No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

50. The Truth About Bible Reading and Spiritual Growth ft. Jen Wilkin Jan 20, 2026

Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin joins Hanna Seymour for a clarifying, freeing conversation about why Scripture matters—and how it actually changes us over time.
Known for her passion for biblical fluency, Jen challenges much of what modern Christians assume about Bible reading, including the pressure-filled expectations of “quiet time culture.” With honesty, wisdom, and humor, she reframes spiritual disciplines not as short-term emotional fixes, but as long-term practices that shape our love for God, deepen our understanding of His character, and form us into faithful disciples.
Together, Hanna and Jen unpack why so many believers feel shame around Bible reading, how devotional shortcuts have unintentionally weakened biblical literacy, and why repetitive, whole-book reading is one of the most overlooked and transformative practices available to us. They also explore how Scripture was meant to be received—not just individually, but communally—and why true growth requires patience, humility, and time.
If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to engage the Bible in a way that fits your real life, this conversation will give you clarity and a renewed vision for God’s Word.
In This Episode:
• Why Bible reading is about transformation, not self-help
• The problem with modern “quiet time” culture
• How shame keeps believers from Scripture
• Bible literacy vs. Bible fluency
• Why repetitive reading builds real understanding
• How Scripture was meant to be learned in community
• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed or behind
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome & Episode Introduction
00:03:00 Jen’s Story & Season of Life
00:06:50 Why Scripture Matters
00:08:45 Bible as Revelation, Not Self-Help
00:10:50 Shame and Bible Reading
00:14:50 The Problem with Quiet Time Culture
00:17:10 Discipline, Desire, and Long-Term Growth
00:20:00 What Real Bible Engagement Looks Like
00:23:00 Repetitive Reading Explained
00:25:45 Where to Start Reading Scripture
00:27:40 Old Testament & Bible Fluency
00:30:05 Scripture Interpretation Layers
00:33:10 Women, Theology, and Learning Tools
00:35:00 The Role of Bible Studies & Teachers
00:37:50 Final Encouragement & Closing
Key Quotes
“Change doesn’t begin with wanting to change—it begins with seeing God as He truly is.”
“We’ve confused short-term spiritual feelings with long-term spiritual formation.”
“A text can never mean something to you that it never meant to the original hearers.”
“The goal isn’t Bible literacy—it’s Bible fluency.”
📚 Connect with Jen
📖 Jen's books and studies → https://www.jenwilkin.net/books-and-studies
📸 Instagram: @jenwilkin
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📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Pre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
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49. You Can Let Go ft. Alexandra Hoover Jan 13, 2026

Author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover joins Hanna Seymour for a powerful, honest conversation about offense, forgiveness, and freedom—and why so many of us are unknowingly living bound by past wounds.
Drawing from her book You Can Let Go, Alexandra helps us identify the subtle signs of a heart carrying offense: insecurity, comparison, bitterness, jealousy, rejection, and a critical spirit. Together, Hanna and Alexandra unpack what Scripture actually teaches about offense—not as a feeling, but as a trap that keeps us from experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers.
This episode doesn’t minimize pain. Instead, it makes a crucial distinction between hurt and offense, showing how healing requires surrender, honesty, and God’s power—not willpower alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying conversations, struggling to forgive, or wondering why peace feels out of reach, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a path forward.
If you’re ready to stop carrying what God never asked you to hold, this episode is for you.
In This Episode:
• The difference between hurt and offense
• Signs you may be living offended without realizing it
• Why offense is a spiritual snare
• What Jesus teaches about forgiveness and freedom
• How healing becomes part of your testimony
• Why letting go isn’t just for you—it impacts others
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome + Episode Introduction
00:02:00 Unexpected Joy & Everyday Delight
00:05:30 Alexandra’s Story Behind You Can Let Go
00:08:45 What It Really Means to Live Offended
00:11:45 Symptoms of a Heart Holding Offense
00:14:10 Offense as a Spiritual Snare (Matthew 18)
00:17:40 Hurt vs. Offense: A Crucial Distinction
00:20:40 Why Forgiveness Is a Process
00:24:30 Healing, Prayer, and Releasing Control
00:27:00 Letting Go as a Testimony
00:29:30 “No Matter What” Encouragement
00:30:15 Closing Prayer
00:31:40 Book Mentions + Final Thoughts
Key Quotes
“Offense is not something that happens to you—it’s something you pick up.”
“To live offended is to live imprisoned by pain Jesus already paid to free you from.”
“You can follow Jesus and still miss the abundant life He came to give.”
“Healing isn’t just for you—it becomes a window of hope for others.”
📚 Connect with Alexandra
📖 You Can Let Go → https://a.co/d/60iY6R6
📸 Instagram: @alexandravhoover
💬 Connect with Hanna
🌐 hannaeseymour.com
📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour
Pre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits -> https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
#Healing #NoMatterWhatPodcast #youcanletgo #lettinggo #AlexandraHoover #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

48. Don't Try This Alone ft. Toni Collier Jan 06, 2026

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour welcomes speaker, author, and advocate Toni Collier for a raw conversation about suffering, community, addiction, and the sustaining presence of God. Drawing from Toni’s story—including childhood trauma, abuse, divorce, public betrayal, and recovery—this episode explores what it truly looks like to trust God and walk with Him no matter what.
Together, Hanna and Toni unpack why pain often drives us toward numbing instead of healing, how isolation and shame keep us stuck, and why God designed us with a visceral need for friendship and community. Toni shares how intentional, confessional relationships quite literally carried her through the hardest seasons of her life—and how refusing to suffer alone became a turning point in her healing.
If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed by pain, tempted to numb instead of feel, or unsure who you’d call if everything fell apart—this conversation offers hope, honesty, and a reminder that God’s presence, and God’s people, are enough.
In This Episode:
• Toni’s “made for the trenches” story and what suffering has taught her
• Why numbing pain short-circuits healing
• Addiction, recovery, and choosing connection over coping
• The spiritual and emotional necessity of friendship
• How to build community before crisis hits
• Why isolation is the enemy’s strategy
• What it means to trust God’s presence no matter what
Chapters
00:00:00 New Year Welcome and Episode Setup
00:03:30 Introducing Toni Collier
00:08:00 The Meaning of “No Matter What”
00:10:00 Toni’s Story and Life in the Trenches
00:14:30 Anger, Pain, and God’s Presence
00:18:00 Addiction, Numbing, and Healing
00:24:00 The Power of Not Doing It Alone
00:27:30 Building Confessional Community
00:33:00 Friendship, Dating Friends, and Vulnerability
00:38:00 God’s Presence in the Midst of Crisis
00:41:00 Toni's 'No Matter What' Statement
00:42:00 Prayer and Closing Encouragement
📚 Connect with Toni
📖 Don't Try This Alone → https://a.co/d/hTAhlx2
Toni's merch line: https://www.shopetch.co/collections/toni-collier?srsltid=AfmBOooa8cVwN-RaFC08WLvdAfD19Uw_eUoVss1-MollcKyHb0tAK1Fi
📸 Instagram: @tonijcollier
Broken Crayons Still Color Instagram: @brkncrayons
Toni Collier on The Deep End with Lecrae: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divorce-story-toni-collier-never-planned-to-tell/id1731885106?i=1000738780103
💬 Connect with Hanna
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📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour
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47. Tired of Starting Over? Why Small Steps Matter Dec 30, 2025

In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna invites listeners into a grace-filled conversation about habit formation, spiritual growth, and why small beginnings matter more than big intentions. As a new year approaches, Hanna challenges the familiar “go big or go home” mindset and offers a better way forward—one rooted in identity, consistency, and dependence on God.
Drawing from both Scripture and the science of habit formation, Hanna reframes spiritual disciplines as training, not trying harder. She shares personal stories, insights from her book Everyday Spiritual Habits, and practical examples that show how tiny, faithful habits can shape who we become over time. Rather than focusing on achievements or spiritual checklists, Hanna calls listeners to consider a deeper question: Who do you want to become?
This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who feels tired before the new year even begins, struggles with consistency, or longs for sustainable spiritual growth that fits real life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Faithful Living
00:53 The Shift from Big Goals to Small Habits
06:47 Understanding Habit Formation and Identity
13:26 The Power of Micro Habits
19:59 Encouragement for New Beginnings
Key Topics
• Why “go big or go home” goals often lead to burnout
• The difference between trying harder and training differently
• How habits shape identity and spiritual formation
• Why small, daily “seed habits” lead to lasting change
• What Scripture says about small beginnings
• Practical examples of tiny habits for Bible reading and prayer
• How to approach the new year with grace and faithfulness
💬 Connect with Hanna
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📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour
🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts
#NewYear #NoMatterWhatPodcast #NewYearNewMe #Healthyhabits #Spiritualhabits #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

46. Advent: Waiting on The God Who Hears Dec 23, 2025

In this special solo episode of No Matter What, Hanna steps into the Advent season with an honest, hope-filled reflection on waiting, prayer, and trusting God when answers feel delayed. Drawing from Luke 1 and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Hanna explores what it means to believe God hears us—even when His response doesn’t come how or when we expect.

With warmth, Scripture, and personal insight from her book Everyday Spiritual Habits, Hanna reframes prayer not as persistence that wears God down, but as dependence that draws us closer to His presence. She invites listeners to consider how waiting itself becomes a tool God uses to deepen faith, cultivate trust, and anchor us in Him.

If you’re weary from unanswered prayers, discouraged by long seasons of waiting, or wondering whether God truly hears you—this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and gentle encouragement rooted in the character of a faithful God.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Understanding Advent and Waiting

03:47 The Story of Zechariah and Elizabeth

06:09 The Significance of Prayer and God's Timing

12:35 The Purpose of Waiting and Dependence on God

15:59 Conclusion Key Topics: • Why Advent is a season of waiting, trust, and hope

• What Zechariah and Elizabeth teach us about unanswered prayer

• How God hears prayers long after we stop praying them

• Why prayer is about dependence, not determination

• The purpose God has in seasons of waiting

• How unanswered prayers can draw us deeper into God’s presence Enter the GoodReads giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236775479-everyday-spiritual-habits 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #Advent #NoMatterWhatPodcast #waitingonGod #faithfulness #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

45. Hustle Culture and Holy Rest ft. Blake Guichet Dec 16, 2025

In this conversation, Hanna sits down with bestselling author and podcaster, Blake Guichet (also known as The Girl Named Blake). Blake opens up about her unexpected journey from driven, sharp-edged teenager to a woman shaped by surrender, motherhood, and a deep love for Jesus. Blake shares how God grabbed her heart during her freshman year of college and gently redirected her from “dabbling” in sin toward a life of abundance, healing, and freedom. She and Hanna unpack the pressure of “holy hustle,” why rest is actually sacred, and how God uses seasons of breaking to restore, renew, and strengthen us. You’ll also hear Blake talk about the early days of Confessions of a Crappy Christian, her massive leap from church communications to full-time creator, and what she has learned from leading bold, honest conversations online. If you need encouragement, honesty, and a reminder that God meets us in every messy season, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Faith and Transformation 04:32 The Birth of a Podcast: Confessions of a Crappy Christian 07:15 Navigating Online Influence and Authenticity 09:54 The Impact of Viral Moments 12:50 Advice for Meaningful Conversations 15:37 Reflections on Regret and Growth 22:59 The Journey of Healing and Perspective 28:18 Navigating Online Reactions and Personal Growth 32:27 The Struggle with Hustle Culture 37:11 Finding Rest and Surrendering Control 43:01 Embracing Transformation and Trusting God Key Topics: -The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in public life. -The role of faith and personal transformation in Blake's journey. -Challenges and insights from podcasting and building an online presence. -The impact of hustle culture and the significance of rest and balance. -Encouragement for listeners to embrace their unique journeys and trust in their faith. Enter the GoodReads giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236775479-everyday-spiritual-habits 📚 Connect with Blake 📖 Confessions of a Crappy Christian → https://a.co/d/c8idmcH The Speakeasy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speakeasy/id1440149171 📸 Instagram: @thegirlnamedblake 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #Blakeguichet #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Confessionsofacrappychristian #thegirlnamedblake #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

44. That's Just Not True ft. Erica Ligenza Gwynn Dec 09, 2025

Author Erica Ligenza Gwynn joins Hanna for a refreshing, deeply needed conversation about the cultural lies women are believing—and the biblical truth that brings us freedom. Drawing from her new book, That’s Just Not True, Erica shares how subtle messaging around empowerment, self-sufficiency, and “you do you” theology can quietly shape our identity, overwhelm our hearts, and pull us away from dependence on Christ.
Together, they unpack two of the most common mantras women absorb today: “She believed she could, so she did” and “I am enough.” With Scripture, practical examples, and honest storytelling, Hanna and Erica explore why these phrases sound good but leave us striving, depleted, or disconnected from God’s design.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to be “limitless,” overwhelmed by expectations, or confused by well-packaged cultural wisdom—this conversation will bring clarity, comfort, and truth rooted in God’s Word.
In This Episode:
• How to identify lies the enemy disguises as empowerment
• Why self-reliance leads to exhaustion
• What Scripture actually says about sufficiency
• Parenting, story, calling, and God’s authorship
• The lies most women don’t realize they’ve believed
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:01:30 Connection and Background
00:03:00 Two Truths and a Lie Game
00:05:00 Book Discussion: It's Just Not True
00:10:00 Personal Experiences with Lies
00:15:00 Faith and Truth in Everyday Life
00:20:00 Practical Steps to Replace Lies
00:25:00 Parenting and Personal Growth
00:30:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Key quotes
“The enemy isn’t creative—he takes something good and twists it just enough that we no longer notice it’s not truth.”
“There’s never going to be a point where we arrive at ‘enough.’ That’s the whole point of the gospel—Jesus was enough because we aren’t.”
“Our world tells us we can do anything, but God invites us to discover the specific things He actually created us to do.”

📚 Connect with Erica 📖 That's Just Not True → https://a.co/d/2bwruUb 📸 Instagram: @ericaligenza 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #EricaLigenzaGwynn #NoMatterWhatPodcast #That'sjustnottrue #Lieswomenbelieve #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

43. How Biblical Hospitality Changes Everything ft. Abby Kuykendall Dec 02, 2025

What if the people right in front of you are the ones God is inviting you to love most intentionally? In this episode, Hanna sits down with author Abby Kuykendall to talk about Christian hospitality as a spiritual discipline, why perfection kills connection, and how to create safe, meaningful spaces around your table. Abby unpacks themes from her new book, Let the Biscuits Burn, and explains how real hospitality starts with learning to be present—with yourself, with others, and with Jesus. Whether you're navigating the holidays, wanting better connection with neighbors, or longing to bring people into your life without overwhelm, this conversation will give you practical, low-lift hosting ideas you can use right away. If you’ve ever felt too busy, too tired, or too insecure to host, this episode will lift the pressure and give you tools to open your home—and your heart—no matter your season. In This Episode -Entertaining can often be a selfish act. -Biblical hospitality focuses on who God wants at the table. -Serving others should be the priority in hospitality. -The environment should foster intimate and vulnerable conversations. -The Holy Spirit's guidance is crucial in hospitality. -Cooking and decorating should reflect a desire to serve others. -Hospitality is about community and connection. -Creating an inviting space is essential for meaningful interactions. -It's important to shift focus from self to others in hospitality. -True hospitality is a reflection of one's faith and values. Chapters 00:00 — Intro 02:14 — Who Abby Is & Why Presence Matters 05:40 — Learning to Slow Down Enough to Notice Your Inner World 10:22 — How Emotional Awareness Shapes Spiritual Formation 14:55 — The Power of Naming What’s True 18:30 — What Happens in Our Bodies During Stress or Disconnection 22:48 — Practicing Attunement With Yourself First 27:05 — Soul Friendships & Showing Up for One Another 31:42 — Parenting: Connection Over Perfection 35:10 — Repair as a Daily Rhythm in All Relationships 38:00 — Bringing Jesus to the Table of Every Relationship 41:22 — How Slowing Down Makes Room for the Holy Spirit 45:18 — Practical Rhythms for Connection in Daily Life 48:30 — Final Encouragements & Closing Key Quotes "Entertaining is selfish because it is what you want." "It's not who I want at my table, it's who God wants." 📚 Connect with Abby 📖 Let The Biscuits Burn → https://a.co/d/8O9ZDAD 📸 Instagram: @abby.kuykendall 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #AbbyKuykendall #NoMatterWhatPodcast #LetTheBiscuitsBurn #BiblicalHospitality #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

42. How to Find Joy in a Life You Don’t Always Like ft. Rachel Awtrey Nov 25, 2025

What if joy is still possible—even in the seasons you wouldn’t have chosen? Today, Hanna is joined by author and podcast host Rachel Awtrey for a warm, honest, hope-filled conversation about learning to love your life — even in seasons you didn’t choose and wouldn’t pick again. Rachel shares the surprising backstory behind her book Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time) and how she began to practice joy in the middle of loneliness, constant transition as a military spouse, and the everyday grind of motherhood. Together, Hanna and Rachel talk about the small, ordinary things that bring them joy (like open windows, fall breezes, and instrumental jazz), and why those “little” things actually matter deeply in our spiritual formation. They unpack how joy is something we practice, not something we wait to feel; how paying attention to God’s goodness grows gratitude; and why celebration becomes a kind of spiritual discipline that prepares us for the harder days. Rachel also shares practical ways to invite joy into your home, friendships, rhythms, and thought life — especially when nothing feels ideal. If you’re craving more joy, more presence, and more delight in the life you’re actually living, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a gentle nudge toward hope. 💡Topics discussed: -Joy can be found in the ordinary moments of life. -Celebration is a discipline that can transform our perspective. -Community is essential for unlocking joy and combating loneliness. -Invitation is a powerful tool for building friendships. -We often have more in common with others than we realize. -It's important to be open to unexpected friendships. -Hosting is about love, not impressing others. -Spiritual formation is more important than just gaining information. -We should focus on being present in our relationships. -God desires a personal relationship with us, not just a student-teacher dynamic. ⏰ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro 01:12 – Meeting Rachel Awtrey 03:04 – The Story Behind “Love Your Life” 06:55 – When Joy Feels Hard to Find 10:31 – Practicing Joy in the Everyday Moments 14:18 – Motherhood, Loneliness & Honest Confession 18:42 – Why Celebration Is a Spiritual Discipline 22:57 – How Gratitude Shapes Our Perspective 27:40 – Small Rhythms That Grow Big Joy 31:28 – Friendship, Connection & Feeling Known 35:16 – Inviting God Into Ordinary Life 39:48 – What Rachel Is Loving in This Season 43:12 – Encouragement for Anyone Struggling Right Now 46:05 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Rachel ✨ Key Quotes "This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a self-plus-God-help book—because only the Lord can heal what our hacks and habits never will." - Rachel Awtrey "People are starving to be invited in. Most of us are just waiting for someone else to go first—so go first, even if it’s awkward or messy." - Rachel Awtrey "You’re not meant to be impressive; you’re meant to be available. Hospitality isn’t perfection—it’s letting people into your real life." - Rachel Awtrey 📚 Connect with Rachel 📖 Love Your Life → https://a.co/d/7hYp1kQ 🎙️ Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey Podcast 📸 Instagram: @rachel.awtrey 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #RachelAwtrey #NoMatterWhatPodcast #LoveYourLife #BiblicalHospitality #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

41. How to Stop Living Overwhelmed ft. Tara Sun Nov 18, 2025

Do you ever feel like life is one big balancing act you’re about to drop? 😅

Author and podcaster Tara Sun joins Hanna to talk about what to do when you’re overbooked and overwhelmed. From saying “no” to good things, to finding rest in daily routines, to learning that spiritual maturity is actually dependence on God—this conversation will help you reset your pace and remember what really matters.

💡 In This Episode:

Learning to rest without quitting
How to depend on God instead of self-reliance
The difference between being busy and living abundantly
What Mary and Martha can teach us about anxiety and presence
Why rest is a posture, not a nap
The one-sentence prayer Tara’s dad prays every day

📖 Grab Tara’s book: Overbooked and Overwhelmed → https://amzn.to/4oAoO0u
🎙️ Listen to Truth Talks with Tara → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-talks-with-tara/id1526013986
🌐 Connect with Hanna: hannaeseymour.com | @hannaeseymour

40. Ellie Holcomb: You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Love Nov 11, 2025

What if you stopped trying to prove your love to God—and just rested in being loved by Him?

In this tender, tear-filled conversation, Dove Award–winning singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb joins Hanna Seymour to talk about what it means to be God’s beloved even in the wilderness.

Ellie shares stories behind her newest album Far Country, the grief and longing that shaped it, and how she learned that God’s love isn’t something to earn or achieve—it’s something to receive.

This is one of those honest, healing episodes you’ll carry with you all week.

About Ellie Holcomb

Ellie Holcomb is a Dove Award–winning artist, author, and mom who writes songs and stories to remind people of the hope we have in Christ. Her latest record, Far Country, invites listeners to hold both sorrow and joy as we journey toward the home our hearts long for.

Listen to Far Country → https://music.apple.com/us/album/far-country/1833088326

Follow Ellie → https://www.instagram.com/ellieholcomb

About Hanna Seymour

Hanna Seymour is an author and podcaster with big sister energy and a seminary degree. Her upcoming book, Everyday Spiritual Habits, releases February 2026 and helps you build small, simple habits to grow your faith in daily life. Preorder now: https://amzn.to/43hSuap

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39. Sarah Maddack: Pleasing God, Not People Nov 04, 2025

viral “silly song” creator Sarah Maddack joins Hanna to talk about choosing obedience over outcome and learning to please God, not people.

Sarah shares how her unexpected career began with a slug on her rug, how she wrestles with discouragement and comparison in a world driven by numbers and algorithms, and what it looks like to trust God with both creativity and calling. Together, Hanna and Sarah talk about identity, surrender, motherhood, and the temptation to measure worth by views instead of faithfulness.

This conversation will remind you that God calls us to obedience, not results—and that success in His kingdom looks a lot more like everyday faithfulness than viral fame.

In this episode:

How Sarah’s viral “silly songs” began
Finding identity beyond performance or platform
Pleasing God vs. pleasing people
Obedience over outcome when success fades
What motherhood teaches us about God’s love

About Sarah:
Sarah Maddack is a silly songwriter and artist who lives in Nashville, TN. She started her music career after a video of her rapping to a slug on her rug went viral on TikTok. She is most known for her song “Coffee Shop Bop” (“I hopped into a coffee shop”), which gained over 30 million views and became a viral social media trend. Sarah writes and performs songs about anything random, wholesome, or found in daily life—hippos, baked goods, insects, and more. Her music is quirky, fun, upbeat, and family-friendly. She’s passionate about the joy that following Jesus brings and encourages her followers to embrace silliness and not take themselves too seriously!

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38. Katy Fassett: From “This Will Ruin My Life” to “God, I Trust You” Oct 28, 2025

When Katy’s husband said he wanted to leave his career and become a pastor, her first response was, “That would ruin my life.” In this episode, Katy Fassett shares her raw journey of releasing control, losing identity and income, rebuilding community, and ultimately learning to trust God in motherhood and massive change. Honest, funny, and deeply encouraging for any woman navigating surrender.

In this episode we talk about:

Letting go of control in motherhood
Supporting a husband through a massive calling shift
Losing income + identity overnight
Navigating loneliness in the little years
Rebuilding community from scratch
Choosing faith over fear (even when it costs comfort)

Katy is fun, silly, deeply honest, and full of faith. If you’ve ever thought:
“I didn’t sign up for THIS version of my life… but I want to trust God anyway,”
this episode will speak straight to your heart.

Bible Verse:
“Our purpose is to please God, not people.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Katy Fassett is a mom of (almost) five, a former Beachbody partner, and a soon-to-be pastor’s wife. Online, she’s known for her fun, honest, and faith-filled take on motherhood, fitness, and real life. Katy encourages women to take care of their bodies, lean into community, and trust God—especially when life doesn’t go as planned.

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37. Shannon Leyko: Living Without Excess and Finding Freedom in Christ Oct 21, 2025

Former Miss New York turned military wife, mom of three, and declutter guru, Shannon Leyko has lived about a dozen lives in thirty-seven years — and every one of them has taught her something about freedom, faith, and what really matters.
In this episode, Shannon shares her story of walking away from a fear-based religion, rediscovering God’s grace, and learning to live a decluttered life — not because she loves minimalism, but because she wants her heart, home, and habits to align with her values.
We talk about how letting go of excess can become a spiritual practice, how overconsumption quietly becomes idolatry, and why true freedom often begins with what we choose to release.
In this episode:
How losing her mom led Shannon closer to Jesus
Living without excess so your values lead your home — not your stuff
When possessions become our security or identity
Shannon’s journey out of legalism and into grace
Why faith sometimes means slowing down and focusing small
How personal faithfulness creates ripple effects in the world
✨ This one will leave you breathing easier, more grounded, and freshly focused on what truly matters.
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36. Ruth Chou Simons: The Secret to an Unhurried Life (Even When You’re Busy) Oct 14, 2025

What does it look like to live a life that’s both productive and unhurried? In this week’s conversation, I sit down with Ruth Chou Simons—Wall Street Journal bestselling author, artist, podcaster, and founder of GraceLaced. Ruth shares from her new book The Way of the Wildflower and helps us see how God uses every season—growth, rest, and even dormancy—to shape us.

We talk about:

Why hurry often starts in the heart
Trusting God’s timing instead of rushing ahead
How sanctification can’t be forced or fast-tracked
What dormancy looks like in our spiritual lives
The freedom of dependency on God’s sufficiency

This episode is a gentle reminder: God isn’t in a rush with you. 🌿

Links & Resources

Ruth’s new book: The Way of the Wildflower
Ruth on Instagram: @ruthchousimons
Ruth’s art & shop: GraceLaced
Other books by Ruth: GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, When Striving Ceases, Now and Not Yet

Connect with me:

hannaseymour.com
Instagram: @hannaeseymour
My weekly devotional email The Weekly One: https://hannaseymour.com/theweeklyone

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who feels rushed in this season. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s conversation!

35. Katie Faris: Finding Freedom in Our Limits and God's Limitlessness Oct 07, 2025

Motherhood can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and impossible. We often believe the lie that we need to “do it all” or be the perfect mom. But in today’s conversation, author and mom of five, Katie Faris, reminds us that our limits are not failures—they are invitations to depend on the limitless God.
Katie and I talk about:

The common lies moms believe about keeping it all together

How suffering and grief intersect with motherhood

What it looks like to embrace dependence on God rather than striving to be “super mom”

The freedom that comes from being a faithful, not a perfect, parent

Her new devotional Every Hour I Need You and how studying God’s character transformed her daily walk
If you’ve ever felt weary, inadequate, or like you’re falling short as a mom, this episode will encourage you to lift your eyes to the God who sees you, loves you, and equips you for the sacred calling of motherhood.
Order Katie’s devotional: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Hour-Need-You-Meditations/dp/1433586103

Connect with Katie: https://katiefaris.com
Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiefaris

🔗 Connect with Hanna

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34. Cristina Baker: God Can Redeem Anything—The Power of Prayer and Hope Sep 30, 2025

Cristina Baker has lived through homelessness, addiction, and trauma. But in the middle of her darkest moments, she encountered Jesus in a way that changed everything.

Now with over 1 million followers on TikTok, Cristina shares daily prayers and encouragement with millions of people online. She’s the author of Hope in 60 Seconds and her newest book A Minute of Hope: 100 Prayers for Staying Steadfast Through Challenges and Change.

In this conversation, Cristina and Hanna talk about:

Her radical encounter with Jesus that turned her life around
The lifelong process of healing and sanctification
Why prayer is not just something we do, but a way of life
How God redeems even our wilderness seasons
Practical encouragement for making prayer part of your everyday moments

Cristina’s story is a living reminder that no one is too far gone for God to redeem, and that a single prayer can change everything.

📖 Scripture mentioned: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Psalm 34:17–19, James 5:16
📚 Cristina’s books: Hope in 60 Seconds and A Minute of Hope

⭐ Connect with Us

Connect with Cristina:
🌐 cristinabaker.com
📸 Instagram
🎵 TikTok

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🎙 No Matter What podcast
✉️ The Weekly One — one verse, one quote, and one question each week

33. Tanner Olson: Finding Hope in Grief and Prayer Sep 23, 2025

In this episode, I sit down with author, spoken word poet, and storyteller, Tanner Olson. Tanner shares how his journey through infertility, adoption, and creative ministry has shaped his faith. Together we talk about prayer, waiting on God’s timing, the coexistence of grief and hope, and what it looks like to live faithfully—even when life doesn’t look the way you expected. His honesty about wrestling with God, his story of adoption, and his heart for helping others connect with God through poetry and prayer will encourage and challenge you to remember: life is heavy and hard, but God is always good.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The story behind Tanner’s children’s book All the Things I Say to God
How grief and hope can exist side by side
Tanner’s personal journey with infertility and adoption
Honest reflections on social media, creativity, and calling
Why remembering God’s past faithfulness matters for our present trials
How prayer can be simple, accessible, and transformative for all of us

About Tanner Olson:
Tanner Olson is an author, spoken word poet, and storyteller based in Nashville, TN. Known for his heartfelt and hopeful voice, he travels the country sharing poetry and stories that weave together grace, humor, and faith. His work has been described as “hopefully unique and inviting,” offering a fresh perspective on life’s complexities with honesty and curiosity. Tanner is the author of multiple books, including Walk A Little Slower, All the Things I Say to God (Zonderkidz, April 2025), and an upcoming release with HarperCollins in February 2026. Discover more of his work at writtentospeak.com.

Resources & Links:

All the Things I Say to God (Zonderkidz, April 2025): https://www.writtentospeak.com/store
Follow Tanner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writtentospeak
Follow Hanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannaeseymour
Learn more: https://www.hannaseymour.com

Call to Action:
If something in this episode encouraged you, I’d love to hear! Leave a comment on Spotify, DM me on Instagram, or share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder of God’s goodness. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe—your support helps this podcast reach more people with encouragement to follow Jesus, no matter what.

32. Katie Blackburn: When life looks nothing like you imagined Sep 16, 2025

Katie Blackburn’s story is one of resilience, courage, and God’s faithfulness. As a single mom of six, Katie has walked through unexpected turns she never saw coming. In this conversation, we talk about the power of community, the gift of being vulnerable, and the strength only God can provide when life feels overwhelming. Katie also shares what it’s been like to raise a child with autism, and the lessons she’s learning about letting go and trusting God with her kids’ stories. This is a raw, hope-filled reminder that even when everything falls apart, God is still there.

About Katie:

Katie Blackburn is a writer, single mom to six, and relentless believer finding grace in motherhood, special-needs parenting, and everyday faith. Her voice—honest, gentle, and anchored in community—shines through in her writing.

Find Katie online:

Find Hanna online:
Website: https://hannaseymour.com | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanna_seymour | Podcast (No Matter What): Apple | Podcast (The Weekly One): Spotify | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hannaeseymour

31. Kelly Needham: Redefining Purpose and Greatness Sep 09, 2025

Kelly Needham shares her story of learning what true purpose looks like—in motherhood, ministry, and everyday life. We talk about what it means to rely fully on God, why the small acts of service matter so much, and how to rethink ambition and success in light of the Gospel. We also dive into family rhythms, reading habits, and the tension of wanting to honor God while living in a culture that often tells us otherwise.

Find Kelly Needham online:
Website: https://kellyneedham.com | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyneedham | Podcast (Clearly with Kelly Needham & Jenny Randle): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearly/id1684295216 | Book (Purposefooled): https://www.kellyneedham.com/purposefooled

Find Hanna online:
Website: https://hannaseymour.com | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanna_seymour | Podcast (No Matter What): Apple | Podcast (The Weekly One): Spotify | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hannaeseymour

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges

02:57 Kelly's Current Projects and Ministry Growth

05:48 Family Dynamics and Parenting Insights

08:47 Reading Habits and Literary Preferences

11:52 Daily Life and Family Values

14:51 Purpose and Meaning in Life

17:42 The Premise of 'Purpose Fooled'

25:46 The Weight of Expectations

30:11 Redefining Greatness

34:52 Finding Purpose in the Mundane

40:31 Living for an Audience of One

50:19 The Journey of Dependency

30. Christy Nockels: Finding Rest in the Chaos Sep 02, 2025

Christy Nockels joins me to share her story as a musician, a mom, and a woman following Jesus. We talk about what it looks like to keep family and faith first, how music can shape parenting, and the ways God has used hardship and surrender to teach her. Christy reminds us to slow down, live in the present, and trust God’s plan—especially when it comes to rest. We also chat about her brand-new lullaby album, King Who Never Sleeps, and the joy it’s already bringing to families.

Find Christy Nockels online:
Website: https://christynockels.com | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christynockels | Podcast (The Glorious in the Mundane): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glorious-in-the-mundane/id1017451826 | Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5WNNkGJ1FqQxQJQq9Sxjba

Find Hanna online:
Website: https://hannaseymour.com | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanna_seymour | Podcast (No Matter What): Apple | Podcast (The Weekly One): Spotify | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hannaeseymour

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connections

02:10 The Power of Music in Parenting

06:00 Prioritizing Callings and Family

11:10 Living from a Place of Rest

14:18 Be Where You Are: Embracing the Present

20:25 Working with God vs. Working for God

24:31 Adventuring with God

29:13 The Journey to Lullabies

34:02 The Message of King Who Never Sleeps

39:24 Lessons from Hardship and Surrender

29. Jessica Hottle: forgiveness, childhood trauma, and freedom Dec 29, 2020

This is a really important conversation. Jessica Hottle joins me to talk about healing from childhood trauma, learning how to forgive, and ultimately finding freedom in Christ.

In this episode, we discuss:

Responding to and recovering from childhood trauma
How to forgive those who have wronged you and why it matters
The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
How to dismantle the lies that keep us from healing and wholeness
How to see the truth of Romans 8:28 when we're looking at past trauma

Scripture Mentioned:

Ephesians 5
John 10:10
Psalm 145:17
Psalm 139
1 John 1

Resources Mentioned:

Sponsors:

Faithful Counseling – Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
25 Days in Philippians
The College Girl's Survival Guide

28. Ainsley Britain: Break Free from a Toxic Relationship Dec 22, 2020

Y'all are gonna love this girl. Ainsley Britain and her sassiness are in the house, talking about abusive relationships, how God has better for you, and how Jesus came to set us free.

In this episode, we discuss:

How does one even find herself in an abusive relationship?
How can we offer help and support to a friend in an abusive relationship?
How the pathway to healing and freedom is a process that requires community
How God is so much better and so much more powerful than we can ever understand

Scripture Mentioned:

James 5:14-15

Resources Mentioned:

27. Jillian Edwards: Waiting for Clarity Dec 15, 2020

Songstress, Jillian Edwards, is here to talk about seasons of waiting, season of seeking clarity, and how there is blessing in the simple act of planting seeds. You will love this conversation and this woman--if you don't already!

In this episode, we discuss:

Navigating the balance between faith and seeking clarity
How seasons of waiting can be incredibly fruitful
How our relationship with and definition of success should look different as followers of Christ
How obedience, faithfulness, and success relate to each other

Scripture mentioned:

Phil 3:10
Isaiah 32:16-20
Psalm 84:11

Resources mentioned:

26. Dr. Deb Gorton: Is Comfort Keeping You Stuck? Dec 08, 2020

If you only listen to one podcast episode in 2020, this should be it. Dr. Deb Gorton, author of Embracing Uncomfortable, shares her insight as a clinical psychologist with personal stories about how our drive for comfort is leading us away from our desired destination, and what you and I can do to start living differently.

In this episode, we discuss:

How knowing your core identity gives you freedom to do so many other things
How when we don't know who we are and what we value, we make the wrong short term decisions
How when get locked into specific outcomes, it's hard to pivot when they don't match our reality
How our drive for comfort leads us away from our desired destination

Scripture mentioned:

Colossians 1:16 - For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. (NIV)

Resources mentioned:

25. Morgan Coyner: When You Can't See God's Goodness Dec 01, 2020

What should have been an exciting new chapter of life, began with the funerals of her dad and then mom. Morgan Coyner joins me in the studio today to talk about her "great terrible", grief, death, addiction, and how the kindness of God can be found in even the darkest corners.

In this episode, we discuss:

How vital community is during seasons of grief
When you struggle to see the kindness of the Lord
How you can't allow your sin and shame to stay in the darkness
The importance of lamenting and having space to wrestle with your doubts, anger, and disappointment

Scripture mentioned:

John 14:18
Psalm 68:6
1 Peter 5:10

Resources mentioned:

The Next Door
TND video Morgan talks about
You can buy this cute T-shirt and support The Next Door
TND Hope Line: 855-TND-HOPE

Sponors:

Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
25 Days in Philippians
The College Girl's Survival Guide

24. Laura Cooksey: God is in the details (even the hard ones) Nov 24, 2020

If you need to be reminded that God is in the details of your life, that He is for you, and that He's always good, my friend Laura Cooksey is here to testify. We talk about career, family planning, infertility, adoption, you name it-- we covered it. And you are going to be so grateful for this woman's story and her heart.

In this episode, we discuss:

The process of learning to trust God when reality doesn't meet our expectations
How to plan, prepare, and pivot when the Lord redirects your steps
How even amidst loss and grief, we can have hope
How practicing gratitude in all circumstances is life giving and transforming

Scripture Mentioned:

Prov 16:9
Isaiah 55:8-9
2 Cor 4:17
Lam 3:21-24
Ephesians 3:16-21

Resources Mentioned:

The Thoughtful Table
Follow @thethoughfultable on instagram
Follow @laurabcooksey on instagram to learn about her new music!

Episode Sponsors:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

23. Hope Darst: Peace Be Still Nov 17, 2020

You are going to love my new friend and songstress, Hope Darst. This conversation of identity and finding freedom, quickly became a theological discussion and I am here for it. Hope's story is going to challenge you and move you, and you're definitely going to want to listen to her album, Peace Be Still, after it's over.

In this episode, we discuss:

How do we become aware of the lies we are believing?
What does it practically look like to die to self?
How do we transform our mind, feelings, and behavior to do what God wants us to do?
How the goodness of God is often most experienced amidst things that do not feel good
How the story of Joseph can reframe our expectations of the Christian life

Scripture mentioned:

Rom 12:2
Psalm 91

Resources mentioned:

Hope's debut album- Peace Be Still

Episode Sponsors:

Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
25 Days in Philippians
The College Girl's Survival Guide

22. Rebecca Gray: Faith or Fear—It's Your Choice Nov 10, 2020

Are you ready to have your faith built up? Because it's about to happen! I had the joy of sitting down with my friend, Rebecca Gray, to talk about 4 intense days that changed her life. She is here to testify of the Lord's goodness and you will only love Him more after listening to this.

In this episode, we discuss:

How we all have a choice of faith or fear
How we can pray for miracles, we can pray for what we want, and also pray, "Thy Will Be Done"
How surrounding yourself with God's Word, God's Spirit, and God's people is vital for walking through a hard season
How fiery trials refine our faith

Scripture mentioned:

Joshua 1:9
Luke 22:42
Romans 8:28
Psalm 78:4

Resources mentioned:

Episode sponsors:

21. Sarah Bauer Anderson: When Politics and Religion Divide Us Nov 03, 2020

How do we navigate the tension, the rage, the disunity all around us? It's discouraging, disheartening, and disappointing. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Sarah Bauer Anderson, author of The Space Between: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart, joins me today to discuss how to be the people God created us to be in this cultural "No Matter What" season.

In this episode, we discuss:

How it is vital to remember the humanity of politicians and the people behind certain positions, and how to do that
How to respond to the friend or family member who says, "You cannot be a Christian and vote for X, and I denounce you if you do."
How to personally decide what issues are essential or hills to die on, and what aren't
How to not just survive election day and following, but actually lean into the tension and grow as people
How the "peace walls" in Northern Ireland were ineffective and what we can learn from that
How Jesus teaches us to live together when politics pull us apart

Scripture mentioned:

Romans 12:18
Luke 19:1-10

Resources mentioned:

Sarah's book: The Space Between Us

Episode sponsors:

Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
Live True: 40 Days To Get Back to You by Christy Wright

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

20. Barbara Rainey: Becoming Who God Made You To Be Oct 27, 2020

If you've ever found yourself in a season of transition, fog, or wondered "Who am I now, Lord?" this conversation with Barbara Rainey will speak to you. Barbara is wise, gentle, and real. I was so encouraged by our time talking together-- and I know you will be too.

In this episode, we discuss:

How can we know we are where God wants us and He is with us in it?
How God doesn't do the same thing with everyone
How can we learn and practice a rich and honest prayer life?
What to do when you're disappointed with God
What practical steps can we take to be who God created us to be when we don't really know who we are in a new season?
How the fruit of spiritual maturity actually looks a lot different than we think it should

Scripture Mentioned:

Job 13:15
Hab 3:17-19

Resources Mentioned:

More about Barbara: theraineys.org
Barbara's book: My Heart, Ever His
Barbara's Product line and blog: Ever Thine Home
Barbara and Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest
Crossway's Devotional Psalter

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

19. Tara-Leigh Cobble: How the Bible Can Change Your Life Oct 20, 2020

Meet my newest soul sister, or perhaps you already know and love her, Tara-Leigh Cobble. She's on a mission to find all the joy and she'd love for you to come along with her. In this episode, Tara-Leigh and I discuss about 100 things I'm passionate about, but especially how we have been created to know who God is, have fellowship with Him, and how we have unlimited access to Him through His very Word.

In this episode, we discuss:

How knowing the character of God can carry you through the hardest of seasons
How to hold steadfast to who God says He is, instead of letting your circumstances define Him and your theology
How reading the Bible chronologically can change your life
3 mistakes we often make when studying God's Word
How to start reading the Bible on your own, but not alone

Scripture mentioned:

Psalm 16:11
Psalm 145:17

Resources mentioned:

Matthew Henry's Commentaries
D-Group
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
Dr. Tom Constable's Notes
Talk Through The Bible

18. Christy Wright: Obedience Isn't About the Outcome Aug 25, 2020

This woman gets me fired up. My friend and fellow enneagram 8, Christy Wright, joins me in the studio to talk about obedience, confidence, humility, and so much more. You're going to want to hear every word of this.

In this episode, we discuss:

How God's invitation to obey Him is for your good
How obedience is often more about our growth than our outcome
How to not get stuck on the couch waiting for God
How to not run ahead of God
How God doesn't just put up with us, He delights in us

Scripture mentioned:

2 Cor 12:9
1 Thess 5:24
Matt 5:16

Resources mentioned:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

17. Curtis Zackery: True Rest for Our Souls Aug 18, 2020

The way this guy can recall scripture always blows my mind. Curtis Zackery, or CZ as most know him, shares about a time he was utterly exhausted all in the name of doing work for God and the journey he went on to discover what true rest for our souls can actually look like.

In this episode, we discuss:

How exhaustion is a man-made problem, with a God-created solution
How the message of rest is woven throughout the entire Bible
How God cares more about your ability to connect with Him, than your ability to do good works for Him
How to get to a place where our works is an overflow of our connection to God, not from our own strength
How to discover and remove our personal barriers to intimacy with God
And so much more

Scripture mentioned:

Genesis 2:2-3
Exodus 31:17
Exodus 20:8
Hebrews 12:1-2
Psalm 13
Matt 11:28-30

Resources mentioned:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

16. Jamie Heard: Grief, Surrender, and the Peace That Carried Her Aug 11, 2020

No matter what hardship you may be experiencing, Jamie Heard's story is going to encourage you. It's also going to kick your booty, but she will challenge you, push you, and ultimately encourage you to fix your eyes on Jesus.

In this episode, we discuss:

How God's peace really can surpass all understanding when you fully submit to Him and His will
How to love and serve a God who allows tragedy and pain
How supporting and walking alongside others in grief can be part of your healing
How learning to truly surrender to God's will and His Plan can save your life
How an eternal perspective is vital in walking through hardship
How to support a friend who is grieving the loss of a loved one

Scripture mentioned:

Philippians 4:6-7

Resources mentioned:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

15. Kristi McLelland: Trusting God in the Desert Aug 04, 2020

Kristi McLelland is one of my favorite Bible teachers and she's got a story for you about a time when she followed God's leading straight into a desert, and how even in our darkest days, the Living God is better than we will ever know.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to create space in our lives that allows God to fill it
How to trust God in the desert
How walking in the mystery of life with God is better than having certainty of what's to come
How to help our friends who are in a dark place
How the Psalms can help us pray when we're in pain
How to take the leap of faith and obey God's leading when you're scared or too comfortable

Scripture mentioned:

Psalm 78:19
Romans 12:15

Resources mentioned:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

14. Dwan Hill: Rejection, Identity, and Trusting God Anyway Jul 28, 2020

This is a guy who's opinion I'm always interested in. My friend, Dwan Hill, joins me in the studio to talk about a time when it felt like the door to his entire future was slammed in his face, but how God proved Himself to be bigger and better than he ever thought possible.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to stop seeing rejection as a reflection of your inner worth
How to deal with disappointment when your life isn't turning out the way you think it should
How to obey what you know God is calling you to do, even when you don't want to or are fearful
How to reframe your identity and purpose from "I do so I am" to "I am so I do."
And so much more

Scripture Mentioned:

John 12:24
Matt 6:26-34
Romans 8
1 Cor 2:9-10
Psalm 42:5
Psalm 37:23
Ephesians 1:17-19
Hebrews 12:2

Resources Mentioned:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

13. Lauren Lianne: Singleness, Surrender, and Trusting God Jul 21, 2020

My friend, Lauren Lianne and I have a very raw conversation about the hardship of singleness, how to trust God with something you so desperately want, and what to do when the doubts creep in that maybe God isn't good or doesn't have your best in mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

How do we navigate the gap between our hopes and reality? How do we be honest about our feelings but also trust God when we're disappointed?
When the gap gets too big between you and God, where do you go from there?
How vital it is to invite other people into your loneliness, hurt, and most importantly the need to confess your secret sin to another person.
How is the wait in our favor?
How does pain serve a purpose?
What does it look like to have faith in singleness or in any season of waiting?

Scripture mentioned:

Rom 8:22-25
Psalm 34:18
Hebrews 6:19
Hebrews 12:2
Jeremiah 29:11

Resources mentioned:

Lauren's book: The Wait Will Not Be Wasted
More about Lauren
Follow Lauren on instagram
Lysa TerKeurst: It's Not Supposed To Be This Way
Hanna's Insta Highlight about The Message Translation (you have to click through maybe 18 stories to get to the part about The Message. ;)

12. Madeline Roberts: Hating Your Body, Feeling Unworthy & Finding Healing Jul 14, 2020

Something that brought so much pain, has given her a platform to share Christ. If you've ever hated part of your body, skin, or had any kind of insecurity, my friend Madeline Roberts has hope to share.

In this episode, we discuss:

How when we hold onto insecurities, secrets and shame, we live a double life before God.
How we can move from a posture of control to surrender
How practicing gratitude is a weapon against our insecurities
What scripture Maddie held onto during her transition from pain and insecurity to total surrender and trust in the Lord
How we can be a good friend to someone struggling with major insecurities
How thinking eternal changes everything

Scripture mentioned:

Romans 12:2
Prov 31:25

Resources mentioned:

The gloves I sent Maddie

Check out what Maddie's up to on:

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

11. Gary Thomas: Toxic Relationships & Biblical Wisdom Jul 07, 2020

It's no secret I'm a fan girl of Gary Thomas. His books on dating and marriage have been instrumental in my life. So, when I heard him talk about how to be the person God created you to be in the face of toxic relationships, I knew we had to have him on the show! In our conversation, Gary talks about identify and side-stepping toxic people, but perhaps most importantly, how to identify your mission and stay focused on what God has called you to do.

In this episode, we discuss:

When to shift gears from playing spiritual offense to spiritual defense
What is the difference between a difficult person and a toxic person?
This person may be draining me of all my peace, joy, strength, and hope, but isn't that my problem or my sin?
What if the toxic person in my life is someone I can't literally walk away from?
How does the Apostle Paul's call to "be at peace with everyone" play into this? (Romans 12:18)
As believers, what exactly is our mission? And how do we stay on mission?
Why are fantasy arguments or facebook fights hurting our mission?
Where does one start? How do I identify my mission and protect it?

Scripture mentioned:

Matt 6:33
Matt 7:6
Joshua 24:14-15
Nehemiah 8:10
Col 3:12
Romans 12:2
2 Cor 5:10

Learn more about Gary and his books here. (You need them in your life!)

10. Marcie Kindred: Letting Go of the Life You Expected Jun 30, 2020

I called up my friend, Marcie Kindred, to share how her child’s special needs diagnosis led her through a season of anger, resentment, and exhaustion—and how, by God’s grace, she found gratitude and joy on the other side..

In this episode, we discuss:

Grieving the loss of expectations and hopes that will never be fulfilled
Knowing God can handle it but doubting whether you can
Being angry with God
Learning to see every day as a gift
How to practice gratitude and find joy amidst the unknown
How to trust God with an overwhelming diagnosis
How to support a friend with a special needs child

Scripture mentioned:

Luke 12:22-31
Romans 8:26-28
Proverbs 31:25

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9. Melinda Doolittle (American Idol): You are Not Your Job Jun 23, 2020

Y'all are not ready for the force that is Melinda Doolittle. She is wise, funny, and can testify of God's goodness all day long. In this episode, Hanna and Melinda talk about how God authored Melinda's story and career, and what happened when covid-19 hit and suddenly Melinda's career was put on hold.

In this episode, we discuss:

How different God's plans were than what Melinda thought her life would be
How you go from being tone deaf to... well... Melinda Doolittle
How President George and First Lady Laura Bush, not to mention Simon Cowell, are huge fans of Melinda
How you shift your identity to being about who God has made you to be rather than what you do
How God really is so much better than we could ever ask, hope, dream or imagine

Scripture Mentioned:

Ephesians 3:20-21 *Melinda read the amplified version, Hanna read the NLT version.
Deut 31:6
Psalm 56:8

Resources:

Healthy Cookies
Three Nice Things Podcast
Beyond Me: Finding Your Way to Life's Next Level
Learn more about Melinda here
My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out

8. Kailey Dickerson: Called, Waiting, and Still Trusting God Apr 22, 2020

Kailey Dickerson is so much more than a country artist's wife. She is a creative, a preacher (in the very nontraditional sense), a faith builder, and a WOMAN OF GOD. I am obsessed with her, which could be scary except she's my sister-in-law so it's allowed. No one builds up my faith like Kailey, and you are going to be so encouraged by her story of waiting on God's timing and trusting Him throughout the process.

In this episode, we discuss:

At 16 years old, what was your grand plan for your life?
God gave you a vision for your life, at an early age, but then things didn't exactly unfold as you thought they would. What did you do with that? Did you think you misunderstood God's plan for your life?
How did you stay a champion of your husband's dream when y'all spent years hearing countless "no's"?
You thought God confirmed for you that Russell was your future husband, and then he broke up with you. What were you tempted to believe about God at that time?
Practically speaking, what fueled y'all to trust God no matter what, when we're talking about believing the calling God has on your life and yet seeing no earthly progress towards that calling?
Was there a certain verse or passage that y'all really clung to during your long season of waiting?
Y'all have experienced extreme high's (that were public) and horrible news (that was private) on the same day multiple times, so much of the Christian life is learning to navigate joy and sorrow simultaneously, so what have you learned through those experiences?
For those who are in a season of waiting, what do you say to them?

Scripture Mentioned:

Matthew 6:33
Psalm 84:11
Luke 1:45

Resources Mentioned:

Paige Brown's article
Russell Dickerson's music
My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

7. Ellen Boker: Discontent, Lonely, and Ready for Change Apr 14, 2020

Are you intentionally, purposefully living? Or does life just kind of happen to you? How do you deal with feelings of discontentment or, worse, loneliness? Hanna chats with her bestie, Ellen Boker about all of these things and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

What does it mean to have agency in your life and where do you start?
What questions were you asking yourself as you took inventory of your life?
How do you decipher the difference between what you want for your life and what God wants for your life?
What does it mean to be putting yourself in the "means of grace"?
How do I decipher if I am experiencing a holy discontent or just boredom?
What did your conversations with God look like when you realized you may have made a wrong decision?
How do you thrive in seasons of loneliness? Where do you find encouragement?
What scripture did you hang onto during those times?
How do you encourage others who are experiencing something similar?

Scripture Mentioned:

Hebrews 4:15
Psalm 62

Resources Mentioned:

The Path of Loneliness by Elisabeth Elliot

6. Annie Hutton: Biblical Wisdom with a Dolly Parton Vibe Apr 07, 2020

Hanna chats with her long-time mentor, Annie Hutton--who happens to sound a lot like a sanctified and Biblically-wise Dolly Parton. Y'all are going to love this woman. Annie has a way of delivering truth in a way that you just remember.

In this episode, we discuss:

What do you say to the person who knows they're not "all in" or they're hanging onto something that they know is not what the Lord wants for them?
As a woman, how did you decipher what God's priorities are for you-- to be a career woman, a wife, a mom, a homeschool mom?!
How do I actually obey Jesus and live out God's will for my life?
And then we talked about something Annie said to me the last time she was visiting me in Nashville that made me mad. ;)
What scripture do you find yourself constantly reminding the women you disciple?

Scripture Mentioned:

2 Corinthians 10:5
Proverbs 31:28
Phil 2
Romans 12
Colossians 3
1 Corinthians 13
Zephaniah 3:17
Isaiah 46:9-10
Hebrews 12:1-3

Resources Mentioned:

Josh McDowell
Lee Strobel

5. Gwen Traficant: When “In Sickness and In Health” Is Mostly “In Sickness” Mar 31, 2020

Last week, we heard from my friend, Ashley Traficant, and this week we're talking to her mama, Gwen. At 28 years old, while pregnant with her first child, Gwen Traficant received news about her husband's health that would change her life--and her plans--forever.

In this episode, we discuss:

If you could have written liver disease out of your family's story, would you have
What if God, through experiences He's given you, is shaping you for a different calling than you had ever anticipated (or even wanted)?
How do you battle fear-- specifically the overwhelming, crippling fear that your husband or children might die?
What lies were you tempted to believe based on your circumstances?
What did your conversations with God look like at the bleakest times?
When you can't share your did you turn to for encouragement?
How can a person be a good friend to someone in a similar situation of hardship or caregiving?
What scripture have you really clung to over the years?
How do you encourage folks going through something similar?
How do you choose to see your circumstances as your calling?

Scripture Mentioned:

John 16:33
Genesis 22
Psalm 118:24
Psalm 54:4
Psalm 119
Psalm 56:3
Isaiah 26:3-4
Romans 15:13

4. Ashley Traficant: When You’re Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired Mar 24, 2020

As a child, she watched her dad come to the brink of death due to a rare liver disease. As a teen, she received the same diagnosis. My sweet friend, Ashley Traficant, shares her battle with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), 2 liver transplants, and how to hold onto hope even amidst the darkest seasons of life.

In this episode, we discuss:

How do you hold onto hope when you are physically drowning in sickness, pain, and ultimately dying?
How do you continue to live with purpose when it feels like your life has been put on pause, while the rest of the world carries on?
What do you say to the person who doesn't feel God, doesn't see Him, or doesn't even believe He's near?
Scripture tells us that the hope of the Lord doesn't disappoint, but didn't you experience a lot of disappointment?
What scripture did you cling to during these painful seasons?
How can I be a good friend to someone struggling with a chronic or deadly illness?
What encouragement do you have for the person who feels like their life is on pause or is experiencing physical suffering?

Scripture Mentioned:

Romans 5:3-5
Psalm 42
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Psalm 27:13-14

Resources Mentioned:

Download Ashley's manifesto and scripture PDF here

3. Cindy Easley: Infertility, Adoption & Loving a Prodigal Mar 17, 2020

Hanna and her mom, Cindy Easley, take a deep dive into infertility, adoption, and prodigal children.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What did your conversations with God look like while you wrestled with infertility and medial treatments, when you were desperate?
- How do you make plans and take steps forward down a new path, but stay open to the fact that God may still shift your plans yet again?
- What do you say to someone's fear that they can't love a child that they didn't give birth to?
- What do you do with the thoughts of "I'm less than, I'm broken, I'm inadequate" when struggling with infertility?
- What encouragement do you have for those whom this is a real, present day struggle?
- How do you pray for your prodigal children?
- How do you live in the tension of having great joy, but with sadness living right under the surface?
- If your child makes terrible decisions, does that mean you are a terrible parent?
- How would you encourage someone to be a good friend to someone who is struggling with infertility or a prodigal child?
Scripture Mentioned:
Psalm 25:10
Jeremiah 29:11
More about Cindy Easley:
Cindy's book: Dancing with the One you Love

2. Stephanie May Wilson: Making Decisions When God Seems Silent Mar 10, 2020

You may know Stephanie May Wilson, but you probably haven't heard this story. If you feel like the rug has been ripped out from underneath you or life just isn't going your way, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Was there ever a moment that you just thought, “God this is so unfair? Why are you doing this?”
- What were your conversations like with God during this time?
- How do you make a major life-altering decision when it doesn't seem like God is giving you any signs or direction?
- Where did you turn for comfort or encouragement?
- Was there a bible verse or passage that you really clung to during this time?
- What were some practical steps you took in trying to live out what you believed God created you to do?
- For those who are going through something similar, what would you say to them? What would you say to their friend who wants to encourage them?
Scripture Mentioned:
Romans 8:28
Genesis 50:19-20
Habakuk 1:5
Proverbs 3:5-6
Resources Mentioned:
The Lipstick Gospel
Learn more about Stephanie May Wilson:

Her website

Her podcast: Girl's Night with Stephanie May Wilson

Follow Stephanie on Instagram

1. Dr. Michael Easley: Identity, Calling, and Faithfulness Mar 03, 2020

And how do I know if my life matters? Is it wrong that I want it to matter? Hanna Seymour and her dad, Michael Easley, sit down for a pastoral counseling session between father and daughter.

In this episode, we discuss:

Where did "Be who God wants you to be no matter your circumstance" come from?

How do you be who God created you to be and not become defined by your pain? How do I know if my life matters? Is it wrong that I want it to matter? What does it mean to be "called" and what if I miss it or do the wrong thing? How do I know if I'm being faithful with what God's given me? How do I not be too hard on myself but also not be lackadaisical about my spiritual journey? Resources Mentioned: Valley of Vision Handbook to Prayer by Ken Boa Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 1:28-29
Learn more about Michael Easley: michaelincontext.com Michael Easley inContext on Apple Podcasts

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