This was such an encouraging conversation with Asheritah Ciuciu about joy, delight, and the ways God restores our hearts when spiritual disciplines feel like a burden.

Asheritah shares her story of growing up as a missionary kid in Romania, how her name—“God is my happiness”—has shaped her identity, and the journey from legalistic quiet time to a life of prayer, delight, and joy. We explore the importance of community in spiritual growth, the gift of ordinary moments, and practical ways to find restoration when faith feels heavy.

We talk about:

✨ How names and identity influence our relationship with God✨ Rediscovering joy in spiritual disciplines✨ Why community is essential for encouragement and restoration✨ Seeing God at work in everyday life and ordinary moments✨ Moving from duty to delight in prayer, scripture, and worship✨ Finding joy after dark seasons or spiritual burnout✨ How homeschooling and family rhythms can shape spiritual formation

Whether you’re parenting, homeschooling, or simply seeking a deeper, more joyful connection with God, this episode invites you to experience restoration, delight, and His presence in the everyday.

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In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with everyone’s favourite neurosurgeon, Dr. Lee Warren (also an author, and all-round deep thinker) to explore the transformative practice he teaches called self-brain surgery.

Dr. Lee unpacks the science of neuroplasticity in a way that’s both accessible and faith-filled, helping us understand that our brains are far more adaptable than we realise. We talk about how intentional thinking, gratitude, and taking our thoughts captive can reshape our internal world and ultimately change how we show up in our external one.

What I loved most about this conversation is how seamlessly he weaves together neuroscience and the hope of the gospel. It’s practical, deeply encouraging, and a reminder that we are not trapped by old patterns. There’s real healing available — and it begins in the mind.

We talk about:

✨ What self-brain surgery actually is — and why it matters✨ Why you are not defined by your past thought patterns✨ The power of neuroplasticity to reshape your brain✨ How gratitude can chemically shift anxiety✨ Using “thought biopsies” to challenge unhealthy thinking✨ Why chronic stress affects not just you, but everyone around you✨ How faith and neuroscience work together in renewal✨ Finding purpose and hope, even in seasons of deep suffering

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WebsiteSocials: @drleewarren

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Boy oh boy did the Spirit show up in this conversation with the brilliant Kimberly Phinney as we talked about navigating chronic illness with faith, resilience, and creativity.

Kimberly shares her journey through stage four endometriosis, sepsis, and the challenges of living with a chronic condition, reflecting on how these experiences have shaped her faith and creative expression. We explore the importance of community support, finding beauty in suffering, and using poetry and creative outlets to process pain and connect with God. Kimberly also shares her mission with The Way Back to Ourselves, a platform supporting creatives and leaders, and how gratitude, prayer, and presence in the lives of others sustain hope and healing.

We talk about:

✨ How chronic illness can transform your faith and perspective✨ The power of community and support in difficult seasons✨ Finding beauty and meaning even in suffering✨ Prayer and daily connection with God as tools for resilience✨ Creative expression, like poetry, as a form of healing✨ The role of gratitude in reframing our challenges✨ Being present and supportive for others in their struggles

Whether you’re navigating illness, supporting someone you love, or seeking ways to live fully in the tension of pain and hope, this episode is an invitation to embrace resilience, faith, and creative expression in your journey.

Connect further with Kimberly:

The Way Back to Ourselves | Substack | Instagram

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