Ms. Fits Podcast - On the Go, Full of Faith, Slightly Unfiltered

In this episode the hosts rethink the Sabbath for modern life, explaining a practical framework: work six days, be productive up to 12 hours a day, and make the seventh day a distinct, joyful time of rest. They share personal stories about family, work, tithing and planning, offer tips for creating a sustainable Sabbath rhythm, and emphasize the spiritual clarity and refreshment that come from resting well.

Rebecca Maxwell discusses her path from youth ministry to marriage and family therapy, her book "Jesus and Your Mental Health," and how she runs a faith-informed, evidence-based private practice. She shares practical advice on Sabbath rhythms, setting boundaries, supervising clinicians, partnering with churches on mental health, and finding effective therapy.

Hosts unpack the struggle of practicing Sabbath while managing a hectic campaign, family life, and recent wedding priorities. They discuss practical tools like brain-dumps, goal reviews, and small daily rituals to find rest amid a 79-day election countdown. Along the way they swap stories about planning a Fourth of July parade, a dream house in Tuscany, hiring challenges, and how to stay grounded when life feels like "war."

In this episode the hosts weave a warm, funny conversation about being "engaged to Christ"—using a daughter’s bridal shower as a metaphor for spiritual preparation, trust, unity, and sacrificial love. They reflect on legacy, parenting, and practical faith, with lighthearted mishaps and personal stories. They also discuss real-world challenges: campaigning, spiritual warfare felt in political meetings, the need for church engagement, and practical next steps for listeners to connect (YouTube, Instagram, podcasts). The tone mixes humor, honest reflection, and invitational faith.

In this episode Jill, a founding volunteer with Inheritance of Hope, explains what legacy really means—deep roots, intentional living, and cheering others on. She shares how the nonprofit supports families facing terminal illness through legacy retreats, recorded legacy videos, Hope Hubs, and online support groups. Through personal stories about Kristin’s work and retreat experiences, listeners learn how small acts of service, volunteering, and purposeful giving create lasting impact for generations.

In this episode the hosts use a bridal shower and engagement as a metaphor for our relationship with Christ to explore what legacy truly means — faith, family, character and stewardship beyond material inheritance. They discuss generational faith, sanctification, waiting on God, joy in trials, financial decisions, parenting, and practical stories from weddings and family life, and tease an upcoming guest segment and the Misfits Mishaps wrap-up.

In this episode the hosts catch up after a busy season of weddings and moving, sharing candid stories about preparing for and recovering from a daughter’s wedding, emotional moments of letting go, and the practical chaos of unpacking a long‑stored home. They reflect on generational faith and legacy, name changes and family transitions, the joy of community, and the bittersweet shift into mother‑in‑law life while resuming work and everyday responsibilities.

Season 3, Episode 4 explores what it really means to be "rooted in joy" while navigating a week of messy, human moments. The hosts share candid stories about family crises and counseling, wedding stress, surprising laughter in hard times, and the little insecurities like closet cleanouts and gray hairs. They balance heartbreaking and hilarious mishaps — car accidents and failing vehicles, a campaign Venmo mix-up, and an urgent need to move — and lean on faith, surrender, and community to find strength and joy amid the chaos. Expect honest conversation, warm humor, and practical reminders that joy can be a steady source of resilience even when life feels out of control.

In this episode of Misfits, the hosts discuss creating a generational retreat to connect older and younger women for mentorship and wisdom, and interview a guest about her path from corporate life to ministry and podcasting. They explore themes of community, discipleship, joy as a spiritual fruit, Enneagram insights, and practical ways to rebuild intergenerational relationships and sustain joy through life’s challenges.

Hosts explore what true joy is — not a personality trait or mere happiness, but a God-given restoration that produces deep-rooted trust, endurance, and hope. They discuss joy as a command, joy in suffering, practical habits (humility, prayer, community), and how abiding in Christ helps believers remain joyful through trials. The conversation ends with encouragement to delight in the moment, live missionally, and let joy shape daily life.

Take Two of Season 3 Episode 1: the hosts record a life session focused on the characteristic of joy and recap their Q1 goals. They discuss the theme 'inspire,' Bible-reading groups, family connections, fitness, wardrobe makeovers (and a funny ChatGPT assistant), grandkids, wedding celebrations, travel plans, and renovating/renting their home. This short, candid episode blends practical goal-checking with joyful life moments and teases the month’s upcoming lesson, legend guest, and laughter segments.

On this episode, the host recap season two and have Guess who share some moments related to each theme in Season Two. 

In Episode 21 the hosts celebrate wrapping two seasons and reflect on leadership, vulnerability, and the fine line between authenticity and oversharing. They share stories about campaign mishaps, public speaking slip-ups, and learning to rely on trusted people as emotional "mat carriers." The episode previews a live season finale, teases a lighter, joy-focused season three, and emphasizes growth through mistakes and improved teamwork.

In this episode we sit down with Michelle, a former CIA counterterrorism officer who spent a decade working in the Middle East. She shares her journey from early mission trips to life undercover, how faith shaped her choices, and the transition from high-risk operations to consulting and writing. We explore leadership lessons for women—risk-taking, discernment, and getting unstuck—along with personal stories from the field and Michelle’s books, including Breaking Cover and Get Off the X.

Episode 19 explores what leadership means today through a biblical and practical lens. Hosts trace the history of leadership models, highlight servant leadership and the rise of influencer culture, and connect those ideas to the LifeWork curriculum: knowing God, discovering calling, building relationships, stewarding resources, and having courage to share the gospel. The episode emphasizes stewardship of influence and position, the cost and sacrifice of leadership, the importance of dependence on God and lifelong learning, and practical boundaries of authenticity for leaders. It offers stories and takeaways from scripture and personal experience to help listeners lead faithfully and intentionally.

The hosts catch up on life, faith, and leadership—sharing stories from Colorado, family updates, ministry at work, and the pastor’s take on being "God-breathed" to inspire others. Highlights include campaign challenges for a school board run, using AI as a platform-helper called "Herobed," lessons on following before leading, grandbaby miracles, and practical leadership takeaways.

In Episode 17 the hosts wrap up their Perseverance series with laughter and honest mishaps. They celebrate guest Valerie, who models grit and joy, and share personal anecdotes—from wedding dress shopping and weight struggles to a frank mention of past melanoma. They reflect on how faith (including Ephesians 6 and putting on the armor of God) helps them persevere, enjoy community, and find humor in hard places. The episode ends with a teaser for the next topic: leadership.

Hosts talk candidly about a sudden late-night car accident involving a son, the financial and emotional fallout, and how the Bible’s lessons on perseverance, community, and knowing God apply in times of crisis. The conversation moves between practical concerns (medical care, insurance, car logistics) and spiritual reflection—considering Job, the peace that comes from trusting God, and how perseverance is really sustained by knowing Him.

In this episode the host shares candid stories about wedding dress shopping, family life, and the stress of financial stewardship while balancing work and a new school board campaign. Through humor and faith she reflects on perseverance, growing in trust, community, and small moments of hope that carry her through big decisions.

The hosts unpack money anxiety, practical steps toward financial clarity, and real-life mishaps—from unreliable cars and wedding budgets to impulsive buys and gambling temptations. They stress vulnerability, community tips (like using Acorns), stewardship goals, generosity, and balancing gratitude with cultural pressure while sharing funny personal stories and perseverance strategies.

In this episode the hosts and guests tackle financial stewardship with candid stories and practical advice. They cover starting late with retirement savings, communicating about money in relationships, budgeting tactics (cash envelopes, tracking subscriptions), and the value of professional help. Listeners also hear about Roth IRAs, term life insurance, estate planning essentials, and planning for long-term care. The conversation emphasizes vulnerability, baby steps toward financial stability, teaching young people healthy habits (70-20-10), and the importance of talking to family about finances and legacy planning.

Episode 11 offers a candid, practical discussion on financial stewardship, blending biblical teaching with real-life stories about tithing, generosity, budgeting, and the emotional baggage that money brings to relationships. The hosts share personal struggles and lessons learned, explore money messages passed through generations, and offer encouragement to build wise financial plans, communicate openly with family, and trust God with your resources.

Episode 10 kicks off the new year with the hosts reflecting on choosing the word "inspire," balancing public success with the hidden struggles behind it, and leaning into vulnerability and faith. They talk about family moments, health, practical goals, and how to share testimony without complaining. Lighthearted moments—beach walks, shells and a bracelet—mix with candid discussion about prayer, stewardship, hard conversations, and trusting God through ongoing seasons as they set intentions for the year.

Hosts close out the year reflecting on podcast milestones, personal wins and misses, and the lessons 2025 taught them. They share their words of the year (including a combined new word “co” for Know, Home, Others), family updates like weddings and graduations, and plans for a generational retreat and upcoming themes. Conversation also covers faith practices, financial goals, health and self-care, and answered prayers, with practical steps for pursuing stewardship and community in 2026.

Season 2, Episode 8 brings an honest conversation about wisdom — how it’s passed between generations, why mentorship and humility matter, and what it looks like to live out biblical wisdom instead of just knowing it. The hosts and guests share stories of mistakes, faith, and laughter, explore the meaning of “the fear of the Lord,” and discuss practical ways to create intergenerational connections and grow in discernment and trust for the future.

A live roundtable where women discuss growing in biblical wisdom through scripture, spiritual disciplines, and life experience. They explore stories of Deborah, Abigail, and Mary, and reflect on how prayer, journaling, worship, and Sabbath shape wise decision-making. The conversation highlights mentoring across generations, grieving with faith, and practical ways to seek wisdom—reminding listeners that wisdom is learned with time, community, and a teachable heart.

Episode 6 is a warm, candid conversation about biblical wisdom—how it differs from worldly knowledge, why the "fear of the Lord" matters, and how the Spirit provides wisdom and counsel. The hosts mix personal stories, study insights (including Isaiah 11 and the wise men), and holiday cheer as they reflect on humility, reverence, and practical discernment. With laughter, anecdotes, and simple takeaways, the episode encourages listeners to seek God, rely on the Spirit for guidance, and let wisdom lead to worship. Teasers include upcoming episodes with older and younger voices sharing lived wisdom and a goals-focused wrap-up for December.

Hosts catch up on life and explore wisdom drawn from a visit to Doxodeo in Pretoria — a church-turned-ecosystem that builds schools, businesses, healthcare, and sustainable cities through its City Changers movement. They reflect on how the church meets needs practically, the humility of learning from others, and lessons about gratitude, leadership, and service. The episode also weaves in personal stories — wedding dress shopping, bridal showers, officiating a ceremony, family holiday plans, and everyday moments of wisdom (yes, even in the shower). It’s a warm, reflective conversation about dreaming bigger, serving the city, and practicing faith-filled wisdom in daily life.

In this laughter-focused episode of Misfits Mishaps (Season 2, Episode 4), the hosts share funny and humbling stories from a two-week trip to South Africa: glamping with hot tubs and hippos, a rock mistaken for a hippo nicknamed Henrietta, accidentally spraying themselves with tent insect poison, flat tires in the bush, and awkward church entrances. They balance the mishaps with gratitude reflections on cultural lessons and the global impact of LifeWorks. The episode mixes travel mishaps, heartfelt leadership takeaways, and seasonal talk about Thanksgiving and family changes, all delivered with humor and gratitude.

Hosts record Season Two in South Africa and sit down with Karin, a longtime Doxa Deo leader, to explore how LifeWork and the church’s children’s ministry are shaping families and cities through curriculum, coaching, and community programs. The episode mixes personal stories — including Christian clowning and volunteer-to-leader journeys — with themes of gratitude, contentment, and global impact, showing how small local efforts connect to a worldwide vision for change.

Tammie & Kristin arrive in South Africa and use the trip to explore the theme of gratitude—comparing everyday thankfulness with a biblical, action-oriented gratitude rooted in knowing who God is. They reflect on how travel widens perspective, share verses and practical habits, and discuss simple practices like worship music, journaling, and thank-you notes. The episode mixes travel moments (long flights, jasmine, and an upcoming safari) with spiritual takeaways and concrete steps listeners can use to cultivate a thankful life.

We’re back for Season Two and catching up after a month of retreats, travel, and big life moments — including an engagement, a funeral, and the Lifework launch. This episode reflects on highs and lows and introduces our season theme: gratitude. We also lay out the new format — life lessons, legends, and laughter with “Ms. Fit Mishaps” — and share plans (including recordings in South Africa). Short, honest, and thankful: welcome back.

Episode 25 wraps up a season of hope and laughter as the hosts reflect on biblical characters Joseph and Anna, sharing how their stories illustrate persistence, faith, and redemption amid messy lives. Through personal anecdotes, scripture insights, and honest conversation, the episode encourages listeners to trust God's timing, keep hope alive, and consider a personal relationship with Jesus.

In this episode the hosts move from wrestling with the anger in the Psalms into a deeper conversation about hope as trust and assured anticipation. They share personal reflections on studying biblical characters for hope and how slowing down helps them feel and process emotions. Guest Indie Bollman tells her story of career crisis and rebirth—how LifeWork leadership shaped her, how losing a job reshaped her hope, and how she now coaches leaders, wrote Leadership Truth Bombs, and founded the Red Lips for the Ladies program to support women in transition.

On this heavy episode recorded around the 9/11 anniversary, the hosts process the shock of Charlie Kirk's shooting and its impact on their families and young listeners. They share a classroom conversation about justice, forgiveness, and how the next generation is responding, and reflect on faith, doubt, and the promise that God is not surprised. The episode closes with a call to action—do something, find community, keep going—and previews an upcoming guest as the hosts lean into hope and service.

Kristin and Tammie start the life session with a candid conversation about hope — its challenges, deferrals, and how faith, humor, and friendship help them navigate frustration and restoration. They share personal stories from recent travels, family life, and spiritual low points, referencing the Psalms and biblical figures as anchors for hope, and invite listeners to suggest topics for season two.

Hosts reflect on the unexpected work of podcasting, their new accountability, and a deep dive into the book of Psalms after a candid session with Pastor Mike Olson. They share how Psalms gave them words for anger and consolation amid real-life struggles (family setbacks, travel chaos, and daily cares), and tease an upcoming four-week series on hope before season two.

Episode 20 welcomes guest Michael Olson for a candid conversation about the Psalms, worship, and how driven personalities learn to sit with emotion in the presence of God. The hosts and Michael explore personal stories—from fearful church upbringings to the power of Sabbath, music, and poetry—to show how the Psalms give words for honest prayer and faithful living. They also touch on identity, generational reconciliation, and practical ways to engage scripture as song rather than a problem to solve, encouraging listeners to bring their whole lives into communion with God.

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the powerful concepts of management and stewardship as inspired by Dr. Miles Monroe's impactful teachings. As we explore the definitions and applications of effective management, our hosts share personal insights and experiences reflecting on utilizing God-given resources efficiently. Engage in this thought-provoking discussion about the seeds of greatness within each of us and how intentional acceptance of responsibility can lead to successful resource management. Discover how effective stewardship not only applies to business endeavors but also enriches personal and spiritual growth. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of utilizing every seed planted within us, leaving a lasting legacy through wise stewardship.

In this episode, we dive into the complexities of parenting, the emotions tied to empty nesting, and rediscovering purpose as children leave the nest. We share personal experiences and offer insights on how parents can embrace this transition period with faith and optimism, turning it into an opportunity for personal growth and spiritual renewal. Additionally, we explore the biblical narrative of Esther, illustrating how God's presence and guidance are woven subtly yet profoundly throughout. We uncover the hidden messages and lessons found in the Book of Esther, reflecting on how God's fingerprints are present even when not overtly visible. Join us as we engage in meaningful conversations filled with laughter, insights, and biblical wisdom, aiming to encourage and equip listeners in their life journeys, parental transitions, and spiritual walks.

Episode 18 closes out summer as the hosts both pick Psalm 1 as their favorite and unpack its key themes: delighting in God’s law, meditating day and night, and how small choices lead into larger sin (the Lot analogy). They discuss law versus grace, the seasons of spiritual growth, the image of the tree and the chaff, and what it means to prosper in life beyond finances. The episode also includes candid thoughts on worship, a light-hearted boots-and-rodeo anecdote, and a tease about next time’s focus on songs and a worship guest.

Hosts Tammy and Kristen explore the ebb and flow of calling for Christian working women, sharing stories, laughs, and honest conversation about juggling roles at home and work. Guest Sandy recounts her journey from teaching and theater to motherhood, caregiving, failed and revived business attempts, and the struggle to discern God’s timing—offering encouragement to enjoy today, rely on community, and keep trusting through uncertainty.

This episode walks through the story of Esther, tracing her rise from orphan to queen, Mordecai’s role, Haman’s plot, and the dramatic reversal that led to the Jewish people’s deliverance and the festival of Purim. Hosts reflect on courage, providence, fasting and prayer, and how ordinary people can be placed ‘‘for such a time as this.’p>

Two hosts share candid stories—a son’s broken wrist, surgery, power outages—and use those interruptions to dive into the Book of Psalms. They unpack the structure (150 psalms split into five books), the balance of lament and praise, and how psalms give words for anger, grief, and worship. Along the way they reflect on different worship styles, practical ways to meditate on scripture, recommend study resources, and preview upcoming guests and episodes.