WHOA That's Good Podcast

Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker and creator of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man," is so full of encouragement in this conversation with Sadie about how to say "YES" to a life of infinite possibility. Emmanuel talks about the problem with conventional wisdom, how to push past moments that feel like failure, what to do when advice and logic interfere with your calling, and how he started his series and connected with Oprah and Matthew McConaughey. He also urges you not to let the enemy steal your "it" factor. Instead, find your thing, develop your thing, and use your thing! Friends, embrace those "I might be crazy" ideas — falling doesn't mean failing, and if you stumble and get back up, you win! "Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits" by Emmanuel Acho is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and LO team members Hallie Dye and Emma Brownawell offer so much encouragement to anyone who struggles with self-doubt, perfectionism, mom guilt, or feelings of inadequacy. They share relatable stories about cross-country moves, new jobs, and learning to be where God wants you to be — even when it means stepping outside your comfort zone. Friends, God's timing is always right. Never doubt what he can do through you! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and Christian answer your DMs about setting healthy physical boundaries while dating, what to do if you mess up, and how to know you're with the right person. They also open up about whether women should pursue men, what it looks like to guard your heart, how to decide it's time to walk away from a toxic relationship, what they believe about near-death experiences, and what roles women should play in the church. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Francine Rivers, author of "Redeeming Love," shares her heart behind this novel that gave Sadie literal chills at the end. Francine opens up to Sadie about why she stands behind every scene in the film "Redeeming Love" film and why she chose to write a redemptive story that portrays the redeeming love of Christ in a lost world. She also talks about what God revealed to her as she was writing and what she learned from her encounter with cancel culture. You can change the culture instead of letting it change you. Be a light wherever you are! "The Lady's Mine" by Francine Rivers is available now. Visit https://redeeminglovesanctuary.org to learn more about how Francine's foundation supports survivors. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie sits down with her amazing mother-in-law, Cheri Huff, and her talented soon-to-be sister-in-law, MM Designs founder Maia Mae Billman, to talk relationships: what it means to date well, how to take care of your heart, and what intentionality looks like in dating, marriage, friendship, and motherhood. Friends, trust God with your relationships, and know that his timing is always perfect. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mosaic MSC singer Mariah McManus Goss opens up to Sadie in a powerful, vulnerable conversation about being confident in who you are, embracing the unexpected, and finding the strength to keep going when life is hard. Mariah shares advice on how you can have both a thick skin and a soft heart, how to choose gratitude, and how to be confident in yourself and Jesus without copying anyone else. Be confident on this journey — you are an original! Mariah's encouraging new album, "This Is How I Thank the Lord," is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie, her Mamaw Kay, and her Aunt Lisa share the legacy of sisterhood in the Robertson family and what it means to fight for your relationship, your sisters, and Jesus. Miss Kay opens her heart to Sadie about the redemption that took place after many difficult years of marriage, and Lisa shares the heartrending personal testimony that prepared her to do women's ministry. They also give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the wild and crazy Robertson family, including a few stories Sadie had never heard before! Their new book is full of the encouragement women need to get through good times and bad. "Sister Roar" by Kay and Lisa Robertson (with a foreword by Sadie Robertson Huff) is available now: http://www.sisterroar.com/ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends, I'm so excited for you to join us for something new called Sisters & Friends — real, relatable conversations about all the things we go through in life. Stephanie Vander Molen and Courtney Leatherwood started LO with me 5 years ago, and you will definitely laugh at one of our funniest memories. We also talk about the things that make us nervous, seasons of self-doubt and loneliness, deciding not to rush a relationship, and how we reached the moments where we learned to fight for ourselves. Sisters & Friends takeaway: In a world of spray tans, be the girl with the translucent legs! -XO Sadie - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passion City Church pastor Louie Giglio joins Sadie to look at the awe and wonder of God's creation and why you don't ever have to choose between God and science. They also talk about their shared love for the latest season of "American Idol," what it means to truly know God, why social media steers us wrong about hard work, and why science will never undermine God. Louie also marvels at the miracles it took for a striking letter to reach Sadie. “At The Table with Jesus” and “Indescribable: 100 More Devotions about God and Science” are available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hit Christian music duo for KING & COUNTRY tell Sadie their story of going from humble beginnings in Australia to record labels in Nashville. Joel and Luke Smallbone discuss not discounting the way your past shapes you, when to give to those in need, and the miracle behind creating something personal. They also reveal the secret that's kept them grounded throughout their music careers and offer advice on how to avoid becoming the person everyone says you are when that's not who God says you are. Their hope-filled album “What Are We Waiting For?” is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Bob Goff speaks to the most difficult issues we face with such joy and encouragement. He joins Sadie to talk about how to turn letdowns into lessons and disappointment into determination. They share heart-driven stories to illustrate how we can conquer the distractions that lead to comparison, how to be more kind in our assumptions about people, and how to cultivate a 24/7 thirst for the Lord. Friends, don't be distracted by what's going on around you. Take a moment to look at what God's doing within you. Bob Goff's "Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy." is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, pastor, and NASA enthusiast Levi Lusko elaborates on how outer space can help us to see how God's love is greater than the deepest, darkest parts of our inner space. Sadie and Levi discuss the true meaning of communion, whether it's OK for believers to drink, and why we have to start with crawling if we want to fly. You may never see the moon the same way again! "The Last Supper on the Moon" by Levi Lusko is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Tebow is officially a relationship advice rock star. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, you will find so much encouragement in Sadie and Tim's conversation about how to find purpose exactly where you are in exactly who God created you to be. Sadie and Tim each share their marriage mission statements and talk about what you need to know if you're longing for a relationship, how our emotions can trick us, and what it means to live a "mission possible" life in any season. “Mission Possible: Go Create a Life That Counts” by Tim Tebow is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor and author David Platt joins Sadie to show us how we can be the light of the world during a dark time. They discuss the best conversation you could ever possibly have, how to live for eternity when everyone is so focused on the here and now, and how to make sure we're not living a self-centered Christianity. David also shares the frightening experience of being successful in the American church when he wasn't truly walking with God. We will always find ourselves stagnating until we commit to serve the world and share, show, and teach the Word. Be the light to someone this week, friends! Check out David's Secret Church livestream event at https://SecretChurch.org. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie has a HUGE announcement at the end of this episode. But first, best-selling author Jennie Allen joins Sadie to discuss how to find your people, build meaningful connections, and surround yourself with community. They break down how to lean in and bring your full self into relationships (and why that can mean being the Queen of Awkwardness). They also hit on relationship fears, the freedom that comes with vulnerability, and how hard conversations can build deeper friendships. Jennie’s book, “Find Your People,” is available NOW! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leading psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen says Americans haven't been this unhappy in 50 years, but there's hope. He joins Sadie to share what he's learned from hundreds of thousands of brain scans, including the neuroscience secrets that can make you happier, how your brain type can influence your happiness, and what practical steps we can take to build happier lives. He also makes the case that happiness is a moral obligation, and being happy can lead us to a better relationship with God. Dr. Amen's new book, "You, Happier," is available NOW! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and Christian answer your personal DMs about love, relationships, and more. They tackle how to find love, bouncing back after an argument, how to be intentional before marriage, how to break bad habits, and what advice they'd give their younger selves about waiting. Sadie also talks about how God can speak to you in dreams, and Christian's awkward secret to getting comfortable during dating has Sadie in tears. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols and Sadie take an in-depth look at navigating painful seasons, connecting with people by sharing our insecurities and uncertainty, and finding our way to true peace in the wilderness. Morgan shares how an autism diagnosis helped her explore what it means to be worthy of peace. They also explore how to find community, develop confidence, and give yourself permission to slow down and wait for God's timing. Morgan's new book, “Peace Is a Practice,” is available now! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bella Robertson Mayo and Demi Tebow join Sadie to kick off the launch of her new book, “Who Are You Following?” In a deeply personal conversation, they reveal the highs and lows of social media in their lives and discuss toxic Instagram and Snapchat culture, intentionality about what you share, the lies social media can tell you, why you are the ultimate influencer, and how social media can give you a powerful platform to be the light of the world. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Stuart joins Sadie to discuss his new book, “Rest & War,” a field guide for spiritual life. Listen in for encouragement on how to shut down shame, stop beating yourself up, and learn to struggle well through the challenges of this life. Friends, you are not doomed by your most negative thoughts and difficult struggles. Know that God has a purpose for you, and there is a path forward. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie is joined by Hillsong singer-songwriter Brooke Ligertwood to discuss the beauty and significance of Brooke's new upcoming album, "SEVEN." Brooke shares with us why being a solo artist was never her intention. She also shines a light on how to be truly, authentically original and how that plays a role in songwriting. Cast your cares before the Lord, friends. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and her husband, Christian Huff, dive headfirst into how Christian recovered from an unhealthy relationship with fitness and learned to reject negativity. Sadie warns against unhealthy comparisons to other versions of ourselves, and the Huffs talk about how to get back on track with a healthy lifestyle, the lost art of commitment, ways to avoid toxic self-obsession, Christian's new show, "The 4:8 Men Podcast," and how often Sadie says "Whoa, that's good!" You can find joy and fulfillment wherever you are in your journey. Happy New Year! XO, Sadie Rob Huff - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie shares the amazing advice that's impacted her life in significant ways in 2021. You'll hear so much encouragement and wisdom from Demi-Leigh Tebow, Dana Perino, Lindsay Arnold, Uncle Si Robertson, Crowder, Dante Bowe, and many more about how to love and be loved, how to find a spouse who will be good to you, developing the most important kind of confidence, getting through difficult seasons, and remembering to experience laughter and joy. No matter how challenging life is for you right now, God is with you, and he will use you. Happy New Year to you and your family! XO, Sadie Rob Huff - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie is joined by "Bachelor" alums Sean and Catherine Lowe to talk about how they first caught each other's attention, the real reason they signed up to be reality TV stars, how they create a fun-filled home for their kids, and why God, humor, laughter, and fun are so important in their lives. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie goes behind the screens with popular travel vloggers The Bucket List Family to get to know their hearts and their backstory. Garrett and Jessica Gee tell Sadie about their love story, what they learned while traveling to 89 countries, what they originally thought they would do with their lives, and how they overcome fear in new places. They describe some of their favorite destinations on their journey, and Sadie shares what's at the top of her bucket list. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with Erwin McManus, author and lead pastor at Los Angeles-based church Mosaic, about what to do with purpose anxiety driven by fear, how the genius of Jesus could have an impact on our lives 2,000 years later, and the reason he started to attend church before he knew Jesus. Erwin's latest book, “The Genius of Jesus,” is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie celebrates her 100th episode of "WHOA That's Good" by announcing her new book, "Who Are You Following?" With her special, in-person guests, she speaks about pressing past your past, how to become who you are when everyone knows who you used to be, and choosing a word to declare over your mistakes. The enemy tries to make you feel defined by your past mistakes, but the Word of God says differently. Sadie's new book, "Who Are You Following?," is available NOW! https://liveoriginal.com/books/who-are-you-following-2 — Buy Sadie's new book "Who Are You Following?" - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with author and TV personality Madison Prewett about her new book, "Made For This Moment," how she decided to audition for "The Bachelor," and how she dealt with the pressure of being on the show. They talk about how to find courage in any situation and how God often uses the hard seasons to refine and prepare us. Discovering God’s purpose for us means learning to be content with who God has made us to be. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTubers Cole and Savannah LaBrant join Sadie and Christian to discuss how to lean into God's grace when your past mistakes are blinding, how to forgive the people who've hurt you the most, and what it takes to start a family vlog or podcast. Christian and Cole compare notes on their "judgmental Christian" phases, and they talk about how to make your relationship with Jesus about more than dos and don'ts. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew West, renowned singer and songwriter, joins Sadie in studio to discuss fully trusting the Lord amid trials and tribulations, how skydiving gave Sadie a new perspective on life, and the story behind "Gobble Gobble," Matthew's hit Thanksgiving song. Matthew also drops some serious wisdom about why we should stop striving and learn the importance of silence, stillness, solitude, and prayer. We say in prayer and song that we love and trust God, but when it comes down to it, do we fully believe that? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin joins Sadie to talk about facing your fears, getting outside your comfort zone, and carrying on the legacy of her father, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. They also dive into why "Dancing with the Stars" is way more terrifying than a crocodile, Bindi's love story with her husband, why they named their daughter Grace Warrior, and how to find the good in any day. Check out more about Bindi's conservation work at wildlifewarriors.org. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with author, singer, and songwriter Lauren Chandler about cultivating your character, overcoming purpose anxiety, and not rushing the process. They also get into navigating difficult times in marriage, overcoming misunderstandings and disagreements, and how to just have fun. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with singer and author Kelsey Grimm about the dangers of looking for your identity in another person and the one place you will find your true identity. Making small concessions for other people can quickly change who you are, and not dealing with your past can wreck your future. No matter what, you are never too far from God, and you are always loved by him. Kelsey's book, "Over It," is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and Christian answer your DMs about how to deal with jealousy, being canceled, your truth vs. God’s truth, and getting through breakups. Christian has a quite terrifying bucket list item, and things get VERY personal when Sadie and Christian each tell the most embarrassing moment of their life. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with DawnCheré Wilkerson about fighting jealousy with celebration and the importance of knowing your worth. They also get into things to look for when dating, leading yourself first, and the importance of community. God never wastes a waiting season and his ultimate calling on your life is much more simple than you might think. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie chats with pastor and author Charlotte Gambill about incredible God moments, the secret to turning big dreams into reality, and the grownup "height restrictions" that could help you go from dreamer to doer. They also talk about how to lead a generous life, how to keep friendships alive, why winning may not be what you think it is, and how to choose faith over fear. Charlotte is the author of "Dare to Be: God Is Able. Are You Willing?" and many other books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with her sister Bella Robertson Mayo about her new book of poetry, "My Greenhouse." Bella talks about how her journaling turned into poetry and why she decided to write the book. They discuss the good and the bad of relationships, warning signs to watch for, and how to be intentional when looking for a spouse. They also give advice on moving on after a relationship has ended and share the most important thing to know about closure. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with Ellie Holcomb about how God often uses our brokenness to show us we are truly loved by Him. They also talk about being changed through the prayer and the power of being in God’s presence. Because of Jesus, our suffering never gets the final word, and you will never regret trusting Him. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Korie Robertson speaks with Demi-Leigh Tebow at the LO Sister Conference about keeping your relationships from becoming idols and getting to know your love language. Demi talks about being carjacked at gunpoint, how she broke free from the trauma of that harrowing experience, and how one girl's help that day inspired her fight against human trafficking. She also explains how Miss Universe created a platform for a greater purpose and the hard work that took place behind the scenes. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Hill Perry, best-selling author of "Gay Girl, Good God" and "Holier Than Thou," joins Sadie to share her journey from sexual brokeness, abuse, and same-sex attraction to meeting God, meeting her husband, and falling in love. Jackie drops some serious wisdom about being afraid to pray, the addictiveness of social media, what God's holiness really means, why we choose idols over God, celebrity Christianity, and how she intentionally keeps others from placing her on a pedestal. She also addresses how the church can do better on the topic of homosexuality and engage in honest, kind, and Spirit-led conversations. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paralympic athlete Dee Kisser joins Sadie to share the trials she faced on her journey to the Paralympic Games and how she learned to trust in God’s timing. Sadie and Dee also discuss how disappointment is often a learning moment and that God doesn’t make accidents, so YOU are NOT an accident but a child of God with a purpose! Dee also talks about some of the struggles she’s faced with dwarfism and why stepping out of her comfort zone is what ultimately began to heal her. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and Christian share the best relationship advice they've ever been given and answer your DMs about how to set boundaries while dating, how to talk about purity, how to let go of toxic people in your life without hurting them, and how to be a good friend to a roommate who's driving you crazy. They also tackle finding a church, how to handle conflict in relationships, and the age-old question: Does pineapple belong on pizza? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE joins Sadie this week to discuss their new album, Into the Mystery. Listen in as they discuss how to step into your calling, overcoming anxiety, and how Bear met his wife. Bear also shares the intimate details of his songwriting process and how their new album was birthed during the pandemic. NEEDTOBREATHE’s new album is available now wherever you get your music. https://liberty.edu/Sadie — Get your application fee WAIVED when you start your future with Liberty University today! https://helixsleep.com/sadie — Get up to $200 OFF AND 2 free pillows! https://samaritanspurse.org/whoa — Find out how to get involved with this awesome ministry! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie speaks with singer-songwriter Ryan O’Neal of Sleeping at Last about how having a child shifts your perspective, the dangers of perfectionism, and the ins and outs of the Enneagram. They also get into Ryan’s creative process, letting go, and how writing songs helps him work out questions about faith. John Luke joins the conversation to do a deep dive into all things Enneagram. Ryan has composed music for "The Twilight Saga" and many popular TV shows, and you can check out his work at sleepingatlast.com. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Daniel Amen, one of America’s leading psychiatrists, joins Sadie to discuss the importance of brain health. Dr. Amen also discusses the difference between "mental health" and "brain health," how to stop automatic negative thoughts, and how to control the "what ifs." Plus, Sadie and Dr. Amen touch on the importance of a healthy church and the effects of social media on your brain's health. You can learn more about Dr. Amen, his books, and his clinic at danielamenmd.com. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m sharing my postpartum struggles with body image, physical pain, "what ifs," anxiety, the battle between fear and joy, and so many other emotions that have flooded over me in the past several weeks. I want to share my story, but I also hope it’s inspiring to you in your own journey no matter if it’s postpartum or something else you’re walking through. And remember, the same God that was with us in the hospital room during Honey’s miraculous birth is the same God who is sitting with you right now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I gave birth to sweet and strong Honey James, nothing I planned for happened, but everything I prayed for did. This is the beautiful, funny, scary, painful, and incredibly joyful story of my labor and Honey's miraculous birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie Robertson and Grammy-nominated artist Crowder will crack you up and inspire you in this fun conversation about male grooming (or lack thereof), memorable Uber trips, corndogs and cheese sticks, Olivia Newton-John, hip-hop, and their shared heart for evangelism. Willie talks about the art of spreading the Gospel, Crowder reveals what drives him crazy about religion, and they discuss cooking, the time Crowder made a bouncer named Dirty Dave cry, and how Crowder convinced his dad Queen was a Christian band. Crowder's new album, Milk & Honey, is available now. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian music artist Chris McClarney joins Sadie's brother, John Luke Robertson, to share his advice on not taking yourself too seriously, failure and redemption, and how to be OK with taking risks and making mistakes. They also discuss having zero shame about listening to fun pop music, the superpower of an Enneagram 7, the secret to faking an expensive-looking watch, Chris' songwriting process, and how he plans to use unreleased "orphan songs" to help actual orphans. This conversation is full of laughs and great advice! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace Cameron Bure joins Korie Robertson to share an honest, intimate look at her struggles and joys as a wife, mom, actress, producer, director, entrepreneur, author, and Christian woman in the entertainment industry. Korie reveals how they first met and why Sadie might have skipped "Dancing with the Stars" if not for a phone call with Candace. Then, Candace talks about how she makes business decisions without compromising her beliefs, what motivates her to speak boldly about her faith, how she approaches the entertainment industry as a mission field, what she loves about growing older, the blessings of young motherhood, her recovery from an eating disorder, and how she motivates herself to stay fit. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices