Faith During Trials Episodes

Have you ever compared God to your earthly father? Well, news flash, he is not! You are not alone in this thought. I have been there and treated God differently because I saw him as my earthly father when he is not. God is no...

Trauma shapes us, but it doesn't have to define us. Overcoming abuse is not easy to do, but in this open and honest conversation, Denise G. Lee bravely shares her journey from unimaginable childhood sexual abuse to developing...

Sometimes Life is confusing. One minute you are told you can't conceive, and then boom, you are pregnant and in your forties! After being told natural conception wasn't possible due to her husband's autoimmune issues, Karen D...

Does your relationship need an upgrade? Are you ready to identify what the Holy Spirit is prompting you to sacrifice in order to have that better relationship? I reflect on the power of having a deep relationship with God and...

Mental health matters! This minisode explores healthy ways to manage negative emotions , sharing personal insights on overcoming unhealthy coping mechanisms and navigating difficult parenting moments. If you struggle with you...

Do you struggle with negative emotions? Brittany Tinsley shares her powerful journey through self-harm , offering hope and practical wisdom for those and their loved ones who are struggling. She provides healthy ways to deal ...

Betrayal cuts deeper when it comes from those who share your faith. How does one move on from that in a healthy way? This minisode tackles the raw reality of church hurt and the challenging path to move on toward healing and...

What happens when false accusations upend your entire life so severely that they involve the FBI? Can you recover from such a lie? For pastor Markus Watson, this nightmare scenario became his reality. His ability to stay focu...

Have you ever felt that uncomfortable nudge from God about your parenting? That's precisely what happened to me after my conversation with Pastor Josh Poteet about parenting. LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the pod...

Swimming against the cultural current while parenting faithful children requires intentional discipleship and vulnerability . Pastor Josh Poteet knows this well, and he is here today to share his parenting tips along with his...

What did your Dad teach you that still guides your life today? This minisode explores the profound impact fathers have on our development and identity formation. LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get a shout-out on the podcast! Visit m...

What happens when your child turns 18? They are now young adults, so what is your role as a parent? Parenting doesn't end when our children become young adults. Parenting young adults comes with no clear map. I share my chall...

Are you ready to live the low life? Ready to discover what happens when you stop fighting God and surrender your pride? This week's guest is Dustin Largusa, the host of the low Life Show. He has an excellent platform for teac...

Could something good have come from COVID? Despite the hardships, losses, and disruptions COVID-19 brought to our lives, God was still at work. Did you see it during your COVID lockdown experience? LEAVE A COMMENT FOR ME- Get...

"Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap," Jo'mel Powell, my guest this week, thought he was trying to save only his marriage, but as the 2020 pandemic hit, he realized he would be saving more than that. ...

A tsunami wave approaches while unsuspecting families enjoy a peaceful beach day. This powerful metaphor captures what happens when a child announces they're transgender to Christian parents who never saw it coming. Debra McN...

Do you want to be free from your abuse? When Stacey Womack, a pastor's daughter who had never experienced domestic abuse, felt God calling her to start a ministry for abuse survivors, she reluctantly said yes. Twenty-seven ye...

Sometimes it's okay to reflect on the past , but don't stare at that rearview mirror for too long; otherwise, you will not last long while driving forward. In this minisode, I will share why looking in the rearview mirror can...

Do you trust God? Where have you seen God's faithfulness in the past? Looking into the past to be reminded of his goodness and presence will determine how you live in the present and the future, and remind you that you can tr...

Are you a prayer warrior? What happens when your faith is tested in ways you never imagined? Today, I'm joined by Tracy Ripley , whose life took an unexpected turn when her youngest son was born with a congenital heart defect...

What is your unthinkable moment? Heather Bradley joins me to share an extraordinary journey through the depths of unthinkable grief and the heights of spiritual renewal. Heather's heartbreaking experience of losing a child sh...

Can God be trusted? What is your response? Life's unexpected twists often challenge our faith, but what if those moments are divine calls to trust in a more fantastic plan? This episode features Laura Buckley, an inspiring au...

What if the promise of being miraculously healed isn't quite what it seems? I'm thrilled to welcome back David Libby, an insightful logger and budding theologian from central Maine, to help unravel the mysteries surrounding h...

Have you ever wondered how hitting rock bottom can be transforming? Join me as I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo, the mastermind behind Podmatch, to explore his journey of faith and entrepreneurship. From growing up in a Christ...