In this episode, Ryan Dawn Holland and Amber Ginter Johnson dive into the intersection of faith and mental health. Amber vulnerably shares her own journey with anxiety within a Christian context, offering wisdom on what it looks like to hold both faith and struggle at the same time.

Together they explore: ✨ The nuances of anxiety and the importance of naming our emotions without shame ✨ How prayer and community can support mental wellness ✨ What passages like “Do not worry” really mean

✨ God's intentions for us in our fears and worries

The conversation ends with a heartfelt prayer for listeners, reminding us that it’s okay to seek help—and that God meets us with compassion right where we are.

For more from Amber, follow her on Instagram ⁠@amberginterauthor⁠ or visit ⁠amberginter.com⁠.

This week, I’m joined by ⁠@pieterlvalk⁠, licensed counselor, ministry leader, and cofounder of a modern Christian monastery, for a conversation that challenges what we’ve been taught about singleness. We talk about: 💬 The difference between common and vocational singleness 🏠 Why celibacy doesn’t have to mean isolation 🧭 How to discern your calling without rushing it 🤝 Practical ways to build true community as a single Christian 👨‍💻 The difference between loneliness and aloneness 🙏 And if God alone is really enough If you’ve ever felt alone in your singleness, unsure of your future, or just hungry for deeper connection—this one’s for you.

You can find more work from Pieter L. Volk by following him on instagram @pieterlvalk, checking out his ⁠resource links⁠, or following @nashvillefamilyofbrothers.

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In this solo episode, Ryan Dawn takes listeners into the story of Abraham — not the highlight reel, but the quiet, difficult years of waiting between promise and fulfillment. With honesty and depth, she explores how desire, when unmet or delayed, can shape our spiritual lives — sometimes deepening our devotion, other times becoming distorted into idols.

Drawing from biblical narrative and personal reflection, Ryan shares how God uses seasons of delay to transform us — not just our circumstances. She unpacks why we often want "Abraham results" without "Abraham waiting," and how surrendering control can lead to deeper intimacy with God.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in between what God spoke and what you're actually seeing — this episode is a reminder that your waiting isn’t wasted.

✨ Topics covered:

• Why God gives promises, not plans
• The difference between desire and idolatry
• How control can quietly take over our faith
• Building altars to God instead of to our wants
• What our waiting reveals about our hearts

Scripture-rich, deeply reflective, and honest — this is for anyone walking through a long season of longing.