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The ONE Thing That Completely Changed My Relationship With Jesus

11K views · 6d ago · 44:26

Today is such a SPECIAL day because my brand-new 40-day devotional, The Abiding Way, is officially OUT NOW!! ORDER MY NEW DEVOTIONAL THE ABIDING WAY In today's episode, we're talking about something that completely transformed my relationship with Jesus: ABIDING IN HIM. Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right Christian things—reading your Bible, going to church, praying, serving—but still feel spiritually dry, exhausted, or disconnected from God?

Topics: Introducing The Abiding Way: My New Devotional! · My Struggle with Striving, Performing & People-Pleasing · What Does It Actually Mean to Abide in Jesus? · The Secret to a Fruitful & Fulfilled Christian Life · Spiritual Burnout, the Secret Place & Standing Firm in Faith · John 15 Explained: Jesus Is the Vine

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For The Christian Girl Who's Secretly Struggling…

46K views · 1w ago · 45:08

Girl, this episode is for you if you've been secretly struggling but feel like you have to pretend everything is okay because you're a Christian. I want to remind you that you can love Jesus with your whole heart and still have hard days. You can feel lonely, spiritually dry, overwhelmed, or even question your faith, and that doesn't mean you're failing as a Christian.

Topics: You Can Love Jesus and Still Not Be Okay · The Pressure to Be the Perfect Christian Girl · When You're Doing Everything Right but Feel Distant From God · Staying Faithful When Your Walk With God Feels Hard · Feeling Lonely and Finding Genuine Christian Friendships · Feeling Behind in Life and Trusting God's Timing

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We Asked 100 Men What They’ve NEVER Told Their Wives

32K views · 2w ago · 58:09

Kaleb and I are back with PART TWO of our marriage confessions series.. After hearing what 100 women have been hiding from their husbands, it's time to hear the men's side, and some of these confessions are actually WILD. From secret gambling winnings and fake Bible studies to hidden bachelor parties, pornography struggles, and husbands who secretly hate their wives' cooking... we truly did not know what we were getting into!

Topics: Secret Gambling Winnings & Hating Your Wife's Cooking · Toddler Lies & Secret Vegas Bachelor Parties · Hiding Pornography & Infidelity in Marriage · Skipping Family Events & Lying About a Vasectomy · Attracted to Your Sister-in-Law?! & Celebrity Crushes · Fake Bible Studies & Little White Lies

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We Asked 100 Women What They’ve NEVER Told Their Husbands

40K views · 3w ago · 50:06

Some of these secrets? Maybe keep them to yourself. Others? Girl... you might need to tell your husband.... In This Episode PRE-ORDER MY NEW DEVOTIONAL THE ABIDING WAY Leave us a voice note question to be featured in an episode

Topics: Should Your Husband Know Everything About Your Past? · His Groomsman Tried to Kiss Her Before the Wedding · The Truth About His Family & Keeping Secrets · Having a Crush on a Male Coworker · Secretly Stalking Your Ex & Hiding Your Spending · She Secretly Gave Away Her Husband’s Cat 😳

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My Fall Reset: What I’m Leaving Behind, What I’m Prioritizing + Q&A

19K views · 1mo ago · 33:54

Today we’re talking about everything I think we need to leave behind this fall: productivity guilt, doom scrolling instead of having hobbies, being reachable 24/7, performing our lives instead of actually living them... and yes, decorating for Christmas WAY too early. Plus, I’m answering your questions at the end! Grab a coffee, go on a walk, and let’s catch up.

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Asking a Pastor Controversial Questions You’re Afraid To Ask | ft. Luke Lezon

19K views · 1mo ago · 1:20:09

Guest: Luke Lezon

Guys, this episode is a GOOD one. Kaleb and I are sitting down with Pastor Luke Lezon and putting him in the hot seat with some of the questions Christians are actually asking—but sometimes feel afraid to say out loud. We loved this conversation because it reminded us that we don't have to be scared of hard questions. We can wrestle with Scripture, have disagreements, use wisdom and discernment, and still keep Jesus at the center.

Topics: The Viral Shia LaBeouf Sermon & the Power of Grace · Can Christians & Pastors Drink Alcohol? · Should Churches Talk About Politics? · Predestination vs. Free Will · Can Women Be Pastors & Teach in Church? · Divorce, Remarriage & What the Bible Says

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Sharing My Past Marriage 10 Years Later…

378K views · 1mo ago · 1:09:22

Ten years later, I’m finally ready to share a part of my story that I’ve carried quietly for a long time: my past marriage and annulment. In this episode, I’m opening up about being 21, feeling isolated and unsure of myself, and finding myself in a toxic relationship that ultimately led me to make decisions I never thought I would make.

Topics: How the Relationship Started · The Red Flags I Ignored · Our Breakup & the Decision I Regret · Shame, Purity & Feeling Trapped · How I Was Pressured Into Marriage · I Immediately Knew I Made a Mistake

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My Husband Opens Up About His Battle With ADHD and Medication…

19K views · 1mo ago · 59:25

Kaleb is back on the pod, and you guys... we covered A LOT We’re officially back home, law school year two is underway, and life honestly feels so much more peaceful and settled than it did this time last year. Kaleb opens up for the first time about having diagnosed ADHD, his experience taking medication, why he decided to step away from it for now, and the habits that have been helping him manage his days differently.

Topics: Life Updates & We’re Finally Back Home! · Kaleb’s Second Year of Law School + Revealing His Grades · The Nighttime Routine That Changed Everything · Kaleb Opens Up About Having ADHD · ADHD Medication, Side Effects & Feeling Shame · Intelligence, Hard Work & How God Wired Us Differently

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Why Being a Christian Feels Harder Than Ever Before… I’m Worried

23K views · 2mo ago · 42:09

Okay you guys, I have THOUGHTS on this one. The Christian social media landscape has been feeling a little exhausting lately, and I think we need to talk about it. In this episode, I’m unpacking why Christianity can sometimes feel so complicated online when, in real life, following Jesus is meant to bring freedom, joy, peace, and transformation.

Topics: Why Does Christianity Feel So Hard Online? · Stop Shaming New Believers · Correction vs. Public Condemnation · Are We Becoming Social Media Pharisees? · When Faith Becomes Performative · You Don’t Have to Fix Everything

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Things I Stopped Caring About in My 30s (And You Should Too)

14K views · 2mo ago · 40:28

Okay you guys, I’m 32, I’m a mom, and there are officially some things I simply do not care about anymore In this episode, I’m sharing the things I’ve slowly let go of as I’ve gotten older—from keeping up with every fashion trend and holding onto friendships I’ve outgrown, to having the “perfect” quiet time, knowing every piece of internet drama, and putting crazy pressure on myself with fitness and food.

Topics: Fashion Trends & Keeping Up · Outgrowing Friendships · Choosing a Slower Life · The FROGS Friendship Framework · Your Time With God Doesn’t Need to Look Perfect · You Don’t Need to Know Everything Going On

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Trusting Your Husband When You Don’t Agree With Him | Ft. My Sister & Brother-in-Law

19K views · 2mo ago · 1:16:08

We talk about what happens when God asks you to do something that feels uncomfortable, inconvenient, or honestly just CRAZY. Vania shares so vulnerably about not wanting to move, learning to trust Anthony as her husband, praying for God to change her own heart, and eventually finding peace in a decision that initially terrified her.

Topics: How Vanya & Anthony Met · Leaving Family Behind for Alaska · When Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Move · The Moment God Confirmed Alaska · Does God Always Give You Clarity? · Is It Selfish to Raise Kids Away From Grandparents?

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Things Christians Say That AREN’T in the Bible | Halloween, Soulmates & Wealth

8.9K views · 2mo ago · 30:40

Have you ever heard a phrase so many times that you just assumed it was in the Bible? SAME. In today’s episode, Kaleb and I are breaking down some of the most common sayings Christians repeat that either aren’t actually in Scripture or are often taken wayyy out of context. We’re talking about everything from “God won’t give you more than you can handle” and “everything happens for a reason” to soulmates, money, Halloween, taking God’s name in vain, and more.

Topics: Things Christians Say That Aren’t in the Bible · “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” · “Everything Happens for a Reason” · “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” · “Happy Wife, Happy Life” · “Heaven Gained Another Angel”

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Answering Your Most Personal Questions: S*x After a Baby, In-Law Boundaries & The Zyn Epidemic…

32K views · 3mo ago · 46:36

You guys asked some tough questions and...we answered. We talk about criticism we've received online that actually helped us grow, our thoughts on nicotine pouches (Zyn), and why we believe anything that controls us deserves an honest look. We also share vulnerable moments from our marriage, including decisions we regret, lessons we've learned, and how God has faithfully met us through every season.

Topics: Answering Your Toughest Questions · Online Criticism That Was Actually True · Is Zyn a Red Flag in Dating? · Living in Your Spouse's Shadow · Our Biggest Marriage Regrets · Setting Boundaries with In-Laws

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We’re Struggling…

21K views · 3mo ago · 46:06

Some weeks, we have so much to say... and other weeks, we honestly don't know where to start. This episode is one of those conversations where we just hit record and got real. We open up about feeling stuck, uninspired, and honestly just a little "off." Between law school starting back up, parenting, work, comparison, and the pressure to always be "on," we wanted to share what we're actually walking through instead of pretending everything is perfect.

Topics: Why We've Been Feeling So Stuck · The Pressure Behind Social Media & Content Creation · Chasing Highs vs. Learning to Be Content · Auditing Your Mental, Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health · Breaking Bad Habits & Building Better Routines · Small Changes That Actually Make a Difference

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Things I Wish I Knew Sooner In Marriage…

13K views · 3mo ago · 48:55

Relationships are struggling more than ever, and I honestly believe a lot of what culture tells us about love and marriage is leading us in the wrong direction. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest reasons I think relationships fail today—from comparing ourselves to social media, to expecting marriage to fulfill us, to letting outside voices influence our relationships more than God's Word.

Topics: God's Original Design for Relationships · Why Comparing Your Marriage Is Dangerous · Why Modern Relationships Don't Last · Marriage Won't Complete You · Fighting for Your Marriage Instead of Each Other · The Importance of Godly Community & Wise Counsel

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