how often do you go to God because you want Him - not because you want something from Him?

in this episode, i unpack how we can fall into the trap of treating God like a genie: someone to grant our wishes rather than worship as our holy, sovereign Father. i share my own story of idolising my desires and seeing God as a means to an end - and how that mindset left me spiritually stagnant.

but here’s the truth: God loves us too much to give us everything we ask for.

His blessings are in accordance with His will, not ours. and when we live in surrender, we experience transformation far beyond what we could ever imagine.

what i talk about:
✨ why treating God like a genie is dangerous to your faith
✨ how God’s sovereignty works above human desires
✨ the destructive nature of the human heart and why God withholds certain things
✨ practical ways to shift your mindset from self-serving to God-serving
✨ why God’s rejection is often His protection

scriptures i mention:

• jeremiah 17:9 – "the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?"
• proverbs 3:5-6 – "trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."
• james 4:3 – "you ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions."
• isaiah 55:8-9 – "for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord."
• psalm 46:10 – "be still, and know that I am God."
• exodus 32:1-4 – the story of the golden calf.
• romans 12:2 – "do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind."

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losing your fire for God is probably one of the most frustrated and destructive feelings to feel as a beliver. it's something we all struggle with as a believer at some point.

but i wanna go into not just that feeling but why chasing that “on fire” feeling can lead to guilt or self-righteousness, and how we can reframe our relationship with God to grow deeper, more sustainable faith.

i share my personal experience of losing that fire, chasing emotional highs in my faith, and how God has shown me the beauty of His constancy - even in the mundane.

what i talk about:
✨ why losing your fire for God doesn’t mean losing your faith
✨ how chasing spiritual highs can lead to self-righteousness and guilt
✨ the danger of idolising the feeling of fire over worshipping God
✨ practical ways to rekindle sustainable faith
✨ the power of seeing God in the mundane

scriptures i mention:

• 2 corinthians 12:9 – "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
• lamentations 3:22-23 – "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning."
• john 15:4 – "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me."
• psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

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we are slowly becoming a generation where a “good christian” is about attending church, singing worship songs, and being kind to others. and all of these things are good... but where is the Bible in this?

how often are we actually in the word of God? how often do we have quiet time? how often do we make time to study deeply, outside of knowing the well-known verses?

in this episode, i go into the importance of knowing scripture - not just to say you’ve read it - but to allow it to shape your life.

God challenged me to be a woman who delights in His word, and i'm learning day by day to see how scripture is the foundation for handling life’s challenges, growing in wisdom, and becoming more like Christ.

what i talk about:
✨ why we’ve become a generation that focuses on christian activities, not biblical depth
✨ how knowing your word equips you to be a better disciple, friend, partner, and more
✨ the dangers of neglecting scripture: spiritual vulnerability, stagnation, and self-righteousness
✨ practical ways to take delight in the word, not see it as a chore

scriptures i mention:

• psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
• 2 timothy 3:16-17 – "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness."
• matthew 4:4 – "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
• hosea 4:6 – "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
• jeremiah 15:16 – "Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart."

i pray this is a convicting but loving reminder to go deeper in your relationship with God by knowing His word 💕

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it’s that time of year again new year, new resolutions, and endless vision boards. but as christians, are we submitting our plans to God? in this episode, i unpack the dangers of claiming “2025 is my year” without first seeking God’s will.

we talk about the pride that fuels this mindset, how the enemy deceives us with goals that aren’t in alignment with God, and why true peace and joy can only come from walking in obedience to His plans.

this episode is all about humbling ourselves, submitting to God’s sovereignty, and being obedient when He calls us to act. don’t get to the end of 2025 in the same place you are now - let God lead your year.

what i talk about:

✨ why saying “this is my year” detaches us from God’s sovereignty
✨ how pride and worldly ambition can lead to spiritual stagnation
✨ recognising when your goals aren’t in alignment with God
✨ the role of obedience in walking into God’s purpose for your life
✨ how the enemy uses distraction and deception to pull us away from God

scriptures i mention:

• 1 corinthians 3:18-20 – "let no one deceive himself. if anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. for the wisdom of this world is folly with God."
• proverbs 16:9 – "the heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."
• psalm 37:4-5 – "delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act."
• john 10:27 – "my sheep hear my voice, and i know them, and they follow me."
• luke 11:28 – "blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it."
• ephesians 3:20 – "now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us."

podcast episode mentioned: (when discipline becomes self-righteousness) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255493/episodes/15913365

i pray this helps you to align your plans with God’s purpose and enter 2025 with humility, faith, and obedience 💗

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dating as a christian comes with its challenges, but it’s also one of the most rewarding journeys when christ is truly at the centre. in this episode, nas and i go into what it means to date with purpose, how to honour God in your relationship, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

we share personal stories about balancing spiritual growth while dating, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating the cultural norms that often conflict with biblical truths.

what we talk about:
✨ why putting Christ first strengthens your relationship
✨ the importance of setting boundaries that honour God
✨ how spiritual growth impacts your relationship and future marriage

dating isn’t just about finding “the one” - it’s about glorifying God in how you love, honour, and grow with your partner. we hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your own relationships and take intentional steps towards a christ-centred love.

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if you’re frustrated with the men in your life, it’s time to look at your standards... AND your standards of God. because the truth is, if your view of Him is shallow, your expectations for men will be too.

what i talk about:
✨ why you can’t expect a man to lead, protect, and honour you if you don’t even know what that looks like in God’s Word
✨ the dangers of settling for “good enough” and why it always leads to frustration
✨ how godly men lead in purity, purpose, and spiritual authority - don’t settle for less
✨ why your own relationship with God sets the tone for the kind of man you’ll accept

scriptures i mention:

• proverbs 31:10 – "an excellent wife who can find? she is far more precious than jewels."
• 2 corinthians 6:14 – "do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers."
• ephesians 5:25 – "husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her."
• psalm 37:4 – "delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."
• matthew 6:33 – "but seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness."
• proverbs 4:23 – "keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."

if you’re out here settling for men who don’t reflect Christ, you need to pause. your standards of a man will only rise when your intimacy with God deepens. the closer you walk with Him, the clearer you’ll see what you deserve.

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so many of us believe in the power of God’s forgiveness but still hold on to shame, guilt, and condemnation.

but that's a life of bondage because we can't truly recognise the gravity of Christ’s sacrifice and the freedom we now have in Him.

what i talk about:
✨ how unforgiveness of self is a rejection of God’s sovereignty
✨ the difference between conviction and condemnation (and how the enemy uses guilt to keep us trapped)
✨ the Old Testament vs. the new covenant of grace through Jesus
✨ why forgiving yourself isn’t about dismissing sin, but about surrendering it to God
✨ practical steps to release shame and walk in freedom

God’s forgiveness is final, sufficient, and complete. i pray this episode encourages you to embrace His grace fully and let go of the weight you’ve been carrying 💕

scriptures i mention:

• romans 8:1 – "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
• isaiah 43:18-19 – "remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?"
• psalm 103:12 – "as far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us."
• 2 corinthians 5:17 – "therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. the old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
• hebrews 10:14 – "for by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified."
• isaiah 53:5 – "but He was pierced for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed."
• 1 john 1:9 – "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
• ephesians 1:7 – "in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace."
• galatians 5:1 – "for freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery."
• joel 2:25-26 – "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten."

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main character syndrome... we’ve all been there.

the world tells us to put ourselves first, chase our truth, and make everything about us. but let’s be real: when we make ourselves the centre of the universe, we’re at war with God.

in this episode, i get real about how self-glorification (aka main character syndrome) directly opposes God’s purpose for our lives. i unpack why striving for control, validation, and self-exaltation doesn’t lead to freedom but to bondage.

what i talk about:
✨ what main character syndrome is and how it wars against God’s authority
✨ why putting yourself above God leads to spiritual emptiness
✨ the dangers of pride and self-glorification (spoiler: it never ends well)
✨ how to let go of control, surrender daily, and trust God fully
✨ the freedom, peace, and joy that come from living a life centred on Christ

scriptures i mention:

• john 3:30 – "He must become greater; i must become less."
• matthew 6:33 – "but seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
• proverbs 16:18 – "pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
• luke 9:23 – "if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
• philippians 2:3-4 – "do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."

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