☕ CALLED & CURIOUS PODCAST
Where story, brain science, and a whole lot of Jesus meet real-life transformation.
Feeling frazzled, faith-full, or somewhere in between? Pull up a chair.
This is your invitation to laugh, learn, and let God renew your mind one thought at a time.
Each week, we get curious about the stories we tell ourselves—and swap pressure for peace, hurry for hope, and chaos for calm.
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Latest Episodes
Start listening to take your mind from buried to beautiful, one thought at a time
Ep. 108 Let’s Talk About My Coffee Machine: Why You’re Resisting the Very Thing That Could Change Your Life
I was low-grade mad about my coffee machine…until it became something I love.
This episode will change how you see resistance, habits, and the small things that actually make your life better.
Ep. 107 Feeling Uninvited? You Might Need a Bloom Party 🌸
You’re invited to a simple Bloom Party—a way to calm your body, return to God, and feel better in real time.
Try it solo or with a few women.
Ep. 106 You’re Holding a Lot Right Now… Come “Inside” for a Minute
Feel like you’re carrying everything right now? Like if you could just fix a few things, you’d finally feel okay?
In this episode, we talk about why peace doesn’t come from fixing everything—and how to come back into connection with God so you can actually feel steady again, even when life feels like a storm.
Ep. 105 Your Mind-Garden: Why Your Thoughts Feel So Loud (Meet the “KNEW” Gardener)
In this episode, we explore your Mind-Garden—why certain thoughts keep repeating, how “weeds” quietly take over, and how to begin shifting your thoughts with the KNEW Gardener so you can finally feel a little more peace.
Ep. 104 Heavenly Makeover: “I’m Not Doing Enough” (Your Thought Makeover Moment)
Ever wish you could just spin the chair and walk away thinking differently?
In this episode, we’re making over one of the most exhausting thoughts women carry: “I’m not doing enough.”
Through faith, neuroscience, and a simple 3-step process, you’ll learn how to gently shift your thoughts and finally feel a little more peace.
Ep. 103 When a Woman Shows Herself Kindness: The Canary Island Rule
In the Canary Islands, when a woman shows herself a kindness, her sisters “kiss and congratulate” her.
What if we lived like that?
In this episode, Ashriel shares a beautiful tradition she discovered in Canary Island Song by Robin Jones Gunn and explores how Scripture, neuroscience, and community all point toward the same surprising truth: caring for ourselves isn’t selfish — it’s stewardship.
Ep. 102 Women Worth Knowing: Five Women Who Trusted God When It Was Hard
What does it really look like to trust God when life falls apart?
In this episode, we step into the powerful true stories of five women who trusted God in extraordinary circumstances—war, grief, calling, and life-changing decisions.
From the courage of Corrie ten Boom during the Holocaust to the faith of Elisabeth Elliot returning to the jungle, these stories remind us that courageous faith rarely begins with a heroic moment.
It begins with a quiet yes.
If you’ve ever wondered what trusting God looks like in real life, these stories will encourage you to take the next faithful step.
Ep. 101 The Average Adult Laughs Only ~10 Times a Day… Can I Tell You a Joke?
The average adult laughs only 10–20 times a day. Kids? Hundreds. So what happened? In this playful, science-backed episode, we explore why your brain thrives on joy, how stress quietly flattens your spark, and how laughter might be the simplest way to reset your nervous system. No pressure. No overhaul. Just humor, play, and a brain boost you can feel.
Ep. 100 Awkward Celebration Time! (Your Brain Needs This)
Why does celebration feel awkward — and why do we move on so quickly after something good? In this joyful, brain-based episode, we’re talking about negativity bias, why positive moments fade in seconds, and how to celebrate your wins in a way that builds confidence, resilience, and faith. Awkward celebration time. Your brain needs this.
Ep. 99 Belonging, Comparison, and the 99 Sheep
What does life look like as one of the 99 sheep in Luke 15? In this episode, we explore belonging, comparison, and faithfulness through Scripture and neuroscience. Discover how to trust the Shepherd, overcome insecurity, and find peace when you’re not the one being rescued.
Ep. 98 You’re Not Undisciplined — You’re Dopamine-Trained
You don’t lack discipline — you lack a pause. In this episode, we unpack dopamine, habit loops, and how to interrupt the patterns quietly shaping your life.
Ep. 97 Does Jesus Think Your Faith Is Boring?
What if the most dangerous thing about your faith isn’t doubt—but familiarity? In Episode 97 of Called & Curious, we explore why Jesus was amazed by faith and unbelief, how calling often looks foolish before it looks faithful, and why hesitation is quietly shaping who we’re becoming. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who loves Jesus but feels stalled, stuck, or spiritually bored.
Ep. 96 Life in the Hood
What if the way life feels isn’t life itself—but the hood your brain learned to wear?
In this episode of Called & Curious, we explore Life in the Hood: a neuroscience-informed, faith-integrated framework for understanding the mental models that shape how we see ourselves, others, and God. You’ll discover the six common hoods we wear, why they’re adaptive (not flaws), and how awareness can change your experience from the inside out.
This episode includes a brand-new quiz, practical Love Move resets, and a playful invitation to notice when your hood is up—and choose when to lower it.
Ep. 95 You’re not STUCK—God is rewiring you
What if the thing that feels exhausting right now isn’t a sign to stop—but a sign it’s actually working?
So often, when change feels awkward, effortful, and uncomfortable, we assume we’re stuck or doing something wrong. In this episode, we gently reframe that experience and explore why discomfort is often part of becoming—and how trusting God in that in-between space can change everything.
Ep. 94 If You Want This Year to Feel Different, Do This
If you want this year to feel different, there’s one simple thing you can do.
A new year always brings big hopes—and a lot of noise. Goals, habits, offers, and pressure to get it right can leave us overwhelmed before we even begin. In this episode, I share the one unexpected practice that quietly changed how my year felt—not through hustle or willpower, but through intentional attention. If you’re craving a year that feels more peaceful, grounded, and aligned, this conversation is for you.
Ep. 93 Are Positive Affirmations Good or Bad? Let’s Talk About Mind Renewal
Positive affirmations can feel encouraging—but they don’t always lead to real change. In this episode, we explore why God’s truth does what positivity can’t: it renews the mind, rewires the brain, and transforms how we live. Through neuroscience, Scripture, and powerful stories, we unpack how to take thoughts captive, replace lies with truth, and experience lasting peace in mind, body, and spirit.
Ep. 92 God Hasn’t Moved — Your Attention Has
What if the problem isn’t your circumstances—but what you’re aware of while you’re in them?
In this episode, we explore why the same moment can feel overwhelming one day and peaceful the next—and what faith and neuroscience reveal about attention, presence, and experiencing God’s peace. Learn how awareness changes experience and how to practice it in real life.
Ep. 91 Check Your Socks: The Fragrance You Bring Into a Room
What if the way you show up changes the entire atmosphere? In this episode, we explore the fragrance of Christ through a hilarious real-life story, Scripture, and neuroscience—and why love, peace, and presence are meant to be felt, not just spoken.
Ep. 90 A Light Still Lit: Choosing Love in a Divided Season
In a season meant for hope, the world feels heavy with division, grief, and judgment. This raw, unscripted episode reflects on real stories of loss and resilience—and invites us back to what this season was always meant to be about: choosing love, lighting the candle, and carrying hope together.
Ep. 89 When God Uses Waves: What Seashells Teach Us About Faith, Peace, and Growth
A Thanksgiving morning story of seashells, waves, dolphins, and a broken sand dollar becomes a powerful lesson in faith, neuroscience, and peace. In this episode, we explore how God often reveals hidden treasures through movement, perspective, and surrender—and how to notice which invitation He’s placing on your heart right now.