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Messy But Motivated
Messy But Motivated is where real life gets real talk. No sugar-coating, no filters—just honest conversations about the chaos, struggles, and lessons we all face. From everyday messes to deeper moments, I mix in humor and motivation, because life is way too messy to take too seriously. My motto? It’s okay to be messy as long as you stay motivated.
If you’re looking for something relatable, raw, and a little funny—you’re in the right place.
✨ Real. Raw. Relatable. ✨
Episodes
52 episodes
Ep 53 - God’s Grace Is Real—But So Are the Consequences
In today’s episode of Messy But Motivated, we’re having an uncomfortable conversation about what we’re putting our faith in.I’m talking about crystals, “the universe,” and why we can’t expect to hear clearly from God while conti...
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Ep 52 - Bonus Episode: When the Enemy Can’t Reach You, He’ll Come for Someone You Love
This bonus episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded.Lately, spiritual warfare hasn’t just been something I’ve been teaching about—it’s something my family has been living through. I share how, when I stood firm in my faith,...
Ep 51 - Don’t Quit, Just Keep Going
In today’s episode of Messy But Motivated, I’m opening up about some of my own failures—the moments I wanted to quit, the setbacks that hurt, and how God taught me to turn those failures into fuel instead of excuses.We’ll also l...
Ep 50 - Your Testimony Has Power
In this week’s episode of Messy But Motivated, I’m opening up about some of the spiritual warfare I’ve been walking through lately and why I believe the enemy works so hard to keep us silent.We talk about the incredible importance...
Ep 49 - When Grief Hits All At Once
This week on Messy But Motivated, my sister-in-law Kimberly joins me for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had. She opens up about walking through unimaginable loss—the deaths of her mother and brother, while also navigating our...
Ep 48 - You’re Not Being Ignored—You’re Being Guided
Have you ever prayed, “God, I just wish You would tell me what to do,” only to feel like you’re hearing nothing?In this episode of Messy But Motivated, I’m talking about a truth that changed my perspective: God is often speaking...
Ep 47 - Laziness: You Have To Put The Work In
In this week’s episode of Messy But Motivated, we’re having an honest conversation about laziness, the slow drift that happens when we stop prioritizing the things we need to do that’ll get us closer to our goals. Sometimes it do...
Ep 46 - God Sent Them, But Not To Be Your Best Friend
In this episode of Messy But Motivated, we’re talking about something we don’t discuss enough: not every person God brings into your life is meant to become your best friend. Some people are assignments, some are lessons, and some are ...
Ep 45 - The Unknown Assignment: Trusting God in Florida
In this episode of Messy But Motivated, we share the real story behind our move from Iowa to Florida. From unexpected challenges like adjusting to new water, upset stomachs, and the emotions that come with leaving everything familiar b...
Ep 44 - Grief, Growth and Standing Ground
This week on Messy but Motivated, I’m sharing some raw life updates — the heartbreak of losing our dog after 11 faithful years, where things currently stand with our move, and a much-needed reminder for believers living in a world full...
Ep 43 - What Social Media Didn’t Show: The Struggles That Strengthened Us
This week on Messy But Motivated, my husband Mike joins me for one of our most honest conversations yet. We’re pulling back the curtain on the parts of our story social media never showed—the depression, financial struggles, short sale...
Ep 42 - Stop Setting Yourself Up For Failure
This week on Messy but Motivated, I’m getting honest about something a lot of us don’t want to admit… sometimes we are the reason we feel like we’re failing.We set goals that look good, sound good, and might even work for someon...
Ep 41- Tired Beyond Sleep
This week on Messy But Motivated, we’re getting real about a kind of exhaustion that sleep can’t fix.Because truthfully… most of us aren’t just physically tired. We’re mentally drained, emotionally stretched, and spiritually wor...
Ep 40 - Drowning Out the Noise & Fixing My Eyes on Him
Life has been loud lately… and not just in the world around me, but in my mind, my circumstances, and honestly, my heart too.In this week’s episode of Messy but Motivated, I’m getting real about what it looks like to live in the middle o...
Ep 39 - It’s Not a Time Problem—It’s a Priority Problem
This week on Messy But Motivated 🎙️I’m getting real about something a lot of us don’t want to admit…👉 We don’t have a time problem—we have a priority problem.We say we’re too busy.Too tired.Too overwhelmed.
Ep 38 - Teaching Truth in a Confusing World
This week on Messy But Motivated, I’m diving into the recent craziness surrounding NeeDoh’s and using it as a real-life example of how quickly culture can influence what we normalize—especially for our kids.As Christians, we’re called to...
Ep 37 - Discernment: Real Faith vs Empty Words
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re diving into the topic of discernment—how to recognize the difference between someone who claims to follow Christ and someone who truly lives it out.I’m sharing three key things I’ve learned i...
Ep 36 - Hard Decisions, Heavy Responsibility, and Faith
In this week’s episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re recording while on vacation and having a real, honest conversation about the season our family is walking through right now. My husband joins me on the podcast as we talk about selli...
Ep 35 - God in the Chaos: A Sister Conversation
After a two-week break from being under the weather, Messy But Motivated is back! In this episode, I’m joined by my sister for a real, honest conversation about life, faith, parenting, personal growth, and everything in between. We dive into wh...
Ep 34 - Rushed, Misunderstood & Still Rooted
This week on Messy But Motivated, I’m talking about how hectic life feels right now. The constant rushing. The pressure. The feeling of always being behind.But I’m also sharing something God has been showing me in the middle of it all… y...
Ep 33 - Getting Honest About Parenting
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, I’m getting honest about parenting—because no two families do it the same, and that’s okay. I share a big decision Mike and I made for our family and the mix of emotions that came with it. Then real life ...
Ep 32 - When God Feels Silent but His Promise Still Stands
This week on Messy but Motivated, I'm talking about what it looks like to hold onto God's promises when He doesn't feel close. Sometimes our emotions tell us one thing - but truth tells us another. God isn't a feeling, He's faithful. Scripture ...
Ep 31 - The Awkward Middle of Becoming Who You’re Praying For
This week on Messy but Motivated 🎙️The Awkward Middle of Becoming Who You’re Praying ForGrowth is uncomfortable. You don’t feel like your old self, but you’re not fully in the new yet. It can feel confusing, lonely, and awkward....
Ep 30 - There’s No Secret to Success
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re busting the myth that success is some hidden formula only a few people have access to. Spoiler alert: it’s not a secret.People who are already successful are literally spilling the tea every ...
Ep 29 - The Year That Changed Me
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, I revisit 2025 and all the changes that came with it. What began as a dark, uncertain season slowly unfolded into something brighter than I ever imagined. I reflect on the lessons I learned in the middle ...