I Can't (HE Can)

Let’s records a spontaneous & unscripted episode despite feeling exhausted? Sure why not! :) Today we are reflecting on how this show shifted from “general life topics” to glorifying Christ. It all started as I began regularly attending church… little did I know that a few years in my walk, I can clearly see how these six Bible verses marked a different stage of my life and faith journey: Matthew 11:28–30 1 Timothy 1:12–15 John 3:30 2 Timothy 1:7 Psalm 51:10 Proverbs 16:9Each verse is connected to seasons of exhaustion, repentance, seeking godly community, praying for a clean heart, and trusting God’s timing as I wrestled (& still do) with work, family life, and future plans. Thank you for being here! I hope this blesses you.

Church hurt is real—but your hurt doesn’t have to cost you your relationship with God.In Episode 61, I sit down with Yessi Smiles for an honest conversation about church hurt, betrayal, toxic church experiences, forgiveness, and what happens when the people you trusted in ministry let you down.We share our personal testimonies, the red flags we ignored, the lessons we learned, and how we chose to keep following Jesus—even when walking away from certain people and places was necessary. If you’ve ever been hurt by a pastor, church leader, ministry, or Christian community, this episode is for you. ❤️Don’t leave God because people failed you. 🙏 Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith, life, healing, and following Jesus.

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” — Mark 9:24 What do you do when you believe in God… but your faith is still struggling?In Part 3 of the Faith Under Fire series, we’re getting honest about what happens when our faith is tested by waiting, disappointment, unanswered prayers, fear, doubt, and the trials we never expected. We’ll talk about what it really means to surrender to God, get out of our own way, and trust Him even when His answer isn’t the one we wanted. Through the stories of Job, the father who cried out “Lord, help my unbelief,” the Israelites crossing the Jordan, and Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins, we’ll look at how Scripture teaches us to keep our faith alive when life gets hard. We’ll also talk about something I struggle with myself: believing in God while still having questions. Because having moments of doubt doesn’t mean we stop seeking Him. Sometimes those are the moments when we need to pray even more.So ask yourself: Is my faith dependent on what God gives me? Can I trust Him when I don’t understand what He’s doing? Am I keeping oil in my lamp? What “stones” can I lay down to remind myself of what God has already brought me through?Your faith needs nourishment. Stay in the Word. Stay in prayer. Remember what God has already done. Keep your lamp filled. And when unbelief creeps in, don't be afraid to pray: “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.”Scriptures discussed: Mark 9:14–29 • Job 1:13–22 • Job 2:7–10 • Romans 5:3–5 • James 1:2–4 • Hebrews 11:1 • Romans 10:17 • Joshua 4:1–9 • Matthew 25:1–13 • Hebrews 13:8If this episode encourages you, subscribe and share it with someone whose faith is being tested right now. God bless you and keep you. Stay tuned for more, next week!

Psalm 51:10 changed the way I pray. “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” This verse has become part of my daily prayers because, if I’m being real, I need God to work on my heart every single day. It doesn’t take much for our attitude to change, our patience to disappear, or for us to react in a way we know we shouldn’t. In this bonus episode of the I Can’t (He Can) Podcast, we’re reading Psalm 51 together and looking at what David’s prayer teaches us about repentance, forgiveness, God’s mercy, spiritual renewal, and asking God to create a clean heart within us. This episode is also part of my simple Book of Psalms series — on the first Monday of every month, we’ll slow down and read through a Psalm together, highlighting verses you can keep in your own “arsenal” for the moments when you need them. Because sometimes we don't need a complicated prayer. Sometimes we simply need: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10

Are you waiting on God and wondering why He hasn’t answered your prayer yet? Waiting on God can test your faith in ways getting an immediate answer never will. When the answer doesn’t come, we start asking: Does God hear me? Does He care? Why is this taking so long? Should I take matters into my own hands? In Part 2 of the Faith Under Fire series, we’re talking about how to trust God’s timing when you’re tired of waiting, how fear can expose the areas where our faith needs strengthening, and what it really means to surrender our plans and say, “Lord, Your will be done.” We’ll look at Abraham and Sarah and what happened when impatience caused them to try to speed up God’s promise. We’ll look at David and Goliath and ask whether we're measuring our giants against our own strength—or God’s. And finally, we’ll go to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He gives us one of the greatest examples of surrender: “Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” — Matthew 26:39 I also share a very personal testimony about a season when I was tired, angry, afraid, and finally reached the point where I told God, essentially, “Fine, Lord. I surrender.” That experience changed the way I understand faith, waiting, and giving God the outcome I desperately wanted to control. Maybe you're waiting for healing. Maybe you're waiting for an answer. Maybe you're waiting for a relationship, a job, a breakthrough, a change in your family, or a prayer you've prayed over and over again. Whatever your waiting season looks like, ask yourself: Am I trusting God—or trying to rush Him? What could God be protecting me from in the wait? Am I responding with fear or faith? Have I actually surrendered the outcome to Him? Can I still say, “Your will be done,” if His answer looks different from mine? God sees what we cannot see. And sometimes the waiting season isn't just about receiving the thing we're praying for—it exposes what is happening inside of us while we wait. “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength…” — Isaiah 40:31 🎙️ Scriptures discussed: James 1:2–4 • Genesis 15:1–6 • Genesis 16:1–4 • Genesis 21:1–7 • Isaiah 40:31 • Romans 8:25 • Psalm 27:13–14 • 1 Samuel 17:32–47 • Psalm 56:3–4 • Isaiah 41:10 • 2 Timothy 1:7 • Matthew 26:36–46 • Proverbs 16:9 If you're currently waiting on God, I pray this episode reminds you that you aren't alone. Share it with someone who needs encouragement in their waiting season, and subscribe for more conversations about faith, Jesus, the Bible, Christian living, and trusting God through real life. God bless you and keep you. Stay tuned for more, next week!00:00 Pre Show Banter 00:35 Unplanned Prayer Before Recording 03:15 Welcome And Intro 04:02 Gear Upgrade Shoutout 06:47 Announcements 10:55 Announcements cont. And Pt 1 Recap 14:40 Enduring The Wait 26:12 Fear Versus Faith 33:30 Contentment And Surrender 47:19 Closing And Blessing

In this episode of I Can’t, He Can, I start a new series called Faith Under Fire, inspired by the Sound Mind Ladies Group study I’m leading this Saturday. In part one, I walk through sections one and two: what our responses to life’s trials reveal about our faith, and how solid our foundation is in Jesus when trouble hits. I read and reflect on James 1:2–4, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Matthew 14:22–33 (Peter walking on water), and I challenge us to take honest inventory of where we are emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. I also discuss how idols can show up in crisis and share scriptures on anxiety and trust, then point to Jehoshaphat’s response in 2 Chronicles 20 as a model for keeping our eyes on God.

This felt like a chaotic episode! So many distractions and interruptions but we did it. Thank you, Lord! Let's dive in to Revelation Chapter 6 & 7. God bless you

What is the Holy Spirit asking of You? A very special message from my husband, David Quintana on 08/09/2026 to our church family, Living Upword. Thank you for watching! God bless you

Join me as we read (and pick apart) Revelation, chapter five. God bless you, family.

The battle for the mind is real! Especially the moment we give our lives to Christ. Jesus never said this walk would be easy. Thank goodness we have the Holy Spirit to guide us and His Word. Follow along for the scriptures that have helped me in times when my mind mostly needed His peace. I pray this blesses you.

The battle for the mind is real! Especially the moment we give our lives to Christ. Jesus never said this walk would be easy. Thank goodness we have the Holy Spirit to guide us and His Word. Follow along for the scriptures that have helped me in times when my mind mostly needed His peace. I pray this blesses you.

Join me as we dive in to the book of Revelation, chapter 4.

ALL GLORY TO GOD! I can't believe we made it to the one year mark. Thank You, Lord, for Your guidance, Your strength and Your ministering to me. This is Yours and I am so grateful for the souls You have reached by and through this podcast. God bless you all.

Join me as we read read through Jesus' message for the last three churches in Revelation chapter 3. God bless you all!

And we're back with another Sound Mind Series! This time it's the book of Revelation. I hope and pray that you all follow along to the VERY important and urgent reminders left to John, by our Lord, Jesus Christ.

So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. - Matthew 19:6

Don't be fooled! These small 'books' of the Bible all carry a punch. Join me as we pick apart this letter written by Jesus' half brother, Jude.

Grateful for Godly friends that suggest such amazing books to read! I thoroughly enjoyed studying Philemon. Not just because it was short; but because this short "letter" packed a punch.

Join me as we break down the last handful of chapters of the book of Ecclesiastes.

We made it! Join me as we read the last few chapters of Ecclesiastes together.

Keep your eyes on Him. Stay awake. Stay vigilant and in you Word -- the Holy Bible. Stay awake and away from all propaganda. Even our faves and most neutral like Candace, Tucker, Baron and Megyn are being persecuted for TRUTH. Stay awake and know that these are prophetic times. Do your research and don't trust the word of man, only the word of God. I love my independent media journalists, and even them, I research. Stay awake and keep your lamps on!

Sometimes we're low on energy and life has taken a toll. Sometimes we're not sure how to move forward and we're missing something simple but great. Stop pouring from and empty cup! This is my encouragement to you. He is our rest, He is our hope and He is our everything. Fill your cup with Christ! I pray this blesses you. God bless you all.