She Lives Freed with Brittany Dawn Nelson

Today's episode is real, powerful, vulnerable, and all about unexplainable healing that we can experience only with God. Our special guest, Madie Hessler, shares her testimony of how God helped her break free fromTrigger warning: we discuss sexual abuse in this episode, so if that is something you are not ready to listen to, please skip over to the next episode. This episode is for the girl who fi...

I cannot believe that it's already 2024 -- where did the time go?! Whether your New Year has been off to a great start or a rocky one, I hope today's episode encourages you to dig in a little deeper to what God has for you. In this episode we dive into our year so far, most of which has included fasting. If you've ever considered doing a fast, we want to encourage you to press into that. Believe i...

It's been a minute and my favorite guest is back: my best friend, my life partner, my husband! We are wrapping 2023 up with this final episode of the year... and jokes aside, we talk about some pretty big topics. How Jordan feels having to watch me get hate on social media, when he realized I was trending on Fox News, our struggles with infertility, and why we might be moving (soon). What a beauti...

In today's episode, we are diving into a difficult, yet relevant topic: pornography. More often than you probably realize, both men and women struggle with this deep addiction. As someone who has also overcome this through the power of Jesus, I am so grateful to have today's special guests, Dave and Ashley Willis. They have an incredibly powerful testimony, and I have no doubt that today is going...

Y'all seem to love the juicy girl chats... so we brought a microphone on our girls trip! We are on the fly with this one but I love how the Lord spoke through us. This was a little different, and a lot of fun. See how we navigate hard topics as friends, calling friends higher in love, edifying them, and listen to us push each other into our God-given callings. I hope you enjoy listening into our r...

I am so excited about today's special guest, Allie Schnacky! This has been a long time coming, and Allie shares her heart in this episode. We talk about all things ministry, social media, the pressures that society places on us, and opposition that you will inevitably face when you are walking in your calling. I'm honored to call Allie a friend of mine and truly hope that this episode encourages y...

Today's episode is timely with it being Thanksgiving week and the start of the holiday season, and Courtney Burg brings so much wisdom and insight to a somewhat brushed aside topic. Too often, many of us find ourselves in uncomfortable situations this time of the year with sometimes obligatory get-togethers. If that's you, I hope this episode encourages you to navigate the festive season a little...

In today's episode, we dive in head first to what it looks to a be a parent of little ones in the public school systems. It's not hard to see that things have changed dramatically in the last 10-15 years, and we address all of it in this podcast with JP Sears. He brings truth and light from a Christian perspective, and encourages parents that they were born for a time such as this. That it is a bl...

Oh how I have been anticipating today's episode with Kait Warman from Heart of Dating! This is for the girl who has felt confused and lost in this world's crazy and unpredictable dating scene. In a world telling us to be savage, use men, and sleep around with whomever we please... what does God's Word say about that lifestyle? What does He say we should do while waiting for a husband as a woman of...

Today's episode is all things girl chat with Tori Masters! When you let the Holy Spirit lead your conversation, you never know where He is going to lead -- but lead He did! We dive into the topic of birth control, body image as a woman, pregnancy, and trusting God in the waiting. Some takeaways from today's episode: Convictions that came while on birth control The process of coming off birth contr...

This has been a highly, highly requested topic and we are jumping in head first with today's topic: Halloween as a Christian. Over the last two years, the Lord has heavily convicted me to step back from participating in the holiday at all -- and now looking back, I can see why. My hope today is that this encourages you to seek the Lord on this controversial topic, rather than following what the re...

In today's episode, I have the honor of hosting Jennifer and Aaron Smith, hosts of the Marriage After God podcast. We dive into the power of prayer -- specifically in marriage. With saying "I do" comes highs and lows in life and in your relationship. One thing that holds true is the power of God that can move in you and through you as a unit when you seek the Lord together. Reasons to Listen In To...

In a world where profiles are curated, filters mask our reality, and likes or follows can define our worth... we are diving in to have an honest conversation about identity, betrayal, and social media in a digital era.  The dangers of addiction to validation from strangers online Walking through the fire and flames with the Lord Coming out of betrayal after losing a friendship or relationship Lett...

In today's episode with my guest, Paul and Morgan Olliges, we are jumping into all things Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, and the dangers of secular music as a Christian. As followers of Christ, we're called to use wisdom and discern all aspects of our lives, including the the music we listen to and shows we watch. It's called entertainment for a reason -- something is entering your mind, body, and life....

In today's episode we are diving into something that we have all experienced at one point or another: grief. Whether you're trying to process a doctor's diagnosis or you are mourning the loss of a loved one... this is a safe space to listen in. Today's guest has been through unexpected doctor's diagnosis' and entrusted her heart with the Lord through the entire season. Listen in to feel a lot more...

In today's episode, Jordan and I are diving into a topic that is so special to us: marriage. Specifically all of the things that we wish we knew before saying "I do." Marriage is the most beautiful gift from the Lord, but that doesn't mean it's all sunshine and rainbows. Tough times will come, disagreements will happen, and how you choose to work together as a 'unit' will set the pace for marriage...

In this heartfelt episode of Chiseled and Called, my husband, Jordan, and I dive into the often challenging and emotionally charged realities of a TTC journey. In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and fertility, offering hope, support, and encouragement for those navigating the path to parenthood. Episode Highlights: How It's Affected Our Marriage: We discuss the realities and pre...

The girls are back in this episode! This is part two, and we are here to answer all the juicy questions you might not get answers to on Sunday mornings in church. If you've been waiting for a big sister talk about the birds, the bees, and everything in between -- you'll want to jump into this episode. We will be talking about sex, pornography, and things of that nature... so if you have littles ar...

Disclaimer: we are discussing the harsh reality of human trafficking in today's episode. If you are a survivor or someone who is triggered by these discussions, feel free to skip out or come back at a later time. With the recent showing of Sound of Freedom... it's not hard to find debates all over social media about this specific topic we can all agree on is wrong: human trafficking. In this episo...

In this episode, we dive into the reality of Christians battling eating disorders and distorted body image. My special guest, Nicoletta shares her personal journey of struggling with eating disorders, and sheds light on the emotional and spiritual aspects that intertwine with these battles. From distorted self-perceptions to societal pressures, we explore how body image struggles can impact one's...

The girls are back in this episode! And we are here to answer all the juicy questions that you might not get answers to on a Sunday morning in church. If you've been waiting for a big sister talk about the birds, the bees, and everything in between -- you'll want to jump into this episode. Keep your eyes open for a part two coming up, as there were so many incredible questions that we just couldn'...

This one is for every girl out there who has been praying for Christian friendships. Maybe you're in a season of isolation and in dire need of community, or perhaps you're afraid of taking that first step to make friends. Whatever it is, chances are, we've been there. Today I am interviewing my best friends and we are unpacking quite a bit in regards to being hurt by other women, how to navigate t...

This one is for the woman of God who is in a waiting season… maybe you’re waiting for that next door to open or the ‘right one’ to come along. Maybe you’re waiting for an open door after that closed one, marriage, or a positive pregnancy test. Wherever you’re at and whatever you’re facing… I believe that the Lord is going to use today’s episode to speak to your heart in so many ways.   A few reaso...

I’m just a washed up fitness girl transformed by the grace of God. As we move into part four of this series, I'll be sharing my testimony for the very first time. I've briefly shared the cliffnotes version of my testimony at speaking events, but I've never shared it in full with my community on my social media platforms. If you find anything in this episode that resonates with you and the things t...

**Trigger Warning** We discuss the truth behind what happened with our dog, Brodie, in this episode… so you may get emotional if stories about animals dying are something you struggle with. In the last episode, Speaking Out: All The Times I've Been Canceled, Part 1, we left off on a cliffhanger. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I recommend you do so before tuning in to this episode as...