We welcome relationship expert and author of "Love In Every Season" Debra Fileta on to share about the four seasons of relationships. Whether you're single, dating, engaged or married the quality of your relationships impacts the quality of your life and you have the power to choose your relationships wisely. Debra offers helpful advice for singles and those in dating relationships. Learn how to look for signs that you shouldn't take your relationship to the next level and the importance of reci...
Feb 10, 2020•29 min
Introducing our new "simple thought" series on the podcast. Today's simple thought is "your body is not a project, it is a gift to be treasured." Allie reads an article she wrote for Darling Magazine titled "Your Personal Body Project" and reflects on the all too common tendency women have to make their body projects which can ultimately make us sick and rob us of the life we've been designed for. Discover tips to resist the temptation to make your body a project and learn to live a healthier, m...
Jan 27, 2020•10 min
Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews our first guest of 2020, Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a marriage and family therapist who loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance. Nicole shares tips for finding freedom from unhealthy coping mechanisms such as shame, control and performance and guides women to a grace-filled path towards wholeness. Nicole's book "From Lost to Found" heps readers discover a surprising path to healing as you lose your grip ...
Jan 13, 2020•37 min
Join us for our 100th episode as Allie interviews Rachel Brown, who has served as our co-host these past three years. Rachel is entering into an exciting new season and stepping down as co-host of the Wonderfully Made podcast. Rachel reflects on interviewing nearly fifty amazing women and shares some of the inspiring things she has learned in the process. Join us for Rachel's last episode as our co-host!
Dec 03, 2019•34 min
Liz Marie Galvan is an influencer, designer, former military wife, and mama to Copeland Beau. She is an expert on making spaces warm, livable, and inviting. But Liz Marie has learned that coziness is much, much more than throw pillows and delicious-smelling candles: coziness is about creating spaces that embody safety, love, and connection. Join Rachel today as she talks to Liz Marie about her new book, Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being at Home.
Nov 26, 2019•28 min
Join Allie Marie Smith and our guest Alexandra Kuykendall for a conversation about the beautiful and hard parts of the holiday season. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, dealing with difficult family relationships or facing unmet expectations, let's face it: the holidays can be hard. Learn how to reflect on hope, love, joy and peace while enjoying the season and getting practical tips for dealing with holiday stressors. This year, may you go easy on yourself, remember what truly ma...
Nov 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 98
Cheana Tagatac is from the Golden State of California, where her family still lives. She attended college at Lipscomb University in Nashville, graduating with a Nursing Degree. While Cheana loves the ministry of nursing, her passion, above all, is music, especially when it comes to singing and playing for the Lord. As both a worship leader and a nurse, she is currently exploring many avenues for her future career and calling. Cheana joins Rachel today to talk about the lessons we can learn when ...
Oct 21, 2019•28 min
How do you see yourself and how do you see those who are different than you? Be inspired to see others and yourself through God's eyes as you meet nine-year-old Grace Anna and her mother Angela. Grace is not your typical young girl. She was born with a rare form of dwarfism (Conradi Hunermann Syndrome), which causes spinal curvature, cataracts, poor hearing, and sparse hair. At three years old, Grace Anna Rodgers’ rendition of “The Star- Spangled Banner” went viral. Since then, millions have bec...
Sep 30, 2019•27 min
Destiny Saucedo is small town Hispanic girl from West Texas who is currently living in the Dallas Metroplex. She is employed as a first grade teacher and she loves her work, but outside of the classroom, you can find her blogging at The Everyday Girls, where she writes stories that share the lessons that she learned on this journey of messy goodness called life. Her hope is that her stories would leave one person encouraged, inspired, and know they are not alone. Join Rachel as she and Destiny e...
Sep 16, 2019•32 min
Allie interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, Arielle Estoria. Arielle is Spoken Word Poet, Author, Dance Party Enthusiast Emcee and Event Host Speaker, Model and Actress. Arielle shares her thoughts on comparison, being kind to yourself, dating, singleness and body confidence. Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org . If you’re enjoying this podcast, it would mean so much to us if you’d rate or review this via ...
Sep 02, 2019•46 min
Sarah Mast is an award-winning creative designer and interactive design specialist for The High Road Agency, based in her hometown, Johnson City, TN. To her, her job is more than designing annual reports, crafting full marketing campaigns, and building websites: it is sharing a story that needs to be told or raising awareness about issues that many never knew existed. Join Rachel as she talks with Sarah about how your desk job can become your dream job and ways that passion can infiltrate even t...
Aug 19, 2019•28 min
Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews Allison Mercer, Director of Youth for Rock Church in San Diego. Allison shares how a life of partying led her to the end of herself and a beginning of a life-changing relationship with God. She reflects on how she has found purpose in the midst of personal pain and why the presence of pain does not equal the absence of God. Lastly, Allison reflects on what it means to be "made for more" and how she has arrived at the place in her life where she is content...
Aug 05, 2019•34 min
Jessica New graduated from college with a degree in social work, and she moved home to Fort Worth, Texas, thinking it would only be a matter of time before she found a job in her field of work. When that didn’t pan out, Jessica took on a desk jobs, and while she was able to pay the bills, she fell further and further into misery. With no idea what she would do next, Jessica took a leap of faith and quit her desk job—and ended up becoming an accidental baker. Join Rachel as she talks with Jessica...
Jul 22, 2019•34 min
Join Allie as she interviews author Melissa Maimone for part two of their conversation about depression. Melissa reflects on suffering and Allie and Melissa offer encouragement for any girl or woman walking through the darkness of depression. Melissa is the author of "The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace and Gifts of a Dark Place." We hope you will be encouraged and believe there is hope for you. Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us a...
Jul 01, 2019•35 min
Amanda Steed is a certified Enneagram Teacher and Coach who specializes in personal and spiritual growth. The Enneagram is a powerful personality typing tool based on nine distinct strategies (known by their numerical "types"). Amanda views the Enneagram as a tool that helps people let go of their protective personalities and embrace their essence and true identity. Join Rachel as she and Amanda talk about all things Ennegram, including their shared type (any guesses on what number they are?!). ...
Jun 17, 2019•44 min
Join Allie Marie Smith for part one of her conversation with Melissa Maimone, author of " The Radiant Midnight : Depression, Grace, and the Gifts of a Dark Place." How do we grapple with the pain of depression for ourselves or a loved one and what do we do when the struggle returns? What if we can see our deepest wound in a different light? Melissa holds the passionate belief that not only will God lead you out of darkness, He will be fully and beautifully present within it. We hope you will be ...
Jun 03, 2019•37 min
Heather Adams is the Founder and CEO of Choice Media & Communications, a boutique media and communications agency serving preeminent voices in publishing, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and faith-based arenas. She is a widely recognized communication expert, savvy strategist, and a passionate mentor to women in the communication field and beyond. Heather is tearing down old barriers with the ever-present hope that in the future, female professionals and entrepreneurs will face far fewer...
May 20, 2019•42 min
Listen in to our live recording with our friend Kate Merrick , author of the new book " Here Now : Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World." Be encouraged to enter into deeper presence, rest and authentic community and savor the peace and fullness God offers us moment to moment. Kate invites you to drop the distractions and discover the good, true and beautiful things God offers when we choose to be present right here, right now. Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn...
May 03, 2019•38 min
Kaitlin Wernet is a contributing writer and a former community coordinator behind She Reads Truth, the beautiful Bible reading and devotional app. Most recently, she has become a first-time author with the publication of The Book of Comforts : Genuine Encouragement for Hard Times. Along with her co-authors Rebecca Faires, Cymone Wilder, and Caleb Faires, she wrote and published this powerful, necessary book that hit shelves on March 26th. Join Rachel as she and Kaitlin talk about coping with gri...
Apr 22, 2019•32 min
Allie Marie Smith interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, professional surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany shares about her new documentary "Unstoppable" and what the title of her new film means to her. She offers encouragement to anyone facing adversity. Bethany shares what being "wonderfully made" means to her and offers encouragement to those struggling to accept this profound truth. You will be inspired to chase your dreams and overcome challenges as you listen to our conversation with Be...
Mar 25, 2019•22 min
Kennesha Buyucks has a heart and passion for connecting others, gathering, and seeing those around her flourish in ways they could never imagine. Her first book, " Restoration House ," will be released in April 2019, and she joins the podcast to talk to Rachel about all things home decor, opening our doors to invite others in, and her personal definition of "seasonal purpose." Thanks for being a part of our tribe! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at wonderfullymade.org . If ...
Mar 18, 2019•33 min
Allie interviews one of her dear friends Aimee Piersma, a personal stylist about why beauty matters, practical tips for building a wardrobe you love, the importance of shopping ethically and how to create a capsule wardrobe. Aimee shares why it's okay to invest in and care about our physical beauty and how beauty is ultimately all about pointing back to God. To learn more about Aimee's virtual styling services visit her website . Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wond...
Mar 04, 2019•30 min
Full of grit and grace, Justine Froelker uses her fiery passion and witty humor to share her vulnerability and truth to light up the world. Justine is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator (based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown). Join us today as Rachel talks with Justine about her experiences in the mental health world, what we can do to combat shame, and the release of her new book, "The Complicated Gray."
Feb 18, 2019•35 min
Lindsey Goff Viducich is a school teacher and, most recently, a published author. Along with her father, acclaimed author and speaker Bob Goff, Lindsey wrote and released Love Does for Kids. After Bob’s book, Love Does , sold nearly one million copies, Lindsey and her dad decided to build upon the concept of childlike faith by turning it into something specifically for children. Listen in as Rachel talks with Lindsey about transitioning into writing, adventures with her dad, and much more. Thank...
Jan 21, 2019•26 min
Allie Marie Smith interviews Angie Rozhko , our friend and Wonderfully Made's social media manager about what she's learned from walking through a broken engagement and how she is finding more contentment in being single. Angie shares straightforward advice for anyone healing from a breakup and why "what you don't heal in your singleness will spread like a disease in your togetherness." If you or someone you know has walked through a breakup or wants to find more joy in being single, we think th...
Jan 07, 2019•34 min
Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews author and speaker Alli Worthington about living a happy and contented life in a crazy world. Alli shares insights from her book " The Year of Living Happy " which explores how to find contentment and connection. Alli has seen happiness get a bad rap and reminds us of the good news that we are allowed to be happy! She believes God is not disconnected from happiness and happiness is not disconnected from God. She shares why she thinks so much of our unhapp...
Dec 04, 2018•32 min
Shannan's writing career started with her popular blog, Shannan Martin Writes, and has progressed steadily with two book releases. In October, Shannan's second book, " The Ministry of Ordinary Places ," was published, and she joins Rachel on the podcast to discuss finding the joy in the little things, redefining success, and waking up to God's goodness all around us. Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org . If you’re enjoy...
Nov 19, 2018•31 min
Allie interviews Jeannie B., one of our speakers from our 2018 Anchored In Love Young Women's Conference . Jeannie is a speaker, designer, and content creator. Jeannie shares a bit about the message she gave at our conference titled "Radiant Beauty" as well as some excellent advice she would give her twenty-something self. Jeannie and her husband planted a church 13 years ago in the inner city where they pastor and serve their community in Riverside, California. With her YouTube channel “a littl...
Nov 05, 2018•36 min
Em Sexton is a former Wall Street VP turned entrepreneur, and she is full of wisdom in regards to a range of important topics, all of which inspire and empower women. Listen in as Em talks with Rachel about her boutique ( The Flourish Market ), shares advice for burgeoning business-owners, and gives ideas for ways to find gratitude and fight overwhelm in day-to-day life. Thanks for being a part of our community! To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit wonderfullymade.org . If you’re e...
Oct 22, 2018•41 min
Brooke O'Dell is an award-winning cake artist based in Nashville. Having baked for the likes of Ringo Starr and Willie Nelson, she has combined her eye for design with her love affair with sweets to restore a bakery called Sugar Drop in that is now filled with treats in her signature style. Join Rachel as she talks with Brooke about how she got her start in baking, how her family's cooking style influenced her tastebuds, and what she loves about living in Nashville....
Oct 01, 2018•31 min
