A few years ago, we moved to a place that has trees around it and a lot of grass. When we bought this place, I asked the previous homeowners “what do you do to get the grass as green as it is”. All I could think about was the fact that, at that time, [...]

When was the last time you felt truly rested? I’m not talking about the struggle to get enough sleep at night, although that is important. When was the last time you got rest for your soul? My friend Asheritah Ciuciu joined me for a chat about finding true rest in Jesus. She is [...]

Do you typically wait until the last possible minute to plan for the holiday season? Nobody needs that kind of stress in their lives.  The holidays come around the same time every year, yet many of us fail to learn from last year’s mistakes. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can [...]

The holidays are coming, and I want to know, how are your stress levels? This time of year can feel like one big event after another. There are parties to attend, spaces to decorate, gifts to buy, and outfits to choose from – all of which equal planning and money.  Overall, this is [...]

What feelings stir up in your heart when you scroll through social media? Do you feel compelled to compare yourself to other people when you see them post about their beautiful homes, perfect relationships, or successful careers? Well, let me free you up... It is normal to find yourself comparing yourself to others. [...]

Do you know what it is to fully live your life?  One of my goals in creating the content I share is to make sure that YOU are living a life that you love. Recently, I sat down for an in-person discussion with a dear friend who has had an experience of, what [...]

Are you struggling to make time for the friendships in your life? Listen, I get it. The undercurrent of many of our lives is busyness. Considering how to work another thing into an already full schedule is often not what any of us would prefer to do. But making room for deep and [...]

As women, we have so many responsibilities to tend to at any given time. Keeping up with home, ministry, and everything in between can feel like an impossible feat.  How do you keep showing up when you feel like you’re running on empty?  Right at the end of our strength is God’s grace. [...]

Have you ever stopped to pay attention to the rhythm of your breathing? Just try it now. Take one deep breath in. Take one deep breath out. There is something about taking a moment to focus on our breathing that brings the important things back into focus.  One thing I know for sure [...]

Are you comfortable with how God made you? If we are honest, many of us aren’t. We struggle to be everything for everyone. We strive to make sure we are checking off all the boxes. We work to meet everyone’s expectations. And in the end, all of our effort still causes us to [...]

What is your body telling you? For many of us, listening to our bodies doesn’t come naturally. Despite our many attempts at self-care, tuning into our deepest needs tends to come second. But what would happen if you took the time to be with you? To feel the shifts in your body? To [...]

The journey to realizing a dream can often be a lonely one. Oftentimes, God only gives the vision for the dream to the person who is supposed to see it through.  How do you find the courage to pursue a dream when no one else understands what you have been called to do? [...]

Have you ever considered that staying young may have nothing at all to do with age? Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are getting older (cue the knee’s cracking), but that doesn’t mean we have to stop living with a youthful state of mind.  Yes, with age comes wisdom, [...]

Are there parts of your life that you try to keep hidden away? I’m sure most of us can think of something from our past that we would rather not revisit. Those painful moments can feel overwhelming and all-consuming at times.  Maybe you feel that God can not possibly use your broken pieces. [...]

Do you ever feel like you just need a plan for your life? Are you constantly mulling over what the future holds for you? Here’s what you need to know. Developing a personal vision for your life may be easier than you think! With a little intentionality and a bit of audacity to [...]

Are you feeling stuck in your past traumas and pain? We all have seasons of brokenness. It’s a natural part of life. And it is healthy to acknowledge and own how we feel. Yet, the key is remembering we do not have to sit in those seasons. We can allow ourselves to heal [...]

Can I be honest? Finishing what I start can sometimes be a struggle for me. Can you relate? While I begin with every intention of seeing each task, responsibility, goal, or endeavor through to the end, somewhere down the line, I can get off track. Another task to do, a book to read, [...]

Do you set aside time to regularly check in on your emotions?  We all know the importance of taking care of our physical and spiritual health, but oftentimes, our emotional well-being gets overlooked. It's easy to brush off our feelings, especially when our cultural or familial norms encourage us to suppress them. Instead [...]

Do you ever wonder, when you have thoughts, feelings, or some kind of knowing in your heart if that “voice” is your own or God’s? Here’s what I can tell you about listening to God. It’s like music playing in the distance. There is a melody that strikes a chord within your spirit [...]

Have you ever been tempted to quit? Do you feel like you must have misheard what God wants you to do because it is just too hard? Don’t give up! Jesus is calling us to do some pretty impossible things, and the only way we can do them is if we stay the [...]

Quiet time doesn’t have to be complicated. It is simply a dedicated time of connection and communication with God. How then, should quiet time actually work? You don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to have a successful quiet time. All you have to do is simply show up in anticipation for what [...]

Have you ever had a season of frustration or disappointment that you sat in for too long? The truth is, we probably all have. We made the plans to yield the outcome we wanted, so when it didn’t go as expected, we were floored. Instead of bouncing back and moving on, we chose [...]

Do you struggle with overpacking when traveling? Do you often find yourself overburdened with heavy luggage full of things you never actually use? Whether on a trip for pleasure or in the journey of life, we are all holding onto many things “just in case.” But God designed us to live lightly! We [...]

Have you ever thought you were not a good reader? Are you worried your kids don’t enjoy reading and there is nothing you can do about it? It’s time to read great books that your kids will love! Reading out loud with your children will change their lives and change the culture of [...]

Ever wonder why Circadian rhythms matter or why routines have a significant impact on us? Simple, God is a God of order. Living a life of pattern and rhythm is our way of coming into agreement with Him and His creation.  Over several decades, I have learned a lack of routine can result [...]

Have you been introduced to the church, but are still waiting to meet God? Many of us were introduced to church at a very young age. We went on Sundays, participated in programs and maybe even attended Sunday school. But that’s it. We did not develop deep relationships with others at the church. [...]

Sometimes life is simply chaotic. It's inevitable. The moment you begin to think you have a good handle on life, you realize… you don't! Or maybe you've known all along. One thing leads to another, and suddenly it becomes crystal clear that your whole situation has somehow gotten out of control; a trickle [...]

Motherhood is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging journeys a woman can embark on. It’s a twenty-four seven job that is full of constant changes, ups and downs, and endless to-do lists, yet, it comes with no handbook. While our motherly instincts sometimes kick in, many times we are out here just [...]

If there is anyone who cringes at the thought of change, it would be me. Of course, I realize life requires change therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised when change comes; however, doubling down and deciding to do what needs to be done doesn’t always fit within the confines of my plans. Put simply, [...]

Have you ever felt like you are not enough? Your story, background, culture and race, or even your name - have you been told these things might get in the way of being effective for Jesus? It’s time to be free from those lies! You do not have to water down who you [...]

Everyone has boundaries, and in an ever more connected world, it’s virtually impossible to go a day without hearing about them. As the center of the global self-care conversation, boundaries have been described as the means of keeping the things – and people you don’t want – out of your life. It’s a [...]

In this episode, I have the fantastic opportunity to speak with The Minimal Mom, Dawn Madsen! Dawn, an expert in minimalist living and decluttering, has successfully maintained her home AND her peace by getting rid of over 80% of her belongings. (Whew!)  No matter what all of those Tupperware and Spacebag commercials tell [...]

For many of us, home management is a casual game of cat and mouse: keeping up with laundry, the kitchen, the finances, the kids…our responsibilities end up culminating in a long string of latent and precarious decisions. We put so much effort and care into our careers and family – what’s a little [...]

Faith is sufficient.  Sure, it doesn’t come with an instruction guide, nor a clear answer to every question, but faith is sufficient. Despite what it may seem, even the most experienced elders in the church struggle with this truth. Faith is a practice in duality, and when we step into it, our lives [...]

How often are you truly quiet? We live in a noisy world, don’t we? Whether it be in our relationships or on our jobs, we are inundated with the need to fill space. We feel obligated to constantly speak or otherwise contribute to the conversation. We often feel pressed to have all of [...]

Do you have someone in your corner? You know, that person who can both cheer you on yet also call you out on your business? That role shouldn’t be for many people in your life, but when you find that trustworthy someone, they are to be treasured for sure.  My guest for this [...]

You think you know yourself until things get tough. When pushed against a wall, you may find yourself – for better or worse – becoming a whole different person. You get quiet. You say everything on your mind. You shut down. You burst at the seams! There’s no way this can be you…right? [...]

Midlife for many women either brings joy or fear into their hearts. It’s a season of change: kids are finally out of the house, the marriage is mature, and the career is established. All that’s left is you and defining who you are.  For many women, this is a daunting task. Up to [...]

Do you struggle with being on time? Do you often feel like time is wasting away? Maybe you find yourself thinking, there simply isn’t enough time in a day. You, my friend, are not alone! The truth is, many of us wrestle with feeling behind or as if we are running out of [...]

Are you stunting your own growth? Oftentimes, when we are embarking on our passions or opening ourselves to the world around us, a constant obstacle we face inhibiting living out our dreams in our fullest selves is…us. When we stand at the crossroads of staying in the comfort of convention versus risking safety [...]

To adult, or not to adult? That is the question that so many young adults struggle with. Understanding the complexities of adulthood is not a one-track solution, but rather requires a good and applicable foundation of wisdom, skill, and faith. Many ill-equipped young adults find themselves drowning in the struggles of identity and [...]

Do you ever wonder what God can do with the random seasons of your life? Sometimes life goes exactly where we plan for it go and pans out how we envisioned things would happen. Most times? The opposite happens. Our plans fail. The unexpected comes. Surprises, good or bad, interrupt our intentions for [...]

What makes an adult? The beautiful (or maybe scary) thing about that question is that there are several different answers. For those who’ve lived long enough to know, from the moment you become an adult, this new season of life has a way of throwing anything and everything at you! Many young adults [...]

Are you trying to live life in neutral to avoid facing the pain of your past? Oftentimes people who love God may feel as if their emotions are bad and represent the opposite of having faith. So we suppress our feelings rather than seeing them as signals that alert us of issues that [...]

Have you ever felt like you were in too deep?  Like maybe certain situations in your life were causing you to go to greater lengths than you ever thought possible, to spend more time than you realized you had, and to cost you more than you could ever afford? Situations that cause us [...]

How would you describe your current relationship with your spouse? Are you able to confidently say that you are happily married? My guest for this episode of the podcast makes it a point to say she is “happily married” to remind people that healthy marriages do still exist! Now that doesn’t mean her [...]

Do you ever feel like you are simply out of balance? Does your life ever feel like a runaway train? Are you hoping to operate from a place of internal and external peace, but your daily experiences don't align with that desire? If you ever feel out of whack, you are not alone! [...]

Are you grappling with feelings of fatherlessness? Do you long to discover the path toward becoming healed and whole? There is nothing like the love of a father but what happens when this relationship leaves you wounded and in distress? How do you muster the courage to admit you're not okay while finding [...]

Do you know what’s it like to find your people in life? You know, those people who just get you and are in your corner no matter what? They don’t have an agenda in mind, and they are ready to laugh (or cry) with you in those late night moments of delirium. They [...]

Have you ever wondered if your dreams had meaning? Do you ever think about how your life connects with the supernatural? Have you ever had an encounter with God that left you in awe of how intimately involved He is in your life? In other countries, it is often the norm to teach [...]

Babies don’t keep. When we have children, we are agreeing to devote the next 18 years of our lives to raising them. We teach them everything we can from learning how to walk, to learning how to manage finances. We pour into them all the knowledge and wisdom we have accumulated throughout our [...]

Leadership, at its core, involves people.  At the heart of being a good leader is learning how to navigate relationships well. It’s knowing how to be in relationship with those you lead, those who are leading you, authentic relationship with yourself and most importantly with God. It’s living and thriving in the uncertain [...]

Are you in a season of grief, or have you recently walked through one?   Grief is a harsh reality we will all face at some point. Whether it is due to the loss of a job, a friend or a loved one, we will all have to pause and deal with grief. It [...]

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of life? Do you find it hard to connect with your inner being? Believe it or not, these feelings are of no surprise to God. I truly believe if we can master the art of engaging with spiritual disciplines then we will learn how [...]

Are you struggling to engage in relationships and conversations the way Jesus calls us to? We all need community. Yet, relationships are hard and conversations can be even harder. Sometimes we associate our need for community with someone else’s journey. We decide we do not want the label or the box associated with [...]

Do you feel like you are either getting everything right or everything wrong? Or perhaps you feel like you are running out of time to do all the things you desire to do? The truth is we often tend to force ourselves into extreme categories. We demand excellence and rarely give ourselves the [...]

Do you find yourself doing “all the things” for God but spending very little time with God? Are you overwhelmed, overworked, or even burnt out? You are not alone.  It’s not unusual to desire to glorify God by saying yes to life’s beautiful opportunities. In fact, it’s quite common. Many of us spend [...]

Have you ever wanted to pray but couldn't find the words to express how you were feeling? Scripture tells us we should take everything to God. All of our emotions. All of our fears. Everything. And yet it is not always easy to put what we are experiencing into words, especially words we [...]

Has the weight of life’s hard circumstances ever left you feeling paralyzed and lost? Does your pain and grief make it difficult to believe God loves you and cares? Often times as people of faith, we do not expect to need the skill of resiliency because we anticipate relying on our faith to [...]

There is a certain confidence that accompanies knowing yourself and your unique assignment on the earth. The way you show up for your life rings a bit different when you are committed to living on purpose and pursuing God’s best for your life. Powerhouse and no-holds-bar speaker and sharer of truth Havilah Cunnington [...]

Have you found yourself wondering how in the world you are supposed to juggle all of the things on your plate well? Maybe you’ve spent time writing out your to-do list, but inevitably it just gets longer and longer, and the days seem to get shorter. In our conversation together, Crystal Paine has [...]

Have you ever found yourself second guessing yourself? Do you frequently question and doubt your decisions? Well, you are not alone... I am currently in a major second guessing situation.  My social media is shut down. People in my family have gotten sick. I’ve been functioning on no sleep. Right now the feeling [...]

Did you know that shame plays a role in how we show up for ourselves and others? We all have a shame narrative. Our shame story comes before we even realize what it is – when we are toddlers just learning how to navigate life. As we grow it becomes embedded in us [...]

What are you dreaming about that you can’t afford? What are you desiring that is simply unattainable at the moment? Dreams matter. Desires matter. What you picture when you imagine your future matters. If you are like me, you probably feel at times that you were designed for more. Here’s why we feel [...]

Everyone has a story worth telling. I’m FINALLY getting the opportunity to host Beth Moore on the podcast y’all. She’s a dear friend of my family and she’s also been on my “podcast wishlist” f-o-r-e-v-e-r! Beth joined me to chat about her new book, “All My Knotted Up Life: A Memoir”. Beth courageously [...]

Y’all, you know I love doing “all-the-things”! I’m a high capacity person, and often, high capacity people don’t know they have a limit until they find themselves running into a wall. Sometimes this is a literal situation (as I discovered while riding downhill on the Golden Gate bridge)  but most of the time [...]

I wonder how many people would say they  just happened to “stumble” upon their purpose. Could you say that? Do you even think it’s possible someone could aim to discover how God desires for them to contribute in the world, and then one day, their purpose simply appears? Here’s the thing. I don’t [...]

Why is doing a new thing so hard?  We often want the “new” thing. We get excited about “new" things. We look forward to celebrating the “new” thing. But often we fail to move forward with the “new” thing. Why, you ask? Because new things require work.  The real challenge with doing new [...]

Are you waiting on God to do the thing in your life? Many times, we put all our faith in God and trust him to do everything. We believe he will do something big for us. We talk about him doing it, but we don’t take action to ensure it gets done. Instead, [...]

I love spin. I don’t just love going to spin classes, but I love teaching spin classes. Why? Because not only am I able to get in a good workout, but I’m also able to be my best D.J. self. You can just call me “DJ Chryssy Chrys”. But more than a few [...]

Have you ever considered seeing a therapist? When you think about the word "therapy," what comes to mind?  Often, Christians worry that admitting they want to see a therapist is somehow in direct conflict with their belief that God is enough. And yet, despite their deep-rooted faith, they can sense that something is [...]