Faith Conversations Podcast

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Katie Simpson, who shares her journey of surrender, loss, and discovering her identity in Christ.Although Katie grew up knowing about Jesus, she spent years searching for fulfillment apart from a fully surrendered faith. Through friendships, a powerful moment of obedience, and seasons of miscarriage and transition, she learned to trust God even when life didn’t go as planned.Her story is a reminder that our identity is not found in our roles or circumstances, but in who we are as children of God—and that we can rest in His goodness, even when we don’t have everything figured out. Related Bible Verses Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) Daniel 3:17 (NASB) Galatians 2:20 (NASB) Romans 8:28 (NASB) Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB) New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John (NASB) Do you want a relationship with God too? If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer—a gift, not by works—to be restored to a relationship with God, now is the time. Read more here: What is the Message of the Gospel The importance of a Biblical faith community All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community. Listeners in Northern Virginia are welcomed at Burke Community Church. To stay connected Follow the show: @faithconversationspodcast Sign up for updates: jessicacabrera.org/sign-up

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Beth Flecker, who shares her powerful story of faith, surrender, and discovering God’s sovereignty through life’s highs and lows.Raised in a Christian home, Beth had an early understanding of faith but believed she needed to fix her life before fully committing to Jesus. At the age of 12, she learned that salvation is not about perfection, but about accepting Christ as Savior.Through college and early adulthood, Beth’s faith remained present but not fully surrendered. Looking back, she now sees how God was guiding her every step of the way, leading her through prayer, decisions, and seasons of growth.During a difficult season of infertility, Beth came face to face with the reality that she was not in control. In surrender, she discovered that God is enough—and in His perfect timing, He blessed her family with twins.Even in deep loss, including the passing of her sister, Beth experienced God’s presence and was drawn into deeper faith through Bible Study Fellowship. Through every season, she has come to understand that God is faithful, His timing is perfect, and He is always at work.This conversation is a powerful reminder that if we seek God, we will find Him—and that He is always near, always present, and always faithful. Related Bible Verses Romans 8:38–39 (NASB) Romans 8:28 (NASB) Jeremiah 29:13 (NASB) Psalm 139 (NASB) Matthew 7:7 (NASB) New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John (NASB) Do you want a relationship with God too? If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer—a gift, not by works—to be restored to a relationship with God, now is the time. Read more here: Message of the Gospel The importance of a Biblical faith community All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church. Listeners in Northern Virginia are welcomed at Burke Community Church. To stay connected Follow: @faithconversationspodcast Sign up: Engage Faith Updates

What happens when faith feels more like doing the right things than truly knowing God? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera talks with Tia Nelson about growing up with faith, questioning whether religious activity was enough, and eventually discovering a deeper relationship with Jesus. Raised in small-town South Carolina, Tia was introduced to faith early through conversations with her grandfather and chose to be baptized at six years old. But as she grew older, she began to wrestle with whether faith was meant to be more than following rules and staying busy with the right activities. Her search for deeper understanding led her to Scripture, Christian authors like John Piper, and Christian involvement at Clemson University. A turning point came during six months in Australia, where she encountered a bold example of authentic faith that helped her see faith not as performance, but as relationship. Later, while living in Washington, D.C., personal trauma and distance from Christian community left her questioning her identity and place in church. Yet even there, God was still pursuing her. Through the love of a small group community, Tia experienced healing, repentance, and freedom through understanding her identity in Christ. Her story is a reminder that faith is not about perfection or performance—it is about knowing and trusting a God who continues to pursue us. Related Bible Verses (NASB) Ephesians 2:8–9 (NASB) Romans 8:1 (NASB) Psalm 34:18 (NASB) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John Do You Want a Relationship with God Too? If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus’ offer—a gift, not by works—to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica’s Engage Faith column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Read the message of God’s good news for mankind and find a sample prayer you can pray today. The Importance of a Biblical Faith Community All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church, and anyone seeking an online church service can find one there as well. We are not designed to be alone—we’re designed for a community of faith. Stay Connected Follow the show on Instagram @faithconversationspodcast and sign up for Jessica’s Engage Faith communications here for updates and inspiration.

In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Whitney Howell shares the deeply personal story of how God restored and revived her faith. Through seasons of searching, uncertainty, and spiritual questions, Whitney experienced what she describes as the 'resurrection' of her faith—a renewed relationship with God that transformed the direction of her life.Looking back, Whitney can see how God was patiently pursuing her even when she didn’t recognize it at the time. Through people, circumstances, and moments of reflection, the Lord was guiding her heart and drawing her back into a relationship with Him.Her story is a powerful reminder that God never stops pursuing us. Even when faith feels distant, uncertain, or lost, He is still working—calling us back to Himself with grace, love, and patience.Whitney’s journey offers encouragement to anyone who feels spiritually dry, discouraged, or unsure where they stand with God. The resurrection of faith is possible, and God is always ready to welcome us home. Related Bible Verses 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Luke 15:20 (NASB) Ephesians 2:4–5 (NASB) Romans 8:38–39 (NASB) Acts 17:27 (NIV) New to the Bible? Read the Gospel of John Do You Want a Relationship with God Too? If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus’ offer—a gift, not by works—to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica’s Engage Faith column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Read the message of God’s good news for mankind and find a sample prayer you can pray today. The Importance of a Biblical Faith Community All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church, and anyone seeking an online church service can find one there as well. We are not designed to be alone—we’re designed for a community of faith. Stay Connected Follow the show on Instagram @faithconversationspodcast and sign up for Jessica’s Engage Faith communications here for updates and inspiration.