197. Faith is Not a Formula: How Gratitude Lays the Foundation for Spiritual Formation & Real Relationship with Jesus (ft. Virginia Wear Kujabi)
What if gratitude wasn’t just something we practice — but a way of seeing our whole lives? This week, I’m sitting down with Virginia Wear Kujabi. She’s seen firsthand how faith isn’t limited to Sunday mornings — it’s formed just as much in the workplace, the kitchen, and the quiet middle moments of life.Virginia shares what it looks like to trade a formula-based faith for a real, rooted walk with Jesus. We talk about learning gratitude as a posture instead of a checklist, finding God in our ordinary spaces, and the beauty that can grow in seasons of disappointment and transition.If you’ve been striving to “get it right” or just longing for deeper connection with God in your everyday life, this conversation will feel like a deep breath for your soul.“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 To connect with Virginia, head over to @vwear and @theformedlife on IG!Listen to Virginia’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-formed-life-podcast/id1826482126 Virginia’s book, In Everything Give Thanks: https://amzn.to/4hVR0su SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: www.thehannahhughes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes
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196. My Favorite Books of 2025: Christian Reading Wrap-Up of 5-Star Fiction, Nonfiction & Audiobooks
Grab your coffee and your TBR list, friend — we’re diving into my favorite reads of 2025! From faith-filled fiction that met me right in the middle of motherhood, to nonfiction that stirred my soul and audiobooks that carried me through the carpool line, today’s episode is packed with honest recommendations and cozy conversation.Whether you’re looking for a fun fiction, a spiritual growth book that actually encourages (not pressures) you, or an audiobook to fill your quiet moments, I’m sharing the stories that reminded me God is always growing something, even in the hidden places.📚 Tune in for my top 5-star Christian book recommendations, what I’m reading next, and how God’s been shaping my heart through story this year.SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: www.thehannahhughes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes
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195. Hope for Life After Loss: Walking Through Grief & Healing with Jesus (ft. Clarissa Moll)
Loss and grief are roads none of us want to walk, yet almost all of us will. And too often, we don’t talk about it until we’re right in the middle of the ache.In today’s honest and hope-filled conversation, I sit down with Clarissa Moll, author of Beyond the Darkness, to talk about what it looks like to grieve with Jesus — and to find beauty, purpose, and even joy again. Clarissa shares her personal story of loss and how God has met her in the shadows, reminding us that “grief may walk with us for the rest of our lives, but Jesus will too.”We talk about:-The lies the world tells us about grief (and the truth Christians need instead)-What it means to move forward with hope, not guilt-How to love and support someone who’s grieving (including kids)-The steady presence of Jesus in our darkest seasonsIf you’re in a valley of loss, or walking alongside someone who is, this episode will meet you with gentle truth and real hope. You are not alone in the darkness. Jesus is right there with you.“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18To connect with Clarissa, head over to https://www.clarissamoll.com or @mollclarissa on IG!Get Clarissa’s book here: https://amzn.to/4mrvOeR Listen to Clarissa’s podcast Surprised by Grief: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprised-by-grief/id1553489597 SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: www.thehannahhughes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes
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194. A Biblical Approach to Nervous System Regulation & God's Design for Healing from the Inside Out (ft. Hope Vansuch)
Today we’re talking about emotional healing and the nervous system and I can’t wait for you to hear this one. I sat down with Hope Vansuch, a Christ-centered nervous system coach, to talk about how God designed our bodies to heal, not just spiritually but physiologically too.If you’ve ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way in moments of stress, or why certain patterns feel impossible to break, this conversation will be a deep breath of hope. Hope shares how our nervous system holds emotional memory, how the Holy Spirit partners with our body in healing, and why regulation isn’t just self-help — it’s spiritual alignment.We’ll talk about breaking generational cycles, recognizing unhealed emotional wounds, and simple daily rhythms that bring peace back to your body, with Jesus at the center of it all.If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress, shame, or striving, this episode is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and let God meet you right where you are.To connect with Hope, head over to @hope_vansuch on IG!Evergreen Coaching Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoMqw5HWEa-jNZf3h6tazgYRLwcS6NfAzQZY315akPvUhbVg/viewform?usp=header SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: www.thehannahhughes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes
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193. Winning Souls Instead of Arguments: How to Choose Kindness in Conflict & Love Like Jesus When You Disagree
We’ve all been there: halfway through a heated text thread or comment section, trying to prove a point... and suddenly realizing we’re more focused on being right than being like Jesus. 🤦♀️I can’t stop thinking about what my pastor said a few weeks ago: we’re not called to win arguments, we’re called to win souls.When life “bumps” us, whatever’s inside our cup spills out. If bitterness or pride comes pouring out, that’s feedback. Luke 6:45 reminds us, “Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” What’s overflowing from yours?Kindness (NOT criticism) is what leads people to repentance (Romans 2:4). The goal isn’t to convince people, it’s to reflect Christ to them. So today, instead of aiming to be right, let’s aim to be right with God.Because when we stay rooted in Him, gentleness, patience, and love become our automatic response — even in disagreement.I’m cheering you on, friend. Let’s spill grace this week.SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10 for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: www.thehannahhughes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes
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