What sets great leaders apart in the boardroom, on the field, and in everyday life? According to former MLB pitcher, business leader, and author Pat Combs, it's not just strategy or skill—it’s a deep alignment with Kingdom values.

In this episode, Madi sits down with Pat to talk about what the best leaders know that most Christians tend to forget: that leadership is less about control and more about character. Drawing from his experiences in professional sports, business, and mentoring young adults, Pat unpacks how faithfulness, humility, and integrity shape lasting influence.

You’ll hear stories that challenge hustle culture, confront ego-driven success, and remind us that God's scoreboard looks a whole lot different than ours. If you're leading in any capacity—whether it’s a team, your family, or just yourself—this episode will recalibrate your definition of success and encourage you to lead like Jesus.

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In this episode, Madi returns to the mic after graduating with her master’s degree (woohoo!), wrapping up one of the busiest seasons of her life—school deadlines, job transitions, and all the things in between. As we move into the next room of our series Our Dwelling Place, we're stepping into the office... and asking: Does our work really matter to God?

Whether you’re in a 9-to-5, managing a home, between jobs, or wondering what you’re even called to do—this episode is for you. Madi unpacks why the workplace isn't just a place to earn a paycheck, but a space where God forms us, meets us, and invites us to live on mission.

Tune in for an honest conversation about burnout, calling, showing up with purpose, and why your ordinary work might be more sacred than you think.

How would Paul be using social media? Would he even be using it all?

This week, Madi sits down with Jonah Wiley from The Bible Teacher to talk all things social media: what you’re watching, who you’re following, and how your screen time is shaping your soul. From stewarding your platform to building one that points to Jesus, this episode is a challenge to live on mission, even online.

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Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. Today, we're joined by Mary DeMuth, author, speaker, and host of the Pray Every Day podcast. Mary shares her journey of becoming a prayer warrior—what it’s cost her, how it’s shaped her, and why she still believes in prayer's fierce, transformative power even in the messiness of life. We talk about spiritual fatigue, the tension between hope and heartbreak, and how to keep praying when the answers seem silent.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if their prayers matter.

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Welcome back to Unpolished Faith! This week, we are talking about mentors, who they are, why we need them, and how to stay Christian in a secular workplace.

Hi friend! Welcome back to Unpolished Faith. We are in the middle of Your Dwelling Place, where we talk about the different types of community you need in your life.

Today, we are talking about the mentors who help you find your calling with one of my mentors, Terri Burnett. Terri has helped me over the past few years shape the work of my nonprofit and grow further into who God made me today.

Join us today as we talk about:

• How to discover your unique gifts and talents
• Who should speak into your purpose
• What your purpose is

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Hi friend! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. On the show today, we have Cheryl Luke, Founder and Visionary of Mosaic Life to talk about Intergenerational Discipleship.

Cheryl shares her insights on how communities can bridge generational gaps and cultivate a faith that transcends age. From fostering mentorship relationships to embracing different perspectives, Cheryl emphasizes the importance of passing down wisdom and faith from one generation to the next.

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Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Unpolished Faith. I am so excited to have a show favorite back, Chrissie Dunham. Chrissie has been discipling me for 7+ years now. As part of Your Dwelling Place we are in the Dining Room talking about the Voices that you need in your life. Today, we are talking about discipleship and answering your questions.