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There was a moment — driving in my car — when everything became clear.

Not because I had it all figured out.

Not because life was easy.

But because God made my purpose undeniable.

In this episode, I share the moment I realized I was fully aligned with God’s calling on my life — how grief refined it, how obedience prepared me, and how clarity often comes quietly when we least expect it.

If you’ve ever wondered:

•How do I know my calling?

•How does God confirm your purpose?

•What does alignment with God actually feel like?

•Can grief lead to clarity?

This episode is for you.

Sometimes purpose doesn’t arrive loudly.

Sometimes it becomes clear in the stillness.

Even in mourning, we rise.

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Faith is not always built in the spotlight — often it is formed in the quiet places where obedience is chosen daily.

In this episode, Faith Built in the Quiet: How God Forms Us Through Obedience, I share how some of the most transformative work God has done in my life happened during a season when I stepped away from social media for nearly six months. In that silence, I learned that obedience is more than action — it is listening, responding, and choosing alignment with God over the noise of this world.

If you feel like God is calling you into a quieter season, this episode will remind you that hidden seasons are not wasted seasons. They are often where God shapes our character, strengthens our faith, and prepares us for what comes next.

Scripture reminds us that obedience begins with hearing His voice — and sometimes we hear Him most clearly when we become still.

Even in the quiet, God is working.

Even in obedience, He is building something eternal.

Even in Morning, We Rise.

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In this episode, we’re diving into the true meaning of surrender — what it really looks like, why it’s so hard, and how it can completely transform your healing journey.

Surrender isn’t about giving up. It’s about letting go of control, releasing what we can’t change, and trusting God with the parts of our lives that feel heavy, painful, or uncertain. Especially in seasons of grief, heartbreak, and struggle, surrender can feel impossible — yet it’s often the very thing that brings peace.

I share what surrender has looked like in my own life, how I’ve learned to release expectations, and practical ways you can begin surrendering daily — even when it feels uncomfortable or scary.

If you’ve been carrying pain, trying to control outcomes, or feeling stuck in your healing, this episode is for you.

✨ What surrender truly means

✨ Why we resist letting go

✨ How surrender brings peace and freedom

✨ Practical steps to surrender in everyday life

Even in mourning, we rise.

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Grief can feel isolating — but sometimes the right book can make you feel seen, understood, and supported. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a grief book roundup of books that helped me navigate loss, strengthen my faith, and find hope after losing my son Alek. While the Bible has been my number one source of comfort and truth, these books have been helpful companions during seasons of grief and life transformation. These reads focus on heaven, spiritual connection, encouragement through suffering, and God’s presence in grief. I hope they can support you too, wherever you are in your journey.

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Hugs, Kristen

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What a transformative year that was for me! I said yes to a part-time job, not knowing what God had planned for me that year. I took a leap of faith when I almost turned that opportunity down- what I learned and how it changed my future and grief path.

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This episode I give credit to my grief & trauma therapist. She introduced this concept to me when I couldn't understand how to put one foot in front of another. She described, healing in grief as "ingredients." Tune in to see what I mean. This concept changed everything for me in the middle of my grief journey.

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This episode talks about some of my spiritual encounters I had of my son after he passed away. In my desperation to continue to see/feel him, I took matters into my own hands. What I learned from that experience was so profound! I hope you can learn something from this episode if you find yourself going down the wrong path.

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Unboxing something new and special: this keepsake chest (that is usually purchased for newborns), I purchased it to hold and treasure the precious items of my son in heaven. I wanted to unbox the chest with you and go through some memories. It's a special time for you and me to do this together and remember our babies--the little lives we carry in our hearts.

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