Divine Shenanigans Podcast

Brynn
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  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

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

    4D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    29 min
  6. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    23 min
  7. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – available on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

    24 min
  8. 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 – BrynnElise: Worship & Words – 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
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Divine Shenanigans Podcast
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