The Encouraged Heart

Does anyone else ever feel like life just doesn't slow down? Between work, family, ministry, appointments, and all the little things in between, it's easy to lose our peace.

In this week's episode of The Encouraged Heart, we're talking about how to protect our peace in the middle of a busy world. We'll chat about healthy boundaries, making room for rest, and learning to find God's peace even when life feels overwhelming.

In this episode, we’re having a real, heart-to-heart chat about the heavy things we carry and why our brains as women make us naturally more prone to loop and stew over conflict. I'm sharing the exact, practical strategies I use every single day to break that cycle, protect my peace, and finally drop the baggage.

Ever find yourself praying in a polite, formal voice while your mind is actually screaming? In this week's episode, we’re ditching the rigid scripts and religious rules. We're talking about how to show up exactly as you are exhausted, stressed, or just plain angry and find real peace with a Father who already loves you. Check out the latest episode now and give yourself total permission to just be real.

Stuck on pause waiting for that next massive breakthrough? Today, we’re diving into the "In-Between", those frustrating, heavy seasons of waiting for answers or healing. Grab a coffee and settle in, because we’re flipping the script: your waiting isn’t wasted, and it’s time to start flourishing right where your feet are planted.

Ever caught yourself seeing a friend’s success and feeling a sudden, uninvited sting of comparison? In this episode of The Encouraged Heart, we break down the exhausting myth that someone else's breakthrough means less room for your own. Join us as we ditch the comparison trap, learn to celebrate the quiet wins, and discover the deep joy of becoming the loudest cheerleader in the room.

For anyone who has ever felt the crushing weight of a heavy mind while trying your absolute best to maintain a strong spirit, I am so incredibly glad you are here. It is an exhausting tension to hold, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Today’s episode explores how to care for your mind and spirt during these heavy times.

Ever feel like you're losing a race you didn’t even sign up for? In this episode, we’re going to talk about the comparison trap and the constant pressure to be further along. Settle in for a few practical, boots on the ground steps to quiet the mental noise, protect your peace, and remember that you aren't late, you're right where you're meant to be.

Ever feel like you’re just racing to get to the weekend or that next big milestone, only to realize you're rushing right past your actual life? In this episode, we’re talking about breaking out of "destination happiness" and finding God in the messy, ordinary stuff. I'm sharing how I learned to stop chasing the future and start noticing the beauty right at my feet.

Forgiveness isn't about excusing the pain, it’s about releasing the weight so it no longer controls your future. In this episode, I share my personal journey of forgiving my father and how God’s grace helped me clear the "ivy" of bitterness that was choking out my peace. If you’re carrying a wound that feels too heavy to hold, join me to learn how to let go and walk in the freedom God has for you.

Ever feel like God is silent while everyone else hears Him clearly? In this episode, we talk about how to recognize God’s gentle whispers in the middle of your busy life—from the laundry room to the morning commute. Learn how to trust those quiet nudges, find peace in the "unsettled" moments, and lean into the truth that God is always speaking. You don’t have to be perfect to hear Him; you just have to be listening.

In this first episode of The Encouraged Heart, I share the heart behind why I started the podcast and my desire to create a space where women feel seen, supported, and reminded they're not alone. through personal stories and honest conversations. I open up about seasons of struggle, learning to hear God's voice, and the power of simple encouragement. This episode sets the foundation for real, faith filled conversations about life, healing, and walking with God together.