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The Fearless271 Podcast focuses on encouraging women to be FEARLESS in their faith, sharing amazing stories throughout the community, inspirational thoughts and some behind the scenes looks at our upcoming Fearless271 events.
What if you’re not doing faith wrong… you’re just doing it differently?
In Part 2, Hosanna Wong breaks down the powerful concept of “praise personalities” and how God meets each of us uniquely. From navigating busyness and guilt to learning how to hear God’s voice, this episode is packed with freedom.
We talk about:
- The 7 “praise personalities” and how you’re wired to connect with God
- Why comparison is killing your confidence in your faith
- How to hear God’s voice in a noisy world
- Letting go of guilt, especially in different seasons of life
Plus—some fun, off-the-wall moments to wrap it all up.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “doing faith right,” this episode will set you free.
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What if your relationship with God was never meant to be complicated?
In Part 1, we sit down with Hosanna Wong to unpack the heart behind her book Uncomplicate It. From her powerful upbringing on the streets of San Francisco to discovering her voice through spoken word, Hosanna shares how the Gospel was always meant to be simple, real, and accessible.
We dive into:
- How her story shaped her faith and calling
- Why we’ve overcomplicated our relationship with God
- The difference between being busy and being called
- What it really means to live out your faith in everyday life
This episode will challenge you to strip away the noise and rediscover a faith that fits your real, right-now life.
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After a short break, Ashley and Leslie are back sharing what God has been teaching them in a season of slowing down.
In this episode, they unpack the tension between busyness and peace, learning to wait on the Lord, and trusting Him when plans don’t go as expected. Through personal stories and behind-the-scenes moments from recent events, they reflect on how God works in the waiting—and often exceeds what we could have planned.
This conversation is a reminder to step back, clear your mind, and trust that He is in control.
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In Part 2, the conversation shifts from telling our story to how others receive it.
Eva reveals:
- The quality of listening directly affects the storyteller’s healing and identity.
- People instinctively test whether someone is safe enough to hear their real story.
- True healing begins when someone says, “You don’t have to hold that alone — I’m here.”
She also introduces the concept of an “ascetic listener” — someone who lays down the urge to fix, advise, or compare and simply becomes a safe witness.
This episode will change the way you listen, respond, and show up for others — and maybe even yourself.
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Part 1: What Story Are You Living In?
In Part 1, Ashley and Leslie sit down with Dr. Eva Bleeker, a professional chaplain and narrative identity expert, to explore a life-changing concept:
👉 We are all living inside a story — whether we realize it or not.
Eva introduces Narrative Identity Theory, the idea that:
- Each of us carries a reconstructed past + an imagined future → which shapes how we interpret our present.
- Our hardest experiences often have more influence on our identity than our positive ones.
- Healing begins when we recognize the story we’ve been telling ourselves — and invite God to rewrite it.
This episode will leave you asking: What story have I been living from? And is it the one God intended for me?
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The FRLS271 Podcast is your go-to space for real talk, bold faith, and a little bit of fun along the way. Hosted by Ashley Bodi and Leslie Pair, this podcast is all about encouraging you to be fearless in your walk with God. With over 100 episodes, you’ll hear honest conversations with authors, speakers, and community partners who share what it really looks like to live out your calling—even when the journey gets tough. Come for the inspiration, stay for the laughter, and don’t be surprised if a few shenanigans break out.
In this episode, Nicole, Ashley, JD, and Leslie dive deep into what it really means to believe that God has a specific purpose for each of us. From wrestling with fear of failure and letting go of comfort, to stories of radical faith, surrender, and God’s perfect timing, the conversation is raw, real, and full of encouragement. Together, they reflect on how God weaves every part of our story—both the struggles and the victories—into His greater plan, and how trusting Him can shift everything.
In this episode, we dive into what it really means to trust the resources God has already placed in our hands. Instead of waiting for the “right time,” the “right people,” or the “perfect setup,” we talk about stepping out in faith with what we already have.
This conversation is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Do I have enough?” or “Am I really equipped for this?” You’ll walk away encouraged to see your resources—time, gifts, connections, and opportunities—as intentional and more than enough in God’s hands.
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In part two of our conversation with Nicole Massey Martin, we dig deeper into what it means to embrace who we are as women—even when self-doubt creeps in—and the importance of bringing those moments back to the Lord. Nicole shares the heart and conviction behind writing Nailing It, and we explore how leadership has evolved not only in the church but across every sphere. We also talk about surrendering our ministry ambitions and idols, and what it looks like to walk faithfully through seasons of suffering and sacrifice.
—ABOUT NICOLE MASSIE MARTIN
Leader. Author. Speaker. Preacher. Teacher.
Dr. Martin is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches, and younger leaders. She has decades of executive leadership experience in the church and Christian non-profits and is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today. She is also active in her local congregation in Maryland at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church.
Prior to her role at Christianity Today, Dr. Martin has served in a variety of leadership and executive capacities including as the Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact at the American Bible Society, as Executive Minister at The Park Church and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Martin is a gifted writer and author of numerous articles including two books: Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. She serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Board of Trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College.
Dr. Martin is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin, and they have two amazing daughters, Addison and Josephine.
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In this first part of our two-part conversation, we sit down with the incredible Nicole Massey Martin—author, CFO, mom, and all-around powerhouse. Nicole shares the heart behind her newest book Nailing It, and we dive into the ways women are showing up and succeeding, even when they feel like they’re falling short. We also explore how leadership has evolved over the years, both in ministry and beyond. You won’t want to miss this honest and inspiring conversation!
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ABOUT NICOLE MASSIE MARTIN
Leader. Author. Speaker. Preacher. Teacher.
Dr. Martin is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches, and younger leaders. She has decades of executive leadership experience in the church and Christian non-profits and is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today. She is also active in her local congregation in Maryland at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church.
Prior to her role at Christianity Today, Dr. Martin has served in a variety of leadership and executive capacities including as the Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact at the American Bible Society, as Executive Minister at The Park Church and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Martin is a gifted writer and author of numerous articles including two books: Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. She serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Board of Trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College.
Dr. Martin is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin, and they have two amazing daughters, Addison and Josephine.
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CONNECT DR. MARTIN
Website: https://www.nicolemassiemartin.com/
Get the Book: Purchase Nailing It
Instagram: @drnicolemartin
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ABOUT FRLS271
FRLS271 is dedicated to creating spaces where women can engage in authentic worship and meaningful community. Our mission is to encourage women to walk boldly and fearlessly in their faith and to lead with confidence and purpose in every season of life.
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CONNECT FRLS271
Website: http://FRLS271.org
Instagram: @FRLS271
This episode is sponsored by Gateway Printing
In part two of our conversation with Jessica Rivers, we dive deeper into the battle for significance and the lies the enemy uses to distract us—especially through comparison and the constant noise of the world. As women, it’s easy to get caught up in measuring ourselves against others or numbing out through endless scrolling. Jessica shares wisdom on how to stay focused on God’s voice and the importance of guarding who we allow to speak into our lives. What distractions is the enemy using to pull your eyes away from truth?
In part one of this honest and powerful conversation, we sit down with Jessica Rivers—a pastor’s wife and mom—who opens up about her personal struggle with feeling insignificant and not enough. She shares how the enemy often speaks lies into her mind and how God continues to gently remind her of her true worth and purpose. This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone in the battle—and that your significance is rooted in something unshakable. What are the lies the enemy tells you—and how can truth silence them?
What’s the thing in your life that’s quietly killing your joy, peace, or purpose—something you need to lay down? Maybe it’s a job, your status, or even pride. How can we build real, honest relationships with others if we’re not even sure who we truly are? Are you praying just to get through the situation, or are you asking God what He wants to teach you in it? And when it comes to your purpose—are you willing to take the next step, even if it feels scary?
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At times, we find ourselves questioning our purpose in life, unsure of the path we should take. We may even struggle with trying to be someone we’re not. But God sees us fully—our hopes, our fears, and our efforts—and He invites us to come to Him with our questions, seeking the purpose He has designed just for us.
Are you willing to be uncomfortable when God calls you to something?
In this episode, Leslie Cowart joins us in the podcast room to share parts of her story in part one of this powerful conversation.
Exodus 34 tells us that when Moses descended from the mountain, his face shone with radiance. Our lives should reflect that same glow. When others see you, do they notice the light within you?
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In this episode, inspired by Proverbs 16:9, we discuss those moments when our plans don’t unfold as we envisioned. Each of us shares personal experiences from different stages of life, reflecting on how unexpected turns have shaped our journeys. Ultimately, we’re reminded that God goes before us, guiding our steps and orchestrating His perfect plan—if we choose to trust Him.
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In this podcast, we dive into the topic of "expectations"—whether they're the ones we place on ourselves or those we place on others, often without them even realizing it. These expectations can frequently leave us feeling disappointed. What expectations have you had recently that didn’t go as planned, or that you placed on others who didn’t meet them?
In this episode, we dive into the topic of being "busy," especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Why do we constantly fill our schedules? Why is it so hard to pause and be still? What are the reasons behind the busyness in your own life?
In this episode, we reflect on God’s unwavering promises and His presence through life’s highs and lows. Plus, we share details about our exciting March 6th event, featuring an evening with Lisa Harper. How have you experienced God’s faithfulness in your journey?
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In this episode, we dive into the idea that there’s purpose in the pain we experience in life. We all go through tough times and often wonder why we have to face certain challenges or why God allows us to struggle. Have you ever been through something that caused you pain? What did you do in that moment, and what did you learn from it? We encourage you to reflect on how those difficult experiences might have shaped you and what valuable lessons you’ve gained along the way.
Our event two weeks ago was such an incredible night full of worship and encouragement that we just can't get enough of it. Hence, why we're releasing it on our podcast so you can take it on the go with you! The choir consisted of all different ages, ethnicities and 13 churches were represented. So incredible. If you want to re-watch it, check out the links below and share with a friend.
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Hope shares her journey of meeting her husband in high school, marrying, and raising children together. Years later, a tragedy strengthened not only their bond but also their faith bringing them even closer. Amidst it all, she also started her own business and navigated her health journey along the way.
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Hope shares her journey of meeting her husband in high school, marrying, and raising children together. Years later, a tragedy strengthened not only their bond but also their faith bringing them even closer. Amidst it all, she also started her own business and navigated her health journey along the way. Tune in next week for part 2!
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In this part 2 interview with Cres, she opens up about the heartbreaking experience of losing a child, and discusses how she found the strength to persevere through such a difficult time. She also talks about how her faith has played a crucial role in helping her navigate her grief, and how she believes that God is using her pain to positively impact the West Georgia community. If you haven't listened to part one yet, it's worth going back to catch up on her story.
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In this episode, we sit down with Cres Gamblin, who shares her story of loss and how she got through it. But Cres also shares how God is using her story to provide hope to others who are grieving in the community through her mission Anchored in Hope. This is part one of the interview so stay tuned for part two next week!
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We sat down with our friends Abbey and Ashley who launched Starting in Style that's a nonprofit organization helping middle school girls in West Georgia. We've gotten to know them and partnered with their organization through FRLS271 but we wanted them to share their story of how it started. They have an event coming up in July that you can support or volunteer at if you're in the West Georgia area. If you missed part one of this conversation then go back and take a listen!
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We sat down with our friends Abby and Ashley who launched Starting in Style that's a nonprofit organization helping middle school girls in West Georgia. We've gotten to know them and partnered with their organization through FRLS271 but we wanted them to share their story of how it started. They have an event coming up in July that you can support or volunteer at if you're in the West Georgia area. This is part one of the conversation so stay tuned for next week for part two!
Learn more: https://bio.link/startinginstyle
What interruptions have you had happen to you lately? Is God trying to get your attention and are you paying attention to the interruptions that happen each day? When God interrupts our plans or our days, He wants us to break away from ourselves and focus on His plans that have a greater purpose.
"God will never give you peace in something He never meant for you to settle in." What is it that you're settling in right this moment where you need to make a shift or let go of something?
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As a follow up to our event where we talked about extraordinay moments, we share some moments in our own lives that have changed us, surprised us or changed our path. Sometimees a small moment in your life can be extraordinary whether you see it in the moment or later down the road.
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Our event last Thursday night was such an incredible night! Amy Pointer shared extraordinary moments in her life that have led her out of her comfort zone and to incredible opportunities that have continued to multiply by trusting God through the process.
Sometimes you just have to "sit in it." Ever had a cage rattling moment that caused you to have to stop, sit in silence, changes or transitions? We talk about some things that have been going on with our lives lately and how it's causing us to have to "leave the chair."
Are you wealthy emotionally where God is 100% in control of your life? Are you flourishing emotionally and spiritually for this new year? Hard questions BUT that's our challenge for this new year for not only ourselves but for you as well!
What is it you're struggling with? What's the root cause of it and is the root cause overflowing into areas of your life?
Our event last Thursday night was an incredible night filled with worship, community and encouragement from Brittany Brooker Price. She shared parts of her story and how God can sustain you through the hardest moments of your life. If you missed the event you rewatch it through our app, via Facebook or Youtube. And even better, you can listen to Brittany's message while on the go right here!
In this podcast episode we jump into Exodus chapter 3 where Moses encounters God for the first time. When Moses asks God to tell Pharoh who sent him, God replies back with "I AM."
Where are you right now? In Genesis chapter 3, God asks Adam and Eve - "where are you?" God asks us the same question that we ask him often. Are you currenlty hiding from Him or trying to find your way back? This episode we talk about the question, "where are you?"
What is God doing with you in the silent moments and seasons? Trust the silence and know God is ROARING in the silence.
Why are we always coming and going? What keeps you from being still and embracing the silence?
In this episode we continue our conversation with Tiffany Henley about her story of overcoming breast cancer and now facing her current battle with cancer. She shares how God is continuing to use her story through this battle and how she gets through the days with trusting Him through the process.
In this episode we have friends joining us including Tiffany Henley who shares her journey with us through becoming a christian, overcoming breast cancer and her current battle with cancer and how God is using her story even through her current battle. This is part one of our interview so stay tuned for part two next week!
In this episode we talk about "the me God wants you to be, what others want you to be and the me I want to be." God has wired each of us a certain way and we need to focus on the gifts He gave us vs the gifts of others. This discussion has excerpts from John Ortberg's book "The Me I Want to Be."
We're talking about Daniel chapter 5 in this episode where a human hand appears and starts writing on the wall as King Belshazzar is sitting there drinking his wine. Daniel is brought in to read the writing on the wall for the king. Our challenge and question for you is,"who do you allow to write on your wall in your life?"
At our event last week we had Amy Bowdoin from "Honeysuckle Drive" share a part of her story that includes "detours and mustard seeds." The thing that we love about Amy is that she is real and not afraid to share her testimony so others can know they are not alone. Take a listen and if you missed the event you can go back and watch it on our app, Facebook or Youtube!
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This is the last of our series on the fruits of the spirit and it's a tough one - self-control. What do you struggle with in your life when you think of that word? We have an honest conversation about some things that we struggle with and how sometimes we have to just flat out set up boundaries to rule over our actions.
There's something about someone who has a gentle spirit that makes us want to be more like them. God is truly our example in that gentleness that we need in our lives. Gentleness is not weakness or passive, it requires great strength and self control while also coming from a state of humility. Our challenge in this episode is to seek those in your own life or around you that are gentle and learn from them. Learn more about us and download our app to stay up to date on upcoming events, podcasts and more: https://www.fearless271.org/
What does the word faithfulness mean to you? Rather than seeing a five-hundred-pound problem, you see an opportunity for God to show up and show His power even through your intentionality with other people around you (yes we totally reference "Chase the Lion" in this podcast). Faithfulness doesn't mean we'll be perfect and it doesn't mean we won't struggle or make poor decisions. God knows our capabilites and He wants us to do something good with the talents and/or resources we've been given.
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At our recent event we had three incredible individuals join us on stage to share a part of their story of struggle to redemption. At our event in September, everyone in the room wrote down things they were struggling with and laid them down at the front of the stage. Those were gathered and read through by our team and there was a recurring theme of fear and anxiety throughout each one. We decided to focus on that as a theme for this panel along with some advice from Kay Thompson who is a counselor here in West Georgia. Enjoy and share with someone who needs some encouragement!
Do you know the difference between kindness and goodness? We dive into a discussion on talking about the goodness of God in this episode as we start closing out our series with the fruits of the spirit.
Sometimes we can forget the power in kindness even through a simple smile to people. As we move through the fruits of the spirit our challenge is what are ways we can show kindness even in the smallest ways during our day? The small act of kindness can create a ripple effect that we may never know how much it affected someone but are we willing to create the ripple?
At our event this past Thursday we just celebrated 4 years of FRLS! Paula Bodi the visionary behind this ministry shares her story of losing her daughter Rachel and how God can use our story for His glory. "We can either do two things, we can allow it to crush us or we can absorb it and let it change us."
What's causing you to lose your patience each week or each day? Choosing patience isn't easy and you definitely have to work at it but think about how much patience God has with us on a daily basis (ouch!). We dive into a great discussion about the daily struggles of being patient with those around us, family, co-workers and even at church.
Where do you ultimately find peace? It's hard sometimes to find complete peace in the fast pace world we live in right now. God promises us peace even through our struggles but do we take time to really embrace it?
Sometimes God puts people in our path each day for a reason but do we take the opportunity to serve even in our busy lives? When things aren't going so well in your life circumstances are you still going to choose joy no matter what the outcome is?
Right now we're seeing so many instances in the news, our community and around the world where people are just full of hate towards one another. It's hard to understand at times and everything that is coming at us on a daily basis but God called us to love one another. In this episode we have an honest conversation about the pressures around us especially with being a Christian in today's world.
Do you ever struggle with what your purpose is? Sometimes our purpose may change depending on the season we're in or where God has us in that moment. We have a great conversation about purpose and how that looks different throughout your life.
Sometimes we're really good about going to church on Sunday's but we're not always good about being the church when things get hard (ouch!). We have an honest conversation about being the church outside of a Sunday such as helping others and simply being kind to those we come in contact with. Let's just say, the fruits of the spirit are not easy on the daily basis but we're challenging ourselves (and you) to take one we struggle with and work on it for the week. Are you in?
In this episode we talk about Psalms 23 and the reality of the words "even though" means that not "if but when." Just because you're not in the valley right now doesn't mean you won't be in the valley at some point. The valley may be long but what is God trying to teach us while we're in the valley?
In this episode we talk about Proverbs 15:1 and how quickly we tear others down with our words (yikes). Today, there are a lot of opinions and harsh words being tossed at each other but if we focus on our own words then think about the incredible impact that can make each day.
We sat down with one of our favorite people Nicole Kirkman who you know through Fearless271 and Midway Music. Nicole fills us in on new things on the horizon for her, losing her mom to cancer, her journey through music and her inspiration for writing her new song for Midway Music "Miracle Worker."
Listen to the full song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Ty4CnyPsu5GSfpdrlDNMA?si=de53b1c7d80d4416
It takes work to keep our priorities in check. Are you in a season of where you're on track with your priorities or not? We talk about Hebrews 10 that talks about remembering the early days when you first saw the light. What was that like for you and do you need to get back to that in your own life?
Choosing joy each day is a struggle BUT when we do there's a renewal and peace that comes with it. This podcast is based off of Psalm 30 versus 1-4. Will you choose joy?
Our FRLS event last week was such an incredible night from the worship, community and encouragement from Dr. Allison Key. Allison spoke about her struggle with mental health throughout the years after her dad committed suicide and with all of the other curve balls that came her way later in life too. Such an encouraging message whether you're currently in this season or have a friend who is. We encourage you to listen and share with a friend. AND we included "I Speak Jesus" from worship that night because it's just flat out powerful so you can listen to it on the go.
Are you excited about Christmas this year? Sometimes the holidays are not always warm and bright but despite the darkness we're reminded that the light of the world came to save us. Have you ever thought about the fact that in the dead of winter how things are dreary, cold, dormant and dark? What a perfect time that a Savior is born to bring light into this world. It's such a cool visual right? Enjoy this podcast discussion and Merry Christmas!
In this podcast we talk about how easy it is to fall for things of this world even within the church. Right now we're in a time where a lot is going on around us but it's up to us to do our own research and make sure we're not being led down a path that we can't get out of.
Are you willing to be interrupted? We can get so busy that we don't have time for people that God may send our way or we feel like we can't take up others time with our own problems. We have an honest conversation about this topic and how sometimes we have to walk away wisely from friendships.
In this episode we talk about how the enemy uses his tactics where the slightest crack of doubt, fear, frustration or angst can give him access to our lives. He wants to cause division between you and the people who care for you. It is up to you to keep him from sitting at your table. Defy the devil's whisper.
In this episode we dive into Habakkuk 3:17-19 that follows our podcast from last week - "Remain in Me." Sometimes small things happen in our daily lives that slowly build up into something bigger that causes it to pour into every part of our lives - and not necessarily in a good way. Sometimes a crisis happens and we don't know how to get out of it or see a way out. That's where Habakkuk 3:17-19 is such a good word for keeping us in a good daily headspace.
Our September 23rd event was so much fun and Leslie got the chance to speak (along with getting everyone to dance!) and her three points were: I am the way, Come to Me and Remain in Me. This event was not live streamed so any of you that were not able to be there, we decided to talk about these three points in this episode because it's just so good! Scripture references in this episode include: John chapters 14/15 and Matthew 11.
In this episode, Caitlin Baker shares her struggles with abuse as a child that later led to addiction into her adulthood and how she overcame it through her continued faith. It's a powerful story of redemption, how God can use our story even when we don't understand why and how sometimes going through the darkest times in our lives that it ultimately brings us closer to Him.
We had an incredible spring gathering this past Thursday where we had Jodi King with Love & the Outcome there to speak and worship with us. Jodi spoke about her life as a Christian artist, mom, wife, and how God sometimes calls us to do things that we don't think we're capable of doing. She mentioned that "sometimes the long road isn't the wrong road" which is absolute truth along with so many other things she touched on during this night. Jodi is 100% authentic and can make you laugh out loud while also sharing what God has taught her up to this point of her life and He is still teaching her. If you missed being there in person with us we encourage you to listen to the podcast while on the go or you can go back and watch the full event on our website or our Facebook page. Learn more about Jodi here: https://www.iamjodiking.shop/
We sat down with Liz Lanza to talk about everything from living in California during Covid, dealing with anxiety, and how this past year she's grown closer to God through being distant. Liz also shares about the pressure of the world while trying to figure out what life path to take and how she had to come to realize that sometimes God's plan for us may look different than what we thought it would be. We encourage you to take a listen and we promise it will bring you some encouragement and laughs for this week!
We got the chance to sit down with Kellie Calhoun to chat about everything from what it's like being a coach's wife, a mom, an athlete, and how God is constantly pushing her outside of her comfort zone this past year. This episode is full of laughs along with some advice for any coach's wife that is trying to find balance while raising a family on top of it all.
God speaks to "me" in the language that I know best, not through my ears but through my circumstances. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about how sometimes God uses our circumstances to speak to us. We dive into some encouragement from Psalm 139 verses 1-4.
What are you afraid of? What fears are you facing today? We dive into Psalms 56 verses 3 and 4 for some encouragement this week. Right now there is a lot of fear and anxiety surrounding our entire world. We want to encourage you to not be fearful and rest in the fact that God is in control even when it seems like everything else around you is falling apart.
We got the chance to sit down and talk with Anna Benton who's a singer, songwriter, mother, athlete, wife and foster care advocate. Anna shares how after getting hurt playing college softball God met her in that moment that led her down a different path of becoming a worship leader, meeting JR and becoming a foster care advocate. She's got some songs dropping this year so stay tuned! Learn more about Anna:https://www.instagram.com/iamannabenton/
Sometimes God wants us to know that a "sweatpants" kinda life is okay. But we continue to force ourselves into the "skinny jeans." Matthew 11:28 -- "Come to me all you who are weary and heavy burdened (skinny jeans) and I will give you rest (sweatpants). You'll just have to take a listen to understand and we promise you'll want to listen to our chat with Jodi (she's 100% authentic)!
Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jodi King is one half of the husband and wife duo Love & The Outcome. After throwing caution to the wind and selling their condo along with everything in it, touring Canada selling CD’s out of the trunk of their Jetta, the couple landed a record deal with Word Entertainment / Warner Music Group in 2012. Their self-titled debut album, Love & The Outcome, released the following year to critical acclaim and the duo has since become one of the most compelling emergent voices in the Contemporary Christian music space. Their highly-anticipated sophomore album, These Are The Days, released the same week their first baby boy Milo was born. The ‘band’ was complete eighteen months later when Ziggy entered the world! Instead of packing it in and getting ‘real jobs’, Jodi and Chris bought a bigger vehicle and took the family on the road. In Jodi’s words: “When you’re a wife, mom, artist and living your life in public, perfection is impossible… walking with purpose is not. This shift in perspective from ‘I’ve got this’ to ‘God, I know that you’ve got this’ is what sets this work apart”. To date, Love & The Outcome have amassed a loyal, engaged audience, earning over one hundred million streams globally, tens of millions of impressions, achieved multiple Top #5 songs on the Billboard chart and shared stages with their peers including for King & Country, TobyMac, Lecrae and Switchfoot. With 20 GMA Canada Covenant Awards and nominations, Juno Award and KLOVE Fan Award nominations to their name, Jodi and Chris continue to share their music worldwide. Learn more about Jodi at https://www.iamjodiking.shop/ and https://loveandtheoutcome.com/
We had an incredible Christmas gathering this past week and Katie Bennett spoke about "being the light" even though this 2020 year has been full of darkness. If you're feeling lost, burn out or need some encouragement as you go into this new year we encourage you to tune in to this episode! Katie shares a list of scripture that references "light" that provides so much wisdom as we go through these unprecedented times. Stay tuned for new podcasts coming your way soon and for announcements about upcoming events!
You may have heard Latoya in our last podcast on our small business edition (and if you haven't then go back and take a listen!). In this podcast we dive deeper into her story of how she started Heaven in Your Home Catering along with how God brought her through homelessness, being in an abusive marriage and taking on more kids to care for unexpectedly.
In this podcast we chat with some local business owners about what life has been like for this year with running a business with everything going on and how they pushed through while also seeing God in the midst of Chaos. Emily Wilkins from Omnicall and Latoya Gamble from Heaven in your Home Catering join us for an honest conversation and definitely some laughs! Sometimes God's vision for us is better than what our original vision is although it's not always easy to trust while letting go.
In this episode we reference Matthew chapter 17 -- we can't stay on the mountain tops because the real work starts in the valleys. Sometimes we get comfortable where we're at and don't want to go to the valleys where we can be used the most. We have to be the light with no matter what comes our way. Love God, love people.
In the verse Matthew 11:28 it says "Come to Me and I will give you rest," and we talk about some of our own experiences where we've been wrecked in our lives causing us to come to Him. It's easy to try and do things on your own but even the daily routine of life can build up to the point that our backs are up against the wall where all He wants us to do is to come to Him with our heavy loads. Bryttani Lanza joins us again for this podcast episode too!
In this episode, Bryttani Lanza joins us to have an honest discussion about all the things we're dealing with in our culture today ranging from race, religion, politics and more. "Conversations need to be had for boundaries to be expanded." We focus on Revelation 7:9 verse - "and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."
How do you handle chaos? The enemy would love nothing more than for us to stay in our state of chaos so we become ineffective. Have you ever thought that "how we handle a crisis shows where we are spiritually?" We focus on the verse Psalm 46:10 for this week's podcast - "Be still and know that I am God."
Have you decided that you just want to quit right now with everything going on? Are you losing your focus? Are you overwhelmed with fear? In this episode, we focus on Romans 12:2 for some insight and words of wisdom for this week.
We're starting a new series called "God in the Midst of Chaos" and we'll be talking about all the things that we've all been going through right now during 2020. This year has not been easy and it feels like chaos is all around us but in the midst of that is God and He is doing some incredible things through all of it. We'll be chatting with some business owners, worship leaders, teachers, coaches, athletes and more through this series so stay tuned! This podcast episode is based off of the Psalm 18: 1-3, "my God is my rock."
We had a surprise summer event that was incredible even with limited seating and not mention Amy Pointer brought the perfect message of encouragement for these current times we're facing. She touches on fear, Peter walking on the water with Jesus and how "Balance Follows Focus." The question is, "what are you focusing on right now?"
Today’s podcast features Nikki Fletcher, a worship leader and songwriter who currently serves as part of the staff team for Worship Central Australia. She has been featured on many worship albums as a worship leader and songwriter. Many of her songs have been sung in churches globally, including ‘All Glory’, ‘Glorious Redeemer’ and ‘Greater is He’. Nikki is a Jesus follower, a wife and mother of 3 wonderful children. On our podcast today, she speaks on the topics of “authentic worship, being a mom, flourishing where you are and where you are planted, and the ups and downs of being a worship leader in today’s society.” Learn more about Nikki and her mission: https://www.nikkifletcher.com/.
Lesleann shared her story last year at one of our events about how she was sexually assaulted at a college party, joining the army and her journey of learning to let go of the anger through what she had been through. We encourage you to take a listen to this incredible story of seeking justice, overcoming fear and coming home.
We have another throwback for you when April shared her story at one of our events last year -- She shared about how we have to be okay sharing our broken stories with each other so we can learn from each other and know that it's okay not to be okay. "From the outside it looked like I had it all together but what I didn't realize is that there was a huge storm brewing behind me."
We're doing a throw back to when the lovely Lucy Dermo shared her story about marriage struggles, her anger that she had to overcome and how she realized that she had to surrender to God. In Lucy's words, "God knew I had to run out of steam before I would listen to Him."
In this episode we talk about those people in your life that you consider "your people" that walk beside you, help you and encourage you. We talk about some excerpts from the book of Joshua that can bring some encouragement to your day, week or current situation.
Our event last week looked a little different (okay a lot different!) than our normal events but we had a livestream where Leslie encouraged us to be Happy, Healthy and Hopeful especially in this current situation our world is in right now. Make sure and listen to the end to hear Nicole sing My Hallelujah!
This is part 2 of our interview with Andrea Baldwin where she shares about her 6 hour heart surgery that came out of nowhere when they moved from MN to CO. Make sure and listen to part one of this interview and enjoy it as much as we did talking with Andrea how she made it through both situations with her faith while talking some real talk about both situations that her family faced over time. Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuring.with.andrea/
We interviewed an incredible person named Andrea Baldwin who is an avid power lifter, snowboarder, momma to two kiddos, wife, adventurer and photographer who had a few things that happened in the past few years that changed her life instantly. This is the first part of our interview with Andrea where she shares about her two kiddos suffering from 3rd degree burns and what they did to get through that time of her life. Little did she know that after all of that she would be up against another medical battle of her own (stay tuned for part 2 of this interview!). Follow Andrea on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adventuring.with.andrea/
Why and what is going on in the world today, with your life, your relationships etc. - The enemy wants to sideswipe us while allowing anxiety to worm its way into our minds. We jump into a few excerpts from Luke and 1 Thessalonians that will bring you some encouragement today so take a listen!
What does your face show? We reference a passage from Exodus 32-34 about Moses and the "glow of his face" as he comes down the mountains - when we have the Holy Spirit in us, we have a "glow" that others can see.
This is part 2 of our chat with Cassie about being a foster parent and adoption while also opening up about being single while going through the process. We dive into the topic of singleness and give perspective from each of our own lives and how we embrace it in our current situations. If you have any questions about adoption or foster care, don't hesitate to talk to Cassie about it! Follow her on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fosterthefarm/
Cassie is an incredible person who started foster caring for kids at the age of 25 and adopted 3 kiddos before she turned 30. She talks about how God laid on her heart about getting into foster care although she was wanting to travel, use her degree for a dream job and wanting to anywhere but back to her hometown in Georgia. Cassie shares the highs and the lows that come with fostering and adopting but also how God has carried her through this journey. This is part one of the interview so stay tune for part two next week! Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fosterthefarm/
Jada is a teacher, discipler, she equips women of all ages with biblical truth to help them live authentic and transparent lives. She is the Creative Services Director and the Women's Director for One Community Church where her husband Conway serves as the Lead Pastor. We got the chance to talk with Jada about everything from her new book the Captive Mind, to discipleship, Sabbath Rest and discussing the true facts of sweat tea! She's an incredible speaker who's been a part of the IF Gathering and she's got her own podcast called InfluenceHER. Jada is truly authentic and not afraid to tell it like it is especially when it comes to Jesus. Learn more about Jada, where you can purchase her book and more at her website:https://jadaedwards.com/
There's something new and fresh coming your way that's called Awaken 35 that's a raw worship experience for young adults 16-25. Some of the team members sit down and talk with us about the heart behind the mission. The next upcoming event is April 16th and you can learn more about this ministry at Awaken35.com
We got the chance to sit down with Shawn Carroll who has an incredible story from going through a divorce, losing a business in a fire and surviving a car accident that left her in a coma for 2 months. Shawn is still making a huge comeback after the accident but she's it doing with grace, humor and humility. We hope her story inspires you and reminds you that we're all here for a reason!
"Comparison Kills Contentment." Sarah Roberts knocked it out of the park at our event a few weeks ago where she talks about the story of Mary and Martha. Sarah is part of the Atlanta FCA, she's coaches wife, speaker, mom and author. We promise you'll love this episode that's filled with rawness, truth and humor!
We had an incredible event on January 16th and if you missed it we've got you covered! Kendra Turner was one of the speakers at the event who shared about her fitness passion and how it's allowed her to have a platform to tell others about Jesus. "You may not think that you can do what God has called to do because you're looking at your limitations but He doesn't see that when He sees you." Enjoy these encouraging and inspiring words from Kendra while you're at work, driving, working out, doing the dishes or wherever you are in this moment! See you at the next event on April 2nd!
Do you ever feel like your life is in pieces everywhere? We have a great discussion being unassembled in our daily lives and our good friend Hannah joins in the conversation too (although her situation inspired the podcast topic). Our next upcoming Fearless event is January 16th so mark your calendar now and see you there! Happy New Year!
I RAISE A HALLELUJAH! Christmas is almost here and what not a better thing to talk about than Jesus being born (great perspective on this simple fact in this episode)! We take a look at Luke chapter 2 where the angels have taught us how to raise a Hallelujah! Enjoy and we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Are you going through something super difficult? We talk about an excerpt from Jesus Calling on how sometimes God comes in and puts a "peaceful fog" over you (aka a Holy Fort!) while you go through situations or trials. Tune in to a great discussion while we sit on the back porch at Commons Space while the sun is shining (excuse a few windy moments!).
Are you self reliant or God reliant? Do you hate showing weakness and pursue things on your own or be vulnerable and just let God? We get into a great discussion that comes from John 16:33 while also talking about "popping a six" (you will just have to tune in for that one!). Special thank you to our friends Common Space on letting us sit outside on their porch to record this episode while soaking up the sun!
In this episode we sat down with some of our favorite young adults over at Common Space to chat with them at their Friendsgiving. We asked them what they're thankful for and what the verse Psalm 9:1 means to them. We hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Am I who you say I am? What do our lives say about who He is? We dive into an awesome conversation about these lyrics but flip it around for some deep discussion and real talk while diving into the book of John. We recorded this on the back porch of @trycommonspace while soaking up the sunshine (so excuse some of the background noise!).
In this podcast we compiled a few of our favorite drive thru's for you to bring some inspiration to your week! We won't tell you which ones they are so you'll just have to listen in but in each of them the conversation always relates back to - But God.
When God doesn't always answer our prayers immediately, sometimes He wants us to simmer on things before He moves in our lives (although He's always working even when we don't see it!). We dive into the book of Lamentations for some wisdom on waiting quietly and patiently.
This is the second part of Shannon's interview where we continue to chat about how she mentally trained for this big physical challenge that she decided to take on this past year. She also shares while preparing for the trifecta races, it made her think about how we are constantly in spiritual training with obstacles and uphill mountains that come our way in our own lives. Tune in to hear the rest of this interview that is filled with laughter, realness and truth!
Shannon is a rock star nurse, mom and a trifecta athlete. Shannon decided to take on a new challenge in her life and shares the struggle of preparing for this new physical challenge that was completely out of her comfort zone. She shares some amazing insight on not letting others opinions affect you while you focus on running your own race. This is a two part series interview so stay tuned for part 2 next week!
Amy was our main speaker at the Embrace It event and she encouraged us to realize our inner strength, that even in the hard times God is there and that if you have dreams that you think are too big -- to go after them, NOW. And yes, she explained what it means to #embracethesuck.
Jessica shared a part of her story on stage at our Embrace It event along with some of her friends who walked through this journey with her. She shares her struggle of postpartum after her fourth child along with other medical conditions that occurred during this same time. Jessica's friends share their part in being there for her during this season but shed some great light on how friends can be different in their approach but exactly what we need during our struggles.
Lauren shared part of her testimony at our Embrace It event last month where she encouraged us to embrace the seasons in your life. She opens up about the struggle of growing up where everything looked good from the outside but everything behind the curtain was a mess, playing the role of being a Christian and the struggle of trying to understand what a relationship with God was really all about.
What are you holding onto way too tight right now? We dive into some content from the awesome Jesus Calling that sparks a conversation about dealing with family dynamics and more!
You know what the saying "Thy will be done" truly means? This conversation started from an incredible worship event that featured our friends Midway Music Official. You'll just have to take a listen to see what we're talking about! Learn more about our friends at Midway Music here: https://midwaymusicofficial.com/
Guess what?! We did a live podcast before our "Embrace It" event last week! We got the chance to chat with people who listen to the podcast, share what they love about our Fearless271 events and more! Jessica Edenfield, Lauren Storey and Amy Pointer knocked it out of the park with embracing what they've been through (aka #Embracethesuck). We also share some speaking highlights from each of them (but we encourage you to go watch the live stream feed from the night too!). Stay tuned for the full version of each testimony on our podcasts here soon and learn more about our events at http://fearless271.org
Do you roam around the desert forgetting you have a Savior? It's so easy to go about our daily routines and forget that we have the BEST person in our corner and a TRUE Savior. We dive into Psalm 107:4-9 for some encouragement and wisdom in this episode.
realtalk - Do you pray about things immediately, while you're in the situation or after something has already happened in your life? We dive into some great insight from 2 Chronicles and have some real talk about prayer.
Do you slow down enough to see God's perspective and know that He's fighting your battles every day? We dive into a great story from 2 Kings chapter 6 but you'll have to tune in to see what all we chat about in this episode!
Do you have a tendency to keep yourself "busy" so you don't have to face your fears, pain, issues or whatever you're currently facing? There's some awesome truth that we chat about in Isaiah 41:10 that starts out with "Do Not FEAR."
This topic comes from Galatians chapter 5 or aka "the fruits of the spirits." We talk about the difference between joy and happiness. Do you have joy in your life or is it filed with things that make you happy?
Do you feel like you're sprinting or settled into the marathon of your faith journey? We dive into 2 Timothy chapter 4 in this episode with the story of Paul and Timothy. We talk about what is your God given goal and are you persistent to your goal? A great conversation about running your race and figuring out "what is your thing?" Leslie wants you to email her if you have figured out your "thing" in life, email her Leslie@fearless271.org
The main word we focus on in this episode is "patience." There's a story from John chapter 5 that talks about a man who laid by the pool for nearly 30 years. Check out what story we're referring to and how this relates to our everyday lives of truly paying attention to those around us.
Are you ready to battle the day ahead? This is an honest conversation about battling the negative things or lies that creep into your mind. In the world we live in we're used to "faking it" with others but all we're really doing is allowing the enemy to get a foothold in our life. We dive into Isaiah 40:31 in this episode and learn about how the devil is studying our film even when we least expect it.
Did you know that the God of the universe rejoices over you?! Learn what verse we're referring to in this quick drive thru that will bring some big encouragement to your week. Our popular tees are now on sale, learn more at www.Fearless271.org
You may not feel valued and you may feel like you just can't keep going but we have to remember that He knows us by name! We jump into John chapter 20 for this quick drive thru where Leslie shares the story of Mary at the tomb seeing the stone rolled away.
We got the chance to sit down with the lovely Amanda and Josh Rhye who are the founders of HOPE xo. Amanda shares her story of battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and how that journey led her and Josh (not to mention an adorable story of how they met!) to launch this mission of HOPE xo for cancer fighters of all ages. We get real and honest about dealing with grief, facing the unknown through the journey of cancer and how even the entire family can be affected through the process. Learn more about them and how you can support their mission at hopexo.org.
We dive into the story from Matthew chapter 14 with Peter seeing Jesus walking on the water. If you were in Peter's shoes would you have stepped out of the boat?
We have Nicole Chapman join us in an honest conversation about risking, trusting, anxiety, worry, fear and more. We dive into Proverbs 3 and Matthew chapter 6. As a side note, you may have heard Nicole speak at one of our events but she's also a full time mom, helps run a large family business known as Simply Catering, involved in a ton of projects for her community, a team member of Fearless271 and more!
Are you a ducks in a row person or a squirrels everywhere kind of person? There's a great verse in 1 Corinthians that can give you some comfort this week and you might even get a giggle at the quote mentioned thanks to Camille Donaldson.
Did you know that you are a light on top of a hill? We talk about a great verse in Matthew that you need to check out along with a great story from the lovely Christine Caine.
Are you a careful planner or do you hurry scurry? Proverbs give us some great insight into "careful planning" that we can all apply to our lives!
Sometimes it takes walking away wisely from certain people in our lives whether it's friendships, work related or relationships. We've all been there at some point but here's a word to remember - BOUNDARIES! We take a look at Romans 12:8 for some insight and words of encouragement (and we may even talk about one of the best shows ever, Friends!).
Our friend Luke Hughes spoke recently at Common Space on Isaiah 43 and we share an awesome point he made about "when things happen" in our lives. Go check out our good friend Luke Hughes on Instagram at @Jesusinthereal and see what God is doing in his life!
It's no mistake that you are here for a reason but do you sometimes get discouraged about where you're currently at and how God can use you? Transparency, good works, faith, spiritual gifts and more are what we chat about in this episode. Make sure to check out Ephesians 2:10 and Galatians 5!
In this quick drive thru Leslie shares a story of her cheerleading days that is the perfect reminder of how God sees us. Go dive into 1 Samuel for some inspiring words and the story of King David. Also, stay tuned we might even mention a cool giveaway for our Fearless271 shirts!
Along with our weekly podcast we're also sharing some quick "drive thru" style inspirations and stories to encourage you during your week. Stay tuned for upcoming giveaways mentioned during these shorts too!
The incredible thing about characters in the Bible is that they are totally relatable in even today's society! As women, so many of us can relate to Mary as she experienced anxiety and worry as she raised the King of the world. If you're struggling right now just remember that God is the Father of our emotions and He wants us to give it all over to Him at the end of the day. Tune in for words of encouragment and know that you're not alone!
Sometimes we let one thing set off our entire day or sometimes we don't want to deal with people around us but Jesus leans into it all. We dive into Luke chapter 8 for this episode and see how He dealt with everyday life, mishaps and people with grace and dignity.
Sometimes we don't always understand why things happen and question God on why He doesn't always let us see everything that's in our future. But think about it, if He pulled the curtain aside for us, would we really like what we see?
So question of the day is, "Does God have you in a spiritual training right now?" We jump into the book of Matthew and talk about the story of Joseph and how his life went sideways but he still maintained his obedience. We might even talk about Aerosmith a little too.
Who would you invite to dinner? That's the question of the day but Leslie shares a dinner that she would have loved to attend and why. We talk about some amazing verses and inspiration from Galatians and Phillipians that will bring some encouragement to your week. And who knows we might even talk about Jason Momoa for a second!
We jump right in talking about a story from Mark chapter 10 and asking the question, "do you place yourself where Jesus is going to be?
In this episode, Leslie talks about the 3 L's which are Listen, Loosen and Lessen. She also talks about the story of Elijah and how sometimes God is not in the big things but in the whisper.
Leslie chats with Paula Bodi who started Fearless271 and why God pressed on her heart to start this ministry for women. She shares what her family has been through and how that tragedy catapulted her to create this outreach for women of all ages.
In this episode, Leslie and Ashley talk about a story in Numbers that literally features a talking donkey (yes, it's true!). They share what it means to "trust the process" and how they have had to deal with their own wounds in their own lives.