In a culture that preaches tolerance (unless you're a Christian), how do we hold fast to our convictions without shrinking back?

In today’s episode, Lindsey Maestas unpacks the truth that the Gospel is offensive...and that’s exactly why it saves.

We’re in a world facing a mental health crisis, a loneliness epidemic, and a deep spiritual emptiness. People are desperately searching for meaning, and yet, the one truth that could set them free is often silenced in the name of comfort or people-pleasing.

Lindsey explores what it means to live boldly and compassionately, asking:
What if we had said something? What if we had shown up before they spiraled? What if one hard conversation could have kept someone from self-harm or hopelessness?

We can’t live in the “what ifs.” The Gospel is meant to be shared; we were never called to water it down for our comfort. If we say we believe it, our actions have to reflect the truth we claim. But if we’re speaking truth, our lives must follow the calling found in Scripture.

You’ll hear:

• Why the Gospel will always offend culture...and why that’s good news.

• How our silence can cost someone their soul.

• What it means to live boldly in a post-Christian world.

• A reminder that truth without love is harsh, but love without truth is hollow.

Today’s episode, “De-Influenced: The Power of Minimalism in a World of Exhausting Consumerism,” with host, Lindsey Maestas, and author and mom-of-four Julia Ubbenga, invites listeners to consider the freedom found in having less stuff. They talk about the temptation of Influencer hauls, consumer culture, how clothes in your closet can suck joy and peace from you, and so much more.

Julia shares how her family gave away 75% of their belongings in pursuit of a simpler, more intentional life. We discuss her book, Rich in What Matters, which walks through the process of simplifying not just your physical space, but also your soul, mind, and relationships.

Julia speaks to the cultural overwhelm of “more, more, more,” and how minimalism has reoriented her faith, motherhood, and marriage.

We also give practical tips for simplifying daily life as busy moms, the mental load of parenting, and how saying no to excess has helped her say yes to what truly matters.

The abundant life Jesus promises often begins with subtraction.

Whether you're drowning in toys, trapped in comparison on Instagram, or just craving more peace in your home and marriage, this episode will remind you that less really can be more.

"Most people are going to go to the grave with the music inside of them, unplayed."- Oliver Wendell Holmes.

In today’s episode, I sit down with author and speaker Mary Marantz for a conversation that will light a fire under you in the best way. Mary shares how she approaches life with urgency, not fear, because she knows the clock is ticking and the dreams in her heart deserve action. Do we truly realize that the more we do hard things, the more we can do hard things?

We talk about what it means to stop waiting for the perfect moment, and how your brain can be trained to do hard things on purpose.

She discusses Predictive Brain Theory, perfectionism, the desire to fast-forward through the hard parts of chasing your dreams, self-sabotage, and why most people give up before consistency ever kicks in.

If you’ve felt stuck in fear, paralyzed by procrastination, or are just tired of sitting on the sidelines of your own life, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and go do the thing.

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