Taking It Off-Topic
Taking It Off-Topic is a faith-based space for honest conversations about life, faith, and personal growth. I’m Amanda, and together with friends and guests, we share real experiences, encouragement, and humor while exploring life’s ups, downs, and lessons. Join us to laugh, reflect, and build a supportive community where honesty and faith guide the conversation. Let’s talk about it.
Episodes
In this solo episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I share a real-time reflection about the internal struggle of self-sabotaging the very growth and momentum I’ve been praying for. As I begin to see God moving in my life, I’m also confronting the fear, inconsistency, and resistance that can show up when it’s time to truly build. I share what it looks like to stay committed to the work, remain grounded in faith, and keep laying the foun...
In this bonus episode, Akosia and I continue the conversation by looking ahead to quarter two with expectation and faith. Building on our earlier reflection, we shift our focus toward what’s to come—holding onto the belief that God will continue to move in powerful and purposeful ways.
We talk about the tension between anticipation and trust, learning how to remain hopeful without trying to control the outcome. As we step into a new...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest, Akosia Robinson (CEO, Legacy Minded Parenting), and I pause to reflect on the first quarter of the year through a faith-filled lens. At the beginning of the year, we created a “bingo board”—a visual and intentional way to capture what we felt God placed on our hearts, trusting God to move in throughout the year.
Now, a few months in, we revisit that board and have an honest conversat...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by Kayla Dorrance, and we’re diving into a conversation that goes beyond brushing and flossing—oral health. We discuss common misconceptions about dental care and explore how oral health connects to overall wellness.
Together, we talk about hereditary dental traits, the importance of gum health, and how factors like diet, stress, pregnancy, and other life stages can affect your oral...
In this bonus podcast, Terikka discusses the importance of women in the second season of life, taking time to define who they are, embracing both their strengths and their struggles, and intentionally envisioning where they want to go in this new chapter.
Mobile App: The Clear School
Substack: Clear School for Messengers
Taking It Off-Topic is a faith-based space for honest conversations about life, gro...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by Terikka Faciane, MEd, founder of The Clear School, for a faith-filled conversation about what it really means to walk in your purpose. Together, we explore how to define purpose practically, debunk common misconceptions, and clarify the difference between your purpose and your gifts—and how they work together.
We talk honestly about what to do when you feel unsure about your call...
In this bonus episode, I build on the message from Treat It Like the First Day of School: Growing in Unfamiliar Spaces by exploring what new experiences and opportunities can awaken within us. When we approach unfamiliar spaces with curiosity instead of fear, we often uncover gifts, strengths, and perspectives we didn’t even know we had.
I also share a recent “first day of school” experience of my own—one that reminded me how powerf...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I explore how our earliest “first-time” experiences can remind us that growth doesn’t require perfection—just patience, practice, and trust. From fear and uncertainty to confidence and clarity, I reflect on how unfamiliar spaces often become the very places where we grow the most.
This episode is for anyone facing something new, feeling unsure of their next step, or needing encouragement to mo...
In this bonus clip, I share a surprise encounter with someone who knew our brother back in elementary school. What started as a random moment turned into a heartfelt reminder of how small—and sweet—the world can be. This unexpected connection warmed our hearts, and especially those of our parents.
Taking It Off-Topic is a faith-based space for honest conversations about life, growth, challenges, and t...
In this deeply personal episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my siblings and I share our journey of navigating grief after the loss of our brother. We reflect on our love for him, the memories that sustain us, and the waves of emotions that come with such a profound loss.
Grief is an inevitable part of life, and we all experience it in different ways. Through our conversation, we hope to provide a space of community, understanding, and e...
In this bonus episode, Lakesha and I discuss her inclusion of an outline for creating your prayer board in the book. Lakesha facilitates an annual Dream It Retreat where participants develop a vision and prayer board for the upcoming year. We discuss the importance and power of prayer boards.
Amazon: Butterfly Season
Instagram: Dreamitretreat
Instagram: Lakeshagatesdotcom
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In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by Lakesha Gates, author of Butterfly Season, for an honest conversation about seasons of growth, transformation, and personal evolution. We discuss the challenges of change, embracing discomfort, and trusting the process that shapes us into stronger, wiser, and more resilient people.
Lakesha shares insights from her book Butterfly Season, exploring how life’s transitions can feel u...
In this bonus episode, Akosia and I continue our discussion on limiting beliefs and the importance of honest communication with your children.
Website: Legacy Minded Parenting
Taking It Off-Topic is a faith-based space for honest conversations about life, growth, challenges, and the seasons that shape who we are.
If this conversation resonates with you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing. Join m...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Akosia Robinson, the CEO and founder of Legacy Minded Parenting, whose mission is to support single mothers in raising their children with love and joy through spiritual guidance—the path from healing, not hustle. We discuss how our choices as parents today can influence the character, faith, and future of our children, and why intentional parenting calls for reflection, consistency,...
We're back for another season. Let's take a second to catch up and provide some information on what's to come.
Butterfly Season by Lakesha Gates
Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts Woman Evolve
Taking It Off-Topic is a faith-based space for honest conversations about life, growth, challenges, and the seasons that shape who we are.
If this conversation resonates with you, consider liking, subscribi...
As we close out this first season, I want to pause and say... thank you.
This episode isn’t packed with conversation or interviews—just an honest moment from my heart to yours. Whether you listened to one episode or all of them, shared the podcast with a friend, or sat with the truths we unpacked, this space wouldn’t be what it is without you.
This season was about more than just talking. It was about showing up in faith. Holding sp...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I sit down with LaTanya Cole, RN, author of Reclaiming Me: A Journey to Recovery and Redemption, for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, healing, and hope.
LaTanya shares her personal story of how upbringing challenges, heartbreak, abandonment, and the stress of being a single mother created a fertile ground for her spiral into opioid addiction. She recounts the struggles she faced,...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Melisaa and I talk about the importance of taking time to recharge—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We explore why rest isn’t a luxury, but a necessary part of living intentionally, maintaining balance, and showing up fully in our lives and relationships.
We discuss the challenges of setting boundaries, letting go of guilt, and creating space for yourself in a world that oft...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Rachel and I have an honest conversation about motherhood and the realities behind the journey. We discuss the common misconception that motherhood will happen “whenever you’re ready,” and why the pathway to becoming a mother is often not as straightforward as we were led to believe.
We talk about the emotional challenges, the waiting, and the unexpected turns along the way, as well a...
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Genny and I discuss prioritizing your health and recognizing movement as a gift, especially as we grow older.
We talk about how fitness begins to shift with age—becoming less about appearance and more about long-term strength, mobility, and range of motion. This conversation highlights the importance of caring for our bodies so we can continue to show up for everyday tasks, responsibi...
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