Met in the Journal: Writing as Prayer | Met in the Making

What if your journal could become a place where you meet with God—not just a place to record what happened?

Welcome to Met in the Making, a brand-new Met in the Mess series exploring creativity, faith, and the ways God meets us in the things we make. In this episode, “Met in the Journal: Writing as Prayer,” we’re talking about the simple, beautiful practice of turning our thoughts, questions, gratitude, struggles, and everyday mess into prayer through journaling.

Journaling doesn’t have to look perfect. Your handwriting doesn’t have to be pretty. You don’t need an elaborate setup, hours of quiet, or a perfectly curated journal. Sometimes writing is simply a way of slowing down long enough to bring what’s already in your heart before God.

Together, we’ll explore how Christian journaling and prayer journaling can help us process our emotions, reflect on Scripture, recognize God’s faithfulness, and create space to hear His voice in the middle of ordinary life.

And this episode is extra special because Met in the Mess is celebrating ONE YEAR! 🎉

One year of conversations about motherhood, faith, grace, messy days, and the God who continues to meet us right where we are. We’re celebrating by looking back with gratitude—and looking ahead to all God is still making in and through this little community.

In This Episode:

• ​Why journaling can be a form of prayer
• ​How to bring your honest thoughts and emotions to God
• ​Using writing to slow down and reflect on Scripture
• ​The difference between journaling about God and journaling with God
• ​Simple ways to begin a prayer journal
• ​How creativity can become an act of worship
• ​Finding God in the process instead of waiting for perfection
• ​What one year of Met in the Mess has taught us
• ​A reminder that God is still making something beautiful in the middle of our mess

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A Question to Take With You

What would you write if you stopped worrying about making it sound good and simply wrote what you wanted to say to God?

Grab your journal, find a quiet moment—even if it’s only five minutes—and start there.

Because creativity doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s just a pen, a page, and an honest prayer.

And maybe, right there in the making, you’ll find that God has been meeting you all along.

About Met in the Mess

Met in the Mess is a Christian podcast about motherhood, faith, grace, and finding God in the beautiful, chaotic, ordinary moments of everyday life. Hosted by women who know that life doesn’t always look put together, Met in the Mess is a reminder that God doesn’t wait for us to clean up our lives before He meets us.

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In this episode, Briana and Megan explore the deep connection between creativity, faith, and personal growth while introducing the next Met in the Mess Series: Met in the Making! They discuss how creative outlets can be a form of worship, a way to connect with God, and a source of joy and transformation, and give a sneak peek into what the next series will explore!

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creativity, faith, spiritual growth, worship, personal development, crafting, making, connecting with God, series introduction

key topics

The connection between creativity and spiritual growth

Using creative gifts to glorify God

The importance of joy and delight in creative pursuits

Passing down creative traditions through generations

Finding God in everyday acts of making

takeaways

Creative outlets can be a form of worship and a way to connect with God

God meets us in both the mess and the beauty of creation

Pursuing creative hobbies can deepen our faith and joy

Generational crafting and handmade items carry spiritual significance

Finding God in the ordinary and joyful moments of making

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"Using our creative gifts can be a form of worship and drawing closer to God."

"God meets us in both the mess and the beauty of creation."

"Take an opportunity to find God in your creative activities this week."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the series and its purpose

02:01 Why creativity is a form of transformation and worship

04:41 Personal updates and the messiness of life

06:17 The spiritual significance of creative gifts

09:30 Using creativity to draw closer to God

13:30 Passing down creative traditions through generations

18:37 God in the joyful and beautiful moments of making

22:14 Reconnecting with the purpose and joy of creative pursuits

26:46 The process of going through mess to reach beauty

27:04 An invitation to find God in your creative activities

28:52 Closing prayer and encouragement for the series

We're dropping into your feed with a repeat episode this week! This was one of our favorites! We'll be back next week with new episodes and a brand new series!

In this episode of 'Met in the Mess', hosts Briana and Megan explore the lessons they wish they had learned in their 20s. They discuss the importance of understanding anxiety as unbelief, the power of thoughts, and the necessity of self-care. The conversation also touches on the significance of finding a supportive community, the courage to say no, and the value of trusting one's gut feelings. They emphasize that it's okay not to have everything figured out and that sharing the gospel can be transformative. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes and insights aimed at helping listeners navigate their own journeys.

Takeaways:

Anxiety and worry stem from unbelief.

It's essential to take time for self-care.

You have the power to control your thoughts.

Finding a supportive community is crucial.

Don't be afraid to say no to things that don't serve you.

Trust your gut; it's often the Holy Spirit guiding you.

You don't have to have everything figured out right now.

It's okay to prioritize your own happiness.

You can't make everyone happy; focus on what matters to you.

Sharing the gospel can change lives.

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What kind of soil is your heart?

In this episode of Met in the Mess Podcast, we’re continuing our Rooted & Growing series by diving into one of Jesus’ most well-known parables: The Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23.

Jesus teaches that the condition of the soil determines how the seed grows—and in the same way, the condition of our hearts affects how we receive God’s Word. Some hearts are hardened. Some are shallow. Some are crowded by worry, distractions, and the pursuit of more. And some are fertile, producing a harvest far beyond what was planted.

As moms, wives, friends, and followers of Christ, it’s easy for the busyness of everyday life to leave our hearts distracted or spiritually dry. Together, we’ll explore how to recognize the different “soils” in our own lives and invite God to cultivate hearts that are receptive, deeply rooted, and fruitful.

This isn’t about striving for perfection—it’s about allowing the Master Gardener to transform us from the inside out.

In This Episode:

• Understanding the meaning of the Parable of the Sower
• The four types of soil and what they represent
• How the condition of our hearts impacts spiritual growth
• Recognizing distractions, worries, and obstacles to faith
• Practical ways to cultivate good soil through daily time with God
• What it looks like to bear spiritual fruit in everyday life
• Encouragement for growing deeper in faith, even in messy seasons

Key Scriptures

• Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23
• Isaiah 55:10–11
• Hebrews 4:12
• James 1:22–25
• Psalm 119:105
• Colossians 2:6–7
• Galatians 5:22–23

No matter what your heart looks like today, Jesus is still sowing His Word. The beautiful news of the gospel is that God is able to soften hardened hearts, deepen shallow faith, remove the weeds that choke spiritual growth, and produce a harvest for His glory.

Join us as we learn how to remain rooted in Christ and become the kind of soil where His Word can flourish.

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Have you ever felt spiritually dry, emotionally exhausted, or like you’re simply surviving instead of thriving?

In this episode of Met in the Mess Podcast, we’re continuing our Rooted & Growing series by exploring the beautiful promise found in Hosea 14:4–7. In these verses, God declares, “I will be like the dew to Israel.” It’s a picture of His gentle, faithful presence bringing life, healing, and renewal to hearts that have become weary and dry.

Whether you’re walking through burnout, disappointment, grief, motherhood, anxiety, or a season where God feels distant, this episode is a reminder that God refreshes what the world cannot.

Join us as we unpack what it means for God to be our dew, why spiritual dryness doesn’t mean God has abandoned us, and how staying rooted in Christ allows us to flourish even when life feels barren.

In This Episode:

• What Hosea 14:4–7 teaches about God’s restoring love
• Why God compares Himself to the refreshing morning dew
• Recognizing seasons of spiritual dryness
• How God brings healing after wandering
• Remaining rooted in Christ through difficult seasons
• Practical ways to seek spiritual renewal in everyday life
• Encouragement for moms, families, and anyone feeling spiritually weary

Key Scriptures

• Hosea 14:4–7
• Psalm 23:1–3
• Isaiah 40:31
• John 15:1–8
• Matthew 11:28–30
• Lamentations 3:22–23
• Psalm 1:1–3

If you’ve been longing for renewal, hope, and the gentle refreshment only God can give, this conversation is for you.

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If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a reminder that God still brings life to dry places.

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After months of anticipation, we’re almost there!

In this special episode of Met in the Mess, Megan is joined by a very special guest—her husband, Ben—for an honest conversation about life just before welcoming their third baby, a little boy, into the world.

From preparing siblings for a new baby and finishing the nursery to navigating the emotions, excitement, uncertainty, and exhaustion that come with the final weeks of pregnancy, this episode captures what it looks like to meet God in the middle of life’s beautiful chaos.

Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising young children, walking through a season of waiting, or simply trying to trust God with what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that His faithfulness is present in every season—even when life feels messy.

Together, Megan and Ben talk about:

• Preparing their family for the arrival of baby number three.
• The joys and challenges of pregnancy with older children.
• Marriage, teamwork, and supporting one another during major life transitions.
• Learning to surrender expectations and trust God’s timing.
• Finding peace in the unknown.
• Celebrating God’s goodness while embracing the beautiful mess of everyday life.
• Looking ahead with hope as they prepare to welcome their newest little blessing.

This episode is filled with laughter, honest moments, encouragement, and reminders that God often does His greatest work in the seasons where we feel least prepared.

Scripture Encouragement

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6

In This Episode

• Pregnancy update: 9 months in
• Preparing for baby boy’s arrival
• Parenting through transition
• Marriage during busy seasons
• Trusting God through uncertainty
• Family, faith, and the beauty of everyday moments
• Finding God in the mess

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Rooted in Love | Ephesians 3:16–19 | Met in the Mess Podcast

What if the key to spiritual growth isn’t trying harder—but becoming deeply rooted in the love of Christ?

In this episode of Met in the Mess, we’re continuing our Rooted & Growing: Flourishing No Matter the Season series by exploring Ephesians 3:16–19 and Paul’s powerful prayer that believers would be strengthened in their inner being, rooted and established in love, and able to grasp the immeasurable love of Jesus.

Many of us live rooted in performance, people-pleasing, comparison, or the pressure to have it all together. But God invites us to build our lives on a different foundation—His unconditional love. When we’re rooted in Christ’s love, we find strength for difficult seasons, freedom from striving, and confidence in our identity as children of God.

If you’ve been feeling weary, overwhelmed, insecure, or spiritually exhausted, this episode offers biblical encouragement to rest in the love of Christ and allow His grace to transform you from the inside out.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Ephesians 3:16–19 and Paul’s prayer for spiritual strength

* What it means to be rooted and established in Christ’s love

* Finding your identity in Jesus instead of performance

* Letting go of comparison, insecurity, and striving

* How God’s love strengthens us through difficult seasons

* Growing deeper in faith through the power of the Holy Spirit

* Encouragement for Christian women and moms navigating everyday life

Key Scriptures:

* Ephesians 3:16–19

* John 15:1–9

* Colossians 2:6–7

* Romans 8:38–39

* Jeremiah 17:7–8

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What does spiritual growth actually look like in everyday life?

In this episode of Met in the Mess, we're continuing our Rooted & Growing: Flourishing No Matter the Season series by exploring the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23. While it's easy to think spiritual maturity is measured by how much we know or how much we do, Scripture paints a different picture. True growth is seen in a heart that is becoming more like Jesus.

Join us as we unpack each aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—and discuss what these qualities look like in the middle of real life. From motherhood and marriage to work, friendships, and the everyday messes we all face, we'll discover that spiritual fruit grows as we remain rooted in Christ, not by striving harder.

If you've ever felt discouraged by slow spiritual growth or wondered if God is still working in you, this episode is a reminder that healthy fruit develops over time. As we stay connected to Jesus, the Holy Spirit faithfully transforms us from the inside out.

• Galatians 5:22–23 and the Fruit of the Spirit

• The difference between striving for perfection and growing through the Holy Spirit

• What spiritual fruit looks like in everyday life

• Practical ways to cultivate love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

• Encouragement for Christian moms navigating busy and messy seasons

• Why spiritual growth often happens slowly and beneath the surface

• How remaining rooted in Christ produces lasting fruit

• Galatians 5:22–23

• John 15:1–8

• Colossians 2:6–7

• Psalm 1:1–3

• Jeremiah 17:7–8

🌿 The Fruit of the Spirit is evidence of God's work within us—not something we produce through our own effort.

🌿 Spiritual maturity is about becoming more like Jesus, one day at a time.

🌿 Everyday moments often become the greatest opportunities for God to grow our character.

🌿 Healthy roots produce healthy fruit, even when growth feels slow or unseen.

🌿 God is more interested in transforming our hearts than improving our image.

• Which Fruit of the Spirit comes most naturally to me right now?

• Which one is God inviting me to grow in during this season?

• Am I striving to produce fruit on my own, or abiding in Christ?

• Where have I seen evidence of spiritual growth over the past year?

• How can I create more space for the Holy Spirit to shape my heart this week?

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Met in the Mess is a Christian podcast for women seeking biblical encouragement through every season of life. Whether you're navigating motherhood, spiritual growth, waiting, or life's unexpected challenges, each episode points you back to the hope, grace, and faithfulness of God. Together, we're learning that flourishing doesn't require perfect circumstances—it begins by staying rooted in Christ.

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