In this episode, I talk about the Refiner’s fire and how God uses trials and testing to shape us into who He’s called us to be. Anchored in Malachi 3:3, we look at passages from Nehemiah, Job, James, Romans, Philippians, and 1 Peter to see that the fire is never wasted - it is God’s way of purifying, strengthening, and conforming us to the image of Christ.

I also share personally about walking through a refining season right now and the reminder that encourages me daily: God is more committed to our process than we are. He doesn’t abandon us in the fire - He sits as the Refiner, ensuring we are not consumed but purified. Even in the pressure, He is faithful, and His goal is always our growth and His glory.

If you’re in a season of testing or stretching, I pray this episode reminds you that you’re not alone and that God is doing something deep in you. Hold on - the gold always comes after the fire.

This episode is a special encouragement dedicated to my teen moms and single moms. As someone who was a teen mom and am currently a single, divorced mom, I know how heavy and shameful it can feel with the pressures from society and maybe even the church. With encouragement from 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, and Jeremiah 29:11-14 - I pray you leave this episode with your head held high knowing that God loves you and has a plan and purpose for your life. You have not and can not change that.

This episode dives into my struggle with consistency and how God, not my own effort, is the source of true order. There is freedom in boundaries and structure. We explore how He brings clarity where there’s chaos, and how Scripture shows envy, selfish ambition, and other worldly things create disorder. We also briefly talk about spiritual insight and that lasting peace come only from walking with the God of order.