Built by the Father

Built by the Father
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Built by the Father is a weekly Christian podcast for Christian women navigating transition, identity, and loneliness in their late 20s and 30s. If you’re in a space where you feel like God is tearing down the life you thought you would have — this podcast is for you. I’m your host, Gabby Thorne-  walking through navigating purity & singleness, friendship shifts, and staying rooted instead of rushed by my timeline. This show is about: • redefining home • navigating singleness and purpose • redefining your friendships in your 20s and 30s Because sometimes the Father doesn’t move you somewhere new, He will rebuild your faith in your waiting season. "And may the Lord turn that waiting season into a home that the Lord builds." If you want to support this work and help it grow, every gift is greatly appreciated. VENMO: @builtbythefather https://www.venmo.com/u/builtbythefather ABOUT THE HOST Gabby Thorne, the host of Built by the Father, resides in the Rockingham County, Virginia. After graduating from (JMU) James Madison University, she felt the Lord pulling her to stay in her college town. This is where her own rebuilding season began. Through honest conversations and guest interviews, Gabby encourages women to walk confidently in their identity, calling, purity, and obedience to the Lord.

Episodes

  1. Apr 28

    When I Want to Leave My Job, Want Kids, and Feel Behind — But God Still Has Me Here

    Do you feel stuck at a job you’ve outgrown? Are you longing for kids, a new season, or a life that looks different than the one you’re living right now? If you’re in a waiting season and wondering why God still has you here, this episode is for you. In this episode, Gabby shares 5 truths that help believers stay grounded when they want to leave a job, feel behind in life, or don’t understand the purpose of their current season. You’ll learn how to find joy at work, trust God’s timing, and see purpose in the place you’re ready to leave. If you’re navigating a college transition, career frustration, wanting motherhood, feeling behind, or questioning your purpose, tune in. This episode will help you stop despising the season you’re in and start seeing what God may be doing through it. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23- 24 SUPPORT THIS PODCASTIf you want to support this work and help it grow, here’s a way to help!Venmo: @builtbythefatherhttps://www.venmo.com/u/builtbythefather Whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly subscription, your support helps keep these conversations going.

    15 min

  2. Apr 8

    The Idolatry of Success: Why You Feel Behind in Your Career, Why We Keep Chasing Money, & What God Is Actually Asking of You & Your Career

    Why do you feel behind… even when you’re doing everything “right”? “Who told us that this is what success is supposed to look like?” “Am I in the career that the Lord wants me to be in?”In this episode, I bring on a few special guests- Trent Pace, Kathryn Tucker, Ebenezer, & Paige Condrey. We’re breaking down the quiet pressure so many of us live in at our current age—the pressure to always be doing more, building faster, and becoming “successful.”  But what if the issue isn’t our discipline.. what if it’s our definition of success? This conversation challenges the way we look at productivity, waiting seasons, and what it actually means to trust the Lord with our life- including our careers.  Because it’s possible to say we trust Him—and still live like everything depends on us. If you’ve been: Feeling behind in life Questioning what’s next for your career  Not trusting the Lord’s will with your career and college timeline at your age this episode will meet you there. You’ll walk away rethinking what you’re chasing, why you’re chasing it, and whether it’s actually aligned with what the Lord is asking of you. 🎙️ Press play if you're ready to stop striving and start seeing your season differently. 👉 Follow/Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation. GIVING YOUR SUPPORT If you want to support this work and help it grow, here’s a way to help. Venmo: @builtbythefather https://www.venmo.com/u/builtbythefather Whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly subscription, your support helps keep these conversations going.

    41 min

  3. Mar 20

    The Waiting Season | Unanswered Prayers, Doubting God & Worrying about What's Next

    The waiting season is rough. Over these last 5 years, I have had homes, dreams, and places and spaces that have not happened yet. In my current waiting season, I have been struggling with trusting God but most importantly- trusting God’s timing.  The thing about it is, I’m not alone. If you have been:Waiting year after year and it hasn’t happened yet Praying and God still hasn’t answered the prayer Doubting that God sees and has a plan for your life.  Listen to the FULL episode! If this podcast encouraged you in any way, I would love to hear from you! IG: @theveggab If you would like to support this podcast, your gift is deeply appreciated. I pray the Lord returns it to you in joy! GIVE A GIFT @builtbythefather@gabbythorne20

    22 min

  4. Mar 17

    Trusting God When the Next 3 Months Feels Uncertain | “Lord, What is Going On?”

    You have no idea what the next three months of your life will look like? You are not alone.  This episode is for trusting God when you don’t know the future. For the moments when you know God is faithful — but trusting Him still feels really hard. If you’re in a place where you’re struggling to surrender your plans, release control, or trust God with your future, this conversation is for you. If you are in a season of waiting, navigating unknowns, or learning how to trust God in uncertain seasons, I pray this episode brings you peace and encouragement. If this podcast encouraged you in any way, I would love to hear from you!IG: @theveggab If you would like to support this podcast, your gift is deeply appreciated. I pray the Lord returns it back to you in joy! GIVE A GIFT @builtbythefather@gabbythorne20

    9 min

  5. Mar 13

    From New Age Spirituality to Jesus: Why I Stopped New Moon Rituals & Spirit Science

    If you’ve ever wondered “Should I stop doing certain spiritual practices?” or felt unsure about where the line is between spirituality and following Jesus, this conversation is for you.  We talk honestly about what the Bible says about worshipping multiple gods, the practices believers may need to walk away from, and how God lovingly calls us out of confusion and into truth. Using Isaiah 1, we explore how God desires wholehearted devotion rather than divided worship. Before fully surrendering my life to Christ, I explored practices like Spirit Science and new moon meditations while trying to understand spirituality and my purpose as a black woman.  But as I began reading Scripture and seeking the Lord, I realized that some things I was participating in did not align with the Bible- which is true and without error.  If you are navigating leaving New Age spirituality, questioning certain practices as a Christian, or learning how to build a life rooted in God’s truth, I hope this conversation helps guide you closer to Him. When it comes to faith, there is no grey area — it is either of the Lord or it is not.\f you would like to support this podcast, any gift is appreciated! VENMO: @builtbythefatherhttps://www.venmo.com/u/builtbythefather

    23 min

  6. Mar 3

    PRAYER: I'm Feeling Alone, Hurt by a Friend, & Feeling Unseen

    If you’ve been hurt by a friend… If you feel invisible or alone… If you’ve been the friend that caused the hurt — or you think you’re the reason someone left the church… Hear this prayer. Being hurt by a friend in any season is heavy. Church hurt, broken trust, and painful misunderstandings from many years ago can still feel present today. Whether it happened: After you had your first baby.When you went to college.After leaving a church. Girl… we do this. “I’m done with this friendship.” “I’ll never trust a friend again.” After they lied.After they broke your trust.After they showed they didn’t care. Whether out loud or quietly, we said we’re done. In this episode, my friend Kathryn and I are praying about healing from friendship breakup, navigating Christian friendship conflict, and learning how to trust God again after relational pain.  If you’re wrestling with forgiveness, boundaries, or rebuilding trust, hear this prayer.

    4 min

  7. Feb 27

    Friendship Betrayal, Friendship Breakups, & Church Hurt: How to Heal When You Feel Alone in Church

    Straight out of college, I had no friends. Even in church, surrounded by people every Sunday, I felt completely alone.  From post-grad to my upper 20s, friendships have been one of the hardest and most refining parts of my life. In this episode, my best friend, Kathryn Tucker, and I talk honestly about church hurt, friendship breakups, and what it looks like to pursue healthy, God-centered relationships. We share: How to know when to end a friendship How to have hard conversations with a friend who hurt you What to do when your friend betrays you How to heal and rebuild trust If you’ve experienced friendship pain, betrayal, or loneliness in the church — you are not alone.  The Lord is a Healer and he can heal the pain of your past from friendships.  If you want to support this work and help it grow, here’s a way to help. Venmo: @builtbythefatherhttps://www.venmo.com/u/builtbythefather Whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly subscription, your support helps keep these conversations going.

    26 min
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About

Built by the Father is a weekly Christian podcast for Christian women navigating transition, identity, and loneliness in their late 20s and 30s. If you’re in a space where you feel like God is tearing down the life you thought you would have — this podcast is for you. I’m your host, Gabby Thorne-  walking through navigating purity & singleness, friendship shifts, and staying rooted instead of rushed by my timeline. This show is about: • redefining home • navigating singleness and purpose • redefining your friendships in your 20s and 30s Because sometimes the Father doesn’t move you somewhere new, He will rebuild your faith in your waiting season. "And may the Lord turn that waiting season into a home that the Lord builds." If you want to support this work and help it grow, every gift is greatly appreciated. VENMO: @builtbythefather https://www.venmo.com/u/builtbythefather ABOUT THE HOST Gabby Thorne, the host of Built by the Father, resides in the Rockingham County, Virginia. After graduating from (JMU) James Madison University, she felt the Lord pulling her to stay in her college town. This is where her own rebuilding season began. Through honest conversations and guest interviews, Gabby encourages women to walk confidently in their identity, calling, purity, and obedience to the Lord.

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