Pour It Out with Alana Beverly

My interview for this week got cancelled, but I had a few things to share with you. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join me as I pour it out and talk to you a bit about prayer!

It's the week leading up to Easter...Holy Week...and I have some thoughts to share with you. My prayer is that you would be encouraged and have some reflection time about how Jesus has shown up in your story. May you be reminded of His goodness, faithfulness, and great love for you. This is a short one...so grab a drink and join me for a quick chat.

Pastor Michael Culp joins me today on the podcast, and it's a really special one. When I tell you the enemy fought HARD to try and stop us recording this, I'm not exaggerating one bit! I have met Michael before and chatted here and there, but this was the first real conversation we've had...and it's such a good one. He is so genuine and kind, and has a heart for the Lord, His Word,...

Have you ever been hurt and put walls up bc of it? Have you ever told God, "I'll never..." bc of those walls? Join me today as I talk with my friend Jenna and listen to her share the journey she's been on. She also shares some stories about being a first responder, and trust me...you don't want to miss them! Jenna is hilarious, and she's real and honest...together, those things made this conversat...

Today is the big finale of my mini "series" with my partners. Three local businesses partner with me in different ways, and I wanted to take some time to chat with the owner of each one to hear their story behind the business. Today we have Lynn Bunstine, owner of Maggie and Me Candle Company. Lynn shares how she and her granddaughter got started, and it's such a fun story! She also talks all abou...

Today is part 2 of my mini "series" with my partners. Three local businesses partner with me in different ways, and I wanted to take some time to chat with the owner of each one to hear their story behind the business. Next up is Anni McDonald, owner of Sweet William Blossom Boutique. Anni shares how she got started, and how it's been maintaining a business in the highs and lows of life. She's hon...

Today kicks off a little mini "series" with my partners. Three local business partner with me in different ways, and I wanted to take some time to chat with the owner of each one to hear their story behind the business. First up, we have Trent Fannin from Rōst Coffee. I honestly thought I knew most of this story, but I quickly found out I was so wrong. Hear Trent's story of how he went from hating...

Pastor Matt Kysor, from Centerpoint Church, is on the podcast today! It was such a fun conversation. He's someone I've known of for so long, but this was the first time we had ever sat down and had a conversation...and it was SO good! We talk about all the things, but my favorites for sure were getting to hear his heart for our community, and also his story about his miracle son. What a reminder t...

Wow! It's been a nice, long break! I'm back and I'm ready to kick things off in the new year! Today, I have a few things on my heart to share. Just a short little message about why I do what I do and my heart behind it all. I'm learning, if you don't know the "why"...what else will keep you going? I hope it encourages you...thanks for joining me again!!!

The holidays are so full of joy and cheer...most of the time. But when grief hits, you're left feeling the ache of missing the ones you love, and it can be so, so hard. On today's episode, I sit down with my dear, dear friend, Jeannette VanBuskirk, and hear her heart about this. She shares her story and offers some hope and encouragement to the rest of us. If you are someone who is hurting this ho...

Pastor Ryan Bash, from Brookside, is on the podcast today! I cannot express how much I LOVED this conversation! We talked about a little of everything, and it was so much fun. I promise you'll be encouraged by him, and will feel like you've had coffee with a good friend by the end. This was the first real conversation I've had with him, and that's exactly how I felt! Grab a cup of coffee (or hot c...

I've always felt like singleness was one of those taboo subjects. Most people don't talk about it, but I think it's something that needs to be talked about...especially in this holiday season. And, I think I have one of the best people to talk about it with us today! My dear, dear friend, Lauren, shares her heart about her years of singleness...the ways the Lord was present and faithful during the...

In the last episode, Chloe and I alluded to a crazy kayaking story. Well...here it is! Friendship is deep and hard and beautiful...but it's also SO MUCH FUN! Hope you all enjoy this episode filled with laughs as we reminisce and chat about one of the most intense, crazy days we've ever experienced. And just know...those times that you say "one day we'll laugh about this"...the day really comes. It...

I have said it a million times, Chloe is the person who has taught me the most about friendship over the years. In today's podcast, we do a deep dive into our friendship---the good, bad, and ugly. We share about what it looks like to fight for relationships, how to show up for the people who matter, and how keeping Jesus at the center of it all means and matters the most. It's always a blast to ha...

Pastor Mark Pfeifer, from Open Door is on the podcast today! It's SUCH a good one! I loved getting to talk to him about his role as an apostle, and as always, he shares so much wisdom! There's also some info about his School of Ministry...and a shameless plug, because it's one of the greatest experiences I've ever had! This was such a fun one to record, and I hope you all enjoy listening as much a...

Beth Wright and Linda Elliott have been friends for four and a half decades. I got to sit down with them and hear them share about their friendship, and it's so special! Join me as we hear some stories, some encouragement, and some wisdom from them. This is a good one! 

The Lord has been speaking to me a lot about seasons lately, and so in this episode, I share a bit about that. I pray it encourages you! 

Pastor Mike Maughmer, from the Original Glorious Church of God, is on the podcast today and it is a TREAT! He is family to me, and a friend, and a trusted leader in the community. Join us as he shares, laughs, and even preaches a bit---he just couldn't help himself! I hope you are encouraged by it and come to know Jesus deeper through this conversation! 

My good friend Tiffany joined me for this week's episode of the podcast. Tiff is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge about so many things, especially when it comes to stewarding a home and family well. This was a fun one, as she shared some of her wisdom with us, as well as some practical tips to help us out. She also shares a bit of her story, and talks about what the Lord is teaching her in this se...

Join Jade Berry as she shares how it is possible to still live an intentional, fruitful life, even in the midst of busy seasons. Jade and Alana It's a fun conversation loaded with nuggets of wisdom, and I hope you are encouraged and challenged by her words! 

Today, I took a little time to share with you something that has been on my heart for the past few weeks. I pray it is a message that will encourage you and leave you with a little more hope and a little more passion to keep fighting, even in the weariness and heaviness of life. The Lord is good and faithful, always!

This week on the podcast, I have my dear friend Andrea Cahoon. This conversation is one that I have looked forward to having for three years. Back when I first thought about doing a podcast, she was someone I thought of to share her story, and when I started planning this time around, her name was the first on my list. Andrea has been waiting for healing literally since birth, and in this episode...

Jordan and I sat down and talked about her heart for mission work. She has done a lot with The World Race, and has some incredibly beautiful stories. Her heart is so pure and genuine for people, and I promise you will want to listen to the end for a special treat from her! I hope you all enjoy this episode and are encouraged by it!

Join Pastor Shaun Howard, from Chillicothe First Assembly of God, as he shares his heart on today's podcast. There's a lot of wisdom in this conversation, as well as some humor and good story telling. I think you'll really love it!  My hope in having local pastors share is that you would get to hear from some of the faith leaders of our community that you haven't heard before. I pray it leads...

Join Alana as she sits down with her friend Chloe for a fun role reversal episode with Chloe asking the questions and Alana answering as she shares her heart about the journey of starting a podcast. In this episode, you'll hear her "why" behind it, the process it's been to get it going, and what she's learned along the way. She also shares what you can expect in future episodes.