Where Faith Lives

What did Jesus really teach about the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath still relevant today, or did Jesus do away with it? What does it mean that He came to “fulfill the Law”? And how do we reconcile God’s command to keep the Sabbath with Jesus healing and showing mercy on that day? These were some of the questions that came up during a recent Bible study with family, and they sent us searching through the...

What do we do when God’s promises seem delayed? Do we continue trusting Him, or do we begin taking matters into our own hands? In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we take a closer look at the life of Rebekah. While many people remember her for the events surrounding Isaac’s blessing, Scripture reveals a much fuller picture. We first meet a woman marked by kindness, hospitality, faith, and a will...

Who told you that you weren’t enough? Who told you that your past is too great for God’s grace? Who told you that your mistakes define your future? In Genesis 3:11, God asked Adam a powerful question: “Who told you that you were naked?” It wasn’t because God lacked information. It was an invitation to examine the voice Adam had begun to believe. In this episode of Where Faith Lives with Nixa Natal...

Jesus gives one of the shortest warnings in all of Scripture: “Remember Lot’s wife.” — Luke 17:32 Why would Jesus tell us to remember a woman whose name isn’t even recorded in the Bible? In this episode, we explore the story of Lot’s wife, God’s mercy before judgment, the danger of becoming attached to what God is calling us away from, and what it means to move forward in faith. Sometimes the grea...

What happens when life places you in situations you never asked for? In this episode, we continue our Women of the Bible series by exploring the story of Hagar—a woman who experienced rejection, survival, single motherhood, and wilderness seasons. Yet in the middle of her pain, she encountered the God who sees and hears. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, forgotten, emotionally exhausted, or alone, t...

This episode is a reflection on obedience, the Great Commission, and how God can use even the smallest act of surrender to reach people beyond what we could ever imagine. Sometimes we think ministry has to be big to matter. But God simply asks: Will you be obedient? Together, we reflect on Mark 16:15, the power of sharing the Gospel, and why no act of obedience for God is ever too small. ✨ Script...

What happens when God gives you a promise… but years keep passing? In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we continue our Women of the Bible series by diving deeply into the life of Sarah, a woman who understood waiting, disappointment, emotional exhaustion, delayed promises, and the struggle of trusting God’s timing. Together, we reflect on: • waiting seasons • compromise and impatience • trying t...

Before Eve became the woman people blamed, she was first the woman God created. 🤍 Welcome to Season 2 of Where Faith Lives. ✨ In the first installment of our Women of the Bible series, we take a deeper look at Eve beyond the surface-level narrative so many people stop at. Because Eve’s story is not only about the fall. It is also about identity, deception, shame, consequences, mercy, and redempt...

Season 1 of Where Faith Lives comes to a close with a reflection on faith, obedience, healing, growth, and the lessons God taught me through this journey. This season stretched me, humbled me, deepened my relationship with God, and reminded me what it truly means to trust Him even when you don’t fully understand where He’s leading you. Thank you for every listen, every message, every prayer, every...

This is not a light message. This is not something you listen to and move on from. There are over 360 million Christians around the world living under persecution— worshiping in private, praying in secret, and in many cases risking their lives just to follow Jesus. And yet… in places where there is freedom, many are still choosing to delay Him. “I believe in God.” “I go to church.” “God knows my h...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we’re having a real and honest conversation about anxiety, depression, and what it looks like to walk with God while you’re walking through heavy moments. Sometimes you can love God, pray, and stay in your Word… and still feel overwhelmed. You can know Scripture and still experience moments where your chest feels tight, your thoughts are racing, and you don’t...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we continue an important and necessary conversation about encouraging and supporting the men in our lives. In a world where men are often expected to carry responsibility while facing constant pressure, criticism, and emotional silence, many are struggling quietly with identity, purpose, and the weight of leadership. Scripture calls men to be strong, courageou...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we talk about what happens when things don’t go as planned… even when you’ve done everything right. There’s a kind of frustration that hits differently when you’ve prepared, shown up, and given your best… only for things to fall apart anyway. In this episode, I share a personal moment where something I had been working on for weeks didn’t come together the way...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we create intentional space for men to be seen, heard, and encouraged. Leadership carries weight. Responsibility, expectations, and spiritual accountability often rest heavily on men in ways that are not always spoken about. While Scripture calls men to be strong and courageous, it also reminds us that men need grace, support, and spiritual covering as they gr...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we talk about one of the most important parts of our relationship with God — prayer. For many people, prayer can sometimes feel intimidating or overwhelming. Some feel like they don’t know what to say, others feel like they don’t have enough time, and many believe prayer needs to sound perfect or structured in order for it to matter. But prayer was never meant...

If God removed the hedge of protection around your life… would your faith still stand? This episode is a raw and honest wake-up call about conditional faith, spiritual comfort, and what it truly means to follow God. Through the story of Job, the warning of Jesus, and the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, this conversation challenges you to examine your heart: Do you love God… or do you lov...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we step into a very personal conversation about one of the most emotional transitions a parent can face — children leaving the nest. For many parents, especially mothers, raising children becomes a central part of identity. Years are spent guiding them, protecting them, praying for them, and shaping their character. But eventually, the season shifts. Children...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we reflect on one of the most sobering moments in Scripture — when God tells Israel that although the promise will still be fulfilled, His Presence will not go with them. In Exodus 33, the people of Israel are standing on the edge of the land God promised them. The blessing is still theirs. The promise still stands. But something has shifted. After the golden...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we walk slowly through Psalm 51, the prayer David wrote after being confronted by the prophet Nathan. This is not surface repentance. This is what it sounds like when defense stops. After sin involving Bathsheba, deception, and the arranged death of Uriah (2 Samuel 11–12), David is confronted with the truth: “You are the man.” And instead of deflecting, he rep...

In this mid-week pop-in episode of Where Faith Lives, we sit in Matthew 5:17–20 (NLT), where Jesus makes a powerful and often misunderstood statement: “I did not come to abolish the law… but to accomplish its purpose.” At first glance, this passage can feel intense — even intimidating. Jesus speaks about commandments, righteousness, and entering the Kingdom of Heaven. But when we slow down and und...

In this deeply personal episode of Where Faith Lives, I share my testimony of how I got caught up in manifestation, crystals, chakra practices, sage burning, and New Age spirituality — all while still believing in God. I was searching for something deeper. I wanted spiritual connection. I wanted clarity. I wanted control. But instead, I found confusion, heaviness, sleepless nights, intense headach...

In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we explore what it truly means to walk in love — not a silence that avoids truth, and not a posture of superiority — but the kind of love that reflects the heart of Christ. So often, correction is delivered without compassion. Truth is carried without gentleness. And somewhere along the way, restoration is replaced with condemnation. Through Scripture and hone...

Hey family 🤍 I’ve been under the weather and lost my voice, so I wasn’t able to record a new episode this week. Instead, I’m re-uploading “Count Me In” as a bonus episode. Please enjoy this one and feel free to catch up on other episodes you may have missed. By the grace of God, I’ll be back on schedule very soon. Thank you for your grace and continued support 🙏🏽

What does Scripture truly mean when it says, “Iron sharpens iron”? In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we slow down and sit with Proverbs 27 to understand the full context behind one of the most quoted verses about relationships, growth, and accountability. Before we teach, we listen. Before we apply, we read the Word. Together, we explore how God uses faithful relationships to refine us—not thr...

Healing doesn’t always begin with answers — sometimes it begins with clarity. In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we talk honestly and gently about healing after narcissistic, toxic, or abusive relationships. This conversation is rooted in faith, Scripture, and compassion — not labels, blame, or condemnation. This episode is for anyone who has questioned their experience, doubted their instincts...