Intense breakups, hard setbacks, and dark seasons — Olivia Telano and Elizabeth Mercer have been through a lot together, and today they sit down with Sadie to share encouragement for anyone who needs an extra dose of support and love. They offer some extra advice to help take the pressure off you about what comes next in your life. It's okay to simply trust the Lord, follow His voice, and obey. They also reveal some exciting Live Original news about what could be coming to your college campus ve...
Aug 08, 2022•41 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast This heartening conversation with Queen of Fun Annie F. Downs leads Sadie to share a deeply personal story about hearing God's voice and the amazing thing that happened when she obeyed. Annie and Sadie talk about how having fun can attract people to Jesus, how to start telling ourselves the truth about why we do what we do, and the key to being brave. Sadie reveals a recent epiphany about God's purpose for her, and Annie offers advice on how to let go of insecurity and be confident in what God i...
Aug 03, 2022•54 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast John and Korey Cooper of Skillet join Sadie to drop some serious encouragement on how to navigate anxiety about singleness, marriage, and raising kids. They offer their unapologetic response to today's watered-down, "safe" Gospel and talk about why sexual freedom isn't true freedom. They also get into what it looks like to be in the world but not of the world, why the Gospel is the opposite of shame, and why we, as believers, are called to go into the darkness. "Awake & Alive to Truth: Finding T...
Jul 27, 2022•50 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Elyse Albritton, Sadie’s first new friend after moving back from Nashville, speaks into our lives about dating, relationships, and what to do when you're in a season of unknowns. Elyse tells Sadie all the details of her mind-blowing pregnancy story, and they talk about what to do when you're waiting on God, what you might miss if you rush or listen to naysayers, and how you can choose joy and hope over darkness and sorrow, knowing that the Lord always has a plan. Friends, God is intentional ALL ...
Jul 25, 2022•45 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Chart-topping Christian artist Anne Wilson opens up to Sadie about the tragic death of her brother and the incredible ways God used her pain to impact others. Anne talks about the unexpected way she launched her music career, finding her purpose, the heart behind her hit song "My Jesus," and discovering that God truly can use anything and anyone for good. Friends, even in seasons of pain and brokenness, God is with you and working through you. Anne's album, "My Jesus," is available now on all st...
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Best-selling author and speaker Lisa Bevere brings out a side of Sadie we rarely see in this conversation full of raw emotion and incredible encouragement. Sadie gets extremely personal about the feelings of fear, embarrassment, and rejection she's faced. Lisa drops wisdom every girl needs to hear about God's deep attachment to you, how to face what you fear, how to move forward when you're afraid to make mistakes, and how to know the difference between what your fear tells you and what God tell...
Jul 13, 2022•47 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie's grandma and great-grandma, 2Mama, 69, and Mamaw Jo, 91, are so fun and full of life that you'll be excited to grow older! Sadie kicks it off with a game of This or That, and then Mamaw Jo and 2Mama bring their wisdom on relationships, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. They get deep into how social media, mobile devices, and even AC have made life easier AND disconnected us from authentic relationships. And they share such good advice about respect, community, and how to guard your heart a...
Jul 11, 2022•51 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie and Christian answer your DMs about whether it's OK to be alone with other guys when you're dating or married, how to balance looking cute and staying modest, and what to do if you feel like you'll never find the one. Sadie talks about the best way to start your own ministry. And they drop tons of advice on being engaged, dating someone who hides his true self, how to coexist with people in your life who have different beliefs, and what to do when you're ghosted. - Learn more about your ad...
Jul 06, 2022•42 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Demi Tebow is so full of light, love, and encouragement. The former Miss Universe joins Sadie to share the heart behind her mission to end the unimaginable child exploitation in the Philippines. Demi and Sadie also drop tons of advice on how to overcome peer pressure (even as an adult!), how to have an everlasting impact, and how to genuinely encourage sisters and friends without giving into comparison and jealousy. Friends, you are not a copy. God created you to be the best version of you. To h...
Jun 29, 2022•45 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast There's never a dull second with Laney Rene and Sadie Robertson Huff, and you'll see right away why they're best friends! They hold nothing back as they relive some of their funniest and most embarrassing moments. Sadie reveals how she treated her acne and what she thinks about drinking and conforming to the world. They also dive into how to get past embarrassment, finding freedom from body image issues, fighting with friends, and what to do if you're in a verbally abusive relationship. Learn mo...
Jun 27, 2022•56 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast "American Idol" star HunterGirl opens up to Sadie about the hard moments in her life and how she pushed past them and learned to own her fears. Sadie shares a life-changing message about fear and courage from her mom, Korie Robertson. And HunterGirl talks about all the "American Idol" season 20 craziness, the adorable first song she wrote as a kid, and how her genuine passion for working with veterans changed her songwriting. HunterGirl's hit single, “Red Bird,” is available now on all audio str...
Jun 22, 2022•39 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Alexa PenaVega is so full of raw honesty, encouragement, and wisdom. The “Spy Kids” star, Broadway performer, and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant joins Sadie to open up about her struggles with an eating disorder and how she broke free and conquered the thoughts and fears that led her down that path. They discuss the ways social media can make everything harder and the pivotal advice Alexa gave Sadie about raising her daughter and living life as a Christian family in the public eye. And Sadi...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie's longtime friend Kaylea Coates stops by to laugh, encourage, tell embarrassing childhood stories, and reveal new details about LO Worship and the LO Sister Conference coming up on August 19 and 20! They talk about how to live beyond the bounds of fear, the ways God uses unlikely people in the most unlikely places, and what we can do as we wait on the Lord’s calling. Friends, trust in God to write your story, and use what's in your hands to fulfill what's in your heart. Learn more about yo...
Jun 13, 2022•38 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Author Mattie Jackson Selecman joins Sadie to talk about the tragic death of her husband less than a year after their wedding. Mattie speaks with raw honesty about allowing herself to experience grief and how to love someone well through tragedy. She also offers heartfelt encouragement about learning to hold on to hope and how questioning God in hard times can truly deepen your faith. When you feel like God is silent, keep asking questions, and allow him full access to your heart. “Lemons on Fri...
Jun 08, 2022•48 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Sazan Hendrix drops so many "WHOA!" moments in this conversation with Sadie about her journey from a hard breakup and rebound pitfalls to getting to know Jesus and becoming a wife, mom, content creator, influencer, and entrepreneur. Sazan drops some serious wisdom about the "you do you, boo" culture, how to navigate the chaos of social media, why being vulnerable and honest on Instagram is so vital, and how to press past fears about sharing your faith. She also shares advice on how to love where...
Jun 01, 2022•54 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie, her mom, Korie Robertson, and her sister Bella Mayo offer rock solid advice on defeating an unhealthy body image. Sadie opens up about her personal body image struggles and the tools she uses to overcome them. They discuss whether having a puppy really prepares you for a baby, the value of pre-marriage counseling, how honesty can produce good fruit in relationships, and one VERY important key to a successful relationship. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2022•54 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Aodhan King, singer, songwriter, and member of the Hillsong Young & Free team, joins Sadie and Christian to talk about stretching yourself to your maximum potential, how to be open and vulnerable in relationships, and the great things that happen when you decide to say "YES." They dive into people's confusion about what ministry is meant to be and discuss the time, commitment, and consistency required to achieve the outcomes you really want. Challenging yourself will increase your faith and grow...
May 25, 2022•45 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker and creator of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man," is so full of encouragement in this conversation with Sadie about how to say "YES" to a life of infinite possibility. Emmanuel talks about the problem with conventional wisdom, how to push past moments that feel like failure, what to do when advice and logic interfere with your calling, and how he started his series and connected with Oprah and Matthew McConaughey. He also urges you not to let the...
May 18, 2022•49 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie and LO team members Hallie Dye and Emma Brownawell offer so much encouragement to anyone who struggles with self-doubt, perfectionism, mom guilt, or feelings of inadequacy. They share relatable stories about cross-country moves, new jobs, and learning to be where God wants you to be — even when it means stepping outside your comfort zone. Friends, God's timing is always right. Never doubt what he can do through you! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2022•48 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie and Christian answer your DMs about setting healthy physical boundaries while dating, what to do if you mess up, and how to know you're with the right person. They also open up about whether women should pursue men, what it looks like to guard your heart, how to decide it's time to walk away from a toxic relationship, what they believe about near-death experiences, and what roles women should play in the church. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2022•45 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Francine Rivers, author of "Redeeming Love," shares her heart behind this novel that gave Sadie literal chills at the end. Francine opens up to Sadie about why she stands behind every scene in the film "Redeeming Love" film and why she chose to write a redemptive story that portrays the redeeming love of Christ in a lost world. She also talks about what God revealed to her as she was writing and what she learned from her encounter with cancel culture. You can change the culture instead of lettin...
May 04, 2022•56 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie sits down with her amazing mother-in-law, Cheri Huff, and her talented soon-to-be sister-in-law, MM Designs founder Maia Mae Billman, to talk relationships: what it means to date well, how to take care of your heart, and what intentionality looks like in dating, marriage, friendship, and motherhood. Friends, trust God with your relationships, and know that his timing is always perfect. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2022•41 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Mosaic MSC singer Mariah McManus Goss opens up to Sadie in a powerful, vulnerable conversation about being confident in who you are, embracing the unexpected, and finding the strength to keep going when life is hard. Mariah shares advice on how you can have both a thick skin and a soft heart, how to choose gratitude, and how to be confident in yourself and Jesus without copying anyone else. Be confident on this journey — you are an original! Mariah's encouraging new album, "This Is How I Thank t...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Sadie, her Mamaw Kay, and her Aunt Lisa share the legacy of sisterhood in the Robertson family and what it means to fight for your relationship, your sisters, and Jesus. Miss Kay opens her heart to Sadie about the redemption that took place after many difficult years of marriage, and Lisa shares the heartrending personal testimony that prepared her to do women's ministry. They also give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the wild and crazy Robertson family, including a few stories Sadie had neve...
Apr 20, 2022•55 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Friends, I'm so excited for you to join us for something new called Sisters & Friends — real, relatable conversations about all the things we go through in life. Stephanie Vander Molen and Courtney Leatherwood started LO with me 5 years ago, and you will definitely laugh at one of our funniest memories. We also talk about the things that make us nervous, seasons of self-doubt and loneliness, deciding not to rush a relationship, and how we reached the moments where we learned to fight for ourselv...
Apr 18, 2022•40 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Passion City Church pastor Louie Giglio joins Sadie to look at the awe and wonder of God's creation and why you don't ever have to choose between God and science. They also talk about their shared love for the latest season of "American Idol," what it means to truly know God, why social media steers us wrong about hard work, and why science will never undermine God. Louie also marvels at the miracles it took for a striking letter to reach Sadie. “At The Table with Jesus” and “Indescribable: 100 ...
Apr 13, 2022•51 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Hit Christian music duo for KING & COUNTRY tell Sadie their story of going from humble beginnings in Australia to record labels in Nashville. Joel and Luke Smallbone discuss not discounting the way your past shapes you, when to give to those in need, and the miracle behind creating something personal. They also reveal the secret that's kept them grounded throughout their music careers and offer advice on how to avoid becoming the person everyone says you are when that's not who God says you are....
Apr 06, 2022•52 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Author Bob Goff speaks to the most difficult issues we face with such joy and encouragement. He joins Sadie to talk about how to turn letdowns into lessons and disappointment into determination. They share heart-driven stories to illustrate how we can conquer the distractions that lead to comparison, how to be more kind in our assumptions about people, and how to cultivate a 24/7 thirst for the Lord. Friends, don't be distracted by what's going on around you. Take a moment to look at what God's ...
Mar 30, 2022•44 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Author, pastor, and NASA enthusiast Levi Lusko elaborates on how outer space can help us to see how God's love is greater than the deepest, darkest parts of our inner space. Sadie and Levi discuss the true meaning of communion, whether it's OK for believers to drink, and why we have to start with crawling if we want to fly. You may never see the moon the same way again! "The Last Supper on the Moon" by Levi Lusko is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2022•45 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Tim Tebow is officially a relationship advice rock star. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, you will find so much encouragement in Sadie and Tim's conversation about how to find purpose exactly where you are in exactly who God created you to be. Sadie and Tim each share their marriage mission statements and talk about what you need to know if you're longing for a relationship, how our emotions can trick us, and what it means to live a "mission possible" life in any season. “Miss...
Mar 16, 2022•51 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast