Messy Hallelujah

Hey Party People! Check out our next episode with Kayla! Kayla, a stay at home mom decided to embark on a surrogacy journey. Her story is full of twists of turns, and shortly after the baby is born, the destination becomes a place she never thought she would be. Seriously friends- this is a Lifetime movie waiting to be made. You are NOT going to want to miss it! IG: @shatteredforhisglory Amazon Book Link: https://amzn.to/3pCPGy4 Kayla's Website: ttps://www.authorkaylamackenzie.com

Hey Party People! I'm so sorry it's been a while since I've posted an episode- there have been TONS of changes in my life and I just needed a minute to process. BUT now that we're back, I can't wait for you to hear Madison's story. Madison was a happy newly wed living in her small hometown, and with one phone call, she quickly became a 26 year old divorcee with a husband at risk of going to jail. Literally- at one point I snapped my fingers at her and said " Yes, ma'am! I am inspired!" and I know you're going to be snapping your fingers too! Let's jump in- I promise, it's amazing!

Hey Party People! This has been a long awaited episode- aka it's taken me FOREVER to actually edit and get this out. But I promise, it is TOTALLY worth the wait. Today, we're jumping in with Callie. Callie went through a life threatening battle with sepsis after the loss of her second child Quinn. Then, in order to save her life, her doctor made the choice to amputate below the knees, resulting in loss of her legs. Callie tells her story with grace and humor, and I've LOVED getting to learn from her. I know you will too! Instagram: @calliecolwick

Today we're jumping in with Arden Mcartrette. Arden is part of the club no woman wants to be in- she calls them the “infertility warriors”. When Arden and her husband wanted to start their family, it wasn't as easy as she thought it may be, resulting in a diagnosis of unexplained infertility and two miscarriages. My favorite thing about our conversation is that Arden and I have different faiths, and I learned so much from her about what it looks like to love someone in the middle of the messy who believes differently then I do. This is a great one that you're not going to want to miss!

Today we're jumping in with Marisa Powers! Marisa's daughter Addison was born with a rare heart defect, called called "Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome"- basically, she was born with half of a functioning heart. We talk about what it looks like to say a messy hallelujah when your child's life is literally on the line, and how to find joy in the everyday- when everyday is an unknown. This tugs at the heartstrings- pun intended- and I can't wait for you to hear it!

Today we're jumping in with Rachel Quinones! We chat all about how they picked up their life to build a church plant, became foster parents, and what they did when it all came to a crashing halt. We laugh, we cry, we jump into the mess, and I can't wait for you to hear her story!

Today we're jumping in with Stephie Predmore! Stephie is one of Katie's Instagram BFF's and through the wild world of social media, they found a mutual connection through very similar stories. We chat about our mom's illnesses, disrupted adoptions, and how to love someone even as your own heart is breaking g. Again, tears are shed, so get on your comfy pants and come on in!

Hey Party People! Today we're jumping in with Kim Nothdurft. Kim is raising five beautiful kiddos, the oldest of which has a rare genetic disorder. We chat about expectations you have for your life, and what you do when that is turned on it's head. You aren't going to want to miss this vulnerable and insightful conversation. I just want to warn you- tears were shed in the making of this episode. Get on your comfy pants, and come on in!

Hey Party People! Today we're jumping in with Brittaney Allen- a hilarious mom/wife/interior designer/Katie's instagram girl crush. Brittaney not is an amazing foster mama, but she was herself was adopted out of the foster care system. This is a great look into the world of foster care. You aren't going to want to miss learning from her. Get on your comfy pants, and come on in!

Hey Party People! Today we're jumping in with Ali Christian- a young wife and mom who over the past year has been battling stage 4 cancer. I can't wait for you to hear her story, and her perspective on her journey! Get on your comfy pants, and come on in!

Hey Party People! This is our first episode of The Messy Hallelujah Podcast- and who better to kick us off then our host, Katie?!? You'll hear the story of the death of her mom, her failed adoptions, and what inspired her to start this podcast. Get on your comfy pants, and come on in!