From Struggle to Story - Part 1

The Phrases That Raised Us

"Because I said so." "Money doesn't grow on trees." "If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?" We all grew up hearing the same phrases from our parents—and at the time, most of us rolled our eyes. But somewhere along the way, those words started to make a whole lot more sense. In this episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane as we laugh through the iconic sayings that shaped a generation and our childhood. From hilarious one-liners to the lessons hidden behind them, we're unpacking the wisdom our parents were trying to teach us all along. Join us for a conversation full of nostalgia, lots of laughter, and the realization that... maybe they were talking about after all.

But That's Not How I Thought This Would Go

We've all had moments when life didn't unfold the way we expected. The relationship didn't work out, the diagnosis came, the prayer seemed unanswered, or the dream we held so tightly slipped through our fingers. In those moments, disappointment can reveal something deeper—have our expectations quietly taken the place of trust? In this episode, we're talking about the idol of expectations and how easily we can elevate our plans, timelines, and desired outcomes above God's sovereign will. We'll discuss the expectations we place on God, others, ourselves, and life in general, and how unmet expectations can lead to frustration, anxiety, and even resentment. Join us as we explore what it looks like to surrender our carefully written scripts, trust God when life doesn't go according to plan, and find peace in knowing that His purposes are always greater than our expectations. Because sometimes faith isn't believing God will do what we want—it's trusting Him when He doesn't.

Consumed by the Calendar

In a culture that celebrates packed schedules and constant productivity, it's easy to wear busyness like a badge of honor. But what happens when being busy becomes more than a habit—and starts becoming an idol? In this episode of Living with Grace & Sass, we're having an honest conversation about busyness, the heart issues that often fuel it, and the ways it can quietly pull us away from what matters most. We'll explore questions to help evaluate our priorities, signs that our schedules may be crowding out our relationship with the Lord, and practical ways to cultivate healthier rhythms of rest and dependence on God. Most importantly, we'll look at what Scripture teaches about rest, trust, and finding our identity in Christ rather than in our accomplishments. If you've ever struggled to slow down, felt guilty for resting, or found yourself constantly striving for more, this conversation is for you.

More than a Mirror

In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about body idolization—how easily our appearance, fitness goals, health routines, and even the image we present to the world can begin to take first place in our hearts. We share personal experiences of striving for approval, chasing unrealistic standards, and wrestling with the pressure to make our bodies an endless self-improvement project rather than seeing them through the lens of God’s truth. Together, we dive into what Scripture says about our bodies, what it means to steward them well without worshiping them, and how to recognize when good things have quietly become idols. We also talk through practical ways to pursue accountability, cultivate holy living, and keep Christ at the center of our lives instead of our appearance, performance, or the opinions of others. This episode is a reminder that our worth is not found in what the mirror reflects or what the world applauds, but in who we are in Christ.

From Struggle to Story- Part 2

In this episode, Sierra shares her deeply personal journey through cancer—how it stretched her faith, tested her strength, and led her to a place she never expected. She reflects on how God met her in the fear, uncertainty, and difficult moments of her diagnosis and treatment, and how, in looking back, she can now see His hand in every moment—carrying her, sustaining her, and gently rewriting her story for good.