Made to Shine

SPECIAL EPISODE! It's just me today:) Talking about changes in life + a special message from my heart. I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about judgement/hypocrisy/self-righteousness. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have new friend of mine Michelle Cuffe! She is the author of Health Revival: How to be a happy, healthy, human, and live to 100. In this episode we talk about:Why you can't sleep at nightDoes God care about our physical health?Should WE care about our physical health?Seeing God I pray this blesses you friend

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you feel behind in life.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today have the honor of having my new friend Angel Queso on the podcast! He is a content creator and has been open about his recent health struggles that have led him to an even deeper faith with the Lord.In this episode we talk about:Wrestling with God in hard timesChasing fame vs. sitting in purpose Being in hospitals + seeing the Lord in retrospectI pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you feel like you've “lost” yourself in life. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have a returning Made to Shine guest, my better half Hunter Morlock AND my sister, also a returning guest, Lizzie Mayfield. Q+A on all things relationships AND if I was a candy, what candy does Hunter think I'd be (spoiler alert: warhead….??)Physical boundariesHow far is too farHow to know they're the oneAdvice for contentment in singleness + datingI pray this blesses you friend

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when life just DOESN'T make sense.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have first time Made to Shine guest, my better half Hunter Morlock. Part TWO of a three part pod, where we talk our engagement story and how to know you know!I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about that stuff we try to hide from the world.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today have the honor of having TWO of my friends- one new and one returning, J Warner Wallace and his son Jimmy Wallace. J Warner is a returning guest- former homicide detective, apologetic professor, and best selling author, and his son is a current detective + apologetics enthusiast. In this episode we talk about:Murder + Meaning- their new graphic novelThe beauty of sharing the Gospel in SO many ways through artBringing the story of Jesus to a secular world + cultureWhy does life have value? And how do you put your identity in Christ?I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! let's talk biggest lessons at learned at 26!!! I pray this blesses you friend!

Today have the honor of having my new friend Sarah on the pod! She is an online fitness expert:)In this episode we talk about:Fitness: how to go about it in a way that honors your body AND the LordDating: red flags in dating & scoop on how she knew her husband was the one I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- this is for the person who is questioning if God is a good God, and wants to do good in their life.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today have the honor of having my new friend Jay W. Richards on the pod! He is author of EAT FAST FEAST! Talking about subject near and dear to my heart: FASTING! In this episode we talk about:Fasting: why is it important?How to do it the way God/Jesus intended for us to?Is it simply “not eating”? Specifics on what fasting means and how to do it safely + spirituallyI pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about feeling burnt out.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we are mixing it up!!! I've never done this, but I am sharing a conversation I had where I was the one on the hot seat! The beautiful Andrea on her Ms. To Mrs. Podcast (PLEASE check it out!) had me on to discussIn this episode we talk about:Dating (apps or no apps?)How to know he's the one?When the Bible says women are to submit to their husbands in marriage, how is an independent, motivated woman supposed to take that?FUN FACT: I got engaged 2 hours after I filmed this with her!I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about feeling like you're going crazy.I pray this blesses you friend!

Welcome to Made to Shine, MY FIANCEEEEE! | Hunter Morlock, my favorite person ever :) Today we have first time Made to Shine guest, my better half Hunter Morlock. Part ONE of a three part pod, where we talk all things dating, how we met, why Hunter hasn't been on the show up until this point.I pray this blesses you friend

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about waiting on the Lord.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of having my friend Miles Partain. He is a professional beach volleyball player and represented team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.In this episode we talk about:The upside of making mistakesWhy perfection is overrated Seeing Christ in the good, bad, and uglyI pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about PTSD and the fear of hurting again in the same way you did last time.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my new friend, Cindy Sember. She is a wife, content creator, and 3x Olympic track runner.In this episode we talk about:God's goodness when life doesn't go as planned The super power in taking things slow MARRIAGE ADVICE! For two very achievement-oriented peopleI pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you think something is NEVER going to happen.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of having my friend Liberty Schultz. She is host of It's a DATE podcast, and creator of 50 Dates 50 Strangers.In this episode we talk about:Are there still good single Jesus loving guys out there?What is a SITUATION-SHIP- and when is it time to stop texting How do you get past free of being in the friend zone?I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you can't make up your mind, or need direction from God and feel like He's silent.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my new friend, Whitney Newby. She is a mama, writer, wife, author, and founder of Brighter Day Press. Her newest devotional Lift Your Eyes: Daily Invitations to Behold Christ in Motherhood, comes out SOON and is available for preorder.In this episode we talk about: Spiritual conviction vs. anxiety from the enemy  Why loving your child/dream/goal/husband isn't enough to sustain them, you need love of Jesus  Finding devotional time when you don't have 2 hours (or 20 minutes) a day to spare I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you're irritated with the people you love.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of having my friend Amy Suzanne. She is a mama of SIX, wife, daughter, friend, woman advocate- and founder + CEO of Pink Stork: a wellness company pioneering the industry rooted in FAITH, PRAY, and God. In this episode we talk about: Amy's near death experience, and how God met her in her wrestling The importance of taking care of your BODY as a Jesus believer The challenges of going through hard times with community that doesn't understand I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you feel like a bad Christian.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my new friend, Kylee Levin. Y'all this girl is a FIRECRACKER for the Gospel in the acting space. I would say I wish I could be her when I grew up, but she is TEN years younger than me :) She has been seen on Lifetime and Netflix, won SEVEN best actress awards, and is a competitive figure skater.  In this episode I ask some of Scripture's hardest questions: Success ≠ happiness Handling comparison in the acting industry at a young age You're never too young to be qualified to shine light for Jesus I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours-let's talk about when you want what Jesus did for you to be enough, but you still feel insecure/weak/fearful.I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of having my friend Stephanie Quayle.She is a country music artist and author of “Why Do We Stay? How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Freedom.”In this episode I ask some of Scripture's hardest questions:How do you identify a toxic relationship?How do you help a loved one in a toxic relationship?Why you shouldn't project your toxic relationship with someone else, onto your relationship with GodFreedom in Christ through it allI pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about can women be in ministry? What does the Bible say? I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the honor of my IRL friend, Katherine Grace Hall. She is the founder and creator of Everyday Scripture and an AMAZING Bible teacher. I literally had her come on to answer some of my personal toughest questions I have faced with the Bible. In this episode I ask some of Scripture's hardest questions: What happens when we die? Did Jesus got into hell after He was killed on the Cross? What to remember when you're offended by parts of the Bible What does it mean Jesus is “coming back?” I pray this blesses you friend!

I've been off social for a month now. As some of you have seen, this past month has been filled with medical challenges. After coming off the high of an engagement, experiencing the news that I could potentially have bone cancer and/or an auto immune disorder was devastating- but man oh man, did I see God in the midst of all of those hospital appointments, blood tests, and bone scans like never before.  We got the news 3.5 weeks later that everything was cleared- the cells are not cancerous.  I share this because you all will have seasons where life goes exactly the opposite of the way you thought- please don't lose hope. God's light shines its brightest in the dark. 

Today we have the honor of having BACK my friend Hailey Harward. You can't make this up- right after I had her on Made to Shine a few weeks prior, she had a pro volleyball tournament where she saw God in the craziest way.  She came back on the show just to tell YOU all about it.  I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when you've tried everything and “life” still isn't working. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Isaac Immanuel on the pod. He has blessed the world with so many worship songs including “Out of Darkness,” and has consistently found light in his own journey with a rare bone disorder. In this episode we talk all things: Strength is found in your greatest weaknesses Letting go of “how you thought God would do it” and “ how things are supposed to look” Not letting people speak over what you can and can't do  I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about one of the most insecure times of my life, and how it happened to be when I was launching my last book- AND how prayer is the answer here. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Elizabeth Johnston on the pod. She is a speaker, blogger, and podcast host.  In this episode we talk all things: Getting past “stuck” Letting go of offenses Loving people well doesn't mean pleasing the always I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk when you ask the question “can I mess up God's plans for my life?” I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Javon Maule on the pod. He is a speaker and content creator. In this episode we talk all things: Making your pain a MEMORY not a monument True healing- comes from God, not self-effort When you feel “unseen” in a fame-obsessed world I pray this blesses you friend!

Hey friend! From my heart to yours- let's talk about when your loved ones are suffering and you have KNOW idea what to do or feel helpless because you can't fix it for them. I pray this blesses you friend!

Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Jenni McGrew on the pod. She is a pastor at My Hope City Church.  In this episode we talk all things: The proof that God LOVES His women and didn't create them “less than” man How God uses His women differently than men Why it is SO important not to take Bible verses out of context How to discern when someone is using scripture against you falsely I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day SEVEN of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let's talk to the one who fears missing God. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

“Sometimes when God needs to make a man great, he isolates him.” Olympic champion, Hunter Armstrong Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Hunter Armstrong on the pod. He is a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, World Record Holder for 50 meter backstroke in 2022, Ohio State 2022 Male Athlete of the Year. WOW! In this episode we talk all things: The promise in isolation Where is God in dark times? Faith in the Olympics  I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day SIX of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let's talk to the one who is allergic to awkwardness.  I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"If you don't ask, you're not going to get, so you might as well ask." Founder + CEO, Minor Chores app, Mitch Thiem Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Mitch Thiem on the pod. He is founder of the app, Minor Chores- an app all about encouraging kids to start sharpening their entrepreneurial and business skills! LOVE THAT In this episode we talk all things: Failure is a PART of the journey God and BUSINESS! Pursuing a childlike faith Your biggest challenge, will one day be your biggest testimony  I pray this blesses you friend!

From my heart to yours- day 5 of the 7 week U MATTER Bible study series!  This week let's talk to the one who are a people pleaser. I pray this blesses you friend! 7 week U MATTER Bible study series: Each week I am sharing with you one of my top seven most meaningful devotions from my recent book- U Matter: Building Your Worth on the Mark of Jesus in a Blue Check Mark World.

"The previous Glinda would leave a note of encouragement at the spot the new Glinda drops in at the beginning of the play (Wicked). The note left for me was Esther 4:14- “for such a time as this” Broadway actress Allison Bailey Today we have the HONOR of having my new friend Allison Bailey on the pod. She is an INCREDIBLE actress who shine the light of Jesus in her WORK!!! She was Broadway's “Glinda” for Wicked's national tour 2019-2022. In this episode we talk all things: Having a “faith of your own” vs. adopting your parents faith Feeling unqualified even when you have achieved what you set out for Seeing God EVERYWHERE, even in “secular” work environments  I pray this blesses you friend!