Unpolished- It’s where His grace meets you.

Sarah’s story is one of heartbreak, struggle, redemption, and grace. Marked by generational trauma and addiction, she once lived in cycles that seemed impossible to escape. But God stepped into her story and changed everything. In this episode, Sarah shares how Jesus redeemed her life, restored her identity, and gave her the strength to break generational chains for her children. Now, instead of raising her kids in the patterns she inherited, she’s raising them to know and follow Christ. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your past does not disqualify you from God’s purpose, and redemption is always possible through Him.

David’s story is filled with calling, waiting, victory, failure, repentance, and redemption. Anointed as a shepherd boy, David spent years waiting for the promise God gave him while walking through caves, battles, betrayal, and temptation. He made incredible faith-filled decisions — and devastating sinful ones.So how was David still called “a man after God’s own heart”?In this episode, we unpack the life of David and the decisions that set him apart: his willingness to trust God in the waiting, honor God even when it was hard, repent when he failed, and continually turn his heart back toward God. David wasn’t perfect — but he was surrendered. His story reminds us that being after God’s heart isn’t about never failing; it’s about what you do after the failure.

This week, Kaitlyn shares a deeply personal story of heartbreak, faith, and redemption. After walking through the pain of miscarriage, she found herself at the end of what she could carry on her own—and that’s where she encountered Jesus in a life-changing way.In this episode, Kaitlyn opens up about grief, surrender, and what it looks like to let God transform unimaginable loss into healing. Now, she’s not just surviving—she’s living restored, raising her boys to witness a momma who chose faith in the middle of her pain.If you’ve ever wondered how God can meet you in your darkest moments, this conversation is a reminder that He still brings beauty from broken places.

In this powerful episode, Christy shares the raw on a story of what it looked like to hit rock-bottom and the unexpected way, Jesus met her there. When everything felt broken, hopeless and out of control God was still working behind the scenes, drawing her back to him.

In this episode of Unpolished, we’re getting honest about what it really looks like to walkout your faith in everyday life. Not the polished version- but the questions doubts and in-between moments we don’t always talk about. We are asking the real questions:What does it mean to actually live what you believe? How do you stay consistent when life gets busy? What do you do when your faith feels more like a struggle than a strength? This conversation is raw relatable and rooted in the reality that faith isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it

In this episode we’re getting real about identity, who we are who we believed we are and who God actually says we are. The world is loud with labels expectations, and opinions but not all of them are truth. We talk about breaking free from lies, letting go of past versions of ourselves, and stepping fully into the identity God has already given us. You are not your mistakes, your struggles, or what others have spoken over you. It’s time to stop questioning your worth and start walking in it

Easter isn’t just a moment in history-it’s the foundation of our faith. In this episode, we dive into the true meaning behind the empty grave, the power of the resurrection, and what it means for us today. Because the grave is empty- we have hope, we have freedom, and nothing will ever be the same.

What do you do when you’re praying… and hear nothing back? When Heaven feels quiet, it’s easy to question everything—but God’s silence doesn’t mean His absence. It’s often in these moments that He’s preparing something greater. In this episode, we talk about trusting Him in the waiting, standing firm when prayers feel unanswered, and building a faith that believes He’s still moving—even behind the scenes.

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we are asked to do, especially when the wounds run deep. In this episode, we talk about what true, biblical forgiveness really looks like. We discuss the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why forgiving others doesn’t excuse the hurt, and how holding on to bitterness can keep us stuck in pain. Through faith and the example Jesus set for us, forgiveness becomes a path to healing, freedom, and restoration. If you’ve ever struggled to forgive someone—or even yourself—this conversation will encourage you to release what’s been weighing on your heart and step into the freedom God intends for you.

In this episode, Arnitra shares her powerful testimony of walking through the devastating loss of her mother and how that grief led her into a deeper, personal faith in Jesus. Through heartbreak and healing, she learned what it truly means to trust God and build her own relationship with Him.Arnitra also shares how that journey has shaped the way she mothers her daughters today—leading them through life’s hard lessons with faith, honesty, and grace. Alongside the support of her husband, who faithfully leads their home spiritually, their family is learning to walk through challenges together while keeping Christ at the center.This episode is a beautiful reminder that even in the deepest loss, God can rebuild faith, restore hope, and create a legacy of faith for the next generation.

In this episode, we talk about generational curses and the patterns of brokenness that can seem to pass from one generation to the next. Many people find themselves fighting battles that didn’t start with them- addiction, fear, shame, anger, and more. We dive into what the Bible says about these cycles and the powerful truth that through Jesus, those chains can be broken and a new legacy can begin.

Today’s episode is one that carries both weight and hope. My sweet friend, Jordan Deerman is sharing her testimony- a story of growing up in the shadow of addiction, watching her dad struggle, and seeing what it looks like to have a mama who refused to stop praying. This conversation is about identity. It’s about surrender. It’s about what happens when life feels unstable but Jesus becomes your anchor. Jordan shares how she wrestled with who she was in the middle of family brokenness and how true freedom didn’t come from fixing the situation- it came from surrendering jr. it came from laying down control and allowing God to define her, not her circumstances. We also talk about the power of a praying mother- how her mom’s faith stood in the gap during some of the darkest seasons of her life. If you’ve ever felt like your identity was tangled up in someone else’s struggle this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal episode, Rachael Ake shares her story — the parts marked by abuse, trauma, and carrying more than a child ever should. For years, she lived in survival mode, stepping into roles that were never hers to hold and believing strength meant staying silent.But Jesus met her there.This is Rachael’s testimony of how He gently unraveled the lies she believed about herself, healed wounds she thought would always define her, and showed her that she was never meant to be the protector, the fixer, or the strong one for everyone else. Through surrender, truth, and His relentless love, she began to experience real freedom — not just from the past, but in her identity.

In our very first episode, we’re sharing the heart behind Unpolished — what you can expect, why this space exists, and the mission driving every conversation. We introduce ourselves, invite you into the vision, and begin unpacking a powerful truth: who God says we are.This episode sets the foundation for honest testimony, real-life faith, and surrendering the polished image for something deeper. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your calling, or your place in God’s plan — this is where we start.You are seen. You are loved. And this is just the beginning.