Let Me Ask You This

In this week’s episode on Let Me Ask You This, Zac joins me for a rapid-fire conversation answering marriage questions you all sent in over Instagram. We talk honestly about what we are still learning after more than a decade married and how marriage is less like a finished structure and more like a living thing that keeps evolving, stretching, and maturing over time. We unpack the importance of your individual pursuit of Jesus, the way you honor one another, and the way you lay your life down for your spouse quietly shapes the atmosphere your family grows up inside of. We did not get to answer even a fraction of the questions we received, so please let us know if you would like a part II to this episode! 

In this episode of Let Me Ask You This, I sit down with my dear friend Peter Mutabazi, known to many online as Foster Flipper. Peter’s story is one that stretches the imagination of what love, obedience, and the gospel can look like when lived out in everyday life.Peter shares his journey from growing up as a vulnerable child on the margins of Uganda to becoming a father who has fostered over 48 children, adopted three, and is currently in the process of completing additional adoptions. What began with the kindness of one stranger completely changed the trajectory of his life and opened his eyes to the reality of the gospel in action.In our conversation, Peter unpacks what the words of Jesus mean to him: “To whom much is given, much is required.” He shares how that truth has shaped the way he lives, fathers, and serves families walking the road of foster care and adoption.Peter is also the founder of the Now I Am Known Foundation, where he continues to advocate for children and equip families stepping into the foster and adoption space. But beyond the titles and the platform, Peter is simply a father who has chosen to make room at his table again and again.I am so grateful for Peter and his powerful testimony. My hope is that this conversation encourages you and reminds you of the incredible impact that one act of kindness can have on a life.

This week on The Let Me Ask You This Podcast are two dear friends of mine, Becca Biazon and Shifa Malfitano. Together, we unpack the idea of gifts, what they’re for, and why we’ve been given them. Ultimately communion will always supersede “calling.” These two friends mean the world to me and I know after listening to this episode you’ll see why. ALSO, Becca’s dad, Ryan also recently released a devotional called “Nudgings” that we mentioned in this episode! I have been going through it the past few weeks and it’s beautiful. Be sure to grab a copy! 

In this episode of Let Me Ask You This, we sit down with author, artist, and storyteller Nigel Darius to talk about his newest book, We Say Shalom: 40 Words to Cultivate Curiosity and Connection.Nigel is a creative whose work lives at the intersection of language, culture, and reconciliation. Through story, art, and reflection, he invites us to slow down and listen more carefully—to God, to one another, and even to ourselves. His voice carries both gentleness and depth, and who he is and this book he has penned is an offering for a divided, distracted world.In We Say Shalom, Nigel explores 40 carefully chosen words that have the power to reshape how we relate to others. Each word becomes an invitation into curiosity instead of certainty, connection instead of division, understanding instead of assumption. Be sure to get your copy today!

In this episode, I sit down with pastor, speaker, writer, and disability advocate Shelbi Shutt—a woman whose life radiates the gospel. Shelbi was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, and her story of living faithfully, boldly, and joyfully inside that reality has reshaped the way I see weakness. Because of my own family’s journey with muscular dystrophy, our stories weave together in a way that feels sacred. In this episode we unpack everything from what it means to carry suffering without letting it define your identity to the nearness of God in the middle of it all. If you have ever wrestled with limitations, felt reduced to your diagnosis, your struggle, or your circumstance, or you are navigating a story you didn’t choose… You are going to feel profoundly seen in this conversation. ANDDDDD If this episode encourages you, would you share it with a friend? Leaving a review or subscribing helps more people find these conversations.John Stinton's 'Good, not Perfect' article that is mentioned in the episode can be found here.

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my dear friend Chelsey Taylor to talk about one of the most tender topics of all—the ache for companionship and the tension of unfulfilled desire. Together, we unpack what it means to hold God-given dreams without losing heart when the waiting feels long and the answers seem silent.Chelsey vulnerably shares how she’s learned to look for arrows that point to hope instead of demanding explanations and answers—how to stay rooted in trust when nothing seems to move forward, and how to keep her heart open to beauty even in seasons of longing.If you’ve ever felt the weight of waiting or wondered what to do with the desire that won’t go away, this conversation is for you. I pray you feel seen, comforted, and reminded that hope is never wasted.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Laura Douglass (@lauramdoug), a woman who embodies peace and carries an uncommon grace for encouraging women in the sacred gift of hiddenness. Laura’s life is a quiet yet radiant testimony of what it looks like to behold Jesus in every season, and her devotion drips with purity and presence.Together, we unpack the beauty of silence and solitude, what it means to take our thoughts captive, and how true discipleship often happens in unseen, ordinary spaces. This conversation feels like a deep exhale—a reminder that being unseen by the world can mean being profoundly seen by God.Laura is a gift to the world, and I pray this conversation reminds you that your hidden seasons are not wasted—they are where intimacy is formed and faith is strengthened.

Some friendships are for a season, some are for specific spaces and some are stitched into your heart for a lifetime. In this episode, I sit down with one of my BEST friends, Anjel Murphy, to talk about best friendship… The kind that grows with you, refines you, and is committed to pointing you to Jesus.From living together, to living across the street, to living across the country, Anjel and I unpack what it looks like to cultivate covenant friendship through life’s changing seasons. We talk about growing congruently and allowing the Lord to lead our friendship instead of fear or familiarity and how distance has only deepened what God began.Anjel is joy encapsulated in a human and you’ll adore her heart and all that she carries! Be sure to check out the other episode we’ve recorded together here, and give her a follow on TikTok ;) 

Season 4 is here!!!! And what a gift it is to open the door to another season of Let Me Ask You This! I love kicking things off with familiar voices, so it only feels right to begin with my husband, Zac Hepworth.In this conversation, Zac and I unpack what it means to live a life of obedience to God—how seeking His heart and His face in prayer is the truest place of surrender and devotion. We talk about the emotions that come with obedience, the wrestle and the wonder, and what to do with all the questions and feelings that surface when God calls us to trust Him more deeply.This season is already shaping up to be full of conversations that stretch us, steady us, and draw us closer to Jesus. I couldn’t be more excited to lean in, learn, and walk with you into this new chapter. Welcome to Season 4!

This week on the Let Me Ask You This Podcast, I sit down with my new precious friend, ⁠Kara Stout⁠. Kara released her book, An Untroubled Heart, this past April and it's a beautiful book of prayers coupled with pieces of her story that speaks to believer wrestling with anxiety. I loved this conversation for so many reasons but what stands out the most is the beautiful way Kara shares her story and then invites listeners to pray scripture over their lives. Together we explore the rhythms that keep anxiety from narrating her story, and how she discerns the difference between a life that’s full and one that’s fraying. We talk about the fear of surrender, and how Scripture became her steady place in anxious moments. For the listener who feels shame for being anxious—even while deeply loving Jesus—Kara offers grace, wisdom, and a gentle reminder: peace isn’t the absence of trouble, it’s the presence of a Person.Be sure to grab her book ⁠An Untroubled Heart here!

This week on the Let Me Ask You This Podcast, I sit down with my new precious friend, Kara Stout. Kara released her book, An Untroubled Heart, this past April and it's a beautiful book of prayers coupled with pieces of her story that speaks to believer wrestling with anxiety. I loved this conversation for so many reasons but what stands out the most is the beautiful way Kara shares her story and then invites listeners to pray scripture over their lives. Together we explore the rhythms that keep anxiety from narrating her story, and how she discerns the difference between a life that’s full and one that’s fraying. We talk about the fear of surrender, and how Scripture became her steady place in anxious moments. For the listener who feels shame for being anxious—even while deeply loving Jesus—Kara offers grace, wisdom, and a gentle reminder: peace isn’t the absence of trouble, it’s the presence of a Person.Be sure to grab her book An Untroubled Heart here!

In this week's episode, I got to sit down with Emma Cooke, a pastor and counselor at Hillsong Church in Australia, to explore what it means to lead when a lot of our life is filled with hurt. Together we unpack the tension of showing up for others when we are surrounded by pain in our own lives and how holy vulnerability might be one of the most powerful forms of leadership.Emma shares how motherhood, ministry, and pain have shaped her leadership in unexpected ways. She opens up about rhythms that rescued her, the whispers of Jesus in her lowest moments, and how God gently rebuilds us through honesty, not performance. If you're leading in any capacity with a tired heart—this conversation will bless you!!

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Hannah Hughes where we unpack the layered journey of mental health, the ache of miscarriage, and what it means to hold pain honestly before God. Hannah shares vulnerably from her own story—raw, redemptive, and still being written. A gentle note: this episode contains tender themes and may not be best for little ears, so we recommend popping in your headphones for this one.Hannah is the host of the By Words Podcast, where she equips women for purposeful living!

In today’s episode of Let Me Ask You This, I sit down with the radiant and deeply faithful ⁠Danika Langley⁠. Danika, executive Director of ⁠Riverhouse Global⁠, is no stranger to big dreams and quiet obedience. Her life stretches across nations, her heart carries the weight of vision, and her faith has been tested in the in-between—the places where one dream demands all your strength while another sits silently.We talk about how to discern the difference between surrender and disobedience, how to hold space for dreams that are slow to bloom, and what it looks like to follow God when the path feels unclear and the wait feels unending. Danika’s honesty will stir something sacred in you. She reminds us that some dreams aren’t delayed—they’re being deeply formed in hidden places.Danika has a podcast of her own called ⁠Whole People⁠ and it's filled with some really beautiful conversations that will bless you so be sure to check that out! 

In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, we sit down with my friend, Masey Mclain, a lovely woman whose life has quietly defied the hustle narrative. Together, we talk about the tension of choosing obedience over opportunity, how to stay anchored when the industry wants to shape your story, and what it looks like to root yourself in who God says you are—even when the world is loud and watching.She shares with us the behind-the-scenes wrestle of being a storyteller—whether that’s through acting, writing, or simply the way you live your life. We talk about what fuels creative courage, how to tend to your heart when vulnerability is required, and what it means to show up faithfully even when doors don’t open fast.For anyone who’s ever felt like the dream is slow, the call is heavy, or the path is unclear, this conversation will remind you that the long road is still a worthy one.

This episode is one of the most special conversations I’ve ever recorded. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole is not just a guest—she is my beloved mentor!!! Someone I prayed for for literally decades! Her words have shaped my heart, her friendship has steadied my faith, and her life has taught me what it means to walk slowly, deeply, and honestly with Jesus.If you’ve ever felt behind. If your dreams feel buried in the soil of disappointment. If your soul is craving depth in a world obsessed with speed, this episode is for you!Connect with Alicia:Instagram: @aliciabrittcholeHer nonprofit: Leadership Investment IntensivesPurchase The Night is Normal here!Purchase Anonymous here!Puchase The Sacred Slow here!

This week on Let Me Ask You This, we sit down with the radiant and deeply rooted Terrica Smith!! Terrica is the founder and creative mastermind of Eden & Vine, a lifestyle publication and community that champions beauty, intentionality, and rest.In a world spinning fast on the axis of hustle, Terrica gently calls us to slow the heck down! To see again. To remember that rest isn’t a reward for the weary but the very inheritance offered in the garden where our souls grow strong. We unpack how Terrica’s personal journey with weariness and wilderness seasons led her to make rest the center of her work and calling, and the difference between soul rest and simply stepping away. Terrica has fought hard to cultivate a beautiful rhythm rest in her life and so this conversation really ministered to me and I know it will minster to you too!QUICK LINKS:Follow Terrica and Eden & Vine: @terricajoy  @edenandvineSubscribe to the Eden & Vine magazine: edenandvine.com

In this episode, I sit down with one of my dearest friends, Taylor Cook—a woman whose life radiates both tenderness and strength. Taylor has spent years in the trenches of the anti-human trafficking world, walking alongside those caught in cycles of exploitation. Her story is not just one of advocacy, but of intimacy with a merciful God who met her in the broken places and called her to carry His light into the darkest corners of this world.Taylor shares how worship fuels her work and what it means to remain a pillar of hope and mercy in an often overwhelming fight. Whether you're in a season of contending or simply need to be reminded that light still breaks through no matter where you are, I pray this conversation will meet you there.

In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, I sit down with my precious friend Tracy Onkennake as she shares her powerful journey from the New Age space into a life fully devoted to Jesus. Tracy opens up about the transformation that took place as she left behind spiritual practices that once defined her—and stepped into a vibrant relationship with Christ.Together, we unpack her story of navigating community, mentorship, and walking through the heartbreak of miscarriage and the ache of delayed dreams. Tracy speaks with raw tenderness and clarity, reminding us that while the road can be painful, we are never alone.This episode doesn’t shy away from the hard things. But in every moment, we return to the unshakeable truth of the gospel: that we are seen, held, and never forgotten.Tracy is a beautiful soul who deeply loves Jesus, is a main voice of influence on the podcast Faith and Friction who is confronting the challenging conversations that cause friction in the church, and is a recently new Nashville gal! Be sure to follow her journey as she continues walking with Jesus in all that she does!

What happens when the Word of God moves from something we study to something we savor?Today on the Let Me Ask You This podcast, we’re joined by my scripture-loving, truth-speaking, fiercely faithful friend, Mikella Van Dyke—author of Chasing Sacred and founder of the women’s discipleship ministry by the same name. Mikella is someone who doesn’t just read the Bible, she runsssss toward it. And in a world of half-truths and spiritual apathy, its beautifully refreshing. In this episode, Mikella breaks open the beauty of engaging with Scripture, walking us through how to anchor our emotions in truth, how to study the Bible when we’re tired or distracted, and why discipleship is not just for the few, but for you.