Becoming with Ariana Waters

Titles, Trauma & True Discipleship | Becoming Pricelis

What does it look like to follow Jesus when your faith feels tired, your questions feel loud, and the “middle” won’t hurry up? In this episode, Ariana sits down with Pricelis—Bronx pastor, ministry leader, writer, wife, and mom—for an honest conversation about becoming: becoming free, becoming grounded, and becoming more submitted to Christ than to a version of “Christianity” that can quietly form us in the wrong direction. Pricelis shares how church hurt, the upheaval of 2020, and the pressure of spiritual titles (“Christian,” “pastor”) forced her into a deeper wrestle—one that made room for healing, boundaries, and a renewed love for Jesus Himself. Together, they talk about humility, lament, and why rebuke can be an act of love when it points people back to truth and toward a better way. This is an episode for the listener who’s asking, “What is going on?” and “Can I keep going?” You’re not alone—and there is an until. Subscribe for more, and check out resources in the show notes. * Get Pricelis Book: https://a.co/d/5aUkbkS * * Renovation City Church) — ⁠https://www.renovationcity.church/⁠ [https://www.renovationcity.church/] * * https://www.instagram.com/renovationbx * * Priscelles (Instagram) — https://www.instagram.com/pricelispd/?hl=en * Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin —⁠https://a.co/d/0BV94cX⁠ [https://a.co/d/0BV94cX] Keywords Ariana Waters, Pricelis, Riverside Call, Full Collective, Renovation City Church, faith in the middle, Christian deconstruction, church hurt healing, discipleship, spiritual formation, humility, lament, boundaries and forgiveness, reconciliation, rebuke in love, pastor identity, therapy and faith, motherhood and sanctification, Revelation 1 lampstands, Revelation 21 no more tears, Acts church, Psalms lament, justice and mercy, Christian response to suffering, Gaza Christian lament, compassion and justice ministry

Divorce, Disco Balls, & the God Who Stays | Becoming Kerena

If you’re a woman walking through divorce, separation, or a big life unraveling, this episode is for you. Ariana sits down with Kerena Marie, the creator behind Disco Theo, to talk about becoming a woman who is both broken and beautifully held by God. Kerena shares how a friend’s “disco ball” metaphor became the picture for her life after abuse, abandonment, and divorce—shattered pieces glued back together and hung up high to reflect God’s light. Together they name the strange “dark parallel” between engagement and divorce, the shame and silence women often feel in church, and the deep relief of discovering Jesus as the groom who never walks away. You’ll hear practical, gentle ways to meet God in trauma: sobbing in the back pew during communion, praying simple “God, help” prayers, and reaching for children’s Bibles and liturgy when your brain can’t handle much more. If you’re in the middle and wondering if your story is over, this conversation is a reminder: you are still a daughter, still a bride, and you are not alone. Subscribe for more Becoming stories and check the show notes for resources and support. Email Ariana at hello@arianawaters.com [hello@arianawaters.com] - I would love to hear who you are Becoming.  SEO Keywords Becoming podcast, Becoming Kerena, Becoming Ariana Waters, Ariana Waters, Kerena Marie, Disco Theo, Christian divorce story, Christian women 25–35, faith and divorce, divorced Christian woman, healing after divorce, abusive marriage recovery, church hurt, women in church, women in ministry, grief and faith, communion and healing, Jesus as groom, millennial Christian women, trauma-informed faith, Christian single women, Christian podcast for women, restoration after infidelity, spiritual healing journey, kintsugi metaphor, disco ball theology, God’s love after betrayal * Disco Theo on Instagram (Kerena’s account): https://www.instagram.com/discotheo_/?hl=en * Ariana’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hello.arianawaters/# * Book of Belonging (children’s Bible mentioned): https://www.thebookofbelonging.com/ [https://www.thebookofbelonging.com/] * Kintsugi Art - Mako Fujimura: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300254143/art-and-faith/ * Find DivorceCare Group Near You: https://find.divorcecare.org/find * Sign up for Becoming Podcast emails to get Madeline’s Restoration Story Episode when it drops.  * Domestic Safety & Support Resources (for US listeners): https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/] or text “START” to 88788 * Local church / counseling center directory – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists]

Becoming Ainsley: Finding Peace When Your Child’s Future Is Unclear

In this deeply honest conversation, Ainsley Britain invites us into the tender, unfinished middle of her family’s journey through her son Truett’s congenital heart diagnosis and surgery. From the shock of their 20-week anatomy scan to walking through open-heart surgery with a three-month-old, Ainsley shares how her understanding of God, suffering, and hope has been reshaped in real time. Together, we talk about what it means to hold faith and fear in the same hand, how God met her through daily “rainbow moments,” and why learning to be His “borrowed breath” has transformed the way she sees purpose and presence. Ainsley also opens up about navigating motherhood with two little ones, protecting her daughter’s heart in the process, and finding pockets of peace in a season marked by uncertainty. If you’re walking through a complex diagnosis, a confusing middle, or simply a season where God feels both near and mysterious, this episode will remind you that He is present, patient, and deeply tender with His children. Subscribe for more episodes and check the show notes for resources. Keywords: Ariana Waters, Becoming Podcast, Ainsley Britain, Truett Britain, Tetralogy of Fallot story, Christian motherhood, suffering and faith, finding God in uncertainty, medical motherhood, Christian testimonies, navigating fear with faith, open heart surgery baby, God’s presence in suffering, rainbow signs, Christian parenting, Christian encouragement, middle moments, faith in hard seasons, spiritual endurance. Links Ainsley B: https://www.ainsleybritain.com/links [https://www.ainsleybritain.com/links] Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation — https://www.lpcf.com/ [https://www.lpcf.com/]

Becoming Heather: Faith, Uncertainty & Learning to Trust God | Obedience Over Outcome

Episode Description: What if uncertainty isn’t a sign you’re lost—but proof you’re walking with God? In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, host Ariana Waters sits down with bestselling author and speaker Heather Thompson Day to talk about what it means to live faithfully in the “middle moments” of life—the seasons between calling and completion, vision and fulfillment. Heather opens up about how uncertainty has become a holy teacher in her walk with God, how to recognize spiritual seasons, and why obedience—without attachment to outcomes—is one of the most radical acts of faith. Together, Ariana and Heather unpack stories of calling, motherhood, disappointment, and divine restoration, reminding us that heaven often applauds what the world overlooks. Whether you’re standing in transition or feeling unseen in your work, this episode will help you breathe, reorient, and remember who God is—and who you are—in the middle of it all. Subscribe for more conversations like this, and check out the links below for Heather’s books and resources. Suggested Links: * Heather Thompson Day Website — https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/ [https://www.heatherthompsonday.com] * What If I’m Wrong? (Heather’s latest book) [https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/links] * Friday Night Light Devotional [https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/links] * I’ll See You Tomorrow [https://a.co/d/2G0o9Ui] by Heather Thompson Day   * Ariana Waters — Support the Podcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/arianawaters] * Mentioned Ministry: We Want More (Inner Healing, Connecticut) — https://www.wewantmore.org/ [https://www.wewantmore.org/] * Ruth Haley Barton — Invitation to Retreat [https://a.co/d/3380Dax] * Henry Nouwen — In the Name of Jesus [https://a.co/d/fv4DQ1h] SEO Keywords & Tags: Heather Thompson Day, Ariana Waters, What If I’m Wrong book, Friday Night Light devotional, faith in uncertainty, Christian podcast, women in ministry, calling and purpose, middle moments, discipleship, spiritual seasons, obedience and trust, faith journey, Christian women podcast, motherhood and calling, living in the middle, hope and perseverance, Heather Thompson Day interview

Becoming Audrey: Dancing with the Injury | Faith, Healing & the God Who Sees

What if your story isn’t about climbing the ladder, but laying it down? In this tender conversation, artist Audrey Knabe joins host Ariana Waters to talk about leaving the corporate grind, rediscovering her calling as a visual artist, and what it means to remember your belovedness in seasons of healing and waiting. They explore themes of chronic illness, co-creating with God, art as medicine, and learning to dance again — even when you’re still in the middle of your story. What happens when God interrupts your plans and calls you into something unfamiliar? In this week’s episode of Becoming, artist Audrey Knabe shares her story of transition—from ministry to corporate life to full-time creative calling. Through health challenges, identity shifts, and seasons of waiting, Audrey has discovered what it means to remember her belovedness and to co-create with God in the midst of the unfinished. Together, Ariana and Audrey talk about: * The moment Audrey knew the corporate world wasn’t where she belonged * How stress, chronic illness, and surrender opened a path toward healing * Why “remembering” is a sacred act of putting the pieces back together * Finding beauty and worship through dance, art, and childlike wonder * Practicing gratitude, community, and truth-telling as spiritual resistance ✨ Key Quote: “God’s been teaching me to remember my belovedness. He’s the God who sees—El Roi—and He’s putting the pieces of my story back together.” — Audrey Knabe “Whimsy is a way to push back against despair.” — Audrey Knabe 📖 Scripture Reference: Psalm 131; Revelation 12:11 📚 Mentioned Resources: * Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe [https://www.ivpress.com/healing-racial-trauma] * One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp [https://annvoskamp.com/onethousandgifts/] * Lectio 365 devotional app [https://lectio365.com/] 🖼️ Explore Audrey’s work: https://www.audreyknabeart.com/ [https://www.audreyknabeart.com/]☕ Support the Podcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/arianawaters]👕 Shop Becoming merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/becoming-podcast/] 💌 Subscribe to Notes from the Middle on Substack [https://substack.com/@anotefromthemiddle?]for a midweek letter from Ariana that cuts through the pain of the in between and leads you straight to God for reflection and restoration. Keywords & Tags: Becoming Podcast, Ariana Waters, Audrey Knabe, Christian creativity, co-creating with God, faith and art, chronic illness testimony, leaving corporate life, art and healing, remembering God’s faithfulness, spiritual formation, Christian podcast for women, transitions and calling, Charlottesville artist, Sabbath rest, faith and creativity