Hold the Fluff

What do you do when God convicts you of something… but you still keep struggling to change it?In this episode, we’re talking about four hidden barriers that often stand between conviction and transformation. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by repeated struggles, overwhelmed by the process of change, or frustrated with yourself for “not trying hard enough,” this conversation will help you approach spiritual growth differently.We’ll unpack practical ways to respond to conviction, why behavior change is harder than we expect, and why true transformation was never meant to happen apart from God’s help.-------------------⭐️ LINKS ⭐️💌 Join The Midweek Club:https://sheimitates.com/midweek/📖 Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com📱Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/🎥 Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

So many Christian women want to grow in their bible knowledge, but still feel stuck, confused, or dependent on others to understand the Bible.In this episode, we’re unpacking how to stop relying on devotionals (if you are), and how to stop avoiding your bible so you can grow in your bible literacy. Grab your coffee and pull up a chair at my table! -------------------⭐️ LINKS ⭐️💌 Join The Midweek Club:https://sheimitates.com/midweek/📖 Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com📱Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/🎥 Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

Join me at the table as we discuss a portion of Luke 17 in today's episode. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure what your next step is, this conversation will help you refocus and move forward with clarity.Grab your Bible and join me at the table.⭐️ LINKS:Join The Midweek Club:https://sheimitates.com/midweek/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

Join me at the table as we discuss Luke 16 in today's episode. We discuss stewardship, dishonesty, how nothing is ours, and more.Grab your Bible and join me at the table.⭐️ LINKS:Join The Midweek Club:https://sheimitates.com/midweek/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

In this episode, we slow down and walk through the text together, asking deeper questions about what it reveals about God’s heart, our tendencies, and how we respond when the lost are found. This is an honest, Scripture-centered conversation that will challenge your perspective and invite you to examine your own heart.Grab your Bible and join me at the table.⭐️ LINKS:Join The Midweek Club:https://sheimitates.com/midweek/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

Join me at the table as we discuss Luke 11 in today's episode. We discuss prayer, persistence, asking God, being a daughter, and so much more! You'll also notice some things have changed this week. I hope you love it!Grab your Bible and a chair at the table and let's jump in! ⭐️ LINKS:Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

Feeling called to start a women’s ministry group but unsure where to begin? In this episode, we explore why stepping into leadership could be the perfect way to serve God and encourage the women around you.GET THE GROUP LEADER'S MANUAL:https://sheimitates.com/leading-a-group/⭐️ LINKS:Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

Do you want to raise kids who love Jesus and live out their faith?In this episode, we’re talking about intentional ways parents can help their kids move beyond simply hearing Scripture to actually applying it in their everyday lives. If you want to be more purposeful about discipling your kids at home, this episode will give you encouragement and practical direction.Grab your coffee and stay awhile. ⭐️ LINKS:Join my Free Online Bible Study: https://sheimitates.com/bible-study/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/Browse my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mckenziegaeta

Have you ever felt like the Holy Spirit just isn’t “there” at church anymore?In this episode, we’re unpacking that common phrase and examining what might really be going on beneath it. If you’ve wrestled with your church experience or questioned what you’re feeling in your faith, this conversation will encourage you to refocus on what’s steadfast and true.Let’s grow deeper — not just more emotional.Grab your coffee and click play!⭐️ LINKS:Mentor's MANUAL:https://sheimitates.com/willing-to-be-imitated/LENT Workbookhttps://a.co/d/0ee1zVw0LUKE Workbook:https://a.co/d/079968jdJoin my Free Online Bible Study: https://sheimitates.com/bible-study/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Mentoring can feel intimidating, overwhelming, or like something you’re not qualified to do. But Scripture paints a different picture.In this episode, we’re talking about why mentoring matters and why it’s a vital part of spiritual growth and obedience for Christian women. If you’ve ever wondered whether mentoring is something you should step into, this episode talks about just that.⭐️ LINKS:Mentor's MANUAL:https://sheimitates.com/willing-to-be-imitated/LENT Workbookhttps://a.co/d/0ee1zVw0LUKE Workbook:https://a.co/d/079968jdJoin my Free Online Bible Study: https://sheimitates.com/bible-study/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Are you leading a Christian women’s ministry group, or preparing to?In today’s episode of Hold the Fluff, we’re talking about what it really looks like to lead women well. If you want to grow in confidence, intentionality, and depth as a group leader, this episode will challenge and encourage you.Leadership matters. Let’s raise the standard.⭐️ LINKS:Group Leader's MANUAL:https://sheimitates.com/leading-a-group/LENT Workbookhttps://a.co/d/0ee1zVw0LUKE Workbook:https://a.co/d/079968jdJoin my Free Online Bible Study: https://sheimitates.com/bible-study/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Have you ever been part of a women’s group where something didn’t sit right but you weren’t sure why?In this episode of Hold the Fluff, we’re talking about spiritual leadership, discernment, and why Christian women need to take seriously who they place themselves under. This is an honest conversation about when to speak up, when to involve others, and when walking away may be the wisest choice.If you’re craving depth, clarity, and truth over comfort, this episode is for you.⭐️ LINKS:Group Leader's MANUAL:https://sheimitates.com/leading-a-group/LENT Workbookhttps://a.co/d/0ee1zVw0LUKE Workbook:https://a.co/d/079968jdJoin my Free Online Bible Study: https://sheimitates.com/bible-study/Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.com Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Have you ever left church feeling underwhelmed, or lowered your expectations over time?In this episode of Hold the Fluff, McKenzie shares an honest reflection on church disappointment, why so many believers feel stuck, and how she’s learned to remain faithful, engaged, and hopeful without walking away. This conversation isn’t about tearing the church down, it’s about wrestling with reality and asking better questions.A thoughtful episode for women who love Jesus, love the church, and still feel like something is missing.⭐️ LINKS:Lent Workbook: https://a.co/d/0h4IVCXILuke Workbook: https://a.co/d/0fHuTEsWHelpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to Bible study resources?In this episode of Hold the Fluff, we talk about different types of resources and tools you can add to your Bible Study time. McKenzie breaks it down by the five phases mentioned in Episode 04 where she talked about How to Study the Bible.This conversation is for the woman who’s ready to grow deeper and study the Bible with confidence and maturity.⭐️ LINKS:Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Ever wish someone would actually teach you how to study the Bible and not just tell you to read it more?In this episode of Hold the Fluff, McKenzie addresses the frustration so many Christian women feel when Bible time leaves them confused instead of changed, and introduces a simple, lifelong approach to studying Scripture with purpose and depth.If you’re hungry for clarity, confidence, and real spiritual growth, this conversation will meet you right where you are.⭐️ LINKS:Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Every January, Christians everywhere commit to reading the Bible in a year - and many end the year feeling behind, discouraged, or unchanged.In this episode, we talk about why we’re stepping away from Bible-in-a-year plans and what kind of Bible time actually leads to understanding, depth, and transformation. If you’ve ever felt pressure to keep up or wondered why your Bible-in-a-Year plan isn’t changing you, this episode will challenge you to toss it out and approach the Bible differently. 

Grab my FREE GROUP LEADER'S MANUAL here: https://sheimitates.com/leading-a-group/Women’s ministry plays a critical role in the spiritual growth of women - but not everything we’ve normalized is actually helping.In this episode, I share candid observations from my firsthand experiences in women’s ministry leadership, with the goal of challenging the status quo and encouraging healthier, more intentional leadership.This conversation isn’t about blame - it’s about growth, responsibility, and doing better for the women we’re called to lead.⭐️ LINKS:Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

Women’s ministry is supposed to help you grow - but for many women, it’s doing the opposite. In this episode of Hold the Fluff, McKenzie shares an honest conversation about why so many Christian women feel spiritually stuck and what might be missing from the spaces meant to help them thrive.If you’re craving depth, maturity, and a faith that actually changes how you live, this episode will challenge you to think differently about women's ministry.Simple. Honest. No fluff. ⭐️ LINKS:Lifeway Women's Article: https://women.lifeway.com/2025/10/10/the-history-of-womens-ministry-how-womens-forum-helped-blaze-the-trails/ Helpful Resources:https://sheimitates.comConnect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mckenziegaeta/

In this trailer, McKenzie lays the foundation for Hold the Fluff  - a podcast created for the Christian woman who is tired of watered-down faith, feelings-first teaching, and ministry that settles for spiritual stagnation.If you’re craving depth, holiness, conviction, and discipleship… this is the space for you.Welcome to Hold the Fluff:a podcast about holiness over hype,conviction over comfort,and discipleship without shortcuts.Hit follow and get ready, lots of good conversations are headed your way!!