Relationships-- the fabric of our lives. Friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships-- all of them-- they are wonderful and hard and rich and heartbreaking and life-giving and raw. If there is anything the Lord wants to revive in your life, it would be your relationships. In this episode, we get to chat with relational health expert, …

What does it really mean to experience "revival" in our lives? What does Jesus say about it? Does it always have to be something big, serious, and intense in order to experience revival? In this episode, we dig into what Jesus means when He says He longs to revive every part of our lives-- no compartmentalization! How do we invite Him into every ar…

What is humility? How do we protect it amidst a culture that prioritizes perception and flesh that fuels our pride? What are the pitfalls of pride and what does it steal from us? How can we operate in humility in our everyday lives and let it transform our daily rhythms? In this episode, Cleere sits down with Chad Veach, the founder and lead pastor…

Are you walking through a season of transition and feel a little overwhelmed by all the change? Are you in a time of being hidden— plowing the field, waiting, and wondering if God sees you? Are you hungry for “more” but aren’t quite sure what could cure your restlessness? Whatever it looks like for you, I believe this interview will meet you in tha…

Digging into the last word of the Focus series and what better word than the name above every name— Jesus! Where do we even start with talking about the person who provides meaning to all other things, changing the timeline for every person and place, and who died so that we can have life? In this episode, we sort through some questions like what w…

We are all in seasons of waiting…whether it be navigating a season of transition, waiting on an answer to prayer or a promise to come to pass, yearning for healing or restoration to happen or whatever it may be, we all know how hard the process of waiting can be. And yet— it is often the surest way to welcome holiness and understand what it actuall…

In this episode, we walk through ten things that the Holy Spirit continuously reminded me of during our recent trip to Texas for Sledge’s physical therapy camp. Though not revolutionary, I firmly believe these reminders will challenge, encourage, and refresh you in whatever season you find yourself in right now. Life on earth is short and yet, we s…

In order to truly live unfiltered and bring the unfiltered version of ourselves to the feet of Jesus, we must be willing to pay the cost of vulnerability. What are the risks? Is it safe? How do we know when to be vulnerable? And what happens if we aren’t willing? Do the costs outweigh the rewards? In this episode, we dig into both and learn what ou…

What does it really mean to live unfiltered before Jesus? What prevents us from living unfiltered lives? What has our filtered culture and mindset done to us? How do we pursue lives of authenticity and transparency in a world obsessed with image and a culture consumed with curation + conformation? In this episode, we dig into what it really means t…

You probably already know my dear friend, Brittany Sjogren— the beautiful face and heart behind the Instagram, @loverlygrey. In this episode, we talk about how different perception is from reality, how boundaries are necessary to protect our peace, and how to find true fulfillment in an industry that can easily leave you chasing the next thing. Bri…

In this podcast, we dig into the word “with”- the four-letter, incredibly common word used a million times in our everyday vernacular but I personally think it might be the most powerful word in the english language. I know that’s a big statement but you’ll see what I mean as we dig deeper together.With: the notion of togetherness. Camaraderie. Whe…

Struggling to be vulnerable or let people into your pain? A little worn out by what life is asking of you and needing a reminder to keep going? Needing endurance for your current journey?Navigating the gap between what you expected and your reality? This one’s for you. In this episode, Will (my husband if you’re new here:)), dig into what life has …

Struggling to be vulnerable or let people into your pain? A little worn out by what life is asking of you and needing a reminder to keep going? Navigating the gap between what you expected and your reality? This one’s for you. In this episode, Will (my husband if you’re new here:)), dig into what life has been like since our last episode of Sledge …

Simplicity. Having a simple life. Pursuing the simple things…it all sounds so…rosy yet unrealistic, right? Amidst the millions of distractions, hurried culture, and expectations of you, how is it possible to live a simple life? In this episode, we will dig into the how, what, who, and why behind pursuing a simple life— clearing the clutter and leav…

Life is busy and most seasons are filled with asking the question, “God, how do I do this well and not tire out?” Especially amidst the hard seasons, it is crucial to have priorities in order and rhythms in place to protect your peace and allow you to freely operate with joy. In this episode, one of my favorite authors and communicators dives into …

Words. Why are they so important? Why do they matter? What rewards or consequences do they bring? How do we choose good ones? How do we harness negative ones? What does it look like to glorify Jesus with our words? Jesus has SO much to say about words! And what do we use every single day to communicate with those we love, those we just meet, and ev…

Buckle up! I’m so excited for y’all to hear the story of some of my new favorite people and friends— Parker and Jeff Byrd. Parker was involved in a boating accident in July of 2022 that nearly cost him his life, but he ended up having part of his right leg amputated, forever altering his baseball journey and life in general. His dad, Jeff, who is a…

What does it mean to surrender? Is it irresponsible to truly empty your hands and leave everything at God's feet? How do you surrender and what does that look like? In this episode, we will dig into the word surrender and what Jesus has to say about it. I think a lot of us are tired of carrying around what we have been carrying around but establish…

Just get ready— My dear friend, Megan Holland (@meganroseholland), joined me for a conversation about all the things! How do we live the life God has called us to — what does that look like? Will we always prefer the way He answers our prayers? What do we do when He doesn’t? what does it look like to commit to the deep work of holiness, especially …

God is always speaking— sometimes, it feels like the faintest whisper, and other times, it’s as loud as a mighty roar. In this episode, we dig into 5 things God is teaching me and why I feel like they matter; though not revolutionary or complex, His constant nudges are always the way to a fruitful and faithful life. My prayer is that as you listen,…

How are you doing with your New year's goals and resolutions? Or what about just your everyday rhythms-- do you feel like you're already behind or defeated? Or did you get smothered by unrealistic expectations and never even begin? Either way, in this episode, we dig into the power of creating realistic, everyday rhythms that make us more like Jesu…

It's been a minute! I've missed y'all! Season 2 is kicking off with a mixture of interviews with some of my favorite people and then some conversations with just you and me!First up, none other than my pastor, Aaron Kennedy. He is the lead pastor of Open Door Church in Winterville, North Carolina and I have had the privilege to sit under his wisdom…

How do we be people of expectant hope? How do we live in a way that proves we don't just believe the miracles of Scripture but we trust that that same God is working in our everyday lives right here, right now? And how do we live looking for miracles when we are experiencing a circumstance we never hoped for or when we live praying for things to ch…

Everyone, or most everyone, has good intentions, right? We WANT to live a life that is full of purpose, driven in the right direction, and expands the Kingdom of Heaven. Yet, how many times do we get to the end of our days, or even our years, and think, "Why wasn't I more intentional with my time?" In this episode, we dive into FOUR QUESTIONS we ca…

This episode is special. My husband, Will Reaves, is on the podcast and y'all- prepare yourselves. He takes us to church, seriously. He talks about his experience in the hospital, how God's presence became loud to him, and how he fights to maintain that "looking for miracles" mindset in his everyday life. PREORDER "The Miracle of You" children's bo…

What is your purpose? How do you know if you are living a life of purpose? Is it possible to miss out on God's purpose for your life or a specific season? In this episode, we dig into this word "purpose" and what God says about it. The truth is, our souls were made to live a life of rich purpose and anything short of it will always leave us feeling…

Amidst the madness of life and the going, going, going, I think it's always so healthy and helpful to take a step back and ask yourself: What is God teaching me right now? Am I listening? And when I hear Him, do I have the faith and courage to follow? In this episode, Cleere dives into three different things God is teaching her right now...3 things…

We tend to put creating in a box...placing "creative" underneath the column of painters, photographers, artists, etc. But in reality, God created all of us to create! In this episode, we dig into the reasons why we tend to stay small, insecure, quiet, or unsure about the gifts He has given us, the space He has us, and the places He calls us to. It'…

What would the 2023 version of you hope you did RIGHT now? Right where you are, with what you have, and what you currently know? This podcast walks through the acronym “TWENTY-THREE” with 11 pieces of advice you can implement now, as you get to where you want to go. Whether you’re graduating from high-school, in your mid-thirties trying to navigate…

How much do you believe your expectations affect your experience? Who determines your expectations? How do you change your expectations? We dig into all these questions and more. The truth is, only Jesus can exceed our expectations. He is the only One who knows all, sees all, is aware of our need and our desires, can do anything at any moment, and …

Struggling with finding clarity? In a new season of life and wondering how to know the next right thing? Overwhelmed by life’s obligations or worried about how you don’t measure up? This episode is for you! I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with my good friend, Rachel Awtrey of Behind the Bliss Podcast and it so encouraged my soul! God can…

What are we anchored to? Who are we anchored to? What happens if we don't stay anchored? What is the fruit of an anchored life? How we answer these questions determines the direction of our lives and the safety we experience the whole way there. "Radiate: 90 Devotions to Reflect the Heart of Jesus" HERE: https://amzn.to/3xGwF2R Buy the "Focus: How …

This podcast finds us all in a variety of circumstances and situations, doesn't it? Some of us are in seasons of parenthood, singleness, new jobs, or big transitions. Others are navigating their through a new normal they never asked for and still are praying away. However, what we all desperately want is to live a life that is steady and peaceful, …

For all of us lately, "normal" has felt a thing of the past. With the constant uncertainty looming and life's ever-changing tides, how do we maintain our peace? Our hope? Our joy? Our faith? In this episode, Cleere will talk about how her family's normal was hijacked when their son, Sledge, was born at 26 weeks old in July (hence the gap between th…

Jeannie Cunnion, my dear friend and soon to be yours, is the mama to five boys, a speaker, an author, a leader, a wife, and so many other things. Her work has been featured on TODAY, the 700 Club, Fox News, Focus on the Family and so many other places. Jeannie recently released her book, "Don't Miss Out," which is all about the person of the Holy S…

Today's episode includes an interview with Jordan Jones, the founder and CEO of the growing and popular brand, Packed Party.Packed Party was founded in 2013 when Jordan had a literal dream about a product and has now become a true realized dream as Packed Party can now be found all over the world, including places like Neiman Marcus, the cowboys st…

God didn't create us or give us this life to just survive it-- we were created to THRIVE! However, so many times, we just decide that our lives "are what they are", our habits have "become what they've become", and we don't access the authority and power we have as His children to live a NEW way! What thought patterns do you have that might need so…

Sometimes we believe the lie that freedom is the ability to do whatever we want, go wherever we please, and have whatever we desire. However, we see that with Jesus and throughout Scripture, a life lived like this ends in destruction, anxiety, fear, shame, and confusion. The abundant life is ONLY found in trusting God, obeying Him, and believing th…

There is nothing more important to our Heavenly Father and the Kingdom of Heaven than relationships. They are the core of every good thing and the very reason we are here, right? So, if we are talking about how to radiate the heart of our Father, this is crucial.In this episode, Cleere sits down with the marriage, family, and relationship experts, …

What defines our standard of beauty? Do we let our Instagram feed determine how fulfilled we are with what we see in the mirror? What does our God have to say about beauty? What would applying His standard alter about our lives? Digging into these questions, we see that the more we behold the heart of our Father, the more beauty we see in ourselves…

What does it mean to really be brave with our lives? Many times, we see courage as doing this really BIG thing but in reality, we make the decision, moment to moment, "Will I be brave and trust God with my life?" What might God be asking you to be courageous about in your life right now? What would that require of you? We will never regret trusting…

We all want to live a life that radiates GOODNESS-- that radiates Jesus, right? But what are some practical ways that we can do that with what we have, where we are, and with what God put inside of us. In this episode, we will dig into three ways that we can illuminate Jesus and bring Heaven to earth. Our testimony Our trials How we treat others We…

We often spend our lives working really, really hard towards things that don't matter in the long run. Or we spend our time desiring a harvest of righteousness but not being willing to plow the field and show up to create it. Or we get discouraged by what we thought would happen, the expectations we placed on the work, or the stress that is induced…

We live in a fast-paced world full of constant motion, things happening, and obligations. These are EXCITING things but we often get so used to the pace of the rollercoaster, we don't realize how drained we are. We have normalized the poor boundaries in our lives and cultivated habits that lead more to our burnout than our building up. So...what do…

It's not super romantic to think about having to "stay" when we are ready to GO! Going is more fun, more adventurous, more impressive, right? But sometimes, it is the places we want to run from that God is most using to refine us. As we learn to stay in His presence and learn His heart, we are reminded that we can always trust the preparation of th…

We all want the pretty house and the completed projects-- it feels good, looks impressive, and helps us feel good about our current state of affairs. However, our Heavenly Father is so not worried about how things appear-- His concern is the state of our hearts. How are we really doing? Is there an issue, struggle, relationship, or thought pattern …

What does it mean to be rooted in Jesus? How do we cultivate deep roots so that when the storms of life come, we won't be afraid, worried, or insecure? Being rooted is ultimately the greatest desire of our lives-- to know that no matter what, we have security and certainty in where we stand. That is what Jesus offers and His well does not run dry b…

Movement-- the literal act of moving our bodies-- is obviously necessary to keep us alive. Well, when it comes to moving towards God, it is also what keeps us alive! Physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, etc. We can not operate in faith or receive the abundant life He has promised us if we do not move towards Him. It doesn't have to be ma…

JOY!!! The word alone sounds like what it means, doesn't it!? But I think sometimes we feel like joy is this elusive feeling that is unattainable for us or is dependent upon certain circumstances coming to fruition. However, the kind of joy that Jesus offers has nothing to do with our how, our what, or our when-- it has everything to do with our wh…

We talk about prayer, we pray before we eat, and we hear about prayer. But do we really believe that God hears us? And if He does, does He care? Is He really for our lives? In this episode we dig into the truth, power, and supernatural perspective that prayer provides. It really is our lifeline. Buy the "Focus: How One Word a Week will Transform Yo…