Spirit Led Life

#88: Have you ever noticed how the Enneagram has become a household conversation? People throw out their numbers at dinner parties or in small groups, and suddenly you feel like you know them better. But what if we made motivational gifts just as common?

Now, let me be clear—I’m not here to speak against the Enneagram. In fact, I find it to be a really helpful tool. But I believe motivational gifts give us something unique that we c...

#87 In this month’s reflections episode, I’m sharing the small but powerful shifts that carried me through September — from a surprising breakthrough in my snoring saga to a favorite podcast episode I almost didn’t record.

I’ll talk about how a new workout routine is strengthening more than just my body, how one verse calmed my fear of aging, and how a deep conversation with an old mentor reminded me why I’m so grateful to have Jesu...

#86: Have you ever raised your hand to serve in church, only to feel exhausted, frustrated, or even a little bit bitter afterward? You wanted to help. You wanted to make a difference. But somehow, it didn’t feel like joy—it felt like work. In this episode, we’re talking about why that happens and how to prevent it. I’m sharing why knowing your God-given motivational gift before you volunteer isn’t just a nice idea, it’s essential f...

#85: Have you ever looked around your church—or even your small group—and thought, “Something’s missing here”? Maybe not in a critical way, but in a deeper, spiritual way. Like the body isn’t fully functioning, but you can’t quite name what part is out of alignment?

I think we’ve all felt that. I know I have.

And the more I’ve studied the motivational gifts from Romans 12, the more I believe this: We are not just individuals wired by...

#84: Today’s episode is a little different. It’s not another gift breakdown or personality deep-dive. It’s a heart-to-heart. A bit of a wake-up call. And, honestly, it’s something I’ve been carrying for a long time.

Because here’s the truth:

We talk about purpose.

We talk about calling.

We talk about being the body of Christ.

But very few churches are teaching people how to understand how they were formed by God to function within that ...

#83 There were things that stretched me—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But there were also sweet moments of healing, rest, and clarity. This month brought a long-overdue trip, a change in rhythm, a few unexpected revelations, and even a new go-to coffee order.

In today’s episode, I’m looking back on what supported me this month—what grounded me, challenged me, or helped me reset. I’ll share some personal stories, a few un...

#82: If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still found yourself exhausted, spiritually depleted, or wondering, “Whose life am I even living?”—this conversation is for you.

I invited Dr. Eboni L. Truss back on the podcast because she has such a gift for getting to the root of what’s really going on when high-achieving women hit burnout—and how our motivational gifts can unintentionally fuel that spiral if we’...

#81: Today we’re diving into a question I get asked often: Can your motivational gift actually become your career? We’ll talk about what it looks like when your gift is your full-time work, what it looks like when it’s expressed in a different kind of job, and how God positions us in both situations. I’ll share a story I recently saw in the news that got me thinking about Proverbs 18:16, plus some reflections from my own journey. W...

#80: Today we’re talking about a word that carries a lot of weight in church circles—ministry. For many people, that word brings up images of pulpits, mission trips, or being on staff at a church. And if we’re not doing those things, it can feel like we’re not really in ministry.

But what if that definition is too narrow?

What if ministry isn’t about where you serve, or whether your work is in a church building or a nonprofit, but ab...

#79: In today’s episode, I’m sharing my monthly reflection for July—looking at what supported me in my body, soul, and spirit this month.

Some highlights include a verse God has been speaking to me over and over again, a milestone I celebrated that means more to me than my birthday, and a quote that made me pause and question whether I’ve been resting or just proving.

It’s been a quiet, inward kind of month—but God has been moving i...

#78: I’m so glad you are listening to today’s episode because it is a really special one. July 31st marks 37 years since I gave my life to Jesus. I still remember that moment, and honestly, I had no idea the kind of journey I was stepping into.

So in this episode, I’m taking you back to that day in 1988… but I’m also opening up about what’s changed since then, what I’ve learned, and how I’ve stayed close to God—even when things didn...

#77: You know, for the longest time, I didn’t know there was a difference between your gift, your calling, and your assignment. I thought they were all just interchangeable ways of saying the same thing: what you’re supposed to do with your life. And maybe you’ve thought that too. But they’re not the same. They’re connected—but they serve different roles in your walk with God.

In today’s episode, we’re going to pull those apart a bi...

#76: Have you ever wondered if you’re really walking in the fullness of the gift God placed inside you? Like, you know what your motivational gift is—or maybe you’re just starting to figure it out—but you're not quite sure how to fully live it out.

Maybe you're asking: Am I doing enough with it? Am I missing something? What does it look like to actually maximize this gift and let God use it fully?

Then this episode is for you.

Let’s g...

#75: Have you ever felt like you were using your gift, doing exactly what God wired you to do—but it still didn’t sit right? Maybe the outcome didn’t feel Spirit-led, or the fruit just wasn’t there. In this episode, we’re diving into what it looks like when we operate in our God-given gifts from the flesh versus when we walk in them through the Spirit. We’ll explore biblical wisdom, practical examples, and how to spiritually discer...

#74: Each month, I take time to reflect on what supported me—body, soul, and spirit—so I can recognize how God’s been present in the real, everyday moments.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what June held for me: everything from navigating a health wake-up call and uncovering a sneaky allergy, to wrestling with doubt and watching God reveal the truth in a situation I had to fully surrender.

My prayer is that these reflections give you...

#73: Last episode we explored how our spiritual gifts flow from our spirit—through our conscience, fellowship, and intuition. It was a beautiful reminder that our gifts are not surface-level traits. They come from deep within, from the part of us that connects directly with God.

But this episode, I want to talk about something that quietly shows up in a lot of us after we discover our gift. It’s that voice in our heads that says: "I...

#72: If you joined me last week, we talked about how your motivational gift flows from the soul—how your mind, will, and emotions shape the way your gift shows up in daily life. That conversation stirred up so much good reflection, and today, we’re going even deeper.

This week, we’re talking about how your gift flows from your spirit—that innermost part of you designed for relationship with God.

It’s something that isn’t often taught...

#71: If you caught last week’s episode, you know I spent some time reflecting on how God was working in my body, soul, and spirit throughout the month. That rhythm of tuning into how we’re doing in each area has been so helpful in my own walk with the Lord, and today we’re going to zoom in on one of those parts—your soul—and how it connects to your spiritual gifts.

Specifically, we’re going to explore how your motivational gift flow...

#70: Each month, I take time to reflect on what supported me—body, soul, and spirit—so I can recognize how God has been present in both the ordinary and the unexpected.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what May held for me: everything from unexpected dinner invitations and overdue doctor’s appointments, to launching a new quiz and uncovering some deep emotional truths I didn’t expect to face.

As always, my hope is that these reflectio...