Kept

Eps 56: How Does Jesus Meet Us in Our Suffering? | Hebrews 4:15–16 (Finale)

In this finale episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra shares a powerful encouragement for anyone walking through suffering, weakness, or hardship: Jesus understands—and He draws near.
In Hebrews 4:15–16, we are reminded that Jesus is not distant from our pain. He is our faithful High Priest, One who has experienced the weight of human weakness and temptation, yet without sin. Because of this, we can come to Him with confidence, knowing that we will receive mercy and grace in our time of need.
In this episode, Tierra reminds us that we do not have to hide our struggles or clean ourselves up before coming to God. Instead, we are invited to draw near—just as we are.
In this episode we explore:
• What it means that Jesus is our faithful High Priest• How Jesus sympathizes with our suffering and weakness• Why we can approach God with confidence, not fear• How God gives mercy and grace in our time of need• Finding comfort, hope, and strength in Christ during hard seasons
Jesus is not detached from your pain—He is present in it. And because of who He is, you can come boldly to Him, trusting that He will meet you with compassion, help, and sustaining grace.
As we close out this season of Kept Podcast, may you be reminded that you are not alone, you are deeply understood, and you are fully invited into the presence of God.
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Eps 55: Why Your Relationship with God Feels Like Work (And How to Change It)

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra shares a powerful and often overlooked truth: God desires to be your closest friend.
Many believers approach their relationship with God from a place of striving—treating time with Him like a responsibility rather than a relationship. But what if intimacy with God was never meant to feel like work?
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to cultivate a “secret place” with God—a space where trust is built, love is experienced, and your relationship with Him becomes deeply personal and life-giving.
You’ll learn how to move from a works-based faith into a love-based relationship with God, where obedience flows from delight, not obligation.
In this episode we discuss:
• How to build a deeper relationship with God• What it means to cultivate a secret place with God• How to stop striving and start enjoying God• Moving from religious routine to real intimacy• How delighting in God transforms your faith• Why God desires friendship, not just performance
If your relationship with God has started to feel distant, dry, or like a routine, this episode will help you rediscover the joy, closeness, and sweetness of walking with Him.
God is not looking for perfection—He is inviting you into relationship.
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Eps 54: How Do You Trust Jesus When It Feels Risky? (ft. Elizabeth Woodson)

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra sits down with Elizabeth Woodson to talk about the reality of trusting Jesus—especially when it feels risky.
Trusting God is often talked about, but rarely do we acknowledge how vulnerable it can feel to place the things that matter most to us into His hands. Whether it’s relationships, calling, or the future we envisioned, surrender requires faith that stretches beyond what we can see or control.
In this conversation, we explore what it looks like to trust Jesus when the outcome is uncertain and why developing a bigger imagination of who God is and what He can do is essential for faith.
In this episode we discuss:
• Why trusting Jesus can feel risky and uncomfortable• What it means to surrender what matters most to God• How our limited perspective can restrict our faith• The importance of believing God can do more than we imagine• How to trust God beyond your resources, control, and understanding
God is not limited by what you see or what you have. When we begin to trust Him with what feels most costly, we open ourselves up to experience His power, faithfulness, and provision in ways we never expected.
If you’ve been struggling to trust God with something important, this episode will encourage you to release control and believe Him for more.
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Eps 53: How Does God Renew Our Strength When We Are Weary? | Isaiah 40

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra explores what Scripture teaches about weariness, hopelessness, and the renewing strength of God.
In Isaiah 40, the Israelites believed that God had forgotten them and was unaware of their suffering. But before addressing their circumstances, God first corrected their understanding of who He is.
Their discouragement had distorted their view of God’s character.
In this teaching, we explore how a right understanding of God restores hope and how the Lord renews the strength of those who feel exhausted, overlooked, or discouraged.
In this episode we discuss:
• Why spiritual weariness often begins with a distorted view of God• How God responds when His people feel forgotten• What Isaiah 40 teaches about the nature and power of God• How the Lord renews our strength when we are weary• Why hope is restored when we remember who God truly is
When life feels heavy and your strength is gone, God does not abandon you. Instead, He reminds you of His power, His faithfulness, and His unchanging character.
If you are walking through a season of exhaustion or discouragement, this episode will help you realign your perspective and find renewed strength in the God who never grows weary.
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Eps 52: How Do You Let God Be the Hero of Your Story? (ft. Morgan Kruger)

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra sits down with Morgan Kruger to talk about what it truly means to surrender to God and allow Him to be the hero of your story.
Many believers carry shame that quietly shapes how they relate to God—causing them to strive, hide, or resist fully surrendering. But Scripture reveals a different way. In John 16:33, Jesus reminds us that although we will face trouble in this world, we can have peace because He has already overcome it.
In this conversation, we explore how releasing control, confronting shame, and trusting God’s role in our story opens the door for healing, freedom, and lasting peace.
In this episode we discuss:
• Why God—not us—is meant to be the hero of our story• How shame can hinder surrender and spiritual growth• What John 16:33 teaches about trouble, peace, and victory in Christ• Practical, biblical ways to surrender to God• How God brings healing when we release control
Surrender is not about losing—it’s about trusting the One who has already overcome. When we let go of striving and allow God to lead, we begin to experience the peace and freedom that only He can give.
If you’ve struggled with shame, control, or trusting God in difficult seasons, this episode will encourage you to rest in His finished work and walk in the peace He promises.
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Eps 51: How Do You Walk by the Spirit Instead of the Flesh? Galatians 5

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra explores an important question many believers wrestle with: How do we discern whether our desires are coming from the flesh or the Holy Spirit?
In Galatians 5, Scripture clearly describes two competing influences within us—the desires of the flesh and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Understanding the difference is essential for anyone who wants to grow in spiritual maturity and walk in obedience to God.
In this teaching, Tierra discusses how believers can learn to recognize the difference between these two sources of desire and why the goal of the Christian life is not simply to follow our desires, but to submit them to God so He can shape them according to His will.
In this episode we explore:
• The two sources of desire within believers: the flesh and the Holy Spirit• How Galatians 5 helps us discern between them• Why following your feelings can sometimes lead you away from God’s will• The importance of submitting your desires to God• How the fruit of the Spirit reveals the life God is producing in us
God’s goal is not just behavior modification—He is transforming our hearts. As we walk by the Spirit and surrender our desires to Him, He reshapes them so that our lives begin to reflect His character and produce the fruit of the Spirit.
If you’ve ever struggled to know whether a desire is from God or your own flesh, this episode will give you biblical clarity and practical wisdom.
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Eps 50: How Do You Trust God for Who He Says He Is? | Proverbs 18:10 (ft. Tanya Godsey)

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra sits down with Tanya Godsey to talk about the importance of living in light of who God has revealed Himself to be. In Proverbs 18:10, Scripture says, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” But what does it actually look like to trust God as our refuge in real life—especially when circumstances feel uncertain or overwhelming?
In this conversation, we explore the complexity of believing God, the tension between what we know to be true and what we feel, and how learning to trust God’s character transforms the way we live. In this episode we discuss:
• What it means to live in light of God’s character
• How Proverbs 18:10 reveals God as our refuge and safety
• The challenges of truly believing God in difficult seasons
• What it looks like to trust God beyond feelings and circumstances
• How knowing who God is shapes our decisions, responses, and faith Trusting God is not always simple—it often requires surrender, renewal of the mind, and choosing truth over what we feel. But when we anchor ourselves in who God has revealed Himself to be, we find security, stability, and peace.
If you’ve ever struggled to trust God or wrestled with believing His promises in the middle of uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to run to Him as your strong tower.
 

Eps 49: How Do We Abide in Christ? Understanding John 15

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra explores one of the most important teachings Jesus gives His followers: abiding in Him.
In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the True Vine and invites His followers to remain connected to Him in order to bear lasting spiritual fruit. But what does it actually mean to abide in Christ? And how do we live that out in our everyday lives?
In this teaching, Tierra answers three essential questions:
• What does it mean to abide in Christ?• How do we practically abide in God?• Why is abiding necessary for spiritual growth and fruitfulness?
Abiding is more than a spiritual concept—it is the foundation of the Christian life. When we remain connected to Christ, we experience His life, His strength, and His transforming work within us.
If you’ve ever struggled to stay spiritually grounded or wondered how to grow deeper in your relationship with God, this episode will help you understand how abiding in Christ produces stability, intimacy with God, and lasting fruit.
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Eps 48: How Does God’s Grace Help Us Endure Hardship? (ft. Dr. Mekel Harris)

In this episode of Kept Podcast, Tierra sits down with Dr. Mekel Harris to explore the powerful truth that God’s grace is truly sufficient for us.
Many believers struggle with weakness, hardship, and seasons where they feel overwhelmed. But Scripture reveals a surprising reality: God often chooses to display His strength most clearly in our weakness.
Drawing from the truth found in 2 Corinthians 12, we discuss how God’s power is perfected in our limitations and why believers can actually rejoice in their weaknesses. When we stop striving to appear strong, we create space for God’s strength to be revealed in our lives.
In this conversation we explore:
• What it means that God’s grace is sufficient• Why weakness is not a failure in the Christian life• How God’s strength is perfected in our limitations• Practical wisdom for trusting God in seasons of hardship• How to walk through suffering with hope and confidence in God
If you are walking through a difficult season or feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances, this episode will remind you that your weakness is not the end of the story—it is often the place where God’s power becomes most visible.
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Eps 47: Emptying Ourselves Like Jesus: Humility, Obedience & God’s Agenda (Philippians 2)

What does it really mean to live a life abandoned to Christ? In this episode of the Kept Podcast, Tierra walks verse by verse through Philippians 2:5–13, unpacking the powerful example of humility demonstrated by Jesus. Together, we explore how Christ willingly emptied Himself, embraced obedience, and fully surrendered to God’s agenda—and what that means for us as believers today.
This conversation challenges us to rethink humility, not as weakness, but as a godly posture that leads to obedience, availability, and transformation. If you desire a deeper walk with Christ and want to understand what it looks like to lay down your own agenda for God’s will, this episode is for you.
✨ Topics covered:
• What biblical humility really looks like
• How Jesus modeled obedience through surrender
• Living a life fully abandoned to Christ
• Why emptying ourselves makes room for God’s purpose
 
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