55 | What One Year of Showing Up Taught Me About Focus, Consistency, and Trust (Plus a Giveaway!)

🎉 The podcast turns ONE this week! And I’m reflecting on everything this first year of podcasting has taught me about focus, momentum, grace, and learning to trust God in the unseen.

This episode is raw, real, and slightly raspy (hello, post-cold voice), but I knew I couldn’t let the one-year anniversary pass without showing up to share what this journey has meant to me. If you’re in a season of starting something new, trying to stay consistent with a project, or wondering if the small steps you're taking are actually making a difference, this episode will speak right to where you are.

Over the past 55 episodes, I’ve learned that clarity often comes after you take action, not always before. I’ve discovered how faithfulness over time builds momentum in ways motivation can’t. I’ve felt the quiet tension of creating something without visible results, and the deep peace that comes from trusting God with the outcomes I can’t measure. I’ve stumbled through perfectionism, embraced messy progress, and even learned that I kind of love the tech side of podcasting. But most of all, I’ve been reminded again and again that this work isn’t just something I do for others, it’s shaping me, too.

I’m also sharing a sneak peek into what’s coming next: a new workshop called Focus Modes Made Simple. This 1 hour workshop is designed to help you stop defaulting to distraction and start using your phone with intention. Focus Modes are one of the most overlooked features on your device, but when customized well, they can protect your time, support your spiritual rhythms, and help you stay fully present.

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