Girl On A Hill

Spring Resetting of the Heart and Mind: The Radical Ally

We continue our Spring Resetting of the Heart and Mind series by talking about what it means to be a Radical Ally. In this episode, we confront the subtle but damaging habit of “rooting for the wreck”—that quiet satisfaction when someone else stumbles or struggles. We explore where this pattern shows up, what it reveals about our hearts, and how it quietly robs us of connection, compassion, and joy. Most importantly, we cast a vision for a better way—becoming people who are genuinely for others, who celebrate wins, show up in the hard moments, and refuse to turn someone else’s life into comparison or entertainment. This episode is an invitation to move from spectators to supporters, and to become the kind of presence that brings life into every room we walk into.

Spring Resetting of the Heart and Mind: The Safe Harbor - Shutting Down the Critic

We continue our Spring Resetting of the Heart and Mind series by talking about what it means to be a Safe Harbor. In this episode, we’re looking at that 'inner editor'—the critic that quietly interrupts, compares, and accidentally dismisses the joy of others. We’ll uncover why we do it, what it costs us, and how that critical spirit shrinks our world and dims the light in our relationships. We’re exploring how to shift our focus toward protecting the 'spark' in the people around us through small, intentional practices—things like letting minor details be wrong, asking curious questions, and simply noticing someone else's joy. The goal is to become the kind of person others feel safe to 'unfold' around, moving away from being the world’s proofreader and toward a much deeper, more vibrant connection with the people in our lives.

Spring Resetting of the Heart and Mind 5.0: Compassionate Conviction

We all have things we believe in deeply, but in our current culture, those convictions are often being communicated through contempt. This week, we begin our Spring Reset by deconstructing the pattern of "Conviction without Compassion." Today we’re taking an honest look at the patterns of division ravaging our communities and families. We move past the surface-level outrage to look at why our brains crave the safety of "being right," the heavy cost of chronic contempt, and wisdom from Scripture and psychology that show us a better way. We’ll discuss how it’s possible to hold convictions firmly while remaining kind, curious, and courageous—and how choosing this path can create space for understanding, growth, and hope to take root.

The Return Series: Return To Enough

In the finale of our Return Series we are tackling the most counter-cultural "Return" of all: the Return to Enough. In a world designed to keep us perpetually restless, choosing contentment isn’t just a nice idea—it’s an act of rebellion. We’re looking back at a time when our worlds were smaller, our goals had ceilings, and "settled" was a destination, not a dirty word. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it means to step off the endless treadmill of bigger, better, and more. We’re reclaiming the peace of a smaller comparison pool, remembering how to use what we already have, and rediscovering the quiet freedom that comes when you realize you already have what you need. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do in a world built on dissatisfaction… is decide that your life is already enough.

The Return Series: Return To Friendship

We continue the Return series by talking about the return of friendship. Not the kind where we only share the highlights and call it closeness, but the kind where we actually allow people to see and know the real us. Because let's be honest: most of us are exhausted by the 'maintenance' of it all. We’ve turned our people into appointments on a to-do list and we're walking through 90% of our lives completely alone because we’re waiting until things look 'handled' before we reach out. In this episode, we’re reclaiming the "messy middle"—the part of the story before the big promotion or the perfect "we're engaged" photo. We’re diving into why "unhurried conversation" is a lost art and how to embrace "drop-in energy" (even for us introverts who usually hide when the doorbell rings). It’s time to stop treating our friends like an obligation and start remembering that they are the whole point of this life.