Perspectives Into Practice: How to Walk with God in Real Life: Faith in Practice & Spiritual Growth
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Perspectives Into Practice is a Christian women’s podcast about walking with God in real life - where faith moves beyond inspiration and into practice.
Hosted by Jessica DeYoung, each episode explores what spiritual growth actually looks like in everyday life. Through honest conversations about healing, obedience, uncertainty, and faith in hard seasons, this podcast helps you see life through God’s perspective and respond with practical spirituality.
Rather than polished testimonies or surface-level encouragement, these episodes center on lived faith - the real-time perspective shifts God is shaping right now. You’ll hear how faith is being practiced in ordinary moments and receive simple, meaningful action steps to help you grow closer to God daily.
If you are navigating healing and faith, learning to trust God in difficult seasons, or longing for spiritual growth that feels grounded and authentic, this space is for you.
New episodes release every Tuesday with encouragement, clarity, and practical tools to help you live your faith out loud - because when we put God’s truth into practice, it transforms the way we walk with Him.
Hosted by Jessica DeYoung, each episode explores what spiritual growth actually looks like in everyday life. Through honest conversations about healing, obedience, uncertainty, and faith in hard seasons, this podcast helps you see life through God’s perspective and respond with practical spirituality.
Rather than polished testimonies or surface-level encouragement, these episodes center on lived faith - the real-time perspective shifts God is shaping right now. You’ll hear how faith is being practiced in ordinary moments and receive simple, meaningful action steps to help you grow closer to God daily.
If you are navigating healing and faith, learning to trust God in difficult seasons, or longing for spiritual growth that feels grounded and authentic, this space is for you.
New episodes release every Tuesday with encouragement, clarity, and practical tools to help you live your faith out loud - because when we put God’s truth into practice, it transforms the way we walk with Him.
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When life uncertainty feels loud and unfinished, it can be hard to know the next right step. In this episode, I sit down with Val to talk about what it looks like to trust in God when you still do not have answers, but you do have peace. We share how a simple prayer for clarity helped her loosen her grip on control and keep walking forward with God.
Val opens up about a difficult season that affected her health, work, and family, and how God met her in the middle of it. We also talk about God’s perspective through the story of the Israelites, and how trust grows one step at a time. If you are craving real faith in real life, this conversation will encourage you to stop striving for a full map and start practicing expectancy and obedience today.
If you have a story of what God is doing in your life and you would like to be a guest, please contact us.
Unforgiveness can sit quietly in the background and still shape our choices, our relationships, and our life with God. In this episode, I talk with my friend Lori about the path toward wholeness and identity in Christ after a life-changing stroke. We explore what it looks like to walk with God when the other person may not even know they hurt you, and why forgiveness is often about obedience and freedom, not fairness.
Lori shares how God shifted her perspective, how Scripture grounded her, and why trust in God becomes personal when you are carrying pain, loss, and disappointment. We also get practical about what to do when feelings resurface, how to process honestly without minimizing the hurt, and how community and prayer support spiritual growth.
If this conversation brings something up in you and you want to share your story or ask a question, please reach out. You are not alone, and God can meet you right where you are.
What does it look like to walk with God when your emotions feel loud and the outcome is still unclear? In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with Marchette for an honest conversation about obedience to god, trust in god, and what it means to keep saying yes when there is no visible benefit.Marchette shares how the Lord met her in doubt and fear of rejection, and how Scripture brought clarity in real life challenges. We talk about Esther’s courage, Jesus being rejected and staying on mission, and the reminder in Haggai not to despise small beginnings. You will hear practical ways to surrender your feelings without letting them lead your life, and how to keep a simple, ongoing conversation with the Father as you grow closer to god.If you are in a faith walk where you feel stretched, weary, or unsure, I hope this brings steady faith encouragement and helps you keep walking by faith, one daily yes at a time.If this stirred something in you and you would like to share your story, reach out. I would love to hear from you.
Have you ever had a thought rush in with urgency, fear, or pressure and later realize it did not lead you closer to Jesus? In this episode, we talk about bible discernment and how a subtle attack can show up in everyday moments, even on an ordinary Zoom call.
My guest, Bethany, shares how God used one small moment to help her slow down, pay attention, and choose a different response. We open the Bible together and look at 2 Samuel 11, where David’s choices remind us how quickly temptation can take root when we are not on guard. We also talk through James 4:7 and what it looks like to submit to God and resist the enemy in real life.
You will hear simple, practical steps for walking with God day by day, including a prayer routine for before you get up and before you go to sleep. Bethany also shares two specific things to thank God for that can steady your mind and strengthen your faith walk.
If you feel God stirring something in you and you want to share what He is teaching you in this season, I would love to hear from you. Please contact us.
What do you do when obedience to God feels unclear, but you still sense God calling you forward? In this conversation, Desiree shares how the Lord met her in a hard season and taught her to trust in God one step at a time.
We talk about walking by faith when the path does not make sense, and how God uses everyday moments to bring healing and steady growth in faith. Desiree opens up about replacing lies with truth from the Bible, learning to pause instead of react, and finding freedom as she remembers her identity in Christ. If you are facing life uncertainty, wrestling with fear, or trying to take the next right step in your faith walk, this episode is for you.
If something in this episode stirred your heart and you want to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out and let’s connect.
What happens when loss cracks open the questions you have been carrying for years? In this episode, Jessica talks with Andrea about finding faith after loss, leaving New Age practices, and learning what real faith looks like in everyday life.Andrea shares how grief and suffering led her into astrology, psychics, tarot, and the law of attraction, and how God gently interrupted her striving with a clear invitation to unlearn. You will hear what it looked like to open the Bible again with fresh eyes, how Scripture began to shift her perspective, and why trust in God is not passive. It is a daily decision.We also talk about walking with God in real life. That includes obedience to God, speaking truth out loud, and letting the Holy Spirit bring healing over time. If you have felt stuck between spiritual curiosity and biblical truth, this conversation offers hope and clarity for your next step.If you want to share your story or ask a question for a future episode, reach out.
If you have been wrestling with doubt, anxiety, or that shaky feeling of saying yes when the outcome is unclear, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Tara shares what it has looked like to trust in God in life uncertainty and keep choosing to walk with God even when fear is loud. We talk about obedience to God, how God meets us in weakness, and why small, faithful steps can lead to real spiritual growth.Tara opens up about a life-altering car accident and recovery, and how God used that season to clear distractions, build humility, and deepen her faith walk. She also shares a moment of spiritual warfare that hit right as she launched a virtual event, and how prayer and support from Christian community helped her move forward. If you want faith encouragement for faith in real life, you will find it here.If God has been shifting your perspective through a hard season, a healing journey, or everyday life with God, I would love to hear your story. Please reach out.
Happy New Year, friend. In this season two kickoff, we slow down and reflect on what God has already been doing through this community. This podcast has always been about perspective and practice. We want faith in real life, not just good ideas. We want real faith that takes one small step at a time. And we want to grow our trust in God, even when it does not make sense.
I share a few of the themes that kept rising to the surface across season one: walking with God in suffering and in blessing, choosing obedience to God when the next step feels unclear, and learning to notice God’s presence today in the middle of ordinary life. We talk about peace that can show up without clarity, and how your faithfulness matters more than you think.
If you have ever thought, I do not have a story, I am not ready, or I do not understand what God is doing, this episode is for you. I offer simple prompts to help you name what God is teaching you right now, in motherhood, marriage, singleness, grief, healing, work, ministry, and the messy in-betweens.
If you want to share your story on the podcast, or you want help noticing what God is already doing in your life, please contact us. I would love to walk with you.
Faith is not meant to be passive. In this episode, we talk about real faith that stands firm, even when it feels uncomfortable. If you have been checking the boxes but still feel spiritually empty, this is for you. We will look at what it means to walk with God with courage, trust in God day by day, and keep moving toward faith growth.
I share my own wake-up call. I was doing all the “right” things, but my life with God felt off. God was inviting me to more than routines. He was calling me to stand. We talk about how standing looks in everyday life. It means getting into the Bible daily, praying without ceasing, and choosing obedience to God even when culture pushes the other direction. I also share a simple place to start if you feel stuck: read the book of James and ask God to help you live what you read.
If you are heading into a new season, you do not have to wait for a calendar change. You can choose to stand today. If you want to reach out, contact us.
If you have ever felt small, overlooked, or unqualified, this conversation is for you. We open the Bible to the story of David and Goliath and talk about what real faith looks like when you are facing a giant in your real life. My sister Brianna joins me as we unpack what it means to walk with God when fear is loud, opinions are heavy, and the battle feels personal.We talk about trust in God, walking by faith instead of trying to wear someone else’s armor, and how God prepares you in quiet seasons for moments that require courage. We also touch on spiritual growth, spiritual warfare, and what it can look like to keep showing up when no one else can see your struggle, including mental health battles and everyday challenges.If you need faith encouragement today, I hope this episode helps you take one steady step forward with God.If you want to share your story or reach out, please contact us.
What happens when church starts to feel like performance instead of a relationship with Jesus? In this episode, my sister Brianna and I talk honestly about biblical real faith, christian community, and what it looks like to walk with God when church culture leaves you feeling heavy, stuck, or disconnected.
We share how to recognize checklist religion, why being in the Bible matters, and how to seek the Holy Spirit again when you have not felt that nearness in a long time. We also talk about obedience to God in hard seasons, and how life with God can be lived in everyday moments, even at home, even in the middle of real-life challenges.
If this conversation brings up questions for you, or you are trying to figure out your next faithful step, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out.
What do you do when something “kid-friendly” starts to feel spiritually off? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Emily for an honest conversation about Christian community, parenting, and the moment she realized a popular Roblox game had dark spiritual themes hiding in plain sight.
We talk about trust in God when you feel like you missed something, and how to rebuild peace in your home without living in fear. Emily shares practical ways to teach kids discernment, set clear boundaries, and keep the conversation simple with one steady question: Does this honor God? We also discuss prayer, Scripture, and why submitting to God comes before we can resist the enemy.
If you feel overwhelmed by technology, spiritual pressure on your family, or real-life challenges that keep you second-guessing your decisions, I hope this brings faith encouragement and a grounded perspective for your next step.
If you want to share your story or have a question, reach out. I would love to hear from you.
What if obedience to God is not always doing more, but slowing down and being still with him?
In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with Allison to talk about identity in Christ, trust in God, and what it looks like to say yes when you feel unqualified. Allison shares how God met her in a quiet moment and called her into a new season of faith in practice through podcasting and community. We talk about fear of failure, the gift of godly friends, and the steady ways God affirms our yes over time. You will also hear how healing can begin in surrender, and why trusting God often grows through small, ordinary steps.
If you are longing to grow closer to God and you are not sure what your next step is, I hope this conversation feels like faith encouragement for your real life.
If this episode stirred something in you, I would love to hear from you. Please contact us.
What does it look like to lead a community with kindness and courage when things get complicated? In this episode, Michelle shares what God has taught her through building and leading a fast growing nomad community. We talk about god's perspective, christian community, and how healthy boundaries can be an act of love.
Michelle opens up about a time she had to make a hard call to protect others, and how she sought wisdom and discernment before acting. We also talk about why it is okay to set boundaries, how to stay compassionate when someone does not understand your decision, and how to keep your heart soft while carrying leadership responsibility.
You will also hear simple, practical ways to refill your capacity for faith in real life, including getting outside, noticing what God is creating, and choosing to widen the circle instead of doing life alone.
As we wrap up, Michelle offers a perspective you can apply today: ask God to help you see people through His eyes. It changes everything.
If you have a perspective that could encourage someone in their walk with god, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out.
In this tender conversation, I sit down with Carol as she shares the story of adopting Moise, a little boy with complex medical needs, and the long road their family walked through loss, caregiving, and grief. We talk honestly about suffering, trust in God, and the kind of faith growth that happens when you are living one day and one minute at a time.
Carol opens up about the hard decisions, the seasons of waiting, and what it looked like to surrender her will to God while still showing up with love. She also shares what life with God has looked like after Moise’s passing, including the ache of losing a child, the untangling of identity, and the steady hope of heaven. If you are facing real-life challenges, this episode is a gentle reminder that God is near, and he is still at work.
If you have a story to share or want to reach out, please contact us.
This is a tender conversation about healing and faith after abortion, and what it can look like to trust in God again. If you have little ones nearby, you may want to listen with headphones.
My friend Jamie shares her story with honesty and hope. We talk about the weight of shame, the slow process of healing, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to carry it all alone. We also talk about what it means to walk with God in real life, to surrender, and to receive forgiveness as something God truly gives.
If abortion is part of your story, you are not disqualified from God’s love. You are not too far gone. Jesus meets us in our brokenness, and He can lead you toward wholeness one step at a time.
If you are ready to take a next step and want help finding support and resources, please reach out. You do not have to walk through this alone.
What happens when you feel disconnected in marriage, carrying grief, and wondering if anything can change? In this episode, I sit down with Elisa to talk about trust in God in the middle of real faith and real-life challenges. Elisa shares the tender moment when God met her in an ordinary place and asked her to try again. We talk about suffering, loss, and what it looked like to surrender and take one practical step that began rebuilding connection.
You will hear how a 60-day challenge became a turning point, not just for intimacy, but for reordering priorities and choosing a life with God inside everyday marriage decisions. Elisa also shares simple, doable ideas for date nights, putting your spouse on the calendar, getting off your phones, and starting meaningful conversations again.
If you feel stuck in distance or sameness, I hope this episode reminds you that God is present, and small acts of obedience can lead to real growth over time.
If you want to share your own story or reach out, contact us.
In this episode, I sit down with Shayna to talk about finding faith after loss. Shayna shares her story of stillbirth, the grief that followed, and the slow rebuilding that came after. We talk honestly about suffering, and what it looks like to keep moving when you feel like you cannot.
Shayna also shares how gratitude, community, prayer, and Bible study helped her reconnect with real faith. We talk about trust in God when life feels out of control, and how God can meet you with grace before you even have words for belief. Shayna offers a simple journal prompt for anyone walking through healing, uncertainty, or deep sorrow.
If you are walking through loss, or you love someone who is, I hope this conversation brings faith encouragement and a steady reminder that you are not alone.
If you want to share your story on the podcast, you can reach out.
Divorce can shake your sense of safety, identity, and hope. In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, Andy shares her story of heartbreak and the slow work of learning trust in God when nothing on the outside was changing. We talk about what it looks like to walk with God in the middle of suffering, and how surrender can open the door to real healing.
Andy describes crying out to Jesus in the everyday places, in the closet, in the car, in the quiet moments where you are just trying to make it through the night. We talk about the difference between pleading for our plan and choosing trusting God with His plan. We also discuss control, learning to listen, and how God meets us with peace, not shame.
If you are facing real-life challenges, or you feel scared to let go, I hope this conversation brings faith encouragement and a steady reminder that you are not alone. If you have a story you want to share on the show, please reach out. Your perspective might be exactly what someone needs today.
Money anxiety can feel loud, especially in seasons of life uncertainty. In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, I sit down with Dominika to talk about what it looks like to trust in God when income feels unstable and fear starts steering your choices. This is not a strategy conversation. It is a real faith conversation about peace, prayer, and what the Bible says when you are tempted to panic.
Dominika shares a recent story from her business journey where she hit a slow month, wrestled with anxiety, and had to decide between self-reliance and trusting God. We talk through how to return to God’s perspective, how to quiet distractions so you can actually listen, and why Scripture, especially “be anxious for nothing,” speaks directly to finances too. We also touch the Book of Proverbs and how biblical wisdom brings clarity to everyday christianity and faith in real life.
If you are trying to grow closer to God in your money mindset, this conversation will help you breathe again and take one simple next step toward trusting God.
If today’s episode stirred something in you and you want to share your story, reach out. I would love to hear from you.
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