. The girls break down what spiritual gifts are (and aren’t), how to discover yours, and why u...

“Freedom is found when you stop gripping and start trusting.” Are you living  with abandon or with abandonment ? That’s the question we’re asking this week on Girl Talk . We’ve all had those moments that leave us feeling rejected, forgotten, or just plain not enough. Maybe it was a relationship that ended, a job that fell apart, or a season when life didn’t...

“When comfort becomes the goal, we stop growing.” – Kelly We live in a world that tells us comfort equals happiness. But what if chasing comfort actually pulls us away from the life God designed for us? This week, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia dig into the idea of comfort as an idol — how our desire for ease, safety, and control can distract us from the deeper peace that only co...

“Check the box without checking your spirit—that’s when burnout begins.” Are you burning bright for God—or just plain burned out? In this honest conversation, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about the tension between  doing for God and being with Him. From the myth of busyness to the power of self-reflection, they unpack how Jesus modeled rest, solitude, and depend...

“God is so much bigger than our parenting. He’s the perfect parent, even when we’re not.” How do we pass our faith on to our kids without forcing it—or tying our worth to whether or not they embrace it? In this conversation, Carol, Kelly and Tricia share their real-life stories about parenting teens, releasing control, and trusting God with the next generation. From c...

“Don’t compare your real life to someone else’s highlight reel online.” We all love a good group chat — the memes, the updates, the quick “praying for you” text. But today we’re asking: is online friendship really enough? Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about the difference between online connections and real-life friendships, why we can feel so connec...

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. What do you do when your teenager—or even your grown child—starts dating someone who doesn’t share their faith? Carol, Kelly, and Tricia get real about keeping communication open, learning to influence instead of control, and the power of prayer when it comes to your child’s...

“If you want to know God’s character, open His Word. He never changes.” What verses keep you steady when life feels shaky? In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia share the scriptures that ground their hearts and remind them who God is when everything else feels uncertain. The ladies talk about why God’s Word isn’t just comforting—it’s the foundation of...

“Sometimes the most Christlike response is simply to listen and love well.” How should Christians respond when tragedy strikes? Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about balancing truth and love, what righteous anger really means, and why listening matters. You’ll also hear practical ways to stay grounded in God’s Word and bring hope into hard conversations. If today’s epis...

“God can redeem anything—our story, their story, and every mistake in between.” “ Have I done enough? ” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question as a mom, you’re not alone. In this episode of  Girl Talk , Carol, Kelly, and Tricia get real about parenting kids through faith, mistakes, and milestones. From sending a kid off to college, to trusting Go...

“If you’re afraid to ask God about something, that may be a sign it’s become too important.” Retail therapy, 'prayer requests' that turn into gossip or just one more scroll through your social media algorithml; they're not that bad , right? Carol, Tricia and Kelly talk about the good things that become more important than God things and the 'no-big-deals' that create an uns...

“If you’re saying, ‘I won’t get caught,’ that’s a red flag. It’s time to talk to the Lord about it.” What if your worst moment was displayed on the big screen for the world to see? This episode of Girl Talk Podcast is all about how your life can change in just one second. Carol, Tricia and Kelly talk about how the "Coldplay couple"can teach us a few...

“Dream big, but let God be the author of those dreams.” Looking back at your twenties can feel like flipping through an old photo album—you remember the dreams, the heartbreaks, and the lessons that shaped who you are today. In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia share the advice they’d give their 20-year-old selves, from trusting God’s plan to choosing friends wis...

Mom guilt. We’ve all felt it—whether it’s the pressure to be the “perfect mom,” the weight of comparison, or the feeling that we’ll never measure up. In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia get real about where mom guilt comes from, why it’s such a sneaky weapon of the enemy, and how to fight back with truth and encouragement. From grocery store encounte...

Do you ever feel off and you can’t quite figure out why? You might be disconnected—from your people, your purpose, or even your own heart. In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia get honest about what disconnection looks like in their own lives and how they’ve learned to identify the red flags before hitting a breaking point. From the illusion of connection on social media to t...

“Forgiveness is not saying what they did was okay. It’s saying  I’m trusting God to handle this instead of me. ” How do you forgive someone without endorsing what they did? That’s the question Carol, Kelly, and Tricia are tackling this week on the Girl Talk Podcast. With honesty, biblical truth, and real-life examples, they explore how forgiveness doesn’t m...

“When you bump the cup, what spills out? Fill your life with God’s truth so it overflows in hard moments.” How much emotion should we show our kids—especially during a crisis? On this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about what it looks like to balance honesty with protection. Should we let our kids see us cry? How do we keep from passing along our anxiety? And what a...