Dry seasons, spiritual funks, spiritual slumps, ruts, wildernesses, whatever you wanna call em— no Christian wants to find themselves feeling far from God, yet the reality is so many of us at times do. The longer we go without opening our Bibles or saying a prayer, the more we become convinced that it's too late, we're too deep into it, and there's no way God would even want to talk to us anymore. As the kids say these days...THAT'S CAP. In this episode I'm calling the devil out for the liar that he is, but more importantly reminding you of the TRUTH of the Gospel. In my personal experience, conversations and teachings on this topic have left me 1) feeling shame and condemnation for even getting to that point and/or 2) no practical application on how to actually get out of the rut I've found myself in. This episode provides not only steps that can be immediately applied, but also the why behind it all. I pray that as you listen, you leave feeling encouraged, equipped, and fiercely loved by God.

Buckle up babes… from secret boyfriends to hinge date disasters, we’re going on a detailed journey through my dating life. In a world that has completely normalized premarital sex, what has it looked like for me to navigate dating, relationships, and my virginity? Well, I'm gonna tell ya! In this episode I disclose details I never imagined sharing publicly.... Rebellion. Disobedience. Damaging my parents' trust. Fracturing my identity. All stemming from my attempt to satisfy the inherent desire to be loved in all the wrong places. I've learned my fair share of lessons over the past 12 years and by God's grace have grown closer to Him every step of the way. Tune into my most juicy and slightly unhinged episode yet. Ahhh!

Friendship is an irreplaceable gift in the life of every Christian. Yet, why are so many of us having such a hard time navigating them as adults? Well... I've got my thoughts, theories, and Scripture to back it up as I share from a place I don't often speak from— tough love. The truth is so many of us are trying to replicate friendship from worldly standards and then are left wondering what the deal is. Spoiler alert!!! God's design means we do it God's way. This episode exposes the issues with our current cultural standards of friendship while addressing practical ways we can make friends while becoming better ones. I'm passionate about friendship and I'm passionate about Jesus who is truly my very best friend. Let's seek Him, His Kingdom, and His design for friendship together. LOVE YOU!!

Friend, have you ever been lied to? Has anyone ever promised you something and then failed to deliver? Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal by someone you thought you could trust? If you've answered yes to any of these questions let me be the first to tell you- same here. It's an unfortunate result of living in an imperfect world, yet too often we allow the disappointments of this life to taint our view of a perfect God. We're so quick to put our guards up, question others' motives, and not trust anyone. What we may fail to realize is that same mentality can easily trickle its way into our hearts toward God. Let this episode serve as a reminder: God will never switch up on you. He has never given you a reason not to trust Him and He never will. People may have walked out on you, your old friend group may have abandoned you, but God promises He'll never leave you nor forsake you. Why? Because He's God, not a girly pop.

As wild as it is to say, this July marked 7 whole years of intentional singleness. In 2017 I prayed a prayer that I never could've imagined would lead me to almost a decade of singleness, consecration, and falling more in love with Jesus. But, here we are and I love it here! I'm so excited and passionate about singleness now, but TRUST me when I say, I've had my fair share of frustrations, pain, and doubts along the way. Today I'm sharing 7 transformative truths that have allowed me to see singleness for the exciting opportunity that it is and encouraging others on how to do the same :)

I love you! God loves you! And always remember... to follow Jesus is to LIVE YOUR LIFE OUT LOUD. Be blessed friends!!

Ahhh! Welcome to the FIRST official episode of The Live Out Loud Podcast! It’s no secret that this season of my life hasn’t come without its own set of unique challenges & struggles. I’ve walked through pain & warfare like I never imagined, yet it’s led me to more peace than I ever knew was possible! This episode lays the foundation and shares a bit more into how I ended up here. Spoiler alert: it definitely wasn’t by accident! God is using it all for my good and His glory. Tune into my new beginning.

With a heart for Jesus and a love for laughter, Alia Destiny Jones shares the unfiltered reality of walking with Jesus while navigating seasons of singleness, wilderness, and every trial of a twenty-something in between. Growing up as a Pastor’s daughter, Alia was familiar with faith from an early age, but took a wild detour in her teenage years that led her right back to Jesus in her college dorm room. Whether you’re looking for Biblical encouragement, some words of wisdom, or just a Jesus-loving bestie you can relate to, this podcast is intended to empower you to live boldly– because to follow Jesus is to live your life out loud.

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