Doubts, Fears, and the Importance of Community

1 Thessalonians 1

Welcome to the first episode of our Thessalonians series! We're doing things a little differently this time. No studio. No outlines. No matching podcast outfits. Just us, our Bibles, and God's creation as we read through Scripture together. In this episode, we dive into 1 Thessalonians chapter 1, where Paul celebrates a church whose faith was impossible to ignore. We discuss what it means to have a faith that doesn't just stay personal but impacts the people around us, the evidence of genuine transformation, and how the Thessalonians became an example to other believers despite their challenges. Join us as we slow down, read God's Word, and have an authentic conversation about what stands out, what challenges us, and what we can learn from one of the earliest churches. Grab your Bible, head outside if you can, and join us as we begin our journey through Thessalonians together. 🌿📖☀️ WATCH: VLOG SERIES: Godly Girl Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@GodlyGirlDiaries] CONNECT: @tori___mae [https://www.instagram.com/tori___mae?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] @abbi.motsinger [https://www.instagram.com/abbi.motsinger?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] SUPPORT: Venmo @godly_girls [https://www.venmo.com/u/godly_girls] — or simply support us by liking, subscribing, or sharing the podcast! Every little bit helps spread the message further.  Accidental Purpose (Tori's book) [https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Purpose-Thing-Broke-Brought/dp/B0FN7V6HSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GULOGS2GI9LD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ADbjjCAKXHnqXFEiMiEnRP6YOxGB0LXa4KRjmdK8uXzOQmpOGyklN-VpiIki2pwzaGAUEC7yikYsYRy4E5TomSjwfUOI6lLmGRfFCBIA9gI6fDJGrcAaYOeOnw9d1rOkcanIJoDaFwSX54hRDnv3LnCbku-TOdfUausqKwbJD0K3oV2dS7B0a463vy_odBco681x36YlLmHSTThrS4T0GZXBfPhni2d9uVismC669jM.u0EIYwf8FT6K31j4v7JwWUoIDGpP50HPKoHAPj6ixxk&dib_tag=se&keywords=accidental+purpose&qid=1770756838&sprefix=accidental+purpose%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1]

Hot Takes

You had takes. We had thoughts. After the first Hot Takes episode, we asked for your opinions—and you did not disappoint. In this episode, we're reacting to your hot takes, unpopular opinions, and thought-provoking questions. Some had us laughing, some sparked deeper conversations, and a few left us completely divided. From lighthearted debates to heavier topics, this episode is full of honest reactions, unexpected discussions, and plenty of moments that made us stop and think. Whether you agree, disagree, or find yourself changing your mind halfway through, these listener-submitted takes made for some of our most interesting conversations yet. The opinions are yours. The reactions are ours. Let's get into it. WATCH: VLOG SERIES: Godly Girl Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@GodlyGirlDiaries] CONNECT: @tori___mae [https://www.instagram.com/tori___mae?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] @abbi.motsinger [https://www.instagram.com/abbi.motsinger?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] SUPPORT: Venmo @godly_girls [https://www.venmo.com/u/godly_girls] — or simply support us by liking, subscribing, or sharing the podcast! Every little bit helps spread the message further.  Accidental Purpose (Tori's book) [https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-Purpose-Thing-Broke-Brought/dp/B0FN7V6HSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GULOGS2GI9LD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ADbjjCAKXHnqXFEiMiEnRP6YOxGB0LXa4KRjmdK8uXzOQmpOGyklN-VpiIki2pwzaGAUEC7yikYsYRy4E5TomSjwfUOI6lLmGRfFCBIA9gI6fDJGrcAaYOeOnw9d1rOkcanIJoDaFwSX54hRDnv3LnCbku-TOdfUausqKwbJD0K3oV2dS7B0a463vy_odBco681x36YlLmHSTThrS4T0GZXBfPhni2d9uVismC669jM.u0EIYwf8FT6K31j4v7JwWUoIDGpP50HPKoHAPj6ixxk&dib_tag=se&keywords=accidental+purpose&qid=1770756838&sprefix=accidental+purpose%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1]

This Might Be Controversial

We're starting with the easy stuff... and ending with opinions that might get us in trouble. In this episode, we're sharing our hot takes—starting with lighthearted debates and harmless unpopular opinions before slowly making our way into some more controversial territory. From everyday preferences and random pet peeves to bigger conversations about culture, church, relationships, and faith, nothing is completely off limits. Some takes will have you laughing. Some might make you think. A few may have you strongly disagreeing—and that's okay. This episode is all about having honest conversations, hearing different perspectives, and not taking ourselves too seriously along the way. Whether you're team Tori, team Abbi, or think we're both completely wrong, grab a seat and join the discussion.

If You Crave Control... Listen to This.

We all say we trust God—until His plan starts looking different than ours. In this episode, we talk honestly about control, ambition, surrender, and the struggle of wanting God’s will while still clinging tightly to our own life plans. In a world constantly telling us to hustle harder, chase success, and make things happen for ourselves, how do you actually live surrendered to God instead of obsessed with outcomes? How do you work hard without making achievement your identity? How do you let go of control without becoming passive? And how do you trust that God’s way is better when your own plans are all you can think about? This conversation is about the tension between faith and control, learning to release the pressure of having everything figured out, and realizing that surrender isn’t losing your life—it’s trusting the One who already holds it. Because sometimes the hardest thing to hand over to God… is the future you already planned for yourself.

Soundtrack Of Our Lives

Music has always shaped us more than we realized. In this episode, we have a fun and honest conversation about the impact music has had on our personalities, emotions, identity, and faith over the years. From the catchy songs we used to make dances to as kids—to now actually hearing the lyrics and wondering how we missed them—we unpack just how powerful music really is. We each share one Christian song that deeply impacted us, but most of this episode is about the stories behind the playlists. Tori talks about how every new music phase seemed to come with a whole new personality and aesthetic, while Abbi somehow managed to grow up barely knowing any trending artists at all. Different experiences, same realization: music influences more than we think. This episode is lighthearted, nostalgic, meaningful, and full of conversations about the songs that shaped us—for better or worse. Because sometimes the soundtrack of your life says more about you than you realize. WATCH: VLOG SERIES: Godly Girl Diaries [https://www.youtube.com/@GodlyGirlDiaries] CONNECT: @tori___mae [https://www.instagram.com/tori___mae?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] @abbi.motsinger [https://www.instagram.com/abbi.motsinger?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] SUPPORT: Venmo @godly_girls [https://www.venmo.com/u/godly_girls] Manasseh by Anna Golden https://youtu.be/phh_2shxmwQ?si=GIzk23hBt5XRcZQr [https://youtu.be/phh_2shxmwQ?si=GIzk23hBt5XRcZQr] Explaining Jesus by Jordy Searcy https://youtu.be/vydjYkZwo50?si=UlBIOo3nN9riacbs [https://youtu.be/vydjYkZwo50?si=UlBIOo3nN9riacbs]