Welcome back, friends! Season 2 is here, and I couldn’t be more excited to start it off with a conversation that is so close to my heart—family culture.

In this episode, I sit down with my sister, Erica Bankston, to talk about how we each began shaping the culture of our homes—long before kids came along. We share real stories from marriage, raising little ones, and finding unity even when our backgrounds were very different.

We cover:

• Why your family culture starts with communication

• The importance of finding a church home together

• Traditions that shape peace and belonging for your kids

• How God leads us in building something new and beautiful in our homes

One of my favorite moments in this conversation is remembering that the children who come back home are the ones who grew up seeing it as a place of peace, not chaos. That is my prayer for each of us—that our homes would reflect God’s heart of love, stability, and grace.

Scripture reminds us: “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” – Psalm 127:1

I hope this conversation encourages you to prayerfully shape your own family culture, no matter where you are starting.

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Welcome back to Unexpected with Hannah Love!Today I’m joined by my sweet friend, Meshali Mitchell — photographer, author, and powerful voice for healing and restoration.💛 Meshali shares her personal journey through brokenness, how pain demanded to be felt in her life, and how God began a slow, beautiful restoration work — not just in her home, but in her heart. We talk about the importance of surrender, confronting the tapes playing in our minds, and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us into true healing.This conversation is full of honesty, hope, and encouragement for anyone walking through hard seasons. Remember: nothing is too broken for God’s hands to restore.Scriptures Mentioned: • 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 (Taking thoughts captive) • Matthew 6:26 (Consider the sparrows) • Romans 8:28 (All things work together for good)📖 Meshali’s New Book: Restored: A Modern-Day Parable of Hope and HealingGet your copy here: https://www.meshali.co/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meshali/Hannah’s Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unexpected.hannahlove/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/hannah.billingsley/Website: https://unexpectedwithhannahlove.com/⸻

We’re back for part two of the postpartum conversation, because let’s be honest—there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode, I dive even deeper into the emotional and physical shifts that come after having a baby, the things that caught me off guard, and what’s helped me the most in this season.

From the highs to the really tough moments, I want this to be a space where we can talk openly and honestly about postpartum—the parts we celebrate and the parts that feel heavy. If you’re navigating this season or just want to better understand it, I hope this episode makes you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.