Get Ready With God
The daily devotional podcast to help you see divinity in every day!
Episodes
How do you raise kids with faith when you're not even sure what you believe yourself? Even if you've deconstructed your faith, maybe there are some core pieces (like knowing you're loved, that service matters, that you belong somewhere) that are still worth passing on as a starting point.
I'm diving into why those dark moments when you can't hear or feel God are so painful, and sharing what's helped me - like looking for historical evidence, trying new ways to connect, and sometimes just accepting His silent presence. My wise neighbor told me about grief: "nothing helps until something does, so try everything" - and I think the same applies to finding God in the silence.
You know how you can't go from walking around the block to running a marathon overnight? I'm talking about how building spiritual capacity works exactly the same way - you need a comfortable "base pace" (for me it's prayer on hikes) and then you slowly add harder things instead of jumping from atheist to following every religious rule. If you're trying to figure out where you're at with faith, give yourself permission to start whe...
Can we talk about how emotional regulation is actually a spiritual practice? I'm diving into why I think we've gotten it twisted that you have to be moved to tears or have BIG emotions to feel connected to God - like what if He's actually speaking to you in those calm, neutral moments? If you're someone who rarely cries during spiritual moments and wondered if something's wrong with you, this one's for you.
Okay but like... does everything actually happen for a reason or are we just trying to make ourselves feel better when life gets messy? I'm diving into this big question because honestly, I don't think everything happens for a reason BUT I do think we can assign our own meaning to things (especially the painful stuff) and that's actually pretty powerful. My mantra is "it's more fun to believe" and sometimes choosing to find purpose...
Today I'm talking about how we can't always wait for someone to come rescue us from the awkward - sometimes we gotta create our own belonging by just showing up as ourselves, even when it's scary. What if we stopped waiting for permission to belong and just decided we already do?
It's more empowering to quietly live in alignment than to make proclamations for public consumption during our messy middle. Let your life be evidence enough—let your peace be the proof.
Today I want you to look for divinity in yourself—have you ever felt unlovable, even by God? Your worth is fixed through divine creation—you'll do good and bad things, but that doesn't change your value as God's child. Try on the belief that you're worthy of His love, serve someone else as a channel for God's love, and experiment with receiving it yourself.
Despite having more on my plate than ever, I'm not miserable! Looking back at my chaotic career path, every "terrible ending" was actually a necessary step to where I am now. When divinely guided choices end badly, it feels like betrayal, but one thing always leads to the next even when we can't see it. Maybe you don't know what's next in the best possible way.
When someone's life choices make you angry or judgmental, that's actually about YOU, not them! Our triggers reveal our insecurities and shifting values—recently someone close to me left religion and it tormented me because I was using them to validate my own path. When living differently than those around us, we need God-guided confidence in our values, not validation from others. Use your triggers as soul-searching invitations—the...
There's a difference between being an actual victim and victim mentality. Real harm (abuse, loss, institutional failures) isn't your fault, but staying trapped in blame keeps you miserable. An atheist once told me to own my choices after leaving religion—life-changing! Jesus makes accountability less scary because His partnership heals us even when we're wrong. Ask God: "Where's my accountability?" Freedom comes through taking resp...
My 3-year-old Sophie is snuggling with me today (perfect timing for this topic!). My friend shared something profound: relief often doesn't come in our darkest closet-floor moments—it comes after we somehow get back up and keep trying. When I look back at my lowest points, I couldn't feel God then, but now I see He was carrying me through pain so deep that even divine help felt absent. Gather evidence from your own life of when rel...
With endless spiritual resources, I sometimes replace my own investment in God with other people's content! While podcasts are great, nothing replaces YOUR relationship with the divine. Living differently than those around you requires personal divine guidance. After a year in AA with people of all belief systems, the common thread was: personal relationship with a higher power matters most. Pick something simple and sustainable—on...
Let's talk about stopping the gatekeeping of God! We make up rules about where He can be found and what makes us "worthy," but I find God at Chili's over Diet Coke and chips—those booth conversations are sacred! The only requirement for finding Him is seeking Him. You might study your Bible and feel nothing, then feel divinity during an Eminem song (don't ask). Stop putting restrictions on access to God. Be surprised by where He sh...
You've been asking, so here's my honest answer: I choose organized religion right now because it helps me prioritize service and Christ in ways I otherwise wouldn't. I'm not saying it's essential for faith or being good—I've been both in and out of religion twice! But with full-time work and kids in high-demand stages, I don't have extra capacity. Religion gives me built-in community, service opportunities, and worship practices wi...
Sometimes you don't know what you believe until you say it out loud! Sharing beliefs—even before we're sure—can confirm or shift what we think. Whether it's faith, money, or relationships, saying things out loud releases shame and clarifies truth. I know I just said you don't owe declarations, but safe conversations with trusted friends are the experimental lab for building beliefs. Call someone today and practice saying what you t...
Obviously this hit me as a metaphor during a grief walk. A life with no resistance isn't fulfilling—it won't bring depth or teach resilience. Whatever clouds you're facing are likely reflecting your light, even when you can't see it. Don't run from resistance; it's what makes life remarkable. Go look at the sky today and tell me there's no divinity in that!
Sometimes we need breaks from heaviness, and that's healthy coping, not avoidance. When faith questions get overwhelming, you don't have to solve everything RIGHT NOW. You can live in uncertainty, say "I don't know," and take breaks without owing anyone explanations. The big questions will still be there when you're ready to pick them back up.
Let's talk about service with nuance—I'm not advocating for martyrdom! If we want community we need to BE the community. My new mantra: the more I give, the more I'll have to give—it's a divine refill system!
Is prayer real or just fancy wishing? What if our prayers create actual energetic particles that others can pick up? I know I sound crazy with zero evidence, but I've been theorizing about quantum physics and spiritual particles. Maybe prayer isn't about worthiness—maybe it's about aligning ourselves to send and receive mysterious spiritual signals. There's no wrong way to try!
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