The Devil is Sneaky: Guarding Your Heart from Subtle Spiritual Attacks

One Year Later: What God Has Taught Me Through Makin’ Macon

This week is a special one. Not only is the Makin’ Macon podcast celebrating its first birthday, but Makin’ Macon itself is turning three years old. In this reflective episode, I share what God has taught me through blogging, podcasting, ministry, and simply showing up in obedience one step at a time. From recording that very first podcast episode with a simple clip-on microphone to learning that ministry often happens in ordinary places, this episode is a look back at God’s faithfulness through small beginnings. In this episode, we’ll talk about: 💛 Why obedience often looks smaller than we expect 💛 The freedom that comes from leaving the results in God’s hands 💛 How God uses ordinary moments for ministry 💛 Why small beginnings matter more than we realize 💛 The encouragement found in comments, emails, and messages from listeners and readers 💛 What God has taught me about faithfulness over the last three years Scripture referenced: 📖 Zechariah 4:10 Whether you’ve been listening since Episode 1 or you’re joining us for the very first time, I hope this episode reminds you that God is still working through small acts of obedience and that no step taken in faith is ever wasted. 🖥️ Read more encouragement on the blog: 👉 https://makinmacon.com [https://makinmacon.com] 📬 Get weekly encouragement delivered to your inbox:  👉  Sign Up Here [https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1240824/141889165131253664/share] 🎙️ New episodes every other week 📲 Connect with me: • Instagram: @makin_macon [https://www.instagram.com/makin_macon?igsh=M3pmcHRyb3l3cmJu&utm_source=qr] • Facebook: Makin’ Macon [https://www.facebook.com/share/1GH1TJkjZp/?mibextid=wwXIfr] • Pinterest: @makinmacon [https://pin.it/2MXh4LahV] • TikTok: @makin.macon [https://www.tiktok.com/@makin.macon?_r=1&_t=ZT-93305mLwlpt] 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon [https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon] ✨ And remember… I’m always praying for you — even if I don’t know who you are.

What Your Life Is Producing: When Fruit Reveals the Heart

What does your life produce when pressure shows up? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, we continue the conversation about the Fruit of the Spirit by exploring how our words, attitudes, and reactions often reveal what is growing beneath the surface. Using a funny story about my son’s strong opinions on grapes, I shares how fruit reveals what it truly is—and how our spiritual fruit often reveals the condition of our hearts. In this episode, we’ll talk about: 🍇 Why fruit reveals the root 🍇 What comes out when life squeezes us 🍇 The difference between conviction and condemnation 🍇 Why the Fruit of the Spirit is one fruit with many characteristics 🍇 How staying connected to Christ produces lasting fruit Scriptures referenced: 📖 Matthew 7:16 📖 Psalm 139:23-24 📖 Galatians 5:22-23 📖 John 15 Whether you’re seeing evidence of growth or discovering areas where God is still working, this episode is a reminder that spiritual fruit doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from staying connected to the Vine. 🖥️ Read more encouragement on the blog: 👉 https://makinmacon.com [https://makinmacon.com] 📬 Get weekly encouragement delivered to your inbox:  👉  Sign Up Here [https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1240824/141889165131253664/share] 🎙️ New episodes every other week 📲 Connect with me: • Instagram: @makin_macon [https://www.instagram.com/makin_macon?igsh=M3pmcHRyb3l3cmJu&utm_source=qr] • Facebook: Makin’ Macon [https://www.facebook.com/share/1GH1TJkjZp/?mibextid=wwXIfr] • Pinterest: @makinmacon [https://pin.it/2MXh4LahV] • TikTok: @makin.macon [https://www.tiktok.com/@makin.macon?_r=1&_t=ZT-93305mLwlpt] 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon [https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon] ✨ And remember… I’m always praying for you — even if I don’t know who you are.

The Fruit Doesn't Grow Overnight: Learning to Trust God's Process

Have you ever felt discouraged because spiritual growth seems slower than you expected? In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, I share a personal story about pruning my grandmother’s beloved rose bushes and the unexpected lesson it taught me about the Fruit of the Spirit. We often pray for patience, peace, faith, and strength, but God usually develops those qualities through the very situations we would rather avoid. Just as roots grow beneath the surface before fruit ever appears, God is often doing His deepest work in seasons when it feels like nothing is happening. In this episode, we’ll talk about: 🌱 Why spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight 🌱 The difference between fruit and fruits in Galatians 5 🌱 Why God often grows roots before He produces fruit 🌱 How trials help develop patience, peace, and faith 🌱 Learning to trust God’s process even when growth feels slow Scriptures referenced: 📖 Galatians 5:22-23 📖 Hebrews 5:13-14 📖 Philippians 1:6 If you’ve ever felt frustrated with where you are in your walk with God, this episode is a reminder that growth takes time and God is still working, even when you can’t yet see the fruit. 🖥️ Read more encouragement on the blog: 👉 https://makinmacon.com [https://makinmacon.com] 📬 Get weekly encouragement delivered to your inbox:  👉  Sign Up Here [https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1240824/141889165131253664/share] 🎙️ New episodes every other week 📲 Connect with me: • Instagram: @makin_macon [https://www.instagram.com/makin_macon?igsh=M3pmcHRyb3l3cmJu&utm_source=qr] • Facebook: Makin’ Macon [https://www.facebook.com/share/1GH1TJkjZp/?mibextid=wwXIfr] • Pinterest: @makinmacon [https://pin.it/2MXh4LahV] • TikTok: @makin.macon [https://www.tiktok.com/@makin.macon?_r=1&_t=ZT-93305mLwlpt] 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon [https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon] ✨ And remember… I’m always praying for you — even if I don’t know who you are.

When You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Mom: Trusting God in the Middle of the Mess

Have you ever walked away from a moment as a mom and thought… “I should have handled that better”? Maybe it was your tone. Maybe it was your reaction. Maybe it was just one of those long days where everything felt off. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, we’re talking about what it feels like when motherhood gets messy—and when you’re left wondering if you’re getting anything across at all. This is the part we don’t always say out loud. But here’s the truth: feeling like you’re failing doesn’t mean you are. Through real-life moments, Scripture, and honest encouragement, we’re walking through what it looks like to trust God in the middle of the process—even when you don’t see the results yet. ✨ In This Episode, We Talk About: * What it feels like when you question your parenting in the moment * Why not seeing results doesn’t mean nothing is happening * The truth behind Galatians 6:9 and staying faithful when you feel weary * Teaching your children to pray and worship through your example * Why your influence reaches beyond your home * The hard truth about children making their own choices * Letting go of perfection and choosing faithfulness instead If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom who may need this reminder today. 🖥️ Read more encouragement on the blog: 👉 https://makinmacon.com [https://makinmacon.com] 📬 Get weekly encouragement delivered to your inbox:  👉  Sign Up Here [https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1240824/141889165131253664/share] 🎙️ New episodes every other week 📲 Connect with me: • Instagram: @makin_macon [https://www.instagram.com/makin_macon?igsh=M3pmcHRyb3l3cmJu&utm_source=qr] • Facebook: Makin’ Macon [https://www.facebook.com/share/1GH1TJkjZp/?mibextid=wwXIfr] • Pinterest: @makinmacon [https://pin.it/2MXh4LahV] • TikTok: @makin.macon [https://www.tiktok.com/@makin.macon?_r=1&_t=ZT-93305mLwlpt] 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon [https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon] ✨ And remember… I’m always praying for you, even if I don’t know who you are.

The Faith Your Children Are Watching: The Quiet Influence of a Mother’s Faith

Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing as a mom is really making a difference? Not the big moments… but the everyday ones. The prayers whispered while folding laundry, the attitudes you catch before they slip out, and the quiet choices no one else sees. In this episode of Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos, we’re talking about the faith your children are watching, and how those small, consistent moments are shaping more than you realize. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is a gentle reminder that your life carries influence. Not just inside your home, but everywhere you go. Whether you’re raising little ones, guiding grown children, waiting to become a mom, or carrying the weight of loss… this conversation is for you. Your faith is speaking—even when you don’t realize it. ✨ In This Episode, We Talk About: * How children learn faith by watching, not just listening * The powerful example of Timothy, Lois, and Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5) * Why ordinary, everyday moments matter more than we think * What it looks like to live out real, unfeigned faith * How your influence reaches beyond your home * Encouragement for moms who feel unseen or unsure If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom who may need this reminder today. 🖥️ Read more encouragement on the blog: 👉 https://makinmacon.com [https://makinmacon.com] 📬 Get weekly encouragement delivered to your inbox:  👉  Sign Up Here [https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1240824/141889165131253664/share] 🎙️ New episodes every other week 📲 Connect with me: • Instagram: @makin_macon [https://www.instagram.com/makin_macon?igsh=M3pmcHRyb3l3cmJu&utm_source=qr] • Facebook: Makin’ Macon [https://www.facebook.com/share/1GH1TJkjZp/?mibextid=wwXIfr] • Pinterest: @makinmacon [https://pin.it/2MXh4LahV] • TikTok: @makin.macon [https://www.tiktok.com/@makin.macon?_r=1&_t=ZT-93305mLwlpt] 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon [https://linktr.ee/MakinMacon] ✨ And remember… I’m always praying for you — even if I don’t know who you are.