Higher Hope with Adriane Stuebs

What does it look like to honor God in the everyday rhythm of cooking? Adriane shares her journey of preparing meals for a large family, offering practical meal prep tips, budget wisdom, and encouragement for making the kitchen a place of connection. From batch cooking to community meals, this episode reminds us that even the simplest acts can be meaningful.

Today's devo builds on Tuesday’s conversation with Katie and Farah, centering on Matthew 5:16 and what it really means to live it out. When work feels heavy, overwhelming, or unnoticed, our purpose doesn’t change. God is still present in the middle of it all—and even in the ordinary, we’re called to shine.

What’s it really like to work with your family? Adriane sits down with her daughters, Katie Ryan and Farah Stuebs, to spill the good, the hard, and the hilarious moments of running Shine Realty together. From heartwarming client wins to laugh-out-loud office stories, this episode gives an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at mixing family with business. Check out the Show Notes for this episode!h...

In this Friday Devo, Adriane reflects on Tuesday’s powerful conversation with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith. Their story is a moving reminder of what it looks like to keep Christ at the center of a marriage through every season. Adriane dives deeper into the importance of building your relationship on a strong spiritual foundation, seeking God together, and allowing Him to guide your love, communic...

What happens when the person you trust most breaks that trust? Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith share the painful discovery that nearly ended their marriage—and the unexpected path that led them toward healing and reconciliation. After sensing a growing disconnect in their relationship, Joanna uncovered Matthew’s lifelong struggle with pornography, forcing both of them to confront deep hurt, difficult...

What if your mission field isn’t across the ocean- but right across the street? Building off Sarah’s episode from earlier this week, we talk about what it really means to live missionally. From foreign countries to your neighborhood coffee shop, God calls us to serve wherever we are. This episode explores how everyday faithfulness, simple conversations, and open hearts can become powerful ministry...

In this episode, Sarah shares about her experience teaching in China and how that season deeply shaped her life and faith. She reflects on the unexpected challenges of returning home after COVID, the adjustments that followed, and how God has been guiding her through uncertainty. Sarah also shares about what the future may hold and how this journey continues to transform her perspective and callin...

In this Friday devotional follow-up to our interview with Heidi Black, we dive into Malachi 3:17 and explore what it truly means to be treasured by God. You’re not a tool, an employee, or a burden- you are a precious jewel in His eyes. Jesus went to the cross out of love, not obligation, and this episode reminds us that God cherishes us deeply, personally, and eternally.

Jewelry is more than what meets the eye. Heidi Black shares how she got started, what most people don’t know about the industry, and simple ways to keep your pieces looking their best. A fun, honest look at business, beauty, and building something meaningful. Check out the Show Notes for this episode https://www.housesthatshine.com/blog/behind-the-bling-heidi-black/

On this Friday devo, we’re digging deeper into this week’s conversation with Kim and exploring what the Bible says about flowers in Gospel of Matthew chapter 6. Flowers are sustained by forces greater than themselves. We may plant and water, but it’s God who gives the growth. Before beauty ever breaks through the soil, strength is forming underground. The same is true in our faith. Sometimes God i...

When life changed suddenly, Kim Kornstedt chose to plant something new. In this inspiring episode, she shares how her flower farm thrived in the midst of grief, while she continued her career in occupational therapy. Now, she integrates flowers into her therapy work, creating spaces for healing in the most tangible ways. This conversation is a reminder that purpose often grows from the hardest sea...

Clothes are fun. Fashion is creative. But what is God actually looking at? In this episode, we expand on our conversation with Christina Pickett and shift the focus from what we wear on the outside to what’s happening on the inside. Rooted in Proverbs 31:30, we unpack the truth that charm fades and beauty shifts- but a heart that fears the Lord is what truly matters. Our best efforts will never ma...

Behind every rack of clothes at Brightter Boutique is a story of community, confidence, and creativity. Cristina Pickett opens up about her journey into fashion, the challenges of running a local business, and how she helps every customer feel their best. From style tips to small-town business wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves fashion and connection. Check out this episode...

Earlier this week, we talked all things reading- how books can inspire us, challenge us, and even change us. But today, we’re talking about the most important book of all. The Bible isn’t just a collection of stories or information. It doesn’t just give us knowledge- it gives us wisdom. And true biblical wisdom doesn’t start with knowing more… it starts with knowing God. In this devotional, we unp...

Reading doesn’t have to be a chore. In this episode, Missy McKenna of  Read Where You’re Planted  shares how she made reading fun, approachable, and pressure-free; leading her to read over 100 books in a year. We talk book recommendations, reading rhythms, and the freedom to stop reading books that just aren’t for you. Perfect for readers, former readers, and everyone in between.

In this short devotional, we build on Tuesday’s Downsizing conversation and shift our focus from what we own to what truly matters. Jesus reminds us to store up treasures in heaven- not on earth- because the things we accumulate can never go with us. This episode is an invitation to loosen our grip on stuff and tighten our grip on faith, purpose, and eternal hope.

In this episode, we talk about living with intention by letting go-downsizing, decluttering, and creating a home that truly works for you. From simplifying your spaces to organizing important documents, this conversation is about making room for peace, clarity, and what matters most in your everyday life.

In this short Friday devo, we reflect on this week’s conversation with Katie and talk about why our identity must be rooted in God- not our fitness goals, routines, or results. Fitness can be a gift, but it was never meant to define us. A reminder to anchor who we are in Christ first, and let everything else flow from that foundation.

What if your workout became the place you found confidence, community, and purpose? In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Katie- CycleBar spin instructor, realtor, and wife- for an honest, faith-filled conversation about how fitness became a turning point in her life far beyond the physical. Katie shares how stepping into fitness opened the door to meaningful community, personal growth, and d...

What if the strongest marriages aren’t built on feelings, but on faith? In this 5-Minute Friday devotional, we dive into God’s design for marriage through Ephesians 5, Proverbs 31, and other Biblical passages. This episode explores what it truly means to love and respect one another and how praying for your marriage can shift hearts, strengthen unity, and invite God into every season. A short, pow...

Amanda Haar is back by popular demand! In this episode, I’m joined again by the registered dietitian, hormone expert, mother of three, Christian yoga instructor, and health & life coach for an honest and empowering conversation all about  perimenopause . We break down what perimenopause actually is, the symptoms many women don’t realize are hormone-related, and how diet and exercise can either...

We’re excited to introduce something new- 5-Minute Friday devotionals . Every Friday, we’ll be sharing a short, Scripture-centered moment to help you pause, reset, and refocus your heart before the weekend. In today’s very first Friday devotional, we’re reflecting on Philippians 4:4–7 and the promise of a peace that surpasses all understanding. If anxiety has been loud or your mind has felt restle...

If you’re doing “all the right things” but still feeling stuck, this episode is for you. Back by popular demand- registered dietitian, hormone expert, Christian yoga instructor, and mom of three, Amanda Haar, returns to uncover the  unexpected  habits, stressors, and daily choices that can quietly help- or hurt- fertility. This conversation blends science, faith, and real-life wisdom to bring clar...

Every January, we promise ourselves we’ll do better, be better, try harder. And every year, many of those resolutions quietly fade- often leaving guilt and disappointment behind. In this episode, we’re shifting the focus from self-improvement to soul-rest. A reminder that your worth isn’t found in what you accomplish or fail to accomplish, but in Christ, who already paid it all. If you’re tired of...

In the midst of the lights, music, and busy schedules, it’s easy to forget what Christmas is truly about. In this special Christmas devotional episode, we pause to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas through a biblical lens—why Jesus came, what His birth means for us today, and how we can carry that truth into every season. Whether you’re listening by the tree or on a quiet walk, this episode...