You Are You

Friendship is such a sweet gift from the Lord *and* perhaps one of the key way he prunes us. In this episode, I'm sharing what a recent girls' trip to Prince Edward County reminded me about why lifelong loving of people is not optional (though definitely nuanced!) and why good fruit takes time to grow. It's been a while since I've done a lifestyle review but I've been feeling d...

On the power of wholehearted vulnerability, why being boxed in may not be a bad thing, and how to reignite the fire to pursue the dreams God has placed on your heart — now! Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

Real talk: Going on dates at 37 after being single for seven years. Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

Reflections on a 10-day prayer retreat, Pink and New 2.0, and living in alignment with God. Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

On gospel conversations with strangers, kicking out fear of intimidation, and why taking the Sabbath is non negotiable. Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

Dreams, desires, and doubts -- the joy of talking with God about it all. This week, a pep talk on how we are all so loved and wanted by God, and how to rise up and live, rule, serve with the full authority he’s given us. Our voice, presence, encouragement can make a big difference. May we enjoy walking so closely with God we hear his whispers — and have fun, everyday, partnering with him. Join us...

This week, on joining God's mosaic masterpiece aka what I've learned organizing a charity walk for 300. On working with people at different levels, why it’s OK to withdraw sometimes (follow the Holy Spirit), how to handle adult peer pressure even in the church, and seeking God about helping vulnerable populations this season. Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodc...

God writes no boring adventures, romances — or satires. What chapter is God writing just for you this season? Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

New year, new habits, new weariness -- new opportunities to rely on God and transform. Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

Our God is generous. Also, is anything too hard for him? Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

Ready to give your 2026 to Jesus... or praying you love him more? A gentle heart talk reminding us of the truth that there's nothing more powerful than God and his great love for us. Whatever we're facing, hoping for, struggling with, our Lord's arms are the best place to be. Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

A pep talk reminding us of the power of faith in God -- and of speaking life not death (Proverbs 18:21). The more we pray, the more we partner with God on what he wants to do. And isn’t this our reason for living?? Join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.yay.project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . 💗

When it comes to stewarding our talents, if we waited until we were feeling 100% to act, we probably wouldn’t act that much. And the Bible doesn’t have examples of perfect apostles, right?  Peter and Paul were out there preaching the gospel probably with sore feet and dry skin because they lived for more than their comfort. So in this week's episode, let's talk about: 💗 Finishing our 2025...

As I sat down to prepare this episode, I asked God if I should skip this week. Ahead of the last few episodes, I felt lessons and experiments pour out! But this was one of those “I feel like I’m still going through it, not sure I have anything to say” kind of weeks. Then I felt him say to write from the heart… so here is an untraditional yet Advent-y episode about surrendering, obeying, and hoping...

A few years ago, God highlighted to me that I wasn’t thinking about supporting community members in need as much as I should, especially since he clearly calls us to love our neighbour. Proverbs 28:27 says, “Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.” Whoa! This language might be strong but isn’t meant to shame us. Rather when God highlig...

While others may not know our every thought like God does, our countenance can still give away how we’re doing. Have you noticed how our emotional and spiritual state shows up in our facial expressions and overall demeanor? So during busy seasons where we’ll be seeing lots of people, we might want to put on our best self but if we’re faking it, cracks will show. Let’s talk about a better way — how...

When we’re going through a loss, it takes time for our emotions to settle. Some days, we want to relive memories. Other days, we want to forget them. But what does God say is best? In this week’s experiment with God, we apply Philippians 3:13-14 and see what happens when we take God at his word to forget what’s behind and strain toward what's ahead. Lots of practical examples including my take...

Let’s take a moment and reflect on what the Lord has done in 2025. We’re in the first few days of November, so maybe it feels a bit early — there are still two months left in the year! But are we maybe rushing to get through it so we can have a fresh start (fresh faith?) in 2026? In this episode, I share why I’m reflecting earlier than usual (preview: I had a tantrum with God, oops) and how God st...

Have questions about life things and need answers? Feeling like you’re not living up to your full potential? Wondering how to live and move more in line with the Spirit? A short testimony of how I spent a precious day off, not being “productive” like I originally thought, but through obedience not only was productive but obedient – aka where God wants me (and you!). I pray you’re encouraged to let...

It's been three months since the last episode... and also three months since I started my new job! Coincidence? Nope… I’ve been giving my best at work and soaking in this sweet answered prayer, and would love to share my top three lessons, habits, and prayers from job hunting in 2025. If you’re in this stage and it's been tough, hold onto faith in God’s plan for you, you dearly loved child...

What happens when God turns up the heat? Are we going to try and escape? Or trust that he’s going to give us what we need to handle it—allow his heat to refine us like gold? Let’s talk about how waiting for an answer to prayer can be a hot process, and that how we handle the process may affect how we praise God before, during, and after our breakthrough. We end with a pep talk on how living in lov...

This week, testimonies on the importance of staying organized (digital planners, Notion, Google Sheets, oh my!) and pursuing your God dreams (even or especially when you want to curl up and ignore them), seeing fruit from obedience (has God ever called you to serve in the last place you wanted?), and two testimonies of how staying humble and letting God promote you (“Jesus Teaches about Humility,”...

An unpolished, open-hearted chat about why being in an “It’s not optional God—I need you to bring breakthrough” position may not be our favourite way to start the year but it’s pure, honest, and pleasing to God who loves when we fully rely on him.  Prayer: Lord, may this be a year of fulfilled hopes and beautiful fruit bloomed from the pruning you’ve been doing in our hearts. Amen. Follow Jenni: @...

For me and many of my friends, 2024 was a really refining year. And may it continue in 2025, amen? In this episode, I share my word of the year for 2024, how my year went and what I learned about said word, how I felt God used the year to do a lot of internal refining, and why it’s OK that things may not have happened in our way or timing in 2024 but we can go into 2025 full of more hope than ever...

Pray and trust God with the outcome… total surrender to him... easier said than done? If you’re feeling this way, tune in :) Sharing how God has been leading me towards a “be expectant and chill… trust God will answer and relax” attitude, and why it’s different than how he’s taught me to wait on him in the past. Let’s keep praying to our Lord, friends! Waiting on the Lord is good—it shows we trust...