a quick little advent ramble. "who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." Phillipans 2:6-8 Annie F. Downs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YEgismqF7ii7Esys5g1kp?si=5a3681be289c4e93 John Piper Advent: https://www.christianbook.com/the-world-daily-readings-for-advent/john-piper/9780692816349/pd/81634 ..read more

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 Funny story, Anabelle and I had planned to record a podcast together back in August but because of an anxious spiral, we can to push it back. But praise God because now she is back for her to share what the Lord has taught her through this extra anxiety- filled season! His timing is always so much better than ours, and this isn't even a topic we planned to talk about. So thankful for this raw, real and vulnerab ..read more

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Hi friends !!!!!!! This week’s episode sit & chat with the podcast queen herself, Mary Claire Groves !!!! We laugh about how much we love to dance and also get down to the root of what actually satisfies our souls. May Claire shares how the Lord radically changed her life and what it looks like change your view of God.  This episode is about being REAL with God! Building your life around JESUS! Letting go of your ..read more

Abby Hwang is back on the pod for round two and she is DROPPING ALLLL the wisdom!!! We sit down for a chat about what her life looks like in this season of transition and "waiting," and all that the Lord is teaching her. Abby goes into what it has looked like to surrender so many things in her life including her singleness and how that has freed her and refined her. Such a needed episode about reframing your focus to eternity. PLUS the funniest one yet !!!! Jess Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mn4xFJqui7N6m4Gs5ZG66?si=8f7375e9d1bb475d ..read more

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Hi friends !!!!!!! This week’s episode sit & chat with the podcast queen herself, Mary Claire Groves !!!! We laugh about how much we love to dance and also get down to the root of what actually satisfies our souls. May Claire shares how the Lord radically changed her life and what it looks like change your view of God.  This episode is about being REAL with God! Building your life around JESUS! Letting go of your ..read more

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16  The biggest question I have been getting (and also asked myself) was how navigate sorority life after bid day! There are so many resources for rush but not enough for after it ends!  So thought why not make a whole episode about it this with one of my favorite people, Andre !!!!!! Andre is the Greek Ministry Coordinator at the Refuge, and is extremely passionate about Greek Life!!! This episode is for all stages of your greek li ..read more

BONUS SURPRISE EPISODE FOR THIS WEEK !!!!! My sweet & wise Grandmother Carole Look !!! ?????? I ask her about: the challenge of her husbands becoming paralyzed and how she trusted in the Lord and navigated life during that challenging but joyful time  looking back at her life what is important vs. what is not  how she has kept up with lifelong friendships and God-honoring community  becoming the last of her friends to be married  waiting on the Lord  alllll about her world travels  & more !!!!!!!!!  ..read more

“ Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.“ Psalm 51:15-17 For the one struggling with identity and needing to heal, the one who is feeing extremely unequipped and the one who is needing to take the next step of feeling uncomfortable: THIS IS FOR YOU !!!! Jasmine gets real and raw in a powerful episode. We touch topics such as mental health, understanding the sovereignty ..read more

In this week’s episode my sister Cate and I sit down and have an honest, fun and vulnerable conversation about all things rush! From how we both wish we could have changed our mindset going into the process, glorifying God in all your conversations and even how Cate picked a different house than me! We talk about all the things I WISH I could have known going into this process ! Praise the Lord for His presence in all these houses!!!!  ..read more

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[a] no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. " Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 Nothing is better than a phone call with a friend !!!!! For this week’s episode I called my friend  Emily Groves and we talked about what it’s like to be a believer in the work ..read more