When Faith Feels Like Pressure Instead of Freedom | Letters to Me - Damaris Fike | Episode 38

Fatherless, Rejected, and Still Loved | Episode 39

What happens when you spend your whole life wondering why someone didn’t choose you? In this episode of the Everyday Truths Podcast, Sherri sits down with Tiff for a deeply vulnerable conversation about fatherlessness, rejection, identity, and healing. As part of the Letters to Me series, Tiff shares what it was like growing up without a relationship with her father—and how that absence quietly shaped the way she viewed herself, relationships, belonging, and even God. This episode explores the ache of feeling unwanted… and the long journey of learning that our value was never determined by someone else’s ability to love us well. Together, they talk about: *  Growing up without a father  *  The emotional impact of rejection  *  Looking for belonging in relationships  *  Healing childhood wounds  *  Learning to receive love  *  God’s faithfulness through every season  *  The difference between fitting in and truly belonging  This conversation is honest, emotional, and filled with hope for anyone carrying wounds they’ve spent years trying to outrun. ✨ In this episode: *  Why rejection can shape identity for decades  *  The hidden grief of fatherlessness  *  What healing actually looked like over time  *  How Tiff’s marriage helped reshape her understanding of love and safety  *  The powerful difference between “fitting in” and “belonging”  🔔 Enjoying the podcast? Following, sharing, and leaving a review helps more people find these conversations—and reminds them they aren’t alone.

When Faith Feels Like Pressure Instead of Freedom | Letters to Me - Damaris Fike | Episode 38

What if the version of faith you learned… isn’t the one Jesus intended? In this episode, Sherri sits down with Damaris to unpack a deeply personal and often unspoken struggle: living as the “put-together Christian” while quietly feeling angry, pressured, and disconnected from the grace of God. As part of the Letters to Me series, Damaris reflects on a season of legalism, judgment, and performance—and the moment everything began to shift. This conversation is for anyone who has: *  Felt like their relationship with God was based on getting everything right  *  Struggled with church hurt or disappointment  *  Found themselves caught between grace and judgment  *  Wondered why faith felt heavy instead of freeing  Because sometimes the issue isn’t your faith…  it’s the version of God you’ve been carrying. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: *  The trap of performance-based Christianity  *  How legalism affects both how we live and how we treat others  *  The difference between knowing about grace and experiencing it  *  Healing from church hurt and finding safe community  *  What it looks like to actually live from grace  🔔 If this episode encouraged you: Leave a review—it helps more people find conversations like this and reminds them they’re not alone.

Running From God… But Still Chosen? | Letters to Me - Clayton Tyner | Episode 37

What do you do when you feel called by God… but your life looks nothing like it should? In this episode, Sherri sits down with Clayton Tyner for a powerful and honest conversation about identity, expectations, rebellion, and the grace of a God who never stops pursuing us. As part of the Letters to Me series, Clayton reflects on his journey—from the weight of being “the kid with a calling,” to running hard in the opposite direction, to ultimately encountering the kindness of God in a way that changed everything. This episode speaks to anyone who has: *  Felt crushed by expectations  *  Wrestled with identity or purpose  *  Questioned if they’ve gone too far  *  Tried to run from God  Because sometimes the truth is simple:  You’re not too far gone… you’re just on the wrong side of your story. And God is still writing it. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: *  The weight of expectations and identity  *  What happens when you rebel against your calling  *  The difference between performance and grace  *  Why God’s kindness—not shame—leads us back  *  How your story (even the messy parts) can be redeemed  🔔 If this episode encouraged you: Take a second to leave a review—it helps more people find these conversations and reminds them they’re not alone.

Adopted, Rejected, and Still Chosen | Letters to Me - Lyndy Stokes | Episode 36

What would you say to a younger version of yourself? In this first episode of our new Letters to Me series, I sit down with Lyndy Stokes to talk about her story—one shaped by adoption, identity questions, and the deep ache of rejection… and ultimately, the truth that she was chosen all along. Lyndy is an author, mom of three, and the creator of Light and Truth Company, where she helps families engage with Scripture in simple, meaningful ways. In this conversation, we walk through her story—from being adopted as an infant, to a pivotal moment as a teenager that shifted how she saw herself, to the years that followed as she searched for identity in all the wrong places. We talk about: *  how adoption shaped her understanding of identity  *  the moment everything changed at 13  *  what rejection can do to the way we see ourselves  *  where we tend to look for worth when we feel unseen  *  how God was present in every part of her story—even when she couldn’t see it  *  and what she would say now to her younger self  This conversation is honest, raw, and full of hope for anyone who has ever questioned their worth or wondered where they truly belong. If this episode encourages you, make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss the rest of the Letters to Me series. Lyndy! Check Out Light and Truth Co: lighttruthco.etsy.com IG: instagram.com/thelightandtruthco And if you have kids in your life, check out the Everyday Truths Kids Podcast—simple faith for kids and real conversations for families.

Temptation When You’re Hurt, Unseen, or Doing “Fine” (Part 2) | Episode 35

Last week, we talked about how temptation shows up when we’re overwhelmed, burned out, and just trying to survive. This week, we’re continuing the conversation—looking at the quieter, more subtle places temptation shows up in our everyday lives. Because sometimes it’s not about survival mode… Sometimes it’s when you’re: *  Hurt or misunderstood  *  Feeling unseen or overlooked  *  Or honestly… when everything seems “fine”  In this episode, we talk about: *  Why hurt can make us want to pull others into our offense  *  The temptation to isolate, avoid, or justify distance  *  What it really means to feel unseen (and how we sometimes contribute to it)  *  How “good seasons” can quietly pull us away from God  *  And how to actually respond in the moment—not just in theory  We also break down three simple anchors to help you navigate temptation in real life:  The Spirit. Scripture. And Relationships. This conversation is honest, layered, and incredibly practical—and a reminder that you are not alone in any of this. If Part 1 helped you recognize temptation…  Part 2 helps you respond to it. Next Steps: *  Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes  *  Share this with someone who’s been walking through a hard or confusing season