Kickstart With Kayla

God's Timeline Isn't Slow... You're Just Being Impatient (Featuring Lainey Fahrner)

What if the waiting isn't a sign that God forgot about you — but a sign that He's preparing something bigger than you planned for? In this episode, my sister Lainey is back, and we're getting into one of the hardest things to practice in your faith: patience. From hitting rock bottom and finally surrendering everything to God, to racking up scholarships she forgot she even applied for — Lainey's growth since her last episode is undeniable, and this conversation is proof of it. We talk about what it actually looks like to stop rushing God's timeline, how to tell when you're hearing God's voice vs. your own, and why the doors that close are sometimes the biggest blessings of your life. If you've been in a waiting season and wondering when it's finally your turn — this episode is for you.

Stop Playing It Safe With Your Prayers

What if you've been praying — but not boldly enough? In this episode, I share two very real, very specific things I prayed for this past week — and how God answered both of them in ways I genuinely didn't expect. From almost failing a class to praying for an income stream on a walk, this conversation is about what happens when you stop vague-praying and start actually telling God what you want. We also get into the other side of it — why God is not a genie, how gratitude keeps you from missing the blessings already in your life, and why writing your prayers down might be one of the most powerful things you do this year. If you've been afraid to ask God for something specific, or you've been doubting that He's even listening — this episode is for you.

You Might Be Overcomplicating Your Relationship With God (Featuring Chazz May)

What if your relationship with God is simpler than you think? In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Chazz May for a conversation about what it actually looks like to have a real relationship with God — not just go through the motions. We talk about learning to hear God’s voice, journaling what He’s saying to you, and what it means to treat God like your best friend instead of something you only turn to at certain times. This episode is a reminder that God isn’t distant — He’s present in the little moments, the conversations, and the everyday parts of your life. If you’ve ever felt like your faith is complicated or hard to maintain, this might change the way you see your relationship with God.

I Didn’t Realize What Was Pulling Me Away From God

Have you ever felt off in your faith, but couldn’t quite figure out why? In this episode, I share a real, in-the-moment reflection on what it looks like to slowly drift in your relationship with God — and how easy it is to not even realize what’s causing it. From being busy and distracted to recognizing how it was affecting my mindset and daily life, this is an honest conversation about stepping back, refocusing, and coming back to God. Sometimes it’s not one major decision that pulls us away, but the small things we allow to take priority over time. If you’ve been feeling disconnected or not as intentional in your faith lately, this episode is a reminder that God is still there — and it’s never too late to come back.

Understanding Your Faith on a Deeper Level (Featuring Dr. Bryan Rigg)

What does it really mean to understand your faith — not just believe it? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bryan Rigg, a Yale graduate and Cambridge-trained historian, to talk about the importance of understanding the historical and foundational context behind what we believe as Christians. We discuss how different interpretations of Christianity have developed over time, why many people don’t go beyond surface-level understanding, and how learning more about the background of our faith can actually strengthen it. This is a thoughtful conversation about growth, curiosity, and taking your faith seriously by going deeper — not just accepting it but truly understanding it. If you’ve ever wanted to grow in your faith and develop a stronger foundation in what you believe, this episode is for you.