Perspectives Into Practice: Real stories, real faith, and practical ways to walk in God’s purpose.

Perspectives Into Practice: Real stories, real faith, and practical ways to walk in God’s purpose.

Perspectives Into Practice is a Christian women’s podcast where faith meets real life. Hosted by Jessica DeYoung, each episode shares powerful testimonies, heartfelt conversations, and practical ways to heal, grow, and walk in God’s purpose. Whether you’re healing from past pain, seeking clarity in your calling, or learning to trust God in every season, this podcast will encourage you to take small, faithful steps toward emotional and spiritual freedom. Join Jessica each week for faith-filled insights, laughter, and stories that remind you of God’s goodness in the middle of real life. Because when we put new perspectives into practice, we begin to live the abundant life God designed for us. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen, learn, and live your faith out loud.

Episodes

November 25, 2025 33 mins

Have you ever found yourself leading people and wondering how to balance compassion with clear boundaries? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my friend Michelle, the wise and humble heart behind the Schoolie Swarm nomad community. We talk about what it really means to lead with grace, make hard decisions with love, and cultivate safe spaces for others, even when it’s messy.

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This week, I sat down with Karol, a faithful and fierce mama whose story is filled with surrender, sacrifice, and the kind of grace you can only find when you’ve come to the end of yourself. She shared the journey of her son Moise, a little boy from Haiti who came into their family for a short medical stay, but stayed for a lifetime of love.

Karol’s story is raw and real. She opened up a...

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This one is tender and full of grace. In today’s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jamie, whose story is one of deep pain met with even deeper healing. We talk candidly about abortion, its emotional and spiritual aftermath, and the transformative power of Jesus to restore what feels broken beyond repair.

In this conversation, we cover:

  • What it's like to carry the hidden weigh...

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In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend Alisa to talk about how one quiet moment in her garage changed everything. At a time when her marriage felt distant and disconnected, God met her with a simple but challenging question: “Are you really not willing to try?”

What followed was a 60-day journey of intentionality, healing, and rediscovering connection. Alisa shares how they moved ...

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October 28, 2025 26 mins

In this heart-deep episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with Shaina, a courageous wife and mama who shares her powerful story of faith after loss. Together, we talk about what it means to keep breathing through heartbreak and how to recognize God’s presence in grief, even when you aren’t looking for Him.

Shaina opens up about losing her first child, the darkness that followe...

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In this episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sit down with my friend Andi for a raw and redemptive conversation about surrender, survival, and the sweetness of God's presence in our darkest moments. Andi shares her deeply personal journey through the pain of divorce and how she learned to stop white knuckling her way through life and instead release control to the One who holds it al...

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In this episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sat down with my new friend Dominika for a heart-to-heart about money, anxiety, and trust. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re trusting God or just trying to survive, this episode will hit home.

Dominika shares how a slow business season tested her faith, but instead of giving in to fear, she chose to lean into trust. What happened next...

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When God says go, even when your body says no, what do you do?
In this deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Lauren, a courageous educator whose life was interrupted by a sudden and unexplained health crisis just as she was stepping into her dream of launching a micro school. Overnight, she lost the ability to walk and speak. But instead of surrendering to fear or giving up, she chos...

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This week on Perspectives Into Practice, I’m joined by my friend Emily, a minister, social worker, mom, and woman of deep, hard-won faith. Emily opens up about the grief of an unexpected miscarriage that unraveled her understanding of God, ministry, and herself. It’s a conversation about loss, doubt, and the deep work of rebuilding an authentic relationship with God.

We talk about how ea...

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I am so excited you're here for this conversation with my dear friend Bethany. This episode is overflowing with wisdom, vulnerability, and hope as we talk through what it looks like to surrender our plans and follow God's call, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Bethany shares her unexpected journey into homeschooling, a path she never imagined taking, and the incredible transformation that f...

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September 16, 2025 21 mins

Have you ever felt called by God, truly called, but still found yourself stuck in the waiting? In this solo episode, I open up about those "yes, but not quite" seasons. These are the times when you're holding onto a promise from God that hasn’t yet come to pass. From my early days in birth work to a surprising call into ministry, I share the deeply personal and sometimes painful journey ...

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In this deeply personal episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sit down with my friend Anna, a strong and faith-filled mama of four, to walk through a journey no parent expects. Her youngest daughter, Josie, lives with complex medical needs, and Anna opens up about everything from the shock of prenatal diagnoses to navigating NICU life, surgeries, and the emotional weight of becoming a...

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In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with my friend Kelsey, host of the Lace with Grace podcast, to talk about what it really means to obey God when it’s uncomfortable. We talk about the tension of being led by the Holy Spirit to speak truth online, even when we know it won’t be popular. Kelsey shares how she’s learned to discern between conviction from God and criti...

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In this episode, I’m joined by my brave, joyful, and deeply resilient daughter, Hadassah. We’re sharing about a season that completely turned our world upside down. What started with sudden sickness led to hospital stays, seven blood transfusions, and a whole lot of fear I never expected to walk through as a mom.

But even in that scary place, God showed up. He met us in the laughter, in ...

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In the second half of this honest conversation, Kristina and I go deeper into the definition of unconditional love, the realities of trauma, and how to set godly boundaries with parents who’ve caused harm. Kristina asks me to reflect on what I hope my children learn about honor, and together they wrestle with what healing looks like through the lens of grace, not guilt.

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How do you honor your father and mother when that relationship has caused deep pain or even abuse? In part one of this powerful two-part conversation, I am joined by my friend Kristina to explore the tension between honoring parents and protecting your heart. We unpack the difference between Old and New Testament teachings, share vulnerable personal stories, and ask bold spiritual questi...

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July 22, 2025 27 mins

In this episode of Perspectives into Practice, I sit down with my dear friend Ashley to talk about something so many of us carry quietly, miscarriage, loss, and the dry, aching seasons that often follow. Ashley vulnerably shares her journey through the heartbreak of pregnancy loss and the unexpected spiritual numbness that came with it.

She opens up about how she struggled to feel God’s ...

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July 15, 2025 32 mins

Have you ever grieved something so deeply that you didn’t know how to move forward? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Danielle, who shares how the sudden loss of her mom opened a door to something entirely new. What started as a pursuit of health and a faith-fueled fitness journey turned into writing a 30-day devotional on grief during one plane ride.

Together, we talk about how...

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Gratitude is easy when life is going well, but what about when it’s not? In this vulnerable and hope-filled conversation, Alana returns to share how choosing gratitude in the hardest seasons has transformed her walk with God. From walking through an unexpected divorce to wrestling with eternal promises, she reminds us that thankfulness isn’t about ignoring pain, it’s about finding God’s ...

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July 1, 2025 28 mins

In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I get to sit down once again with my dear friend Tiffany, and we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—how God shows Himself through creation. Tiffany and her family have visited 48 of the 63 national parks, and their journey is more than just scenic—it’s deeply spiritual. We talk about what it’s like to experience God’s majesty through m...

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