Want to grow in your faith? Be bold and courageous? Or maybe discover what your next step should be? In this episode I share more about overcoming insecurities and how to allow God to flow through you by getting out of your comfort zone. It's time to take a good look at what's been keeping us from moving forward and break through those chains to stand firm in our God given purpose.
Many of you may know Jess as the fiancé of The Bachelor Ben Higgins, but she is far more than just a fiancé. Jessica is a stunning, down-to-earth woman with a beautiful redemptive story of overcoming comparison and body image strongholds to discover her true identity in Christ. Her story will be a reminder to any woman to quit comparing and start living. Also we chat about how she met Ben, where they’re at in wedding planning and what the future looks like for them both. Take a moment to learn m...
You know those lies that follow you into every new circumstance, relationship or new chapter of life- those my friend, are strongholds. They creep in through experiences, heartbreak, trauma, and hurt but also through deception and words. Though you may not even see them, they could be there keeping you from living in wholeness. Join me this episode as I share some personal strongholds I've dealt with, along with some tangible steps to begin overcoming the patterned thoughts you've come to believ...
Toni Collier, host, speaker, ministry grower, and hope giver, shares her personal journey through brokenness and trauma to discovering God's will in her life. Tune in as we discuss what it looks like to show up during a struggle, seek the help we need, and to release all shame, hurt and pain to discover our identity in Christ. Toni is a charismatic and infectious woman with so much love to give, and I just know her energy and spirit for the Lord are exactly what you need to hear today!
If there is any way to grow stronger in the Lord, it’s by spending time in the Word. Whitney Lowe, of @ScribbleDevos, joins me on this episode to chat about her daily devotionals she shares on Instagram as well as the importance of staying in scripture as a foundation of strength. Her calming nature and wisdom of scripture is so incredibly inspiring. Listen in as we take the conversation down many roads, including how we both feel about 2020, the impact of social media and advice for the next ge...
As we head into a new season with new distractions and obligations, I share the importance of belief and faith through it all. If you need motivation to seek your faith more or discover the Lord in new ways, this episode is for you! I share what's been on my heart in regards to faith and what does living a life of faith truly look like. Tune in and let's walk this journey together!
Sarah Rose Summers was crowned Miss USA 2018 but soon learned after a year of duties as a pageant queen that her title and purpose in Christ was so much more than a crown. Listen in to this beautiful episode as we discuss her journey into pageants, how she is navigating life as a newlywed post Miss USA competition and how her speaking engagements and podcast, 'More Than a Crown', are reaching the hearts of women across the globe. We talk all things womanhood including dating, marriage, identity,...
Today I'm sharing some of the many books I read as I was getting back into my faith many many years ago and why each book was so helpful in my growth and walk with the Lord. Of course these books shouldn't take place of the Bible but they were extremely helpful for me as I was seeking God to understand scripture a little more as well as the messages within. Some of the books are wonderful for those wanting to know who God is, want to discover your identity in Christ, want to learn how to live a ...
This episode is truly an honor as I get to interview my sister-in-law, Lory Hartsock. She is host of Strengthen By Grace podcast and on fire for the Lord. From coming to America from Mexico as a little girl, to encountering God and meeting my brother, her heart's message brings so much hope and encouragement to any season of life you may be going through. Her testimony and words will speak directly to your spirit and if you ever needed to be encouraged to find your identity in Christ and not in ...
Prayer is a vital part to a faith journey and the phone line to God through the Holy Spirit. Are you utilizing this gift of prayer? Do you fully believe God hears us? Tune in today as I share a personal story of faith, the importance of prayer and the encouragement through scripture to know God wants to answer our prayers. I also share a heart project to create a prayer chain across the world and how you can play a role in it!
Deanna Stagliano appeared on The Bachelor before becoming The Bachelorette on Season 4. She is the kindest person I know and has a heart of gold. In this episode, we have a very candid, honest conversation about her time on the show, the events that took place and everything that ultimately lead her to her now husband, Steven. Everything in life has its' timing and as Deanna says herself, "God's better is better than my better." As she navigates motherhood with two children, COVID closures and h...
Rest is an important part of human life but as believers we also have to be intentional with how we are resting our bodies, minds, and spirit to overcome stress, anxiety, worry and fear. Join me today as I dive into those three areas to discover God's peace in our lives. With overwhelming schedules, constant chatter and too many distractions to count, I hope you can listen in and begin taking the steps forward to finding peace daily.
Food is a necessity for life but can also become a stronghold or a source of harm to our bodies. Tenley shares her personal experience, battling a health concern and symptoms without any relief or results to the cause, until she discovered a book of another woman's story to help her unlock the power of healing through a change of food choices. We discuss the importance of our food choices to better our well being and Tenley shares tangible ways to get started to a healthier lifestyle. Not by sac...
As we raise awareness on the epidemic of human trafficking, this episode will bring to light the fact that it is all around us. How do we protect our own children and how can we help in assisting others? Amanda Florcykowski, author of Unraveled, shares her frightening story of how human trafficking and her life intersected one normal day at the grocery store and how she has turned that experience into a passion to equip other mothers while also becoming an abolitionist. I pray you listen and tak...
Prayer is an essential part for growth in any faith journey. In this episode Desiree shares ways to be intentional in prayer and encourages three things you can reflect on to begin praying boldly.
Do you find yourself so busy you can't fit one more thing into your day? If so, now is the time to change that. More than ever God desires to be at the core of your thoughts and your heart, so listen in as I chat with Polly Payne-Willoughby from Horacio Printing on how to be intentional with our time and how to prioritize it to begin working on our spiritual growth.
If there is an episode you don't want to miss it's this one right here! Bianca Olthoff, from The Father's House OC, joins Desiree in an important discussion on the topic of sex and intimacy. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or married, this episode will answer your questions on the biblical truths surrounding this topic, to redeem, restore and discover your worth in Christ.
As we head into July 4th weekend to celebrate the freedom of our nation, Desiree shares a thought provoking message on the state of freedom within us. Discover God's grace and love through scripture and personal experience to set your heart and mind free.
There has been so much going on in the world lately that Desiree hopes this episode will give you a dose of JOY to get you through any circumstance you're in! Desiree shares how to discover joy within and through the Holy Spirit as God guides you through the ups and downs of life.
Desiree shares a heartfelt message and prayer for anyone experiencing infertility or infant loss. A topic that has been on her heart for years will touch yours as she prays for healing, peace and strength during this difficult time for many.
Whether you have children or not, this insightful and wisdom packed episode is for anyone who will ever care for a child, of any age, in their lifetime. This includes grandparents, care givers, sitters, etc. Desiree chats with Isaac and Angie Tolpin from Courageous Parenting on how to impact our children in a Godly way while equipping them with purposeful skills. Parenting eight children of their own has given them knowledge beyond measure, and their passion to help parents in every season of li...
Jodi King from the band 'Love & The Outcome' joins Desiree in a fun and honest chat about the struggles of living boldly in our own skin, talents and roles as we pursue God and search the purpose on our lives. Listen in, to this special episode, to learn what it means to ditch perfection, pressures and expectations and start living your full potential!
The weight of the world is a heavy one right now with many outlets to turn to. But, are you turning to the Truth? or being deceived by false witness? God has a charge against us and wants us to wake up to the truth of events happening in our world, as well as the truth and purpose within our hearts. Join Desiree in this biblical discussion on God's call on our lives.
Where are you finding your identity? Your worth? Your confidence? This episode is a heart-to-heart with Desiree as she shares a message on the first steps to finding our identity in Christ. Whether you are single, married or anything in between, this episode has something for everyone as the stages of identity change along with the seasons of life.
To condemn racism is to not only listen to our black brothers and sisters but to take action to fight injustice. Where do you start? You ask. Desiree has a heart-to-heart with Dani Coke, @ohhappydani on social, to answer that question and discuss the many terms floating around, the call to the white community and to the church, and bring light to what truly matters in this fight against injustice.
What would it look like to truly show up for your loved ones? To be there when it mattered most. Desiree has a heart-to-heart with Rachel and Harold Earls on the struggles they endured while Harold summited Mount Everest in their first year of marriage. They share wisdom and insight into how this experience helped them to discover a higher calling together.
Today I pray over our nation, over those afflicted and for us all to no longer stand divided but to come together united. Change starts in our hearts first so join me today in this prayer.
Discover the power to walk boldly and confidently into this world as only you can! Desiree has a heart-to-heart with Mariela Rosario, founder of She Speaks Ministries, who will truly inspire and encourage you to be who God created you to be. With verse, personal experience and poetic words, Mariela shares life giving messages to propel you closer to your purpose.
We all have dreams, goals and a call on our heart that is meant to be manifested. Desiree shares an inspirational message to help you uncover what's on your heart and how God wants to use you to better His Kingdom.
Ever wonder what God really wants for your life? Which direction or choice He wants you to make? Listen in as Ashley and Dino share their story of living in an RV with three children, waiting on a home to be built, and for all of it to be left behind when they felt the call on their hearts to go a different direction. They share how they live with intention in the every day and in the choices they make as a growing family.
