A Lion Inside Podcast

God Can't Take What You Won't Release

We hear all the time, "just let go and let God." But what does that actually look like when you're anxious, holding on, or afraid of what might happen if you release control? In this episode, we get real about why letting go is so hard, what we're actually holding on to, and how surrender isn't just a phrase, but it's a daily decision. If you've ever felt stuck between trusting God and trying to control everything, this conversation is for you.

"There is no way they are going to make it": A Conversation About Evangelism & Discipleship

In this episode we are honest about evangelism- what it is, what it isn't, and what we might be getting wrong. As Gen Z, there's a real hunger to be bold and "on fire" for God - but what happens when that fire has no foundation? We talk about how evangelism is often glorified, while discipleship gets overlooked... and why that imbalance matters more than we think. We dive into what it actually means to be discipled, how to grow in a way that lasts, and why fire without a wick doesn't burn for long. If you've ever felt pressure to say all the right things, be the "perfect" Christian, or constantly perform spiritually, this conversation is for you. This isn't about doing more. It's about going deeper.

That Pressure You Carry is Not Yours to Carry

What does it look like to try and be everything for everyone... and slowly lose yourself in the process?In this episode, Hannah and I get real about people pleasing, the fear of saying no, and the exhausting cycle of trying to earn love by being "enough" for everyone else. We unpack how what feels like love can actually be rooted in insecurity, control, or the need for approval and how that leads us further away from the freedom God actually has for us.We talk about:Why saying "yes" all the time isn't always loving.The deeper motives behind people-pleasing.How fear of rejection can shape your relationships.What it looks like to set boundaries without guilt.If you've ever felt stretched thin, misunderstood, or like your worth is tied to how others perceive you... this conversation is for you. You don't have to earn what Jesus already gave you.

How to Suffer Well

This episode, I sit down and open scripture - walking through Romans 6, Romans 8, and 1 Peter 5, to understand what it truly means to suffer well. If you've ever felt unheard in your pain, stuck in your struggle, or confused about why God hasn't taken it away, this conversation is for you. These passages remind us that we are not alone, not condemned, and not without purpose.God doesn't waste suffering. He meets us in it, shapes us through it, and walks with us every step of the way.

Why has God not healed me from my anxiety/depression?

This episode is for the ones still waiting- for healing, for relief, for peace that hasn't come the way you hoped. Mental health struggles can feel isolating, especially when you're praying and it seems like God is silent, but your struggle does not make you a burden or an inconvenience. God sees you. He hasn't forgotten you. And sometimes, His provision doesn't look like instant healing- it looks like reaching out, going to therapy, taking medication, or leaning on the people around you. You are not suffering in vain and you are not suffering alone. There is purpose, even here. You are deeply loved in the middle of it.