Suffering, Faith, and Showing Up Anyway

"It Is Finished": A Special Episode

Today my daughter (Evelyn, age 11) hosts the Weekday Faith podcast! The Lord put it on her heart to share the significance of Jesus' words on the cross when he said "it is finished." We pray this special episode blesses you!

Christianity and Politics: Why the School Board Matters

The episode discusses the importance of Christian civic engagement and the impact of school board decisions on children and communities. It emphasizes the need for Christians to be involved in local politics and to stand for what is right. Takeaways * Christian civic engagement * Impact of school board decisions Chapters * 00:00 Christian Civic Engagement * 11:31 Protecting Children and Communities

The Bible Doesn't Ask You to Shrink: Women, Business, and Bold Leadership

Have you ever held back in a meeting, undersold yourself in a negotiation, or wondered if wanting more makes you somehow less godly? You're not alone—and according to Karen Laos, you've also been lied to. In this episode, leadership expert and author of Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication Karen Laos joins us to unpack the biblical case for women who lead boldly—in business, in the workplace, and in life. And Karen doesn't just inspire—she equips. This conversation is packed with practical, actionable advice you can use immediately: how to negotiate your salary, what words to stop saying, how to walk into a room and own it, and why speaking up first in a meeting changes everything. If you've ever second-guessed your seat at the table, this conversation is your permission slip—from someone who wrote the book on it. Timestamps: * 00:00 – Introduction to Karen Laos and her mission * 02:20 – How Karen's upbringing shaped her passion for women's voices * 05:00 – Making genuine connections through questions and active listening * 08:00 – Balancing warmth and assertiveness with practical examples * 11:00 – Why you should record yourself (and what to look for) * 15:00 – Faith-based strategies for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome * 20:00 – Why women hesitate to go after bigger roles—and how to push through * 26:00 – Speaking up first in meetings and owning your turn * 31:00 – Body language, first impressions, and overcoming fear * 37:30 – Biblical women in leadership and the faith principles behind them * 42:00 – How childhood experiences shape the stories we tell about ourselves * 48:00 – Salary negotiation and asking for what you want * 55:00 – Confidence as divine alignment, not performance * 58:00 – Daily micro-actions to start trusting your voice Resources Mentioned: * Karen Laos – Website * Ignite Your Confidence Podcast * Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication – on Amazon * Nine Words to Avoid and What to Say Instead – Free Download Connect with Karen: * LinkedIn * Twitter/X

Suffering, Faith, and Showing Up Anyway

Jeff Lavalette planted a church — then walked through a divorce. In this conversation, he shares what it looks like to lead when your own life is falling apart, how his community held him up, and what preaching through Romans and Job taught him about suffering, faith, and showing up anyway.

Designed to Work: Rediscovering God's Plan with Jason Davis

Jason Davis went from complaining about coworkers to seeing his workplace as a calling. In this conversation, he shares the moment everything shifted, how God saved his life, and what he's learned about hearing God's voice. We also dig into the biblical principles behind his book "Fortify" and why work was always part of God's design for us. mrfortify.com