Made to Shine

Today we have the honor of having my friend Stephanie Quayle. She is a country music artist and author of “Why Do We Stay? How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Freedom.” In this episode I ask some of Scripture’s hardest questions: How do you identify a toxic relationship? How do you help a loved one in a toxic relationship? Why you shouldn’t project your toxic relationship with someone else...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about can women be in ministry? What does the Bible say? I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my IRL friend, Katherine Grace Hall. She is the founder and creator of Everyday Scripture and an AMAZING Bible teacher. I literally had her come on to answer some of my personal toughest questions I have faced with the Bible. In this episode I ask some of Scripture’s hardest questions: What happens when we die? Did Jesus got into hell after He was killed on the Cross? Wh...

I’ve been off social for a month now. As some of you have seen, this past month has been filled with medical challenges. After coming off the high of an engagement, experiencing the news that I could potentially have bone cancer and/or an auto immune disorder was devastating- but man oh man, did I see God in the midst of all of those hospital appointments, blood tests, and bone scans like never be...

Today we have the honor of having BACK my friend Hailey Harward. You can’t make this up- right after I had her on Made to Shine a few weeks prior, she had a pro volleyball tournament where she saw God in the craziest way.  She came back on the show just to tell YOU all about it.  I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when you’ve tried everything and “life” still isn’t working. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Isaac Immanuel on the pod. He has blessed the world with so many worship songs including “Out of Darkness,” and has consistently found light in his own journey with a rare bone disorder. In this episode we talk all things: Strength is found in your greatest weaknesses Letting go of “how you thought God would do it” and “ how things are supposed to lo...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about one of the most insecure times of my life, and how it happened to be when I was launching my last book - AND how prayer is the answer here. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Elizabeth Johnston on the pod. She is a speaker, blogger, and podcast host.  In this episode we talk all things: Getting past “stuck” Letting go of offenses Loving people well doesn’t mean pleasing the always I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk when you ask the question “can I mess up God’s plans for my life?” I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Javon Maule on the pod. He is a speaker and content creator. In this episode we talk all things: Making your pain a MEMORY not a monument True healing- comes from God, not self-effort When you feel “unseen” in a fame-obsessed world I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when your loved ones are suffering and you have KNOW idea what to do or feel helpless because you can’t fix it for them. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Jenni McGrew on the pod. She is a pastor at My Hope City Church.  In this episode we talk all things: The proof that God LOVES His women and didn’t create them “less than” man How God uses His women differently than men Why it is SO important not to take Bible verses out of context How to discern when someone is using scripture against you falsely I...

From my heart to yours- day SEVEN of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let’s talk to the one who fears missing God. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

“Sometimes when God needs to make a man great, he isolates him.” Olympic champion, Hunter Armstrong Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Hunter Armstrong on the pod. He is a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist , World Record Holder for 50 meter backstroke in 2022, Ohio State 2022 Male Athlete of the Year. WOW! In this episode we talk all things: The promise in isolation Where is God in dark times?...

From my heart to yours- day SIX of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let’s talk to the one who is allergic to awkwardness.  I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"If you don't ask, you're not going to get, so you might as well ask." Founder + CEO, Minor Chores app, Mitch Thiem Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Mitch Thiem on the pod. He is founder of the app, Minor Chores- an app all about encouraging kids to start sharpening their entrepreneurial and business skills! LOVE THAT In this episode we talk all things: Failure is a PART of the jour...

From my heart to yours- day 5 of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let’s talk to the one who are a people pleaser. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"The previous Glinda would leave a note of encouragement at the spot the new Glinda drops in at the beginning of the play (Wicked). The note left for me was Esther 4:14- “for such a time as this” Broadway actress Allison Bailey Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Allison Bailey on the pod. She is an INCREDIBLE actress who shine the light of Jesus in her WORK!!! She was Broadway’s “Glin...

From my heart to yours- day THREE of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let’s talk to the one who doesn’t have the words to say. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"Taking risks is where the good stuff is. In those early days at Drybar, I remember thinking, God we are doing something really special here.” Co-founder Drybar, Alli Webb  Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Alli Webb on the pod. She is an INCREDIBLE business woman of faith- cofounded Drybar, Squeeze, BQ ...AND is a bestselling author of the Messy Truth. In this episode we talk all th...

From my heart to yours- day THREE of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let’s talk to the one who worries non stop. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

“It’s not WHAT I am doing that matters most, but HOW I shine the light of Jesus as I do anything that matters most.” Team USA, pro volleyball player Hailey Harward Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Hailey Harward on the pod (part ONE!) Spoiler alert: we have her BACK on the pod for a part 2 because of a wild testimony that happened right after this convo!  In this episode we talk all...

From my heart to yours- day TWO of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let’s talk to the one who thinks they can’t be proud of themselves. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Leanna Crawford on the pod! I am personally geeking because her songs (like How Can You Not See God and Still Waters) have ministered to me for SO LONG. In this episode we talk all things: How God can HANDLE your depressive, anxious, mad, angry, and fearful thoughts Why it’s so important to have high standards for who you let speak over you The promi...