In this episode, we’re tackling the reality of the "ruins" many of us face—whether it’s a struggling local economy, a faded Main Street, or a personal dream that’s hit a wall. But what looks like devastation isn’t the end of the story—it’s the starting point for rebuilding. Drawing from Isaiah 61:1-4, I’ll share why I see hope in the devastation—and how it begins with us.

Today, I felt this weight to talk about something specific: Where are you settling — with your dreams, your life, or even your walk with God? Do you believe what you’re living now is His best? I’ve been wrestling with that too—because even in good seasons, there’s this holy discontent whispering, ‘Don’t settle here. I’ve got more for you.’

If you’ve been following along with these first few episodes, I bet there’s a dream stirring—or maybe even exploding—inside you. Now that you’re gaining some clarity, you might be wondering, “What’s next? What do I do with this?” The answer is simple: take the next best step. Obedience is your way forward. What’s God telling you to do? What’s the next small action you can take toward that goal?

If you’ve been following along with these first few episodes, I bet there’s a dream stirring—or maybe even exploding—inside you. Now that you’re gaining some clarity, you might be wondering, “What’s next? What do I do with this?” The answer is simple: take the next best step. Obedience is your way forward. What’s God telling you to do? What’s the next small action you can take toward that goal?

In this episode, I want to help you uncover your unique purpose. God wants to use your passions, burdens, and unique giftings to impact the world. When you lean into that, what you do becomes more than just a job—it’s your ministry. And when you live that out, you impact the world around you in a beautiful way that reflects Him and brings light to the darkness.

Today, we’re diving into faith—that trust in God that ties right into knowing who we are in Him. Sometimes, though, we can get stuck in unbelief, doubting God can really come through for us personally, even if we think He might for others. That doubt is a lie the enemy uses to keep us from believing big.

Today we’re diving deep into the concept of identity and how it shapes our lives as believers. This episode is a wake-up call to stop clinging to old, false ideas about yourself that steal your peace and purpose. I invite you to see yourself as God does: purposefully created, inherently valuable, and equipped to impact the world.

We’re diving into the important topic of surrendering to the process. As we pursue the big dreams God has for us, it's essential to understand that His timing and methods might look different from what we expect. Last week, we talked about not limiting God in our dreams, but now we have to let go of control and trust in His plan.

Today I’m challenging you to stop limiting God and start dreaming bigger. This episode is all about taking action and trusting that it’s never too late to pursue your biggest dreams. Whether you’re just beginning to think about your purpose or you’re already on your journey but need a little encouragement, I hope this episode will inspire you to take that next step in faith.

In this first episode of Made Rural, I’m encouraging you to reignite your dreams and step into your God-given purpose. Recent years have brought interesting challenges, but this is a new era! it’s time to move beyond survival mode and begin dreaming again! This episode encourages you to reflect on the "what if" questions—what if your dreams could come true, even in a small town or rural area?