Guided Steps en Copyright © 2024 Anderson University | All rights reserved "Guided Steps" is a heartfelt podcast designed to meet young adults where they are in their faith journey, especially during seasons of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Through honest conversations, scripture-based encouragement, and relatable stories, Guided Steps seeks to inspire, uplift, and remind listeners that they are never alone. Whether grappling with life’s big questions or simply yearning for hope, this podcast offers guidance and grace to help young women rediscover their faith and walk boldly in God’s love. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fa709918-1482-11f0-b181-03ebf3826a15/image/f46d1e501bd94b0890bdc69955784147.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Guided Steps no episodic Sarah Powell "Guided Steps" is a heartfelt podcast designed to meet young adults where they are in their faith journey, especially during seasons of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Through honest conversations, scripture-based encouragement, and relatable stories, Guided Steps seeks to inspire, uplift, and remind listeners that they are never alone. Whether grappling with life’s big questions or simply yearning for hope, this podcast offers guidance and grace to help young women rediscover their faith and walk boldly in God’s love. "Guided Steps" is a heartfelt podcast designed to meet young adults where they are in their faith journey, especially during seasons of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Through honest conversations, scripture-based encouragement, and relatable stories, Guided Steps seeks to inspire, uplift, and remind listeners that they are never alone. Whether grappling with life’s big questions or simply yearning for hope, this podcast offers guidance and grace to help young women rediscover their faith and walk boldly in God’s love.

]]> Sarah Powell sarahpowell729@gmail.com How To Not Seem Better Than Other Christians and Self-Righteousness Ever catch yourself comparing your faith to someone else’s? In this episode, we sit down with Kennedy Gooding for a real and honest conversation about the subtle ways self-righteousness can creep into our lives as believers. Together, we unpack what it means to walk in humility, reflect Christ without judgment, and resist the urge to seem "better" than other Christians. Whether you're new to the faith or have been following Jesus for years, this episode will challenge and encourage you to check your heart and love others well. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:18:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell Ever catch yourself comparing your faith to someone else’s? In this episode, we sit down with Kennedy Gooding for a real and honest conversation about the subtle ways self-righteousness can creep into our lives as believers. Together, we unpack what it means to walk in humility, reflect Christ without judgment, and resist the urge to seem "better" than other Christians. Whether you're new to the faith or have been following Jesus for years, this episode will challenge and encourage you to check your heart and love others well. Ever catch yourself comparing your faith to someone else’s? In this episode, we sit down with Kennedy Gooding for a real and honest conversation about the subtle ways self-righteousness can creep into our lives as believers. Together, we unpack what it means to walk in humility, reflect Christ without judgment, and resist the urge to seem "better" than other Christians. Whether you're new to the faith or have been following Jesus for years, this episode will challenge and encourage you to check your heart and love others well.


]]> 1248 no Finding Joy in the Midst of Change & Struggles Life is full of unexpected twists and seasons of change, uncertainty, and even deep struggles. But how do we hold onto joy when everything around us feels unstable? In this episode, we sit down with Addie Harrison to explore what it means to find lasting joy, even in the hardest moments. If you're navigating a season of uncertainty or simply longing for a deeper sense of joy, this conversation is for you! Tune in, be encouraged, and discover the unshakable joy that comes from trusting God in every season. You're never alone in your struggles. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell Life is full of unexpected twists and seasons of change, uncertainty, and even deep struggles. But how do we hold onto joy when everything around us feels unstable? In this episode, we sit down with Addie Harrison to explore what it means to find lasting joy, even in the hardest moments. If you're navigating a season of uncertainty or simply longing for a deeper sense of joy, this conversation is for you! Tune in, be encouraged, and discover the unshakable joy that comes from trusting God in every season. You're never alone in your struggles. Life is full of unexpected twists and seasons of change, uncertainty, and even deep struggles. But how do we hold onto joy when everything around us feels unstable? In this episode, we sit down with Addie Harrison to explore what it means to find lasting joy, even in the hardest moments.

If you're navigating a season of uncertainty or simply longing for a deeper sense of joy, this conversation is for you! Tune in, be encouraged, and discover the unshakable joy that comes from trusting God in every season.

You're never alone in your struggles.


]]> 1607 no Navigating College as a Christian College can be an exciting yet challenging season, full of new experiences, pressures, and opportunities. As believers, how do we stand firm in our faith when faced with academic stress, social influences, and moments of doubt? In this episode, we sit down with our special guest, Rachel Johnson, to discuss what it truly means to stay rooted in Christ during college. Rachel shares her personal journey of seeking the Lord amidst the busyness of college life, the lessons God has taught her along the way, and practical ways to grow spiritually on campus. Whether you’re a freshman just starting out or a senior preparing for the next chapter, this conversation will encourage and equip you to walk boldly in your faith. Seek God wholeheartedly, no matter where your college journey takes you! Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:04:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell College can be an exciting yet challenging season, full of new experiences, pressures, and opportunities. As believers, how do we stand firm in our faith when faced with academic stress, social influences, and moments of doubt? In this episode, we sit down with our special guest, Rachel Johnson, to discuss what it truly means to stay rooted in Christ during college. Rachel shares her personal journey of seeking the Lord amidst the busyness of college life, the lessons God has taught her along the way, and practical ways to grow spiritually on campus. Whether you’re a freshman just starting out or a senior preparing for the next chapter, this conversation will encourage and equip you to walk boldly in your faith. Seek God wholeheartedly, no matter where your college journey takes you! College can be an exciting yet challenging season, full of new experiences, pressures, and opportunities. As believers, how do we stand firm in our faith when faced with academic stress, social influences, and moments of doubt? In this episode, we sit down with our special guest, Rachel Johnson, to discuss what it truly means to stay rooted in Christ during college.

Rachel shares her personal journey of seeking the Lord amidst the busyness of college life, the lessons God has taught her along the way, and practical ways to grow spiritually on campus. Whether you’re a freshman just starting out or a senior preparing for the next chapter, this conversation will encourage and equip you to walk boldly in your faith.

Seek God wholeheartedly, no matter where your college journey takes you!


]]> 1375 no The Power of Prayer: Why It Matters In this episode of Guided Steps, we dive deep into the heart of Christian faith and prayer. Why is prayer so important? How does it transform our relationship with God and shape our daily lives? Joining us is Myka Young, a passionate believer, who shares powerful insights on how prayer strengthens our faith, brings clarity in difficult times, and fuels the mission of the Church. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent in prayer or looking for ways to deepen your connection with God, this conversation will encourage and equip you to make prayer a vital part of your walk with Christ. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell In this episode of Guided Steps, we dive deep into the heart of Christian faith and prayer. Why is prayer so important? How does it transform our relationship with God and shape our daily lives? Joining us is Myka Young, a passionate believer, who shares powerful insights on how prayer strengthens our faith, brings clarity in difficult times, and fuels the mission of the Church. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent in prayer or looking for ways to deepen your connection with God, this conversation will encourage and equip you to make prayer a vital part of your walk with Christ. In this episode of Guided Steps, we dive deep into the heart of Christian faith and prayer. Why is prayer so important? How does it transform our relationship with God and shape our daily lives?

Joining us is Myka Young, a passionate believer, who shares powerful insights on how prayer strengthens our faith, brings clarity in difficult times, and fuels the mission of the Church.

Whether you're struggling to stay consistent in prayer or looking for ways to deepen your connection with God, this conversation will encourage and equip you to make prayer a vital part of your walk with Christ.

]]> 1158 no Hearing God: Listening to His Call with Haley West How do we know when God is speaking? What does it truly mean to listen to His voice and walk in our calling? In this episode, we sit down with Haley West to explore what it looks like to tune into God’s direction, discern His will, and step forward in faith. Whether you’re seeking clarity on your purpose, struggling with doubt, or just wondering how to hear God more clearly, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Join us as we dive into scripture, share personal testimonies, and unpack practical ways to cultivate a heart that listens and obeys. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on faith, calling, and the journey of following God’s voice. Say “yes” to God’s plan for your life! Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell How do we know when God is speaking? What does it truly mean to listen to His voice and walk in our calling? In this episode, we sit down with Haley West to explore what it looks like to tune into God’s direction, discern His will, and step forward in faith. Whether you’re seeking clarity on your purpose, struggling with doubt, or just wondering how to hear God more clearly, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Join us as we dive into scripture, share personal testimonies, and unpack practical ways to cultivate a heart that listens and obeys. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on faith, calling, and the journey of following God’s voice. Say “yes” to God’s plan for your life! How do we know when God is speaking? What does it truly mean to listen to His voice and walk in our calling? In this episode, we sit down with Haley West to explore what it looks like to tune into God’s direction, discern His will, and step forward in faith. Whether you’re seeking clarity on your purpose, struggling with doubt, or just wondering how to hear God more clearly, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

Join us as we dive into scripture, share personal testimonies, and unpack practical ways to cultivate a heart that listens and obeys. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on faith, calling, and the journey of following God’s voice.

Say “yes” to God’s plan for your life!

]]> 2903 Trusting God in Uncertain Times Life is full of unknowns, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the future seems uncertain. How do we trust God when doubt creeps in? In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Ella McGarity, a passionate speaker and faith mentor, as we explore what it means to rely on God even when the path ahead feels unclear. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about the future, this episode is for you. Be encouraged, God is faithful, even when we can’t see what’s next. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell Life is full of unknowns, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the future seems uncertain. How do we trust God when doubt creeps in? In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Ella McGarity, a passionate speaker and faith mentor, as we explore what it means to rely on God even when the path ahead feels unclear. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about the future, this episode is for you. Be encouraged, God is faithful, even when we can’t see what’s next. Life is full of unknowns, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the future seems uncertain. How do we trust God when doubt creeps in? In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Ella McGarity, a passionate speaker and faith mentor, as we explore what it means to rely on God even when the path ahead feels unclear.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about the future, this episode is for you. Be encouraged, God is faithful, even when we can’t see what’s next.

]]> 1433 Missions: Seeing Beyond the Borders In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the heart of missions why it’s essential for the church and why we often overlook the needs right in front of us. Are we too focused on global missions while missing the mission field in our own backyard? Joining us is Ruthie Ackerman, a passionate advocate for both local and international missions. Whether you're called to the nations or your own neighborhood, this episode will challenge you to rethink your role in the Great Commission. Sun, 18 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the heart of missions why it’s essential for the church and why we often overlook the needs right in front of us. Are we too focused on global missions while missing the mission field in our own backyard? Joining us is Ruthie Ackerman, a passionate advocate for both local and international missions. Whether you're called to the nations or your own neighborhood, this episode will challenge you to rethink your role in the Great Commission. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the heart of missions why it’s essential for the church and why we often overlook the needs right in front of us. Are we too focused on global missions while missing the mission field in our own backyard?

Joining us is Ruthie Ackerman, a passionate advocate for both local and international missions. Whether you're called to the nations or your own neighborhood, this episode will challenge you to rethink your role in the Great Commission.

]]> 1445 no Finding Your Worth & Identity in Christ with Sophie Joines In a world that constantly tells us who we should be, how do we truly find our worth in Christ? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sophie Joines to dive deep into what it means to root our identity in Jesus not in achievements, opinions, or circumstances. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or simply longing for a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Your worth isn’t earned, it’s given by the One who made you. Thu, 01 May 2025 20:45:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell In a world that constantly tells us who we should be, how do we truly find our worth in Christ? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sophie Joines to dive deep into what it means to root our identity in Jesus not in achievements, opinions, or circumstances. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or simply longing for a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Your worth isn’t earned, it’s given by the One who made you. In a world that constantly tells us who we should be, how do we truly find our worth in Christ? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sophie Joines to dive deep into what it means to root our identity in Jesus not in achievements, opinions, or circumstances.

Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or simply longing for a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

Your worth isn’t earned, it’s given by the One who made you.

]]> 1451 no Ins and outs of dating? Dating in college can be a rollercoaster, full of excitement, challenges, and big decisions. How do you balance relationships with academics, personal growth, and most importantly, your faith? In this episode, we're joined by special guest Darcy Pecorero, who brings wisdom and real-life experience to the conversation about Christian dating. Whether you’re single, dating, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and practical advice for navigating love, faith, and the future. Tune in for an encouraging, honest, and faith-filled discussion! Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:39:00 -0000 full Sarah Powell Dating in college can be a rollercoaster, full of excitement, challenges, and big decisions. How do you balance relationships with academics, personal growth, and most importantly, your faith? In this episode, we're joined by special guest Darcy Pecorero, who brings wisdom and real-life experience to the conversation about Christian dating. Whether you’re single, dating, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and practical advice for navigating love, faith, and the future. Tune in for an encouraging, honest, and faith-filled discussion! Dating in college can be a rollercoaster, full of excitement, challenges, and big decisions. How do you balance relationships with academics, personal growth, and most importantly, your faith? In this episode, we're joined by special guest Darcy Pecorero, who brings wisdom and real-life experience to the conversation about Christian dating.

Whether you’re single, dating, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and practical advice for navigating love, faith, and the future. Tune in for an encouraging, honest, and faith-filled discussion!

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