Planted in Purpose Podcast

Sometimes, we carry things so quietly—hopes, hurts, questions we haven’t dared to speak aloud. But here, at the bench, you don’t have to have it all figured out. This space was made for real hearts and honest moments. 

Today’s reflection is a gentle pause—an invitation to breathe deep, lean in, and meet God right where you are. Rejection stings. Whether it’s a door that closed, an opportunity that slipped away, or a place you thoug...

FREE Guided Journal!

I’ve been holding this one close—and today, I finally get to share it with you.

I created something special for your quiet moments: The Garden Bench Guided Journal to Nourish Your Purpose is officially HERE—and it’s completely FREE.

This isn’t just a download—it’s a faith-filled space. Inside, you’ll find: *Thoughtful, scripture-rooted journal prompts *2 personal letters from me to you *Open space to reflect, w...

Something sacred has been quietly blooming… and today, I finally get to invite you in. Introducing The Garden Bench—a gentle space for honest heart-to-hearts. No script. No polish. Just real life and God’s quiet whispers in the middle of it all.

This isn’t a podcast. It’s a breath of fresh air for weary hearts. A soft landing for mamas juggling joy and exhaustion. A reminder that even here—folding laundry, wiping tears, holding it ...

What do you get when you mix a heart full of faith, a passport full of stamps, and a love for all things delicious? You get my dear friend Reyshelle—a fellow military spouse, foodie, and faithful traveler who truly lives out purpose wherever she lands.

In this lighthearted, honest and super practical conversation, Reyshelle talks about making temporary duty stations feel like home, her f...

I had the incredible honor of sitting down with Heather Salinas—a bold woman of faith, military spouse, homeschool mom of three boys, and living proof that God still saves.

In this powerful and UNEXPECTED GUEST EPISODE, Heather opens up about her journey from childhood trauma to being drawn into witchcraft, and how the loss of her newborn son became the moment that brought her to her knees—and into the ...

Sometimes the most unexpected seasons plant the deepest roots.

Today, I’m sharing something tender and real—just me and the Lord. Just us—talking through how this podcast came to be. From birthing newborn twins and caring for five little ones in January… to moving across the world to South Korea, four months later… to grieving the greatest loss I’ve ever known… This is the story behind the purpose.

No guests. No fluff. Just the...

This episode is deeply personal.

I finally sat down with my husband to walk through his faith journey—from church pews as a child, to wandering, wrestling, and finally returning home to the heart of God.

We talk about the in-between seasons, the quiet prayers that covered him, the moment he chose baptism after the birth of our third child, and how spiritual leadership is sh...

I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Mary Lane Montoya—a powerhouse military spouse, mama to one, digital marketing expert, seasoned entrepreneur, and the visionary behind The OCONUS Project.

Mary opens up about how a chaotic PCS, unexpected employment hurdles, and the daily juggle of motherhood became the very soil where God planted her purpose—and how The OCONUS Project grew from that sacred space. This episode is raw...

This episode has been burning on my heart, and I’m so grateful to finally share it with you.

We’re diving into how a woman’s words can shape, heal, or harm—in our marriages, our friendships, our parenting, and even the way we speak to ourselves behind closed doors. We’re opening the Word, confronting some hard truths, and breaking down how we can stop repeating the same harmful cycles.

Stick around ‘til the end— I’ll be sharing...

My husband, Terry, and I finally got a chance to sit down and share our story—our why behind military life, what it’s been like navigating faith and family through transition and service, and what legacy really means when you’re leading both on the battlefield and in the home. Terry is an IT Specialist in the U.S. Army, a graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Syste...

This first episode is straight from the heart. I’m sharing my why—the journey behind this podcast, the doors God opened through platforms like CNN, Military Families Magazine, and United on the Rok, and how those opportunities stirred something deeper in me: the need to tell my story fully, honestly, and in my own voice.

I’m beyond grateful for the honors I’ve received—and now, I’m walking in obedience by creating a space of my o...