By Words: Honest Faith Talks to Encourage Everyday Christian Women

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227. It's hard to say goodbye.

June 11, 2026

This one is bittersweet. The past five years of honest conversations have meant so much to me. By Words and the community we’ve built together have grown me in beautiful ways I never expected… Which is why saying goodbye (for a little while) feels so hard.I’ve made the difficult decision to leave this podcast on the altar and create space in my life to rest, heal, and pursue some other things God has put on my heart during this season. I know good things are coming and I can’t wait to share t...

226. Why Christian Friendships Feel Hard & How to Build Deep Community That Lasts (ft. Bailey Hurley)

June 04, 2026

Friendship is hard sometimes. Making friends can feel awkward, and keeping them can be a challenge in some seasons.That’s why I’ve invited my friend Bailey Hurley on the podcast today for an honest conversation about loneliness, friendship, and what it looks like to cultivate meaningful relationships as adults. We talk about why so many women feel disconnected despite being more connected than ever, the barriers that often keep us stuck in surface-level relationships, and how we can take inte...

225. God, Where are You? Wrestling in Your Faith & Naming the Hidden Pain (ft. Dominique Young)

May 28, 2026

Have you ever prayed and quietly wondered, “God, where are you?”In this episode, I’m sitting down with author Dominique Young for an honest conversation about faith in hard seasons and what it looks like to bring our real pain to God instead of hiding it.One of the things I loved most about Dominique’s book is the reminder that naming where we are isn’t something we do out of shame, it’s often the first step toward finding our way back.We talk about:what to do when God feels silenthow anxiety...