True & Tried Podcast

I want to ask you something before we get into this. When is the last time you actually stopped and thought about disappointment? Not anxiety. Not depression. Not grief. Disappointment specifically. Because here is what I have noticed. We talk about all the other things. We have language for them, resources for them, and whole therapy industries built around them. But disappointment quietly sits u...

If you have ever felt like every parenting decision you make is up for debate, this episode is for you. Sleep training or not. Breastfeeding or formula. Crunchy or conventional. Screen time limits. Sugar. Schedules. Somehow every choice comes with an opinion attached and a jury ready to weigh in. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, a lot of us are quietly wondering if we are doing this whole...

Have you ever opened an Amazon box and genuinely couldn't remember ordering what was inside? Same. Sometimes it's things we actually need. But sometimes if we're honest, we're not shopping because we need something. We're shopping because we feel something. In this episode we're having a real conversation about impulsive spending, discontentment, and what's actually going on underneath the habit....

If you could sit down with your 20-year-old self, what would you say? In this episode, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea get honest about the things they wish someone had told them sooner — the financial moves they wish they'd made earlier, the health knowledge nobody handed them, the faith struggles they overcame, and the relationship wisdom that took years to learn. Whether you're in your 20s righ...

Do you ever feel overstimulated before the day has barely begun? The noise. The notifications. The mental load. The pressure to be everything to everyone. It’s only 9:30am and you’re already exhausted. In this episode, we talk honestly about the overwhelm so many modern women carry and the subtle lies we believe: “Peace will come after this season.” “I’ll rest when things slow down.” “If I were mo...

In this episode, we respond to a listener question many believers wrestle with: What does it look like to honor your parents and family when they aren’t walking with Christ? We unpack what Scripture says about honor versus obedience, how to live as ambassadors for Christ within our families, and how to love well while still holding healthy boundaries. We also look to Jesus’ example of honoring, di...

In this episode, we talk honestly about jealousy and comparison , especially in a world shaped by social media. We share personal experiences of the heart checks we’ve had to take and the lies the enemy tries to convince us of when envy creeps in: that we’re behind, overlooked, or not enough. We explore what Scripture says about jealousy, clarifying that desire itself isn’t sinful, but when it tur...

Today’s episode discusses miscarriage and pregnancy loss. We share personal stories and research, and this conversation may be emotionally sensitive. Nothing shared is medical advice, and if you are currently experiencing loss, we encourage you to reach out to a healthcare provider or trusted support network. This topic has been heavy on our hearts. In the U.S. alone, around one million pregnancie...

In this episode, Steph shares her personal postpartum journey through anxiety, depression, guilt, and healing. Months after giving birth, she found herself crying constantly and wrestling with shame over how she felt. Through honest conversations with trusted people, medical support, and God’s grace, she learned that needing help didn’t make her a bad mom, it helped her become the mom she longed t...

Today we’re talking about a condition that affects over 5 million women in the U.S.: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that can impact menstrual cycles, skin health, mood, weight, fertility, and long-term metabolic health. Because it affects roughly 1 in 10 women, chances are you or someone you love has been touched by this diagnosis. What encouraged us most in prepari...

Today we’re continuing our women’s health series by diving into a topic that has quietly become foundational to overall wellness: gut health. From digestion and immunity to hormones and mental clarity, the gut truly impacts nearly every system in the body, earning its nickname as the “second brain.” With the rise of gluten-free diets, probiotic foods, and even the recent sourdough boom, many women...

In today’s episode, we ask a bold but necessary question: Is society truly set up to support women - especially when it comes to our health, our rhythms, and the way God uniquely designed us? We explore the beauty of women’s health as intentional, purposeful, and created by God. From menstrual cycles to pregnancy and postpartum, we reflect on how women were meant to live in the natural rhythms God...

In this episode, we’re kicking off our Women’s Health Series, where we’ll be having honest, practical conversations about cycle syncing, hormones, gut health, PCOS, stress, anxiety, postpartum care, and more. To start the series, we’re sharing our experience with cycle syncing after practicing it for the last three months. We talk about what cycle syncing is, why we wanted to try it, what we learn...

In this episode, we dive deep into the 4 eternal truths about who God is -  truths that anchor our faith and shape the way we see the world: God is Great so we don’t have to be in control God is Glorious so we don’t have to fear or please others God is Good so we don’t have to look elsewhere for satisfaction God is Gracious so we don’t have to prove ourselve We explore how our beliefs about God sh...

As we close out the year, we’re pausing to reflect - not just on what we want to change, but what God has already done and what we want to carry forward with us. In this conversation, we talk about: Practicing true gratitude, for people, simple gifts, and God’s goodness Nurturing friendships instead of taking them for granted The insecurity & fear of rejection that sometimes comes with pursuin...

This week, we’re switching things up with a fun and interactive True or False Pop Quiz! 🧠✨ Play along as we test each other (and you!) on surprising facts in health, home, and heart. We’re asking questions like: Are HIIT workouts actually bad for women? Is your kitchen sponge dirtier than a public toilet seat? Do cows really have best friends? Join us as we learn and laugh together. This episode...

In this week’s episode of True & Tried , Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea tackle one of the most freeing yet often hardest commands in Scripture: forgiveness. We explore what the Bible truly says about forgiveness , why it’s essential for our spiritual growth, and how it impacts our mental, emotional, and even physical health when we choose to release bitterness and walk in grace. From the scie...

This week on True & Tried , Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea dive into one of the most foundational (and freeing) truths of the Christian life - your identity in Christ . We ask some deep, revealing questions: When are you at your best? What problems are you drawn to solve, and why does that matter? Through these questions, we uncover how understanding who you are in Christ changes not just wha...

In this follow-up to last week’s heartfelt conversation on grief, the True & Tried team continues the discussion -  this time focusing on gratitude, love, and the eternal hope we have in Christ . As we move through the holiday season, it’s easy to feel the ache of loss - but it’s also an opportunity to embrace those still with us and see every relationship through an eternal lens. In Grief &am...

As the holidays draw near -  a time often filled with joy, gathering, and reflection, we also recognize that this season can feel bittersweet for many. In this special pre-Thanksgiving episode of True & Tried , Stephanie, Jenn, and Andrea open a heartfelt conversation about grief ,  the kind that surfaces when the table looks different, when loved ones are missing, or when life itself has shif...

This week on True & Tried , Stephanie, Jennifer, and Andrea dive deep into one of the most powerful distinctions in Scripture - the difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom . We unpack what the Bible says about these three, how they’re connected, and what it really means to walk in wisdom . From discerning the will of God to learning from biblical examples of applied wisdom, we...

This week, we’re shaking things up with a fun, lighthearted episode! 🎉 Steph puts Jenn and Andrea (and you, our listeners!) through a quick personality test made up of just three questions . Don’t worry - you’ll get the answers at the end so you can learn a little about yourself too. Through this simple exercise, we uncover what these questions reveal about who we are, what we look for in a partn...

We’ve all heard the phrase “waiting for Mr. Perfect” but is he even real? In this episode of True & Tried, we dive into the pressure both men and women feel when it comes to relationships, expectations, and the disappointments that come when reality doesn’t line up with the “perfect” picture we had in mind. We unpack what it means to be a godly wife, how to show respect to our spouses, and how...

Life doesn’t always go according to plan - and when chaos sets in, it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. In this episode of True & Tried , we talk about navigating those messy seasons with grace, learning how to create a “menu” of simple ways to care for ourselves when we can’t meet every goal, and trusting God with the little we have. We share personal stories of how God works in supern...

In this episode of True & Tried , we dive deep into one of the most common struggles women face today: the tension between embracing our feminine side and the societal pressure that labels femininity as weakness. We unpack the ideas of toxic femininity and toxic masculinity , and how cultural narratives often blur or distort what it really means to live out our God-given design. We also explor...