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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of How to Make Godly Decisions, we dive into some encouraging scriptures and teachings that help us to know if our decisions are honoring to God or not. Join me as we talk about the scriptures and the ways we can discern if our decisions are more about the kingdom of God or our selfish desires.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I dive into how your romantic relationships should look differently as a follower of Jesus. Jesus should impact all relationships in your life! This episode goes over some key things to look out for when looking for a husband/wife. These are some red flags that I have noticed over the years and ways to look for a Godly relationship. I also mention the importance of remaining pure in relationships and the impact of waiting until marriage. I hope you find this episode insightful! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Remembering the Cross: Good Friday!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I continue my conversation with my roommate Madi, who goes into detail about watching physical healings happen before her eyes! As well as sharing wisdom from her mission trip to Zambia, and what God revealed about Himself regarding healing. You do not want to miss this episode! I've learned so much, and can't wait for you to hear this conversation! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I sit down with my roommate, dear friend, and woman of God, Madi, to hear her powerful story of how Jesus has transformed her life. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Madi shares what it looked like to move from simply growing up around faith to developing a personal, authentic relationship with Him—and how she’s experienced His goodness in real and life-changing ways. We also begin diving into her recent mission trip to Zambia, talking about what the experience was like and the c...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk about some of the lies we believe about singleness and marriage. I also share about my seasons of singleness and how to make the most of them. Culture wants you to believe these things and make you feel like you aren't doing something right, but God's word reminds us differently. This episode speaks the truth about singleness and marriage. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey everyone! So excited you've joined me today in this episode as I talk through practical steps to help you grow in your faith. Grab your Bibles, because we have a lot of scripture to go through! Here are a few topics that I discuss - What does it mean when the veil was torn? - Reality of Christians vs what Christians look like on social media - What habits have I created that I didn't realize were impacting my faith? I also encourage you, at whatever point you are at, that God's grace cove...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone! So excited you&apos;ve joined me today in this episode as I talk through practical steps to help you grow in your faith. Grab your Bibles, because we have a lot of scripture to go through! Here are a few topics that I discuss<br/>- What does it mean when the veil was torn?<br/>- Reality of Christians vs what Christians look like on social media<br/>- What habits have I created that I didn&apos;t realize were impacting my faith?<br/>I also encourage you, at whatever point you are at, that God&apos;s grace covers you, and he loves you dearly. Wherever you are in your relationship with God, he sees you, loves you, and longs for you more than you know! I hope this episode encourages you guys! Love you all!</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone! So excited you&apos;ve joined me today in this episode as I talk through practical steps to help you grow in your faith. Grab your Bibles, because we have a lot of scripture to go through! Here are a few topics that I discuss<br/>- What does it mean when the veil was torn?<br/>- Reality of Christians vs what Christians look like on social media<br/>- What habits have I created that I didn&apos;t realize were impacting my faith?<br/>I also encourage you, at whatever point you are at, that God&apos;s grace covers you, and he loves you dearly. Wherever you are in your relationship with God, he sees you, loves you, and longs for you more than you know! I hope this episode encourages you guys! Love you all!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm so excited to dive into this question, which most people ask at some point in their faith journey. Today, I will go into many scriptures and some practical steps to take to live for Jesus, not the world! I hope you enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I&apos;m so excited to dive into this question, which most people ask at some point in their faith journey. Today, I will go into many scriptures and some practical steps to take to live for Jesus, not the world! I hope you enjoy!</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I share my testimony — how Jesus met me, changed me, and continues to shape my life. I share about where I was before Jesus transformed my life, and the moments that changed everything. This is the heart behind Savor the Savior, and I hope you continue to follow along and stay encouraged! ]]></itunes:summary>
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