Divine Shenanigans Podcast

Brynn Whited

Welcome to Divine Shenanigans, the Christian podcast where faith meets real life—with a whole lot of grace, humor, and honest storytelling along the way. Hosted by Brynn Whited, this weekly Christian podcast explores what it really means to follow Jesus in a messy world, through the lens of Scripture, spiritual growth, healing, and finding joy in the chaos. Expect authentic faith conversations, devotional reflections, biblical encouragement, and Christian comedy that reminds us God is in every little moment—even the awkward, hilarious, or downright ridiculous ones. Whether you're deconstructing, rebuilding, burned out on church, or just here for some holy laughter and relatable truth—you belong here.

  1. Faith in the Middle of the Mess - Episode 43

    2d ago

    Faith in the Middle of the Mess - Episode 43

    Send us Fan Mail What does faith look like when life is not calm, clean, organized, or emotionally convenient? In Episode 43 of Divine Shenanigans, Brynn Whited talks about having faith in the middle of the mess — not after everything is fixed, not after the storm settles, and not after your heart feels perfectly peaceful. This episode is for anyone walking through stress, uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, messy relationships, waiting seasons, or those “Lord, I am trying, but I am tired” moments. With Divine Shenanigans humor, real-life encouragement, and Scripture-filled teaching, Brynn walks through powerful Bible stories including Jesus calming the storm, Hagar in the wilderness, Elijah under the broom tree, Joseph’s long road from the pit to the palace, and Peter’s restoration after failure. Each story reminds us that God does not wait for life to look perfect before He shows up — He meets us right in the middle. This episode includes practical ways to trust God in everyday chaos, Holy Homework for the week, a closing prayer, and the Song of the Week: “Faith in the Middle of the Mess” by Brynn Elise. The full song plays at the end of the episode. You can also find Brynn Elise’s music, lyric videos, prayers, and devotionals on YouTube at the newly renamed channel: Brynn Elise: Worship & Words. Join the free Divine Shenanigans Skool Community for the new Daily Shenanigans Bible Study, and subscribe on Substack for the monthly newsletter. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    38 min
  2. The Myth of the Perfect Christian Personality

    May 14

    The Myth of the Perfect Christian Personality

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like being a “good Christian” means becoming quieter, calmer, less emotional, less messy… or just less you? In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, Brynn talks about the pressure to fit into the “perfect Christian personality” and why holiness is not the same thing as performance. Through humor, personal stories, community experiences, Scripture, and real-life faith conversations, this episode unpacks the difference between spiritual growth and personality suppression. We’ll talk about Peter’s impulsiveness, Paul’s intensity, David’s emotional honesty, Martha’s misunderstood personality, and the truth that God refines people—He doesn’t erase them. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” emotionally messy, awkward, loud, quiet, intense, anxious, sarcastic, sensitive, or just human… this episode is for you. Plus, Brynn shares the behind-the-scenes story behind this week’s Song of the Week: Holy Mess, Still Blessed by Brynn Elise, a reminder that you can still be healing, growing, messy, and deeply loved by God at the same time. The full song plays at the end of the episode. ✨ Join the FREE Divine Shenanigans Skool Community + Daily Shenanigans Bible Study (started May 1st, 2026 — you’re not too late!)  ✨ Subscribe to the monthly Substack newsletter  ✨ Watch lyric videos and music on Brynn Elise: Worship & Words on YouTube God bless you, my friend… and remember:  You do not have to become less yourself to become more faithful. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    39 min
  3. Letting Go Without A Dramatic Exit - Episode 41

    Apr 30

    Letting Go Without A Dramatic Exit - Episode 41

    Send us Fan Mail Letting go sounds spiritual… until you actually have to do it. In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about what it really looks like to release something (or someone) without the emotional speech, the closure you never got, or the dramatic exit you definitely rehearsed in your head. Because sometimes… God doesn’t call us to explain everything. Sometimes He calls us to quietly let go—and trust Him with what comes next. If you’ve ever:  • waited for closure that never came  • felt the need to explain your peace to everyone  • struggled to move forward without being understood This episode is for you. We’re diving into real-life moments, honest stories, and biblical truth to unpack what it means to:  ✨ release control  ✨ walk away without over-explaining  ✨ trust God in the silence  ✨ and find peace without a perfect ending We’ll walk through powerful Scripture, including: Ecclesiastes 3:6 — Knowing when it’s time to release Genesis 22 — Abraham letting go of control Exodus — Moses moving forward without explaining himself Luke 15 — Letting go with love (The Prodigal Son) Matthew 26 — Jesus surrendering in the garden Plus—this week’s Song of the Week: 🎶 Learning to Be Still – Brynn Elise (A reminder that God is still working… even when it’s quiet.) 👉 Subscribe on YouTube: Brynn Elise: Worship & Words 👉 Join the FREE Divine Shenanigans Skool Community ✨ Daily Shenanigans Bible Study starts May 1st, 2026! 👉 Subscribe on Substack: @DivineShenanigans for your monthly newsletter + encouragement ✨ REMINDER You don’t need a dramatic exit… to walk into a peaceful next chapter. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    23 min
  4. When Your Bible Is Dusty… but Your Heart Isn’t - Episode 40

    Apr 23

    When Your Bible Is Dusty… but Your Heart Isn’t - Episode 40

    Send us Fan Mail Let’s be real… Have you ever looked at your Bible and thought,  “Wow… we really don’t hang out like we used to…” 😅 But at the same time—you still love God.  You still think about Him.  You still talk to Him in random, real-life moments. So what does that mean for your faith? In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about those in-between seasons—the ones where your routine isn’t perfect, your consistency is a little messy, but your heart is still reaching for God. We’re diving into:  ✨ Letting go of guilt-driven faith  ✨ What Scripture actually says about connection with God  ✨ The truth behind inconsistency and spiritual growth  ✨ The thief on the cross and what it teaches us about real faith  ✨ How to reconnect with God without pressure  ✨ Simple, practical ways to start showing up again Because here’s the truth: God isn’t asking for perfection.  He’s responding to your heart. 💛 And don’t forget—stick around until the end of the episode for the full song:  “Still Showing Up” by Brynn Elise Now available on YouTube (Brynn Elise: Worship & Words) and streaming everywhere. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    28 min
  5. God Doesn’t Panic (But I Do) - Episode 39

    Apr 16

    God Doesn’t Panic (But I Do) - Episode 39

    Send us Fan Mail Ever had a moment where your brain went from “this is fine” to “everything is falling apart and I need to emotionally relocate”… in under 30 seconds? Yeah. Same. In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about what it looks like to trust a calm God… when your nervous system is doing the absolute most. Because while we’re over here overthinking, spiraling, and preparing for outcomes that haven’t even happened yet—God is steady, present, and completely unbothered. Through real-life stories, relatable humor, and powerful Scripture, this episode walks through how God shows up in the middle of storms, stress, and internal chaos—and how we can begin to live from a place of peace instead of panic. ✨ Inside this episode:  Why we panic when we feel out of control  The story of Jesus calming the storm (and why He was asleep 😅)  How anxiety shows up even when we’re close to God (hi, Martha)  What it actually means to trust God while you’re afraid  Practical ways to slow down your reactions and invite God into the moment  “Holy Homework” to help you break the panic cycle in real life 🎶 Song of the Week: Grace in the Madness – Brynn Elise (Full version plays at the end of the episode) Listen on the Brynn Elise: Worship & Words YouTube channel If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or just tired of your own thoughts… this episode is your reminder: 👉 You’re not crazy 👉 You’re human 👉 And God is still calm—even when you’re not 💛 Connect & Grow with the Divine Shenanigans Community: Join the conversation, share your story, and get encouragement for real-life faith. ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/DivineShenanigans 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    25 min
  6. Grace for the Overthinker | Real Life Faith

    Apr 9

    Grace for the Overthinker | Real Life Faith

    Send us Fan Mail Grace for the Emotionally Overreactive Love Jesus… but also cry in your car, overthink everything, and replay conversations from 2014? Yeah… same. In this episode of Divine Shenanigans, we’re talking about what it looks like to live with big feelings and still walk with God—without shame, without pretending, and without spiraling quite as dramatically. We dive into:  ✨ Why your emotions aren’t the enemy  ✨ How overthinking hijacks your peace  ✨ What Scripture actually says about anxious thoughts  ✨ Real-life ways to stop the spiral before it takes over  ✨ And how God’s grace meets you in the middle of your mess—not after you’ve cleaned it up Through relatable stories, honest moments, and Biblical truth, this episode is your reminder that you are not “too much” for God… even on your most emotionally chaotic day. Plus, this week’s Song of the Week: Grace for Real Life by Brynn Elise is included at the end of the episode—written for the messy, overthinking, real-life moments we all experience. 🎶 You can also find the lyric video on YouTube at:  Brynn Elise: Worship & Words 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    24 min
  7. Resurrection Is Not Subtle - Easter Bonus Episode

    Apr 5 ·  Bonus

    Resurrection Is Not Subtle - Easter Bonus Episode

    Send us Fan Mail Easter isn’t quiet… and resurrection is anything but subtle. In this special Divine Shenanigans bonus episode, we’re talking about the kind of hope that doesn’t break under pressure. The kind that survives Friday, waits through Saturday, and shows up loud on Sunday. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a heavy season—grieving, overwhelmed, dealing with family tension, or wondering if anything is actually changing—this episode is for you. We’re diving into: ✨ Why hope isn’t fragile  🪨 How the stone moved anyway (even when no one expected it)  💔 Why your worst day isn’t the final word  🔊 And how grace is louder than death With real-life stories, honest encouragement, Scripture, and practical ways to live this out in both good seasons and hard ones… this episode is a reminder that God is still moving—even when you can’t see it yet. 🎶 Song of the Day: “The Stone Rolled Away” by Brynn Elise The full version plays at the end of this episode. You can also find the lyric video on YouTube and stream it everywhere. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    14 min
  8. Saturday Faith: Trusting God in the Silence

    Apr 2

    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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    28 min

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Welcome to Divine Shenanigans, the Christian podcast where faith meets real life—with a whole lot of grace, humor, and honest storytelling along the way. Hosted by Brynn Whited, this weekly Christian podcast explores what it really means to follow Jesus in a messy world, through the lens of Scripture, spiritual growth, healing, and finding joy in the chaos. Expect authentic faith conversations, devotional reflections, biblical encouragement, and Christian comedy that reminds us God is in every little moment—even the awkward, hilarious, or downright ridiculous ones. Whether you're deconstructing, rebuilding, burned out on church, or just here for some holy laughter and relatable truth—you belong here.