Faithfully Real

Getting to know your Podcasters - The Faithfully Real way!

This episode is all about getting to know the podcasters behind Faithfully Real. We put each other in the hot seat with some funny, real, and deep questions that reveal more about who we are beyond the mic. From funny memories to moments that shaped our faith and humor, this conversation is equal parts laughter, honesty, and heart. It's Faithfully Real - a reminder that authenticity and connection start with truly getting to know the people you’re walking through life with.

Gratitude over Pride

We figured out our mic issues! 🙌 The sound is clear—and so is the conversation. In this episode of Faithfully Real, we’re diving into the powerful tension between gratitude and pride. We talk about how unhealthy pride can block connection, stunt personal and spiritual growth, and make it harder to give or receive love. But pride isn’t all bad, when it’s rooted in confidence and self-respect, it can coexist beautifully with gratitude. We unpack how to balance pride without letting it become unhealthy, how emotional maturity helps us recognize when pride is getting in the way, and what it looks like to reconcile when it has. This is an honest, faith-filled conversation about humility, self-awareness, and the grace it takes to grow. Tune in for real talk, heartfelt reflection, and a few laughs along the way as we get Faithfully Real about gratitude, pride, and growing through both.

Who Christ says We Are or What Culture Tries to Make Us Believe?

We like to keep it "Faithfully Real" around here, which is why this episode starts with some solid bloopers (you're welcome). Followed by volume issues, some questionable tech moments, and the "it was a rough week" energy. Somehow, through the chaos, we manage to land in a powerful conversation about Identity in Christ vs. Identity in Culture. We’re joined by a very special surprise guest and together we unpack what it really means to live from a place of spiritual identity in a world that’s constantly telling us who to be. It’s raw, it’s funny, and yes, we left the bloopers in on purpose. Have a good laugh, we did! In this episode: A chaotic but charming start, the Larsen way. A meaningful convo on identity and faith. Just when it seems like we’ve completely lost the plot, we’re saved by a surprise guest who brings the wisdom, grace, and clarity we apparently lost today.

Faith, Therapy & Mental Health: Our Journeys

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we open up about our own mental health journeys and the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the healing we’ve experienced through both faith and therapy. We dive into the often overlooked connection between mental health and spirituality, and how faith and therapy don’t have to be at odds and can work hand-in-hand. Whether you’ve been skeptical about therapy, questioned where Jesus is in the midst of mental health challenges, or just need encouragement for your own journey, this episode is for you. We share the real, the raw, and the redemptive, where we’ve been, where we are now, and what keeps us moving forward. **⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions around mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help or contact a mental health professional or crisis line in your area. ** Tune in and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are not alone — healing is possible, and faith and therapy can coexist to build the best version of you! With love, The Larsens

Loving Like Jesus (Even When It's Hard)

In this episode, we dive into the messy, beautiful challenge of loving people like Jesus — especially when it doesn’t come easy. We’re not pastors or theologians — just two regular people trying to figure it out, one imperfect step at a time. We talk about what it really means to love others when you're hurt, annoyed, or just plain tired. We wrestle with questions like: How do you show grace when you don’t feel like it? How do you set boundaries without shutting people out? This is an honest, unpolished conversation about the struggle, the hope, and the small, daily choices that help us grow in love — even when it’s hard.