Gutsy Faith Podcast

In a culture driven by self-promotion, this episode explores the difference between God-honoring ambition and prideful self-pursuit through the story of James and John in Matthew’s Gospel. Gari and Ally unpack how selfish ambition elevates personal gain over God’s glory, while true fulfillment is found in humility, trust in God’s timing, and letting Him do the elevating.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this special Q&A episode, Gari and Ally dive into real questions from listeners covering how to hear from God, navigate disappointment, love people you disagree with, and trust again after heartbreak. Through honest stories and faith-filled insight, they offer practical encouragement for the moments that challenge our faith the most.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, Gari and Ally explore the “Seasons of Straw” we see in Exodus 5 - those confusing moments when life gets harder right after we believe God has promised breakthrough. Through the story of Moses and the Israelites, they unpack how increased pressure, discouragement, and spiritual opposition can often be signs that God is preparing the way for a deeper freedom.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Everyone wants to be chosen, but what happens when God asks us to champion someone else’s calling? In this episode, Gari and Ally unpack the remarkable covenant friendship between Jonathan and David and the character it takes to celebrate another person’s rise.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this honest and heartfelt Q&A, Gari and Carla answer your real-life faith questions - from staying anchored when life feels overwhelming to discerning when God is calling you into something new. Plus, we announce an exciting new transition for Gutsy Faith that you won’t want to miss!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we talk about how to respond when prayers seem unanswered, relationships shift, or God is leading you somewhere new. Through the powerful story of Naaman and a young servant girl in 2 Kings 5, we unpack three keys to navigating discomfort well.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Words shape what we believe, how we live, and who we become. In this episode, we talk about choosing a Word for the Year - why it matters, how to discern it with God, and how living from that word can bring focus, growth, and transformation.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Understanding God as Father shapes everything about our faith, yet many struggle to grasp His heart and role in our lives. This episode explores four stages of spiritual maturity, from child to the Ancient of Days, revealing how the Father lovingly nurtures, disciplines, befriends, and ultimately invites us into the depth of His unfathomable love.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

God doesn’t always answer the way, or in the timing, we expect, but He always speaks when we need to hear Him. In Acts 16, Paul’s obedience to God’s unexpected redirection shows us that surrendering our plans and choosing praise over fear leads to freedom, impact, and the spread of the gospel.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla dive into the story of David in 1 Samuel 30, exploring how to respond when everything falls apart. They unpack how David moved from heartbreak to hope and how we can trust God to turn even our worst moments into powerful comebacks.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla unpack the moment in Exodus 14 when God tells Moses to stop praying and start moving. They remind listeners that sometimes breakthrough comes not from more waiting, but from obedient action and courageous faith.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla talk about what it really means to stay—to persevere when excitement fades and challenges come. Looking at the life of the Apostle Paul, they highlight three marks of spiritual maturity and how this applies to our lives today.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla explore the story of Jesus’ transfiguration in Luke 9, revealing what happens when God invites us to a mountaintop moment. This episode challenges listeners to wake up spiritually, shift the focus from doing to being, and embrace the transformation that comes from truly encountering God on the mountain.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla dive into Jeremiah 32 to unpack what it means to trust God when what He says doesn’t match what you see. Through Jeremiah’s obedience to buy seemingly worthless land, they reveal powerful truths about faith, obedience, and God’s bigger plan… even when His instructions don’t make sense.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla explore how to guard the blessings God has already brought into your life. Using the biblical image of a hedge from the book of Job, they reveal four “hedges” every believer needs to safeguard the harvest from spiritual attack and distraction!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In Jonah’s story, we see that hard assignments from God often challenge our pride, fear, and obedience, but they’re never just about us. Through Jonah’s resistance and eventual surrender, we learn that our response to God’s call impacts far more people than we realize, and maturity means saying yes even when it’s uncomfortable.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we explore the powerful biblical theme of inheritance – tracing its journey from land and legacy in the Old Testament to life and identity through Christ in the New Testament. We unpack what our spiritual inheritance includes and how we can access it every day as believers!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we're diving into what happens when God challenges our long-held beliefs and invites us into something new. Through the story of Peter in Acts 10, we explore how a mind transformed by God can lead to deeper intimacy with Him—and how flexibility in faith isn't compromise, it's obedience. Are you willing to let God change your mind?SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we explore the difference between fake fire – misguided, self-made devotion that leads to destruction – and God’s empowering fire that equips us with boldness and purpose. From Leviticus to Acts, the Bible shows us that real fire comes from God’s presence, not our performance.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Gari and Carla explore how God has used fire throughout Scripture to lead, purify, empower, and reveal what’s false. From Moses at the burning bush to Isaiah’s refining moment in God’s presence, they unpack four types of fire that transform us today. SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we talked with integrative nutritionist, Cara Clark, who shared how her faith and non-dieting approach to wellness helped her overcome compulsive behaviors. She is now on a mission to help others live energized, balanced lives. PRE-ORDER her new book here: http://bit.ly/3Ev2qUOSUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

As we study the story of David and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, we explore the difference between Ultimate and Now assignments from God—how each one serves a divine purpose and works together across seasons, people, and moments in time.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

While grief is real and valid, staying stuck in it too long—like Samuel did—can hinder God’s purpose for our lives. When we let purpose lead us instead of pain, God can guide us into a new season of hope!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Sharing your faith can feel intimidating, but the Apostle Paul gives us a powerful model for how we can share Christ with others in a loving and non-judgmental way, no matter who is listening! SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we study the interconnected lives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz - we see the power of healthy community and learn what it really takes to make it through life’s hardest seasons. SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we uncover the powerful lessons hidden in the treacherous path of the Wadi-Qelt, exploring how to recover from life’s losses, build spirit-filled stamina, and step into the promises God has for us!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode we study four types of Biblical wine and how they relate to our lives in this new year!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

This year we want to practice holistic health in mind, body, soul, and spirit. We’re inviting YOU to join for a 30 day Gutsy Faith Challenge: http://bit.ly/4gS2onl.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode we share a powerful (and EASY) way to help make 2025 your best year yet!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

During the holiday season, anxiety and unmet expectations are at an all-time high! But we can approach this season with a different mindset as we realize the Christmas story is really a story of surrender.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

For some of us, there’s a disconnect between God’s freedom and our habits. In this episode we talk about what it really means to be FREE - in our minds, spirits, and bodies!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Sometimes God will use something completely absurd to get your attention! In this episode, we study a strange Biblical story and the applications we can take for our lives today when God is trying to help us see His purposes. In the Bible, God taught some powerful lessons through bizarre circumstances.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Have you ever struggled with something you thought you could never change? Our guest, Helen Baratta, shares how she overcame her food addiction and found FREEDOM through her pursuit of faith and health!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode we get REAL and talk about 3 challenges that we all encounter during the “mean-time” - a process God takes us through so we can grow in maturity!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

The New Testament rarely mentions the word “Christian”, but it’s full of references to apprentices or disciples. In this episode, we break down 5 key ways to apprentice Jesus by doing, practicing, and living as He did!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

There’s a revived interest in faith that longs to understand the presence of God. What is the presence of God? How can we know it? We talk about all this and more!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode we look at a famous parable that Jesus taught in Matthew 13. We study the practical relevance that it has to our lives and our hearts today!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we study why people can have different perceptions of the same situation, and how YOUR perception can impact every aspect of your life!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Bobby Meacham helps us understand key differences between how men and women think, the process of maturing into manhood, and the end goal in relationships.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we study keys to warfare prayers and explain what it means to pray through.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

What happens along the way that sabotages a good ending? In this episode we talk about HOW to finish well!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

 If you are struggling to understand why God works the way He does in your life, listen to this episode!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

In this episode, we talk about the importance of not letting your offense, expectation, or lack of understanding stop you from receiving a miracle from God.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

The Apostle Peter knew something about dealing with the unexpected challenges of life and in this episode we study several powerful verses in 1 Peter 5 that will shift how you view trials! SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

What does this mean? Listen to this episode to find out!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

Some types of prayer breakout and breakthrough, and other types break into the fabric of who we are. This way of praying changes us and challenges us to pray beyond what we know.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

We must identify these unlikely temptations if we’re ever going to live victoriously in our faith!SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!

When we shift our understanding of WHY we worship and what worship really does, worship becomes our weapon of choice in many spiritual battles that we’re facing.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We’re cheering you wildly!