Makin' Macon: Encouragement in Chaos

This week is a special one. Not only is the Makin’ Macon podcast celebrating its first birthday, but Makin’ Macon itself is turning three years old. In this reflective episode, I share what God has taught me through blogging, podcasting, ministry, and simply showing up in obedience one step at a time. From recording that very first podcast episode with a simple clip-on microphone to learning that...

What does your life produce when pressure shows up? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, we continue the conversation about the Fruit of the Spirit by exploring how our words, attitudes, and reactions often reveal what is growing beneath the surface. Using a funny story about my son’s strong opinions on grapes, I shares how fruit reveals what it truly is—and how our spiritual f...

Have you ever felt discouraged because spiritual growth seems slower than you expected? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, I share a personal story about pruning my grandmother’s beloved rose bushes and the unexpected lesson it taught me about the Fruit of the Spirit. We often pray for patience, peace, faith, and strength, but God usually develops those qualities through the...

Have you ever walked away from a moment as a mom and thought… “I should have handled that better”? Maybe it was your tone. Maybe it was your reaction. Maybe it was just one of those long days where everything felt off. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , we’re talking about what it feels like when motherhood gets messy—and when you’re left wondering if you’re getting anything...

Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing as a mom is really making a difference? Not the big moments… but the everyday ones. The prayers whispered while folding laundry, the attitudes you catch before they slip out, and the quiet choices no one else sees. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , we’re talking about the faith your children are watching, and how those small, cons...

Have you ever found yourself upset… frustrated… or just off—and later realized it all started with something small? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , we’re talking about how subtle spiritual attacks can quietly slip into our everyday lives. Not the big, obvious moments—but the small offenses, misunderstandings, discouragement, and distractions that slowly chip away at our p...

Have you ever felt like your peace is slipping… and you can’t quite figure out why? In this episode, I’m sharing what the Lord has been dealing with me about when it comes to guarding our hearts in a noisy world . Because sometimes it’s not the big things pulling us away—it’s the constant distractions, the everyday noise, and the things we’ve allowed to quietly take up space in our lives. We’re wa...

What we say often reveals more about our hearts than we realize. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I share how everyday moments — the ones that test our patience, our reactions, and our attitudes — are often the very places where God is shaping our character. Looking at Jesus’ words in Luke 6:43–45 and Matthew 15:18 , we talk about how the condition of our heart eventually...

What does faithfulness actually look like in everyday life? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I share how God often builds our faith not in the big moments, but in the small, quiet choices we make every day. Using Luke 16:10 and the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 , we’ll talk about why faithfulness in the little things matters more than we often realize. From ev...

In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I’m sharing one of the hardest parts of my story — the loss of my son at 22 weeks and the journey of grief, faith, and unanswered prayers that followed. This episode includes a content warning for pregnancy loss and stillbirth and is shared with care, honesty, and compassion. This episode isn’t meant to break hearts — it’s meant to sit with...

Have you ever noticed how certain seasons quietly reveal what you’re really standing on? In this episode, I talk about spiritual readiness — not the kind that comes from having everything figured out, but the kind that keeps you steady when faith is tested, love is costly, and obedience feels heavy. As Valentine’s week reminds us of love and connection, I share what the Lord has been showing me ab...

Living for God isn’t always easy — especially when obedience becomes uncomfortable and resistance starts showing up everywhere you turn. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I’m finishing our dive into the book of Haggai and sharing what the Lord has been teaching me about staying Kingdom minded when fear, fatigue, and discouragement try to redirect our focus. We talk honestly...

Have you ever stepped into a new season expecting rest—only to be met with exhaustion, sickness, and a complete reset you didn’t plan for? In this Season 2 premiere of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos , I’m sharing a very real life update and the heart behind why this new season needed a reset—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. What was supposed to be a quiet holiday break turned into a...

In this final episode of the year, I’m sharing the testimony that completes the story we began back in Episode 10 — the story of my son, our second tangible miracle. His birthday was this week, and every year it brings me right back to the journey of fear, grief, surrender, and faith that God walked me through to bring him into this world. If you’ve ever battled fear after heartbreak… If you’ve ev...

This Thanksgiving, my heart is full — not because life is perfect, but because God has been faithful in the middle of every chaotic, ordinary, exhausting moment. In this heartfelt episode, I share the deeper story behind Thanksgiving that we don’t always talk about — the hardship, the sacrifice, the survival, and the unexpected help that made that first celebration possible. And woven through it a...

Have you ever prayed for something so long that you started to wonder if God still heard you? I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most personal stories of my life—the miracle that taught me what tangible faith really means. This is the story of my daughter… my living, breathing reminder that God still performs miracles today. From the pain of “you’ll never have children” to th...

Have you ever been in a season where you’re grateful for what God’s doing—but completely worn out by it too? That’s where I’ve been lately. Between running a new bakery, homeschooling, and serving in ministry, life’s been full of blessings… and a little chaos. In this episode, I’m opening up about what it looks like to find peace when life feels like too much —to rest, surrender, and trust God eve...

This month has stretched me more than I ever expected—and I’m tired. From launching the bakery to back-to-back events, car trouble, and family life, I’ve felt overwhelmed. But through it all, God’s been faithful. In this honest episode, I’m sharing the real, behind-the-scenes story of how Macon Sweet Farms started, the doubts I’ve wrestled with, and the miracle that still reminds me to trust—even...

Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or emotionally drained? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt, off-the-cuff episode, I open up about what it’s really like to juggle motherhood, ministry, perimenopause, and a brand-new business—all while trying to be still before the Lord. If you’ve been in a season where life feels like too much—where you’re wondering how to show up for your family, your marria...

If you’ve ever felt like life was offbeat—like you’re clapping along to a rhythm that no longer fits—this episode is for you. From parenting personalities that don’t match to God-initiated life shifts that catch you off guard, this episode dives into the spiritual discomfort of disrupted rhythms—and how to find grace in the middle of it. I share a personal story of unexpected ministry moves, the l...

Feeling out of sync lately? Like life shifted gears and forgot to tell you? Whether you’re juggling school routines, ministry changes, or just trying to get dinner on the table without burning it—this episode is for you. In today’s heartfelt conversation, I’m sharing how learning to drive a stick shift taught me something about timing—and how God often uses unexpected gear changes to grow and prep...

Life doesn’t always turn out the way we prayed it would—and in those hard moments, faith can start to feel shaky. In this episode, we talk about how to keep trusting God when the outcome doesn’t change, how to rejoice even when things still feel heavy, and how to hold on to hope like Habakkuk: “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord…” This one’s for the weary heart that’s still waiting, still believing, a...

Waiting on God can feel paralyzing—especially when nothing seems to be changing. In this episode, we talk about what it means to trust God in the middle of the wait, when fear creeps in and faith feels fragile. You’ll hear real stories, Scripture-based encouragement, and a gentle reminder that you’re not alone. God sees. He sustains. And He still keeps His promises. 🌿 Mentioned in this episode: R...

Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, we’re getting real about those heavy seasons when it feels like the weight just keeps piling on. If you’ve ever wondered how much more you can take, or if God is still listening—you’re not alone. Let this be your gentle reminder that He will sustain you, even when the weight won’t lift. ✨ Grab the free printable: 10 Bib...

Ever felt unqualified for what God is calling you to do? In this first episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, I’m sharing how I stopped making excuses and stepped into obedience—even when I didn’t feel ready. If you’ve ever doubted your calling or felt like a mess in the middle of God’s plan, this one’s for you. More encouragement on the blog: 👉 https://makinmacon.com Related blog post:...