Navigating Your 20s with Purpose with Mary Spencer Veazey | Episode 18

Behind the Mic: Faith, Motherhood, and the Heart Behind Here For It

In this special episode, Dusti pulls back the curtain and answers your most-asked questions about podcasting, faith, motherhood, and community. She shares the story that inspired her to start Here For It and the episode that surprised her most, then dives into the real stuff: how she discerns God’s leading, what’s been shaping her walk with Jesus lately, and the Scripture currently anchoring her heart. From mom hacks to “kid quotes,” and from keeping a peaceful home in busy seasons to building community through Commune Women, Dusti reflects on lessons learned, moments that have marked her, and the dreams she’s carrying for the year ahead. You’ll also hear a few fun rapid-fire questions (including her coffee order and a lighthearted Taylor Swift prediction) that will leave you smiling. CONNECT WITH DUSTI ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dustimariebeard/] Website [http://dustimariebeard.com] Email: dusti@dustimariebeard.com [dusti@dustimariebeard.com] SUPPORT THE SHOW - Leave a rating and review—it helps others find us!  - Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement.  - Tag me in your Instagram stories with your thoughts about this episode—I’d love to connect with you!

Summer Recap + What’s Next | Episode 20

Welcome back, friends! After two months away from the mic, I’m back with a cozy fall drink in hand and so much to catch you up on. This episode is a life update, a summer recap, and a behind-the-scenes peek at what God has been doing in my life and in Commune Women. Here’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode: ✨ Why I felt led to take the summer off from podcasting ✨ The heart behind Commune Women, our nonprofit relaunch, and September kickoff ✨ A look inside writing and publishing my first Bible study (two years in the making!) ✨ Summer highlights—family trips, Livi’s golden birthday puppy party, and neighborhood memories ✨ My favorite new hobbies (pickleball + sourdough!) and what I’m loving this season ✨ What’s ahead on the podcast this fall, including an Ask Me Anything episode coming soon This one feels like catching up with a friend over coffee. I missed you, and I’m so glad to be back! 📩 Ask Me Anything: I want to hear from you! Send me your questions for next week’s AMA episode. Nothing is off the table: faith, motherhood, podcasting, personal life. → Email: dusti@dustimariebeard.com → DM me on Instagram: @dustimariebeard [https://www.instagram.com/dustimariebeard] 🌿 Connect with Commune Women: commune-women.org

Embracing God's Call & Taking Leaps of Faith with Courtney Hope Jones | Episode 19

In today’s episode, Courtney Jones shares her multifaceted journey as a Christian entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She discusses her transition from the corporate world to running her own design studio, the challenges and confirmations she faced while pursuing her calling, and the process of writing and self-publishing her book. Courtney emphasizes the importance of prayer, seeking wise counsel, and being open to God's timing both personally and professionally. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring authors and reflects on the significance of being present in the moment.  CONNECT WITH COURTNEY Website [http://courtneyhopejones.com/] It Is Written Book [http://itiswrittenbook.com/] Little Creative Company [http://littlecreativecompany.com/] Courtney’s Instagram [http://instagram.com/courthopejones] Get a free Chapter of her book!  [https://courtneyhopejones.myflodesk.com/itiswrittenchapter] CONNECT WITH DUSTI ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dustimariebeard/] Website [http://dustimariebeard.com] Email: dusti@dustimariebeard.com [dusti@dustimariebeard.com] SUPPORT THE SHOW - Leave a rating and review—it helps others find us!  - Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement.  - Tag me in your Instagram stories with your thoughts about this episode—I’d love to connect with you!

Navigating Your 20s with Purpose with Mary Spencer Veazey | Episode 18

In this episode, Mary Spencer Veazey opens up about the winding, often messy beauty of your 20s. She shares the heart behind her book Cul-de-sac Crossroads, a powerful resource for young adults learning to find their way through identity, purpose, and faith. From the life-changing impact of a trip to South Africa to the deep value of mentorship and meaningful friendship, Mary Spencer invites us into a conversation that’s both honest and deeply encouraging. We talk about how hard it can be to make friends as an adult, why community and mentorship matter more than ever, and how to hold onto faith when life doesn’t go as planned. If you're in your 20s—or love someone who is—this episode is full of wisdom, empathy, and truth. CONNECT WITH MARY SPENCER Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/mencervz/] Website [https://www.maryspencerveazey.com] Buy Her Book, Cul-de-sac Crossroads [https://www.maryspencerveazey.com/book] CONNECT WITH ME ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dustimariebeard/] Website [http://dustimariebeard.com] Email: dusti@dustimariebeard.com [dusti@dustimariebeard.com] SUPPORT THE SHOW - Leave a rating and review—it helps others find us!  - Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement.  - Tag me in your Instagram stories with your thoughts about this episode—I’d love to connect with you!

Still Good: Finding Joy in the Journey with Caitlan Reese Killian | Episode 17

On today’s episode of Here For It, I’m sitting down with the incredibly resilient and faith-filled Caitlan Reese Killian to talk about her powerful journey through cancer, healing, and purpose. We talk about: * What it’s like to walk through a life-altering diagnosis * How community and counseling supported Caitlan’s mental health * Why joy and gratitude became her greatest weapons * Her heart behind launching Still Good Co and what’s next Connect with Caitlan Caitlan is a writer and Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer thriver in North Carolina. Her mission is to celebrate God's goodness in all things! She began blogging after a devastating diagnosis in 2019, but found healing through words. She encourages women to see and celebrate God's goodness in all areas of life through the "Goodness & Grace" podcast and email newsletter. She is also the founder of Still Good Co, spreading the message of our innate goodness far and wide- one t-shirt at a time! You can find Caitlan snuggling her fluffy cat, Moo, or daytripping with her sweet husband, Andrew, looking forward to the future.  Instagram @CaitlanReeseKillian [https://www.instagram.com/caitlanreesekillian/] and @Still_Good_Co [https://www.instagram.com/still_good_co/] www.caitlanreesekillian.com [http://www.caitlanreesekillian.com/]  The Goodness & Grace Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Audible and Amazon. 😊 Connect with Dusti ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dustimariebeard/] Website [http://dustimariebeard.com] Email: dusti@dustimariebeard.com [dusti@dustimariebeard.com] Support the Show - Leave a rating and review—it helps others find us!  - Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement.  - Tag me in your Instagram stories with your thoughts about this episode—I’d love to connect with you!