Love Unscripted

What happens when you pray, trust God, and things still don’t work out the way you hoped? In tis episode, we’re having an honest talk about disappointment, unanswered prayers, grief, and learning to trust God even in the silence. This episode is for anyone wrestling with heartbreak, confusion, or unmet expectations and wondering if God is still good through it all. You are allowed to grieve. You a...

What if rest isn’t something you have to earn? In this episode of Love Unscripted, we’re talking about burnout, boundaries, and the pressure to be everything for everyone. From chronic illness to everyday exhaustion, we’re unpacking the guilt around rest and learning how trusting God sometimes looks like slowing down ◡̈ Follow me on instagram: @loveunscriptedpdcst

When things don’t work out, it’s easier to expect nothing than risk being hurt again. This episode is about the fear of hoping again, how disappointment changes you, and how to slowly open your heart back up without pretending you’re not hurting. follow me on instagram @loveunscriptedpdcst

Faith doesn’t have to look perfect to be real. In this episode, we dive into what it means to have faith without the aesthetic, when your quiet time happens in your car, your prayers are messy, or worship is just lying in bed letting the words wash over you. We talk about why God isn’t impressed by Instagram-worthy devotionals, how He sees your heart instead of your highlight reel, and why showing...

If the Holy Spirit lives inside of us, do we really still need church? In this message, we unpack why God’s plan has always centered around building His Church, not just individual believers. From King David to Acts 2, discover why being planted in the house of God isn’t optional, it’s essential. follow me on instagram @loveunscriptedpdcst

This is the final conversation in the Made to Reflect Him series, and we’re ending with truth, boldness, and surrender. In this episode, we’re talking about what real strength actually looks like. Not control. Not independence. Not striving. But obedience. Trust. Submission to God’s design. We unpack:• Why anger and control keep us in bondage• How surrender unlocks peace• The beauty and sacredness...

In this episode of Love Unscripted with Emma Lewis, we talk about what it really means to seek God, not just for what He can give us, but for who He is. We dive into the difference between asking God for things and learning how to pray with depth, surrender, and trust, using the prayers of Jesus and Paul as our guide. This episode is an invitation to go deeper, to shift our focus from chasing outc...

As we step into 2026, we’re invited into something powerful: a fresh start with God. In Part 1 of this episode, Emma shares a heartfelt message about new beginnings, realigning our priorities, and learning how to truly put God first, not just in words, but in daily life. This episode dives into what it means to seek God over things, to find righteousness, peace, and joy from the inside out, and to...

This is my birthday episode! No teaching. No outline. Just honesty. I’m sharing the real me behind the mic, the growth, the lessons, the healing, and what this past year has taught me about faith, rest, obedience, and becoming. Thank you for being here. 🤍 Here’s to still becoming, together.

Welcome to Love Unscripted! Today I’m joined by my close friend Jacob, a student at CSU in Charleston majoring in Engineering. Jacob is passionate about following Jesus, and in this episode we talk about what it really looks like to be a man of God in college. We discuss how God is moving on campus, faith in relationships, leadership, and staying rooted in your identity in Christ. We also dive int...

This week on Love Unscripted, we’re slowing down to rediscover the heart of Christmas. Beyond the lights, gifts, and busy schedules lies a quiet miracle, God stepping into our world through Jesus. In this episode, host Emma reflects on the beauty of simplicity, the gift we often forget to open, and the light of Christ that shines even in our darkest seasons. It’s a reminder that Christmas isn’t ab...

In this episode, we go back to the very beginning, the Garden of Eden, to understand God’s original design for womanhood. Before sin, shame, and confusion entered the world, God created a beautiful order: men and women equal in value, but given distinct roles that worked together in harmony. We talk about what it truly means for a woman to nurture, support, and build, and why biblical submission w...

In this first part of our series on biblical womanhood, we’re taking a deep, honest look at what it truly means to be a woman of God in a culture that’s completely confused about identity and purpose. Before we can talk about femininity today, we need to understand how we got here, and Part One lays the foundation. We walk through the history of feminism, the cultural shifts that blurred God’s des...

In this episode, Emma is talking about what it really looks like to stay grateful in every season of life, good, bad, and everything in between. Emma shares some personal moments, little lessons God’s been teaching her, and how choosing gratitude has helped her see things differently. Whether you’re in an amazing season or a hard and challenging one, I hope this episode feels like a friend remindi...

In today’s episode, Emma sits down with one of her favorite friends, Addie Lammers! She is a wise, joy-filled woman of God who carries so much peace and purpose. We talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus in business, relationships, and everyday life. From trusting God’s timing to navigating seasons of waiting, Addie shares the kind of wisdom that just anchors your soul. Whether you’re dream...

In this heartfelt episode of Love Unscripted, Emma sits down with worship leader, wife, and mom Destiny Barber to talk about worship that goes beyond the stage. From balancing family and ministry to finding God’s grace in motherhood, Destiny shares how surrender and faith have shaped her story. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that worship isn’t just something we sing, it’s the way we liv...

Why do anxiety, depression, and brokenness keep growing despite all the self-help, therapy, and medication? Emma breaks down how true healing begins when we stop relying on ourselves and start relying on Jesus. This episode explores the spiritual roots of mental health struggles and offers hope, guidance, and freedom through faith. Perfect for anyone seeking lasting peace and transformation. Follo...

In this powerful episode of Love Unscripted, Emma Lewis unpacks a topic that’s everywhere right now , “spooky season.” From horror movies to haunted houses, culture says it’s “just for fun.” But what if darkness isn’t something to play with? Emma dives deep into Scripture to reveal how the enemy uses entertainment to desensitize us and how believers can walk boldly in the light of Christ. You’ll h...

We’re living in a world that talks about mental health more than ever before, yet people are more anxious, depressed, and confused than ever. In this episode of Love Unscripted, Emma Lewis opens up a raw and real conversation about where the Church fits in, why culture’s version of “healing” keeps failing, and how Jesus still brings peace to the mind just like He brings healing to the body. This i...

Today on Love Unscripted, Emma sits down with Talia Ritcher, a high school senior from Charleston, SC, to talk about her powerful journey with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). Talia opens up about navigating an invisible illness, learning to listen to her body, and finding purpose even when life slows down. Through the ups and downs, she’s discovered that God’s strength shines bri...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most important questions for every believer: Do we truly know Jesus, or just a version we’ve created based on feelings and culture? From “feminist Jesus” to “gay Jesus” to “progressive Jesus,” our world has shaped countless counterfeits, but the real Christ is found in Scripture, not emotion. We’ll talk about why so many Christians build their faith on...

Waiting can feel like silence. Like God has forgotten. But what if the waiting isn’t punishment, it’s preparation? In this episode, we get honest about the ache of unanswered prayers, the doubt that creeps in when life feels paused, and the lies that whisper “you’re behind.” Together, we’ll uncover how to lean into God’s timing, stop comparing timelines, and grow roots of faith right in the middle...

Today on Love Unscripted, I’m so excited to welcome Ciarrah Lindsay, whose story is marked by grace, redemption, and joy. Born in Switzerland, she’s also lived in Uganda and the U.S., and now serves at Seacoast Church. Ciarrah shares her journey through shame, lust, brokenness and the healing and freedom she’s found in Jesus. We talk about: growing up as a pastor’s kid, how COVID became a turning...

Today I sat down with Tara Banks writer, worship pastor, and storyteller of God’s faithfulness. Tara shares her journey of writing in secret for 15 years, the day she lost every word she had written, and how that loss became the spark for her first book, Waiting on Wonders . We dive into her latest book, Finding Everyday Fruit , the lessons she’s learned from decades of leading worship, and how to...

In this episode, Emma sits down with Julie Keating, an elder at her church and a passionate health advocate to talk about faith, health struggles, and the legacy of trusting God through every season. Julie shares her testimony, her journey through chronic illness, and the lessons she’s learned as a mom and mentor. This conversation will leave you encouraged, challenged, and reminded that God’s gra...