Ep. 68: From reverence to real: My unexpected journey into faith & a personal relationship with God

*This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based kombucha tea -- Use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount!*If you’d told the old me I’d be recording a whole episode about faith, I’d have laughed it off or changed the subject. But here I am—six months into the most unexpected chapter of my life, one I never thought I’d share this publicly.I always had a sense of reverence for God, but what I finally found—a true, personal relationship with Jesus—has flipped my world upside down. My faith isn’t just something I inherited or practiced on autopilot; it’s now a living, breathing part of who I am. In the last six months, Bible study has become a passion instead of a “chore,” and learning about Jesus isn’t just academic—it’s become the anchor for my hope, growth, and healing.I’ll take you inside the doubts, resistance, and the unexpected moments that broke me wide open. I talk about the real reasons I was hesitant, the fears I wrestled with, and what finally made faith real—for me. If you’re wrestling with what you believe or afraid to ask spiritual questions, I hope my story helps you see that no journey is too messy or too late for God to meet you in it.00:00 Welcome—Why I Never Thought I’d Record This00:32 Community, Vulnerability, and the Shift from Reverence to Relationship02:15 The Surprising Role of Bible Study and Honest Questions05:48 When Doubt Meets Discovery: My Six-Month Spiritual Shake-Up09:30 Embracing Growth, Even in the MessPRODUCTS I'M ROCKIN: Lip gloss: Sarah Fendrich Black faux fur vest