Welcome to the first FATHER OF THE BRIDE episode! We are less than 20 DAYS away from marrying off my FIRST-BORN daughter. Y’all…

We talk about our feelings as the day approaches, the father-daughter dance, the ceremony, the details, and MORE.

If you have young daughters, I hope this gives you a helpful perspective as they grow up. 

Plus, I give you a few tips on how to build a close relationship with your daughter(s) and STAY CLOSE as they get older. 

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This is a very special episode for me. I go WAY BACK in my feels as I talk with some old friends.

Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker from Passion Music join me on this episode to talk through the history, power, and trajectory of Passion. 

Passion Music deeply shaped my life as a worship leader (back when I was young and hip).

We’re digging into the vaults today and get into our feels reflecting on some of the most FORMATIVE songs of my faith. 

The wisdom and reverence these guys bring to the conversation is something you don’t want to miss!

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We are rewinding time with this episode. Matt Brown knew me before most. 

We’re talking about a season of my life that most people don’t even know EXISTED. That’s right. I used to be a worship leader / Christian music artist.

And it all started at Sandals Church under the leadership of Matt Brown. Over 20 years later, and he’s still there!

Matt saw me through high highs and low lows. And he and Sandals are a major part of who I am and what I do today.

We’re talking about young Carlos and Matt, our dads, trusting the church again, and Matt’s insight into life with God now. 

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My daughter is getting married, and we are in the THROWS of wedding season. 

She had a bridal shower this week, and it was so beautiful to see her surrounded by so many women who have been walking with us for literal DECADES through marriage and parenting and now having adult children who are getting married in 5 weeks!

So, I asked them two questions:

1. If you could go back 20 years and talk to yourself as you enter this journey of marriage and parenthood, what would you say?
2. If you could give Brady and Sohaila one piece of wisdom, what would it be?

Whether you’re thinking about becoming a parent or you’ve been doing it for 20 years, there’s something in here for you.

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This episode is for YOU. Not everyone who is listening at once. Just you. 

You know that I go to church, and I love my church. But you also know that I’m not shy about speaking out about how the church has had many missteps over the years.

So what do you do when you’ve been hurt by the church but you still want to be part of it? I unpack part of my journey when it came to reevaluating church, and I hope it guides you through some thoughts and questions to ask yourself as you consider re-entering the church as well. 

This process doesn't need to feel hopeless.

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The baby of our family is transitioning into adulthood, and I have so many THOUGHTS!!

Losiah and I sit down and talk about what we've been through and what's next.

My son brings the WISDOM, so grab your pencils because you’re going to want to take notes. 

I hope this conversation helps you see your kids differently and maybe prompts some good questions to ask as you walk through parenting your teens.

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This is an episode I’ve been looking forward to for a LONG time. 

My great friend and the creator of the statement that has changed my life and many others… Mike Ashcraft is in the house!

Mike dives into what it really means to not stand on issues and walk with people. Plus we talk about what it’s like to build and lead a church AND taking care of aging parents.

Get ready for some deep WISDOM and quite possibly to have a new favorite pastor!

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If it feels like you just can’t catch a break in life, this episode is for you.

Today we’re acknowledging the fact that sometimes life just sucks. And it’s okay to admit that! But how do we not get stuck there?

I’m sharing what I love to do in those tough seasons… praying promises, feeling the feelings, celebrating the small wins, and so much MORE!

Resilience isn't about never falling down. And it isn't even about standing up all the way again. It's about the next best thing you can do.

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Have you ever created something that you’re really proud of, but when it comes time to share it with the world, you don’t feel like it’s good enough? Or maybe even that you’re not good enough? 

Let me tell you something: no matter how many books I’ve written or talks I’ve done or videos I’ve shared, I fear self-promotion. 

I’m fearful of what people think of the work itself, but I’m also fearful of what people think of me. 

On this episode we’re tackling that fear. 

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I LITERALLY had to hold myself back from saying “oh, that’s good!” every ten seconds during this conversation because it is just SO GOOD.

Todd Deatherage from the Telos Group is back again to answer YOUR questions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Todd’s ability to speak to people from all different points of view is incredible. He brings a nuanced and level-headed voice to this highly emotional topic. And he offers hope amidst a seemingly hopeless conflict. 

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It’s been a heavy couple of weeks, so this week I asked YOU what you wanted me to talk about.

There were so many great ideas that I couldn’t pick just one. So today is a smorgasbord of thoughts based on your submissions! 

I talk about...

How to “faith” again when Christian spaces feel hard

Whatever happened to the ASL goal?

What did I think my life NOW would look like 20 years ago?

Robbin School

Why pickleball is the BEST

My family's experience with eating disorders

What happened when I disappeared from social media 2 years ago

And how I handle being in the sandwich generation, taking care of my kids and parents at the same time

We cover A LOT!!! As always, thanks for listening!

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