Creating a Life You Love with Adriana

Have you ever felt like you should be further along by now? In a podcast in 2024, I talked about three things I was struggling with: feeling hopeless about the future, social anxiety, and getting distracted easily. A few years later, I’m still working through some of these things, but I’ve also realized that growth doesn’t always happen as quickly as we expect.

In this episode, I share what these struggles have looked like for me, what has helped, and how I’m learning to give myself grace while continuing to grow with the Lord.

Fear is something we all face, whether it’s fear of the future, making the wrong decision, OR wondering if we’ll ever find love again after a breakup (we will talk alot about this!!) In this episode, I share what God has been teaching me about surrendering fear, trusting His plan, and remembering that He is bigger than anything we’re facing.

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Have you ever had something in your life that you knew wasn’t good for you, but you just couldn’t seem to let it go? In this episode, we’re talking about John 8, where Jesus meets a woman caught in adultery . We’ll explore what it means to be “slaves to sin” without even realizing it, the things that can slowly take over our hearts like relationships, approval, social media, and success, and how Jesus doesn’t shame us in our struggles, but invites us into real freedom and transformation.

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Is getting back together with your ex a good idea? After going from a breakup to marrying my ex, I’m sharing my story and the questions I believe are important to ask before thinking about getting back together. This episode isn’t about giving false hope or telling you what decision to make, but about seeking God first, examining your motives, looking for genuine change, and surrendering the outcome to Him.

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I share how my fitness journey shifted from chasing the perfect physique to learning to honor the body God gave me. We talk about body image, comparison, chronic pain, social media, modesty, and why true confidence isn't found in how you look but in who you are in Christ. If you've ever struggled to balance health with identity, I hope this episode reminds you that your worth was never meant to be measured by your body.

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Feeling exhausted, discouraged, or like you have nothing left to give? In this episode, we explore the story of the five loaves and two fish in John 6 and why God often does His greatest work through people who feel like they don't have enough. If you're in a season of heartbreak, uncertainty, burnout, or waiting, this episode will encourage you to stop focusing on what you lack and start trusting God with what you have!

Plus, I share tips for reading the Bible and some of my favorite resources to help you better understand Scripture.

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In this episode, I revisit an old 2023 podcast where I shared “5 lessons about friendships and relationships” and reflect on how my understanding has shifted since then. From dating patterns and loneliness to expectations in relationships, conflict, forgiveness, and emotional assumptions, I break down what I got right, what I misunderstood, and what life, faith, and marriage have taught me since.

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Lets talk about a part in John 5, where Jesus says He does only what He sees the Father doing and seeks not His own will but the Father's. I think many of us wonder why we feel stuck spiritually, yet rarely stop to examine what is actually shaping our decisions.

So in this episode, we're reflecting on three questions:

• What is driving your decision-making on a daily basis: God's leading, fear, obligation, ambition, or something else?

• Has the way you've structured your life over the last six weeks or six months led you toward Christlike character or away from it?

• What practical steps can you take to become more aware of God's presence and seek His will in your everyday life?

Let's read part of John 4 and talk about the places we keep going back to for comfort, validation, and fulfillment.

Here are the questions I share in this podcast to ask yourself when you read John 4:

1. What “wells” do you turn to for comfort or satisfaction that still leave you feeling empty? Surrender these to God and ask Him to satisfy you with His presence.
2. If you’ve been walking with Jesus for a while, where were you once spiritually thirsty, and how has He satisfied you? What areas of your life have changed because of Him? Thank God for how He’s made you whole and revealed truth to you.
3. Jesus says worship isn’t limited to a place but it’s through the Spirit everywhere. How does this challenge your view of worship? Do you tend to limit worship to “religious” moments like church or Bible reading?
   Ask God to show you where you may be holding parts of your life back from Him.
4. How does this passage challenge how you view engaging with “outsiders” or crossing cultural boundaries to talk about Jesus?Ask God to show you one step you can take toward those conversations this week.

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In this episode, my husband, Christopher, joins me as we unpack the realities of marriage, the highs and lows of this past year, and some advice we’d give to those who are still single or dating (we are no experts here but we have a few things to share lol)

It’s easy to idolize marriage (guilty here), but we wanted to have an honest conversation about what marriage actually looks like. Being single is hard, and being married is hard, but both seasons carry their own beauty and purpose. No matter where you are in life, we hope this conversation encourages you and reminds you that God is present in all of it!!

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This is part 2 of reading James 5 where we will dive into prayer, confession, healing, community, and what it really means to walk with people through suffering.

I also talk about:

• how our individualistic society is a danger to our relationship with God

• the importance of honest communication in relationships and friendships

• how prayer changes us, not always our circumstances

• the difference between “Christian cancel culture” and lovingly correcting someone

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We are reading James 5 and talking about what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting, suffering, uncertainty, and refinement.

I also talk about:

• overconsumption and idolizing worldly things

• what to do if you are in a waiting season

• breakups, healing, anxiety, and difficult seasons

• why suffering does not mean God has abandoned you

We’re talking about the questions so many of us quietly wrestle with… and some of the questions you guys have been asking me lately.

• How do you make Christian friends if you’re reserved?
• How do you stay strong in your faith when the people around you don’t believe the same things?

• How do you stay positive during a breakup or hard season?
• What do you do if you prayed, “God, remove him if he’s not for me,” he left… but now he’s back

I also share my thoughts on finding joy in the little things, staying consistent with God, overcoming overthinking, and learning how to genuinely walk with Jesus in everyday life 🤍

I answer your questions on being “equally yoked,” navigating big life changes, and what to do when anxiety shows up in relationships. We also talk about the lessons I've learned so far in marriage and about finding structure when your 20s feel uncertain.

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In this episode, I share what I’ve been learning lately when it comes to loneliness and a recap of my solo trip. We talk about:

• What it’s like to spend intentional time alone
• How loneliness can show up even when you have people who love you

• Overthinking and obsessive thoughts coming up when things get quiet
• Learning to sit with your thoughts instead of running from them

• Finding balance between being alone and being with people

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I am taking a little break this week so I figured why not share a popular episode in case some of ya'll haven't heard it before!Today I am going over real breakup and relationship stories you’ve shared with me and give godly advice to each scenario. From wondering if you should reach out to your ex to dealing with jealousy and insecurity in a long-term relationship, I talk about trusting God’s timing, finding peace, and growing through heartbreak.

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I am taking a little break this week so I figured why not share a popular episode in case some of ya'll haven't heard it before!

Your guide to getting through a breakup!! I share my own journey from heartbreak to marriage and walk through practical, faith-centered steps to grieve well, set healthy boundaries, reflect on lessons, and begin healing—no matter how your breakup happened.

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Let's read James 4 and talk about how to pray with humble motives, submit plans to God, resist temptation during breakups or hard seasons, avoid gossip and judgment, and choose friendship with God over the values of the world.

Also unfortunately the audio & video dont match half way through this episode, sorry about that ya'll🫠

In this episode, we talk about the 7 ways the enemy would work to destroy an entire generation (specifically my generation—Gen Z!) I share what I’ve been doing to resist this… and the subtle patterns I didn’t even realize were affecting me.

Let's read James 3 and talk about:

- How our words shape our confidence and relationships.

- Body image struggles, self-criticism, and avoiding extremes of pride or insecurity.

- Discerning godly wisdom vs. worldly “wisdom” & why we don’t have to follow every trendy “Christian” idea online.

- Tips for filtering what you consume and speaking life over yourself and others

Why do we sometimes snap, get defensive, lie, or say things we regret with the people we love? In this episode, we explore why our intentions and reactions don’t always match, using Peter’s denial of Jesus and everyday habits as examples. We unpack why willpower alone doesn’t change us and how the Holy Spirit reshapes our hearts through awareness, practice, and spiritual disciplines.

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Let’s open the Bible and walk through James 2 together! We talk about the key take aways, exploring how they relate to our world today…like judging others, gossip, idolizing celebrities, and why true faith not only saves but also produces good works.

We’ve all heard the phrases: “Follow your heart.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “God won’t give you more than you can handle.”

But what if these phrases actually do more harm than good?

In this episode, I unpack popular Christian sayings and compare them with what Scripture actually reveals. We talk about suffering, happiness, following your heart, and what “I can do all things through Christ” really means in seasons where everything is falling apart.

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Let's open the Bible and walk through James 1 using an ancient practice called Lectio Divina, a intentional way to read Scripture that has been used for centuries. It moves through four simple steps: reading the text carefully, meditating on what stands out, praying in response to what God reveals, and resting quietly in His presence to then act it out.

We talk about trials, asking God for wisdom, and why peace can come before circumstances change. This is for anyone who feels unsure how to read the Bible or wants a deeper, more personal relationship with God. Or if you want a fun little Bible study to get you thinking deeper about James 1!

Feeling lost after a breakup (or any change in life) and unsure what God wants you to do next? In this episode, we talk about those seasons (not just breakups) when God feels silent, drawing from personal experience, Scripture, and practical spiritual disciplines.

In this episode, we cover:

- Common reasons God might feel silent

- How to obey what He has already revealed

- Why focusing on who you’re becoming matters more than knowing every next step

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Today we are going back to the basics and talking about who Jesus is, why I choose to believe in Him and what it means to follow him in our daily life (and be a Christian!)

Some topics we cover:

How salvation works and the difference between faith and works

• Core practices Jesus modeled: prayer, Scripture, fasting, generosity, silence, and more
• How following Jesus is more about transformation than knowledge

This episode isn’t just about knowledge. It’s about living out your faith in daily life and apprenticing yourself to Jesus, no matter where you’re at in your journey!

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Breaking up with my phone... for a week lol. So I tried a week-long digital detox to unplug from screens and social media—and I definitely failed in some ways, but the results were amazing. In this episode, I share the wins, the struggles, and the lessons I learned about focus, presence, and connecting with God in our modern world.

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We’re talking about 10 habits, mindsets, or relationship patterns that may be normalized… but are actually keeping us stuck. Like the fear of starting over, falling in love with potential, blurry boundaries, avoiding hard conversations, people-pleasing, guilt, and holding onto things God has been asking us to release.

As we start 2026 I feel like this is a perfect time for a gentle reset by asking yourself: what am I not bringing with me into 2026?

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In this episode, I look back at 2025—a year I may not have achieved all my goals, but sure did learn a lot. Looking ahead to 2026, we chat about skipping unrealistic expectations, taking small faith-centered steps, leaning on God, and focusing on who He wants us to become—not just what we check off a list. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or hopeful for a fresh start, this one’s for you.

(also next week there will be no podcast episode... taking a little new year's reset as I mentioned in this pod)

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Let’s talk about how the holiday season amplifies expectations—about joy, relationships, and New Year goals. We’ll explore why unmet expectations, especially after breakups or disappointments, hurt so much. And how to trust God’s timing and let go of expectations

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In this episode, I talk about what to do when your past keeps resurfacing and how I experienced this during big life transitions like getting engaged. I share how guilt, regret, and old memories once haunted me, and how God used those moments not to condemn me, but to bring healing, clarity, and growth. This episode is for anyone struggling to forgive themselves, process old wounds, or move forward without being pulled back by who they used to be.

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Today we have a quick and straight-to-the-point episode for anyone feeling stressed this holiday season. I’m talking about overconsumption, the struggle to actually feel joy during this busy time, and how to keep your focus on Jesus so this season can feel meaningful and peaceful.

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Today, let’s talk about how everything you consume—music, movies, books, social media, even relationships—shapes who you are, often without you realizing it.

We’ll dive into things like:

• How breakup songs keep you stuck in bitterness or a victim mindset

• How your friends’ negative body talk becomes your own inner voice

• Why “cutting people off for your peace” isn’t always the healthy choice

• Taking intrusive thoughts captive before they become your beliefs

I’m sharing practical tips for guarding your heart while leaning on Scripture, Proverbs 4:23.

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Let’s talk about the most common breakup and relationship questions I get, like:

• “How do I know if I’m ready for a new relationship?”

• “How do I give them space without losing them?”

• “How do you rebuild trust after betrayal or micro-cheating?”

• “Can someone maintain a healthy relationship while struggling with destructive habits?”

I’ll share how faith, perspective, and practical steps can help you move forward stronger, wiser, and ready to love yourself first.

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I talk with my friend Eliana about spotting red flags in a partner and in yourself. We dive into how to grow as a person while you’re single and what godly maturity actually looks like. We cover emotional maturity, self-control, communication, and modesty, sharing our own dating and marriage stories to help you build healthy relationships and grow closer to God.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Titus 1:5–9 (for men)
• Titus 2:3–5 (for women)
• 1 Corinthians 13

(And bear with me—I’m still getting used to guest episodes, so you might hear us bump the mic a few times! 😂)

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Today I’m sharing my honest experience with having anxiety as a Christian. From social anxiety and emetophobia to relationship anxiety and anxiety caused by sin, I open up about what it’s really like to walk through these struggles while following Jesus—and how you can find peace too.

(TW: discussion of experiences related to emetophobia, for those who may be sensitive to this topic.)

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In this episode, I talk about common relationship misconceptions, like:

• “I thought he was the one just because he’s Christian,”

• “I prayed for God to remove him, He didn’t, so we should stay together,” or

• “He was the one and I’ll never find anyone else because of all my mistakes.”

I also dig into modesty, heart posture, and why character, growth, and faith alignment matter more than labels. Plus, I share practical advice for singles on building relationships that really reflect God’s principles.

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Lately I’ve caught myself comparing—whether it’s someone else’s life or my own past—and feeling like I’m missing out. In this episode I share how comparison and nostalgia can distract us spiritually, and how God’s been teaching me to stay present and appreciate where I am.

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This episode explores the heart posture we’re called to have in prayer. Whether you’re praying for your ex, a broken friendship, or a situation that feels uncertain, the real invitation is to come to God with open hands. We talk about what it means to surrender, to trust, and to partner with God rather than try to control the situation yourself.