It's Just Not Giving

The holidays are supposed to feel joyful… but what if they don’t? In this episode of IJNG Podcast, I talk honestly about what I’m calling Not So Holy Holidays — not because God isn’t holy, but because sometimes the season doesn’t feel holy to us. Sometimes it feels heavy. Sometimes it feels quiet. Sometimes it feels like survival. I share personally about grief, starting over, unmet expectations,...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Justine, we shift into a lighter but just as powerful space. We talk about obedience, faith, why God tests us, and what it really looks like to grow with Him in real time. This episode feels like sitting with your homegirl, laughing, learning, and discovering God together — no perfection, just honesty. If you’re in a season of becoming, trusting, and figuring thin...

In this powerful two-part conversation, I sit down with my friend Justine as she opens up about her journey back to Christ — from battling depression to facing deep trauma and still finding her way to forgiveness and healing. Her story is raw, honest, and full of grace. We talk about what it means to trust God again after pain, and how His love meets us right in the middle of our brokenness. This...

Sometimes control just isn’t giving… no matter how hard we plan, pray, or try to piece life together. I’ve realized there are moments we just won’t have all the answers. This week, I’m sharing what I’ve been learning about surrender, imposter syndrome, and the beauty of trusting God when it doesn’t make sense. We’ll talk about confusion, frustration, and what to do when you’re tired of not knowing...

In part two, we go deeper — talking about legacy, forgiveness, purity, and what it means to walk with God through every season. My grandmother’s wisdom and honesty are the kind that stay with you long after you listen.

In this first episode, I sit down with my great grandmother — the matriarch of our family — to talk about her story, her faith, and what it means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. From growing up in the foster system to raising generations with love and prayer, this conversation is a reminder that faith isn’t perfect, but it’s powerful.