Podcast

How can rejoicing in God help overcome anxiety?   In this episode of Life as Worship, Angela talks with Dr. Gladys Childs—pastor’s wife, author, former religion professor, “boy mom,” and host of the TV show Bare Faith, where raw faith and deep pain meet a relentless God. Together they unpack Philippians 4:4–5 and explore what…

In this episode of Life as Worship, Angela is joined by her longtime friend, author and prayer mentor Rachel Wojo to explore Philippians 4:6–7 and what it really looks like to move from worry to prayer. Rachel shares how prayer became her lifeline through miscarriage, raising a medically fragile daughter, and eventually saying goodbye when…

Angela welcomes author, speaker, Bible teacher, and biblical life coach Dawn Ward to discuss Hebrews 4:16 and what it really means to come “with confidence” to the throne of grace. Dawn shares the heart behind her ministry, Faith to Flourish, and her new book From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of…

In this special year-end episode of Life as Worship, Angela reflects on a hard stretch of years marked by grief, caregiving, big transitions, and unmet expectations—while also sharing the quiet, steady invitation God has been whispering to her heart: slow down and go back to what you already know. Rooted in Romans 12 and John…

In week four of the Advent series, Angela turns to the theme of love—not the sentimental, movie-style romance of Christmas rom-coms, but the deep, sacrificial love that costs something. Drawing on examples from stories like Harry Potter and, more importantly, from Scripture, she reflects on the God who is love, who knows our worst and…

Joy in Advent isn’t about pretending everything is okay; it’s about anchoring our hearts in the good news of Jesus right in the middle of a broken world.   Description In week three of the Life as Worship Advent series, Angela reflects on the theme of joy and asks how it could possibly coexist with…

In week two of the Life as Worship Advent series, Angela turns to the theme of peace—shalom—in a world that feels anything but peaceful. She unpacks the rich biblical meaning of peace as wholeness rather than the mere absence of conflict, using vivid sports imagery and powerful Scriptures from Isaiah 11, John 16, and Romans…

Does this Advent season feel heavy and hopeless? In this Advent episode of Life as Worship, Angela reflects honestly on the tension of the “week of hope” when life feels anything but hopeful. She talks about walking through a season where “the darkness seems to hang tight,” even as we sing about “a thrill of…

Conversations about our worldviews can be challenging. Learn how to navigate these conversations well by approaching them with gentleness and respect. Angela welcomes Jennifer Slattery, author, speaker, and co-host of the Faith Over Fear podcast, for a lively and deeply honest discussion on sharing faith in a skeptical world. Together, they unpack 1 Peter 3:15—how…

Have you ever wondered how to experience peace when life feels like a tilt-a-whirl spinning out of control? Angela is joined by bestselling author, humorist, and speaker Debora Coty, whose “Bless Your Heart” devotional and beloved “Too Blessed to Be Stressed” series encourages millions. Together, they dive into Philippians 4:6-7, sharing honest stories of loss,…