Made of Clay

From Trans TikToker to Life with Jesus: What the Church Gets Wrong About LGBTQ with Haley Furst

"Some of us are going to overnight have our lives radically changed, and some of us are going to crawl our way to the gates of heaven." Haley Furst was one of the biggest trans TikTok creators online, living fully in the LGBTQ lifestyle, before Jesus met her where she was and rewrote her entire story. Now she's in Costa Rica serving the church across Central America, and she's not holding back about what really happened in the years no one saw. In this conversation, we explore: The slow slope: how a 12-year-old at a private Christian school ended up idolizing LGBTQ YouTubers and questioning everything she'd been taught The hidden trauma: the sexual assault Haley never told anyone about, and how it shaped her decision to dress, identify, and medically transition as a boy What the church gets wrong: why attaching faith to an aesthetic, a political party, or a lifestyle pushes hurting people further from Jesus Truth and love without compromise: how to hold biblical truth, speak clarity, and still leave the heart change to the Holy Spirit Ordinary people, extraordinary God: worship as warfare, boldness from Acts, and why your "small" circle of influence is exactly where revival starts If you've ever felt too far gone, too labeled, or too broken to come home, this one is for you. You are not who the world says you are. You are His. ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com 📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247📸 Instagram: @haleymfurst

From AI Workshops to Adoption: Learning Faith from a 10-Year-Old

"It’s not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular. It is why he does it." — A.W. Tozer In this episode of the Made of Clay Podcast, Gabby is joined by Jay Vics, a digital marketing expert and "AI Guy" with a teacher’s heart. Jay shares his journey of discovering that his ability to simplify complex technology wasn't just a business skill, it was a spiritual gift intended for a greater purpose. In this conversation, we explore: * The Zone of Genius: Why it took Jay 40 years to realize that teaching technology was a spiritual calling. * Mission in the Mundane: How parenting an adopted daughter with mental health struggles became Jay’s most significant "mission field". * The "Midwit" and the Simpleton: Why over-analyzing faith makes us miserable, and why we should aim to be "dumb" enough to trust God like a child. * The Rule of Denominations: A raw look at why "man-made rules" often drive people away from the simple Gospel. * Redefining Failure: How millions of small failures shape a life more effectively than one big win. Whether you are navigating the complexities of modern parenting or trying to find God in your 9-to-5, Jay’s insight will remind you that the Holy Spirit meets you exactly where your feet are today, even in a webinar or a coffee shop. Connect with Made of Clay: ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com [http://www.madeofclay247.com]📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247 [https://www.instagram.com/madeofclay247] Connect with Jay:TikTok: @jaytheaiguyofficialYouTube: youtube.com/@jvimobile [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://youtube.com/%40jvimobile]Web: www.jaytheaiguy.com [https://www.jaytheaiguy.com]

016: Holy Health: Reclaiming Your Body for God’s Glory ft. Justin Roethlingshoefer

"When rest feels like a sin, whatever took its place has become an idol." In this episode, Gabby sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer—former NHL performance coach, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of Holy Health. Justin shares his radical journey from organ failure and a terminal diagnosis to finding miraculous healing through biblical stewardship. In this conversation, we explore: * The Performance Trap: How Justin went from training the world's best athletes to nearly losing his own life to unintentional habits. * Scripture meets Science: Why the "renewing of the mind" (Romans 12:2) is the key to physiological transformation. * The Pastor’s Health Crisis: A startling look at why only 9% of pastors report excellent physical health today. * Stewardship over Optimization: Shifting your mindset from "biohacking" for vanity to building capacity for your calling. * On Tour with Brandon Lake: Justin’s role as a health director on the road and how he covers artists like Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham spiritually and physically. Whether you are a busy parent or a leader on the verge of burnout, this episode is a roadmap to using your health as your "true and proper worship." RESOURCES MENTIONED:Register for the Holy Health Virtual Summit: holyhealth.org/summit [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://holyhealth.org/summit]Get the book: holyhealthbook.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://holyhealthbook.com] JOIN THE MISSION:Shop Made of Clay Clothing: www.madeofclay247.com [http://www.madeofclay247.com]Instagram: @madeofclay247 [https://www.instagram.com/madeofclay247]

015: From Meth to Ministry and leaving the 99

"I looked so honestly evil in my mugshot... I was blind and I was just so tired of running." In this powerful episode of the Made of Clay Podcast, Gabby is joined by Breanna Wages, owner of the beloved downtown Arkadelphia bakery, Bakes by Bre. Bre shares her raw, unpolished testimony of straying from her roots, falling into a deep addiction to methamphetamine, and becoming a felon—only to find that jail was the very place God began to speak to her heart again. In this conversation, we explore: * The "Dirty 20s" vs. Thriving 30s: Why Breanna celebrates her 30th birthday as a milestone of redemption after a decade of chaos. * The Bar to the Altar: The supernatural "nudge" that led Bre from a karaoke bar on Saturday night to an Easter Sunday encounter with Jesus. * The "Help Meet" Dynamic: Navigating the first year of marriage, unrealistic expectations, and learning the beauty of biblical submission. * Walk in the Spirit: How Bre uses her bakery as a mission field to "save some" by getting on their level, whether they are a college student or a tired mom. * Leaving the 99: A wild "God moment" where Gabby and Bre realize they were both studying the same scripture in 1 Corinthians and listening to the same song about the lost sheep. Whether you are in a valley of addiction or trying to find your footing in a new marriage, Bre’s story is a reminder that God can take any broken piece and bake it into something beautiful. Connect with Made of Clay:✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com [http://www.madeofclay247.com]✨ Instagram: @madeofclay247 [https://www.instagram.com/madeofclay247]✨ Bakes by Bre: Visit Bre in downtown Arkadelphia for the best matcha and "dirty" Red Bulls!

014: Showing Up is Part of Faithfulness

"Why are you still carrying the sack of potatoes when God is already giving you a ride?" In this raw, unpolished solo episode, Gabby gets honest about a week marked by physical sickness, canceled plans, and heavy spiritual warfare. If you have ever felt the tension between self-discipline and the need for grace, or wondered whether you are being "redirected or just discouraged," this conversation is for you. Gabby reflects on the first Made of Clay pop-up shop and the gut-punch realization that God doesn't care about our sales numbers as much as He cares about the "one" who is wandering. In this episode, we discuss: * The 99 vs. The 1: How a song by Mac Powell confirmed that one heart is worth more than any marketing goal. * The Potato Sack Analogy: Why we often ask God for help but refuse to let Him carry our heavy burdens. * Psalm 55:22: What it actually looks like to "cast" your burden, cut the line, and leave it in the lake. * The Exhaustion Gap: Why textbook "self-care" isn't enough when you are spiritually weary. * Vessel over Vendor: Realigning the mission of Made of Clay back to advancing the Gospel, not just selling apparel. If you feel cracked, fragile, or just plain tired, lean into this: God never grows weary, and He is the only one who can sustain you. Connect with Made of Clay:✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com [http://www.madeofclay247.com]✨ Instagram: @madeofclay247 [https://www.instagram.com/madeofclay247]✨ Facebook: Made of Clay 24/7 [https://www.facebook.com/madeofclay247] “Cast your burdens on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” — Psalm 55:22