ep. 23: new year, same you

ep. 24: am i a bad friend now?

In this episode, Tracey and I discuss the difficulties of maintaining friendships as we get older. We get real about navigating busy seasons, letting friends down, establishing boundaries, and outgrowing friendships. We also talk about the importance of checking in with your friends, learning their love languages, and being honest about how you can show up for them when life gets hard. For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themakingspacepodcast/]⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ [themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com] RELATED EPISODES: ep. 13: i miss my friends [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o7dKaVdjLwINa7B0AKZws?si=7138ecd61add4c99] (adult friendships, catch-up culture, and platonic love) ep. 11: what we’re glad no one told us about moving [https://open.spotify.com/episode/04DRU1wkkwCDMgTFVzdbPV?si=b3d9922f6bea427b]

ep. 23: new year, same you

Why do we feel like we need to become an entirely new person on January 1st? In this episode, Doreen and I reflect on the new year and intentional goal setting. We also discuss holding both disappointment and hope at the beginning of the year, the importance of accountability, and share encouragement for the year ahead. Whether your 2025 was great, horrible, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you! For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themakingspacepodcast/]⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ [themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com] REFERENCES Bible verses: * Joel 2:25 (I will restore the years the locust has eaten) * Proverbs 13:12 (hope deferred makes the heart sick) * Romans 9:20-21 (potter and clay) * Psalm 126 (we were like those who dreamed)

ep. 22: how to mind your business

How do we overcome comparison and feeling behind when social media gives us a front row seat to everyone’s lives? Marshae and I discuss struggles with comparison, competition, waiting seasons, and contentment in this episode. We share the importance of being present, stewarding what you have, celebrating others, and much more! For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themakingspacepodcast/]⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ [themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com] REFERENCES Bible verses: * 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (mind your business) * 1 Corinthians 9:24 (run your race) * Exodus 20:17 (don’t covet) * 2 Corinthians 2:11 (don’t be ignorant of Satan’s schemes) * 2 Corinthians 10:5 (take every though captive) * Romans 12:15 (rejoice with those who rejoice) * Ecclesiastes 3 (there is a time for everything) * Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents) * Psalm 47:1 (shout unto the lord with a voice of triumph) * Hebrews 11:1 (faith is the evidence of things unseen) * Romans 8:28 (all things work together for good) Books: * Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis * Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait by DawnChere Wilkerson TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (01:34) Learning to stop being hard on yourself (07:56) Overcoming pressure to achieve certain milestones (11:12) Does healthy comparison exist? (13:40) How comparison easily leads to competition (18:06) Take your eyes off yourself and steward what you have (25:19) Social media kills contentment (37:20) Feeling behind in life (42:01) Why do we feel pressure to rush through our lives? (47:00) Practicing gratitude and celebrating others (54:50) Final reflections (57:41) Encouragement for those struggling to wait (01:01:54) Outro

ep. 21: saying yes to God when it doesn't make sense

In this episode, Sobechukwu and I share stories about obedience, walking in faith, and surrendering our plans to God. She also talks about her time as a campus missionary with Circuit Riders! We touch on trusting God when it comes to financial provision, relationships, and everything in between. Sobechukwu's Circuit Riders tour vlog [https://youtu.be/XAeAlBuCw1Y?si=FG4Vwh-xYcfKj352] For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themakingspacepodcast/]⁠⁠ on Instagram. I’d love to hear what you think about our conversation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram or reach out via email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com⁠ [themakingspacepodcast@gmail.com]

season three intro: lessons from my summer abroad

The podcast is back and better than ever! In this intro episode, I reflect on the biggest life lessons I learned during my summer in Greece, open up about my faith, and share a bit about what to expect this season. For more, follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠themakingspacepodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themakingspacepodcast/]⁠⁠ on Instagram.