I get it... This year was busy and listening to your favorite podcasts maybe wasn’t a top priority for you. So I wanted to round up all the episodes that I absolutely loved and may have slipped through the cracks of your podcast notifications. (P.S. Are you subscribed on iTunes yet??)

Without further ado, here are the missed hits. The hidden gems. Enjoy!

1. That’s What He Said: Sexual Formation + Cultivating Desire with Jon Tyson

This was the final episode of the That’s What He Said series, which was all about dating and relationships. This episode rounded out the series with a conversation about sex. The majority of church conversations around sex are about do’s and don’ts rather than formation and theology, so pastor Jon Tyson and I spoke about how to have a nuanced Biblical view of sex and desire.

2. The Gorgeous Grey: Gratitude in a Time of Grief with Ty Alexander

I am so grateful to have connected with Ty Alexander this year. In this podcast episode, we chat about finding joy in life, how to approach grief and healing, how to care for yourself before others, and how to recover from another person’s addiction. Plus: how to be a true ally right now. 

3. Cheating, Ghosting, Finances + Sex with Shaun Galanos

Shaun Galanos is a love coach and he is very matter of fact about the dating questions he receives. He answers questions with clarity and compassion. So together, we collected some of your top dating questions and answered them for you in this episode! From ghosting to cheating to finances, we cover some pretty massive questions.

4. Why Black Lives Matter

If you listen to one episode from this list, make it this one. I share some statistics, my own personal reckoning, and unpack why the Black Lives Matter movement is connected to the heart of God. (P.S. Make sure you scroll through the show notes and check out all the resources listed— there are SO many!)

5. The Fertility Series: Egg Freezing 101

I spoke on the podcast last year about feeling that biological clock ticking in this episode. I started this series to start a conversation around something I personally wanted to talk more about and learn more about. In this episode, fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford shares all things egg freezing related.

6. That’s What He Said: Marriage Prep 101: Sacrifice, Intentionality + Growth with Tim Timberlake

In this conversation from the archives, Tim Timberlake and I spoke about how you can grow with a person in marriage, what your “list” of perfect qualities should look like, and how we can practice sacrifice as single women. Because guess what? Marriage requires sacrifice!

7. How to Own Your Voice: A Conversation on Consent

Does your clothing send a message? Are non-verbal cues enough? Tiffany Bluhm spoke on the podcast about power dynamics and consent, 4 questions to ask yourself in an uncomfortable situation, and six practical ways to own your voice.

8. What is Sober Curious?

Jen Batchelor is the co-founder and CEO of Kin, an alternative beverage company that aims to change the way you approach social drinking. In this episode, Jen helps unpack the social drinking movement, how adaptogens and nootropics can give your body what it really needs, and how you can approach sober living.

9. That’s What He Said: How to Create a Culture of Honor in Dating with Jeff Johnson

In this episode, Jeff Johnson and I talk a lot about his relationship with his wife, Jourdan. Their love story is a beautiful reminder that love stories will look different for everyone. He also shares how a break can be used for growth, the biggest fears guys have in relationships, and how to discuss porn when the guy you’re dating shared that he struggles with it.

10. How Meditation Can Change Your Life

Do Christians meditate? What exactly is meditation and how do I practice it? What is mindfulness? And what about breath work? In this episode, Jackie Viramontez shares her answers to all of the above! We spoke about practices you can implement into your life to help you heal from anxiety, trauma, and fear.