Made to Shine

"Even the best things have a finish line. Good things become bad things when we make good things our God. Sports//career//anything that isn't God will eventually end, but God? Is forever." former US National Soccer Team Member Jaelene Daniels Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend former US National Soccer Team Member + Professional Soccer player Jalene Daniels on the pod! I...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is to the girl (or guy) that doesn’t know how to let someone love her. Sometimes you get so used to having to do it all on your own, it feels uncomfortable to let someone in. Let’s kick off the FINAL day of our introduction to the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study, grab the book and follow along if you want to continue! Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bib...

“My relationship with the Lord grew so much deeper the moment I realized He isn’t limited to a quiet time routine or ritual. He is the God of all my moments and all my days and seasons. ” celebrity influencer, mama, author Sazan Hendrix We have the HONOR of having my new friend: celebrity influencer, mama, author Sazan Hendrix on with us today! In this episode you will learn: Ways to PRACTICALLY d...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is to my girl (or guy) that’s ever felt like they’ve lost “the one”. Whether that be a person, OR a job opportunity/sports career defining moment/literally anything that makes you feel you can’t bounce back from. God goes from GLORY TO GLORY, so the best is always yet to come. Let’s kick off Day 4 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study. Single Not Incompl...

“It isn’t about HAVING love, but BEING love, and letting that love overflow into everyone around you.” - celebrity TV happiness host + coach Robert Mack  As seen on GMA, Access Hollywood, E!, OWN, GQ  We have the HONOR of having my new friend: celebrity happiness coach, executive coach, positive psychology expert, published author, and television host and personality: ROBERT MACK on with us today!...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- how if God has called you to it, He will supply you for it. You CAN be a #boss woman and also have an awesome relationship life. He is the God of both. Let’s kick off Day 3 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study. Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relations...

“No one tells you the behind the scenes of being a professional and collegiate athlete that loves Jesus. You will get judgement, but the fruit is so worth it because He is the only way .” Sea Hawks in-game host Andy Dooley  In this episode you will learn: Why it’s okay to celebrate the wins God has given you The importance of consistency  The only solution for the depression pandemic in college at...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about the fear of being too broken for love- whether that’s love from God, another person, a friend, etc. Let’s kick off Day 2 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study. Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/p...

As seen in People Magazine April 29, 2024 issue, today we have the HONOR of having one of my new favorite Kyle's on the show with us! Colton Kyle is son of the late "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, and one of my favorite people on this planet- Taya Kyle.   In this episode we talk all things: - why it is important to ask questions about what you believe + have a faith of your own (vs. on...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about letting yourself be seen by God; I mean: REALLY seen. No makeup prayers. Very vulnerable episode from me to you today as we kick off Day 2 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study. Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a j...

“The biggest miracle isn’t that I was a meth addict turned worship artist. It is that I grew up in a hypocritical Christian home, hated religion because of the hypocrisy I saw, and then found God’s real goodness and devoted my life to him.” Award winning worship artist, Stephen McWhirter In this episode you will learn: - How to truly walk out like you are a new creation in Christ - Ways to not let...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- we start the Single Not Incomplete : the 40 day Bible Study today!!! Can’t wait to dive into these next 5 weeks together. Goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/promotion, etc.  I pray this blesses you!

“If you feel like you don’t fit in either group, it’s probably because God is using you as a bridge” pastor + author Hamilton Winters One of my favorite conversations to date. I have the honor of knowing Hamilton up close as founder and pastor of Buckhead Young Adult ministry (where I’ve been some of my closest friends to date!) In this episode you will learn: - How to deal with imposter syndrome...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- QUICK CHAT TODAY!! Let’s talk about when others make you feel small. I pray this blesses you!

“I pray I never have a heart that feels as if someone else’s blessing is a curse to me.” author, actor, speaker, Tyler Merrit As seen on Netflix, ABC, NBC, Apple TV, Disney… We have the HONOR of having the amazing, brilliant, author + actor Tyler Merrit on with us today. In this episode you will learn: - Why you should never let jealousy influence your actions - The power of recognizing how Jesus...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about the biggest thing I’ve found to having more CONFIDENCE (even if it seems backwards). I pray this blesses you!

“If you know who God is, you know who you are. If you know who God is and who you are, you know how to relate to others.: We have the HONOR of having the amazing, brilliant, Director of Theology & Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries and author of recently published book: The Hidden Peace, Dr. Joel Muddamalle on with us today! In this episode you will learn: - Why you can walk around with a bit of s...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk DATING! I had the best conversation with a dear friend while we were studying Song of Solomon and wanted to share these key points we talked about when it comes to dating as a Christian in this weird dating world. I pray this blesses you!

“This is what studying hundreds of murder and true crime cases taught me about our kind, loving Creator” - Dr. Jim Wallace We have the HONOR of having my SECOND ever repeat guest and friend, Dr. Jim Wallace back on the Made to Shine pod with us this week!  as seen on NBC’s Dateline, Fox, Court TV author: Cold Case Christianity + The Truth in True Crime Former Cold Case Homicide Detective In this e...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's have a vulnerable talk about when you feel like giving up, quitting, or burned out from constantly pouring into others. I pray this blesses you!

“It takes faith to step out of your comfort zone and try a career that isn’t celebrated at first by people in your inner circle.” We have the HONOR of having world phenomenon “the Chosen”, The Originals, & NCIS: Hawaii actress of Yasmine al-Bustami, on with us today. In this episode you will learn: - How to step out in faith when you don’t have the full clear picture - When to showcase and win to...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about if you’ve ever asked the question “am I doing LIFE right?” I pray this blesses you!

“God wanted to remind me of who I am. I am a child of His. He came and met me in my dark places.” We have the HONOR of having world phenomenon “the Chosen” actress of Tamar, Amber Shana Williams, on with us today. In this episode you will learn: - Why you should honor your feelings, but not let them control you - The career that almost didn’t happen, and how to trust God with the next step - What...

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about why it’s okay to have a platform + be seen + celebrated by others, and why it’s okay to have season where you don’t feel seen :)
 I pray this blesses you!

“Don’t wait to bring God into your life for just the really high and really low moments, but every single boring, regular, normal moment in between.” We have the HONOR of having * Retired Canadian Paralympian * A Little More Light podcast host * LO Ambassador In this episode you will learn: - Why you need to bring Jesus into ALL moments of your life - The risk you run putting your identity into yo...