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E49: The Job Principle

Stripping away the pressure to "just stay positive" when life gets heavy, this episode dives into a raw, unfiltered look at the story of Job to answer a crucial question: How do we act when hardship inevitably arrives? Reflecting on recent personal grief, including the loss of her grandmother and her grandfather’s recent massive heart attack, the host breaks down Job's ancient symbols of mourning, his blunt vulnerability with the Creator, and how a shift toward gratitude can completely transform our perspective on pain. Whether you are currently walking through your own "modern-day Job moment," feeling completely overwhelmed, or crying through the tears, this episode is a powerful reminder that God can handle your rawest emotions and that our Redeemer truly lives!

E48: The Porch Light Principal

What do you do when the person you love most is choosing a path that breaks your heart? In this episode of Brewing Faith, we tackle the heavy reality of loving someone who isn't walking with Christ. Drawing from Ezekiel and the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke, we discuss why you can’t carry someone into heaven on your own shoulders and how to protect your own spirit without closing your heart. Whether you are praying for a "wayward son" or navigating a difficult relationship, join us for a conversation on setting godly boundaries, practicing holy stewardship, and keeping the porch light on while you wait for the harvest

E47: Convicting Self Improvement & Disciplined Lifestyles

This episode of Brewing Faith explores the intersection of spiritual maturity and personal discipline, after this past season of life and watching my husband's preparation for an Ironman triathlon... I felt called to share this experience and my own personal interests as a metaphor for the Christian life. I hope this episode challenges you to move past the "comfortable chaos" of laziness and gluttony, often times that reek in our lives and hide within the lack of self-control and a reliance on worldly comforts like media or food—and instead embrace their role as stewards of the Holy Spirit’s temple. By highlighting the importance of being faithful in small daily habits, such as making one's bed or choosing discipline over excuses, this episode emphasizes that physical and mental health are acts of worship and essential components of leaving a lasting godly legacy for the next generation.

E46: Lord, I Want To Love Like You

In a "you do you" society that often mistakes enabling for empathy, we must return to the biblical standard that love does not mean coddling to protect feelings—it means staying firm to protect the soul from evil. Real love, as defined in 1 Corinthians 13:6, does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth; therefore, when we use excuses like "that’s just how they are" to avoid confronting sin, we aren't being gracious—we are enabling the very division that distances our loved ones from God. Just as a parent disciplines a child out of devotion, we owe it to ourselves, our community, and our redeeming Savior to stop the cycle of enabling and start sharing the truth with grace. By recognizing our identity as "new creations" and refusing to watch the "soil" of those around us dry up like the seeds in the Parable of the Sower, we honor the sacrifice of Jesus and lean into the Holy Spirit for the courage to lead others back to the Way, the Truth, and the Life

E45: Agape Love

In This episode, we explore the transformative power of AGAPE LOVE!! This sacrificial, unconditional love that goes much deeper than human emotion and expectation. Drawing from the lens of motherhood and spiritual maturity, we reflect on the raw gravity of Jesus’ choice in the Garden of Gethsemane and the ultimate victory of the Resurrection. Join us as we discuss how this "willful action" of God not only defeats death but sets a new standard for how we love our spouses, our neighbors, and our Creator. It’s a journey from the weight of the cross to the white-as-snow promise of a heart made new.