Divine Shenanigans Podcast

Brynn
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On Thursday of each week, we dive into God’s Word and figure out what it actually looks like in the wild—aka modern life. We talk about mindfulness, empathy, faith, failure, and finding joy even when everything feels like holy chaos. 

  1. Saturday Faith: Trusting God in the Silence

    1D AGO

    Saturday Faith: Trusting God in the Silence

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when nothing is happening… and God feels quiet? In this Holy Saturday episode of Divine Shenanigans, we step into the uncomfortable, often overlooked space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday—the in-between. Because if we’re honest… most of life doesn’t feel like a breakthrough or a breakdown. It feels like waiting. In this reflective and powerful episode, Brynn explores: ✨ What it meant for the disciples to sit in silence—not knowing Sunday was coming  ✨ How to hold onto hope when the promise feels buried  ✨ Why God does His deepest work underground  ✨ The truth that waiting seasons are not wasted seasons Through personal stories, real-life community struggles, and Scripture, we unpack what it looks like to trust God when He feels quiet—and how to stay grounded in faith when nothing seems to be moving. 📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 27:57–66Romans 8:24–25🎧 Song of the Week: “Sparrows Still Sing” by Brynn Elise A reminder that even in quiet seasons… life, faith, and hope are still alive. 📝 Holy Homework: Practice 10 minutes of stillness this week—no distractions, just you and God. And don’t miss our BONUS Easter episode:  🌅 “Resurrection Is Not Subtle” — because the story doesn’t end in silence. 💛 Join the Divine Shenanigans community where we keep the faith going all week long:  YouTube | Substack | Skool | Facebook Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    28 min
  2. Hosanna Until It Gets Hard | Palm Sunday Faith

    MAR 26

    Hosanna Until It Gets Hard | Palm Sunday Faith

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when we praise Jesus on Sunday… but feel confused by Monday? In this Holy Week episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about the tension of Palm Sunday through John 12:12–19 and the hard truth that the same crowd shouting “Hosanna!” later shouted “Crucify Him!” Oof. Humans stay human. This episode explores what happens when Jesus doesn’t meet our expectations, when faith feels shaky because God doesn’t “win” the way we thought He would, and why so many people wanted a political savior instead of a suffering one. We’re getting honest about disappointment with Jesus, unmet expectations, and the temptation to walk away when following Him gets uncomfortable. We’ll talk about how faith shifts when God’s plan looks slower, quieter, and harder than we imagined, and how Holy Week invites us into a deeper kind of trust — one that stays even when the parade ends and the road turns toward the cross. This episode includes a personal story, community reflections, Scripture, practical life application, Holy Homework, a closing prayer, and this week’s Song of the Week: Hosanna on Monday. If you’ve ever loved Jesus deeply but struggled when life didn’t go the way you hoped, this episode is for you. Scripture: John 12:12–19 Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    29 min
  3. Carrying Crosses We Didn’t Choose - Luke 9:23

    MAR 19

    Carrying Crosses We Didn’t Choose - Luke 9:23

    Send us Fan Mail Some crosses don’t come wrapped in purpose… they show up looking like inconvenience, frustration, and “this was NOT part of my plan.” In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, Brynn gets real about what Jesus meant in Luke 9:23—and why “take up your cross daily” is a lot less aesthetic and a lot more surrender than we’d like. We’re talking about the kind of obedience that doesn’t get applause.  The kind of surrender that costs your ego.  And the kind of growth that happens when you let go of needing to be right, in control, or understood. Through Scripture, personal storytelling, and some very honest “I wish I handled that better” moments, this episode explores: ✨ The difference between the crosses we create and the ones God actually asks us to carry  ✨ Why surrender often feels like loss before it feels like freedom  ✨ What it looks like to follow Jesus when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unseen  ✨ How to recognize when your ego is louder than your obedience  ✨ Real-life faith struggles (because we are not doing fake, polished Christianity here) You’ll also hear: 🎙️ A personal story about a pride-filled moment that turned into a surrender lesson  📞 Community confessions that will make you laugh and feel seen  📖 Biblical stories that bring cross-bearing into real-life perspective  📝 Holy Homework to help you lay down one thing you’ve been holding onto  🎶 Song of the Week: Garden Sweat — a raw reflection on faith that feels like showing up when nothing seems to be growing If you’ve ever thought: “God… this wasn’t what I signed up for.”  “I know what I should do… I just don’t want to.”  “Why does obedience feel so hard sometimes?” This episode is for you. 👉 Because sometimes the cross isn’t what’s happening around you…  it’s what God is asking you to release within you. 🎧 Listen now and join the Divine Shenanigans community—where we’re learning, laughing, and loving Jesus… one messy, honest step at a time. Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    23 min
  4. Repentance Without the Shame Spiral - Turning Back to God (Psalm 51)

    MAR 12

    Repentance Without the Shame Spiral - Turning Back to God (Psalm 51)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever apologized to God so many times that it felt like you were stuck in a spiritual apology loop? In this episode of the Divine Shenanigans Podcast, Brynn talks about what repentance actually means — and why it’s not supposed to send you into a shame spiral. Using Psalm 51 as the foundation, we explore the difference between conviction and condemnation, why shame keeps us stuck, and how repentance in the Bible is about turning toward God, not beating yourself up. You’ll hear a personal story about over-apologizing to God, relatable community experiences, and biblical examples of repentance that lead to restoration instead of humiliation. If you’ve ever felt like you disappointed God beyond repair, this episode will remind you of a freeing truth: Repentance is not self-hatred.  It’s simply turning back toward grace. Episode Highlights: • What repentance actually means in the Bible  • Why shame keeps us spiritually stuck  • Conviction vs condemnation (and how to tell the difference)  • Psalm 51 and David’s honest prayer of repentance  • The restoration stories of Peter and the Prodigal Son  • Practical ways to return to God without the shame spiral  • Holy Homework to help you reconnect with God honestly Song of the Week: Unlearn the Noise — Brynn Elise This episode is for anyone who has ever thought: "God must be disappointed in me." Spoiler alert: He’s not waiting to shame you.  He’s waiting to restore you. Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    24 min
  5. When the Wilderness Isn’t Aesthetic - Episode 32

    MAR 5

    When the Wilderness Isn’t Aesthetic - Episode 32

    Send us Fan Mail Not every wilderness season comes with golden lighting and inspirational background music. In this honest and lightly sarcastic episode of Divine Shenanigans, Brynn dives into Gospel of Matthew 4:1–11 and the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. What happens when you’re spiritually tired? When temptation sounds logical instead of evil? When faith feels harder than it used to? We’re talking about:  • Spiritual dehydration (yes, holy hangry is real)  • Why temptation often sounds reasonable  • How the enemy attacks identity first  • The difference between hunger and disobedience  • How Scripture fights lies when emotions are loud  • Why wilderness seasons aren’t punishment — they’re preparation If you’ve been feeling dry, delayed, or quietly discouraged — this episode is for you. ✨ Holy Homework: Identify one lie the wilderness has been whispering and replace it with truth. 🎵 Song of the Week: When the Wilderness Isn’t Aesthetic by Brynn Elise (played at the end of the episode). Full lyric video and all music available on YouTube under Brynn Elise Music. Join the conversation inside the Divine Shenanigans community and share this episode with someone walking through a desert season. You are not lost. You are being formed. Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    32 min
  6. What Are You Giving Up? | Lent Without Performance

    FEB 26

    What Are You Giving Up? | Lent Without Performance

    Send us Fan Mail So… what are you giving up for Lent? Chocolate? Social media? Your last ounce of patience? In this Lent kickoff episode of Divine Shenanigans, Brynn Whited unpacks what Lent actually is—and what it absolutely is not. Spoiler alert: it’s not a spiritual diet plan, a 40-day personality detox, or a holiness competition. With humor, honesty, and deeply grounding truth, Brynn explores: • Why Lent isn’t about performance (Matthew 6:16–18)  • What “Return to Me with all your heart” really means (Joel 2:12)  • The difference between giving something up and making room  • Fasting from habits that numb us (doom scrolling, comparison, perfectionism)  • How to add something holy instead of just subtracting sugar You’ll hear a personal story about the year Brynn gave up sugar and just became angrier (because apparently deprivation without devotion is not sanctification). Plus, community responses to what people are actually giving up this year—and a powerful reframe that might change how you approach the entire season. This episode includes: ✨ A practical Lent reset  ✨ “Holy Homework” to help you discern what God wants to remove—or restore  ✨ The Lent season song Hungry for Holy by Brynn Elise (played at the end of the episode) If you’re tired of religious pressure and ready for honest faith for real life, this episode will help you approach Lent with intention, intimacy, and a little holy humor. Because if we’re going to be hungry anyway… let’s hunger for holy. Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    30 min
  7. When Obedience Feels Inconvenient: Faith Talk

    FEB 19

    When Obedience Feels Inconvenient: Faith Talk

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 30: When Obedience Feels Inconvenient Divine Shenanigans with Brynn Whited Obedience sounds spiritual… until it messes with your comfort. In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about the kind of “yes” that disrupts your schedule, humbles your pride, and interrupts your perfectly curated plans. The kind of obedience that doesn’t come with applause, clarity, or a five-step guarantee. We dive into: ✨ Why obedience often feels uncomfortable  ✨ How fear disguises itself as “waiting for peace”  ✨ Real-life community stories of everyday courage  ✨ Biblical moments when God asked for a yes that hurt  ✨ Practical ways to practice obedience without spiraling From Abraham leaving everything familiar… to Jonah running the opposite direction… to Mary saying yes when it could’ve cost her reputation—Scripture reminds us that obedience has always required trust before explanation. And friend, if you’ve been delaying a yes because it feels inconvenient, this episode is for you. We also introduce this week’s Song of the Week: “Beneath The Dust” — a reminder that God meets us right in the messy, imperfect, obedience-in-progress places. The full version of the song plays at the end of the episode, so stick around. Obedience isn’t about being impressive.  It’s about being available. Let’s say yes—even when it’s inconvenient. Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    31 min
  8. Holy Interruptions: When God Ruins Your Plans

    FEB 12

    Holy Interruptions: When God Ruins Your Plans

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a perfectly good plan… and then God lovingly set it on fire? In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about holy interruptions — the unexpected detours, closed doors, delays, and reroutes that feel frustrating in the moment but later reveal God’s protection, preparation, and deeper purpose. Because let’s be honest:  We love God’s will… as long as it matches our calendar. But what happens when: The relationship endsThe opportunity falls throughThe timing stretches longer than expectedThe direction changes completelyIs it punishment?  Did we miss something?  Or is God establishing steps we can’t see yet? In this sermon-style episode, Brynn unpacks: ✨ Why we hate interruptions (and what they reveal about control)  ✨ Proverbs 16:9 and how God establishes our steps  ✨ Personal stories of plans that fell apart — and why that turned out to be mercy  ✨ Biblical examples of holy detours (Joseph, Moses, Jonah, Paul — and even Jesus)  ✨ Practical ways to live faithfully inside uncertainty  ✨ How to grieve a cancelled plan without losing trust in God  ✨ Why the haze doesn’t mean you’re alone This week’s Song of the Week is “Held In The Haze” by Brynn Elise — a reminder that even when clarity is missing, God’s presence isn’t. If you’re in a season where your life looks nothing like you planned, this episode is for you. 🌿 Join the Divine Shenanigans Community Want to go deeper? 💛 Join the FREE Divine Shenanigans Skool community for: Daily devotionalsMorning & evening prayersJournal promptsEpisode discussion guidesReal conversations about real life struggles📩 Follow @DivineShenanigans on Substack for posts that don’t always make it into the episodes + sign up for the free monthly newsletter. 👥 Join the Divine Shenanigans Squad on Facebook for community and encouragement. 📻 You can also catch Divine Shenanigans on the FaithPoints Broadcasting Network every Thursday at 10 AM & 2 PM EST. Download the FaithPoints 101 app for music, sermons, and inspiring podcast voices. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who’s standing in a detour right now. Sometimes the interruption isn’t the end of your plan. Sometimes it’s the beginning of God’s better one. Support the show 💬 Join the Community: 📌 Website: https://divineshenanigans.com 📌 Skool Community: Divine Shenanigans   This space is for:  ✅ encouragement that feels like a deep breath  ✅ Scripture that actually connects to real life  ✅ gentle growth (no hustle-faith allowed)  ✅ prayer + peace  ✅ laughter + honesty  ✅ support from people who get it You don’t have to clean yourself up to belong here. 📌 Facebook Group: Divine Shenanigans Squad – your judgment-free corner for faith, fun, and real talk 📌 Substack: @divineshenanigans 📌 YouTube: @divineshenaniganspodcast Support the Show - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/divineshenanigans 🎶 Also from Brynn: Check out my music – BrynnEliseMusic – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    32 min
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On Thursday of each week, we dive into God’s Word and figure out what it actually looks like in the wild—aka modern life. We talk about mindfulness, empathy, faith, failure, and finding joy even when everything feels like holy chaos. 

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  • Creator
    Brynn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Divine Shenanigans Podcast
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