Made of Clay

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Welcome to Made of Clay, a podcast by Gabby, founder of Made of Clay Clothing. We bridge the gap between looking good and doing good, exploring what it means to be a "clay jar" in a gold-plated world. Join us for the messy behind-the-scenes of a mission-driven brand, stories from Guatemala, and raw talks on 2 Corinthians 4:7.

  1. 3h ago

    Your Good Intentions and the Worst Person Alive Are Closer Than You Think

    "Jesus is so far away from us (perfection), and my good intentions and his terrible intentions are way, way closer than what it looks like to be perfect." JC Hite built a 350-person agency surrounded by stupid money, then walked away from all of it two months before his daughter was born. But this conversation isn't really about business. It's about the idols we still defend, the anxiety scripture quietly healed, and the gap between us and Jesus being smaller than we pretend. In this conversation, we explore: The idols the world rewards: Why grind, guilt, and gluttony hide in plain sight when alcohol and the "heavy" sins are already goneHealing in the walking: How JC stopped panic attacks not in a hospital but by pressing play on scripture and just walkingThe wrong phone number for God: Trading a rulebook religion for a relationship you actually hear fromHeart posture over performance: Whether God sees our intent more than our actions, and what that means for the way we liveThe whiteboard and the gap: Zooming out until the best person you know and the worst look almost identical next to JesusLeading like Jesus: Why the man who knew every answer chose to ask 300 questions insteadYou're a jar of clay. The cracks are where the light gets out. Keep going. ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247 @jc.hite

    44 min

  2. Jun 7

    Good Thing or God Thing? 36 Years of Servant Leadership with Thud Hill

    "Rules without relationships equal rebellion." For 36 years, Thaddaeus "Thud" Hill has poured his life into at-risk kids in some of the hardest situations imaginable. In this conversation, he gets real about what it actually costs to serve, why he's pivoting after 25 years as executive director, and how to tell the difference between a good thing and a God thing. In this conversation, we explore: Seed planters, not people fixers: the family phrase that shaped a 50-year ministryAgape can't be defended: loving people with no expectation of a good response backThe good Samaritan model: meeting physical needs before anyone opens their heart to GodGood thing vs. God thing: saying no without saying you don't careThe reset: pivoting from a six-day week to coaching other lonely leadersYou're a jar of clay. The cracks are where the light gets out. Catch you on the next one. Connect with Thud:🐎 Timothy Hill Ranch: timothyhill.org🔄 Reset Leadership Group: resetleads.com ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247

    43 min

  3. May 31

    Why Does Your Brain Only Remember the Screw-Ups?

    "There's not one thing you can do to make God love you any more than He does right now. You're not that powerful." Failure isn't the enemy. Avoiding it is. In this episode, Gabby sits down with Dr. William Attaway, CEO of Appreciation at Work and host of the Catalytic Leadership Podcast, to talk about why chasing perfection is killing your growth and how to finally rewire a mind stuck on the negative. In this conversation, we explore: The Crystal vs Rubber Ball Test: How to know which failures you can bounce back from and which ones you can't afford to drop.The Wins Journal: A dead-simple practice that rewires your brain to fight imposter syndrome with data, not feelings.The Empty Pitcher Problem: Why leaders burn out and what Jesus modeled about pouring back in before you pour out.One Command Over 613: Trading a performance-based faith for the only thing Jesus actually asked us to do.The Coconut Moment: A story from Guatemala that flips everything you think about "sharing the gospel."You are a jar of clay. Cracks and all, His light still shines through. Find Doc:Catalytic Leadership Podcast: https://www.catalyticleadership.netAppreciation at Work: https://www.appreciationatwork.comInstagram: @wattaway ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247

    46 min

  4. May 24

    From Trans TikToker to Life with Jesus: What the Church Gets Wrong About LGBTQ with Haley Furst

    "Some of us are going to overnight have our lives radically changed, and some of us are going to crawl our way to the gates of heaven." Haley Furst was one of the biggest trans TikTok creators online, living fully in the LGBTQ lifestyle, before Jesus met her where she was and rewrote her entire story. Now she's in Costa Rica serving the church across Central America, and she's not holding back about what really happened in the years no one saw. In this conversation, we explore: The slow slope: how a 12-year-old at a private Christian school ended up idolizing LGBTQ YouTubers and questioning everything she'd been taught The hidden trauma: the sexual assault Haley never told anyone about, and how it shaped her decision to dress, identify, and medically transition as a boy What the church gets wrong: why attaching faith to an aesthetic, a political party, or a lifestyle pushes hurting people further from Jesus Truth and love without compromise: how to hold biblical truth, speak clarity, and still leave the heart change to the Holy Spirit Ordinary people, extraordinary God: worship as warfare, boldness from Acts, and why your "small" circle of influence is exactly where revival starts If you've ever felt too far gone, too labeled, or too broken to come home, this one is for you. You are not who the world says you are. You are His. ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com 📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247📸 Instagram: @haleymfurst

    55 min

  5. May 17

    From AI Workshops to Adoption: Learning Faith from a 10-Year-Old

    "It’s not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular. It is why he does it." — A.W. Tozer In this episode of the Made of Clay Podcast, Gabby is joined by Jay Vics, a digital marketing expert and "AI Guy" with a teacher’s heart. Jay shares his journey of discovering that his ability to simplify complex technology wasn't just a business skill, it was a spiritual gift intended for a greater purpose. In this conversation, we explore: The Zone of Genius: Why it took Jay 40 years to realize that teaching technology was a spiritual calling. Mission in the Mundane: How parenting an adopted daughter with mental health struggles became Jay’s most significant "mission field". The "Midwit" and the Simpleton: Why over-analyzing faith makes us miserable, and why we should aim to be "dumb" enough to trust God like a child. The Rule of Denominations: A raw look at why "man-made rules" often drive people away from the simple Gospel. Redefining Failure: How millions of small failures shape a life more effectively than one big win. Whether you are navigating the complexities of modern parenting or trying to find God in your 9-to-5, Jay’s insight will remind you that the Holy Spirit meets you exactly where your feet are today, even in a webinar or a coffee shop. Connect with Made of Clay: ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247 Connect with Jay:TikTok: @jaytheaiguyofficialYouTube: youtube.com/@jvimobileWeb: www.jaytheaiguy.com

    36 min

  6. May 10

    016: Holy Health: Reclaiming Your Body for God’s Glory ft. Justin Roethlingshoefer

    "When rest feels like a sin, whatever took its place has become an idol." In this episode, Gabby sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer—former NHL performance coach, USA Today bestselling author, and founder of Holy Health. Justin shares his radical journey from organ failure and a terminal diagnosis to finding miraculous healing through biblical stewardship. In this conversation, we explore: The Performance Trap: How Justin went from training the world's best athletes to nearly losing his own life to unintentional habits. Scripture meets Science: Why the "renewing of the mind" (Romans 12:2) is the key to physiological transformation. The Pastor’s Health Crisis: A startling look at why only 9% of pastors report excellent physical health today. Stewardship over Optimization: Shifting your mindset from "biohacking" for vanity to building capacity for your calling. On Tour with Brandon Lake: Justin’s role as a health director on the road and how he covers artists like Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham spiritually and physically. Whether you are a busy parent or a leader on the verge of burnout, this episode is a roadmap to using your health as your "true and proper worship." RESOURCES MENTIONED:Register for the Holy Health Virtual Summit: holyhealth.org/summitGet the book: holyhealthbook.com JOIN THE MISSION:Shop Made of Clay Clothing: www.madeofclay247.comInstagram: @madeofclay247

    51 min

  7. Apr 26

    015: From Meth to Ministry and leaving the 99

    "I looked so honestly evil in my mugshot... I was blind and I was just so tired of running." In this powerful episode of the Made of Clay Podcast, Gabby is joined by Breanna Wages, owner of the beloved downtown Arkadelphia bakery, Bakes by Bre. Bre shares her raw, unpolished testimony of straying from her roots, falling into a deep addiction to methamphetamine, and becoming a felon—only to find that jail was the very place God began to speak to her heart again. In this conversation, we explore: The "Dirty 20s" vs. Thriving 30s: Why Breanna celebrates her 30th birthday as a milestone of redemption after a decade of chaos. The Bar to the Altar: The supernatural "nudge" that led Bre from a karaoke bar on Saturday night to an Easter Sunday encounter with Jesus. The "Help Meet" Dynamic: Navigating the first year of marriage, unrealistic expectations, and learning the beauty of biblical submission. Walk in the Spirit: How Bre uses her bakery as a mission field to "save some" by getting on their level, whether they are a college student or a tired mom. Leaving the 99: A wild "God moment" where Gabby and Bre realize they were both studying the same scripture in 1 Corinthians and listening to the same song about the lost sheep. Whether you are in a valley of addiction or trying to find your footing in a new marriage, Bre’s story is a reminder that God can take any broken piece and bake it into something beautiful. Connect with Made of Clay:✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com✨ Instagram: @madeofclay247✨ Bakes by Bre: Visit Bre in downtown Arkadelphia for the best matcha and "dirty" Red Bulls!

    44 min

  8. Apr 20

    014: Showing Up is Part of Faithfulness

    "Why are you still carrying the sack of potatoes when God is already giving you a ride?" In this raw, unpolished solo episode, Gabby gets honest about a week marked by physical sickness, canceled plans, and heavy spiritual warfare. If you have ever felt the tension between self-discipline and the need for grace, or wondered whether you are being "redirected or just discouraged," this conversation is for you. Gabby reflects on the first Made of Clay pop-up shop and the gut-punch realization that God doesn't care about our sales numbers as much as He cares about the "one" who is wandering. In this episode, we discuss: The 99 vs. The 1: How a song by Mac Powell confirmed that one heart is worth more than any marketing goal. The Potato Sack Analogy: Why we often ask God for help but refuse to let Him carry our heavy burdens. Psalm 55:22: What it actually looks like to "cast" your burden, cut the line, and leave it in the lake. The Exhaustion Gap: Why textbook "self-care" isn't enough when you are spiritually weary. Vessel over Vendor: Realigning the mission of Made of Clay back to advancing the Gospel, not just selling apparel. If you feel cracked, fragile, or just plain tired, lean into this: God never grows weary, and He is the only one who can sustain you. Connect with Made of Clay:✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com✨ Instagram: @madeofclay247✨ Facebook: Made of Clay 24/7 “Cast your burdens on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” — Psalm 55:22

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Welcome to Made of Clay, a podcast by Gabby, founder of Made of Clay Clothing. We bridge the gap between looking good and doing good, exploring what it means to be a "clay jar" in a gold-plated world. Join us for the messy behind-the-scenes of a mission-driven brand, stories from Guatemala, and raw talks on 2 Corinthians 4:7.

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  • Creator
    @madeofclay247
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Made of Clay