Welcome BACK to Literally, IRL—the Literally Magazine series where teen girls get to meet the real humans behind the words, wisdom, and heart poured into every SINGLE issue. 💖

Today’s guest is Adriane Cook—contributing author, Christian mama of two girls, cycle health and fitness coach, and host of the podcast Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms. Adriane is on a mission to flip the script on puberty, periods, and growing up—turning confusion and awkwardness into confidence, clarity, and celebration of how God designed the female body!! ✨

Let’s be real: most girls grow up thinking their bodies are “too much,” “weird,” or something to manage quietly. Adriane is here to say… hard nope. Through her work with Empowered Womb, she helps moms and daughters discover that their cyclical bodies aren’t accidents—they’re intentional, beautiful, and powerful by design. 💗

In this episode, we talk about:
✨Why understanding your cycle can actually make life make more sense.
✨How faith and body literacy go together (and why God’s design is something to honor, not hide).
✨What Adriane wishes every girl knew before puberty hits.
✨How honest conversations can strengthen the mom-daughter bond instead of making it awkward.

This is one of those episodes that will have you thinking, “Why didn’t anyone explain this sooner?” Whether you’re a girl starting to notice changes or a mom wanting to guide your daughter with wisdom and grace, this conversation meets you right where you are.

🎧 Press play, lean in, and get ready to see your body—and God’s design for it—in a whole new light.

💌 Want to dive deeper? Learn more about Adriane, her resources, and her work at Empowered Womb , and check out her podcast Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms.

Contact: adriane@empoweredwomb.com

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🚨HOLD UP. PAUSE THE SCROLL.🚨 This episode might expose your feelings… and honestly? They’ve had it coming.

If your emotions have ever:
😵‍💫 Taken one text way too personally
💔 Let a crush decide your mood for the entire day
📱 Sent you into a full spiral after one Instagram story
🙏 Made you feel close to God one minute and totally ghosted the next

Yeah… bestie, this one’s for you.

Today we’re talking about the Gospel According to Feelings—and why it’s low-key chaotic.

Because the Bible literally says, “The heart is deceitful above all things”. Translation?

👉 Your feelings can be LOUD, dramatic, and very convincing…
👉 But they are also not always telling the truth.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:
🔥 Why feelings make terrible life coaches
🔥 How emotions sneak into the driver’s seat and start rewriting your identity
🔥 Crush drama, FOMO, jealousy, and the “they hate me” spiral
🔥 Why building your life on emotions is like building a house in a puddle (Matthew 7 vibes)
🔥 The difference between listening to your feelings and letting them lead
🔥 How Jesus stays steady when your emotions are doing parkour

This is for the girl who:
👀 Overanalyzes everything
💬 Rewrites texts in her head 47 times
💖 Wants to be seen, chosen, and loved
😬 Feels confident one day and completely unsure the next
✨ Wants faith that actually holds up in real life

Because here’s the truth:
Your feelings are real. They matter. They tell you something.
But they are not your identity.
They are not your leader.
And they are definitely not the gospel.

Jesus offers something better—truth that doesn’t change when your mood does. A foundation that doesn’t collapse when your heart goes full diva. Peace that stays even when the group chat is quiet and the crush is confusing.

So if your heart’s been loud lately…
If your emotions have been running the show…
If you’re tired of feeling tossed around by whatever you feel that day…

🎧 Press play.
Let your feelings report to God—not the other way around.

✨ Built for teen girls navigating faith, feelings, friendships, crushes, anxiety, and identity—with Jesus at the center.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Literally, IRL—the brand new Literally Magazine segment where teen girls get to meet the real humans behind the pages! 💖

Our first guest is Kelsey Ward—author, former teacher, volleyball coach, teen mentor, and all-around hype queen for girls stepping into their God-given identity. 🎉 Kelsey’s heart is to help teen girls like YOU walk through life with confidence, clarity, and courage… and maybe a little laughter along the way.

But here’s the quirky, fun side you need to know: Kelsey is a Minions superfan. Like, full-on. She started collecting Minions as a teacher (that she got from her students) to brighten her classroom, and now she has a whole china cabinet of Minions at home. 🟡😂 Yes, she really does. From coaching teen girls to co-founding a summer camp that champions truth and identity in Christ, Kelsey’s mission is serious—but her heart and personality are delightfully playful.

In this episode, we chat about:
✨ How she walks alongside teen girls through the ups, downs, and “wait…what just happened?” moments of growing up.
✨ Her devotionals and summer camp that help girls feel seen, valued, and on purpose by a God who loves them.
✨ Behind-the-scenes stories about her classroom, coaching, and her epic Minions collection (because who doesn’t love a little fun in life?).

So grab your earbuds, maybe a snack, and get ready for a heart-to-heart full of laughs, encouragement, and inspo to help you step boldly into the girl God made you to be.

💌 Want more info or want to sign up for her summer camps in Colorado? Check out Kelsey and her mom here: Willow Fire Camp

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“I believe that overnight is overrated. And not only is it overrated—it would actually be your undoing.” - Mary Marantz

"...Be thankful for the tables you're not being invited to...the people who are showing you how NOT to treat people, because you are being shaped into something ..." - Mary Marantz

Girls. Lean. In. 💗

This episode is that conversation — the kind that feels like a deep exhale and a holy mirror at the same time.

Today on the pod, I’m sitting down with best-selling author, speaker, storyteller, and creative powerhouse Mary Marantz—and instead of starting with her highlight reel, we rewind the tape all the way back to her teen girl era!

Because in a world obsessed with instant success, fast glow-ups, and overnight stories, Mary invites us into something better: the long game. The slow, sacred becoming that actually shapes who you are.

We’re talking real life. Real faith. Real questions. Not the polished, Instagram-caption version — but the becoming!

✨ What it felt like growing up somewhere that didn’t look impressive
✨ The quiet shame girls carry about where they come from
✨ The stories we tell ourselves about our worth (and why they’re incomplete)
✨ Faith when it feels confusing, fragile, or unsafe to question
✨ Why rest, honesty, and telling the truth about your life actually matter
✨ And what Mary would say to a 13- or 15-year-old girl who feels like her story is already working against her

Mary spills on growing up in a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia, the identity questions she carried as a teen, and how God was quietly shaping her long before she even had words for it.

This episode? It’s for the girl who feels unseen.
For the one cringing at her beginnings.
For the one wondering if God can really meet her right here, right now.

Ever thought:
“I don’t know who I’m becoming yet.”
“My life feels messy.”
“I have questions I don’t know how to ask.”

Yep. This conversation is all about you.

And moms? You’re getting the VIP seat too. 💕

Here’s the truth we want every girl to feel in her bones:
Your story is not too small. Your questions are not inconvenient. Your beginnings do not disqualify you.
God is not waiting for you to “get it together” before He shows up.

Your life? Still being written. And every single chapter? Absolutely matters. ✨

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“Girl, just do you.”
“Follow your heart.”
“Protect your peace.”

Cute advice… until it becomes the gospel according to self—where your feelings quietly run your life!

If you’ve ever:

• Felt exhausted from trying to be confident
• Let likes, comments, or attention decide your mood
• Wondered why “self-love” still leaves you anxious
• Thought, Why do I feel empty when I’m doing everything I’m supposed to?

Yeah. This episode is for you.

We’re breaking down the biggest lie culture keeps serving teen girls on repeat:
👉 that putting yourself at the center will finally make you happy.

Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. It just turns into pressure, comparison, and main-character burnout! In this episode, we get super real about how “be true to yourself” gets twisted—especially on TikTok, Instagram, and social media—and why living for your feelings sounds freeing but actually feels exhausting.

💭 We’re talking about things like:

• Why “doing you” can secretly turn into anxiety
• How social media trains your confidence without asking
• The difference between feeling confident and feeling validated
• Why chasing comfort leaves you stuck
• What Jesus offers instead (hint: it’s lighter, freer, and way more peaceful)

There are real stories, super relatable scenarios, and Bible truth that doesn’t shame you—it actually sets you free. This isn’t about shrinking yourself. This isn’t about being boring. And it’s definitely not about hating who you are.

It’s about discovering a version of you that doesn’t crack when your mood changes, a post flops, or people don’t notice you.

✨ If you’re tired of chasing confidence, this episode will feel like a deep breath.
✨ If you’re confused about who you’re supposed to be, this will help you see clearly.
✨ If you’re ready for a faith-based glow-up that actually lasts—press play.

Because real confidence doesn’t come from obsessing over yourself. And real freedom? It hits different!

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Be honest… have you ever laid in bed thinking, “Wait—am I going to hell for this??”
Same, sis. SAME.

In this bonus episode, we’re spilling real, Scripture-backed tea on the questions teen girls are actually asking but are usually too scared to say out loud—like:

💗 “Will I go to hell if I like girls?”
😶 “Why does life feel kinda empty sometimes… is this all there is?”
💥 “How do I handle friend drama when someone won’t respect my boundaries?”
🥺 “Why do I always feel like the 5th wheel?”

No yelling. No shame. No awkward church vibes. Just truth, grace, Bible wisdom, and a whole lot of you are not alone energy!

We’re talking:

• God seeing your heart, not your labels
• Why feelings ≠ your forever
• How to set boundaries without being “the mean one”
• What to do when loneliness hits hard
• And why NOTHING can separate you from God’s love (Romans 8 girlies, rise up)

This episode is for the girl with messy thoughts, big feelings, and a faith that’s still figuring things out. Bring your blanket, your journal, and maybe a snack—we’re going there, but we’re going there together.

Your questions are welcome. Your heart is safe. And God is not scared of your honesty!

Let’s stinking go, sis. 💕🎧

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💖 GIRLS, SEASON 3 IS HERE! EPISODE 1 JUST DROPPED! 💖

Coffee in hand? Lip gloss on? Owala filled? Let’s go. Season 3 is officially LIVE, and trust me—it’s about to hit different. 😎

We’re diving straight into something EVERY teen girl has (even if no one talks about it): your worldview. Think of it like a secret pair of glasses that decides how you see yourself, your friends, your future… basically life itself. 😳

Today’s big question:

“What lens are you looking through right now?” 👀

Are you scrolling, following trends, living by everyone else’s opinions—or seeing life through Jesus’ lens?

Here’s what we’re unpacking in this kickoff episode:
✨ How culture low-key shapes everything you believe
✨ The gospel as the ultimate “glasses upgrade”
✨ How your worldview impacts confidence, friendships, and daily drama
✨ One super simple, totally do-able step to start seeing clearly this week

And yes—there’s prayer. Real, straight-to-God, no fluff. 🙏

💡 Season 3 Sneak Peek:
This season, we’re giving you a full-on gospel lens upgrade. Expect episodes like:

• The Gospel According to Self, Feelings & Influence – identity, emotions, and trends… all filtered through Jesus
• The Gospel According to Friendships & Boundaries – crush drama, set boundaries, honor God
• The Gospel According to Purpose & Confidence – grow into the girl God made you to be
• The Gospel According to Struggle & Growth – tackle fear, disappointment, and in-between seasons with truth
• The Gospel According to Social Pressure & Justice – engage culture without compromising faith
• The Gospel According to Spiritual Formation & Eternity – build habits that stick and live with eternity in mind

Basically? Every episode is a mini “gospel lens upgrade.” 💎 Life’s confusing—let’s make sure your view is crystal clear.

Pro tip: Every time you scroll, react, or feel stuck this week—ask yourself: “Culture or Christ—what lens am I seeing through?”

Your questions power this podcast, so don’t hold back. We’re seeing life through Jesus, one episode at a time. 💌

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✨ Season 2 finale, baby! ✨ Joseph’s story wraps up in epic, tear-while-you-laugh style, and we’re unpacking Genesis 50 like you’ve never heard before. Think betrayal, dreams gone sideways, palace-level glow-ups, and one jaw-dropping moment of forgiveness: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”

We’re serving up grace, perspective, and practical teen-girl life lessons that show you how to handle drama, detours, and the messy, chaotic, snack-crumb-filled moments of life—Joseph style.

But wait… there’s more. We’re casting big, bold vision for 2026, praying over your year like a full-on squad, and giving your future self a high-five from God. 🙌✨

Plus, a sneaky sneak peek of Season 3: The Gospel According To… 🔥 Think gospel meets everyday teen life, fun stories, real talk, and all the laughs you didn’t know you needed. Your FOMO ends here—trust us.

And yes… literally can’t forget this:
🎉 Literally Magazine is 20% off through 12/31/2025! Devos, hacks, faith tips, friendship advice, Scripture-spiced confidence—basically everything a teen girl could need to boss her faith in 2026.

Season 2 ends… but your story with God? Girl, it’s just getting good. 💖

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