It’ll Always Be Fun with Brooke and Miranda

This week, we are honored to welcome Deb Adkins to It’ll Always Be Fun! for a powerful and hope-filled conversation about vision, faith, and persevering through hard seasons. Drawing from Habakkuk 2:2, Deb shares what it means to write the vision and make it plain—even when life doesn’t look anything like what you hoped for. With honesty and grace, she talks about walking through deep loss, trusti...

Changing your mind doesn’t mean you failed, lacked faith, or heard God wrong. Sometimes it simply means you’re growing. In this Monday Minute, we talk about the freedom to pivot, reassess, and choose a new direction without shame. Proverbs 4:18 reminds us that the path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. As the light increases, clarity increa...

We’re so often tempted to treat new seasons like revolutions—big declarations, dramatic changes, and pressure to reinvent everything all at once. But what if growth doesn’t require a complete overhaul? What if it starts with something softer? In this episode, we talk about resetting and recentering—not by burning everything down, but by gently returning to what matters most. We explore the idea of...

We’re often drawn to moments that feel big, loud, and emotionally charged—but a faithful life isn’t built on intensity alone. In this Monday Minute, we talk about choosing stability over emotional highs and learning to value the quiet strength of consistency. Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 14:33 that God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. That peace is often found not in chaos or extr...

We can’t quite believe it’s already been ten months. In this episode, we take time to look back on some of our favorite moments from the past ten months—the laughter, the growth, the unexpected turns, and the ways God has shown up in quiet and faithful ways. We talk honestly about how surreal it feels to mark this milestone, reflect on what this season has meant to us, and share our hopes as we st...

So many of us live as if rest is something we have to deserve—after the work is done, the expectations are met, and everyone else is taken care of. But Jesus invites us into something radically different. In Matthew 11:28, He doesn’t call the strong or the put-together—He calls the weary, the burdened, and the worn out. In this Monday Minute, we talk about the kind of rest that isn’t earned throug...

Elizabeth doesn’t get nearly enough credit in the Christmas story. While Mary is carrying the miracle, Elizabeth is the one who sees it, celebrates it, and speaks life over it. In this episode, we talk about Elizabeth as the original hype girl—the woman who recognized God at work and wasn’t afraid to rejoice out loud. We also talk about how different seasons of life can make us feel left out, over...

This Christmas, we’re letting our kids tell the story. From ages 10 to 19, they read Luke 2 and remind us that the heart of Christmas doesn’t fade as we grow older—it deepens. There’s something powerful about hearing the familiar words of Scripture spoken by voices still learning, growing, and believing. No commentary. No extras. Just the Christmas story read with sincerity, reverence, and quiet j...

Hope doesn’t always arrive with fireworks or instant answers. Sometimes it comes softly—almost unnoticed—while we’re still sitting in the dark. In this Monday Minute, we reflect on Isaiah’s promise that light shines even when the way forward feels unclear. If you’ve been waiting, weary, or wondering where God is at work, this short encouragement is a reminder that His hope is steady, faithful, and...

In week three of our Christmas series, Brooke and Miranda pause to reflect on Mary — a humble servant whose strength was anything but loud. We talk about the kind of courage it takes to say “yes” when the future is uncertain, the strength required to carry a calling no one else can fully understand, and the beauty of trusting God in quiet, unseen ways. When angels appeared to the shepherds, the go...

In this week’s Christmas-themed Monday Minute, Brooke reflects on Isaiah 9:2 — “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” The Christmas story reminds us that hope didn’t burst onto the scene all at once. It arrived quietly — in waiting, in darkness, in the ordinary — and changed everything. If this season feels heavy or slow, this minute is for you. God’s light often comes the same...

Christmas Series | Week 2: Traditions, Tinsel & Letting Go In week two of our Christmas series, Brooke and Miranda unwrap the world of holiday traditions — the ones we treasure, the ones we’ve outgrown, and the ones we’ve released with grace. From childhood memories to new rhythms, we talk about how traditions shape us… and how sometimes, without meaning to, we let them hold too much weight. T...

This week’s Monday Minute is a gentle breath of peace in the middle of December’s whirlwind. Christmas can feel busy, messy, emotional, or just plain overwhelming — but Emmanuel meets us right there in the middle of the chaos. In today’s short encouragement, Brooke reminds us that Jesus didn’t wait for calm conditions to enter the world; He stepped straight into the noise, the need, and the ordina...

It’s officially Christmas season… but if we’re being honest? It doesn’t always feel merry and bright. This week, Brooke and Miranda kick off their Christmas series by talking about the beauty of Immanuel—God with us—even on the days when our to-do lists win, the cookies burn, or we cry in our cars. (Yes… plural. It’s been a week. 😂) They chat about how Christmas is really about connection, not pe...

This week’s Monday Minute is a gentle reminder from Luke 12:7 that God is in every single detail of our lives. Jesus tells us that even the hairs on our head are numbered — not to overwhelm us, but to assure us that nothing about us goes unnoticed by Him. God doesn’t overlook the small things; He delights in them. The quiet moments. The hidden worries. The simple joys. The seemingly ordinary parts...

We’re wrapping up our gratitude series with a lighter, joy-filled episode—because sometimes the best way to remember God’s goodness is to laugh, swap stories, and talk about the simple things that make life sweet. This week, we chat about the things we love about Thanksgiving, play a little bit of this or that and talk about the everyday joys we often overlook. It’s easy to see gratitude in the bi...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🧡 On this special Thankful Thursday, we’re reflecting on Psalm 107:1: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever.” Today’s episode is all about living a legacy of gratitude — the kind of thankfulness that doesn’t just stay in our hearts, but overflows into the lives of the people around us. Gratitude that gets passed on. Gratitude that...

This week, we’re slowing down and leaning into a season we all know too well: waiting. Whether we’re waiting on answers, healing, clarity, or doors to open, Scripture shows again and again that God does some of His deepest work in the in-between. In this episode, we talk about: • The surprising beauty of waiting in the Bible • What it looks like to choose trust when you can’t yet see the outcome •...

This week on Thankful Thursday, we’re leaning into a season most of us would skip if we could: the waiting. Whether you’re praying for clarity, longing for change, or holding onto hope for something you can’t yet see, waiting can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, and slow. But Romans 12:12 gives us a posture to hold onto in the meantime: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in pr...

✨ Monday Minute: When It Feels Too Heavy ✨ Some days the weight of it all just feels like too much—too many worries, too many what-ifs, too much to hold on your own. This Monday Minute is a gentle reminder that you were never meant to carry it alone. Jesus says, “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” When it feels too heavy, you can set it down. He’s strong enoug...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversation about miscarriage. Please listen with care. This week we sit down with our dear friend—and fellow worship leader—Chad Dodson for an honest, tender, and hope-filled conversation about gratitude when life feels painfully heavy. Chad shares about leading worship just after his wife suffered a miscarriage, and how singing praise to Jesus became the o...

“Do everything without grumbling and arguing.” — Philippians 2:14 (CSB) This Thankful Thursday is all about perspective—choosing gratitude when grumbling feels easier. We all have those moments when frustration wants the final word, but gratitude shifts our focus back to God’s goodness. When we stop to thank Him, even in the middle of the mess, we start to see how joy and gratitude can grow right...

✨ Monday Minute: Faith Over Feelings ✨ Some days faith feels easy. Other days, our feelings try to take the lead. This Monday Minute is a gentle reminder that our faith isn’t built on how we feel—it’s built on who God is. When emotions shift, His truth stays steady. So even when your heart wavers, keep choosing faith over feelings. Because peace comes when trust wins. 🌿

We’re kicking off our November Gratitude Series by slowing down to notice the little things — the small, simple moments that remind us God is near. ☀️ In this episode, we talk about what it means to be grateful in all things — not just the easy ones. Miranda shares about walking through Meniere’s disease, we reflect on how Jesus both lifts our heads and anchors our hearts, and Brooke shares how gr...

✨ Thankful Thursday: Gratitude in the Small Stuff ✨ Sometimes gratitude isn’t about the big moments—it’s about the little ones we rush right past. In this first Thankful Thursday, we’re talking about finding joy in the small stuff: a hot cup of coffee, a kind word, a quiet drive, a prayer answered in an unexpected way. When we slow down long enough to notice, we start to see God’s goodness every...