Podcast Takeover!! | High School Sweethearts, Faith, Purity, and Marriage with Gatlin & Meghan

The Lie of “Used Goods” and the Truth of My Identity in Christ | Jaci Marshall

In this episode, Jaci shares her powerful testimony of walking through pornography addiction, abusive relationships, heartbreak, and years of placing her identity in guys instead of God. Starting in middle school, she struggled with shame, feeling like “used goods,” trust issues from being cheated on, and constantly searching for love and validation in relationships that left her broken. But through Jesus, Christian therapy, and a willingness to confront the pain she tried to hide, Jaci began finding true healing and freedom. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope for anyone who has wrestled with shame, insecurity, addiction, relationship wounds, or feeling unworthy of love. Jaci’s story is a reminder that no past is too messy for God to redeem and no person is too far gone for healing. 🤍

How To Find Your People | Fostering Community with Darci Wiseman

In this episode, we sit down with my future sister-in-law, Darci — a Division I athlete at the University of Northern Iowa and the owner of Gather Together Company, a charcuterie business built around creating memorable experiences and fostering genuine community. If you know Darci, you know she has the spiritual gift of hosting and fostering community. We talk through practical, fun, and realistic ways to step out of loneliness and into connection, including joining intramurals, church small groups, and interest-based clubs like crocheting, rollerblading, or sand volleyball to meet like-minded people. She encourages listeners not to wait around for an invite or fall into a pity party when feeling alone, but to be bold, put themselves out there, and intentionally pursue community. We also discuss how to discern the right people to surround yourself with and what it looks like to choose a life-giving community that pours back into you. If you’ve been feeling lonely or unsure how to find your people, this episode is full of practical wisdom and encouragement to help you take the first step.

Trusting God When the Waiting Is Hard | Frannie Fulton

In this episode, we sit down with Frannie Fulton — a mom, daycare provider, and youth pastor alongside her husband — to talk about what it looks like to trust God when the story isn’t finished yet. Frannie shares her faith journey, how she met her husband, and the importance of slowing down to truly connect with God in everyday life. She also opens up about their three-year adoption journey filled with paperwork, unexpected setbacks, starting over, and the ongoing wait to be matched with a child. This conversation is especially meaningful because Frannie’s plan and purpose story is still unfolding. It’s an honest look at what it means to hold onto faith when God’s purpose feels unclear and the waiting feels long. If you’re in a season of waiting and wondering what God is doing, this episode is for you.

Podcast Takeover!! | High School Sweethearts, Faith, Purity, and Marriage with Gatlin & Meghan

In this special podcast takeover episode, Gatlin—who is usually the one behind the scenes editing the podcast—joins the mic with his wife, Meghan. Together they share their story of being freshman year high school sweethearts who are now newlyweds, reflecting on how God has been present through every season of their relationship. They open up about the joys and challenges of growing up together, navigating dating at a young age, and the intentional decision to pursue purity in a culture that often encourages the opposite. Through honest conversation, they talk about the struggles that came with that commitment and how their faith shaped the way they approached their relationship. Gatlin and Meghan also look back on their journey and share the advice they would give their freshman-year selves, along with encouragement for young couples who are trying to follow God in their relationships today. This episode is full of reflection, laughter, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating dating, faith, and relationships in today’s world.

Arizona to Iowa: The Unexpected Beginning of God’s Bigger Plan | Katelyn Blomquist

In this episode, Katelyn Blomquist shares how what started as plans they never expected — getting married young and moving from Arizona to Iowa in the very same month — became the beginning of God’s bigger purpose for their lives. Leaving behind family, comfort, and everything familiar felt risky, but what they found on the other side was life-changing. From a divine connection at a baseball game their very first week in Iowa to now serving on staff at their church and leading a young married life group together, Katelyn reflects on how radically God has transformed their story. She also opens up about her personal journey — from viewing God as a “911 call” in moments of desperation to discovering what it means to walk in daily relationship with Him. This conversation is about surrender, unexpected obedience, and learning that God’s plans are always greater than our own.