Pews, Potlucks, and Praise: Growing Up in Church

Body Image: The Quiet Battle No One Talks About with Emily Gulliford

Body image is something almost everyone struggles with — especially young women — but it’s rarely talked about honestly in the church. In this episode, Abigail sits down with returning guest Emily Gulliford to talk about body image, food, comparison, stewardship, and how faith reshapes the way we see ourselves. Together they explore: Why body image is such a universal struggle How social media fuels unrealistic expectations The difference between stewarding your body and obsessing over it How shame around food and appearance is not from God How the Holy Spirit can guide personal health decisions ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Waiting and Dating: Trusting God With Your Heart

Dating can feel chaotic, but God’s timing never is.   In this episode, Abigail and Matt talk honestly about waiting on God in relationships, navigating pressure from friends and culture, and learning to realign your focus when your heart wants to rush ahead. It’s real, encouraging, and full of practical wisdom for anyone learning to trust God with their future. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Faith That Finds You: A Conversation with Pastor Mike Mack

Faith isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s the quiet work of God over decades. In this heartfelt episode, Abigail and Matt sit down with Associate Pastor Mike Mack, who has served at Living Word Family Church for over 34 years. Together, they explore the moments, miracles, and people God used to shape his life. It’s an episode full of wisdom, humility, and the reminder that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things — often long before we notice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pews, Potlucks, and Praise: Growing Up in Church

Abigail sits down with friends she grew up with in church for a conversation full of honesty, humor, and the kind of stories only lifelong church kids can tell. Together they unpack the pros and cons of growing up in the "pews", the pressure of feeling like you “don’t have a real testimony,” and the moment each of them realized their faith had to become personal — not inherited, not expected, but chosen. The episode ends with a fun “Would You Rather” game that brings out the best kind of chaos. It’s nostalgic, relatable, and full of encouragement for anyone learning to own their faith journey. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

He Still Uses Us: The Abundant Grace of God

In this episode, Abigail and Matt dig into a truth we all need to hear again and again: God doesn’t wait for us to be perfect before He calls us — He meets us even with our rough edges and still chooses to work through us. - We’re called to reflect Jesus, even when our humanity shows - God’s love and forgiveness remain steady when we fall short - The Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our calling - God delights in using imperfect people to share His perfect love It’s an encouraging reminder that grace isn’t just something God gives — it’s something He uses to shape us, send us, and strengthen us. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, inconsistent, or too messy to be used by God, this conversation will breathe fresh hope into your heart. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.