This week, I’m sharing a short personal update to let you know I’m stepping away for a few weeks to grieve the unexpected loss of my mom. Even in grief, I’m holding onto the hope we have in Christ: death does not have the final word. My mom is with Jesus, and because Christ is risen, I can grieve deeply while still holding onto the promise of resurrection. I look forward to sharing more about my mom, her legacy of hospitality and generosity, and what God is teaching me through this season. Th...

It's easy to tell ourselves, "I'm just in a busy season." But what if our greatest struggle isn't busyness; it's priorities? In this episode, I share a powerful moment from a recent Bible study that challenged the way I think about intimacy with Christ. Together, we'll explore Jesus' invitation in John 15 to abide in Him and His example of regularly withdrawing to spend time with the Father. If you've felt spiritually dry, distracted, or like you've been waiting for the "right time" to reconn...

How do we cultivate biblical discernment in a world filled with competing voices?In this episode, we journey through Psalm 1 to discover that discernment is more than making wise decisions; it's learning to distinguish truth from error, righteousness from wickedness, and God's wisdom from the world's by delighting in His revealed Word. Together, we'll explore what threatens discernment, how it is cultivated, what it produces in the life of a believer, and practical ways to grow in wisdom thro...

Have you ever felt like God was asking you to take a step of faith before showing you what comes next? In this episode, I share what God has been teaching me in a season of uncertainty as I step away from my full-time job without knowing exactly where He's leading next. Together, we'll look at Hebrews 11:8–10 and the life of Abraham to discover that faith isn't built on having all the answers; it's built on trusting the character of God. If you're waiting for direction, wrestling with uncerta...

When the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) made headlines over women in pastoral ministry, social media quickly filled with opinions, assumptions, and strong reactions. But as followers of Christ, how should we respond when theological disagreements arise? In this episode, we use the recent SBC conversation as a case study to explore how Christian leaders can become the kind of leader who handles God's Word faithfully and God's people graciously. My prayer is that this conversation equips you...

In this episode, we're returning to Scripture to discover Jesus' definition of leadership. Together, we'll explore why biblical leadership is different and why it matters for women serving in ministry. This episode also marks a new chapter for The Upstream Pursuit. While our heart remains the same, we'll be more intentional about helping women serving in ministry grow in Christ-like character, leadership skills and ministry rhythms. In this episode, you'll learn: Why leadership must be ...

In the final episode of the "But As For You" series, Chris Benites and I unpack 1 Timothy 6:12–16 as Paul calls Timothy to take hold of eternal life, keep the faith, and live in anticipation of Christ's return. Together, we explore why the return of Jesus brings both hope and self-examination, what it reveals about our relationship with God, and how eternal life begins not someday in heaven, but today through knowing Christ. We also share practical encouragement for anyone who feels spiritual...

In this episode of the "But As For You" series, my friend Chris Benites and I turn our attention to the second half of 1 Timothy 6:11 and talk about the pursuits Paul places before Timothy. But rather than treating these as a checklist of virtues to strive for, we explore how every one of them is ultimately found in Christ Himself. If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review? It helps more women in ministry find the show and be encouraged in their walk w...

What are the things Christians have normalized that Paul might have told Timothy to flee from? In this episode of the "But As For You" series, Chris Benites and I continue our conversation through 1 Timothy 6:11 by examining some of the attitudes and behaviors that have become common in today's Christian culture. Along the way, Chris becomes increasingly convinced that I'm asking questions designed to get him cancelled, which leads to plenty of laughter as we tackle some serious topics. Toget...

In this episode, Chris Benites and I begin unpacking 1 Timothy 6:11 with Paul’s powerful words: “But as for you… flee these things.” Together, we talk about what “these things” mean. We talk about “as for you” moments in discipleship, and what it truly means to flee from destructive patterns and pursuits. Chris also shares part of his testimony and how fleeing from his old life became part of finding victory in Jesus. If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a revie...