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Growing Through It
SEASON 4 COMING SOON — Welcome to the "Growing Through It" podcast, where your host, Lyla Anne, is dedicated to guiding listeners towards a deeper connection with God. More than just a title, "Growing Through It" is an understanding that every experience we endure is purposeful. We firmly believe that in the eyes of the Lord, nothing is without meaning or value.
Grounded in the teachings of the Word, this podcast aims to accompany listeners whether they're new to their faith journey or have walked this path for years. Whether you're experiencing life's highs and lows or simply navigating through the routines of everyday life, what matters most to us is that Jesus is leading the way for you.
For those seeking to deepen their connection with God yet feeling uncertain about where or how to begin, this podcast was made just for you. Let’s grow through it together.
Episodes
37 episodes
How to Wait on God Without Taking Control
Some of us feel like we’re “waiting on God”…but if we’re honest, we’re also trying to help Him make sure that dream happens.You’re watching people get the job, the house, the engagement, the marriage, or the very thing you felt like ...
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Letting Go of What’s Between You and God | When Your Heart Is Divided
Be honest… is there something getting in the way of your relationship with God?You love Him. You care about your faith. But deep down, you know if this one thing or maybe even a few things weren’t there… you wouldn’t feel so distracted.<...
Leaving Survival Mode | How God Can Make You Soft Again
I think a lot of women secretly want their softness back.We want to feel gentle again. We want to feel safe enough to be feminine, to be warm. But somewhere along the way, life taught us that softness isn’t safe. So we built walls. We le...
How to Keep Hope in a Dark World
Lately I’ve felt a heaviness that’s hard to explain. Are you guys feeling it too?Not just regular sadness, something deeper. Like my eyes have been opened to how much darkness there really is in the world. And if I’m honest, it made me f...
It’s Time to Do the Thing God Asked You to Do, Even If You’re Scared
You’ve been avoiding that thing. Maybe it’s one thing. Maybe it’s a few. But deep down… you know exactly what this episode is about.For so long, I believed I had to wait for peace before I moved, before I started somethi...
How to Lock In With God This Year (And for a Lifetime)
A lot of us are “locking in” this year, but what does that actually look like with God?Especially when faith doesn’t feel intense anymore… when you’re still showing up, but you don’t always feel God the way everyone else says they do.
Trusting God in the In-Between | Becoming While You Wait
This episode is for the girl who’s becoming, but still surrounded by the things that shaped her wounds. The one who feels caught in the in-between season, the waiting season, where you’re no longer who you used to be, but you’re still not who y...
Honest Girl Chat | Lust Struggles, Stubborn Crushes, Waiting Seasons, Sharing Jesus with Family + More
We’re back with another honest girl chat episode! We’re talking about all the things we usually keep to ourselves: lust struggles, stubborn crushes, faith burnout, perfectionism, figuring out God’s will, and even how to share the Gospel with fa...
For the Christian Who’s Trying So Hard to Be Perfect
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough for God, like no matter how much you pray, serve, or show up, it’s still never enough… this episode is for you.We talk about that quiet pressure so many of us carry as Christians. The pre...
Why Am I So Angry?
Everyone gets angry. We all see and go through things that frustrate us or make our blood boil. But, even if you don’t think you have “anger issues,” it’s still easy to let anger lead you into sin.In today’s episode, Drew joins me to tal...
When Following Jesus Gets Lonely | Being Set Apart
Have you ever felt like following Jesus makes you the “weird one” in the room? Like you’re left out of family gatherings, friend groups, or opportunities because of your faith? I’ve been there too.While reading the Old Testament, I kept ...
Feeling Far from God? The Key to Staying Close
Feeling far from God lately? Maybe you’ve been distracted, maybe life feels heavy, or maybe you’ve just quietly drifted without even realizing it. This episode is a reminder that the same God who brought Israel out of Egypt is the same God who’...
How to Stop Wasting Your Life
“I feel like I’m wasting my life.” If you’ve ever said that to yourself while scrolling, procrastinating, numbing out, or crying in secret, this episode is for you.It’s for the person who cries on their birthday because she feels ...
Fasting | The Practice That Can Shift Your Faith
Fasting. It’s something we’ve all heard about… but I wonder how many of us truly understand it or have actually stepped into it?The beautiful thing is, fasting isn’t just for “super spiritual” people or moments of crisis. It’s fo...
When God Doesn't Take the Pain Away
This one’s personal. I’ve been asked how I healed from childhood trauma and the truth is, I’m still healing. I haven’t “arrived,” and maybe I never fully will this side of Heaven. But what I’ve learned is this: God doesn’t wait for us to be who...
Healing the Fear of Being Disliked
Have you ever said "yes" when everything in you was saying "no" just because you were scared of disappointing someone, scared of not being liked? Same. And honestly... it’s exhausting.Today, we’re getting real about people-pleasing and h...
A Love That Came Close
This one’s a little different. It’s not a typical episode… it’s more of a pause.I really felt the Holy Spirit tugging on me to just stop and remember what Jesus did. Not just on Good Friday, but every day — because this story is stil...
Honest Girl Chat | Friendships Ending, Lust Struggles, Waiting Seasons, Insecurity, Trusting God + More
Today’s episode is a big sister Q&A — just real, honest girl talk about the things we all wonder but don’t always say out loud. We’re talking about losing friendships in your 20’s, struggling with lust as a Christian girl, trusting God in w...
Less of You, More of God
Would you still listen to this episode if it had nothing to do with you… but everything to do with God? We live in a world that constantly asks, "What can God do for me?" But what if faith wasn’t about what we get, but about who...
Was That God or Me? | Hearing God's Voice
Have you ever prayed and thought you heard God speaking, but weren’t sure if it was really Him or just your own thoughts? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about how to discern God’s voice, because the Bible makes it clear—He speaks to all o...
Dating God's Way Pt. 2
It’s here—Part 2 of our conversation about dating God’s way! In this episode, Drew and I are diving even deeper into what it means to build a relationship that honors Christ. We’re answering more of your burning questions, including the concept...
Dating God's Way Pt. 1
Back by popular demand—my husband Drew joins me on the podcast! Let’s be honest: dating can be challenging, especially when the Bible doesn’t directly talk about it. So how do we navigate dating in a way that prepares us for marriages that hono...
Love Your Life, Without Envying Theirs | Winning the War on Comparison
Do you ever catch yourself scrolling, comparing, and thinking, “If only I had what they do”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about grass is greener syndrome — the constant pursuit of “better” that leaves us feeling stuck a...