Sunny & 65 with Madi Schultz

LENT!!!! What is it? Why should I practice it? How do I decide what to give up? Is it more than just not eating candy for 40 days? In this episode, my friend and Pastor, Andrew Rutten and I chat through all those questions and more. Praying this episode is encouraging! Can't wait to see what God does in your heart this Lent season!  ____________________________________ Subscribe to my emails...

Oh my goodness my heart left this conversation so encouraged and stirred!!! Karen Kuhns is a wife, mama, and foster mama. We talk about hospitality (WOWZA), foster care, our freedom in Christ and more. Encouraged towards the Lord by Karen's life, can't wait for you to hear this conversation. Enjoy! ____________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here...

I turned 28 this week!!! Y'all know I LOVE birthdays. I was overwhelmed with gratitude this week thinking about how God has brought me from death to life and has given me everything I need in His son. Praying this episode leads you into overwhelming gratefulness, too! Enjoy! ____________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here! Join my bookclub here! mack...

FRIENDS!!! I am starting a new series called Ten Minute Truth (TMT because I'm a sucker for nicknames hehe). This intro episode talks about what each episode will entail and the goal behind this series. These will be short episodes filled with scripture, questions to ponder/pray about, and calls to action! Enjoy! ____________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsl...

First ever Ten Minute Truth!! 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 ____________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here! Join my bookclub here! mackandbenj.com LET'S CONNECT: madi@sunnyand65.com ____________________________________ FROM THE EPISODE: #SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January: Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray ____________________________________ OTHER...

I LEFT THIS CONVERSATION REFRESHED AND FREED UP IN SO MANY AREAS!!! Emily Jensen is a wife, mama of 5, author, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood . In this conversation, we talk about how the gospel meets us in motherhood, grief + disability, human limitations + rest and so much more. You're going to want a notepad for this one, folks!!! So many gold nuggets. Enjoy! __________________________...

Today I am joined by my old college buddy, Isaac Holt! Isaac's zeal and love for the Lord has always inspired me. Isaac works for a ministry called God Behind Bars where they bring the gospel into prisons! God is saving people through their labors!!! Today we talk all about what God is doing through God Behind Bars, how God uses all of our suffering for good, and so much more. Enjoy! Disclaim...

This conversation!!!! Today, I am joined by my dear friend Ellie Berry. We cover miles and miles of ground but in this conversation we talk about how God freed her from addiction(HALLELUJAH!!!), walking alongside someone that is battling addiction, hospitality, rest and more. Ellie is the person you could talk to forever. The joy of the Lord shines through her, and I always learn from the wisdom H...

"We Can't Make Ourselves Be Good Friends Slash Go Be a Good Friend" I had the absolute honor of getting to speak at a church's women's retreat this last October! I can’t even begin to express how humbled I was to be asked to do this and how sweet it was to partner with the Lord on this. This is the SECOND session of two that I got to teach on the topic of Christian friends...

I had the absolute honor of getting to speak at a church's women's retreat this last October! I can’t even begin to express how humbled I was to be asked to do this and how sweet it was to partner with the Lord on this. This is the first session of two that I got to teach on the topic of Christian friendship. Praying these two talks are helpful, encouraging and edifying as you navigate t...

I had one job-- to get it down to 22 and I couldn't.  28 things God taught me in 2022!!!  ___________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here! Join my bookclub here! mackandbenj.com LET'S CONNECT: madi@sunnyand65.com ____________________________________ From the episode: #SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January: Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray...

My dear friend, Leah Pieper, invited me onto her podcast, Fresh Life Podcast , to share a story of how I've seen God's redemption in my life. God redeemed motherhood for me! Through getting pregnant unexpectedly, not trusting God, battling crippling fear, and postpartum depression God continued to be faithful. He sustained me and revived my soul through His living and active Word. So swe...

THIS EPISODE IS FILLED WITH SO MUCH GOLD FROM CAROLYN OAKES!!!!! Whether it is November 20th or June 5th - YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. I left so encouraged towards Jesus through Carolyn's words. Carolyn walks us through the importance of advent and gives so many tangible tools for us to use, and she ultimately points us to Jesus through the entire thing. Wow. Praying this episode...

Sarah Buettenback is such a gift!!! Sarah is a wife, mama of 2 boys, and the Serving Director at Citylight Church Midtown  in Omaha, NE. This conversation was recorded back in August, and is one of the most raw conversations I've gotten the privilege to have on the podcast - I left so encouraged and reminded of who God is even in the midst of the painful valleys. I pray it encourages you too!...

First ever S&65 LIVE RECORDING!!!! In this episode Angie Sears, Jake Peterson and I discuss how the Gospel entirely affects how we go about conflict.  We chat through what scripture says about conflict, different tangible tools when tackling conflict, and ultimately what Jesus is calling us to during conflict. ENJOY! ____________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Ne...

Nicole Rehmert - WOW! The Lord is SO mighty in this woman. In this conversation we talk about her hope in Jesus while walking through deep suffering, helpful tools for studying God's word and why it's important, and so much more. This woman's passion for Jesus is CONTAGIOUS.  She has paved the way and has spurred on my faith in such big ways. ENJOY! _________________________________...

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear...

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like...

I WANNA BE LIKE KENT SOVINE WHEN I GROW UP!!!! Oh my word, I left this conversation so spurred on in my faith. Kent Sovine is the Assistant District Superintendent for the MidAmerica District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination. We talk about shaping culture, listening for God's voice, discipleship, what him and his wife value while raising their children, the fourfold gospe...

Leah Pieper. A TRUE GEM. I learn from this gal every.single.time.we.talk. The Lord exudes out of her through her wise, sweet yet bold, discerning spirit He has given her. In this conversation we talk about her life with chronic illness, God's crinkly eyed smile towards us, how we will be known by how we LOVE, and so so much more. Friends, you don't want to miss this conversation. Enjoy!...

NAY!!!! This gal I tell you what! Naomi is a dear friend of mine. Her joy is contagious and her love for the Lord exudes out of her. I am so grateful for the way the Lord has sustained this friendship. She is currently a worship resident at City Light Lincoln Church. I LEARN SO MUCH FROM THE WAY THE LORD LEADS HER LIFE!!! Can't wait for you to hear this conversation. Enjoy! __________________...

Oh my word I learned so much from Jake Peterson!!! From getting people's phone numbers, to why the triangle of missiology/doxology/theology is important, to the importance of discipleship it was such an honor to have this dude on the podcast. I walked away spurred on and believing you will too. Can't wait for you to listen! Enjoy! __________________________________________________ Subscr...

The Lord used this conversation to increase my faith without a shadow of a doubt!!! CAROLYN OAKES IS AMAZING. Her humility, steadfastness, and love for the Lord absolutely exude out of her. Can't wait for you to hear more of her story and the Lord's faithfulness in her life. Enjoy! __________________________________________________ Subscribe to my emails and Monthlyish Newsletter here! J...

Friends!! It's been a minute!! So excited to be back. Today's episode is a little update on life lately and then talking about one of my absolute favorite things: OUR COMPLETE FREEDOM IN CHRIST. You're free from the power of sin. You're free from guilt and shame. The list of things you're free from in Christ is ENDLESS. You are SO free. What laws or rules have you placed o...

What is Advent? What does it look like to celebrate and participate in Advent? As the chaos of the holidays ensue, I sit down with Jake Peterson and Ravyn Johnson to talk about fixing our eyes on Jesus- remembering and celebrating his birth, while eagerly anticipating his return. Check out the links below for more resources on Advent! Can't wait to celebrate Advent alongside of you this seaso...