In this episode, we sit down with Tori Quesenberry as she shares her powerful story of saying yes to God in a season that was both fruitful and incredibly challenging. As Tori stepped into leading and recruiting for a student-led youth worship team, she was also quietly walking through the pain and uncertainty of infertility.

Through it all, God met her in that season—using community to encourage her, speak life over her, and cover her in prayer. Today, Tori is the mom of a healthy, happy two-year-old boy, and her story is a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness.

We also talk about the lasting impact of her leadership, as so many strong worship leaders have been raised up through her obedience. Tori’s yes didn’t just change her life—it opened doors for countless others to step into their calling.

This conversation will encourage you to trust God in the hard seasons, stay obedient even when it’s difficult, and believe that your yes can have a greater impact than you ever imagined. 💛

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Reanna Berry — Jessica’s mom! Reanna shares the powerful story of her journey through colorectal cancer and what it looked like to say yes to faith during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

In this episode, Reanna talks honestly about her journey, the importance of listening to your body, and why getting the care you need — even when it’s uncomfortable — can truly save your life. Procedures like colonoscopies can be easy to put off, but Reanna’s story is a reminder that a little discomfort is worth it.

Jessica also shares what it was like to walk through a health crisis with someone she loves and how holding onto faith made all the difference.

This conversation is real, encouraging, and an important reminder to take care of your health while trusting God through life’s hardest moments.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alondra Gonzalez — former employee of Christ Chapel Galax, current interpreter for the Mount Rogers Health District, and wife — as she shares her deeply personal story of breaking free from the bondage of legalism and a controlling church environment.

Alondra opens up about what it was like to serve faithfully behind the scenes while wrestling with fear, pressure, and spiritual control. With honesty and courage, she walks us through the difficult decision to step away and how that obedience — though painful — led her into a healthier, more authentic relationship with the Lord.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned what they were taught, felt trapped by religious expectations, or wondered if choosing peace meant disappointing people. Alondra reminds us that we are capable of doing incredibly hard things. Obedience isn’t always easy, but when we trust that God goes with us wherever we go — in the good and the uncertain — we can walk forward knowing we will be okay no matter the outcome.

If you’ve ever needed permission to choose freedom, this episode is for you.

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