Made to Shine

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when you’re irritated with the people you love.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of having my friend Amy Suzanne. She is a mama of SIX, wife, daughter, friend, woman advocate- and founder + CEO of Pink Stork: a wellness company pioneering the industry rooted in FAITH, PRAY, and God. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Amy’s near death experience, and how God met her in her wrestling
• The importance of taking care of your BODY as a Jesus believer
• The challenges of going through hard times with community that doesn’t understand 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when you feel like a bad Christian.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my new friend, Kylee Levin. Y’all this girl is a FIRECRACKER for the Gospel in the acting space. I would say I wish I could be her when I grew up, but she is TEN years younger than me :) She has been seen on Lifetime and Netflix, won SEVEN best actress awards, and is a competitive figure skater.  

In this episode I ask some of Scripture’s hardest questions:

• Success ≠ happiness
• Handling comparison in the acting industry at a young age
• You’re never too young to be qualified to shine light for Jesus 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours-let’s talk about when you want what Jesus did for you to be enough, but you still feel insecure/weak/fearful.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of having my friend Stephanie Quayle.She is a country music artist and author of “Why Do We Stay? How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Freedom.”

In this episode I ask some of Scripture’s hardest questions:

• How do you identify a toxic relationship?
• How do you help a loved one in a toxic relationship?
• Why you shouldn’t project your toxic relationship with someone else, onto your relationship with God
• Freedom in Christ through it all

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about can women be in ministry? What does the Bible say?

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my IRL friend, Katherine Grace Hall. She is the founder and creator of Everyday Scripture and an AMAZING Bible teacher. I literally had her come on to answer some of my personal toughest questions I have faced with the Bible.

In this episode I ask some of Scripture’s hardest questions:

• What happens when we die?
• Did Jesus got into hell after He was killed on the Cross?
• What to remember when you’re offended by parts of the Bible
• What does it mean Jesus is “coming back?”

I pray this blesses you friend!

I’ve been off social for a month now. As some of you have seen, this past month has been filled with medical challenges.

After coming off the high of an engagement, experiencing the news that I could potentially have bone cancer and/or an auto immune disorder was devastating- but man oh man, did I see God in the midst of all of those hospital appointments, blood tests, and bone scans like never before. 

We got the news 3.5 weeks later that everything was cleared- the cells are not cancerous. 

I share this because you all will have seasons where life goes exactly the opposite of the way you thought- please don’t lose hope.

God’s light shines its brightest in the dark. 

Today we have the honor of having BACK my friend Hailey Harward. You can’t make this up- right after I had her on Made to Shine a few weeks prior, she had a pro volleyball tournament where she saw God in the craziest way. 

She came back on the show just to tell YOU all about it. 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when you’ve tried everything and “life” still isn’t working.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Isaac Immanuel on the pod. He has blessed the world with so many worship songs including “Out of Darkness,” and has consistently found light in his own journey with a rare bone disorder.

In this episode we talk all things:

• Strength is found in your greatest weaknesses
• Letting go of “how you thought God would do it” and “ how things are supposed to look”
• Not letting people speak over what you can and can’t do 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about one of the most insecure times of my life, and how it happened to be when I was launching my last book- AND how prayer is the answer here.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Elizabeth Johnston on the pod. She is a speaker, blogger, and podcast host. 

In this episode we talk all things:

• Getting past “stuck”
• Letting go of offenses
• Loving people well doesn’t mean pleasing the always

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk when you ask the question “can
I mess up God’s plans for my life?”

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Javon Maule on the pod. He is a speaker and content creator.

In this episode we talk all things:

• Making your pain a MEMORY not a monument
• True healing- comes from God, not self-effort
• When you feel “unseen” in a fame-obsessed world

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when your loved ones are suffering and you have KNOW idea what to do or feel helpless because you can’t fix it for them.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Jenni McGrew on the pod. She is a pastor at My Hope City Church. 

In this episode we talk all things:

• The proof that God LOVES His women and didn’t create them “less than” man
• How God uses His women differently than men
• Why it is SO important not to take Bible verses out of context
• How to discern when someone is using scripture against you falsely

I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day SEVEN of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! 

This week let’s talk to the one who fears missing God.

I pray this blesses you friend!

7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

“Sometimes when God needs to make a man great, he isolates him.” Olympic champion, Hunter Armstrong

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Hunter Armstrong on the pod. He is a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, World Record Holder for 50 meter backstroke in 2022, Ohio State 2022 Male Athlete of the Year. WOW!

In this episode we talk all things:

• The promise in isolation
• Where is God in dark times?
• Faith in the Olympics 

I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day SIX of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! 

This week let’s talk to the one who is allergic to awkwardness. 

I pray this blesses you friend!

7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"If you don't ask, you're not going to get, so you might as well ask." Founder + CEO, Minor Chores app, Mitch Thiem

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Mitch Thiem on the pod. He is founder of the app, Minor Chores- an app all about encouraging kids to start sharpening their entrepreneurial and business skills! LOVE THAT

In this episode we talk all things:

• Failure is a PART of the journey
• God and BUSINESS!
• Pursuing a childlike faith
• Your biggest challenge, will one day be your biggest testimony 

I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day 5 of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! 

This week let’s talk to the one who are a people pleaser.

I pray this blesses you friend!

7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"The previous Glinda would leave a note of encouragement at the spot the new Glinda drops in at the beginning of the play (Wicked). The note left for me was Esther 4:14- “for such a time as this” Broadway actress Allison Bailey

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Allison Bailey on the pod. She is an INCREDIBLE actress who shine the light of Jesus in her WORK!!! She was Broadway’s “Glinda” for Wicked’s national tour 2019-2022.

In this episode we talk all things:

• Having a “faith of your own” vs. adopting your parents faith
• Feeling unqualified even when you have achieved what you set out for
• Seeing God EVERYWHERE, even in “secular” work environments 

I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day THREE of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! 

This week let’s talk to the one who doesn’t have the words to say.

I pray this blesses you friend!

7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"Taking risks is where the good stuff is. In those early days at Drybar, I remember thinking, God we are doing something really special here.” Co-founder Drybar, Alli Webb 

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Alli Webb on the pod. She is an INCREDIBLE business woman of faith- cofounded Drybar, Squeeze, BQ ...AND is a bestselling author of the Messy Truth.

In this episode we talk all things:

• Relationship with Jesus vs. religion
• Holding things loosely allows for a more fulfilling life
• Doubt is a prerequisite for faith, not a deviation from it

I pray this blesses you friend!

Follow Alli here

From my heart to yours- day THREE of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! 

This week let’s talk to the one who worries non stop.

I pray this blesses you friend!

7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

“It’s not WHAT I am doing that matters most, but HOW I shine the light of Jesus as I do anything that matters most.” Team USA, pro volleyball player Hailey Harward

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Hailey Harward on the pod (part ONE!) Spoiler alert: we have her BACK on the pod for a part 2 because of a wild testimony that happened right after this convo! 

In this episode we talk all things:

• Not mistaking your identity with your performance 
• Why making mistakes is a part of the success equation, and we aren’t called to be perfect
• How to get over the initial awkwardness of sharing your faith, especially if you’re a “new” Christian 

I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day TWO of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! 

This week let’s talk to the one who thinks they can’t be proud of themselves.

I pray this blesses you friend!

7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Leanna Crawford on the pod! I am personally geeking because her songs (like How Can You Not See God and Still Waters) have ministered to me for SO LONG.

In this episode we talk all things:

• How God can HANDLE your depressive, anxious, mad, angry, and fearful thoughts
• Why it’s so important to have high standards for who you let speak over you
• The promise our personal God to carry out what He has called us to (even when we want to quit)

I pray this blesses you friend!

SPECIAL SERIES ALERT:

From my heart to yours- let’s kick off the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series! Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

This week let’s talk to the one who isn’t sure if their story will get better.

I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Noah Asher on the pod! He’s a former convict turned speaker for the Gospel. He is the author of Chaos: Overcoming the Overwhelming.

In this episode we talk all things:

• The church should serve as a hospital for healing and support.
• Many young people are trapped in mental and emotional prisons.
• Scripture provides strength and guidance in difficult times.

I pray this blesses you friend!

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT:

A few months ago I had the blessing of being on my friend’s talkshow 

Tune in to hear that conversation. We talk all things

• What to cling on to in times of trouble
• The encouragement I see in this upcoming generation
• Why you’re an original and can’t be replaced (even if you feel replaceable!)

I pray this blesses you friend!

“There’s a difference between being in love with God, and being infatuated with God. That difference grows as you spend more time with the Lord.”  mama, wife, preacher, writer Tara Sun

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Tara Sun on the pod! She’s a rockstar wife, mama, and author of the book “Surrender Your Story” and host of the popular women’s podcast “Truth Talks with Tara”

In this episode we talk all things:

• The difference between “waiting on God” and doing nothing with your time
• The importance of active surrender
• Why comparison is truly crippling to your joy and isn’t the way God wants you to live

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours-this is a special episode (that took me a week to film HAHA). Catching you up on all the things in my life right now.

At the very least- I pray that all the things I am going through, give you hope that you’re not alone when life gets hard or you go through seasons you’ve never been before.

“Media plays an enormous role in shaping children’s understanding of God, we must meet them IN their media, not shy away from media.”  VP of Education and Research for Minno, Jess Wolstenholm

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Jess Wolstenholm on the pod! She’s a rockstar wife, mama, VP of the #1 Christian streaming platform (think Netflix but with amazing Bible stories) for children. They have a new amazing Laugh and Grow Bible Kids Advent devotional for families launching October 29th! Linked below. 

In this episode we talk all things:

• The necessity of Christians continuing to shine God’s light on media
• Meeting children where they are at
• Creating safe spaces for open conversations with children

I pray this blesses you friend!

Minno: Laugh and Grow Bible Advent Calendar

Hey friend! From my heart to yours-let’s talk about when you feel like God isn’t “using” you. Especially if you limit how God uses people to whether or not they work in/for/at a church or in what we would consider “ministry”. God uses you EVERYWHERE, including, YES, your corporate job.

I pray this blesses you!

“Experiencing cancel culture is what taught me you can’t ‘people please’ your way to never experiencing rejection from people.” wife, actress, singer, songwriter Laura Osnes

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Laura Osnes on the pod! She’s a rockstar wife, actress, singer, songwriter, and Broadway performer. 

In this episode we talk all things:

• The pressures of people pleasing in the world
• How people pleasing will never leave you to true love
• Experiencing “cancel culture”, what that taught her about acceptance

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours-let’s talk about when you made a mistake, keep making mistakes, and how there is NO shame in mistakes. 

I pray this blesses you!

“I have never seen such a strong curiosity around Jesus than I do with this upcoming generation. It's time we build the CHURCH, not a crowd.” father, husband, author, Global Next Gen director Shane Pruitt

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Shane Pruitt on the pod! She’s a rockstar father, husband, preacher, and author. 

In this episode we talk all things:

• Why there is so much hope for this upcoming generation
• The #1 question this upcoming gen is asking about Jesus
• Why the VALLEYS of life are where the fruit is
• God doesn’t promise us an easy life but an eternal life 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours-let’s talk about how the way we love people, doesn’t always equal the way God loves us.

I pray this blesses you!

“We each have a unique connection and relationship with God. That is never more apparent or experienced at a deeper level than when God meets us in our wildness seasons.” Author, speaker, preacher Faith Eury Cho

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Faith Eury Cho on the pod! She’s a rockstar mama, wife, preacher, and author. 

In this episode we talk all things:

• Navigating burnout (even if you’re working “for” God)
• How to maintain a relationship with God amidst the mundane
• How to navigate emotions vs. Spiritual discernment 
• The importance of the wilderness seasons we walk through 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Faith's Instagram + Book links

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- if you’ve ever thought that a season was pointless, useless, or there was no obvious reason God had you doing a certain thing…this is for you <3 (I’ve been there LOADS of times)

I pray this blesses you!

“I was really questioning if I was supposed to do acting or not, but I realized that what you’re called to do is the thing that makes you fall more in love with God.” Actress Prime Video TV Hit Show: the Baxters, Masey McLain

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Masey McLain on the pod!

In this episode we talk all things:

• How God reaches you in the dark moments
• God's blessings are not limited; there's enough for everyone.
• Danger of comparison, and how the enemy uses it to prevent a good work 
• The danger of striving and how we are to work hard without it 

I pray this blesses you friend!

“It's not if we fall or break, but how we fall or break that matters.”

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when you feel like you’re breaking apart- and why this doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

I pray this blesses you!

"Sometimes the most beautiful expression of faith is saying, 'God, I don't know if you wanna do this. I don't know if you can. I don't know if you're gonna explain it to me. I don't know if I'll understand, but I know that no one else can. So I'm staying with you.” - spinal cord injury survivor + head of brand for Amen Clinics NATALIE BUCHOZ

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Natitude :), Natalie Buchoz on the pod!

In this episode we talk all things:

• How resilience and faith are key in navigating life's challenges.
• Surrendering to God's plan and finding purpose in pain can lead to personal growth and transformation.
• Managing our internal dialogue and challenging negative thoughts can lead to a healthier mindset and self-perception. Embrace your uniqueness and be seen for who you truly are
• Not letting the fear of judgment hold you back from embracing your gifts and purpose

I pray this blesses you friend!

"When God says no, there is an I love you in that"

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about when you feel like God is saying “no,” “not right now,” or “never” to something you really want. 

I pray this blesses you!

“The problem with porn is that it works for a short moment, but then it leads you down a darker path than you began with. But as someone reminded me- I am neither my worst moment, or my best. God loves all of me. When you find healing and love in that, you don’t reach for false love in quick fixes.” - porn star turned preacher, Joshua Broome

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend singer and songwriter of “Flowers” - sensational worship song with millions of downloads

In this episode we talk all things:

• Why porn has such a stronghold on so many people
• The false beliefs that lead you to reach for love in places it will never fill you
• No one is defined by their worst moments OR their best.

I pray this blesses you friend!

“Question ISN’T if life is going to hurt you. It’s how do you want to get hurt?"

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about how

• Reorienting your fear towards God and trust in His plans
• Choosing the hurt of leaving no love off the table
• Seeking first the kingdom of God and let go of fear
• Embracing life fully, even in the face of potential hurt
• Remembering that God has overcome the world and fear of death

I pray this blesses you!

“I was in bed with Lyme disease not knowing why God had me here. This song was born out of that time. Flowers grow in the valley.”  singer/songwriter Samantha Ebert

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend singer and songwriter of “Flowers” - sensational worship song with millions of downloads

In this episode we talk all things:

• In difficult times, it is important to focus on what is truly important and be grateful for the small things in life.
• Success should be viewed as a result of God's grace and provision, and it should lead to increased trust and humility.
• Comparison can hinder our growth and it is important to focus on our own journey and purpose.
• Why you need a willing heart, not a qualified

I pray this blesses you friend!

"God's love is always there. It's constant, it's consistent."

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about how

• We are prone to wander and leave God, but God's love and provision are constant.
• God is the God of the pivot, always guiding and providing for us.
• We should give ourselves grace for our moments of doubt and wandering.
• We should not limit God's love to our own fleetingness

I pray this blesses you!

"Being a Christian doesn't mean that there's not mental health issues or struggles or hardships. It means that you now have the relationship with the one person who can hold you and carry you through those." Former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and current mental health advocate, Lauren Parker Leonard

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend former DCC and founder of Outlast Audio LAUREN PARKER LEONARD on the pod!

In this episode we talk all things:

• Why the journey of faith and mental health is not a one-time decision but a continuous process 
• Taking care of your mental health and having faith in God is not an either/or
• How to discern between our emotions and the voice of God

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is for my friend feeling…

• not chosen
• have ever have thought that “God has favorite children and is answering everyone else’s prayers but mine.”
• second best

I pray this blesses you!

“Even if you’ve “lowered” your standards in the past for a guy, you can still move forward with higher standards- it doesn’t make you a hypocrite, it makes you human. You can choose to move forward in a lighter capacity because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.” Author Ainsley Britain

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend author of “Don’t Date a BooBoo Dude,” and “The Enneagram for Teens” AINSLEY BRITAIN on the pod!

In this episode we talk all things:

- how to identify if you’re dating someone who isn’t pursuing you

- the danger of investing time in relationship that isn’t going anywhere or doesn’t have a direction

- the importance of recognizing you ARE allowed to have high standards, even if you’ve lowered those standards in the past

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is for my friend feeling like they’re moving a million miles an hour and there’s not enough time in the day.

Let’s talk about the difference between being “busy” and being “hurried.”

I pray this blesses you!

"Even the best things have a finish line. Good things become bad things when we make good things our God. Sports//career//anything that isn't God will eventually end, but God? Is forever." former US National Soccer Team Member Jaelene Daniels

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend former US National Soccer Team Member + Professional Soccer player Jalene Daniels on the pod!

In this episode we talk all things:

- how to have faith that God CAN do miracles, but not to put your faith in how you "think" God's going to do something

- the anxiety behind experiencing injuries/setbacks in a career/sport

- the importance of making faith-oriented friends to grow your faith

- loving someone well doesn't always look like pleasing them

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is to the girl (or guy) that doesn’t know how to let someone love her. Sometimes you get so used to having to do it all on your own, it feels uncomfortable to let someone in. Let’s kick off the FINAL day of our introduction to the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study, grab the book and follow along if you want to continue!

Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/promotion, etc. 

Get the book on Amazon to follow along these first 5 devo’s! 

I pray this blesses you!

“My relationship with the Lord grew so much deeper the moment I realized He isn’t limited to a quiet time routine or ritual. He is the God of all my moments and all my days and seasons. ” celebrity influencer, mama, author Sazan Hendrix

We have the HONOR of having my new friend: celebrity influencer, mama, author Sazan Hendrix on with us today!

In this episode you will learn:

• Ways to PRACTICALLY deepen your faith in a busy schedule
• How to be someone that doesn’t just share the Gospel, but IS the Gospel with their life and how they love
• Not confusing your worth with your work or what others say abut you 

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is to my girl (or guy) that’s ever felt like they’ve lost “the one”. Whether that be a person, OR a job opportunity/sports career defining moment/literally anything that makes you feel you can’t bounce back from. God goes from GLORY TO GLORY, so the best is always yet to come. Let’s kick off Day 4 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study.

Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/promotion, etc. 

Get the book on Amazon to follow along these first 5 devo’s! 

I pray this blesses you!

“It isn’t about HAVING love, but BEING love, and letting that love overflow into everyone around you.” - celebrity TV happiness host + coach Robert Mack 

As seen on GMA, Access Hollywood, E!, OWN, GQ 

We have the HONOR of having my new friend: celebrity happiness coach, executive coach, positive psychology expert, published author, and television host and personality: ROBERT MACK on with us today!

In this episode you will learn:

• Where the world went wrong with the concept of self love
• How self love deepens your faith with Jesus
• The ways to make love not something you “do” but something you ARE
• The importance to asking God the hard questions, to develop deeper relationship with Him
• God is FOR your happiness and ultimate joy 

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- how if God has called you to it, He will supply you for it. You CAN be a #boss woman and also have an awesome relationship life. He is the God of both. Let’s kick off Day 3 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study.

Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/promotion, etc. 

Get the book on Amazon to follow along these first 5 devo’s! 

I pray this blesses you!

“No one tells you the behind the scenes of being a professional and collegiate athlete that loves Jesus. You will get judgement, but the fruit is so worth it because He is the only way .” Sea Hawks in-game host Andy Dooley 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why it’s okay to celebrate the wins God has given you
• The importance of consistency 
• The only solution for the depression pandemic in college athletes
• How to keep following Jesus even if other’s judge you

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Order the book here! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lead-with-faith-play-with-purpose-andy-dooley/1144322475?ean=9780310367918

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about the fear of being too broken for love- whether that’s love from God, another person, a friend, etc. Let’s kick off Day 2 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study.

Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/promotion, etc. 

Get the book on Amazon to follow along these first 5 devo’s!

I pray this blesses you!

As seen in People Magazine April 29, 2024 issue, today we have the HONOR of having one of my new favorite Kyle's on the show with us! Colton Kyle is son of the late "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, and one of my favorite people on this planet- Taya Kyle.  

In this episode we talk all things:

- why it is important to ask questions about what you believe + have a faith of your own (vs. one you adopt from your parents)

- how to live out your faith in this upcoming generation- "purpose anxiety" and how to know your calling

- ways to cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in your life

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk about letting yourself be seen by God; I mean: REALLY seen. No makeup prayers. Very vulnerable episode from me to you today as we kick off Day 2 of the Single Not Incomplete Bible Study.

Single Not Incomplete: The 5 Week Bible Study: goal of this study? Remember our worth is not in anything outside of us. Whether that be our relationship status OR a job/sport/ranking/promotion, etc. 

Get the book on Amazon to follow along these first 5 devo’s! <3  

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- QUICK CHAT TODAY!! Let’s talk about when others make you feel small.

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let’s talk DATING! I had the best conversation with a dear friend while we were studying Song of Solomon and wanted to share these key points we talked about when it comes to dating as a Christian in this weird dating world.

I pray this blesses you!

“This is what studying hundreds of murder and true crime cases taught me about our kind, loving Creator” - Dr. Jim Wallace

We have the HONOR of having my SECOND ever repeat guest and friend, Dr. Jim Wallace back on the Made to Shine pod with us this week! 

• as seen on NBC’s Dateline, Fox, Court TV
• author: Cold Case Christianity + The Truth in True Crime
• Former Cold Case Homicide Detective

In this episode you will learn:

• How our embedded curiosity around justice and crime points back to our design from our Creator
• Is there such thing as a “bad” and “good” people?
• How a world so dark and cruel, could have such a kind Creator 

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's have a vulnerable talk about when you feel like giving up, quitting, or burned out from constantly pouring into others.

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about what to do when you go through a season where you feel fear/anxiety/concern is consuming you.

I pray this blesses you!

“Someone’s only message of Christ they may ever experience is the way you live your life”

We have the HONOR of having God Behind Bar’s CEO @Jake on with us this week.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why as Jesus followers we NEED to embrace love, forgiveness, and kindness of the church- “stop shooting the wounded”
• How the enemy will try to make you feel shame around your lowest moment to separate you from God
• The power of looking into a faith of YOUR OWN (& not just believing something because your parents did)

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about how God is the God of ALL parts of you.

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about why it’s important to have the COURAGE to take things SLOW (from someone who loves to move fast :) ).

I pray this blesses you!

“You can’t “to-do list or busy your way to Jesus.” - Ciara Laine Myers

Boy are we in for a TREAT! This week you get to hear from the beautiful, Ciara Laine Myers

• founder and co-owner of Intentional Counseling 
• Author of: Glasses Off: Seeking God When Your Vision Is Gone
• award-winning business owner

In this episode you will learn:

• how to embrace change and uncertainty as opportunities for growth and transformation
• tips to use when fear is keeping you from moving forward
• practical steps to embrace and fulfill God's vision

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about how to be friends with people different than us.

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about making our home in God vs. fear, anxiety, and worry.

I pray this blesses you!

“I just didn’t want to do life without Jesus. His love keeps me sane.” - RaeLynn

Oh boy we are in for SUCH A TREAT! You may know her as one of Country Music’s TOP artists- and I know her as the one who wrote&sang a song that was an anthem for me in college (@ QUEENS DON’T)

• Contestant on the Voice
• Mama
• Wife
• Singer/song writer

We have the beautiful RAELYNN on with us this week :) In this episode you will learn

• Why faith is essential in the media industry
• The power of humility to help you with success
• How doing life with God is FUN! 

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about the courage to sit in an “ugly” prayer when your life looks like a question mark.

I pray this blesses you!

“The enemy will try to make you feel lonely and anxious. These things are not from God.”

Fitness enthusiast, FOUNDER of Ambition in Mind and Kaizos, host of AIM podcast- we have the AMAZING Doug Elks on with us this week.

In this episode we chatted all things:

• How to discern God’s vs the enemy’s voice in your head
• The key to staying disciplined and consistent with your goals
• Why it is so important to group your goals on Jesus 

I pray this blesses you friend xoxo 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about faith during the seasons you feel “anonymous” :) 

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about why it’s okay if you have cranky mood moments :) 

I pray this blesses you!

“I held the word God spoke over me, even when it didn’t look like I was going to get to play football in the NFL.”

We had the honor of speaking with Jacksonville Jaguar’s safety & former Auburn running-back on this week’s Made to Shine episode

In this episode we chatted all things:

Trusting God’s promises in the midst of uncertainty

What “preparing” to surrender looks like

Why you need people speaking truth over your life

I pray this blesses you friend xoxo 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about why work hard even if you’re naturally gifted at something.

I pray this blesses you!

“I have a 24/7 prayer life, talking to God through all times and all things.” - the Iron Cowboy

We had the honor of speaking with a TRIATHLETE LEGEND for this week’s podcast episode 

- 2x Guinness World Record holder

- 2015: 50 Ironman races in 50 days

- 2021: 100 Ironman triathlons in 100 days (Conquer 100)

- Father of 5

In this episode we chatted all things:

- Winning the battle in the mind

- Leaning into prayer and the power of a personal God to get through hard challenges

- Redefining your relationship with mistakes

I pray this blesses you friend xoxo 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about what to do when you feel like you don’t “fit.”

I pray this blesses you!

“Comparison and lies causes us to forget the authority we hold in Christ to shine our light.”

Made to Shine SQUADDD!! We are in for such a treat. Allyson Golden’s new book “Arise and Shine” is NOW OUT INTO THE WORLD! & lucky us because we got to chat with her about all things

Fortifying your mind against comparison

Why the world NEEDS your light

Being confident in the unique light God gave you to shine

Can’t wait for you to tune in and grab the book :) 

Xoxo 

This week we have the DELIGHT to host the beautiful Cayla Craft onto the Made to Shine show :) 

As even on FOX, CBS, Health Alert, and NYC billboard recently :) She is a: 

Bestselling author: “What Do You Really Want?”

Top rated podcast host

7+ figure business owner

In this episode you will learn:

Why having money is not a bad thing

They best ways to posture your heart towards finances

Why you need to be intentional about your money

Biblical backings for how to have a relationship with money

Go pre-order her new book NOW! I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about what to remember when you’re not feeling confident.

I pray this blesses you!

“Who you are when it’s not your turn is more important than who you will be when it is”

Heather Thompson day is the: 

Host of the Jesus Viral podcast

Author: I’ll See You Tomorrow

Associate Communications Professor 

In this episode you will learn about effectively communicating what is going on underneath the surface with Scripture, why it’s important to actively cheer on others, and how to practically combat anxious thoughts.

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about how I beat my anxious thoughts (which I have a lot of).

I pray this blesses you!

"I don't remember much from the Bachelor, but I remember this, you need faith in this industry to FLY"

We are in for a TREAT today! You may best know her from ABC's The Bachelorette, but she is also a

- author of "Real Love" and "Miss Me With That"

- podcast host: Higher Learning

- former lawyer

- media personality

In this episode you will hear how Rachel has navigated her journey with faith, and why belief in Jesus is essential for navigating self worth, accessing real love (not religion), and not putting your identity in your career or what others think of you.

I pray this blesses you friend xoxo

Last week I got the honor of going back to my high school. I had MONTHS to prepare for this, and the only message that kept coming to my heart I felt needed to be shared?

You matter.

Before the world knew you, God knew you. Before the world could slap its labels on you, God labeled you as CHOSEN, LOVED, VALUABLE, IMPORTANT, SPECIAL, AND WORTHY.

Your worth? Is set. The busy schedules, people’s opinions, failures, successes, grades, sports…can’t touch it.

Regardless of your age, I think we all need this reminder. I pray this blesses you friend.

“I spent a lot of time with Prince, was into the New Age spirituality, and ultimately found Jesus” | “Prince” back-up dancer Robia Scott

Today we are in for such a TREAT! 

- Former back up dancer of music icon “Prince”

- Actress on Beverly Hills 90210 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer

- Author of Counterfeit Comforts 

Today we talk about how this beautiful heart believed in God, but still felt she was missing something. It wasn’t until she put her faith in Jesus Christ, she started to feel alive in her faith.  I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about the thing how Jesus calls you to go after your work and gifts.

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about the thing ive been praying that has helped me DESIRE God more.

I pray this blesses you!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about why you can be confident God loves you more than your mistakes!

I pray this blesses you!

Oh boy we are in for SUCH A TREAT! 

• Minister
• Global CEO
• Instagram following of 111k
• Poet and writer

We have the beautiful Maribel Cintron, a.k.a, BrokentoPeace on with us this week :) In this episode you will learn

• How God’s silence doesn’t mean He isn’t there
• The power of feeling unqualified 
• Healing isn’t a one stop shop- it takes TIME!

I pray this blesses you friend :) 

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about the power of sharing your scars and why I was SO nervous to launch my last book on Singleness!

I pray this blesses you!

When Hannah moved to a brand new city a few months ago….she was very clear that she wanted deeper, better, stronger female friendships. But how do you do that when you just moved to a place you don’t know anyone? Heck- how do you do that when you have lived in a place for FOREVER and still feel like you don’t know anyone?

She created SOCIAL STEPS! Which now has almost 30k followers on Instagram, and HUNDREDS of girls showing up to walk each week.

Mission? To create a space where no girl has to walk the journey of self discovery alone.

In this episode we talk about:

- How hard it is to make/meet/keep new friends in this digital day and age

- How much harder it is to make friends post-college

- Importance of good female friendships in your life

- How to know when to trust someone to open up 

I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about this new thing I’m doing this year that is MASSIVELY uncomfortable for me. For my goal getters/setters out there- worth a tune in!

I pray this blesses you!

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“Life is hard, God is good.”

I’ve never cried on a podcast interview, until THIS ONE.

Ane Beiler, or you may know her best as founder of Auntie Anne’s pretzels, keynote speaker, and author, has one of the most amazing, heartfelt, and redemptive stories. In this episode you will learn.

• The redemptive story of how Auntie Anne’s became possible
• Why it is crucial to bring your hurts, wounds, and shame to the light with trusted people
• How to trust when you’ve been burned in the past

I pray this blesses you friend.

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about how to know you'll hit it off with someone- and what that actually means.

I pray this blesses you!

Special Made to Shine CHRISTMAS episode <3

So often we get caught up in the glitz and glam of Christmas- we forget the essential promise of what it all means.

This is for my friend struggling with grief, worry, concern, loss, insecurity, loneliness, or shame this Christmas. May we never forget that we have a God that chose to meet us in the midst of our darkness, not on the other side of it.

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about loving the Giver more than His gifts, and if you’ve ever felt like “my life is technically great right now, why am I not happy?” 

I pray this blesses you!

"I became a Christian because of the evidence” - cold case homocide detective @jwarnerwallace
Boy oh BOY are we in for a treat this Sunday, Made to Shine FAM!
as seen on NBC’s dateline, FOX, Court TV….
- cold case homicide detective
- former atheist turned Christian apologetic
- adjunct professor of Christian apologetics
- Cold Case Christianity podcast host
This man had an extreme impact on my faith before I ever met him. His book Cold Case Christianity takes us through the detective journey he went on, using his cold case homocide detective work skills, to figure out if we can *logically* put our faith in Christ. In the episode you will learn
- how he tested the Gospels
- how you can know something is true without having all your questions answered
- why it takes more faith to believe in an impersonal force that created the world
- the biggest objections he’s seeing to belief in Jesus today, and why
I pray this blesses you friend! I seriously recommend you getting his book- Cold Case Christianity. Xoxo

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about how the excuse you're using NOT to do that thing (a.k.a write the book, create the podcast, launch the business) is that it's already been done, isn't a valid excuse. I pray this blesses you!

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“I will fail, that’s just part of it, but God uses that for better.” SUNDAY! We have the beautiful Lexie Heffron on with us. This girl is a ⁃ USA National team member ⁃ Former LSU gymnast ⁃ JUST MARRIED AND MAMA TO BE! In this episode we talk all things: ⁃ How to redirect your relationship with failure ⁃ Why the fear of not succeeding shouldn’t hold you back ⁃ Power of the words you speak over yourself I pray this blesses you friend.

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Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about your how to practically shine your faith in your corporate job AND why you shouldn’t be discouraged if you aren’t working your dream job yet. I pray this blesses you!

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Weekly Email Fam

as seen on ABC, FOX, NBC, the CW…Kelly Roach is a 

- 8 figure business builder

- coach for billion dollar organizations

- Founder of Live Launch Method

- Bestselling author & podcast host “The Kelly Roach Show”

In this episode you will learn:

- how to practically walk in your faith at your corporate job

- at what point do you jump from your main gig to your side gig full time

- how to navigate the dance of God as ultimate path maker, and your role in building your life

I pray this blesses you friend!

Connect with Kelly

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Hey friend! On this #MyHeartToYoursThursday, I'm taking you through why you shouldn’t be afraid of hitting rock bottom. There is power in going through seasons where you must come face to face with what you are actually putting your hope in.

I pray this blesses you! Cheers!

If you aren’t working on your recovery, you’re working on your relapse.”

We are in for a TREAT this Sunday. We have the beautiful & amazing Irene Rollins on with us.

- Author of Reframing Your Shame

- Recovery activist

- certified Emotional Intelligence Coach

- Founder of the Marriage Equation ministry with her husband, Jimmy

In this episode you will learn:

- the importance of awareness

- how to navigate something being a temptation for you, but maybe not those around you

- why we must realize God is big enough to handle "the real stuff"

- the danger of pretending to "have it all together"

Hey friend! On this #MyHeartToYoursThursday, I'm taking you through the story of how my obsession with self development (a.k.a reading all the books on "ten steps to more confidence, less anxiety, etc" led me to a deeper realization of how much I need Jesus.

We live in such a self development, forward progression world, which is GREAT, but if your self development doesn't lead to Spiritual dependence, you haven't developed yourself enough.

Cheers!

We are in for SUCH A TREAT this week. The brilliant, kind, PHENOMENAL Dr. Andrew Farley on with us.

- founder of Grace Church & the Grace Message

- 9x Bestselling author

- creator of BibleQuestions.com

In this podcast we talk about Andrew’s most recent book: 101 Bible Questions & the Surprising Answers You May Not Hear in the Church. In this episode you’ll learn

- importance of refinishing God’s spirit within in

- whether or not you can “gain more access” to the Spirit

- how to be one with the Spirit

- is it okay to be ambitious?

I pray this blesses you friend! Full episodes out NOW!

Connect with Andrew:

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Introducing MY HEART TO YOURS THURSDAYS!

Each Thursday you will be getting a solo episode from my heart to yours. Today we are talking about what it means to stay in the game. This is for anyone struggling with their purpose in this season of life.

I pray this blesses you friend!

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Have you ever wanted to be able to go back to the future and give advice to your younger self around relationships? That is what our beautiful friend Cindy Stibbard is doing for us today. CEO behind Divorce ReDefined, Certified Divorce Coach®, Certified Divorce Specialist, Relationship Decision Coach, Mom of 2, and 30k followers on Instagram- Cindy is ALL this and more. Single, dating, married? Tune in.

Back by popular demand- Beth Mayfield shining some light on all things RELATIONSHIPS! Single, dating, married, empty nesters- this one is for all of you!