This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Reanna Berry — Jessica’s mom! Reanna shares the powerful story of her journey through colorectal cancer and what it looked like to say yes to faith during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

In this episode, Reanna talks honestly about her journey, the importance of listening to your body, and why getting the care you need — even when it’s uncomfortable — can truly save your life. Procedures like colonoscopies can be easy to put off, but Reanna’s story is a reminder that a little discomfort is worth it.

Jessica also shares what it was like to walk through a health crisis with someone she loves and how holding onto faith made all the difference.

This conversation is real, encouraging, and an important reminder to take care of your health while trusting God through life’s hardest moments.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alondra Gonzalez — former employee of Christ Chapel Galax, current interpreter for the Mount Rogers Health District, and wife — as she shares her deeply personal story of breaking free from the bondage of legalism and a controlling church environment.

Alondra opens up about what it was like to serve faithfully behind the scenes while wrestling with fear, pressure, and spiritual control. With honesty and courage, she walks us through the difficult decision to step away and how that obedience — though painful — led her into a healthier, more authentic relationship with the Lord.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned what they were taught, felt trapped by religious expectations, or wondered if choosing peace meant disappointing people. Alondra reminds us that we are capable of doing incredibly hard things. Obedience isn’t always easy, but when we trust that God goes with us wherever we go — in the good and the uncertain — we can walk forward knowing we will be okay no matter the outcome.

If you’ve ever needed permission to choose freedom, this episode is for you.

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This week we’re sitting down with Steve Ayers — tech pastor, problem-solver, and everyone’s favorite “fix-it” guy — to talk about his unexpected journey into ministry. What started as a willingness to serve turned into a calling he never saw coming.

In this episode, Steve shares how God used the gifts he had already been given — technical skills, creativity, and a servant’s heart — and turned them into tools for Kingdom impact. We talk about surrendered gifts, and how obedience can be scarier than we expect!

And of course… there are a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories sprinkled in. Because if you know Steve, you know things rarely stay boring for long.

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Carrie Davis — wife, mom, and principal at Fancy Gap Elementary — for a conversation that will truly fill your heart.

Carrie shares about her “yes” to God in the middle of what felt like a personal desert season, and how choosing obedience in that place led her into the promises God had waiting on the other side. Her story beautifully parallels the journey of Moses — walking through wilderness, trusting God’s voice, and stepping forward even when it isn’t easy.

We also talk about what it looks like to be a light in the workplace, how to lead with a servant’s heart, and how Carrie intentionally reflects Jesus through her contagious joy. Her faith isn’t just something she talks about — it’s something she lives out in the hallways, meetings, and everyday moments.

This episode will leave your heart full, your perspective refreshed, and your cup overflowing. You won’t want to miss this one.

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Content Advisory: This episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including abortion. Listener discretion is advised.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Erin Cox—kids ministry volunteer, wife, mom, and a deeply rooted member of our community—who brings so much wisdom to the table. Erin shares the powerful story of her miraculous and unexpected pregnancy, and how it became the turning point that led her to start saying no to her own wants and desires and yes to the plans God had placed within her. What followed was a beautiful surrender to God’s way, and a realization that His way is ultimately better—changing the trajectory of her family’s life in ways she never could have imagined. Along the way, we chat about motherhood, marriage, obedience, trust, and what it really looks like to live with open hands before the Lord. You might want to grab a notebook for this one, because some major truth bombs are dropped in today’s episode.

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Season 2 is here—and we’re kicking it off with a conversation that feels like a deep breath and a holy nudge all at once. 🤍

In our first episode of the season, we sit down with Dianna White to talk about her decision to finally get off the fence—no more taking sips of the world, no more half-in. Just a full, surrendered yes to Jesus. Dianna shares what abiding with Christ actually looks like in her everyday life, from the small, ordinary moments to the intentional habits that keep her rooted.

We also dive into how growing up as a ministry kid shaped her faith, the difference between resolutions and rhythms, and the words and habits we’re carrying with us into 2026. And of course, it wouldn’t be us without a few silly moments, side tangents, and impromptu yap sessions along the way.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to go deeper, to stop straddling the line, or to walk more intentionally with Jesus this year—this episode is for you. 🎙️✨

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This week’s episode invites us into one of the most human moments in Scripture—the night Peter denied Jesus.

Cali and Jessica sit down to unpack the story Jessica recently shared with middle school students at FCA, diving into how our words and actions carry more weight than we often realize. In a moment of fear, pressure, and uncertainty, Peter does the unthinkable—he denies the very One he promised to follow no matter the cost.

But this story doesn’t end with failure.

Jessica walks us through the tension between conviction and grace, reminding us that while our choices matter, they are never the end of the story. On the other side of denial, doubt, and regret is a Savior who restores, redeems, and invites us back—not with shame, but with grace.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever said the wrong thing, acted out of fear, or wondered if God could still use them after a mistake. Spoiler alert: He can—and He does.

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This week’s episode looks a little different—and a little deeper.

Cali and Jessica sit down for a powerful teaching moment as they unpack the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac and what it truly means to worship. Recently, Cali shared this message with our youth students, and it was too important not to bring to the podcast.

Worship is so much more than a 15-minute moment on a Sunday morning. It’s a lifestyle. It’s obedience. It’s sacrifice. It’s surrender. It’s dying to your flesh daily and choosing to Say Yes to God—even when it costs you something.

In this recap episode, Cali dives into what Scripture actually says about worship, challenging the way we often define it and inviting us into a deeper, more surrendered walk with the Lord. Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or are still figuring out what worship really looks like, this episode will stretch, encourage, and refocus your heart.

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