She Lives Fearless Podcast

Holly kicks off the brand new season Exhale: Freedom from Striving, Freedom to Rest,   from the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado. In this opening episode, she shares the title of her NEW upcoming book, and invites listeners into the sacred space after surrender. Drawing from the introduction of the new devotional and the powerful story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls, Holly reminds us that res...

Karen Harmon — a wife, homeschool mom, physical therapist, business owner, speaker, writer, and worship leader — shares openly about what it looks like to hold onto hope when you’re wearing many hats and life feels full. She talks about finding joy and steadiness in marriage, motherhood, and the daily rhythms of a busy life, while staying rooted in God’s presence. Karen Harmon is a wife, homeschoo...

Season: Cultivating Hope When life feels uncertain or like a holding pattern, how do we keep hoping? Holly shares powerful examples from Hebrews 11 — Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and Rahab — and a very personal story about her granddaughter Finley’s recent hospital stay that brought back memories of Amos. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1 and practical steps, this solo episode explores how choosing faith and su...

Special Guest Tasha Calvert (host of the Digging In Podcast) joins Holly for a heartfelt conversation about Hope for the Next Generation — passing faith forward, trusting God with our kids’ stories, and holding onto hope when parenting teens and young adults feels uncertain or overwhelming. Tasha shares:   Ways hope has stayed alive (or even grown) in her kids’ faith - even through hard and uncert...

Holly sits down for a chat with dear friend and former co-host of the SLF Podcast, Dina DeLeasa-Gonsar (DishItGirl.com) This week's episode is an honest conversation about Hope That Doesn’t Disappoint — finding joy, steadiness, and God’s goodness in everyday roles like marriage, motherhood, and the kitchen table. Dina shares:   How the table has become a place where hope grows in her family  ...

Hope When You’re in a Holding Pattern – waiting feels long, but it’s not wasted.   Holly walks through powerful Bible stories of long waits — Abraham & Sarah (25 years for a promise), Joseph (13 years in slavery & prison), David (15 years between anointing & throne) — and how God used those in-between seasons to build character, trust, and deeper faith. Scripture highlights:   - Isaiah...

New year, new season — Holly kicks off 2026 with Cultivating Hope: Starting the Year Anchored in God’s Promises. Discover why hope isn’t passive wishing but active trusting, and how to plant it deep in everyday life. Highlights:   Romans 15:13 as the anchor verse — overflowing hope by the power of the Holy Spirit   Jeremiah 29:11 & Isaiah 40:31 — God’s plans for hope and renewed strength   Hon...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season New Year’s Eve reflection: closing Advent with “fear not,” hope in the waiting, and fearless faith for 2026.  Holly unpacks Luke 1:37, the centuries of anticipation before the manger, and how God meets us in the in-between — turning long waits into deeper trust in His goodness and sovereignty. Key moments:  - The “Even If / Even When” list for hard season...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season This week in the All is Calm All is Bright devo we're talking about risk, hope, surrender, and pondering God's promises. Days 8-10 of All Is Calm, All Is Bright : the manger, Immanuel, and the shepherds who were simply available when heaven broke open. Does the Christmas story still astonish us after all these years, or have we let familiarity d...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Welcome to December. Instead of ramping up the hustle, Holly invites you to slow down and settle into wonder with the first three days of her 25-day Advent devotional All Is Calm, All Is Bright . In this cozy, fireside-style episode you’ll hear:   Day 1 – Isaiah 9:6  The four names of Jesus (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of P...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season The day-before-Thanksgiving chat you didn’t know you needed. Holly’s at the kitchen table talking gratitude, grace, and the quiet miracles that show up around every Thanksgiving table — no matter who’s there or who’s missing. Psalm 100:5, hopeful expectation, and a cozy walkthrough of her 25-day Advent devotional All Is Calm, All Is Bright — because Chris...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season" Thanksgiving is late this year (Nov 27) and Christmas is coming in HOT. Feel the seasonal squeeze already? Holly gets honest about the pressure to do All-The-Things and shares the 3 simple, Scripture-first habits she’s returning to so the holidays don’t steal her peace—or her steady focus on Jesus. - Word before world  - Naming your yes before Decem...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Some years “thankful” feels impossible. Holly gets honest about grief, empty chairs, and choosing gratitude as worship anyway. Psalm 103, Habakkuk 3:17-18, and the “Even If / Even When” list that’s carrying her right now. If Thanksgiving is hard or you know someone who needs encouragement —this one’s for you. #HardThanksgiving #Psalm103 #ChristianGratitud...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Feel the pre-holiday stress creeping in early? Holly shares 3 simple rhythms rooted in Isaiah 26:3 and Matthew 11:28 to protect your peace before December explodes. Say no to burnout and yes to steady, joyful faith. #GuardYourPeace #HolidayStressRelief #ChristianMom Holly’s 25-day Advent devotional All Is Calm, All Is Bright (available on Amazon) to ancho...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Waiting on answers and the road feels foggy? Dive deep into Hebrews 11:1 and what “the substance of things hoped for” really means in everyday life. Strengthen your faith to trust the unseen and keep walking. #Hebrews11 #WalkingByFaith #FaithOverFear Connect with Host, Holly Newton . Join the conversation  DM @shelivesfearless .

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Life spinning out of control? Holly walks through Philippians 4 and practical, Scripture-based habits to cultivate lasting inner peace—even on the hardest days. If chaos is loud, this episode will help you hear His whisper. #InnerPeace #PeaceInChaos #ChristianWomen Tune in for your Fearless Faith Rhythm and join the conversation at shelivesfearless.com /c...

Part of the “Embracing the Unknown” season Struggling with fear and anxiety? In this first episode Holly shares biblical steps to move from fear to the peace that passes understanding. Discover how to replace worry with trust, one Scripture at a time. The perfect starting point for any woman ready to live fearless in Christ. #OvercomeFear #GodsPeace #SheLivesFearless Join us, live fearless, and em...

On this episode hosts Holly Newton and Dina Deleasa-Gonsar chatted with Courtney DeFeo, author and podcast host of Pardon the Mess.   Courtney DeFeo is a Southern girl who loves Jesus and lives to help families shine His light in everyday life. Born and raised near Atlanta, Georgia and a proud Auburn University alum, Courtney has called several places home—including Orlando, Florida (where she bas...

On this episode of the She Lives Fearless Podcast we're welcoming back Rebecca George! You may have heard her speak at one of our conferences or heard her on a previous episode of our podcast, but today we're welcoming her back to talk about her NEW book, You're Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World (David C Cook, April 1, 2025) Rebecca is a podcaster, speaker, and...

In this episode of the She Lives Fearless Podcast, hosts Holly Newton and Dina Deleasa-Gonsar have a conversation with Laura Smith, author of Brave Woman Mighty God - a bold invitation to live brave. Drawing inspiration from the courageous women of the Bible, Brave reminds us that the same God who empowered them empowers us today. With honesty and heart, Laura shows that bravery isn’t about big mo...

Welcome to the show! Today, we're thrilled to have recording artist and worship leader Meredith Andrews join us on the She Lives Fearless Podcast. You may know Meredith from her powerful work with Curb | Word Entertainment and her time with Vertical Worship, and more recently at Belonging Co. in Nashville. She's a Dove Award-winning artist whose heart and musical gifts have touched count...

Every one of us has broken places inside. Places in our souls where the dust gathers or the wind whistles through. Every one of us needs restoration. Photographer and portrait artist Meshali Mitchell is no different. Though, in her case, she also had a farmhouse to restore to its former glory. In this episode of the She Lives Fearless Podcast, Hosts Holly Newton and Dina Deleasa-Gonsar are having...

In this episode, Hosts Dina Deleasa-Gonsar and Holly Newton will equip and encourage you with a conversation on how to overcome overwhelm and live in God's strength, peace, and purpose.  Each day is a gift, and each year is a fresh opportunity to refocus, realign, and embrace the purpose God has for our lives. But let’s be honest—starting a new year can feel overwhelming with so much to juggl...

On this week's episode of the She Lives Fearless podcast hosts Holly Newton and Dina Deleasa-Gonsar are welcoming Angela Deleasa. Angela is Dina's mom! This is a conversation you don't want to miss! We chatted about family holiday memories, how to create and keep meaningful traditions, strategies to keep your sanity, lessons learned over the years, and the payoff for cultivating fai...

In this week's episode, hosts Dina Deleasa-Gonsar and Holly Newton talk about Holly's new Christmas Devotional book, All Is Calm All Is Bright. We know well that life doesn’t halt for the halls decked with holly or the tinsel and twinkling lights. But we can decide now how we’ll approach the days ahead to savor the season with our loved ones and get lost in the wonder of Immanuel, God wi...