Homebody with Maddie

When you can't sleep

Depending on your different work stresses, relationship statuses, and life circumstances, every once in a while you find yourself experiencing disrupted sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a myriad of physical, emotional, and spiritual health issues which affect your daily life.
But what does the Bible say about sleep? What is God's desire and design for sleep? How can we improve it?
In this episode we'll be covering all that and more! I hope it helps you and inspires you to rest in who your Father is. 
Thanks for listening :)

When you need relationship advice (ft. Wade Wellborn)

In this episode of Homebody I sat down with my husband to discuss three things we've each learned and tried to implement in our three years of marriage. Whether you're single, newly married, or have been married for a long time, it's always nice to have some relationship tools in your tool belt, and we're presenting our go to advice for a healthy, thriving friendship in marriage!
As always, thank you so much for listening. :)

When you're drifting

I promised this episode long ago and I've finally come to deliver! The Christian walk is full of mountains and valleys, and a lot of just... in between. In this episode we'll be talking about what it feels like to drift, the difference between monotony and backsliding, and five tips (plus a few bonus tips!) to reignite the fire again.
I hope this episode helps you as you navigate the stabilizing periods of your faith. Thanks for listening :)

When you turn 25: 25 questions for 25 years (ft. Wade Wellborn)

Happy birthday to all my fellow August... I mean April babies out there! (IYKYK)
In this very special 25th birthday episode I invited my husband on to ask me 25 eclectic questions to represent my 25 years of living. It's definitely lighter and brighter than the usual topics and I hope it makes you smile!
Love you guys!

When you're looking for a healthy church

I know it can be daunting to get plugged into a new church, especially if you've recently been hurt by one. But whether you're new to the faith or have been a lifelong church-goer, finding a healthy church is essential to maturing spiritually and growing in your walk with God. Until several months ago, I didn't even know what truly defined a "healthy" church by biblical standards, so in this episode I want to give you six markers of a flourishing body so that you can at least have a baseline of what to look for in your quest.
Above all I encourage you to study this topic for yourself, don't just take my word for it! Some helpful resources and places to start are the book "Nine Marks of a Healthy Church" by Mark Dever, Ephesians 4, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Timothy 3, and 1 Peter 5. I pray the Lord gives you wisdom and insight as you study, and I'd love to hear the markers you find as well!
As always, thanks for listening. :)

When you've been hurt by the church

Many people experience some form of church hurt in their lives, with the severity of the hurt ranging anywhere from experiencing judgmental looks from congregants to falling under spiritual abuse at the hands of a pastor. But when these things happen, leaving us confused and heartbroken, what do we do?
In this episode of Homebody, we'll be talking about three things to keep in mind when you're working through church hurt, and how to find the courage to get back into the Body again. 
Thanks for listening :)

When you're not living your life with God

All of us, believers or not, have some type of relationship with God. A lot of how we operate in our daily lives is related to how we view God, how we speak of Him, and what we believe He wants from us.
In this episode of Homebody, we'll be discussing five categories of relationships to God, as well as markers to identify whether or not you fit into each category. Hopefully by revealing the wrong ways we view our lives with God, we'll be able to joyfully exhale and rest into the relationship He wanted all along.
Thanks for listening :)

When it's Good Friday

Hellllo everybody!
In the tenth episode of Homebody, recorded on Easter weekend, we'll be discussing Matthew 27:45-54 and some of the events leading up to the death of Jesus. My main goal is to inspire you to pay attention to intricate details in the Bible that others would usually gloss over, to encourage you to ask God all of your burning questions, and to reflect on the person you were before you met Jesus.
Thanks for listening :)

When you're ready to feel rested

Welcome to episode NINE of Homebody! 
We live in a busy world with busy jobs, busy schedules, and busy lives. But eventually all that busy-ness catches up to you and you find yourself looking for true rest. 
In this episode of Homebody, we'll be talking about what it looks like to start your Sabbath practice, the importance of having a Sabbath practice, and why God created the Sabbath for us. I'll also be giving you 10 tips to get yours going ASAP so that you can experience this hidden treasure for yourself.
Thank you for listening and I love you people!

When you're desperate for a sign

AKA the story behind my butterfly tattoo :)
Every once in a while you come to a crossroads- a place where the decision you make will affect the story of your life. In this episode, I'll be sharing a personal story of a time I cried out to the Lord for confirmation and the amazing way He answered. I'll also be sharing four tips to help you as you walk through your own time of decision making.
I hope this episode inspires you to seek the Lord more fervently and to have faith that He hears you.
Link of photos mentioned:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Y40KQfmHnTrQKGx59CC16GmNkT8JVcNg