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!

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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!

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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

Welcome back to another episode of the Stay Salty Podcast! I am so excited to share another great conversation with you today!

For this episode, I invited my friend Jaron to talk about the study abroad trip we took to Israel last year and what we learned about the conflict. We are not experts on this topic, but we learned some very eye opening and life changing things on this trip that I wanted to share here.

Topics include:

- Our favorite places from the trip and how they impacted our faith

- What we learned about the conflict from our experiences

- How we can view this topic from a Christian perspective

- And 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

Keep up with Jaron on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jaronmicahmusic/

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 starting a NEW SERIES with you guys today!

This new Twin Talks series is where my twin sister Lauren and I have authentic conversations about what we've learned from our life experiences so far. You'll hear from us every few months between regular episodes!

For this episode, Lauren and I talk through the advice we wish we knew as freshmen in college and what we have learned from our first two years! Topics include:

- How to navigate the physical & mental transition to a new place and chapter of life

- Dealing with heartbreak, Christian dating, and singleness

- How to grow in your faith and find a Christlike community

- How you can trust God and follow his will through career preparation and rejection

- 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

Keep up with Lauren on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/laurenelli22/

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 the second episode of the Stay Salty podcast!! I am so excited to be sharing my conversation with Mykayla Couchenour today!

Mykayla is one of my good friends I met through my church in Nashville. She just graduated from Vanderbilt University and is heading over to continue her training as a US Marine! Today, we are talking about what life is like for her as a young Christian woman in the military.

Topics include:

- How Mykayla keeps the faith in an environment where Christianity isn't as common

- A story of how she shared the Gospel to a fellow marine

- How leadership has been one of the most humbling experiences in Mykayla's life

- And 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

Keep up with Mykayla on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mykaylacouchenour/

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 to the very first episode of the Stay Salty podcast!! I am so excited to be sharing this journey with you, thank you for following along!

On today's episode, I have a conversation with my high school worship director Kyle Geyman as we talk about the heart behind modern worship leadership!

Topics include:

- Kyle's testimony/how God led him to becoming a worship leader

- The hardships of working in ministry and worship leadership

- Why heart posture matters as a worship leader

- The different opinions about modern worship music

- How different styles of worship music impact different people

- And 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

Keep up with Kyle on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/kyle_con_chile/

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

Hey guys! Welcome to the Stay Salty Podcast! If you're here, thank you for listening! Give my trailer a quick listen to see what my podcast is all about!

Throughout the season, we will be diving deep into the life stories and testimonies of others and how they have kept the faith during hard times. We will also be discussing corresponding theological topics! My goal for this podcast is to add a little bit of salty to your own life :)

Stay tuned for my first episode coming out in June! I'll be talking with Kyle Geyman about the heart behind modern worship! Hope you guys enjoy!

Credits:

Music: Ahmad Alexander & Lauren Powell

Videography: Eliza Portalski

Photography: Lizzie Chladek

Mentoring: Amanda Mazzo

My First Guests: Kyle Geyman (episode 1 in June) & Mykayla Couchenour (episode 2 in July)

Find the Stay Salty Pod on social media:

Instagram: @staysalty.podcast https://www.instagram.com/staysalty.podcast/

Facebook: @staysalty.podcast https://www.facebook.com/staysalty.podcast

Website: https://www.saltandlightnashville.com/home-1