The Goodness and Grace Podcast

If you've ever felt guilty because your quiet time doesn't look like someone else's, this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing one of my quirkiest habits, and why it's unexpectedly become one of the best things for my relationship with God. We'll talk about creating a quiet time that works with your personality instead of against it, plus I'll share some of my favorite...

We're back with another Goodness, Lately episode!! Goodness, Lately is a voice memo series from The Goodness & Grace Podcast — short, unscripted reflections on faith, tenderness, and noticing God’s goodness in real life, right in the middle of it. 🥳️ Download your FREE “Guideposts of Goodness” toolkit! 💬 Leave a voice message for the show! Your response might be featured in a future epis...

Summer doesn't always feel like summer- especially when life keeps rolling. If your routine hasn’t slowed down but your soul could really use a reset, this episode is for you. ☀️ In today’s episode, we talk about how God gently shifts our capacity in each season, and what it means to observe summer when your schedule looks the same. Meet the Summer Starter Pack —five simple ways to “summer-fy”...

Come hang out with me for a deep breath in this busy season, friend. 🫶 Feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stretched thin this season? This short, encouraging episode is a gentle reminder that God’s goodness and provision remain steady- even in busy seasons. • trusting God in overwhelming seasons • finding peace when life feels chaotic • living with confidence in God’s goodness • balancin...

In this Goodness Gathered: Spring Edition , I’m sharing a collection of the small, meaningful moments that are bringing light to my days. From simple joys to deeper spiritual encouragement, this episode is a gentle reminder that gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is good — it’s about choosing to be thankful in all things. You’ll hear: A podcast I’m loving lately A simple spring joy to try...

Even this. Even now. There is help here. Tune in today for a short, encouraging episode for anyone in a hard or overwhelming season. If life feels like too much right now, this will remind you where to look for the help you need—and how to start seeing the goodness that’s been there all along. The Goodness & Grace Podcast helps women cultivate an awareness of God’s goodness in every season of...

What if the clutter in your home is connected to the noise in your heart? In this episode, I’m joined by decluttering coach Liz LaVoie to talk about simplifying your space and your life. We explore how to let go of what’s weighing you down, create room for what matters, and live with more intention, peace, and joy. The Goodness & Grace Podcast helps women cultivate an awareness of God’s goodne...

We're back with another Goodness, Lately episode!! Goodness, Lately is a voice memo series from The Goodness & Grace Podcast — short, unscripted reflections on faith, tenderness, and noticing God’s goodness in real life, right in the middle of it. Episode Resources Ep. #82 "Goodness, Lately: Counting Years I Wasn't Promised" Where are you seeing God’s goodness? 💬 Leave a voi...

What does it mean to find joy in hard seasons? In this episode of The Goodness and Grace Podcast, I’m sharing the story of my favorite Valentine’s Day — the one that happened just after brain surgery and in the middle of living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. It wasn’t an easy season. But it was full of love. Together, we reflect on Psalm 40, receiving care when life feels fragile, and why...

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough for my preschooler?” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kaiia, founder of Our Little Peas, to talk about play-based learning, releasing pressure, and what “enough” really looks like in everyday life. We also gently touch on how children learn care and compassion — even in seasons when families are walking through something...

When the world feels heavy, sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is notice what’s still good. It’s the Winter Edition of Goodness Gathered — a cozy, joy-filled pause to notice the little things bringing light to everyday life. From small comforts to quiet reminders of God’s care, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and remember: goodness is still here. The Goodness &am...

Last week, we talked about what it feels like when rest starts working. (Go listen to Ep. 85!) But sometimes we try all the right things, and the fog still hasn’t lifted. This re-aired episode is for those moments. For the weeks when rest is necessary but not sufficient, and you find yourself thinking, Why am I still in a funk? These three gentle strategies aren’t about pushing harder or fixing yo...

Some seasons ask us to push through. Others ask us to pay attention. Let’s talk about the quiet signs that something is shifting — when rest begins to land, when small joys return, and when the heart starts reaching for God again. Today we explore what it looks like to care for both body and soul. If you’re craving a calmer pace, clearer awareness, and a deeper sense of God’s nearness this season,...

In this episode, I’m joined by my sweet friend Gennai for a cozy, reflective conversation about taking one last look at 2025. Together, we talk about growth, gratitude, and the gift of noticing God’s goodness when we slow down and reflect with Him. If you’re craving a gentle, meaningful way to close one season and step into the next, this conversation is for you. The Goodness & Grace Podcast h...

It’s Christmas week — and if you’re feeling behind, this episode is for you. In this cozy conversation, Caitlan shares a gentle Advent reminder that it’s not too late — plus a surprising moment at Target that became a holy interruption. From simple list-making to unexpected joy in crowded places, this episode invites you to notice the goodness God has already tucked into your days. Take a deep bre...

It's our first-ever Goodness, Lately episode!! Goodness, Lately is a voice memo series from The Goodness & Grace Podcast — short, unscripted reflections on faith, tenderness, and noticing God’s goodness in real life, right in the middle of it. Where are you seeing God’s goodness? 💬 Leave a voice message for the show! Your response might be featured in a future episode! Connect with Caitla...

When cancer changes your story, who gets to tell the truth about who you are? In this special episode, Caitlan shares the heart behind her brand-new Thrivers Affirmation Toolkit — a faith-filled resource created to help metastatic breast cancer Thrivers reclaim their worth, respond to harmful thoughts, and anchor their hearts in the unchanging love of God. If you’re not a Thriver — maybe you’re a...

What if the story you’re living could become a source of healing- not just for you, but for others too? In this episode, we talk with April Stearns, writer and editor of Wildfire Magazine, to talk about the transformative power of storytelling, amplifying MBC voices, and how we can contribute to the healing our world needs! Meet April: April Stearns was diagnosed at 35 years old with Stage 3 breas...

It’s the first-ever Goodness Gathered! Caitlan shares a collection of small joys, cozy routines, and lessons helping her see God’s goodness this fall- proof that life can still be light and lovely, even in uncertain seasons! Listen for: The heart behind Goodness Gathered What Caitlan’s watching, sipping, and savoring this season A new lesson about finding joy in the “in-between” Cozy fall inspirat...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month ends, Caitlan shares three questions to spot true advocacy in a sea of ribbons, hear how one awareness event got it right, and be reminded that your care still matters long after October ends. Because when we choose goodness over glitter, awareness becomes action- and hope keeps growing! 📣 PLUS: Our very first “Goodness On the Go” segment! Where are you seeing God...

What if the way we talk about breast cancer could bring more healing than harm? 💗 As someone learning to live fully in the middle of uncertainty, Caitlan invites you to explore how language influences the way we love and support one another through hard seasons. From rethinking “battle” metaphors to finding gentle, faith-filled ways to show up for friends with cancer, this conversation blends bib...

What does it look like to show up well for a friend walking through something hard — like a cancer diagnosis? 💕 In this heartfelt conversation, Caitlan sits down with her best friend Kelly to reflect on her first Still Good Co. event and the deeper journey of friendship, faith, and learning to love through uncertainty. Together they talk about: 🌸 What Kelly wishes she knew when Caitlan was first...

It’s a new season of The Goodness & Grace Podcast! 🎉 Join Caitlan Reese Killian — writer, podcaster, and metastatic breast cancer thriver — as she celebrates the one-year anniversary of Still Good Co. and shares how God’s goodness has met her in every season. From the heart behind her business to the hope behind Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, this episode is a tender reminder that ev...

I’m flying solo today to wrap up both our special summer series- Stars Hollow Summer- and the whole second season of this happy little podcast! Listen for a highlight reel of lessons learned from Lorelai & Emily, Rory’s evolution, friendships, blow ups and break ups.  I’m so blessed to share my heart with you here, online, and in my life, sweet friends. An introvert like me could never imagine...

Breakups, blowups, and "what ifs"—they make for great drama on TV, but how do we navigate life when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, we reflect on Psalm 121, the Gilmore Girls’ infamous vowel renewal, and what it means to trust God in the midst of uncertainty. When dreams slip through our fingers, we can rest in the One who holds it all together. ⁠⁠ 🎉 NEW: Free Gilmore Girls...