She Lives Purposefully

You love Jesus—but if you're honest, it can be easy to coast. Maybe you've got the intention but not the follow-through. Maybe you're following through, but your heart's off: it's for the checklist, the self-promotion, the feeling instead of for Him. In this episode, we're sitting in 1 Corinthians and asking the uncomfortable-but-good question: Am I running this race to obtain the prize, or just living the Christian life aimlessly?

Paul says runners run to get the prize, so run in a way that wins it and a couple chapters later, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 

I share the simple rhythm my husband and I started and the honest self-examination that followed: Am I running with intention, discipline, and determination —or lackadaisically, only when it's convenient, or worse, for myself?

We talk about where "running to win" actually shows up in ordinary life.

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Summer is a great season to draw closer to Jesus— no big trips or plans required. In this episode I'm sharing my summer bucket list, following Jesus edition: simple, joy-filled, faith-centered ways to soak up the season while keeping Him at the center (plus just some fun summer ideas too!) From sunrise quiet times to worship walks to memorizing verses with my toddler, these are easy rhythms you can start this week. Grab your iced coffee and let's chat about a faith-filled summer together. 

In this episode:

Two sales worth knowing about (Daily Grace Co. + Hosanna Revival, codes below)

Church friends + coffee shop hangs

Reading your Bible outside 

Early-morning sunrise quiet times

Prayer & worship walks

Summer picnics

Trying a recipe

Building a summer worship playlist

Reading a new Christian book (a motherhood pick on my list!)

Farmer's market mornings

Working through a summer Bible reading plan (grace over perfection!)

Practicing memory verses with my toddler

Hosting a Bible study, prayer time, or brunch with friends

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I am sitting down to answer YOUR questions:

How to create a better prayer life

What’s my favorite chapter in the Bible

What Bible version do I use?

How can I show God’s love to people who hurt me? When should I set boundaries - if at all?

How to get rid of overstimulation?

What is God teaching me in this new season of motherhood?

Biggest struggle as a mama of 2 under 2 right now

Full of Scripture and what I hope are Biblical takes, this episode chats about all the life things from a Christian perspective. 

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Episode Mentions: 

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Are you in a season where you're just trying to GET through it to the next thing? Maybe you're waiting until your kids are older, until you hit a goal, until life feels more fulfilling — and THEN you'll really show up for God. 

I get real about a heart check I had in motherhood — realizing I was running on empty, living out of overwhelm and exhaustion instead of purpose and joy. I share what shifted everything and how recognizing that where God has placed you right now is intentional can completely transform your everyday.

In this episode:

Why we fall into "I'll live more purposefully when…" thinking (in motherhood, relationships, goals & faith)

My honest moment with the Fruit of the Spirit — and what I realized wasn't showing up in my life

How gratitude became a game-changer (+ the Scriptures that back it up)

Why the mundane moments — tantrums, 2am nursing, emails — are purposeful places for God to grow and use you

The calling we have RIGHT NOW: to love, serve, and walk with God wherever He has us

Scriptures referenced: Galatians 5 (Fruit of the Spirit), Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 22:37, Romans 14:8, Philippians 2:3-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6

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This episode is a REPLAY. Today, I talk about how Christians should respond to the LGBTQ+ movement, especially during pride month.

I give an honest answer to why I haven’t spoken on it before, how Christians should and shouldn’t respond, what the Bible says God thinks about LGBTQ+ lifestyle, and more! 

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Episode Timeline:

02:20 What does the Bible say about homosexuality + being LGBTQ+?

08:45 How should Christians respond?

20:00 What would Jesus do?
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