The Live Worthy Podcast

This week on the Live Worthy Podcast, we’re continuing our Fivefold Equipping Series with another powerful breakout session from Worthy Conference 2025! Sandra Tolsma brings a heartfelt and practical message on how to become really good at relational evangelism—showing us how to build authentic connections, share the Gospel with confidence, and love people toward Jesus. Sandra speaks from the lens...

In this episode, Erin sits down with her spiritual daughter and dear friend, Isabelle Thomas—a true evangelist, storyteller, and unapologetic lover of soup. Together, they talk about what it looks like to live the Gospel out loud—to see, seek, and serve the lost in everyday life. From her early ministry roots to being the youngest to take on a missions trip, Isabelle shares how God has shaped her...

In this follow-up episode, sisters Erin Arruda and Sarah Ronne invite listeners into one of the most personal and vulnerable places they share—their Bible study time. With honesty and openness, they give us a glimpse of what meeting with the Lord currently looks like for each of them, offering a front-row seat to how God speaks uniquely to their hearts. This episode isn’t polished or scripted; it’...

In this episode of the Live Worthy Podcast, host Erin Arruda sits down with her sister, Sarah Ronne. From standing side by side as maid of honor and bridesmaid, to raising kids together and laboring in ministry, their lives have been knit together through seasons of joy, challenge, and deep faith. Sarah carries a unique call as a teacher of the Word, helping others clear the clutter and discover b...

This week on the Live Worthy Podcast, we’re sharing another impactful breakout session from Worthy Conference 2025! Sarah Ronne leads us in a clear and practical teaching on how to grow in your understanding of God’s Word—so you can read it with confidence, apply it with clarity, and fall in love with Scripture all over again. This session is part of our Fivefold Equipping Series, with each breako...

In this heartfelt episode of the Live Worthy Podcast, Erin sits down with her sister, Ruth Spiegel—Creative Arts Pastor at Overflow Church and Worship Director for Worthy Ministries. From the very first phone call asking, “Are we worthy?”, Ruth’s voice and leadership have carried a prophetic weight in shaping this ministry. Together, Erin and Ruth talk about her path into ministry leadership, the...

In this special episode of the Live Worthy Podcast, Erin sits down with someone very dear to her heart—her own mother, Kathie Taflinger. Known by many as “the best hugger ever,” Kathie’s life has been marked by deep prayer, slow and intentional discipleship, and a legacy of spiritual children who have been transformed by her love and faithfulness. Together, they talk about Kathie’s salvation story...

In this episode of the Live Worthy Podcast, Erin sits down with dear friend, mentor, and ministry leader Debbie Price. With decades of experience leading women, championing regional gatherings, and carrying a passion for legacy, Debbie has been instrumental in shaping the story of Worthy from the very beginning. Together, they talk about Debbie’s personal journey into ministry, the movement of God...

This week on the Live Worthy Podcast, we’re highlighting another powerful breakout session from Worthy Conference 2025! Victoria Piccirilli brings a beautiful and Spirit-led message on how to discern the voice of God in your everyday life. This session is part of our Fivefold Equipping Series, where each breakout features one of the five ministry gifts. Victoria shares from the lens of the prophet...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Caleb Hyers, we dive headfirst into some of the most debated—and often misunderstood—passages in the New Testament. With wisdom and grace, Caleb brings fresh, biblically rooted insight to texts like 1 Timothy 2 and Romans 6–8, helping us untangle cultural confusion from Kingdom clarity. This episode is both thought-provoking and faith-building as we explore how to...

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with my brother and friend Caleb Hyers—apostolic leader of The Resting Place family of churches, founder of To-Gather, author, and Kingdom Equalist. We begin by unpacking Caleb’s personal journey into ministry and what it means to walk as a carrier of Kingdom reality. With his signature blend of prophetic clarity and theological depth, Caleb invi...

In this episode, we sit down with dear friend, mentor, and powerhouse leader Pastor Tina Blount—Pastor at Arise Church, host of the Be Blount Podcast, author, and a bold voice of Kingdom clarity in both ministry and the marketplace. We explore the unique space she occupies between pastoral leadership and marketplace influence, unpack the meaning of being a marketplace minister, and lean into the c...

This week on the Live Worthy Podcast, we’re featuring one of the powerful breakout sessions from Worthy Conference 2025! Pastor Tina Blount shares a timely and practical message on how to make a difference right where God has planted you. This session is part of our Fivefold Equipping Series, with each breakout highlighting one of the five ministry gifts. Tina speaks through the lens of the apostl...

From Shame to Freedom In Episode 9, Erin continues sharing the beauty of walking out her healing. She opens up about the hard in-between—after the chains break but before you feel free. From waiting on God to finding her identity in grace, this part of her story shows how freedom grows in layers. 📖 Grab the book: Unadulterated by Erin Arruda https://www.amazon.com/Unadulterated-His-Scandalous-Gra...

In this special episode, Erin Arruda finds herself in the guest seat once again — but this time, her interviewer is none other than her eldest daughter, Ella. It’s another holy takeover, and a beautiful one at that. With warmth, laughter, and realness, Ella helps us see Erin not just as the founder and president of Worthy Ministries, but as a mom, mentor, and woman walking out her calling. Togethe...

A Conversation with Erin & Guest Host Paula Chewning In Episode 7, we kick off a powerful two-part series with Erin in the hot seat. It’s what she calls a “holy take-over,” as guest host Paula Chewning (From There... to Here) interviews her about her raw and redemptive journey. Drawing from her book, Unadulterated: From Shame to Freedom, From Fear to Faith, Erin shares how God met her in deep...

In this heartfelt episode of the Live Worthy Podcast, we sit down with someone very close to home—my husband, Mickey Arruda. Together, we reflect on vulnerable moments from our story, including the night we had to face hard truths and seek restoration. We also explore what it means for a husband to love his wife as Christ loves the Church, and we challenge one another with a simple yet revealing e...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Pastor Chuck Ammons, we continue our deep dive into the fivefold ministry and its importance in the life of every believer. We address common misunderstandings—especially around the word “apostle”—and discuss how each of the five offices are expressed in Scripture and in the Church today. Chuck offers compelling insight into how these roles equip us for unity, ma...

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Pastor Chuck Ammons—husband, father, author, and Lead Pastor of Overflow Church. Known for his deep insight into the Father’s heart, Chuck helps us explore Ephesians 4:11–16 and begin unpacking the fivefold ministry: apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, and teacher. We start by breaking down what the fivefold is, why it matters, and...

In this episode, we honor the legacy of two incredible sisters, Reatha and Leatha Morris—women of deep faith, fierce prayer, and unwavering service. Their lives shaped generations through quiet strength, radical hospitality, and relentless love for Jesus. Come be inspired by their story of living worthy in the everyday.

This week, we explore the bold faith and unwavering obedience of Gladys Aylward, a missionary who followed God's call to China against all odds. Her story is one of courage, compassion, and relentless trust in God's provision. Be inspired by a woman who truly lived worthy.

In this premiere episode, we kick off our first series by honoring women who have lived worthy—women whose lives inspire courage, conviction, and faith. Join us as we explore the powerful story of Perpetua and Felicitas, two early Christian martyrs whose bold witness continues to encourage generations of believers. Tune in for rich conversation, historical insight, and spiritual encouragement as w...