When God Cancels Your Plans
Have you ever felt like you were doing exactly what God wanted… only for everything to fall apart?
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, I’m sharing the story of our annual mission trip to Mexico getting cancelled at the last minute—and the unexpected mix of disappointment, relief, guilt, and confusion that followed.
Because this wasn’t God saying no to something reckless…
this was God saying no to something good.
I talk a lot about trusting God when He cal…
The Gospel According to a Fork
A fork tattoo sounds ridiculous — until you know the story.
This episode explores spiritual markers, obedience that looks foolish from the outside, and how we remember who we are when we are fully aligned with God.
Hard Fought Hallelujahs: When Redemption Makes Us Uncomfortable
The internet has been buzzing about Jelly Roll and his bold, public expressions of faith. Some are celebrating it. Others are questioning it. And as the comments rolled in, I found myself asking a deeper question:
Why do we get so uncomfortable when someone’s redemption is loud?
This episode isn’t about deciding whether someone else’s faith is real. It’s about examining our own heart posture when transformation doesn’t look polished, quiet, or fully finished.
Why do w…
Feeling Fake: Christian Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like your growth looks fake?
Like you’re trying on a version of yourself that doesn’t quite fit yet — especially in your faith?
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, we’re unpacking what it really means to feel like an imposter after salvation. What if that awkward tension isn’t fraudulence… but formation? What if the discomfort isn’t hypocrisy… but growth?
We’ll talk about:
The difference between justification and sanctification
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Borrowed Faith: Moving Beyond Inherited Faith
What happens when someone asks you, “What do you believe?”
And you realize your answer sounds more like something you were taught than something you’ve actually wrestled with?
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, we talk about borrowed faith—the beliefs we inherit, absorb, and repeat without ever examining whether they’ve become our own. Inspired by a candid conversation with my 12-year-old, this episode explores why faith was never meant to be inherited, rehearsed, or ou…
The "T" Word: Faith, Money, & Trust
Money talk in church can feel awkward—sometimes even triggering. So when the topic of tithing comes up, many of us tune out, tense up, or carry baggage from past experiences that didn’t feel great.
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, we’re talking about the “T” word without pressure or guilt. This isn’t an offering message—it’s an honest conversation about why money has so much power over our hearts, what Scripture actually says about generosity, and how tithing is less abo…
Does it Still Count? When Faith Arrives at the Last Second
What happens when faith shows up at the finish line?
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, I wrestle out loud with a question that makes many of us uncomfortable: Does faith still count if it comes at the very end? What if belief feels fear-driven, half-formed, or like a last-ditch attempt to avoid the unknown? And what do we do with the tension between grace and fairness?
Inspired by a recent conversation about death-bed conversions, this episode walks through script…
Bible Study Without the Shame: Why One Plan Doesn't Fit Every Faith
Bible study wasn’t meant to feel like a performance.
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, we talk honestly about how to study the Bible in real life — whether you’re God-curious, trying to start reading the Bible for the first time, struggling to stay consistent with Bible study, or looking to go deeper in Scripture without burning out.
If Bible study has ever left you feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or convinced you’re doing it wrong, this conversation is for you. We e…
The Miracle We Didn't Ask For: When God Uses Pressure to Bring Freedom
What if God doesn’t remove the enemy — but uses it?
In this episode, we slow down in Exodus 14, where the Israelites are trapped between the Red Sea and the army chasing them. It’s the moment when escape feels impossible, fear feels loud, and God’s plan feels confusing.
We talk about:
Why God sometimes leads us into uncomfortable places on purpose
What it means when the pressure doesn’t disappear
How protection can come before deliverance
Why t…
The Christmas Story... Well, kind of
The first Christmas wasn’t cozy. It wasn’t quiet. And it definitely wasn’t planned.
In this bonus episode, I retell the Christmas story as it might unfold today—full of interruptions, uncertainty, and ordinary people navigating an extraordinary moment. It’s a reminder that faith doesn’t require perfect timing or polished circumstances. God entered the chaos then, and He still enters it now.
If your Christmas feels a little loud, a little messy, or a little unfinished, you’re …
Now What? Living With What God Reveals
What happens after God reveals something you can’tignore?
In this episode, we’re talking about the uncomfortable middle space that follows conviction and clarity — the place where the mask comes off, but the new version of you hasn’t fully formed yet.
This episode explores what the Bible and real life teach usabout identity after revelation, why God doesn’t rush transformation, and how to live honestly without scrambling to fix yourself or perform spiritual growth. We talk ab…
Reveal: Because Pretending Everything's Fine Isn't Working
This year’s word isn’t about hustling harder, setting unrealistic resolutions, or pretending everything’s fine.
It’s REVEAL.
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, Rachael talks about why the things we hide—out of fear, shame, or “I’m fine” energy—end up having way more power than they should. From faith struggles and burnout to unspoken fears and old patterns, hiding might feel safer… but it’s also exhausting.
With humor, honesty, and biblical grounding, this …
Awkward Prayers Anonymous: Unpolished. Unfiltered. Heard.
Ever prayed a prayer so messy, rambling, or unintentionally hilarious that you wished heaven didn’t have playback? Welcome to Awkward Prayers Anonymous — the episode for anyone who has ever stuttered through a sentence, forgotten what they were saying mid-prayer, or worried their prayer sounded more like a chaotic voice memo than a holy moment.
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, we unpack the truth about prayer:
It doesn’t have to be polished to be powerful. It doesn’t …
Holy in the Hurry: Finding Faith in a World That Won't Chill
Is your soul sprinting while your faith is wheezing behind you, begging for a water break? Same.
In this episode of Faith It ‘Til You Make It, Rachael gets real about the chaos of busy seasons—when your calendar is full, your brain is fried, and your spirit feels like it’s barely hanging on. From the guilt we carry over spiritual inconsistency to the micro-moments that can re-anchor us to God’s peace, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their “quiet time” was just a rushed whi…
Obedience Isn't Obligation
Obedience—it’s a word that can make even seasoned believers squirm. Too often we hear it and think rules, restrictions, obligation. But what if obedience is actually an invitation into deeper trust, freedom, and transformation?
In this episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, Rachael unpacks the true meaning of obedience in scripture, showing how it’s rooted in relationship, not legalism. From Abraham’s leap of faith to Peter’s shaky steps on the water, we’ll explore how obedience revea…
Holy Hesitations
Ever felt that subtle nudge in your spirit—the one you conveniently ignore? In this episode of Faith It 'Til You Make It, we’re diving deep into the world of spiritual red flags, or as I like to call them, “Holy Hesitations.” These aren’t the dramatic, neon-sign moments; they’re the quiet whispers from God.
We’ll unpack what Holy Hesitations really are, why we tend to ignore them, and how those tiny convictions are often divine nudges toward growth. From selective conviction to …
Salvation, Sanctification, & Surrender
In this episode of Faith It Til You Make It, we unpack the wild ride that begins the moment you say yes to Jesus. From the trash-bag honesty of salvation to the diamond-in-the-rough grind of sanctification, this episode dives deep into what it really means to be set apart, stretched, and spiritually refined. Through personal stories, pruning analogies, and a whole lot of grace, we explore how surrender turns struggle into partnership and how God’s shaping work is never wasted—even when it fe…
Anointing and Appointing
In this episode, Rachael explores the journey of faith through the lens of the biblical story of David, emphasizing the difference between being anointed and appointed. She shares her personal experiences in ministry, the challenges of waiting for God's timing, and the importance of remaining faithful and prepared during the waiting period. Rachael encourages listeners to trust in God's process and to recognize that their anointing serves a greater purpose beyond themselves.
Relationship vs. Religion
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood dynamics in the Christian faith: the difference between religion and relationship.
Rachael shares personal stories—from awkward youth group encounters to Harry Potter-induced church trauma—and how those moments shaped her journey toward an authentic connection with God.
You’ll hear how trust, communication, and giving form the foundation of a thriving relationship with Jesus, and how religion, when right-sized, …
Peace Over Pettiness
This episode, we wrestle with the tension between spiritualgrace and lowercase petty—especially in the wild world of social media. From Holy Spirit seatbelt moments to ugly crying on the couch, this episode is all about finding peace in the petty. This episode is for anyone who’s ever typed a message they didn’t send, struggled to love someone who misunderstood them, or felt the tension between truth and tenderness. Sometimes the most powerful witness is restraint—and that grace isn’t weakne…