God’s story has always been one of restoration. In this bonus episode of The Ordinary Series, we follow Peter to the house of Cornelius—where one simple “yes” crossed a cultural line and opened the door for the gospel to reach the Gentiles. It was uncomfortable. It was unfamiliar. But it was obedience. And God used it to change history.

Mo shares how the Spirit is still inviting us to be part of that same restoration—through small yeses, unlikely relationships, and courageous love. She weaves in a personal story of mentoring a young woman who tested every boundary but ultimately encountered Jesus through quiet, faithful presence.

You’ll walk away reminded that God doesn’t need your perfection—just your willingness.

In This Episode:

• Why Acts 10 was a turning point in gospel history
• What Peter’s vision teaches us about restoration
• A powerful story of mentorship and relational obedience
• How your small yes can echo into eternity

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Acts 1:8, Acts 10:9–29
• Isaiah 54:2
• Revelation 22:17
• John 3:16
• Romans 10:13

Today’s Step:

Open your heart to someone outside your usual circle. Invite them to coffee. Ask their story. Or simply show them they matter. Let the Holy Spirit lead—and trust that your obedience could echo farther than you know.

What if the entire Bible was more than a collection of commands or stories—but a love story from beginning to end?

In this powerful episode, Mo shares a fresh revelation from her quiet time with the Lord: the overarching arc of Scripture is God’s relentless desire for relationship with His people. From the garden in Genesis to the renewed creation in Revelation, God has always longed to walk with us, not just be believed in from a distance.

If you’ve ever felt like your faith was more about rules than relationship, this message is for you. Through heartfelt reflection, biblical truth, and a personal story of shifting from striving to abiding, Mo invites you to experience the nearness of God in a whole new way.

What do you do when God doesn’t make sense?

When the world feels too heavy, your prayers feel unanswered, and your heart is carrying more grief or questions than it knows what to do with? In this deeply honest episode, Mo invites you to sit with the tension of faith in a broken world. She shares her own story of loss, reflects on injustice and suffering in its many forms, and gently opens Scripture to reveal a God who is still good—even when life is not.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how a loving God could allow pain, or wondered if He sees you in your darkest moments, this episode is for you.

You’re not alone in the ache—and you’re not alone in the questions.

Scripture Referenced:

What if the very thing you think disqualifies you is the very place God wants to display His glory? In this episode, Mo shares a heartfelt reminder that God is not limited by our past, our pain, or our perceived lack. He delights in using willing hearts—not perfect ones. If you’ve ever doubted your purpose or wondered if God could really use you, this episode will breathe hope into your spirit and courage into your next step.

Scripture references:

• 2 Corinthians 12:9

• Exodus 4:2

• John 6:9

Today’s Step:

Ask God to show you what’s already in your hands—and give it back to Him. He’s not asking for what you don’t have. He’s inviting you to surrender what you do.

Sometimes, before you take the next step, you just need to pause.

In this short devotional episode, we’re pressing pause to breathe, reflect, and savor the goodness of God. Inspired by Psalm 34:8, this is your invitation to step away from the noise and come back to the table—not to study, strive, or perform, but simply to be nourished by His presence.

If you’ve been snacking on faith, too tired to feast, or just longing to feel near to God again… this episode is for you.

Let it be a reset.

A spiritual palate cleanser.

A reminder that even if all you bring is hunger—He’ll meet you there.

Scripture:

Psalm 34:8

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.”

Reflection Prompts:

• What have I been feasting on lately—and has it truly satisfied me?
• When was the last time I sat still and savored God’s presence?
• What does it mean to me personally to taste and see that the Lord is good?

We all want to know our purpose—but what if our why isn’t something we achieve… but something we receive? In this episode, Mo shares how her journey into writing wasn’t about finding her voice—it was about finding God’s. Through personal testimony, scripture, and reflection, she reminds us that obedience always precedes understanding and that our deepest purpose is rooted not in ambition, but surrender.

Whether you feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck—this episode will gently guide you back to the One who defines your why.

In this episode:

• How Mo’s calling to write came before her calling to speak
• Why your “why” often unfolds one step at a time
• What Scripture says about calling, identity, and obedience
• Encouragement when plans don’t go as expected
• 4 questions to help you uncover your why

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Exodus 4:11–12
• Jeremiah 1:9
• Psalm 139
• Proverbs 16:9
• Isaiah 43:1
• Ephesians 2:10

Next episode teaser:

Need a moment to breathe? Next week, join Mo for a short devotional episode—a spiritual palate cleanser centered on Psalm 34:8. It’s a slow, reflective invitation to taste and see that the Lord is good.

Listen at ichoosetoday.org/listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

Have you ever been drawn in by the smell of fresh bread?

There’s something about it that awakens a hunger you didn’t even know you had.

In this episode, Mo shares a powerful reflection on Jesus—the Bread of Life—and how His love, like the aroma of freshly baked bread, fills every corner of our lives. But it’s in His brokenness that His love was most fully revealed—and the same is true for us.

You’ll be encouraged to see your own moments of brokenness not as disqualifiers, but as the very places where Christ’s love can be released through you.

With scripture, storytelling, and a heartfelt personal example, Mo invites you to live as the aroma of Christ in a world that’s hungry for hope.

This is a message of surrender, presence, and sharing what God has given us—even when we feel like it’s not enough.

In today’s episode, we step into the shoes of a young boy holding five loaves and two fish—and we discover what happens when we offer our small to the Savior who multiplies. Mo shares this familiar miracle from a fresh perspective, reflecting on the boy’s courage, her own obedience in starting this podcast, and what it means to give Jesus what we’ve been holding back. What’s in your hands today? What might happen if you placed it in His?

What You’ll Hear:

• A creative retelling of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6)
• Mo’s personal reflection on starting this podcast as her “offering”
• Encouragement to trust Jesus with what you already have
• A challenge to step out of the crowd and into surrender
• A powerful reminder that your small offering matters—eternally

Scripture Referenced:

• John 6:1–13
• John 6:10 (focus on “sit down” as a symbol of trust)
• Optional support: 2 Corinthians 9:10, Exodus 4:2 (for further study)

Listener Question:

What have you been holding back because it felt too small?