The Pruning Podcast

This season is all about going and making disciples.  In today's episode, I sit down with Emma and Layla to have one of our most honest conversations yet. We talk about mental health, the struggles of trying to overcome sin in our own strength, and what finally changed when we fully surrendered our lives to Christ. For so long, I wanted to stop sinning but I couldn't. No amount of trying h...

This isn’t just a testimony… this is a life that should’ve ended differently.  In this episode of The Pruning Podcast, we sit down with Emma—the voice behind the testimony that shook Passion Conference 2026. What she shared didn’t just move people… it exposed the reality of what so many are silently going through.  From abuse, toxic relationships, abortion, addiction, loss, and deep depression… to...

What is it  really  like getting into real estate at 21 with no blueprint, no 9–5 mindset, and a desire to break generational cycles? In this episode of the podcast I’m joined by Kate & Tyler as we get real about being young in real estate, stepping out in faith, and learning lessons the hard way. From our first deals to the mistakes we wish we could avoid, this conversation is for every young...

If you’ve ever struggled with singleness, heartbreak, or feeling like you need someone to complete you… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I sit down with my good friend Michaela, and we get real about what it actually looks like to navigate your 20s with faith, confidence, and purpose. From heartbreak to healing, traveling solo, finding God for yourself, and learning how to truly b...

This episode is a GOOD one … we asked the guys the questions girls are usually too afraid to ask—and let’s just say… they did not hold back. From mixed signals to first moves, “icks,” and what guys actually think when they like a girl, we’re getting real, honest, and maybe even a little exposing . If you’ve ever been confused in dating or overthinking a situation… this episode is going to give you...

In this episode, Pastor Regan and Wendy Miller share a real and honest conversation about fear of being alone, relationships, breakups, the waiting season, and finding the spouse God has for you. We discuss how to navigate heartbreak, stay free from emotional and relational bondage, and trust God’s timing in love. This episode is perfect for anyone going through a season of waiting, recovering fro...

THIS EPISODE IS SO, SO GOOD Y’ALL. I sat down with  Bella , and when I tell you the calling the Lord has over her life, music, and ministry is an  understatement . She is one of the most intentional people I’ve ever met, and her heart for Jesus radiates in every conversation. Bella is a graduate of  Bethel School of Ministry , and she brings so much wisdom, humility, and encouragement into this ep...

This is the conversation every woman needs to hear.  ✨ I sat down with the incredible  Alliah Harmon  and  Lexi Segura  for the most raw and honest girl talk about navigating womanhood in every season.  Whether you're single, married, a mom, or just trying to figure out life - we're covering it ALL.  The truth about singleness and the waiting season. What nobody tells you about marriage ....

In this episode of  The Pruning Podcast , Kathlyn Celeste shares a deeply personal testimony of trusting God—not when healing came immediately, but when it  didn’t Kathlyn opens up about battling sickness in  four out of her five pregnancies , walking through physical weakness while still carrying life, faith, and obedience. In those moments, she encountered God in a way that changed everything. E...

This episode goes deeper than habits—it goes to the heart. Alliah Harmon shares how weed, reckless spending, and spiritual numbness weren’t the root problem— unforgiveness was . We talk about conviction, stewardship, and the moment God revealed that healing wouldn’t come through numbing, but through  forgiving . We talk about spiritual numbness, discernment, and how addiction doesn’t always look “...

In this solo episode of  The Pruning Podcast , I’m sharing what the Lord has been revealing to me about  2026 —a year marked not just by passion, but  sustained fire . We talk about: Why  2025 was a year of pruning , but  2026 is a year of fruitfulness How pruning doesn’t stop fruit—it  produces  it The truth about being a  consuming fire  that doesn’t burn out after a moment, a season, or a camp...

We’re closing out 2025 with a very special and heartfelt episode—and I couldn’t do it without my best friend,  Gabby . This episode is our  yearly debrief , a raw, honest reflection on everything this year stretched, broke, healed, and grew in us. In this final episode of  The Pruning Podcast  for 2025, we talk about: ✨ Walking through the wilderness and hard seasons God has led us through ✨ Wha...

In this episode of The Pruning Podcast, I sit down with Madelyn Comeaux for a testimony that will completely change the way you see God’s redemption. Madelyn opens up about growing up in a world of drugs, abuse, and unimaginable loss, including the death of her dad. With no spiritual foundation and no one to guide her, she found herself searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places, only to hi...

GirlSSS GRAB your COFFEE and sit with us—this one’s  so  good! On this episode of The Pruning Podcast, I’m hanging out with the fabulous make-up artist Maddie G (aka MUA Maddie) for the ultimate girl-talk. We dive into: Hilarious first-date stories (that moment when he shows up… or doesn’t) Our acne journeys (because flawless skin is a myth and we’re embracing the real) The trap of comparing our b...

They’re backkk!  A year later, Youth Pastors Brandon and Katelyn are joining us again because y’all LOVED them — and this time, we’re going even deeper. We answer YOUR questions about: ✨ Feeling unqualified but called ✨ Navigating conflict in a healthy, God-honoring way ✨ Breakups, heartbreak & how to actually heal ✨ Shame, surrender, and letting go of burdens ✨ Battling thoughts & re...

In this episode of  The Pruning Podcast , Ian Landry opens up about one of the most powerful redemption stories we’ve heard yet. From walking through  divorce just one year into marriage , to losing  his job, his home, and his car all in one day , Ian shares what it truly means to  trust God through heartbreak, loss, and surrender . After hitting rock bottom, Ian packed up and moved to  Belize  —...

This one’s deep, y’all. In this episode of The Pruning Podcast, me and my bestie Lexi Segura sit down for some real girl talk about surrendering in the seasons that break you. We talk about what it feels like when God starts removing things you thought you needed — the people, plans, and places you were sure were part of your story. From heartbreak and rejection to waiting and silence, we dive int...

In this episode, Mallery returns to share how she went from picking and choosing when to trust God to surrendering fully to Him. She talks about the weight of growing up in a single-parent household, the impact of Catholic tradition without true relationship, and her lifelong battle with anxiety and depression. Most importantly, she shares how encountering Jesus brought her from lukewarm faith int...

I could not be more excited about today’s guest — Ashlynn Hanks, the powerhouse behind Local Love Louisiana ! 🌟 She’s been going viral across social media by spotlighting Lafayette and Louisiana businesses, sharing their testimonies, and giving them a platform to shine. In this episode, Ashlynn opens up about how she started Local Love Louisiana, the heart behind her mission, and the incredible j...

This episode is the ultimate GIRL TALK you didn’t know you needed. 💕 We’re going deep into what the Lord has been teaching us about  true surrender , what it really looks like when a man is walking as a  true man of God , and the advice we wish we could give our  18-year-old selves . This isn’t surface-level chatter—it’s real, raw, and rooted in faith. 🙌 Whether you’re navigating relationships,...

In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Emma, the founder of  Fearless Design Her  — a bold Christian clothing brand born out of heartbreak, healing, and holy surrender. Emma opens up about the tragic loss of her friend in a drunk driving accident — the very friend who first introduced her to Jesus. From questioning her faith and walking through the depths of grief to choosing to trust God a...

It’s been  six months  but the besties are back — and we’re not holding back. From navigating jealousy in friendships to healing from church hurt, we’re diving deep into the real stuff that most people avoid. How do you walk through offense without letting it shape you? How do you stay soft when your heart wants to turn cold? We’re talking about it all — with vulnerability, laughter, and truth. Th...

I brought my sister Layla Smith back on the podcast and we’re getting super real about mental health, anxiety, depression, and what it actually looks like to follow Jesus when life isn’t cute or aesthetic. This one’s for: The person who feels alone in her thoughts The one secretly struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts The person trying to stay close to God but feeling like it’s just  so...

In this raw and real episode of The Pruning Podcast, I’m opening up about where I’ve been—spiritually, physically, and mentally. Life lately has been full of battles, stretching seasons, and quiet pruning moments that have felt anything but easy… but so necessary. From spiritual warfare and mental heaviness to physical burnout, I share how God has been refining me in the hidden places, what I’ve l...

In this raw & real episode of the  Pruning Podcast , I sit down with Dorothy Bernard and talk all things healing, redemption, and starting over after addiction. 🕊️ Dorothy opens up about how addiction paused her life for nearly 10 years — but God wasn’t done with her story. 🙌 We talk about the power of God's grace, what true healing looks like, and how finding godly friendships and real c...