Perspectives Into Practice: How to Walk with God in Real Life: Faith in Practice & Spiritual Growth

Hand to heart, let me tell you about a conversation that stuck with me long after the microphones were off. I was sitting with my friend Tara who, if you asked her about hobbies, would tell you she loves fishing, camping, and the quiet that comes when you sit still and cast a line. That small picture of peace stands in beautiful contrast to the season that shaped her yes to ministry. Can I tell yo...

Hey friends, happy new year. I'm so glad you're here as we slow down together for a minute and remember what God's been doing among us. Can I tell you something? Listening back through season one felt like reading handwritten letters from God, each one pointing me to the small ways He's been faithful in ordinary life. Hand to heart, that has been my favorite part of this whole podcast experience....

Hey friends, welcome back to Perspectives Into Practice. Can I tell you something? As the year was closing and a brand new one sat right around the corner I felt my heart stirring. Hand to heart, I realized I had been living in a comfortable version of faith that looked like attendance and agreement but felt hollow on the inside. I remember showing up, dressing the part, leading groups, and yet fe...

Hey friends, hand to heart, can I tell you something? Brianna and I started this episode with a little laugh about thrift store treasure hunting. I remember sitting across from her, hearing about the patience it takes to find a good piece, and it felt so much like how God prepares us quietly in the fields. That image kept settling with me throughout our conversation about David and what it means t...

Hey friends, hand to heart, this episode landed deep for me. My sister Brianna joined me and we started with a little laugh about the plastic fork she carries in her purse - she has a phobia of metal on her teeth - and that easy, ordinary detail gave way to a much bigger conversation about how church can look good on the outside and feel empty on the inside. Can I tell you something? The phrase re...

Hey friends, I'm so glad you're here. Let me tell you about a conversation that started with a summertime drive, a whisper from the Holy Spirit, and a Roblox game that looked harmless until it didn't. I was with my friend Emily, who I've known since college, and her story about discovering dark imagery in a popular game grabbed my heart. We talk about restoration, grace, and what it looks like to...

Hey friends, hand to heart, this conversation with Allison stayed with me for days. I remember pulling into a little shopping center with the windows down and feeling the kind of hush that invites God in. Allison describes that exact moment when a call to something new landed on her like a gentle but undeniable conviction. She tried bargaining and hesitating, and then God kept nudging - so she lis...

Hey friends, Jessica here. Can I tell you something? I love hearing how ordinary people lead with extraordinary kindness. In this episode I sit with Michelle, the gentle force behind the Skoolie Swarm Nomad community, and we talk about what it looks like to lead with grace, compassion, and healthy boundaries. I start with a little scene because you should know the woman I invited is the calmest pe...

In this tender conversation, I sit down with Carol as she shares the story of adopting Moise, a little boy with complex medical needs, and the long road their family walked through loss, caregiving, and grief. We talk honestly about suffering, trust in God, and the kind of faith growth that happens when you are living one day and one minute at a time. Carol opens up about the hard decisions, the s...

This is a tender conversation about healing and faith after abortion, and what it can look like to trust in God again. If you have little ones nearby, you may want to listen with headphones. My friend Jamie shares her story with honesty and hope. We talk about the weight of shame, the slow process of healing, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to carry it all alone. We also talk about...

What happens when you feel disconnected in marriage, carrying grief, and wondering if anything can change? In this episode, I sit down with Elisa to talk about trust in God in the middle of real faith and real-life challenges. Elisa shares the tender moment when God met her in an ordinary place and asked her to try again. We talk about suffering, loss, and what it looked like to surrender and take...

In this episode, I sit down with Shayna to talk about finding faith after loss. Shayna shares her story of stillbirth, the grief that followed, and the slow rebuilding that came after. We talk honestly about suffering, and what it looks like to keep moving when you feel like you cannot. Shayna also shares how gratitude, community, prayer, and Bible study helped her reconnect with real faith. We ta...

Divorce can shake your sense of safety, identity, and hope. In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, Andy shares her story of heartbreak and the slow work of learning trust in God when nothing on the outside was changing. We talk about what it looks like to walk with God in the middle of suffering, and how surrender can open the door to real healing. Andy describes crying out to Jesus in the...

Money anxiety can feel loud, especially in seasons of life uncertainty. In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with Dominika to talk about what it looks like to trust in God when income feels unstable and fear starts steering your choices. This is not a strategy conversation. It is a real faith conversation about peace, prayer, and what the Bible says when you are tempted to pan...

What do you do when your body says stop, but God says keep going? In this episode, Lauren shares her story of suffering through a sudden health crisis that took away her ability to walk and speak almost overnight. In the middle of fear and unanswered questions, she chose trust in God. She held tight to Scripture, kept showing up one step at a time, and learned what obedience to God can look like w...

If you have ever felt like you are doing all the right things, but still feel far from God, this conversation is for you. Emily shares her story of miscarriage, grief, and suffering, and the hard questions that followed. We talk honestly about what it looks like to rebuild real faith, learn trust in God again, and take your next step to walk with God when you feel numb, angry, or unsure. Emily als...

Homeschooling can bring up big questions, big emotions, and a lot of pressure. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bethany to talk about trust in God when the plan you had for your family changes. Bethany shares how a reluctant, COVID-era start led her into a deeper walk with God, and how surrender reshaped her parenting, her expectations, and her daily life with God. We talk about what it...

Have you ever felt like God said yes, but you are still living in the not quite? In this episode, I talk about what to do in that in-between place. The season where you are waiting, wondering if you are ready, and questioning if you are qualified. We are going to come back to trust in God and what it looks like to walk with God when the next step feels unclear. I share part of my own story. I thou...

What do you do with real faith when life turns overnight, and you are living with medical unknowns you never asked for? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Anna to talk about suffering, trust in God, and the long road of special needs parenting. Anna shares the moment she learned something was wrong in pregnancy, the shock of the NICU, and how her perspective shifted as new diagnoses and su...

What does obedience to God look like when you are sharing your faith online and the criticism is loud? In this episode, I sit down with Kelsey to talk about walking with God in uncomfortable moments. We get honest about the tension between your flesh wanting to stay quiet and the Holy Spirit prompting you to obey. If you have ever felt nervous to post what God is putting on your heart, this conver...

In this tender episode of Perspectives Into Practice, my daughter Hadessa joins me to share part of our family’s recent season of suffering and what it looked like to practice trust in God in the middle of it. We talk about the fear of the ER, painful needles, multiple transfusions, and the long hours that can make a hospital room feel so heavy. You will also hear about healing and faith in small,...

What does it really mean to honor your parents when there has been pain? In part two of this conversation, Christina and I open the bible and talk through a biblical approach to boundaries, forgiveness, and what it looks like to walk with God in real life. We look at Jesus and his interactions with Mary and his family, and we tease out the difference between pleasing parents and honoring them. We...

What does it mean to honor your father and mother when that relationship includes real pain or abuse? In this part one conversation, Christina and I take a biblical perspective on the fifth commandment, and we slow down long enough to name the fear-based teachings many of us grew up with. We talk about how distorted theology can shape your view of God, your view of yourself, and what you think obe...

If you are walking through miscarriage or pregnancy loss, you are not alone. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ashley to talk honestly about suffering, trust in God, and what it can feel like to go spiritually dry after loss. We share about that “nothingness” space of grief, when prayers feel stuck, the Bible feels quiet, and you wonder if God is still near. Ashley tells the story of two...

What do you do with grief that feels too heavy to name, or too complicated to explain? In this episode, Danielle shares her story of suffering after the sudden loss of her mom, and how trust in God began to grow in the middle of shock, sadness, and unanswered questions. We talk about what grief can look like beyond losing a person. We talk about the loss of seasons, relationships, health, home, an...