Say So Podcast: Recent Episodes
Darbi Jilek & Kaitlin Shierry
The “Say So” podcast, hosted by Darbi Jilek and Kaitlin Shierry, invites you into meaningful conversations with two ordinary women walking out their relationship with an extraordinary God. They will become your new best friends as you join their conversation and find out that a relationship with God isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Their testimonies, and those of special guests, will prove that there is life-changing power when the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Grant serves the community he loves as Assistant City Manager, among many other civic responsibilities he shares. On this episode, Grant gives his testimony on how godly community has impacted his life, as well as shares about his personal love of giving his time to positively impact the community he calls home.
Kody is a high school coach, teacher and leader of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He cares more about the students than the win and on this episode he shares how he practically shares his faith. He leads by example in an environment where he can’t always talk about his faith, but he can live it.
Grace does the hard work of personal growth and living a life that pleases the Lord. Her testimony is that God uses ordinary people willing to live life His way and does the extraordinary through them. In this episode, Grace offers five prayers that will change your life.
Join us in a two-part conversation as we go deeper with Yuri Huntington on hearing from the Holy Spirit. Yuri has seen real-life miracles and is passionate about breaking generational curses. Her powerful testimonies and practical insight will empower you to seek more of God’s Presence.
Check out last week's episode, The Balance of Moving and Waiting with the Lord, with Yuri to hear part one of this conversation.
Yuri is from California but moved to Texas. She prayed for a husband for 14 years, trusting in His promise to her of preaching to the nations. Now, Yuri and her husband are in another waiting season with the Lord. Her relationship with the Lord is inspiring. Listen to part one of this two-part conversation with Yuri!
Jesus came not to bring peace but to be peace. And because of Him we can have eternal peace with God. Kaitlin and Darbi wrap up this advent series by discussing biblical peace and how we can have it.
No matter what your real life circumstances are with your earthly dad, chances are at some point, you’ve struggled seeing God as a good Father. But He is. He’s constant and consistent and He wants you to trust Him today.
We’re continuing to get to know our Lord as a Mighty God this week. His power is what qualifies Him as the only true God. He’s mighty in our mess and worthy of our time and trust.
The Say So girls often talk about the significance of the cross but the birth of Christ is just as important. Prepare your hearts this holiday season with Kaitlin & Darbi as they teach from the Bible.
ReYou - a God idea, a coaching and counseling strategy to make mental wellness a practical and obtainable option that’s also fun. Listen to this conversation where Kaitlin interviews Darbi and Tina about their new adventure with the Lord called ReYou Coaching and Counseling.
Kaitlin and Darbi sat with a redeemed therapist to have a conversation about her personal journey with mental health and how God redeemed her story and gave her a greater purpose in it as a profession.
Most people will struggle with some type of mental health issue, if not personally, then with someone they love. Kurtis talks about his own experience and what role he believes the global church should play in helping with this crisis.
You don’t always get both. Kaitlin & Darbi discuss biblical examples and share some of their own experiences with the leadership opportunities they’ve had.
What’s the difference?! Because it matters. Kaitlin and Darbi start a conversation about a hard topic. Stay tuned for this two-part series on understanding anointing and how to steward it.
We hear the term “calling” but what is it and how do you know what yours is? In this episode, the girls discuss what this means to them and how they are currently walking out their calling.
We make our plans but the Lord determines our steps. Things don’t always go the way we plan but with God, they turn out better than we imagined. Listen to how Ryan married his high school girlfriend, had twin daughters and become a doctor in a small town.
Greatness is not what you have, it’s what you give. Mike Green shares his testimony on coming to know Jesus and how it influenced the legacy he wants to leave.
He’s in the people business, from business owner to land owner to building the next generation and leaving a legacy of faith. Layne has lived a life of faith and has so much wisdom to share on how he’s walked it out. Don’t miss it.
Lost then found. Pastor for 26 years and now running for County Judge. Check out this episode to hear why and how Joe continues to walk by faith even when the path is unclear.
Kaitlin’s other half finally joins Say So to talk about how he reflects the light of Jesus in business, family and in the community. Consistency and second chances are a big part of Mason's story. Tune in to hear why.
Adam Anderle: a man who practices what he preaches and wants others to see the love of Jesus through his actions. Listen to this week’s episode and learn the ways Adam has developed small daily disciplines that make him an effective disciple for the Lord.
Jack kicks off Season 2 with some great tips and a lot of laughs! He's a business man, local city council member, church supporter and Christ follower. Join us to hear how God redeemed Jack’s story and is just getting starting at 66-years-old.
Kaitlin and Darbi wrap up Season One of Say So Podcast by recalling some of their favorite conversations and make some announcements about next season!
Simple. Faith. Marlee shares about how leading worship, her quiet times, listening to the Holy Spirit and loving her generation are all parts of living out simple faith.
She’s all in for Jesus but it’s cost her everything. Addy’s story includes a parent in prison, a broken heart, a call to ministry and her passion to see her generation pursue the Lord like never before.
A defining moment can change your whole life for the good, if you define the moment instead of letting the moment define you. Check out this episode for Noah’s insight and testimony.
Kaitlin tells all in this episode about her past dreams and new hopes, the kind of friend she thinks she is, and what lesson she is learning right now.
You asked and Darbi answers. From her daily schedule to the secret of her confidence, get to know Darbi on a new level.
Whether you’re in a season of waiting, resting or taking steps with lots of action, obeying the Lord can be harder than it sounds. Kaitlin and Darbi share what their current time with the Lord looks like and how it’s affecting their purpose in this season.
Going deep is hard; it’s messy and it’s scary. Most people never go deeper with the people in their lives, whether from busyness, fear or just lack of knowing how. But, what are we missing out on when we avoid the risk of intimacy?
Ever wonder what a real weekend with Kaitlin and Darbi looks like? Trying to walk the talk can be harder than it sounds. Join us in conversation as we show you behind-the-scenes of our Memorial Day weekend.
When recapping the last five weeks of interviews, we’ve learned that there is so much power in our testimonies; power for us and power for others. There's power to push back darkness and overcome evil in our lives. Are you willing to share your story?
Our friend, Tina, joins the podcast to share about her journey in the healing process. She talks about how the struggles she faced earlier in life have helped her to become a healer to others in their lives.
At 23-years-old, Payton shares her testimony of how the religious foundation of her youth became a real relationship with Jesus when she chose to face the consequences from the sin choices in her life. She shares about her encounter with Jesus and how it has changed everything. He was faithful to meet, forgive and love her right where she was, and now, she's seeing the fruit of surrender.
Kaitlin and Darbi interview Erika Schmidt, a wife and stay-at-home-mom to four daughters, who works in home health and volunteers all the time, everywhere. As Erika tells her story, we see how it's not really about what you do, but that in whatever you do, do it for the Lord.
In this week's episode, we interviewed singer/songwriter/worship leader, Drew Schlup. As we get to know Drew, we learn that God can use even the hardest seasons for our good. Drew talks all about how faithfulness in God can propel you into the next season.
Candess Bryant shares how her big dreams are coming true in the small town she grew up in. It was a surprise to her but not to God. Listen to her story about the faith steps it took to surrender the plans she had and trust God for His purpose.
It’s important but sometimes it’s painful. Let’s chat about the Church, the Body of Christ. What is it and why care about it? Especially when it’s just so hard sometimes.
The words we speak, the actions we take - it's all a reflection of the condition of our heart. So, what's your heart saying about you?
Some of us are inspired by beauty or music, some by conversations or people. Whatever it is that spurs you on, make time for those things! And then be an inspiration to others. We hope this week’s episode inspires you to make time for the things you’re passionate about and then multiply it with the people in your life.
Sometimes we get so busy doing things for the Lord, we forget to do things with Him. This week’s episode is all about having fun! Kaitlin & Darbi discuss how they have fun, why it’s important and how to keep fun in your life. Sometimes girls, and God, really do just wanna have fun!
No one wants pain but what if the pain in our life is exactly what gets us to our purpose? Everyone experiences hurt or suffering at some point and we believe how you steward that pain matters to God. Join us for a conversation about trusting the Lord to bring purpose out of our pain.
Not all conversations can be easy, but it doesn’t mean we should avoid the hard ones. On today’s episode, Kaitlin & Darbi chat about the hard talks that need to happen in our lives, both with God and people so that we can grow and be healthier. They give examples and some practical tips to survive the conversations we can’t avoid.
It’s impossible that offense will never come; that’s what the Bible says, but we don’t have to stay offended. In a culture where everyone claims to not be offended but everyone actually is much of the time, chat with us about living free from the trap of offense.
We're wrapping up the Ship Series! If you're dating, in a serious relationship or married, have you thought about how eternity-purposed your relationship is? Are you doing good for the Kingdom of God together? In this episode, Darbi and Kaitlin talk about what God has shown them through their own marriages.
Covenant Friendships - what are they? They are the kinds of friendships that can stand the test of time. Sometimes, they require hard conversations. Sometimes, they require sacrifice. Sometimes, they're even a little costly...but in order for something to have any value, there has to be a cost involved. The reward of a life-long friendship, devoted to the Lord is unlike any other. Are you in a covenant friendship?
God is our Healer, but relationships can help heal us because God uses people through confession, prayers and love in action. May we have and be the kind of friends that get others closer to Jesus - the One who can heal our bodies, hearts and minds.
Friendships. They don’t look like they did when we were kids. Or do they? Let’s think quality over quantity. Kaitlin & Darbi discuss the qualities we should look for in a friend and how to find & keep good ones. "Birds of a feather flock together..." Who are you flying with?
God is speaking but can you hear Him? What does He sound like? We know His voice when we know Him. It takes time and it comes from a personal relationship. Today, we discuss some practical and spiritual elements that will help you hear the voice of God.
Sometimes in life, you bake a cake even though you can’t be the one to eat it. So you just stare at it... And while you might be saying "no" to the cake, you’re saying "YES" to willpower, to health, to self-control. We need to get some grit and say no to some good things so that we can say yes to better things.
Miranda Michael joins us on this episode and she shares why & how she came to a moment of quitting her job to stay at home. She talks about raising her two boys, her new life at home and what she’s expecting next.
Have you wanted to have a quiet time but have no idea what that really even means or looks like on a daily basis? On this episode, we answer all the questions about starting, having and growing your time with the Lord including journaling, reading the Bible and the challenges of maintaining this habit.
In the last episode of 2021, Darbi and Kaitlin talk all about having a "word" for the year. What does it mean? Why would you have one? They talk about their words for 2021 and what their word for 2022 will be.
When we take time to reflect on things we’ve lost or fears we’ve conquered, we see the places God really moved in our lives. So as we refocus on things that inspire and motivate us, or dreams that keep us up at night, we move into a new year with more hope and faith than we had before. Get ready for 2022 with us!
Who is at the center of your plans - God or yourself? We’ve all been in situations where we thought we knew better than God, but we have to learn to trust Him in every circumstance. This season, shift your focus to get a glimpse or a fresh perspective of His good plans by making room to know Him better.
Are you sitting around in a spiritual waiting room, hoping help comes soon, or are you serving, waiting on others and living with purpose as you wait for the Lord? Stewardship in God’s world isn’t just about money. It’s time, gifts and people. You can be getting ready for the answers to your prayers as you wait. Be intentional. Be found faithful in the day-to-day moments. Learn to wait well with us, won’t you?
Darbi and Kaitlin sit down with their good friend, Katy, to chat all about what God has been doing in and through her family lately. Katy is a wife to Cody, a mom to River and an elementary school teacher. She shares about how God woke her and her husband up from a dormant Christian life to an exciting, purpose-filled every day.
How do you deal with conflict? Have you settled for external peace but are filled with internal chaos? Does peace with others mean settling for yourself? Sometimes having a heavenly peace means you've got to fight for it.
How do you balance everything? Managing marriage, jobs, parenting, ministry, and is it even possible? Insecure, who me?! Yes! We all are. On this episode, we uncover the myths and truths about a balanced life and insecurity.
Darbi and Kaitlin chat about the latest from daily life. From laundry stacked to the ceiling, baby boogers on the kitchen counter and life lessons from hitchhiking - it's a life update!
We don’t just need the Bible, we need other believers. We grow faster and stronger when we grow together. Spiritual maturity shows up in relationships. Isolation can breed deceitfulness. Don’t do life alone! Join Darbi & Kaitlin as they talk about the relationships in their lives and how they’ve helped them grow up.
In this episode, Darbi and Kaitlin talk about the importance of the roots in our lives. Everything about who we are comes from somewhere and it's really important to know if it's healthy or unhealthy. They discuss the importance of recognizing a root issue, the willingness to uproot it and the desire to want to plant a new, healthy, Godly thing in its place.
Ever felt like you were going around the same mountain again and again, and you’re just sick of it?! Well, it’s time to go past that mountain! This week, Kaitlin & Darbi discuss how to move beyond the hurt and issues in our lives that can keep us stuck. As we learn to heal and move past these obstacles, we discover there is more in Jesus. And more is good when it’s with Him.
As Kaitlin & Darbi navigate through turning their expectations of the Lord into an expectancy for the Lord, they learn there must be an undoing of themselves. They discover that maybe the breaking of them is actually the making of them because as they surrender their strengths, God gives them His perfect grace and plan for their lives.
Your thoughts have a lot of power. What you think about becomes what you believe, and what you believe becomes who you are. In this episode, Kaitlin talks about what she learned from two weeks at home with Covid. She shares that when you seek to know why something is happening, while believing it's happening for a purpose, you realize that every experience has the ability to strengthen your faith.
When you make it a priority to get in God’s Presence, He will give you His power. This week, Kaitlin and Darbi recap their weekend in Nashville at a conference and how making time to hear from the Lord has fired them up. “God honors risk takers,” “a disciple is marked by discipline,” and “make celebration a habit,” are just a few of the powerful lessons they discuss in order to put them into practice.
It’s not always easy being a light in a dark world. The Bible tells us that if we live in the light, then we’ll love others and obey God, but sometimes choosing to love and obey is the hardest choice. Overcoming sin in our own lives helps us to have grace and truth for others as they tackle sin in their own lives. We’re all in this battle of light versus dark together. On this week’s episode, Kaitlin and Darbi discuss practical ways to be light bearers for the Lord.
The best yeses lead us toward our purpose and the best noes guard our path. As Darbi & Kaitlin look back at the yeses that led them to where they are today, they share how they've learned some important lessons along the way. God is always faithful, there's a big difference in urgent choices and vital choices and sometimes, it is necessary to make a choice a non-choice in your life.
Sometimes, the next faith step we should take is unclear. You know you want more, but you're unsure what to do. Darbi and Kaitlin talk about the importance of taking a step in faith, regardless if it's big or small. While you’re walking out your faith, you discover it’s also your purpose too. They share how starting the Say So Podcast is a faith step all in its own.