In this episode of God in the Grocery Aisle, Chelsea opens up about obeying God to have a direct, gospel-centered conversation with a lifelong friend who doesn’t share her faith. She describes the Holy Spirit’s nearness, the cost of honesty, and the peace that came from saying what needed to be said—even without a tidy ending. Together, they reflect on courage as simply saying yes to God and the freedom that often follows obedience. Along the way, God confirms His presence through timely sermons, faithful prayer partners, and Scripture—“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first” (John 15:18, NIV)—reminding us to hold truth and love together.

The first week at a new school did not go seamlessly for Brianne’s girls—think uniforms literally stitched together by Grandpa and a roster mistake that put tiny first-grader Lilly in kindergarten. As Brianne advocates for her daughter and wrestles with old wounds about belonging, God keeps inviting her to use her voice and to trust Him with Lilly’s heart—and her own. There’s no neat bow yet: Lilly ended up in first grade with a wonderful teacher and new friends, while Abbie surprised everyone by running into school with joy. The takeaway: God often uses messy starts to reveal cracks He wants to heal in us, our marriages, and our parenting, reminding us we’re never an afterthought. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13, NIV).

What do flat tires, red mud, and tornado warnings have to do with faith? In episode 20, we sit down with our mom and dad around the campfire in Show Low, Arizona, to swap decades of family camping stories—complete with breakdowns, blowouts, and even a terrifying highway accident.

Through it all, one theme stands out: God has been with us in every mile, every storm, and every “this trip is ruined” moment. From providing our very first camper when money was tight, to protecting us in near-disasters, to answering small prayers in everyday inconveniences, His faithfulness shows up again and again.

Whether you’re in a season of smooth sailing or stuck on the side of the road (literally or figuratively), this conversation is a reminder that God cares about the things that matter to us—and He uses even our detours to build faith for generations.

Join us for laughter, near-tears, and lots of gratitude as we look back on the messy, beautiful legacy of camping with God at the center.