The Radiant Journey Podcast

How are Christians supposed to be joyful when their circumstances are not? Are we supposed to "fake it til we make it"? Many of us can't access joy on a daily basis because there is simply too much pain and heartache. Over time, it becomes easier to focus on keeping it all together rather than to try to live some spiritual ideal of a life that seems just out of reach. Join your hosts, Katherine an...

The Proverbs tells us that “in a multitude of counselors, there is wisdom.” But if we bristle against or avoid feedback or counsel, we miss crucial information for our journey. Feedback is an opportunity. It’s important that we do our own inner healing so that old wounds of rejection don’t hinder what feedback could do for us. Join your hosts, Katherine and Kirsten, as they unpack this sometimes t...

Katherine and Kirsten continue their "Thriving in Every Season" series, exploring the unique characteristics of a spiritual "Winter". Though winter can feel stripped down of activity and move at a slower pace, God is usually deep at work within us, preparing us for coming fruitfulness. Join your hosts as they unpack how nature and scripture give us cues for recognizing and partnering with God's pu...

How many times have we heard the Lord's invitation in Psalm 46:10 to "be still and know that I am God"? Even now, reading it, most of us hang our heads a bit, knowing we struggle to create space for quiet time in our busy schedules. And yet, there's something bigger at play here than trouble clearing our calendar for Jesus. We, all of us, struggle with sitting still. In this episode, join Katherin...

What is your relationship with decision-making? Does come easy to you or stress you out? What unique challenges do followers of Jesus face in decision-making? Your hosts, Katherine and Kirsten, share what they've learned along their journey to help take the pressure off of daily choices.

In this episode, Katherine and Kirsten ask the question: "Can indulging in nostalgia ever become bad for us?" They uncover the truth about how what is often viewed as a normal human experience can actually work against our ability to thrive. They consider what draws us to nostalgia, what Jesus has to say about it, and what to do before its effects sour our journey. For more episodes and updates, v...

Katherine and Kirsten continue unpacking their "Thriving in Every Season" series, exploring the uniqueness of a spiritual "Fall". Your hosts unpack how nature and scripture give us cues for recognizing and partnering with God's purposes for Fall spiritual seasons in our lives. For more episodes and updates, visit: https://RadiantJourneyPodcast.com

There is a multi-million dollar industry promoting the latest methods in getting a perfectly fit and healthy body. However, there isn't nearly as much being said about how to keep your mind and thought-life healthy. In this episode, your hosts explore how to pursue a healthy thought-life and peaceful mind, by learning to recognize common pitfalls that cause our thought-life to stumble and using wi...

Are you being present to all that Jesus has made you to be? All of us have parts of ourselves that don't often see the light of day. We may be inadvertently neglecting those parts or simply unaware of them. How do we reunite with these absentee parts of ourselves? What might happen if we were able to live wholly and fully from the identity God gave us? Join your hosts, Katherine and Kirsten, as th...

Why did I say that?? Did I say too much? Were they even listening? In this episode, our hosts, Katherine and Kirsten, unpack the uncomfortable (and sometimes embarrassing) truths about vulnerability hangovers and explore helpful ways to navigate them!    For more episodes and updates, visit: https://RadiantJourneyPodcast.com

A key to thriving (not just surviving) our lives is found in the thoughtful discernment of the season we are in! Our hosts, Katherine and Kirsten, explain that it's not just about your biological age. Rather, times and seasons are orchestrated by the Lord throughout our walk with Him that are best handled when we take into account their uniqueness. Different seasons require different priorities an...

What do we do when our motivation to engage with our life and purpose wanes? If you've ever had a day, week, month, year, or season where you felt depleted of inspiration to move forward, this episode is for you! Our hosts, Katherine and Kirsten, share testimonies of some of their lowest points and what Jesus spoke to lift them out of that place.   For more episodes and updates, visit: https://Rad...

It could be argued that one thing above all else makes it difficult for us to love other people. And, it may surprise you to learn what it is! In this episode, Katherine and Kirsten continue exploring the mandate we've been given as believers to walk in love instead of judgment. In this candid conversation, they identify and break down what could be holding you back from loving the way Jesus did....

In a world where it is so easy and commonplace to judge people for their words, behavior, and opinions, Jesus invites us to be people who are the voice of love instead. In this episode, Katherine and Kirsten share about unexpected experiences that helped them discover Jesus' heart of grace and explore how we can walk in love instead of judgment.   For more episodes and updates, visit: https://Radi...

Is it possible to "bother" Jesus by asking Him for something too many times? How do we pray persistently without becoming a nag? Katherine and Kirsten consider these questions and explore why Jesus might actually see our asking in a different light.   Find out more, and join us at: https://RadiantJourneyPodcast.com

Is it ok to pursue understanding of yourself in your pursuit of Jesus? Is there a place for self-discovery in our journey with Jesus? In this episode, our hosts unpack these questions and discuss the journey of discovery that Jesus invites us into.   Find out more, and join us at: https://RadiantJourneyPodcast.com

In this episode, we discuss an unexpected path toward breakthrough. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, the Lord gives a remedy that can lift you up out of that rut and get you going again.   Find out more, and join us at: https://RadiantJourneyPodcast.com

A core value at the heart of the radiant journey and this podcast is the joy of conversational relationship with God. We believe that Jesus isn't content merely to speak life, love, and encouragement over us. Rather, He invites us INTO daily conversation with Him. Today, we talk about what that looks like in our lives and how you can deepen your conversations with the Lord.   Find out more, and jo...

In this premier episode, your hosts Katherine and Kirsten introduce themselves and share the origins of and hopes for the listener.   Find out more, and join us at: https://RadiantJourneyPodcast.com