The Ula and Violet Podcast

In this episode, I share a little bit about where I’ve been, why I stepped back from podcasting for a season, and what it has looked like to re-ground myself after walking through a lower place mentally and emotionally. This is also a catch-up episode about the work God has been helping me bring back to life, including MyCountyHelp.org, a community resource project I started last year, set aside f...

Some days aren’t polished. Some days are led. In this episode, Amanda sits down on a Sunday morning after feeling a pull to open her Bible and listen closely. What unfolds is an honest, unfiltered reflection on Acts 2 and Revelation 3 — specifically the weight of unforgiveness and the reality of living as a lukewarm Christian. This isn’t a perfectly structured message. It’s a real one. Through per...

Stepping out of our comfort zone can feel uncomfortable, especially when we’re used to staying quiet and flying under the radar. In this episode, Amanda shares what it has been like to start the Ula & Violet podcast and the internal battle that often comes with following a calling placed on your heart. From self-doubt to procrastination to wondering whether anyone is even listening, these thou...

There has never been, and will never be, another person who can live this exact life from your exact perspective. In this episode, I talk about the reality that God designed you intentionally. Your personality, your experiences, your gifts, and your voice are not accidental. Comparing yourself to someone else is exhausting and unnecessary. No one else can bring what you bring to the table. I share...

It is easy to feel like we have to stay plugged into everything happening around us. The headlines, the arguments, the constant urgency. At first it can feel responsible, like paying attention means we care. But over time, that constant intake can leave us tense, reactive, and worn down rather than wise. In this episode, we talk about the quiet reminder to look up. Not as an escape from reality, b...

In this episode, we unpack 2 Timothy 2:22 and what it really means to “flee the desires of youth” and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace. Youth isn’t just about age. It’s about immaturity. It’s about chasing validation, status, control, and things that feel good in the moment but leave us empty in the long run. This conversation explores spiritual maturity, human connection, repentance a...

Trigger Warning: In this episode Amanda shares parts of her personal story, including references to abuse and loss. Listener discretion is encouraged. Welcome to the very first episode of The Ula & Violet Podcast. In this introduction, Amanda shares her personal story with honesty and heart. She talks about growing up in love and loss, walking through trauma and confusion, and searching for me...