Ava

Holy and Honest

Religion EN ↓ 21 episodes

Holy and Honest is a podcast for those navigating life's challenges of heartbreak, healing, identity, and learning how to trust God when things don't turn out as you had hoped. Each episode blends honesty, biblical truth, and real-life advice for anyone growing in their relationship with God while figuring out adulthood. If you're learning how to trust God again, rebuild after a broken relationship, or simply Scripture that meets you where you are, then you're in the right place.

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Ava

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

EP 21: God's Love Doesn't Need To Be Earned & How Reality TV Affects Our Character 05.07.2026

Sometimes when we fail or mess up, we feel as though we need to earn back God's love for where we fell short. We have to punish ourselves and we end up convincing ourselves that God is angry with so we must do something to make him love us again. What if I told you that he has never stopped loving you? Even after you've gossiped, cursed, lied, were involved in sexual immorality, etc. He ha...

EP 20: You Don't Have The Authority To Change Anyone 26.06.2026

Have you ever felt like it was your mission or duty to change someone in their wrong doings and ways? Has it ever felt frustrating seeing someone being led on the path to hell instead of righteousness so you felt like you needed to step in and control the way they're acting or change the situation? What if I told you the pressure and weight doesn't lie on you but rather it's in God&#39...

EP 19: God Stays True To His Promises - Stay Patient 29.05.2026

Have you ever felt like God wasn't answering your prayers? Maybe you've been extra impatient and desperate for the desires on your heart to come true and be blessed by God but it hasn't happened yet? God stays true to his promises. he's never late or early. He's always on time. Ask God to correct your heart posture to stay focused on his wonderful and beautiful gifts that he ha...

EP 18: Why The Waiting Season Transforms You Into The Person God Called You To Be 22.05.2026

The waiting season can be unbearable, uncomfortable and frustrating. Trust me, I get it. I've been down this road more times than I can count. However, after the season is over I'm able to see the fruits that God bore inside of me, allowing me to transform into the person he has called me to be. The patience, the trials, the challenges; they all are apart of the process of sanctification T...

EP 17: More Than a Label: Worshiping God, Not Religion 17.04.2026

Have you ever felt disconnected or judged by your brothers and sisters in Christ because of different practices or beliefs? At the end of the day we're all children of God, not of religion. We're called to love each other as Christ loves us. John 13: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.   By this everyone will know that you are my...

EP 16: Temporary Fixes & Chasing Things That Leave You Empty 10.04.2026

Have you ever chased something that left you unsatisfied and longing for more? Maybe it was attending a concert you spent so long looking forward to and now you have to continue dealing with the challenges of life after the concert is over. Maybe it's buying a plane ticket and taking a vacation because it will be nice to relax and be joyful for a few days. We tend to forget the reality of our...

EP 15: What is Holy Week and What is its significance? 03.04.2026

Holy Week, what is it? In today's episode we will go through the explanations of each day leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

EP 14: Am I Ready for What I’m Praying For? 27.03.2026

The waiting season can be challenging. Whether you're waiting to hear back from your dream job, you're waiting on God to give you your spouse, you're waiting for a breakthrough: God is preparing you for the blessing. He's not delaying or holding back on giving you the desires of your heart, you have to be prepared to handle what He's going to bless you with. He's calling yo...

EP 13: Did God Fail You... Or Was It Your Expectation? 20.03.2026

We all expect a lot from people, things, experiences, and God himself. Eventually, after some time, those expectations turn into an idol, replacing our faith and turning into a disappointing outcome. We need to learn how to give our situations to God, trust that He will bring forth the desires of our heart and that he will never fail us.

EP 12: When Your Mind Is at War: Overcoming Spiritual Battles With God 06.03.2026

We all struggle with temptation and at some point, spiritual warfare. Our day to day lives constantly challenge us when having to discern between situations and unexpected circumstances. In this episode I express the hope in overcoming spiritual battles and the ability we all have, given to us by the grace of God to fight these battles because... we're not in it alone.

EP 11: I don't have to understand everything, I just have to trust 28.02.2026

In this episode, I express the struggles that I endure with my faith such as trusting in God's plan and vision for me, accepting that I don't have to understand everything and realizing that its not all about me.

EP 10: LENT REFLECTIONS (How I'm Preparing & What I'll Be Doing) 23.02.2026

This episode is a little in the best way possible. We're catching up on how Lent has been unfolding in my life — from coffee shop conversations and feeling “seen,” to learning what it really means to be loud and proud about my faith. I’m sharing the practices that are helping me stay rooted in Jesus, thoughts boundaries, and the small ways God has been nudging my heart lately. If you’re naviga...

EP 9: I'm Tired of Being The Strong One 13.02.2026

This episode is not polished. I talk about what it feels like to constantly put on a brave face for someone who rarely ever shares her emotions, what it's like to hold everything in due to the fear of being a burden, and, lastly, what it feels like when healing isn't linear. I'm okay but then suddenly I'm not, and somehow, thats okay too. This episode includes: -Delayed heartbreak...

EP 8: I Got What I Wanted… Why Am I Still Empty? 06.02.2026

Getting the things we want — whether it’s relationships, milestones, or even concert tickets — doesn’t actually fill the deeper spaces in our hearts. I talk about what it feels like to look “okay” on the outside while still struggling internally, learning to stop seeking fulfillment in people or experiences, and choosing to run to Jesus first instead of chasing temporary happiness. If you’ve ever...

EP 7: Early Church Life vs. Where I'm at Now in my Spiritual Journey 30.01.2026

As I began navigating my way back to my faith Sophomore year of college as well as post-break up, I decided to reflect back on life's challenges with my faith and relationship with Jesus, from my baptism as a baby to where I am now. This episode is an honest reflection on what it really means to follow Jesus—beyond routine, comfort, or checking boxes. I’m sharing my journey back to the Catholi...

EP 6: Faith, Insecurity, Winter Slowness & Finding My Way Back 23.01.2026

No outline. No plan. Just me YAPPING. In this episode, I talk about insecurity, healing after a hard season, leaning back into faith, winter routines, graduation, and learning to be okay with slower days. From prayer and scripture to graduation season and life after a breakup, this is a gentle reminder that healing isn’t linear—and you’re allowed to take your time. A faith-filled reminder that the...

EP 5: I STAYED LONGER THAN I SHOULD HAVE ( a lesson God taught me) 16.01.2026

It's not easy for us to discern situations & relationships if we're being held under manipulation tactics. We may believe we're doing the right thing until that very thing costs us our peace and relationship with God. Staying too long doesn’t mean you were weak — it means you were hopeful. In this episode, I talk about the guilt, discernment, obedience, and what happens when our fo...

EP 4: GOD CAN'T BLESS WHAT YOU REFUSE TO RELEASE 09.01.2026

Don’t Stay Where You’re Comfortable Comfort can keep us stuck in places that don't serve whether it be relationships, environments, jobs, or friendships, we choose what feels good and necessary although it doesn't align with God's plan for us. We fail to realize that God has GREATER things in store for us but we don't want to step out of our bubble to see what that special blessing...

EP 3: People Pleasing vs. God Pleasing 02.01.2026

We all want to impress that boy or girl or that friend you really want to gain approval from. However, the only approval you need is from God. We've come to terms that the people we'll meet in this life are the ones we need to dumb ourselves down for to meet their expectations. God is the only one who you need to be making proud. He is the one who designed us perfectly AND individually. We...

EP 2: God Didn't Make A Mistake Creating You 29.12.2025

It's a constant struggle trying to compete with all the noise and chaos on social media. From fitness influencers to models, it's hard to not feel as though we desperately NEED to look exactly like the people we're scrolling past on instagram or TikTok. We tend to get frustrated questioning why God made us the way that we are but the truth is, God didn't make a mistake creating you...

FIRST EPISODE: The Blessing Of A Lesson 27.12.2025

Navigating breakups, faith, and your relationship with Jesus can be tough. After reading Mel Robbins book, "The Let Them Theory" I dove deeper into the understanding of accepting people for who they are and not causing more hurt to yourself by begging for love that can't be given. We want so badly to be loved by those we believe are meant for us but, what if we chose to accept those...

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