Real Stories of Life with God
This podcast exists to inspire deeper faith in Christ, remind us we are not alone, and give space for honest conversations. Listen in as people just like you share real stories about their life with God.
Episodes
75 episodes
Ep 72 | a personal reflection on the God who is transcendent and immanent
There is no one and nothing like Him. I get to feel small in the face of His transcendence, and precious to Him in the face of His immanence. But being small, lowly, dependent -- a sheep -- is a gift. And ...
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Episode 72
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Ep 71 | A Single Woman Trusts in the Steadfastness of God in the Face of Comparison
Ashlynn Ellis is a beautiful heart! In our conversation she vulnerably shares about her life with God as young single women with great desire for a family. We talk about the power of music, reflecting on God's character and the strong temptatio...
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Episode 71
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Ep 70 | a personal reflection on the God who is omniscient
Who better to help solve a struggle or question in my soul than the One who intimately crafted it? Then the One who inhabits it? Then the One who loves it most? Reflecting on the omniscience of God and what it means for us... speci...
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Ep 69 | My Pastor Talks About Loss and Finding Comfort in the Goodness of God
This is a conversation I have had on my dream list since I started doing this podcast, with my pastor and friend Steve Hartman. He has been the pastor at our church, Kiokee Baptist, for about 25 years and married to his beautiful wife Susan for...
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Episode 69
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Ep 68 | A Physical Therapist Practices Staying in the Present Moment with God
I could barely edit out any of this conversation with one of my closest friends, Carly Blackwelder. Wife and soon-to-be mom of 2, Carly loves Jesus and her friends so well. This conversation felt like it was literally (but gently) moving my sou...
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Ep 67 | A Young Mom Talks About the Spiritual Battle for Purpose and the Powerful Grace in God
Chan Davis is a gem. In our conversation she was honest and humble and I hope you're as encouraged as I was. Chan is a wife, mom, dietician, friend to many and lover of Jesus. We talk about motherhood, the distraction of being busy, exercising ...
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Ep 66 | a personal reflection on the God who is self-sufficient
This is the second in my 'monologue' series! In these reflection episodes my heart is to share a little of my own life with God, and in this one I confess a few things about myself that aren't the prettiest (hallelujah grace!...
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Ep 65 | A Woman Aiming to Slow Down and Meditate on God
Ashton Quattlebaum is a sincere, creative, faith-filled wife and mom living in South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about meditating on the nature of God, our thought life, the light and easy yoke and resisting hurry.
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Ep 64 | A Veterinarian Reflecting on Noise, Habits and God Being in Control
Jason Norman and his wife Jennifer are two of the kindest veterinarians you'll ever meet. I had such a great time chatting with Jason about God proving us wrong, the need for quiet to re-center, the sovereignty of God and a lot more! <...
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Ep 63 | a personal reflection on the God who is glorious
This is the first of who knows how many 'monologue' episodes. I'm going to share a little of my own life with God and walk a path of His attributes. First up, a few words on our God who is glorious. Growing up in church, I'm sad to admi...
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Ep 62 | A Nurse Shares Openly About Envy and God’s Enoughness
Hannah Mikulecky and her husband Jonathan have 4 kids and live in South Carolina. She’s done everything from stay-at-mom-hood to real estate and is currently a night-shift nurse. In this conversation she is honest about the joy of seeing God wo...
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My Heart Going Into This Podcast Season
I want to be a small piece of getting more of God into your vision. An ordinary voice inviting you to reorient your eyes to an extraordinary God. That sounds so poetic, doesn’t it?It might read that way, but the reality is RI...
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Ep 61 | A Boy Mom Pursues Rest and Greater Trust in God
Katy Duncan is wife to Austin and mom to two beautiful boys. Our friendship goes wayyyyy back, and you can hear that familiarity in the tones of our conversation. Katy talks excitedly about her family, passionately about our need for rest and v...
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Ep 60 | A Creative Talks Disappointment and God's True Word
Mary Dant is a creative with, in her words, "a hand in many pies." She's a wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. We talk about the wonder of access to God through Christ, the gift of being honest with Him, the power of Scripture and so ...
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Ep 59 | State of the Podcast
It's 7 minutes of heart-sharing: the state of the podcast. I'll be releasing episodes as I get them, but I write regularly here:Website: chelseaeubank.comSubstack:
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Ep 58 | A Gardener Shares About Hard Seasons, Trust and Distractions
Kyra Leseberg is passionate about her family, nature and the presence of God. I love how she speaks of her first genuine encounter with His presence and she's vulnerable about dealing with postpartum depression. This is a sweet conversation wit...
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Ep 57 | A Former Teacher Using Worship and Listening to God to Battle Worry
Charlene is the wife of John TY Smith, episode 35 of the podcast if you remember (it was great!). She's a former teacher,...
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Ep 56 | A Mom Finding God in the Middle Minutes of this Good and Hard Life
Masses, meet Mary Beth. I’m biased because she’s been my best friend since we made up a secret handshake in 2nd grade, but this conversation was so good. Wife to Hunter and mom to 3 adorables, we covered so many things in this conversation....
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Ep 55 | A Dad of 4 Talks Habits, God's Faithfulness and Control
Y’all. This episode.Andrew Bodine is father to 4 and husband to Glorimar. He shares honestly about his life coming to know Jesus personally and how that has impacted his fatherhood. We talk about the importance of habits, our tendency to...
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Ep 54 | A Musician Finding Depth with God Through Trust and Relationships
Will Johnson is a husband, dad, leader and musician and this conversation is GREAT. We touch on so many topics, but highlights are honesty with God, His faithfulness in our waiting and the gift of God as Father.
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Ep 53 | A Schoolteacher Finding Wisdom and Grace in Intentionality
Ashton Morgan Hayes and I have known each other since elementary school (and you can probably tell it as you listen to this episode). She and her husband Bryan live in Augusta, GA and have an adorable son and lively dog (who they affectionately...
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Episode 53
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Ep 52 | A Mom of 9 Pursuing God's Presence Amidst Busyness
Jennifer Thompson is mom to 9 children, biological and adopted, a few of their spouses, and a slew of grand-boys! We talk about worship, busyness, God as Immanuel, Heaven and more. I don't think the line made it into the final round of edits, b...
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Episode 49
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Ep 51 | An Airline Pilot Speaks to the Vast and Personal Nature of God
Blythe Dant and his wife Olivia have been married for 8 years and have an adorable son Tarver. Blythe is an airline pilot which gives a lot of unique perspectives, a few of which we talk about it. We talk about the vastness of God and the wonde...
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Ep 50 | Me... Finding Support Turning my Attention to the Unchanging God
Y'all. It's the 50th conversation of the podcast! And John interviews ME! `(Also, woah 40 minutes?! Oy, the longest podcast would be my own. Oops. Just going with it.)Also, releasing it on a Monday because it's my birthday!<...
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Ep 49 | A Hardworking Husband and Dad Finds Joy in Knowing and Sharing the Love of God
Travis Drake is a person you love to know. He and his wife Kim have two fabulous daughters, one about to have their first grandchild and one about to get married. He shares his heart with honesty, humility and a whole lot of hope. We talk about...
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Episode 49
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