043 Week 3 – Shame, Guilt & Messing Up

046 Same Mission, Different Season (Final Episode)

After months of conversations, stories, laughs, hard topics, and everything in between… we’re sitting down for one final episode of Bald and Sassy. In this episode, we take time to look back on where it all started, some of our favorite moments, and what God has done through this podcast — not just in the lives of others, but in our own. From student stories to real-life struggles, from football talk to faith conversations, this has always been about showing up honestly and pointing people to something deeper. We also talk about the hard seasons we’ve walked through along the way, what we’ve learned, and what we hope you take with you moving forward. This isn’t just a goodbye — it’s a thank you. Thank you for listening, for supporting, and for being part of something that meant more to us than we ever expected. 📖 “Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus…” — Hebrews 12:1–2 Same mission… just a different season.

045 A Hard Conversation: Loss, Grief & Holding On to Faith

This week’s episode is different. After over a month away from recording together, Chris & Chris sit down for a conversation that’s raw, honest, and close to home. In the past five weeks, Chris Bailey and his wife experienced both the joy of finding out they were expecting… and the heartbreak of walking through a miscarriage. In this episode, we talk about the reality of grief — the questions, the emotions, and the weight that comes with loss. We also talk about what it looks like to walk through hardship with faith, and how community shows up in ways that matter more than words ever could. This isn’t a polished conversation. It’s a real one. About mourning, about trusting God in the middle of pain, and about not walking through hard seasons alone. If you’ve ever experienced loss, or walked with someone who has, this episode is for you. 📖 “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

044 Week 4 – Identity, Confidence & Calling

Mind Games Part 4: Who Am I Really? We’ve never had more options — and we’ve never been more unsure who we are. In the final week of Mind Games, we talk identity, confidence, and calling. Is your confidence built on performance? Approval? Achievement? What happens when those things disappear? We discuss the pressure to have your whole life figured out by 18… or 22… or 25… and how to build an identity that isn’t shaken by grades, jobs, sports, relationships, or platforms. This episode is about separating who you are from what you do — and learning to live called instead of pressured. Because winning the battle in your mind starts with knowing who you are in Christ.

043 Week 3 – Shame, Guilt & Messing Up

Mind Games Part 3: I Messed Up… Now What? There’s guilt… and then there’s shame. In Part 3, we talk about the difference between conviction and shame — and why so many students don’t drift from God because they stop believing, but because they feel unworthy. We unpack what happens after you mess up. Why do we hide? Why does isolation make things worse? And how does the Gospel actually address the voice in your head that says, “You’ll never change”? If you’ve ever felt stuck, embarrassed, or spiritually inconsistent, this conversation is honest, hopeful, and freeing.

042 Mind Games Part 2: Everyone’s Winning Except Me

Scrolling used to be fun. Now it just feels like comparison. This week we tackle one of the biggest mental battles for 13–28 year olds: comparison. Social media has made it easier than ever to measure your life against someone else’s highlight reel — and harder than ever to feel content. We talk about performance, platform, body image, success, and the subtle ways comparison steals joy. Is competition healthy? When does it turn toxic? And how do you celebrate someone else’s win without shrinking yourself? If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or “not enough,” this episode hits home.