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April 23, 2025

Lower Isn’t Lesser: How Humility Awakens the Spirit with Zach Meekree…

What if the breakthrough you’re craving isn’t found in doing more, shouting louder, or performing harder—but in going lower? In today’s heartfelt and powerful episode, I’m joined by Zach Meekreebs—pastor, speaker, and author ...

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April 16, 2025

Overstimulated? Here’s How to Turn Down the Noise with Sarah Boyd

Is your mind constantly buzzing? Does the pace of life feel too loud sometimes? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Sarah Boyd—author of Turn Down the Noise —to talk about overstimulation, emotional overload, and the...

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April 9, 2025

Courageously Standing for Truth—Even When It Costs You With Leigh All…

You may recognize Leigh-Allyn Baker as the hilarious mom from Good Luck Charlie on Disney Channel, but there’s so much more to her story than what we saw on screen. In this episode, Leigh-Allyn opens up about her journey thro...

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April 4, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! Quarters, semesters, trimester?

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April 2, 2025

Blessed Are The Spiraling with Levi Lusko | Episode 321

Ever felt like life is spiraling and you’re just trying to hold on? In this episode, Levi Lusko joins me to talk about what it means to spiral —not as a sign of failure, but as an unexpected invitation to growth, grace, and g...

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March 29, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! A lil' Colorado debrief

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March 29, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! Normal life catch up stuff

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March 26, 2025

You’re Closer Than You Think with Mary Marantz | Episode 320

You know those moments where you’re ready to throw in the towel? Like all the effort, the late nights, and the hustle have only led to burnout and the sneaky feeling that maybe it’s all downhill from here? Yeah, I’ve been the...

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March 19, 2025

“Am I A Good Friend?” with Grace Valentine | Episode 319

Friendship in adulthood can feel complicated—between busy schedules, big life changes, and just trying to keep up with everything, it’s easy for our closest relationships to take a backseat. But what if being a good friend do...

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March 12, 2025

“What If I Make The Wrong Choice?” with Chrystal Evans Hurst | Episod…

How do you make decisions when you’re unsure if it’s truly God’s will or just your own desires leading the way? In this episode, I sit down with Chrystal Evans Hurst to talk about the tension between confidence and surrender—...

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March 7, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! I got my colors done!

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March 5, 2025

No, You’re Not a Bad Mom—Here’s Why (with Laura Wifler) | Episode 317

Motherhood is filled with countless small moments—some joyful, some overwhelming, and many that feel mundane. But what if those tiny moments carried eternal significance? Hosted by Risen Motherhood co-founders Emily A. Jensen...

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Feb. 28, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! This weekend we're going to.....

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Feb. 26, 2025

Jennie Allen on Dreaming Big with God & Radical Obedience | Episode 3…

What happens when you say yes to God? Jennie Allen joins me to talk about dreaming big with God, radical obedience, and the heart behind Gather25 —a global movement calling believers to 25 hours of prayer, worship, and storyt...

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Feb. 21, 2025

OH, AND ALSO: slicked back buns and a spoiler

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Feb. 19, 2025

Overachiever? This Conversation Is For You with Dr. Saundra Dalton Sm…

Is your worth tied to what you do ? In this episode, bestselling author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins me to unpack the pressure to perform and how we can step into true rest—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. We dive in...

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Feb. 15, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! You've got to try *this*

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Feb. 12, 2025

Cult Confessions: Bethany Joy Lenz Tells All | Episode 314

Bethany Joy Lenz spent a decade in a cult—now, she’s revealing the shocking truths she uncovered, the mind games that kept her trapped, and the lessons that changed her forever. In this episode, she opens up about manipulatio...

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Feb. 8, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! Her success doesn't threaten yours

This past week I spent time at Smith Lake, Alabama with our Rally online community IRL! It filled me up and I learned just as much (if not more) as I lead and I needed to share a few things of encouragement with you if you're...

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Feb. 5, 2025

Start Liking Your Life with Sara Hagerty | Episode 265

If we're honest, we've all been there: "I don't know if I like life right now." It's a thought that creeps in and can steal joy and it's just no fun. Maybe you've felt shame about it, maybe it's a place you're all too familia...

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Jan. 31, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! The *one* question you should be asking when reading th…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Phone a Friend | What me + my gals are loving, wisdom that gave me go…

Ever wonder what your friends are learning in real-time? In this episode, I’m phoning some of my favorite people, listening to their voice messages, and soaking in their wisdom. We’re talking about the lessons life is teachin...

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Jan. 24, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! Foraging, fresh bread and "working on" vs "working in"

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Jan. 22, 2025

The Lie We’ve Been Told About Health Goals | Episode 311

🎙️ It’s time for some real talk about body goals, health, and freedom. As we roll into 2025, so many of us have set intentions around caring for our bodies—but let’s be honest, the pressure of diets, comparison, and “new year...

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