The Morning Pour

When did we decide we had to be good at something just to enjoy doing it? From gymnastics and questionable dance moves to beginner bungee classes (that I'm convinced I'm overqualified for 😂), we're talking about the freedom to try something new without needing to be perfect. I love learning, I love a good challenge, and I love discovering what I'm capable of. But sometimes the best memories happe...

Sometimes a song meets you right where you are. After waking during the night with a lot on her mind and spending time praying and listening, I experienced an unexpected moment of encouragement through “Jesus Eh” by African Drill Choir. What followed was a few extra minutes in the driveway, a little more peace, and a sweet reminder from a loving Father: He’s still here. This week’s One Sip, One Ti...

When did we decide that being tired requires an explanation? This week on The Morning Pour, we're talking about the guilt that comes with slowing down, the pressure to always be productive, and why rest doesn't have to be something we earn. From waking up exhausted after a full night's sleep to the science behind my favorite little "nappuccino," we're exploring what it looks like to give ourselves...

Twenty-two years ago, on October 18, 2004, my life was literally flipped upside down. At twenty years old, a devastating car accident changed everything, but I had no idea how much life was still ahead of me. In this deeply personal episode of The Morning Pour, I'm revisiting reflections I've written over the years, sharing the pain, anger, healing, faith, and unexpected adventures that followed....

Sometimes you need advice. Sometimes you just need someone to hear you out. This week on One Sip, One Tip, we’re talking about finding your safe people, learning to listen without jumping in to fix everything, and how a thoughtful conversation can help you move forward. Plus, a little Blue Angels and Thunderbirds chatter before you go! ☕✈️

Can we disagree and still make room to understand each other? This week, we’re talking about asking honest questions, listening with respect, and staying grounded in your beliefs while learning someone else’s story. Plus, meet Brad Loaf, my sourdough starter, and discover why my birthday comes with a very unexpected observance. 😂 Your one tip: Ask one more honest question before you respond and g...

Ken Virzi has lived a few lives and thankfully, he’s willing to tell us all about them. 😂 From a car accident that changed the direction of his life, to 12 years in ministry, living in Turkey, the World Race, and eventually finding his way into a career as a flight attendant, Ken’s story is anything but predictable. We recorded this one on the way to the airport after our Grown Ups Table summer r...

Does having room to help mean it’s yours to do? In this week’s One Sip, One Tip, I share how two lighthouse paintings became a lasting picture of my calling and how years of saying yes taught me to pause, set boundaries, and serve without wearing myself out. A conversation about faith, guilt, and learning that every gap isn’t yours to fill. ☕ The Last Drop: The internet is voting for fat bears, a...

One Sip, One Tip: A childhood celebrity crush got me thinking about how quickly we fill in the blanks about people. From new friends to potential dates, what changes when we give the real person time to show us who they are?

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This time, the mic gets turned on me. While in St. Simons, Andrew asked if he could interview me for The Morning Pour, so we found a little prayer chapel with great air conditioning, gathered an unexpected audience, and hit record. It’s a candid conversation about my story, faith, life, relationships, and a little bit of everything in between and plenty of side roads along the way. If there’s some...

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What can happen when you say yes to something or someone a little unexpected? My friendship with Nicole Cress began with a Facebook comment, a road trip through Jacksonville, and her willingness to stay at the unofficial Sax in Jax Airbnb. By her second visit, we were sitting down to record a conversation. Nicole is a multi-passionate person who is learning how to pursue the things that make her f...

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This week, I’m sitting down with my friend Sarah Verus for a conversation that covers a whole lot of life from growing up in Germany as a missionary kid to homeschooling her own children, walking through divorce, and discovering what faith looks like when life doesn’t go according to plan. We talk about how to walk through singleness well, the role the church can play in that season, and what it l...

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