Faith Conversations Podcast
byJessica Cabrera
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The Faith Conversations Podcast brings people of faith to the table for honest, authentic conversations about personal faith journeys and what it is like to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus. Each episode highlights powerful testimonies, explores God’s character, and shares personal stories from the Christian experience — offering encouragement, hope, and advice for those who are curious, questioning, or struggling with their faith. Conversations cover topics such as finding peace, overcoming loneliness, facing health diagnoses, battling anxiety, healing from grief, strengthening relationships, surrendering control, and trusting God through uncertainty and life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re seeking...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 5 - Episode 78
Getting Right with God After 9/11: Karen Baker's Story of Faith at the Pentagon
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Karen Baker shares how surviving the attack on the Pentagon became the catalyst that led her to a saving faith in Jesus.Karen had been seeking God since childhood, but for years she thought following Him required choosing the right denomination, understanding religious rules, or fitting into a formal structure. Then 9/11 changed everything.Karen was working inside the Pentagon on September 11, only one corridor away from where American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. In the aftermath, her work in media relations brought her alongside people grieving unimaginable loss. She watched as...
Published: Sep 8, 2026Duration: 31m 24s
Season 5 - Episode 77
When Life Knocks You Down: Lauyren Lewton’s Story of God’s Faithfulness
What happens when life knocks you down and you realize you can’t get back up on your own?In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera talks with Lauyren Lewton about a faith journey that moved from seeing Christianity as a list of rules to discovering a life-changing relationship with Jesus.Lauyren found herself at her lowest point in life as a mom when she lost her marriage and her job in the same season. With no clear way out and a growing realization that she was not in control, she turned to...
Published: Sep 1, 2026Duration: 29m 36s
Season 5 - Episode 76
What Should I Do? When I Don't Know the Right Thing to Do
How do you make a wise decision when you genuinely don't know what the right thing to do is?In the final episode of the What Should I Do? series, Jessica Cabrera shares a personal story about planning a much-needed vacation during a season of financial uncertainty—and discovering that God cares about even the ordinary decisions we face.As Jessica and her husband prayed for wisdom, unexpected obstacles, disappointing news, and surprising generosity revealed something profound: God's guidance isn't always dramatic, but it is often deeply personal.If you've ever prayed, "Lord, I...
Published: Aug 25, 2026Duration: 29m 49s
Season 5 - Episode 75
What Should I Do? When Two Good Things Compete
How do you choose when both opportunities are good—but one calls you to seek God's kingdom first?In the second episode of the What Should I Do? series, Jessica Cabrera shares the unexpected story of two opportunities that collided at the exact same moment: a unique career opportunity and a ministry opportunity she had spent years praying God would provide.Neither opportunity was wrong. Both were meaningful.But through prayer, Scripture, and honest reflection, Jessica realized God wasn't simply asking her to choose between two good opportunities—He was inviting her to exam...
Published: Aug 18, 2026Duration: 32m 7s
Season 5 - Episode 74
What Should I Do? When I Want to Control the Outcome
What do you do when two good opportunities compete—but choosing one requires trusting God?In the first episode of the What Should I Do? series, Jessica Cabrera shares a deeply personal story about a decision involving her son's future that unexpectedly became a test of her own faith.When an exclusive football showcase conflicted with a long-awaited Young Life camp, Jessica found herself wrestling with a question many of us face: Do I really trust God to accomplish His purposes, or do I believe I need to control the outcome?Through the st...
Published: Aug 11, 2026Duration: 25m 19s
Season 5 - Episode 73
Restore. Rebuild. Rise: Kristen Stockton’s Journey (Replay)
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What happens when shame keeps you from drawing near to God—and how do you find your way back?In this replay of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Kristen Stockton, who shares her journey from striving and self-reliance to experiencing God’s restoring grace and love.After facing emotional, f...
Published: Aug 4, 2026Duration: 32m 53s
Season 5 - Episode 72
Spirit-Led Journey – Marissa Eyon (Replay)
In this replay from May 2025, Marissa shares how the Holy Spirit ignited a craving to level up her relationship with God and inspired the unscripted path her life has taken. Through illuminating encounters and tangible affirmations, Marissa’s journey testifies what happens when faith leads the way.
If you would like to know more about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in your life, you may read John 14:16-27.
Do you want a relationship with God too?
If you have never made the choice to accept God's offer – a gift, not by works – to be r...
Published: Jul 28, 2026Duration: 32m 9s
Season 5 - Episode 71
Is This All There Is? How God Redefined the Good Life for Matt Rampey (Replay)
What happens when the version of the “good life” you’re chasing leaves you empty? In this replay of Faith Conversations from January, Matt Rampey shares his honest journey from chasing pleasure, popularity, and freedom on his own terms to discovering the true freedom found in Jesus Christ. Matt's life was shaped by partying, unhealthy addictions, and a relentless pursuit of approval—until everything came crashing down. After losing his girlfriend, his best friend, and having a hidden addiction exposed, Matt hit rock bottom and began asking the deeper questions: Who am I? What am I chasin...
Published: Jul 21, 2026Duration: 32m 16s
Season 5 - Episode 70
Wrestling with Religion: Katie Hagan on Authentic Faith in a Hypocritical World (Replay)
In this replay of the Faith Conversations Podcast from October 2025, Katie Hagan opens up about growing up in church, wrestling with how much religious hypocrisy is out there, and learning what it truly means to walk in a personal, surrendered relationship with God. From her early baptism to adult struggles with doubt, Christian culture, and social justice, Katie shares a candid and compelling story of how faith in Jesus has shaped her identity and values.
What does the Bible say?
Micah 6:8 – What the Lord actually requires of us.
James 1:27 – What the Bible says relig...
Published: Jul 14, 2026Duration: 32m 22s
Season 5 - Episode 69
Summer 2026 Quick Update
In this special summer update, Jessica Cabrera shares why Faith Conversations Podcast is taking a short recording break, what listeners can expect over the coming weeks, and how God continues to work through every season of life. Learn why four unforgettable replay episodes can strengthen your faith, hear about exclusive guest update reels, and get a preview of three new solo episodes exploring the question, 'What should I do?' This encouraging update reminds listeners that remembering God's faithfulness can anchor us during seasons of uncertainty and deepen our relationship with Jesus.
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Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 7m 8s
Season 5 - Episode 68
Pursued by Grace: Rosana Berquist’s Journey from Religion to Relationship
What happens when you know about God but have never experienced a relationship with Him? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Rosana Berquist, who shares her powerful journey from religious tradition to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Raised in a large Catholic family in Peru, Rosana learned moral values and religious practices but did not understand the Gospel or her need for a Savior. After moving to the United States, God used Christian friendships, personal heartbreak, and a life-changing encounter with His presence to reveal her sin, His grace, and the power of forgiveness...
Published: Jul 7, 2026Duration: 30m 44s
Season 5 - Episode 67
From Rebellion to Relationship: Michelle Dillard’s Story of God’s Grace
What happens when you stop running from God and begin searching for Him with your whole heart? In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Michelle Dillard, Women's Ministry Director at Burke Community Church. Michelle shares how a childhood prayer, seasons of rebellion, her father's stroke, the 2008 housing crash, and ultimately God's grace drew her into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Through Scripture, confession, and the work of the Holy Spirit, Michelle discovered peace, joy, and purpose. Today she leads women toward Christ and reminds us that when we seek God with all our hearts, we...
Published: Jun 30, 2026Duration: 32m 47s
Season 5 - Episode 66
When God Writes a Different Story: Tiffany Royce on Trusting God's Plan
How do you trust God when life unfolds differently than you imagined?
In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Tiffany Royce, who shares how God faithfully guided her from simply believing in Him to experiencing a personal relationship with Him.
As Tiffany grew in her faith, God's Word and the Holy Spirit became a compass that directed her life. Through seasons of disappointment, unanswered prayers, infertility, and waiting, Tiffany learned that God's plans are often different than our own—but always good.
God eventually grew Tiffany's family through adoption, br...
Published: Jun 23, 2026Duration: 29m 22s
Season 5 - Episode 65
From Despair to Purpose: How Jesus Transformed Michelle Burton’s Life
How can Jesus transform a life marked by loss, addiction, trauma, and despair?In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Michelle Burton, massage therapist at NOVA Body Mechanics, who shares her remarkable journey from a childhood filled with loss, instability, abuse, and addiction to a life transformed by the love, truth, and purpose found in Jesus Christ.After losing her mother at just three years old and growing up in a home marked by chaos and brokenness, Michelle spent years searching for meaning and belonging. Although she encountered Christianity at various...
Published: Jun 16, 2026Duration: 31m 37s
Season 5 - Episode 64
Hope in the Hard Places: Marcella Oakley’s Story of Faith, Love, and Perspective
How do you find hope when life feels dark?In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews Marcella Oakley, a former detective, hostage negotiator, wife, mother, and friend of Rachel Noonan from the first episode of Faith Conversations.Marcella shares how her grandmother helped her understand the importance of a personal relationship with God, how God carried her through her daughter's diagnosis with Cystic Fibrosis, and how she witnessed God's love through the loss of her mother. Marcella also shares a unique perspective on the existence of good and evil in the...
Published: Jun 9, 2026Duration: 32m 4s
Season 5 - Episode 63
More Than Going to Church: How Baby Steps of Faith Changed Jan Smith’s Life.
In this heartfelt episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera interviews her mother, Jan Smith, about her journey from growing up in church, to drifting away from God, and ultimately rediscovering a personal relationship with Jesus.Jan shares how, even during seasons when she was not living for God, she could still see His protection and guidance in her life.A life-changing Walk to Emmaus retreat helped open her eyes to the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus, and over time, Jan grew in faith through mentorship, prayer, and daily friendship with God.<...
Published: Jun 2, 2026Duration: 29m 55s
Season 5 - Episode 62
A Changed Perspective: How Walking with God Transforms the Way We See Life
How does a relationship with God change the way we see life?In this solo episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera reflects on the powerful perspective shifts revealed through the stories shared over the past year of the podcast.Time and time again, people who encountered God experienced transformation—not just in their circumstances, but in how they viewed life itself.This episode explores how walking with God changes us from fear to peace, anxiety to trust, emptiness to purpose, and spiritual blindness to clarity.Drawing from stories shared by...
Published: May 26, 2026Duration: 27m 18s
Season 5 - Episode 61
More Than Survival: Finding Purpose Through Faith in God
What does it really mean to live your best life?In this solo episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera explores what it means to move beyond merely surviving and begin living the abundant life God designed us for.Our culture tells us to seek comfort, control, and self-satisfaction—but God calls us to something greater: a life of faith, surrender, and purpose. Jessica shares how true fulfillment comes not from living life on our own terms, but from living in alignment with the One who created us.Drawing from Hebrews 11—the “faith...
Published: May 19, 2026Duration: 32m 44s
Season 5 - Episode 60
Is God Really in Control? Understanding the Providence of God
Is God really in control of what’s happening in your life?In this episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, Jessica Cabrera revisits Pastor Marty Baker’s story and reflects on the providence of God—the truth that God is actively involved in His creation, guiding all events to accomplish His purpose.Through personal testimony and reflection, Jessica shares how God has orchestrated the details of her life in ways that could only be intentional.This episode is an invitation to look back on your life and recognize how God has been at work—a...
Published: May 12, 2026Duration: 28m 1s
Season 5 - Episode 59
God is still good—even when life is hard.
What do you do when life feels overwhelming—and your faith feels weak?In this deeply personal solo episode, Jessica Cabrera shares a vulnerable look behind the scenes of the past year of podcasting. While powerful testimonies have been shared, she opens up about the difficult personal challenges she has faced.In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode explores where we find true mental strength when life feels chaotic. Jessica reflects on how fixing our eyes on Jesus changes our perspective, even when circumstances don’t change.This episode is an enco...
Published: May 5, 2026Duration: 31m 25s