The True North Podcast

Have you ever walked through a season that made you wonder if God had forgotten about you? In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Danielle from the But God Podcast as we begin a four-part journey through the Book of Ruth. Together, we're diving into Ruth Chapter 1 and unpacking one of the most honest, heartbreaking, and hope-filled chapters in Scripture. We talk about Naomi's devastating loss, R...

Are you constantly carrying everyone else's problems? Do you feel responsible for keeping the peace, holding everything together, or making sure everyone around you is okay? In this episode of the True North Podcast, we're diving into what it truly means to be sustained by God.  You'll discover: What it means to be sustained according to Scripture Why burnout often comes from relying on temporary...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief discussion of drug addiction, domestic violence, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. While these topics are part of Miranda’s story, this conversation ultimately centers on hope, healing, redemption, and the faithfulness of God. What do you do when life keeps getting harder, even after you start following God? In this powerful testimo...

What if obedience to God was never meant to feel like a transaction? In this episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher and podcast host Kaley Hollingsworth for an honest conversation about biblical obedience, surrender, faith, control, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t go the way you expected. We unpack the difference between obedience rooted in love versus obedience driven by fear, and...

Have you ever seen a Bible verse on a t-shirt, Instagram bio, coffee mug, or social media post and wondered what it actually means? Some of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible are also some of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The True North Podcast, I’m unpacking three of the most popular Bible verses—John 3:16, Jeremiah 29:11, and Philippians 4:13—and exploring the context behind th...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances… but the lies you’ve believed about yourself? In this episode of the True North Podcast, I’m joined by author Hannah Castiaux to have an honest conversation about identity in Christ, breaking free from shame and comparison, and discovering the purpose God intentionally designed you for. Hannah shares the heart behind her book Inte...

What if God doesn’t want to remove the storm yet because He’s teaching you how to walk through it? In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to trust God when we can’t see the outcome, how boundaries can actually be a form of provision, and why faith often requires movement before clarity. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship struggles, financial pressure, emotional exhaustion, or si...

Have you ever found yourself resenting your current season because you’re desperate for the next one? In this episode of, I’m talking about something I think all of us wrestle with at some point: the tension between where we are and where we wish we could be. Whether you’re waiting for a relationship, a career breakthrough, healing, purpose, clarity, or a promise from God to finally come to life,...

Ever opened your Bible and thought, “Where do I even start—and why does this feel so confusing?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or honestly just lost trying to read Scripture, this episode of the True North Podcast is your invitation to come back with fresh confidence, clarity, and peace. In this conversation, we’re breaking down how to read your bible, how to actually understand Sc...

What does it actually look like to build a strong, personal relationship with God—and why does it feel so hard to stay consistent? In this episode of the True North Podcast, I’m joined by Jolee Carroll, host of the She Speaks Jesus Podcast and founder of Empower Her Daily, and we’re diving into the concept of “handmade faith.” Jolee describes handmade faith as a real, intentional relationship with...

What if true influence had nothing to do with followers… and everything to do with how you live your life when no one’s watching? We’re kicking off a brand new season of the True North Podcast with a conversation about what it really means to have influence. Through the story of Pharaoh’s daughter in Exodus 2, we see how one quiet, courageous decision can create a ripple effect far bigger than we...

What if the most spiritual thing you could do right now… is pause? In this season finale of The True North Podcast, we're talking about what "Selah" means, why stillness is biblical (not weakness), and how to recognize when it’s time to pause instead of push. If you’ve been moving fast but feeling distant from God, reacting instead of responding, or sensing Him highlight something you keep rushing...

This 5-minute devotional is a love letter to the one who keeps putting off meeting with Jesus… For anyone who has rescheduled time with Him, avoided opening their Bible, or felt unsure how to come back after distance. This message gently reminds listeners that Jesus is not disappointed in your delay — He’s still waiting. With compassion. With kindness. With rest. If you’ve been carrying disappoint...

Have you ever felt like you love God… but you also keep running? Like you know what’s true. You know where peace is. And yet somehow you still drift back to old patterns, old relationships, old mindsets — the ones that never actually satisfy? In this episode, we’re talking about the wandering heart. The part of us that confuses familiar with safe. The part that goes looking for control, validation...

This 5-minute devotional is a love letter to the one who feels like this is the end of their story... For anyone walking through heartbreak, disappointment, or an unexpected ending. This message reminds listeners that what feels like devastation is not the final chapter. Because of Jesus’ resurrection, our ruins can be rebuilt, our ashes exchanged for beauty, and our pain woven into a story of red...

What happens when the people who were supposed to love us are the ones who hurt us? Continuing in our February series, "Matters of The Heart" this episode explores how trauma can become an identity, why we sometimes spiritualize pain instead of healing it, and how God invites us to bring our wounds to Him honestly—without minimizing what happened or bypassing the process. If you’ve ever felt like...

This 5-minute devotional is a love letter for the weary believer who misses the way faith used to feel... For the one who longs for the simplicity, joy, and intimacy of first falling in love with Jesus—before faith became heavy, performative, or exhausting. Through reflection, Scripture, and honest confession, this devotional invites you to strip back the noise, expectations, and extras we’ve laye...

What’s really sitting on the throne of your heart? In a world that constantly pulls for our attention, affection, and allegiance, it’s easy to assume Jesus is in charge—without ever checking the throne room. In Week 1 of our February series, Matters of the Heart, we’re asking an honest question most of us avoid: What is actually ruling over your heart right now? In this episode, we unpack what Scr...

Have you ever asked, "How can I be new in Christ if people keep reminding me of who I used to be?" In this episode of we’re getting real about walking in your new identity in Christ when shame, other people, and memories of your past try to pull you backward. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, stuck between your before Jesus life and your after Jesus calling, or questioned whether real change has a...

What if the thing costing you the most peace isn’t failure—but the need to be liked? In this episode, we’re unpacking the quiet, often overlooked cost of people-pleasing and how insecurity can slowly shift our focus from peace to pressure. While the desire for connection is part of how God designed us, the problem begins when being liked becomes the place we look for our true identity. If you’ve e...

In a world saturated with viral Christian content, popular sayings, and feel-good faith messages, how do we know what’s truly rooted in Scripture—and what’s just trending? In this episode, we unpack the difference between biblical truth and cultural trends, and why not everything labeled “Christian” actually aligns with God’s Word. From phrases like “follow your heart” and “do what makes you happy...

What if 2026 isn’t about hustling harder or fixing yourself—but about choosing a slower, more faithful way forward? In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to release hustle culture and embrace a faith that is rooted in obedience, rest, and quiet consistency. This conversation is an invitation to examine the rhythms, expectations, and commitments we’re carrying—and to consider whet...

Ever notice how the New Year can feel more like a personal performance review than a fresh start? Suddenly you’re auditing everything you didn’t finish, replaying the habits that didn’t stick, and convincing yourself that next year is the year you finally fix what’s “wrong” with you. But what if the problem isn’t your discipline… or your consistency… or your motivation? What if you were never brok...

We talk about love all the time — but actually living it can feel risky. We quote verses like “There is no fear in love,” yet many of us still keep our hearts guarded, our walls high, and our expectations low. Because if we’re honest, love feels vulnerable. It opens us up to being misunderstood, rejected, or hurt again. In this final Advent episode, we’re talking about why love can feel so scary —...

We live in a weary world — and every year it seems to feel heavier. By the time we reach the end of the year, “joy” can feel hard to sing, hard to declare, and even harder to believe. But biblical joy has never depended on ideal circumstances. In this episode, we explore why joy is a command, not a feeling, and how we can rejoice even when we don’t feel joyful. Scripture reminds us that happiness...