Authentic , honest conversations about life. From faith to family to culture. We'll talk about it with humor and tears.
Latest episodes
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42 min
What's Happening?: Confronting Rape Culture and Other Violence in our Schools
Host Tracy reacts to recent disturbing stories — Timberline High Schools alleged Snapchat threats, the Cornell cases, and rising school violence — and calls for community action to…
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38 min
I Am Jane Doe: Speaking out against Rape Culture
Tracy returns to discuss the Cornell 7 case, sexual assault, and the harmful effects of victim-blaming. She examines post-incident texts, trauma responses, and why intoxication nul…
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35 min
Why Can't We Be Friends?
As we approach the mid-term elections, I felt it was a good time to repost this episode. Let our faith inform our politics, but don't allow politics to co-opt your faith. Why are w…
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37 min
A Friendly Ramble
It's been a busy week or two! Today Tracy talks about celebrity deaths, the impact of our own lives and various things going on.
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50 min
When the Marriage Bed is Defiled: A Look at Coercive Sex and Marital Rape
Today we tackle the difficult topic of coercive sex and marital rape within a marriage. What does consent look like, and is it given for life when we say, "I do"? Host Tracy fleshe…
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41 min
Trial By Fire: Losing a Home to Fire
Tracy shares her personal experience losing a home to fire while caring for a newborn recovering from open-heart surgery, exploring the unique grief, PTSD triggers during fire seas…
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48 min
Find Your Why: From Counseling Intake to Career Clarity
Host Tracy reflects on her varied work history — from intake coordinator in a counseling office to healthcare roles and starting a podcast — and explains how understanding your ide…
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39 min
Holding Tears: Finding Faith After Infant Loss
In this episode Tracy shares honest reflections after the loss of her son Tucker—talking about telling children the truth, Scripture that comforted her, imagining loved ones welcom…
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54 min
Infant Loss: My Sweet Tucker
TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS, STILLBIRTHToday I share my Tucker's birth story and some of the things that helped me navigate that loss. Resources: From Grief to Glory: Spiritual Jo…
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54 min
An Empathetic Witness: A Helping Hand with Trauma
Today we're talking about trauma and how we can help someone as they experience traumatic events. We'll do a "fly-over" on trauma and talk about how being an empathetic witness can…
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52 min
The Importance of Lament
Today we continue our conversation about suffering by looking at the importance of lament in our healing process. Scriptures referenced from the ESV Bible copyright 2002 by Crosswa…
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33 min
Job's Friends: A Fresh Takeaway
Today we're looking at Job's friends. We'll look not only at what they did wrong, but what they did right and what we can learn from them.
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43 min
Be An 11: Suffering in the Life of a Christian
Today we talk about part of the purpose that suffering has in the life of a believer. The workout it gives our faith and keeping our eyes on Jesus as we walk through suffering.
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40 min
Who Is My Neighbor? When the Church Passes By
Host Tracy reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–35) and challenges the church to stop ignoring those in need—especially survivors of abuse, the hurting, and th…
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39 min
Guard Your Heart: From Reaction to Reason
In this episode Tracy shares personal updates, reflects on a viral little-league confrontation between a coach and a teenage umpire, and explores how Christian culture often trains…
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45 min
When Inclusion Meets Faith: Practical Steps for Churches
Host Tracy explores how churches can meaningfully welcome and support individuals and families with special needs, combining personal experience, Scripture, and practical accommoda…
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A Helping Hand, Loving and Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence
Today we're discussing DV, and practical ways the church can support and help survivors. Resources:The article, "Here's How Your Church can Help Survivors of DV" by Maryclare Beche…
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43 min
Uncharitable Faith vs. Loving Like Jesus
Today we're going to talk about the importance of not judging those who look, think or believe differently than we do. How did Jesus treat people? How do we emulate him? Are we wil…
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43 min
Pray or Do? Sharing Our Faith
Today I'll be talking about how we share our faith. We'll touch on Calvinism vs. Arminianism, and not needing a "formula" to share our faith. Scriptures shared in today's episode:J…
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36 min
Always Be Humble and Kind
Today we explore being humble and kind and the importance of apologies.