When you hear the word "generosity" what do you think of? You are likely envisioning giving financially to someone in need, your church, or a ministry you are involved in. But generosity is so much more than that. You can be generous with your time, talents, or treasure. Join Ines and Kayleigh as they unpack the spiritual gift of generosity on this podcast episode.

Bible study is a necessary tool for our journey of faith, but it can feel daunting. Where do you start? How do you study? How do you glean any wisdom from it? Join Inés and Kayleigh on this podcast episode where they provide practical handles for the discipline of studying the Bible. Whether you have never read the Bible, or have read it for years, this conversation is sure to have something for you.

The late Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch holocaust survivor, once wrote, "I've experienced His Presence in the deepest darkest hell that men can create...I have tested the promises of the Bible, and believe me, you can count on them."

Amen! God is always with us. It is truly wonderful to experience God’s nearness, especially when in desperate situations. But, how do we know if we are truly experiencing the gift of God's presence?

Even if you've been walking with Jesus for a while, your ability to experience God's presence may, at times, feel mysterious. It can leave you wondering, "Was that God?" or “Has God left me?” This is why the spiritual practice of making ourselves open to sense God's nearness as He is revealed in Scripture is essential for us to flourish on our faith journey.

Join Inés and Kayleigh as they continue their series on spiritual practices and unpack the practice of The Presence.

Have you ever felt like you don't know how to pray? Or maybe you feel embarrassed by your own prayers when you listen to someone pray aloud? Join Inés and Kayleigh as they discuss the spiritual discipline of prayer and go over a multitude of ways you can pray on this week's podcast.

Have you ever heard of spiritual practices? Maybe that phrase seems really complicated to you or maybe you already have your favorite practices that you are implementing every day. Either way, join Inés Franklin and Kayleigh Antenucci for this mini-episode about what spiritual practices are and a sneak peek regarding upcoming episodes!

Have you ever wondered how the Bible was crafted into the 66 books we know today? Listen in to this enlightening episode of Uncharted with Susan Lim, while Ines, Kayleigh, and Susan unravel the threads of history and faith. Susan's personal spiritual journey meets her groundbreaking book, "Light of the Word," for a fascinating and in-depth conversation that looks at the past and shapes our present faith.

We all have the tendency to crave certainty in an ever-changing world. This can lead us to be filled with worry, anxiety, and fear when facing life's uncertainties. Ironically, arriving at whatever certainty we seek can keep us from growing in our faith. How do we find peace and stability and yet remain open to continued growth?

Join the conversation with Inés as she explores how, amid life’s unpredictability, trusting in the faithfulness of our loving God is a soothing balm, offering peace and stability, but it is also the instrument God uses to grow us in Christlikeness. 

“God whispers to us in pleasure, but he shouts to us in pain.” These are the words of Pastor Christian Mungai as he joins Inés and Kayleigh to share his powerful story of rebellion, redemption, and growth that can only come in our most desperate moments. Listen in as Christian unpacks how God has used his seasons of greatest need—from facing prison time to struggling with homelessness—to shape him into the man and leader he is today.

Continuing to trust God in the midst of our toughest trials is challenging to say the least. But remaining faithful when things are looking up presents its own challenges. What does a steady faith actually look like, and how can we remain faith-filled in the midst of life’s lowest lows and highest highs? Join the conversation as Inés and Kayleigh discuss the impact of life’s ups and downs and what they have learned about clinging tightly to God and his heavenly perspective through it all.

How do we make sense of grief? And what does it look like to trust God, even with little understanding as to why we are facing these difficult circumstances? These are the questions Kaitlin Elliott has been forced to wrestle with throughout her adult life. Facing the loss of both her brother and mother, Kaitlin joins Inés and Kayleigh to share her painful and confusing journey with grief and how—even without clear answers—God has brought about a “slow awakening” to healing and peace.

It’s terrifying to feel out of control, especially when the road ahead lacks the clarity we feel we need to navigate it well. From our callings to difficult seasons of life to simply what the future holds for us, life is full of ambiguity—foggy futures lacking certainty. But what if an embrace of ambiguity was actually the best thing for us?

Pastor Ike Miller joins the show to talk about his new book Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships. Listen in as Ike discusses with Inés and Kayleigh some of the practical ways that we can engage the traumatic aspects of our past as a way of allowing God to bring about good in our present and future relationships.

Is Christian community a good thing? The obvious answer is, “Of course!” But often our connection to other Christians carries with it tons of complexity and complication. In this episode, join Inés and Kayleigh as they discuss how our sense of community is shaped by our histories, and what it might look like to reclaim God’s good intention for community, even in the midst of a imperfect world and Church.

Staying in California was never part of Ashley’s plan. Nor was receiving a cancer diagnosis at age 35 or not having a husband or kids in her late 30s. But in all this God has shown a greater plan than Ashley could have ever dreamed up for herself. Join Inés and Kayleigh as they welcome their dear friend Ashley Neff to talk about when life doesn’t go “according to plan” and how to navigate a life of both heartbreak and immense joy, as Ashely shares what it means to embrace the messiness of miracles.

What does it mean to be called by God? And how do we know what we are called to, how to live out that calling, and what we are supposed to be doing in a given moment?

Pastor and Community Developer, Jordan Durso, joins the show to share about how God’s calling has taken him on an adventure all over the world and taught him about what it truly means to be a servant of God and others. Listen in as he, Inés, and Kayleigh talk about everything from life in the wilderness to community to hearing God’s voice.

Despite its dangers, comparison has become a part of our everyday lives. From work to family, our looks to our calling, the temptation to compare our situation with that of others is especially potent in today’s social media age. Join the conversation as Inés and Kayleigh unpack the toxic comparison culture that has infiltrated our society and how we might use disciplines of prayerful journaling, regular gratitude, and resetting our mindset to refocus our attention on Jesus and his purposes for our lives.

Inés and Kayleigh welcome pastor and leader Esther Chung to the show. Listen in as Esther shares her story of faith and how the loss of her 11-hours-old son, Jacob, sent her on a painful journey of spiritual disorientation with God. Vulnerably discussing her devastating loss, Esther unpacks how God met her in her heartbreak and questions, ultimately leading her to a greater level of hope than she thought possible.

In this week’s episode, Inés and Kayleigh discuss the impact of shame on all our lives and how God longs to free us from the unhealthy shame many of us live in everyday. Listen in as they unpack the difference between unhealthy and healthy shame (sometimes called conviction or guilt) and how Jesus can make us new in the midst of that shame.

Preacher and teacher, Jackie Aviles joins Inés to share her incredible journey of faith and walking with God through stage-four cancer. Listen in as Jackie opens up about her courageous story of healing and hope, while also sharing the incredible insight and encouragement that this difficult season in her life brought about.