Have you ever asked yourself, "How in the WORLD did I get HERE?" Many times, it's not just one big thing that happened that got us there, but a series of little things that led us to that moment. Whether a good experience or a bad situation, th

TVLS 50 | Spiritual Practices ft. Libby Frees

May 18th, 2022 26m

Libby Frees, a recording artist and Worship Leader at Life.Church in Colorado Springs, CO, talks to Ali about the benefit of implementing spiritual practices into our lives. Our world has tried to convince us that discipline and legalism are th

TVLS 49 | How to Share Your Faith ft. Sara Beekman

May 11th, 2022 26m

Sharing your faith can be tough in a world that seems to reject the idea of God or is easily offended when talking about spiritual things. Because of it, many of us struggle to know how to share the faith we have in our day to day lives. Sara B

TVLS 48 | What If We Doubt God? ft. Dr. Greg Tonkinson

May 4th, 2022 26m 2s

Dr. Greg Tonkinson is back to continue our conversation about finding healing after loss but on this episode, we discuss the reality of being angry and upset when God allows things to happen that we don’t understand or think is best. Greg gives

TVLS 47 | Finding Healing After Loss ft. Dr. Greg Tonkinson

Apr 27th, 2022 26m 2s

Dr. Greg Tonkinson, the author of "Unwanted Fraternity: An Authentic Journey of Finding Healing After Loss", shares how sudden losses create shared experiences. His depth and insight into the world of grief and despair help navigate our relatio

TVLS 46 | Discerning Your Next Steps with Ali Gentry

Apr 20th, 2022 26m

"God, where am I supposed to go next? Should I take this job opportunity? Is this really where you want me?" One of the greatest challenges as we try to live a vibrant life in Christ is knowing that we have discerned where He is leading. Ali ta

TVLS 45 | Surrounded by Wisdom ft. Courtney Lowman

Apr 13th, 2022 26m

Courtney shares her discipleship journey and how God showed up in new ways even in the darkest moments. Her story related to the book of Exodus will challenge each of us to look for God even when things don't look the way we planned.Courtney L

TVLS 44 | Leading Up ft. Matt Dennis

Apr 6th, 2022 26m

It is so important to train up and empower those behind us, so this week we have our own Matt Dennis with us to talk about it! Learning to pass the baton well is crucial, especially as believers. When you have the opportunity to develop someone

TVLS 43 | Resting Your Spirit ft. Bri Johns

Mar 29th, 2022 26m 3s

Bri Johns is back with us again this week! She shares her real story about being on a search to find the rest that only Christ can bring. All of us go through seasons where the "soil needs rest" and Bri is honest with where she found herself an

TVLS 42 | Lessons You Wish You Learned in College ft. Bri Johns

Mar 22nd, 2022 26m 4s

Bri Johns is on the show this week to share four incredible lessons on life and leadership. These are things that we wish we would have been taught years ago that will undoubtedly bring your leadership to the next level! Bri Johns is a pastor,

TVLS 41 | Managing Expectations ft. Ali Gentry

Mar 15th, 2022 26m 2s

Have you ever felt the disappointment when your expectations aren't met? It can often lead to distrust in relationships (romantic, friendships, workplace) because what you expected doesn't match the reality that you experience. When this happen

TVLS 40 | 4 Ways to Deepen Your Relationships ft. Curt Gentry

Mar 8th, 2022 26m 5s

Pastor Curt Gentry is back to talk about what living uncommon can look like, especially in community. Curt is the lead pastor at Renovation Church in Phoenix, AZ. We loved having this conversation about creating community and how vital that is

TVLS 39 | Live Uncommon ft. Curt Gentry

Mar 1st, 2022 25m 55s

Curt Gentry, aka Pastor Dad, is back! In this conversation, Curt talks to us about living an uncommon life - a radical life, a vibrant life, and a life lived to the fullest. Curt is the lead pastor at Renovation Church in Phoenix, AZ. He's also

TVLS 38 | Serving Through Your Strengths ft. Karis Hortin

Feb 22nd, 2022 26m 1s

Karis Hortin is a social media strategist, life coach and content creator on YouTube and TikTok, making an impact as a Gen Z voice to her own generation. Karis shares about how you can best serve the people around you through the unique gifts G

TVLS 37 | Improving Your Marriage ft. Toni Nieuwhof

Feb 16th, 2022 26m 10s

Toni Nieuwhof is back this week! We’re talking in depth about improving your marriage and any relationship you are in. Toni is an author, speaker, and family law mediator, and has spent decades of her professional life practicing law and combin

TVLS 36 | Before You Split ft. Toni Nieuwhof

Feb 9th, 2022 25m 52s

Toni Nieuwhof is on this week to talk about how to improve your marriage. Toni is an author, speaker and family law mediator, and has spent decades of her professional life practicing law and combining her professional careers of pharmacist and

TVLS 35 | Navigating Hard Conversations in the Church ft. Ezequiel Alvarez

Feb 1st, 2022 26m 2s

Ezequiel Alvarez is back this week to talk about tackling conversations about hard truths, what the Bible says in love, and how we can be a unified body in the Church. We are called to be the light to a world that is dark, and what better way t

TVLS 34 | What Does the Bible Say about Mental Health? ft. Ezequiel Alvarez

Jan 25th, 2022 26m 1s

Ezequiel Alvarez, a podcaster, pastor, and behavioral health technician, joins Ali on the show to talk about mental health.*This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please check the show notes for more detailed des

TVLS 33 | You Are Not Alone ft. Ali Gentry

Jan 18th, 2022 26m 6s

You are not alone. You have not been abandoned. God is with you. He has not forsaken you. This week we want to remind you of that truth—that Emmanuel, God with us, is here. No matter what you’re feeling and regardless of your circumstances, His

TVLS 32 | Discipleship & The Great Outdoors ft. Edy Sutherland

Jan 12th, 2022 26m 19s

Edy Sutherland is with us this week to talk about discomfort, discipleship, and the great outdoors! Edy is a wilderness leader and author of The Whee Factor: The Rush You Get When You Experience God in Everyday Life. She is passionate about Chr

TVLS 31 | This One's For the Dreamers ft. Chauncéa Carothers

Jan 5th, 2022 26m 49s

We have Chauncéa Carothers with us this week to talk about dreams, strategy, and how God used her experiences and her ‘yes’ to open doors. She is a Digital Brand Strategist who helps creatives and companies grow their brands using Public Relati

TVLS 30 | Why Marketing Matters ft. Steven Burkhart

Dec 29th, 2021 26m 14s

Steven Burkhart is a marketing strategist and creative. This week he’s joining us to talk about marketing, branding, and how using his unique gifting to serve the local church ultimately showed him how serving developed his gifts and how his gi

TVLS 29 | Your Unique Calling ft. Jimmy Dell

Dec 22nd, 2021 26m

Jimmy Dell is on the show this week to share the amazing story of what God has done in his life and to encourage you on your own journey. Jimmy is an evangelist and an entertainer (once on the label with RCA Records!) and there is no doubt this

TVLS 28 | Collaboration over Competition

Dec 15th, 2021 26m 5s

In this episode, Ali shares with us the importance of collaborating with the people around us. In a world of individualism, the Church has the opportunity to be an example of a collaborative culture, not one that constantly competes with each o