Can Christian guys and girls really just be friends? It’s the question no one wants to ask—but most of us have lived. In this season finale, we explore the nuance, heartbreak, hope, and holiness wrapped up in opposite-sex friendships, especially in Christian culture. What are the boundaries? What’s wise? And what happens when someone catches feelings? For the final episode of Season 3, Rebecca is joined by Jill and Kelley for one of the most debated dynamics in faith-based spaces. They open up a...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Meg is back on the mic—and it’s a reunion you don’t want to miss. In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode, Rebecca and Meg dive deep into the messy, beautiful reality of pursuing your God-given purpose. From backstage prayer circles to late-night Facetimes and preschool classrooms turned mission fields, Meg’s journey hasn’t been perfect—but it’s a reflection of what it really looks like to follow God through shifting seasons, unseen detours, and the tension between personal dreams and divi...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Today, we're flipping the mic and celebrating birthday week with a very special episode of Between the Pages! 🎉 Rebecca is joined by the Boldly Seeking team — Samantha, Jenny, and new team member Grace — for a heartfelt conversation about living a life of impact, legacy, and faith in action . Together, we dive into: ✨ What it really means to boldly seek Jesus — not just in theory, but in everyday life ✨ How to live with a Kingdom perspective in our careers, relationships, and dreams ✨ Small, ta...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why not me?” Maybe it's the engagement post, the promotion announcement, or just the quiet ache of feeling behind. In this deeply honest and grace-filled episode, Rebecca sits down with Kelley Johnson—Listener Engagement Director and Evening DJ at Life 97.3—to talk about the sneaky ways comparison can show up, even in your 30s. Kelley shares personal stories of confronting comparison in close friendships, navigating the tension between envy and celebrati...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode, we explore their courageous decision to leave the familiar comforts of college life and embrace God's call to serve in the Alaskan frontier. Christ and Bennet join us to share their heartfelt journey of faith, navigating the challenges of transition, and the profound lessons learned along the way. From enlightening interfaith dialogues in Northern Ireland to their transformative journey of saying "yes" to God's plans, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement for anyo...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome back Evan Kolding, the next gen pastor at Lakeview Covenant Church, as he shares his profound insights on navigating the tumultuous waters of faith and doubt. Evan opens up about his personal journey from the West Coast to Duluth and his deep passion for discipleship, offering invaluable wisdom on embracing uncertainty as a tool for spiritual growth. Here’s what we cover: (00:00) - Navigating Doubts in Faith (17:43) - Navigating Faith Through Doubt (...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Navigating adult friendships can be challenging, especially for those of us striving to integrate our faith into every aspect of our lives. This week on the Between the Pages podcast, we delve into the art of forming deep, faith-filled friendships with our guest Lexi, a minister and co-lead of Refresh Worship Nights. Join us as we explore the journey of creating meaningful Christian connections in adulthood, offering practical insights and encouragement along the way. Here’s what we cover: ✨ The...
Mar 12, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In today's fast-paced world, the landscape of relationships has evolved significantly, bringing with it a set of complexities that often leaves many feeling overwhelmed. Our latest episode of the "Between the Pages" podcast dives deep into the heart of modern relationships, shedding light on themes like intentionality, expectations, and personal growth. Balancing humor with insight, our guests Jacob and Nate offer refreshing perspectives on how today's men navigate these challenges. Here’s what ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Navigating the world of dating can be an adventure filled with unexpected twists, laugh-out-loud moments, and profound insights into our personal growth and faith. In today’s panel episode, Rebecca is joined by Hannah, Jill, and Carmen to take listeners on a journey through the highs and lows of dating and singleness. They share hilarious blind date stories, delve into the importance of self-discovery, and discuss how to embrace singleness with confidence and joy. Here’s what we cover: (00:00) -...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Join us as we sit down with the incredible Miranda Forrest, the powerhouse behind Built Confidence and the inspiring face of Corporate Strong Girl on Instagram. From Fortune 1 corporate professional to a dedicated fitness coach, Miranda shares her unique insights on blending strength, confidence, and career success while still enjoying life's pleasures. In this episode, Miranda takes us through her transformative journey, highlighting the immense power of consistent habits over the relentless pu...
Jan 29, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this heartfelt episode, Shannon shares her incredible journey from childhood passions in soccer and storytelling to her profound experiences in mission work across Mexico and Glacier National Park. Her debut novel, " When the Mountains Called ," serves as a poignant narrative on grief, hope, and finding solace in community. Here’s what we cover: (00:00) - Navigating Life's Peaks With Shannon Baker (10:20) - Missions Work in Mexico and Reflection (15:57) - Finding Healing Through Writing and G...
Dec 18, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today we're diving into the art of simplifying and celebrating the Christmas season with intention. Amid the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by endless to-do lists. Join us for a warm conversation about finding peace and joy through meaningful traditions. Here’s what we cover: 🔹 Reflecting on the importance of slowing down and prioritizing spiritual growth. 🔹 Exploring the historical roots and deeper significance of Advent calendars and traditions. 🔹 In...
Dec 11, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this heartfelt conversation, we dive into the profound impact of community and faith through the inspiring story of Allison, a passionate student from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and founder of She Brews Co. Allison shares her journey of finding strength in spiritual connections and the transformative power of community. Growing up in the Duluth area, she discovered that faith extends beyond Sunday services, becoming a tapestry of sisterhood woven through everyday interactions and in...
Nov 06, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, we delve into the transformative story of Kynze, whose path from rebellion to spiritual clarity is nothing short of inspiring. Raised amidst Methodist and Lutheran influences, Kynze faced challenging family dynamics and felt judged within her church community, pushing her away from faith during her early years. However, her quest for unconditional love and acceptance eventually led her back to her spiritual roots. Join us as Kynze shares candid reflections on how her college day...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the "Between the Pages" podcast, featuring a remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and public service with our special guest, Roger Reinert, the newly elected mayor of Duluth, MN. In this compelling episode, Roger shares his incredible life story that weaves through the peaks and valleys of his multifaceted career. From his upbringing in a Lutheran church to rediscovering his faith after a deployment in Afghanistan, Roger's narrative is a test...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, we dive deep into the life-changing lessons from the Bible, focusing on two powerful stories: Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and Saul's dramatic conversion in Acts 9. Here’s what we cover: 🔍 Discover innovative techniques to read and interpret scripture, from starting with devotionals to using concordances and appreciating church-led series. Learn how engaging deeply with the text can reveal cultural and historical insights, making ancient stories relevan...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Growing up in a Catholic church, we often found ourselves singing hymns and psalms but always felt a hunger for something deeper. This week, inspired by John Piper's profound insights, we unravel what worship truly means beyond the melodies. Worship isn't just music—it's about opening our hearts and authentically connecting with God. ❤️🙏 Here’s what we cover: 🔹 (0:00:00) Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Worship 🔹 (0:07:27) Encountering the Heart of Worship 🔹 (0:19:57) Deepening Worship Throug...
Sep 18, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Between the Pages podcast, featuring the inspiring Heidi Wright, principal at Lakeview Christian Academy. Join us as we dive deep into the intersection of faith and professionalism, exploring how Christian values can shape and enhance your leadership in the workplace. Here’s what we cover: 🔹 Practical strategies for balancing career and faith. 🔹 Insights on making impactful decisions guided by biblical principles. 🔹 The significance of tru...
Sep 04, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Have you ever struggled with seeking divine approval in a world obsessed with human validation? This week, Jenni and I share heartfelt discussions on how biblical figures like Noah, Peter, and Ruth inspire us to stay steadfast in our faith amidst life's uncertainties. We'll also share our thoughts on the heartwarming and humorous portrayal of Jesus in "The Chosen" series, making the disciples' personalities come to life in a relatable way. Plus, find out which biblical characters we consider our...
Aug 21, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hey friends! We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Between the Pages podcast: "How to Find Everyday Rest Through Biblical Wisdom" 🕊️✨ Ever feel like you're caught in a never-ending whirlwind of tasks and to-dos, struggling to find a moment of peace? Trust us, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of balancing productivity and rest, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus and timeless biblical wisdom. Here’s what we cover: 🔹 The critical need for true re...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What does a bowl of paper, Alissa, and Rebecca all have in common? Jesus! This week on the podcast we are shaking things up and having a little fun! Over the course of the episode Rebecca and Alissa are drawing random verses out of a bowl and talking about them. What do they mean? How we can apply that to our own lives? And witnessing a few questions we had and couldn't come up with answers. We are taking y'all on a journey through anxiety, being still, God's character, identity, and so much mor...
Apr 03, 2024•49 min
We have another guest on the podcast this week and he is sharing ALL things sports, Jesus, identity, and how to talk and serve like Jesus with his peers. Tyler Ryder has been in the hockey scene since he was about 4 years old, having played in the Junior hockey league, and now a collegiate hockey player, he has seen Jesus change lives within his teammates. Just by simply taking out the trash. Join us this week as Tyler, our team member Alissa, and Rebecca take your through an interwoven story of...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min
What do you do when you feel like Jesus is calling you to pray of someone? How do you pray? How do listen for God’s voice for direction and guidance? On this episode we are getting a spark notes version of Alissa’s story with identity and navigating what it looks like to have a relationship with Jesus. Along with talking about her passion of prayer and giving helpful tips on how to talk to God and listen to his voice. Rebecca and Alissa navigate how we can live a life of prayer knowing that God ...
Mar 06, 2024•55 min
It's no surprise that you may have noticed our step away from social media in the Fall of 2023 for about 5 months. During a time of unexpected turns and changes in their personal lives, Jenni and Rebecca sit down and debrief what those 5 months away from Boldly Seeking taught them and what has changed as they lead the team into a new season of ministry. In this episode, we are walking through how to combat the lie that stepping away from something is failure, defining success, the gift of God's ...
Feb 21, 2024•53 min
We are BACK after a fall break of the Between the Pages Podcast! What better way to come back after a long break than with a NEW team member to the Boldly Seeking Team! So we decided what better way to celebrate than to put our new member, Alissa, in the hot seat. We are so excited to talk about all things listening to Jesus' voice, athletics and faith, and what Alissa is most excited about coming up this year! so grab a cup of coffee, snag a friend, put on your headphones, and join us for this ...
Feb 07, 2024•55 min
Rebecca is joined this week by her dear friend Taylor. Taylor has worked in campus ministry through their town's local universities for a few years and is sharing some of the things she has learned during her time on staff, and as a student.Maybe you just started your new school season, just went off to college, or truthfully in a desert in your walk with Jesus. Taylor gives some practical tips on how to dig deeper, ask more questions, and be bold in searching out "why?". A question that no one ...
Aug 31, 2023•25 min
Rebecca is joined again with her bestie Megh, as they take on a different approach to this week's episode. We are diving deep into scripture and specifically Psalms 10 as we wrestle with the question, "where are you God?". Oftentimes, God may take a step back from the center part of our lives to allow for us to want and search Him more. That doesn't mean that He has left you alone. In this episode, you are going to hear some deep and vulnerable times in life where both Rebecca and Megh have been...
Aug 02, 2023•36 min
We are all waiting for something. It could be for redemption, healing, a new job, a relationship, direction on where to go with life... there are countless things we wait for in our every day walk with Jesus. Let me ask you a question. If you were to grade yourself on how WELL you are waiting in this season, what would you give yourself? I would say, I am a solid B -. I have worked on it, but there is still room to grow in and understand what it looks like to wait well. This week I am joined by ...
Jul 20, 2023•35 min
This week's episode is one for the books. Rebecca is back on the podcast sharing her heart behind her time in what she deems as "Jesus Boot Camp". These past few months were packed with Rebecca learning to surrender different situations to life and trust Him fully to move and show is His power and faithfulness. She has been stripped down to the basic essentials of faith and coming back to the heart of worship. Throughout this time, not only are you going to walk through the ups and downs of Rebe...
Jul 05, 2023•44 min
Ya'll the besties are reunited and Rebecca and Meg are going to TOWN as they talk about how we can bring Jesus into our hobbies and interest. Breaking down Meg's blog from awhile back, "The Work of Our Hands" the two sit down and answer the question, how many ways can we praise the Lord? How can we integrate prayer into EVERY part of our day? There is SO much to unpack and we cannot wait for you to listen!Want to go dive deeper into the episode? Sign up with your email and receive a free study g...
Jun 07, 2023•35 min
