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The LIVE Unfiltered Podcast Beyond the Filter. Beneath the Surface. Into the Light. Real faith. Real life. No performance. Hosted by Macie of Live 1:8 Ministries, this podcast helps millennial Christian women trade exhaustion and guilt for authentic connection with God. Each episode brings her honest reflections and blog posts to life—meeting you right where you are with grace, truth, and hope.

  1. 5d ago

    God Has Always Done This: Stories of Redemption From Scripture and Church History

    None of them had it together. And God showed up anyway. If you've ever wondered if you've gone too far—this episode is for you. Summary: In this episode, we take an honest walk through Scripture and church history to trace the thread that runs through every redemption story ever told. We spend time with Rahab, whose past wasn't erased but redeemed; Peter, who failed publicly at the worst possible moment and was restored personally by Jesus; and Augustine, who spent thirty-two years running and was finally met in a garden.Their stories have more in common with yours than you might expect.Because from Genesis to Revelation, redemption isn't the exception in God's story. It is the pattern. Included Segments: The Question Underneath the QuestionWhere the Pattern Begins — God's first act of pursuit in Genesis 3Rahab — The Woman Whose Past Wasn't ErasedPeter — The Disciple Who Failed in PublicAugustine — The Man Who Kept RunningThe Thread Connecting Them AllFor the Woman in the Middle of Her StoryThe Character Behind the Pattern — God's hesed, the love that endures forever Who This Episode Is For: The woman who carries a quiet question she rarely says out loud — Have I gone too far? Did I waste too many years? Can God really do something with this? Maybe you've been away longer than you planned. Maybe something fell apart and you're in the slow, unglamorous work of rebuilding. Maybe you're tired in the way only long seasons of waiting can produce. This one is for you — because unfinished does not mean abandoned. Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:9 — "Where are you?"Joshua 2:11 — "The Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below."Matthew 1 — Rahab in the genealogy of JesusLuke 22:61 — Jesus turned and looked directly at PeterJohn 21:15–17 — "Do you love Me?... Feed My sheep."Romans 13:13–14 — Augustine's conversion passagePsalm 136 — "His love endures forever" Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending… I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out. You don't have to know what to say.You don't have to feel ready.You don't have to clean yourself up first. If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough. 👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today. Remember, real faith wasn't meant to be curated — it was meant to be lived!

  2. Sep 8

    God Can Handle Your Honest: Learning to Pray Through the Psalms

    Have you ever edited a prayer before you prayed it? This episode gives you full permission to stop—and shows you how, through Psalm 13. Summary:  Most of us were handed an unspoken rule about prayer: grateful prayers are faithful, but angry ones aren't. Confused ones aren't. Exhausted, when-is-this-going-to-change prayers definitely aren't. So we edit. We smooth out the raw thing and present God the acceptable version of ourselves. In this episode, Macie takes a deep walk through Psalm 13 using the Compass Study Method and makes the case that lament—bringing your pain to God instead of away from Him—is not a failure of faith. It is an act of faith. God didn't just tolerate these prayers. He put them in the Bible. That means something. Included Segments: The Edited Prayer — naming the automatic habit of filtering what we bring to God, and why it quietly turns prayer into performanceWhy Lament Matters — defining lament, the critical distinction between complaining about God vs. to Him, and why one-third of the Psalms are lamentCompass Study: Psalm 13 — a slow, verse-by-verse walk through one of Scripture's most honest prayersThe Turn Toward Trust — what David's "but I trust" actually means (and what it doesn't)How to Pray the Psalms for Yourself — a simple four-step practice for borrowing Scripture's words when you've run out of your ownWhat It Means That God Preserved These Prayers — the profound reason lament belongs in your prayer life Who This Episode is For:  This one is for the woman sitting in something hard right now—grief, prolonged waiting, unanswered prayer, spiritual dryness—who has been too afraid to say the real, unfiltered thing to God. She's been editing. She's been performing. She's been carrying the honest prayer in her chest and presenting a smoother version to God, because somewhere she absorbed the message that good Christians don't pray like that. She needs permission to stop editing. Psalm 13 is that permission. Key Scriptures: Psalm 13:1-2 — "How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?"Psalm 13:5-6 — "But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord's praise, for he has been good to me." Ready to take your first soft step back?If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending…I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out.You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first.If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough.👉 You can start listening to  The Beloved Return  today. Remember real faith wasn't meant to be curated–it was meant to be lived!

  3. Sep 1

    How to Hide God's Word in Your Heart Without Turning It Into Homework

    Scripture memorization—you've started it, quit it, and felt guilty about it. This episode untangles all of that and offers a gentler, truer way back. Summary: Almost every Christian has a complicated relationship with Scripture memorization. The verse cards in the drawer. The app you downloaded and abandoned. The guilt that shows up every time you think about it. In this episode, Macie gets honest about why we keep quitting—and it's not a memory problem or a discipline problem. It's a performance problem. She unpacks what Psalm 119:11 is actually saying, why hiding God's Word in your heart is about treasure, not achievement, and walks through four genuinely practical, grace-rooted methods for carrying Scripture with you in real life. No apps required. No 30-day streak. Just honest, imperfect faithfulness—and a reminder that forgetting is not failure. Included Segments: Opening Confession — the relatable story of quitting Scripture memorization and why it's not a character flawWhy So Many of Us Quit — naming hidden spiritual perfectionism as the real culpritThe Real Purpose — three things Scripture memory actually does: protection, formation, and anchoringThe Invest Pillar — what it means to "give God's Word a place to live in you" within the LIVE frameworkFour Grace-Rooted Methods — one verse per week, the sticky note method, habit stacking, and praying the verseWhat to Do When You Forget Everything — forgetting is part of learning, not evidence of failureThe Beauty of Imperfect Faithfulness — why returning again matters more than performing perfectly Who This Episode is For: This one is for the woman who has started and stopped Scripture memorization so many times she's lost count—and who now carries a quiet story that she's just "not wired for this." She loves God. She wants His Word close. But somewhere along the way the practice got tangled up with her worth, and it's easier to avoid it than to feel like she's failing again. She needs permission to start embarrassingly small and a reminder that the goal was never impressive performance—it was always just staying close to the God who spoke these words. Key Scriptures: Psalm 119:11 — "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."Psalm 46:10 — "Be still and know that I am God." Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending…I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out.You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first.If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough.👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today.Remember real faith wasn't meant to be curated–it was meant to be lived!

  4. Aug 25

    Free Indeed: What the Bible Actually Says About Spiritual Freedom

    Freedom is a word we use constantly—but do we know what it actually means? This episode digs into what the Bible says you were truly set free for. Summary:We talk about freedom all the time in Christian circles—but most of us have experienced two versions of it that both leave us empty. In this episode, Macie names the Freedom Paradox: the exhausting cycle of legalism, rebellion, and the "new legalism"; nobody warned you about. Then she takes a deep dive into Galatians 5:1 and John 8:31-36 using the Compass Study Method to unpack what Jesus actually meant when He said you will be free indeed—and why it is so much better, and so much more specific, than anything we've settled for. Included Segments: The Freedom Question — what most of us picture when we hear the word and why it falls shortThe Freedom Paradox — tracing the three-stage cycle from legalism to rebellion to new legalismCompass Study: Galatians 5:1 — freedom was not a bonus feature; it was the purpose of Christ's workCompass Study: John 8:31-36 — the truth that sets you free is not a what. It's a Who.What Freedom Isn't — four things that get mislabeled as freedom (and why they're still bondage)What Freedom Is For — love, relationship, honesty, and transformation Who This Episode is For: This one is for the woman who has been on both ends of the spectrum—the one who burned out trying to perform her way to God's approval, and the one who thought walking away would finally make her feel free, only to find herself carrying a different set of chains. She's tired of striving. She wants something real. And she's ready to hear that freedom was never just about getting out from under something—it was always about being restored to something far better. Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:1 — "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."Galatians 5:13— "You were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."John 8:31-32, 36— You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free… So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending…I created something really gentle for you.The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out.You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first.If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough.👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today.Remember real faith wasn't meant to be curated–it was meant to be lived!

  5. Jul 1

    When the Bible Feels Like a Chore: Finding Your Way Back to the Word

    If your Bible has started feeling more like a burden than a gift, this episode is your shame-free permission to come back—differently. Summary: Have you ever opened your Bible and immediately felt guilty—not for reading it, but for not reading it enough? In this episode, Macie gets honest about how Bible reading became tangled up in performance culture, guilt, and a quiet belief we've never said out loud: the more you read, the more God loves you. She unpacks why the Word sometimes feels hard, names the lies beneath the guilt, and offers a gentle, grace-filled path back—no new plan, no 30-day challenge. Just honesty, grace, and an open invitation. Included Segments: How we turned an invitation into an assignment—and when the shift happenedThe lies beneath the guilt: what we secretly believe about God when we avoid ScriptureGod wants to be known, not impressed—the difference between obligation and encounterWhy the Bible sometimes feels hard: burnout, shame, confusion, and spiritual drynessPermission to start small again—four low-pressure ways back to the WordA direct word for the woman who's been carrying shame about this for a long time Who This Episode is For: This one is for the woman who genuinely loves God but can't quite remember the last time she actually opened her Bible. She's not rebellious—she's exhausted. Somewhere along the way, Scripture stopped feeling like rest and started feeling like one more thing she's failing at. She needs someone to tell her the truth: God is not keeping score, and she doesn't have to earn her way back. Key Scriptures: John 5:39-40 — "You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!"Psalm 22:1 — "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending… I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out. You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first. If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough. 👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today. Remember real faith wasn't meant to be curated–it was meant to be lived!

    When the Bible Feels Like a Chore: Finding Your Way Back to the Word

  6. Jun 16

    When "Father" Doesn't Feel Safe: Rediscovering the God Who Runs Toward You

    What happens when the word "Father" tightens something inside you instead of softening it? Discover the God who runs toward you. Summary: What happens when the word "Father" doesn't feel comforting—when it tightens something inside you instead of softening it? This episode explores the father wound many women carry and how earthly fathers often become subconscious templates for how we see God. Through a deep dive into the Parable of the Prodigal Son using the Compass Study Method, discover the real scandal of this story: not the rebellion, but the extravagant compassion of a Father who runs toward His child. Learn what "Abba" really means, explore practical healing steps for distorted views of God, and rediscover that the Father is not standing on the porch with crossed arms—He's already running down the road. Included Segments: The Father Wound Many Women Carry: How human relationships shape our view of GodReframing the Prodigal Son Story: Understanding the cultural context that makes the Father's response radicalCompass Study—Luke 15:20-24: A five-step deep dive (Comparison, Contemplate, Context, Connect, Claim)What "Abba" Really Means: Beyond "Daddy" to intimacy, closeness, trust, and belongingPractical Healing Steps: Let Scripture define God's character, rename God in prayer if needed, practice Scripture meditation, let the Holy Spirit rewrite the narrative Who This Episode is For: This episode is for you if the word "Father" doesn't feel comforting—if it tightens something inside you instead of softening it. Maybe you grew up with an absent, harsh, emotionally distant, manipulative, or controlling father. Maybe you felt unseen, unsafe, or like you were never quite "good enough." You learned early on that love had to be earned, and now you avoid God because you assume He'll treat you the way people did. You don't reject God because you hate Him—you avoid Him because your hardest relationship became the lens through which you see Him. You're carrying a father wound, and you need to discover that God is unlike the people who hurt you. You're ready to hear that the Father is not standing on the porch with crossed arms—He's already running down the road toward you. Key Scriptures: Luke 15:20-24 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Father's response)Psalm 27:10 - "Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me"Isaiah 49 - God as a nurturing mother who cannot forget her childMatthew 7 - "How much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts"Romans 8 - "Abba, Father" (Holy Spirit's witness)Galatians 4 - "Abba, Father" (adoption as sons)Psalm 103 - God's character and compassionJohn 14 - Jesus reveals the FatherIsaiah 43 - "You are precious in my sight" Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending… I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out. You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first. If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough. 👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today. Remember: real faith wasn't meant to be curated—it was meant to be lived!

    When "Father" Doesn't Feel Safe: Rediscovering the God Who Runs Toward You

  7. Jun 9

    The Radical Act of Doing Nothing

    In a culture that treats exhaustion like a badge of honor, choosing to rest might be the most radical act of faith you can practice. Summary: Feeling guilty every time you sit down? In a world where exhaustion is treated as proof that you matter, rest has become a radical act of faith. This episode explores why culture profits from your inability to rest, how Sabbath is permission (not punishment), and why Jesus modeled margin instead of hustle. Discover why rest exposes our addiction to productivity, learn practical rhythms like digital sunsets and mini Sabbaths, and remember that you are deeply loved even when you produce nothing. Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap and remember you are human. Included Segments: The Exhaustion Epidemic: Why resting makes us feel guiltyCulture Profits From Your Exhaustion: How productivity culture equates busyness with significanceSabbath as Permission, Not Punishment: Understanding rest as woven into creationWhy Rest Feels So Hard: Exposing our spiritual addiction to productivityJesus Lived With Margin: How Christ modeled withdrawal, boundaries, and restRest as Resistance: Practical rhythms for choosing rest in a hustle-obsessed worldYou Are Loved Apart From Your Productivity: Identity came before output Who This Episode is For: This episode is for you if you're exhausted from treating busyness like a badge of honor and feel guilty every time you sit down. You've confused being valuable with being useful, and somewhere along the way, exhaustion became proof that you matter. You doom scroll while "resting," feel restless during silence, and are terrified that if you stop producing, you'll lose value. You've been praised for over-functioning and learned that love comes through performance—but you don't know who you are outside of being needed. You're craving permission to breathe again without apologizing for it, and you need to hear that rest isn't weakness—it's trust. Key Scriptures: Psalm 127:2 - "He gives sleep to His beloved"Matthew 11:28 - "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"Mark 6:31 - "Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while"Genesis 2 - God rested on the seventh dayExodus 20 - The Sabbath command after Israel's slaveryMark 2:27 - "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath"Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God"Luke 10 - Mary and Martha: choosing the good portionHebrews 4 - Entering God's restMatthew 3:17 - "This is my beloved Son" (identity before output)Ephesians 2:8-9 - Saved by grace, not by worksPsalm 23 - The Good Shepherd makes us lie down Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending… I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out. You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first. If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough. 👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today. Remember: real faith wasn't meant to be curated—it was meant to be lived!

    The Radical Act of Doing Nothing

  8. Jun 2

    What Church History Teaches Us About Small Faithfulness

    What if the holiest moments in your life won't happen in church... but while you're folding laundry? Discover how ordinary believers throughout history built extraordinary faith through the smallest, most mundane moments. Summary: Feeling like your faith doesn't measure up because you can't maintain perfect morning routines or hour-long quiet times? This episode explores how ordinary believers throughout church history—Brother Lawrence, the Desert Fathers and Mothers, and Celtic Christians—built extraordinary faith through tiny, faithful moments. Learn why small rhythms shape us more deeply than occasional spiritual highs, and discover practical ways to practice God's presence in your everyday tasks, from washing dishes to sitting in traffic. Included Segments: The Myth of "Big Faith" and why the Church has always been sustained through ordinary rhythmsBrother Lawrence & Practicing God's Presence in the kitchenThe Desert Fathers & Mothers and the power of breath prayersCeltic Christians & Blessing Ordinary LifeWhy Small Rhythms Matter More Than Spiritual HighsBuilding Your Own 5-Minute Rule of Life Who This Episode is For: This episode is for you if you're exhausted by the pressure to have perfect quiet times and feel like your whispered prayers while stuck in traffic don't really count. If you're juggling work, relationships, maybe kids, definitely laundry and an endless to-do list—and feeling guilty that your faith doesn't look like those Instagram-worthy sunrise devotionals—you need to hear this. You're craving a faith that feels real in your actual life, not just on Sunday mornings. You're done performing and ready to discover that your ordinary moments aren't interrupting your spirituality—they're where God wants to meet you. Key Scriptures: Daily manna (Exodus 16)Kingdom of God like a mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32)Kingdom like yeast in dough (Matthew 13:33)"Abide in Me" (John 15:4)Daily bread (Matthew 6:11)"Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Ready to take your first soft step back? If something in this spoke to you… and you feel that quiet pull to come back to God, but you don't want to fall back into pressure, performance, or pretending… I created something really gentle for you. The Beloved Return is a 5-part private podcast designed to help you reconnect with God at your own pace—no checklists, no expectations, no pressure to have it all figured out. You don't have to know what to say. You don't have to feel ready. You don't have to clean yourself up first. If something in your heart is stirring—even faintly—that's enough. 👉 You can start listening to The Beloved Return today. Remember: Your ordinary life isn't interrupting your faith. It's where your faith gets to live. Real faith wasn't meant to be curated—it was meant to be lived!

    What Church History Teaches Us About Small Faithfulness
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The LIVE Unfiltered Podcast Beyond the Filter. Beneath the Surface. Into the Light. Real faith. Real life. No performance. Hosted by Macie of Live 1:8 Ministries, this podcast helps millennial Christian women trade exhaustion and guilt for authentic connection with God. Each episode brings her honest reflections and blog posts to life—meeting you right where you are with grace, truth, and hope.

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