031 A Hard Christmas & Finding Faith Away From Home with Kate Butler

Christmas doesn’t always look like lights, laughter, and picture-perfect moments. Sometimes it comes with loneliness, transition, unanswered questions, and a faith that feels stretched. In this episode of Bald and Sassy, Chris & Chris sit down with student Kate Butler to talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus when life pulls you away from everything familiar. After moving away from the only church family she had ever known, Kate shares how God used distance, discomfort, and isolation to deepen her faith—not weaken it. We talk about what happens when faith can no longer rely on a building, a routine, or a reputation… and has to become personal. From navigating ungodly friendships to surrendering fear and control, Kate’s story is a powerful reminder that God often does His best work in the in-between seasons. This conversation also reframes Christmas itself—reminding us that the story of Jesus began in disruption, humility, and waiting, not comfort. If this season feels heavy, unfamiliar, or hard, this episode is for you. Because God is still near to the brokenhearted—and He’s still making a way in the wilderness.