No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

Hanna Seymour
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What does it look like to be who God created you to be no matter what? No matter your past, no matter your current circumstances, your relationship status, your career journey, no matter what life throws at you. Hanna Seymour and friends have vulnerable and life-giving conversations about what that actually looks like-- to be who God created you to be no matter what.

  1. 3D AGO

    50. The Truth About Bible Reading and Spiritual Growth ft. Jen Wilkin

    Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin joins Hanna Seymour for a clarifying, freeing conversation about why Scripture matters—and how it actually changes us over time.Known for her passion for biblical fluency, Jen challenges much of what modern Christians assume about Bible reading, including the pressure-filled expectations of “quiet time culture.” With honesty, wisdom, and humor, she reframes spiritual disciplines not as short-term emotional fixes, but as long-term practices that shape our love for God, deepen our understanding of His character, and form us into faithful disciples.Together, Hanna and Jen unpack why so many believers feel shame around Bible reading, how devotional shortcuts have unintentionally weakened biblical literacy, and why repetitive, whole-book reading is one of the most overlooked and transformative practices available to us. They also explore how Scripture was meant to be received—not just individually, but communally—and why true growth requires patience, humility, and time.If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to engage the Bible in a way that fits your real life, this conversation will give you clarity and a renewed vision for God’s Word.In This Episode:• Why Bible reading is about transformation, not self-help• The problem with modern “quiet time” culture• How shame keeps believers from Scripture• Bible literacy vs. Bible fluency• Why repetitive reading builds real understanding• How Scripture was meant to be learned in community• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed or behindChapters00:00:00 Welcome & Episode Introduction00:03:00 Jen’s Story & Season of Life00:06:50 Why Scripture Matters00:08:45 Bible as Revelation, Not Self-Help00:10:50 Shame and Bible Reading00:14:50 The Problem with Quiet Time Culture00:17:10 Discipline, Desire, and Long-Term Growth00:20:00 What Real Bible Engagement Looks Like00:23:00 Repetitive Reading Explained00:25:45 Where to Start Reading Scripture00:27:40 Old Testament & Bible Fluency00:30:05 Scripture Interpretation Layers00:33:10 Women, Theology, and Learning Tools00:35:00 The Role of Bible Studies & Teachers00:37:50 Final Encouragement & ClosingKey Quotes“Change doesn’t begin with wanting to change—it begins with seeing God as He truly is.”“We’ve confused short-term spiritual feelings with long-term spiritual formation.”“A text can never mean something to you that it never meant to the original hearers.”“The goal isn’t Bible literacy—it’s Bible fluency.”📚 Connect with Jen📖 Jen's books and studies → https://www.jenwilkin.net/books-and-studies📸 Instagram: @jenwilkin💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourPre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Biblereading #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Biblestudy #Spiritualhabits #JenWilkin #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    40 min

  2. JAN 13

    49. You Can Let Go ft. Alexandra Hoover

    Author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover joins Hanna Seymour for a powerful, honest conversation about offense, forgiveness, and freedom—and why so many of us are unknowingly living bound by past wounds.Drawing from her book You Can Let Go, Alexandra helps us identify the subtle signs of a heart carrying offense: insecurity, comparison, bitterness, jealousy, rejection, and a critical spirit. Together, Hanna and Alexandra unpack what Scripture actually teaches about offense—not as a feeling, but as a trap that keeps us from experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers.This episode doesn’t minimize pain. Instead, it makes a crucial distinction between hurt and offense, showing how healing requires surrender, honesty, and God’s power—not willpower alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying conversations, struggling to forgive, or wondering why peace feels out of reach, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a path forward.If you’re ready to stop carrying what God never asked you to hold, this episode is for you.In This Episode:• The difference between hurt and offense• Signs you may be living offended without realizing it• Why offense is a spiritual snare• What Jesus teaches about forgiveness and freedom• How healing becomes part of your testimony• Why letting go isn’t just for you—it impacts othersChapters00:00:00 Welcome + Episode Introduction00:02:00 Unexpected Joy & Everyday Delight00:05:30 Alexandra’s Story Behind You Can Let Go00:08:45 What It Really Means to Live Offended00:11:45 Symptoms of a Heart Holding Offense00:14:10 Offense as a Spiritual Snare (Matthew 18)00:17:40 Hurt vs. Offense: A Crucial Distinction00:20:40 Why Forgiveness Is a Process00:24:30 Healing, Prayer, and Releasing Control00:27:00 Letting Go as a Testimony00:29:30 “No Matter What” Encouragement00:30:15 Closing Prayer00:31:40 Book Mentions + Final ThoughtsKey Quotes“Offense is not something that happens to you—it’s something you pick up.”“To live offended is to live imprisoned by pain Jesus already paid to free you from.”“You can follow Jesus and still miss the abundant life He came to give.”“Healing isn’t just for you—it becomes a window of hope for others.”📚 Connect with Alexandra📖 You Can Let Go → https://a.co/d/60iY6R6📸 Instagram: @alexandravhoover💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourPre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits -> https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Healing #NoMatterWhatPodcast #youcanletgo #lettinggo #AlexandraHoover #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    35 min

  3. JAN 6

    48. Don't Try This Alone ft. Toni Collier

    In this powerful and deeply honest episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour welcomes speaker, author, and advocate Toni Collier for a raw conversation about suffering, community, addiction, and the sustaining presence of God. Drawing from Toni’s story—including childhood trauma, abuse, divorce, public betrayal, and recovery—this episode explores what it truly looks like to trust God and walk with Him no matter what.Together, Hanna and Toni unpack why pain often drives us toward numbing instead of healing, how isolation and shame keep us stuck, and why God designed us with a visceral need for friendship and community. Toni shares how intentional, confessional relationships quite literally carried her through the hardest seasons of her life—and how refusing to suffer alone became a turning point in her healing.If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed by pain, tempted to numb instead of feel, or unsure who you’d call if everything fell apart—this conversation offers hope, honesty, and a reminder that God’s presence, and God’s people, are enough.In This Episode:• Toni’s “made for the trenches” story and what suffering has taught her• Why numbing pain short-circuits healing• Addiction, recovery, and choosing connection over coping• The spiritual and emotional necessity of friendship• How to build community before crisis hits• Why isolation is the enemy’s strategy• What it means to trust God’s presence no matter whatChapters00:00:00 New Year Welcome and Episode Setup00:03:30 Introducing Toni Collier00:08:00 The Meaning of “No Matter What”00:10:00 Toni’s Story and Life in the Trenches00:14:30 Anger, Pain, and God’s Presence00:18:00 Addiction, Numbing, and Healing00:24:00 The Power of Not Doing It Alone00:27:30 Building Confessional Community00:33:00 Friendship, Dating Friends, and Vulnerability00:38:00 God’s Presence in the Midst of Crisis00:41:00 Toni's 'No Matter What' Statement00:42:00 Prayer and Closing Encouragement📚 Connect with Toni📖 Don't Try This Alone → https://a.co/d/hTAhlx2Toni's merch line: https://www.shopetch.co/collections/toni-collier?srsltid=AfmBOooa8cVwN-RaFC08WLvdAfD19Uw_eUoVss1-MollcKyHb0tAK1Fi📸 Instagram: @tonijcollier Broken Crayons Still Color Instagram: @brkncrayonsToni Collier on The Deep End with Lecrae: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-divorce-story-toni-collier-never-planned-to-tell/id1731885106?i=1000738780103 💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Healing #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Brokencrayonsstillcolor #Dontrythisalone #ToniCollier #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    46 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    47. Tired of Starting Over? Why Small Steps Matter

    In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna invites listeners into a grace-filled conversation about habit formation, spiritual growth, and why small beginnings matter more than big intentions. As a new year approaches, Hanna challenges the familiar “go big or go home” mindset and offers a better way forward—one rooted in identity, consistency, and dependence on God.Drawing from both Scripture and the science of habit formation, Hanna reframes spiritual disciplines as training, not trying harder. She shares personal stories, insights from her book Everyday Spiritual Habits, and practical examples that show how tiny, faithful habits can shape who we become over time. Rather than focusing on achievements or spiritual checklists, Hanna calls listeners to consider a deeper question: Who do you want to become?This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who feels tired before the new year even begins, struggles with consistency, or longs for sustainable spiritual growth that fits real life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Faithful Living00:53 The Shift from Big Goals to Small Habits06:47 Understanding Habit Formation and Identity13:26 The Power of Micro Habits19:59 Encouragement for New BeginningsKey Topics• Why “go big or go home” goals often lead to burnout• The difference between trying harder and training differently• How habits shape identity and spiritual formation• Why small, daily “seed habits” lead to lasting change• What Scripture says about small beginnings• Practical examples of tiny habits for Bible reading and prayer• How to approach the new year with grace and faithfulness💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#NewYear #NoMatterWhatPodcast #NewYearNewMe #Healthyhabits #Spiritualhabits #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    23 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    46. Advent: Waiting on The God Who Hears

    In this special solo episode of No Matter What, Hanna steps into the Advent season with an honest, hope-filled reflection on waiting, prayer, and trusting God when answers feel delayed. Drawing from Luke 1 and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Hanna explores what it means to believe God hears us—even when His response doesn’t come how or when we expect. With warmth, Scripture, and personal insight from her book Everyday Spiritual Habits, Hanna reframes prayer not as persistence that wears God down, but as dependence that draws us closer to His presence. She invites listeners to consider how waiting itself becomes a tool God uses to deepen faith, cultivate trust, and anchor us in Him. If you’re weary from unanswered prayers, discouraged by long seasons of waiting, or wondering whether God truly hears you—this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and gentle encouragement rooted in the character of a faithful God. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Understanding Advent and Waiting 03:47 The Story of Zechariah and Elizabeth 06:09 The Significance of Prayer and God's Timing 12:35 The Purpose of Waiting and Dependence on God 15:59 Conclusion Key Topics: • Why Advent is a season of waiting, trust, and hope • What Zechariah and Elizabeth teach us about unanswered prayer • How God hears prayers long after we stop praying them • Why prayer is about dependence, not determination • The purpose God has in seasons of waiting • How unanswered prayers can draw us deeper into God’s presence Enter the GoodReads giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236775479-everyday-spiritual-habits 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #Advent #NoMatterWhatPodcast #waitingonGod #faithfulness #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    19 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    45. Hustle Culture and Holy Rest ft. Blake Guichet

    In this conversation, Hanna sits down with bestselling author and podcaster, Blake Guichet (also known as The Girl Named Blake). Blake opens up about her unexpected journey from driven, sharp-edged teenager to a woman shaped by surrender, motherhood, and a deep love for Jesus. Blake shares how God grabbed her heart during her freshman year of college and gently redirected her from “dabbling” in sin toward a life of abundance, healing, and freedom. She and Hanna unpack the pressure of “holy hustle,” why rest is actually sacred, and how God uses seasons of breaking to restore, renew, and strengthen us. You’ll also hear Blake talk about the early days of Confessions of a Crappy Christian, her massive leap from church communications to full-time creator, and what she has learned from leading bold, honest conversations online. If you need encouragement, honesty, and a reminder that God meets us in every messy season, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Faith and Transformation 04:32 The Birth of a Podcast: Confessions of a Crappy Christian 07:15 Navigating Online Influence and Authenticity 09:54 The Impact of Viral Moments 12:50 Advice for Meaningful Conversations 15:37 Reflections on Regret and Growth 22:59 The Journey of Healing and Perspective 28:18 Navigating Online Reactions and Personal Growth 32:27 The Struggle with Hustle Culture 37:11 Finding Rest and Surrendering Control 43:01 Embracing Transformation and Trusting God Key Topics: -The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in public life. -The role of faith and personal transformation in Blake's journey. -Challenges and insights from podcasting and building an online presence. -The impact of hustle culture and the significance of rest and balance. -Encouragement for listeners to embrace their unique journeys and trust in their faith. Enter the GoodReads giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236775479-everyday-spiritual-habits 📚 Connect with Blake 📖 Confessions of a Crappy Christian → https://a.co/d/c8idmcH The Speakeasy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speakeasy/id1440149171 📸 Instagram: @thegirlnamedblake 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #Blakeguichet #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Confessionsofacrappychristian #thegirlnamedblake #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    49 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    44. That's Just Not True ft. Erica Ligenza Gwynn

    Author Erica Ligenza Gwynn joins Hanna for a refreshing, deeply needed conversation about the cultural lies women are believing—and the biblical truth that brings us freedom. Drawing from her new book, That’s Just Not True, Erica shares how subtle messaging around empowerment, self-sufficiency, and “you do you” theology can quietly shape our identity, overwhelm our hearts, and pull us away from dependence on Christ.Together, they unpack two of the most common mantras women absorb today: “She believed she could, so she did” and “I am enough.” With Scripture, practical examples, and honest storytelling, Hanna and Erica explore why these phrases sound good but leave us striving, depleted, or disconnected from God’s design.If you’ve ever felt pressure to be “limitless,” overwhelmed by expectations, or confused by well-packaged cultural wisdom—this conversation will bring clarity, comfort, and truth rooted in God’s Word.In This Episode:• How to identify lies the enemy disguises as empowerment• Why self-reliance leads to exhaustion• What Scripture actually says about sufficiency• Parenting, story, calling, and God’s authorship• The lies most women don’t realize they’ve believedChapters00:00:00 Introduction and Purpose00:01:30 Connection and Background00:03:00 Two Truths and a Lie Game00:05:00 Book Discussion: It's Just Not True00:10:00 Personal Experiences with Lies00:15:00 Faith and Truth in Everyday Life00:20:00 Practical Steps to Replace Lies00:25:00 Parenting and Personal Growth00:30:00 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKey quotes“The enemy isn’t creative—he takes something good and twists it just enough that we no longer notice it’s not truth.”“There’s never going to be a point where we arrive at ‘enough.’ That’s the whole point of the gospel—Jesus was enough because we aren’t.”“Our world tells us we can do anything, but God invites us to discover the specific things He actually created us to do.” 📚 Connect with Erica 📖 That's Just Not True → https://a.co/d/2bwruUb 📸 Instagram: @ericaligenza 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #EricaLigenzaGwynn #NoMatterWhatPodcast #That'sjustnottrue #Lieswomenbelieve #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    46 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    43. How Biblical Hospitality Changes Everything ft. Abby Kuykendall

    What if the people right in front of you are the ones God is inviting you to love most intentionally? In this episode, Hanna sits down with author Abby Kuykendall to talk about Christian hospitality as a spiritual discipline, why perfection kills connection, and how to create safe, meaningful spaces around your table. Abby unpacks themes from her new book, Let the Biscuits Burn, and explains how real hospitality starts with learning to be present—with yourself, with others, and with Jesus. Whether you're navigating the holidays, wanting better connection with neighbors, or longing to bring people into your life without overwhelm, this conversation will give you practical, low-lift hosting ideas you can use right away. If you’ve ever felt too busy, too tired, or too insecure to host, this episode will lift the pressure and give you tools to open your home—and your heart—no matter your season. In This Episode -Entertaining can often be a selfish act. -Biblical hospitality focuses on who God wants at the table. -Serving others should be the priority in hospitality. -The environment should foster intimate and vulnerable conversations. -The Holy Spirit's guidance is crucial in hospitality. -Cooking and decorating should reflect a desire to serve others. -Hospitality is about community and connection. -Creating an inviting space is essential for meaningful interactions. -It's important to shift focus from self to others in hospitality. -True hospitality is a reflection of one's faith and values. Chapters 00:00 — Intro 02:14 — Who Abby Is & Why Presence Matters 05:40 — Learning to Slow Down Enough to Notice Your Inner World 10:22 — How Emotional Awareness Shapes Spiritual Formation 14:55 — The Power of Naming What’s True 18:30 — What Happens in Our Bodies During Stress or Disconnection 22:48 — Practicing Attunement With Yourself First 27:05 — Soul Friendships & Showing Up for One Another 31:42 — Parenting: Connection Over Perfection 35:10 — Repair as a Daily Rhythm in All Relationships 38:00 — Bringing Jesus to the Table of Every Relationship 41:22 — How Slowing Down Makes Room for the Holy Spirit 45:18 — Practical Rhythms for Connection in Daily Life 48:30 — Final Encouragements & Closing Key Quotes "Entertaining is selfish because it is what you want." "It's not who I want at my table, it's who God wants." 📚 Connect with Abby 📖 Let The Biscuits Burn → https://a.co/d/8O9ZDAD 📸 Instagram: @abby.kuykendall 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @hannaeseymour 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #AbbyKuykendall #NoMatterWhatPodcast #LetTheBiscuitsBurn #BiblicalHospitality #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour

    59 min
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What does it look like to be who God created you to be no matter what? No matter your past, no matter your current circumstances, your relationship status, your career journey, no matter what life throws at you. Hanna Seymour and friends have vulnerable and life-giving conversations about what that actually looks like-- to be who God created you to be no matter what.

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