Faithful women with Ann Whitely -Redeemed from the care system, addiction and depression through Christ!

Married and secure but still impacted by purity culture

In this episode, we unpack the messaging many of us were raised with: modesty talks, promise rings, fear-based lessons about sexuality, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways our worth was tied to our bodies. We talk honestly about how purity culture formed our views of desire, dating, marriage, shame, and even our relationship with God. We explore the lingering effects anxiety around intimacy, body shame, performance-based faith, people-pleasing, and the pressure to be the “good girl.” We also name the real dangers of teachings that confuse control with holiness and silence with righteousness. Looking at Scripture, we examine how the Bible speaks about purity not as a dress code, but as a posture of the heart. We talk about what it means to be pure in thought, motive, love, integrity, and devotion to God and how true purity is rooted in transformation, not fear… grace, not shame. This conversation isn’t about rejecting faith. It’s about separating cultural distortion from biblical truth and rediscovering what it actually means to live whole, free, and holy as women. To get 10% off 'I am so many things' us our link: https://www.iamsomanythings.com/discount/IBC10

I didn't know postpartum would be this hard!

Postpartum isn’t just baby snuggles and sweet milestones. It’s hormones, healing, identity shifts, and sometimes silent battles no one prepares you for. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real postpartum experience, the emotional highs, the unexpected lows, and the powerful hormonal changes that impact your mind, body, and spirit. We’re discussing mood swings, anxiety, exhaustion, and what it looks like when your faith feels harder to access in the fog of new motherhood. Most importantly, we’re talking about hope. How do you stay close to God when you’re sleep-deprived? How do you hold onto truth when your emotions feel overwhelming? If you’re navigating postpartum or supporting someone who is, this conversation will remind you that God is near, especially in the messy, vulnerable moments. You are not failing. You are becoming. And God is with you in every step.

The First Trimester No One Talks About

This episode is a raw and honest look at the realities of a truly difficult first trimester. From unexpected hospital visits to nonstop sickness and nausea, Fay shares what it was like to endure a season that felt overwhelming in every sense. Beyond the physical toll were the mental and emotional battles—trying to hold joy for such an incredible blessing while feeling completely depleted. In the midst of weakness, fear, and questions, God showed up time and time again. This episode is a testimony of His nearness, His gentleness, and the way He carried Fay when she had nothing left to give. If you’re struggling in your first trimester or knows someone who has- this episode is for you! To get 10% off 'I am so many things' use our link:https://www.iamsomanythings.com/discount/IBC10

Navigating our 20s as God fearing women

In this episode, we're getting real about the rollercoaster that is your 20s — the decade filled with questions, transitions, and "What am I doing?" moments. Whether you're navigating heartbreak/ loneliness waiting on the right job, or wondering if you’re in the right city (or even the right country), this episode has you covered as we dive deep into the core areas where so many of us wrestle: love, career, and location. Throughout the episode, we anchor everything in scripture and personal testimony, reminding you that God is not only present in your mountaintop moments — He’s also deeply involved in the in-between. You don’t have to have it all together. You just have to stay close to the One who holds it all. So get comfy and join us as we discuss navigating our 20s as God fearing women. To get 10% off 'I am so many things' use our link: https://www.iamsomanythings.com/discount/IBC10 [https://www.iamsomanythings.com/discount/IBC10]

Faithful women with Ann Whitely -Redeemed from the care system, addiction and depression through Christ!

In this episode, our guest, Ann Whitely, shares her powerful story of transformation and redemption- from growing up in a religious children’s home, battling drug and alcohol addiction, facing jail time, to becoming a mother and eventually finding true freedom in Christ. After moving from Manchester to London, Ann encountered Jesus—and everything changed. She also opens up about navigating depression and mental health as a Christian, and how God continues to sustain her through it all. A raw, real, and hope-filled story of redemption.