For Such a Time as This

In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Lamont to talk about what it’s looked like for him to truly be single for the first time and begin letting God take the lead in his life.We talk about the tension of wanting control while learning to trust that God’s plan is better than our own even when it doesn’t happen on our timeline.In this conversation, we also dive into:• Breaking old relationship patterns and unhealthy cycles• Learning not to fall back into the same habits from past relationships• The reality of loneliness and how everyone experiences it differently• Taking time to grow, heal, and get closer to God• Letting God reshape your desires and directionThis episode is honest, relatable, and a reminder that growth often starts when we finally stop trying to drive everything ourselves.Season 2, Single & Set Apart, is all about calling, timing, and trusting God in every season of life.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with Pastor Sonya, an Associate Pastor at Union Church, to talk about singleness, faith, and trusting God for marriage in a later season of life.Pastor Sonya shares her honest journey of being in her 40s, still believing God for marriage, and navigating the very real emotions that come with it; including moments where it feels like God isn’t hearing her prayers.We talk about what it looks like to hold onto faith for something God has placed on your heart, while also choosing to fully embrace and steward the season you’re in.In this conversation, we dive into:• Trusting God with the desire for marriage• Wrestling with doubt and feeling unheard• Finding purpose and joy in singleness• The personal growth that comes from time alone with God• Loving and pouring into others in this season• Navigating shame around singleness, even while serving in ministryThis episode is a powerful reminder that faith and honesty can coexist and that God is present in every season, even when it doesn’t look like what we expected.Season 2, Single & Set Apart, is all about calling, timing, and trusting God in every season of life.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Annie to talk about the reality of singleness and dating in your 30s.We have an honest conversation about what happens when impatience leads us to take control of our relationships and how often that leaves us feeling heartbroken and back at the beginning again.Together, we talk about what it looks like to surrender control back to God, trust His timing, and resist the urge to force something that isn’t meant for us.In this episode, we also touch on something that isn’t talked about enough. That is, how the church can better support and shepherd singles in every season of life.This conversation is for anyone who feels tired of starting over, wrestling with control, or learning how to trust God again in their dating life.Season 2, Single & Set Apart, is all about calling, timing, and trusting God in every season.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

In this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with Seth and Sam, twin brothers in their early 30s, to talk about singleness, growth, and what it really means to prepare for a relationship.We dive into the importance of focusing on yourself in this season, not from a place of self-focus, but from a place of stewardship. What are the areas God is calling you to grow in before inviting someone else into your life?In this conversation, we talk about:• Becoming the best version of yourself before entering a relationship• What it truly means to be equally yoked in a Christ-centered relationship• Taking responsibility for your own growth and maturity• Creating a life and environment that can actually welcome a partner• Trusting God’s timing while doing the work He’s placed in front of youThis episode is a reminder that singleness isn’t just about who you’re waiting for, it’s about who you’re becoming.Season 2, Single & Set Apart, is all about calling, timing, and trusting God in every season you’re in.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

n this episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Alex to talk about her journey through singleness, heartbreak, and ultimately finding Christ.Alex was in a relationship for 12 years and was previously engaged before stepping into a completely new season of life. After years of placing a lot of her identity in relationships and the opinions of men, she began to notice a painful pattern of heartbreak that kept repeating itself.Just over a year ago, Alex came to know the Lord, and everything about how she views dating, identity, and relationships began to shift.In this conversation, we talk about:• What it looked like to walk away from old patterns in dating• Learning to find identity in Christ instead of validation from others• Navigating singleness after a long-term relationship• Implementing Christian dating standards for the first time• Trusting God with a completely new approach to relationshipsThis episode is an honest conversation about transformation, healing, and learning to trust God with your heart after years of doing things a different way.Season 2 of For Such a Time As This is all about singleness, calling, timing, and trusting God in every season of life.

In today’s episode of For Such a Time As This, I sit down with my friend Anthony to talk honestly about singleness and dating from a male perspective within the church.We dive into why building friendships before relationships matters, the importance of not rushing into romantic connections, and what it looks like to spend intentional time with just you and Jesus before inviting someone else into your life.This conversation is for anyone navigating singleness and wondering what faithfulness looks like in this season, especially when the church culture around dating feels confusing or rushed.Season 2, Single & Set Apart, is all about calling, timing, and trusting God in every season you’re in.🎧 Listen, reflect, and join the conversation.

Season 2 of For Such a Time as This is officially here.This season, we’re talking about something deeply personal and often quietly painful in the Church — singleness.Welcome to Single & Set Apart.In this first episode, I sit down with one of my close friends as she shares what it’s been like navigating her late 20s having never been in a serious relationship. We talk about:• The silent insecurities no one talks about• Watching friends get engaged and married• Wrestling with desire vs. surrender• Dating in today’s culture as a believer• Trusting God’s timing when yours feels delayedThis isn’t a conversation about “fixing” singleness.It’s about honoring it.It’s about understanding it.It’s about asking what God might be forming in us in this season.If you’re single, waiting, dating, content, frustrated, hopeful, or somewhere in between then this season is for you.Because singleness isn’t a placeholder.It’s not a punishment.It’s not a delay in your calling.It might just be sacred.🎧 Watch now and join the conversation.And if this resonates, share it with a friend walking this season too.

In this final episode of Creative Calling, I’m joined by pastor, author, and bridge-builder Khori Smith for a powerful conversation on creativity, calling, and community.We talk about the creative process behind writing sermons and books, including Khori’s  book, Bridges Between Us, and how creativity can be a tool for connection rather than division. We also dive into the realities of diversity in church spaces, building bridges across racial divides, and the often-unspoken journey of burnout and what healing and recovery can truly look like.This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and timely and a fitting close to a season centered on answering the call to create for such a time as this.🎧 Listen in, reflect with us, and be encouraged.

In this episode of For Such a Time as This, we’re continuing our Creative Calling series with a powerful conversation around prayer, creativity, and obedience.I’m joined by the author of the brand-new PUSH Journal—which officially released yesterday! PUSH stands for Pray Until Something Happens, and in this episode, we dive deep into the heart behind the journal, the creative process that brought it to life, and what it really means to stay faithful in prayer while navigating calling and burnout.We talk about:The idea and inspiration behind the PUSH JournalHow prayer fuels creativity in ministryThe design process and bringing a God-given idea to lifeManaging burnout while creating from a place of obedienceWhat it truly means to pray until something happensWhether you’re a creative in ministry, a writer, worship leader, designer, or simply someone longing for a deeper prayer life, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up, keep praying, and keep trusting God in the process.✨ If you’re in a season of waiting, creating, or pressing forward in faith this episode is for you.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.

What does ministry look like from behind the lens?In this episode of For Such a Time As This, we sit down with a video director serving at a multi-campus church in the DMV to explore how creativity and ministry intersect behind the scenes: from capturing moments that serve the congregation to navigating calling and burnout, this conversation pulls back the curtain on creative life in the local church.We talk about trusting God in the season you’re in, learning to rest without losing purpose, and stewarding creative gifts in a way that honors both God and people.Season One: Creative Calling highlights creatives in ministry who are living out their calling in real time, right where God has placed them.If you’re a creative, a church leader, or someone wrestling with calling and timing, this episode will meet you right where you are.

 In this episode of For Such a Time as This, I sit down with the Marketing Director of Union Church to talk about her journey from the fashion industry into ministry and how creativity, faith, and obedience looked different before and after entering the church world.She shares what it was like navigating creativity in faith, coming to know God later in life, and learning to trust that God’s purposes don’t hinge on our perfection. We talk everything from shifting industries to discovering calling in unexpected seasons, this conversation is for anyone wrestling with timing, identity, and what it really means to show up where God has you now.If you’ve ever felt caught between who you were, who you’re becoming, and who God is calling you to be this one’s for you.

 In this episode of our Creative Calling Season. we sit down with Christina Renee, a young Christian content creator using Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to make a powerful faith-based impact online. She has over 44k Instagram followers! She shares with us how she navigates creativity, calling, and staying rooted in Christ while spreading the gospel on social media. Tune in for an encouraging conversation on purpose, influence, and using your gifts for God’s glory.  

This week, we’re joined by a dynamic pastoral couple who blend creativity with calling in a beautiful way. We unpack the poetic nature of scripture, the craft of shaping words people can truly connect with, and the behind-the-scenes preparation that fuels impactful ministry. If you’ve ever wondered how creativity fits into preaching and teaching, this episode is for you.

In this episode of For Such a Time as This: Creative Calling, we sit down with a creative contractor who’s using his gifts to serve churches and nonprofits through design, video, and storytelling. He shares how working in ministry means partnering with God—how every project is an opportunity to impact lives, not just make something beautiful. This conversation reminds us that creativity is not about us; it’s about who we serve and the difference our work can make.

In this episode of For Such a Time as This, I talk with Cali and Mike, two of the founders of a growing faith movement that started as a simple gathering of a couple people in their living room. We explore the creativity and courage it takes to build something without a blueprint and how saying “yes” to God can spark something far bigger than you imagined.

The first season of For Such a Time is called Creative Calling. In this first episode, I share my story of realizing that I am a creative even when I did not see it in myself. This is the story of how God showed me creativity is part of my calling. 

A quick introduction to my all new PODCAST! "For Such a Time as This" is a lifestyle podcast about calling, timing, and trusting God in the season you are in, not just the one you hope for.