Hey y'all!! I'm so happy to say that I am finally back on the podcast!! It's been a very long, and also very unexpected, break from all things Stay Salty. If you haven't caught up on everything that has been going on and why I took the break, feel free to catch the update here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DICfZPfyKC1/?hl=en&img_index=1

That being said, I am so excited to finally post this episode that was meant to be published back in January. Moving forward, I may not be posting every single month as I am also now a senior in college, but I still intend to pour my heart into this project, and I'm not planning on quitting anytime soon.

Now on to the episode! I had the absolute pleasure of talking with one of my good friends Paige Beville. She is a recent graduate from the University of Alabama majoring in Music Therapy. Her story of figuring out life as a Christian college student is so special and impactful!

The major topics we cover include:

- Wanting "the college experience" vs finding yourself through faith in God

- Being a leader vs. being a follower

- Defining discipleship and how we can make disciples as college students

- Paige's call to ministry and how to stay in tune with your spiritual calling

- How to use your testimony, even the "uninteresting" ones, for God's glory

- And so much more!

A couple of things to keep in mind as you're listening:

- This episode was recorded in July 2024. Now that it is June 2025, consider how some timeline things and original podcast plans may be a lot different!

- I just have to mention that Paige and her *boyfriend at the time* Preston are now ENGAGED!! I am so happy for them and can't wait to see how God uses their marriage. If you have a second, go congratulate them!

- You don't have to be a college student to relate to a lot of these topics! They can also apply to any stage in life!

Follow us on social media!

Stay Salty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staysalty.podcast/

Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmimi22/

Paige's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/paigebeville/?hl=en

Stay Salty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuHhN77IIimCROdoXasRLBg

A special thank you to all these awesome people who help make this podcast happen!

Videography: That Sounds Fun Network (inquiries for studio rentals here!) https://www.instagram.com/tsfnetwork/?hl=en

Music: Ahmad Alexander & Lauren Powell

Photography/Cover Art: Lizzie Chladek (inquiries here!) https://www.instagram.com/lzzrynn/

Mentoring: Amanda Mazzo & That Sounds Fun Network

Welcome back to another episode of the Stay Salty Podcast! I am so excited to share the last episode of 2024 with you guys today!

Today I am talking with my Young Life mentor Sha'terika Perkins. She has an incredible story about how she found Jesus and her battle with depression. I hope she impacts you just as much as she has impacted me!

Trigger warning: this podcast episode includes topics of suicidal ideation and depression. If this topic causes distress, I would recommend listening to a different episode or another faith-based podcast. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Topics of this episode include:

- How Sha'terika became a Christian during her college years and the challenges of it

- How she has battled and endured depression as a Christian

- The idea and theology behind suffering as a Christian

- How we as Christians can share the Gospel with someone who is battling with their mental health

- And so much more!

Follow us on social media!

Stay Salty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staysalty.podcast/

Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmimi22/

Stay Salty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuHhN77IIimCROdoXasRLBg

A special thank you to all these awesome people who help make this podcast happen!

Videography: Eliza Portalski Photography (inquiries here!) https://www.instagram.com/elizaportalski_photography/

Music: Ahmad Alexander & Lauren Powell

Photography/Cover Art: Lizzie Chladek (inquiries here!) https://www.instagram.com/lzzrynn/

Mentoring: Amanda Mazzo & That Sounds Fun Network

Welcome back to another episode of the Stay Salty Podcast! I am so excited to be sharing another NEW SERIES with you guys today!!

This new series is called "A Little Pinch of Salt." For each episode, I will be sharing parts of my testimony and life story and diving deeper into what I've learned from everything! This first episode is a general overview of what I have been through, how I have seen God through it all, and what I have learned from it.

Topics include:

- How to still see God and follow God through the unknown

- How to use anxiety as a tool for your life and God's glory

- How to never give up trust in the Lord when things get hard

- And so much more!!

Follow us on social media!

Stay Salty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staysalty.podcast/

Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmimi22/

Stay Salty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuHhN77IIimCROdoXasRLBg

A special thank you to all these awesome people who help make this podcast happen!

Videography: Eliza Portalski Photography (inquiries here!) https://www.instagram.com/elizaportalski_photography/

Music: Ahmad Alexander & Lauren Powell

Photography/Cover Art: Lizzie Chladek (inquiries here!) https://www.instagram.com/lzzrynn/

Mentoring: Amanda Mazzo & That Sounds Fun Network