Many women are struggling to find their place in the church today. From misguided teachings to dangerous theology, women have been told to sit down, be quiet...or even go home. So, what is a woman's role? In this episode, I'm having a raw and

77: How do I talk to my kids about hard things?

Apr 8th, 2021 27m 54s

It's no secret that kids are facing grief, trauma and mental health. We don't want to shelter our kids from the hard things happening -- so how do we talk to them about hard things? In this episode, I'm chatting with Drs David & Donna Lane abo

76: How do I navigate sexuality as a Christian woman?

Apr 1st, 2021 29m 55s

As Christian women, the conversation around sex, singleness, and desire is a struggle. Even in marriage, it can be difficult to separate truth from the lies of purity culture. How do we navigate sexuality in a way that honors God?Kat Harris an

75: How can people of mixed ethnicity find belonging?

Mar 25th, 2021 42m 49s

“What are you?”Many of us will never know what it’s like to get that question. For those with multiethnic and multicultural backgrounds, finding their place can be painful, but it can also provide unique opportunities to connect with Jesus and

74: How can women speak up when silenced?

Mar 18th, 2021 26m 59s

If you have ever felt your voice silenced, this episode is for you. For so many women -- this is part of your story. In this episode, I'm chatting with Tiffany Bluhm, author of the book "Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and Ho

73: How can we find purpose in pain?

Mar 11th, 2021 25m 21s

When tragedy strikes, it’s easy to feel hopeless. But what if the very thing that hurts us is the thing that God wants to use? What if we allowed Him to use our pain to mold us into who He wants us to be?If you’re struggling to find the purpos

72: Can God use rejection for good?

Mar 4th, 2021 30m 33s

We all know what it’s like to feel the sting of rejection. Whether it happened when you were a child or it happened last week, it can be difficult to put your heart back out there. Where is God in the midst of our heartache and can He really us

71: What is it like as a Black woman and bridge builder?

Feb 25th, 2021 30m 9s

As Black History Month comes to a close, we still have work to do. How can we continue to elevate the voices of people of color? What does it look like to authentically come alongside one another as bridge builders?This week I’m rounding out m

70: What is it like to be a Black woman in publishing?

Feb 18th, 2021 27m 30s

One of the first steps towards anti-racism is learning from the everyday experiences of people of color. This Black History Month, I’m speaking with Black women of different backgrounds and life stages, listening to their stories, and elevating

69: What is it like as a Black woman in the marketplace?

Feb 11th, 2021 26m 3s

68: What is it like to be a Black woman in education?

Feb 4th, 2021 27m 25s

67: How can I study the Bible as a busy woman?

Jan 28th, 2021 29m 9s

Work, family, school, church… In the midst of a busy world, making the Bible a priority can seem like one more thing on a never-ending to-do list. If you’re struggling to consistently enjoy time in God’s word, you’re not alone, and this episode

66: Where can I find hope when I feel stuck in life?

Jan 21st, 2021 26m 45s

As Christ followers, we know that Jesus is coming back to make things right. We know He’s going to restore all things. But until then, it’s easy to feel stuck, as we deal with the reality of life in a broken world.Where can we find hope? Today

65: How do we redeem purity culture?

Jan 14th, 2021 24m 40s

If you’ve been around church for a while, you’ve likely been impacted by the messages of purity culture. Rachel Joy Welcher believes it’s time to talk back.If you are struggling with untangling God’s desire for sex, dating, and marriage from t

64: How do I fight back against fear and anxiety?

Jan 7th, 2021 24m 27s

As we kick off a new year, how do we move forward and fight back against fear and anxiety? How do we continue to show up on our darkest days? Whether you consider yourself “Queen of the New Year” or the glamour is already wearing off, this epis

63: What the 2020?

Dec 17th, 2020 44m 8s

Well, we did it. We made it to the end of 2020, the longest year of our lives. But it’s not all bad — there were some great things that came from 2020! In this final episode of the year, Brook and I are sitting down to chat through all the majo

62: How can I find comfort in suffering?

Dec 10th, 2020 26m 28s

We all face seasons of suffering and hardship. In these times, we often find ourselves feeling isolated and alone in our pain. How can we find comfort and companionship when life gets dark?Today, I’m chatting with Wendy Alsup as she reintroduc

61: How can I calm down about parenting?

Dec 3rd, 2020 29m 13s

There is so much pressure on parents to do everything and be everything for their kids. How calm down and lighten up about parenting? If you feel the need to let go a bit, this episode is for you!Melanie Dale and I are chatting about how to ca

60: How should the church handle racism?

Nov 26th, 2020 29m 37s

The American church still remains one of the most segregated places in the world. How should the church approach this struggle? Is there a place in the church to talk about politics?Today I’m answering these hard questions with Trillia Newbell

59: Can I find joy in the holidays in 2020?

Nov 19th, 2020 29m 31s

The holidays can be hard enough for many people but then throw in the chaos of 2020…yikes. Is it possible to find joy in the holidays of 2020?I’m chatting with Mary Carver about how to find joy in the holidays when it’s a struggle. We chat abo

58: How can I find peace in a noisy world?

Nov 12th, 2020 33m 55s

The world is noisy. It’s filled with criticism, rejection, and pushback. And when you already struggle with anxiety and/or an inner critic, it feels like a road to failure.Is it possible to find peace in a noisy world? I’m answering that quest

57: How can I love people I don't agree with?

Nov 5th, 2020 35m 8s

When we find ourselves on the other side of an election, how can we continue to love people we don’t agree with? If you are struggling with seeing others through a lens of love this season, this episode is for you!Today I am chatting with Sara

56: Why should Christians care about politics?

Oct 29th, 2020 35m 53s

The political season can be CRAZY, but can Christians find their place in politics? Should we even care? If you are struggling with all the pressure and struggles around politics, this episode is for you!Today I’m chatting with Kaitlyn Schiess

55: What does it mean to be pro-life?

Oct 22nd, 2020 22m 4s

If you are struggling with the pull of being pro-life, but wanting to honor God, women, and culture -- this episode is for you. In this episode I'm sharing a bit of what it means for me to be pro-life, talking through the nuances of the topic,

54: How is the foster system impacting youth?

Oct 15th, 2020 38m 29s

If you are interested in foster care, but want to hear more about what growing up in the foster system is like, this episode is for you! In week two of our series of diving into what the foster system looks like, I’m talking with Tori Petersen.