It's so easy to assume the worst about others—to misread a friend’s words, question someone’s motives, or let suspicion take root in our hearts. But 1 Corinthians 13:7 reminds us that love “believes all things” and “hopes all things.” What does that look like in daily life? It’s not about ignoring wisdom or discernment, but about extending grace, choosing trust over doubt, and reflecting the love of Christ in how we think about and respond to others.

In this episode, we discuss why believing the best matters, why it’s often difficult, and how we can live this out in marriage, friendships, parenting, and church life. There’s freedom in choosing grace over suspicion, and it builds trust and unity in our relationships. My prayer is that this conversation encourages all of us to ask the Lord to shape our hearts to reflect His love more fully.

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I’m thrilled to share a special episode with you. I had the joy of sitting down with my dear friends Tony and Bre Wood—two people who have deeply encouraged me and so many others through their ministry and their new book, The Little Red Book of Marriage and Family: 12 Principles for Relational Thriving. Tony and Bre bring warmth, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement to every conversation, and this one is no exception.

Whether you're a newlywed or have been married for decades, their insights on marriage, family, and walking faithfully in today’s challenging culture will bless you. We dive into topics like building your marriage on God’s design, embracing biblical roles, resolving conflict with grace, and cultivating deeper companionship.

Get ready for a wealth of encouragement grounded in scripture and shared experiences from Tony and Bre.

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As we step into the new year, I've been reflecting on how to keep Christ at the center of our lives this year. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice on productivity and goal-setting, but as believers, our ultimate goal is to glorify God in all we do.

In today's episode I’m sharing five key areas to help us anchor our hearts in Christ: renewing our minds, redeeming our time, serving with humility, walking in gratitude and contentment, and keeping an eternal perspective. These priorities have been on my heart, and I pray they encourage you to set Christ-centered goals for the year ahead.

Join me as we fix our minds on things above and step into the year with purpose and joy.

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