The Wildly Free Podcast

Alyssa Brorby
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Wildly Free is a podcast for the woman who wants more than an average faith. She wants to experience the closeness of Jesus every day, take bold steps of faith, and discover the freedom and adventure of walking with Him in everyday life. Through honest conversations about faith, life, and following Jesus, we're learning to let go of striving, trust His leading, and live the life He's inviting us into. You don't have to have it all together. You just have to be willing to walk with Him. alyssabrorby.substack.com

  1. Oct 27

    Is God Asking You to Wait or Are You Afraid to Move Forward?

    Have you ever felt like you’re waiting on God, but deep down, you’re not sure if you’re actually waiting…or just afraid to take the next step? I’ve been there. There have been so many times in my life when I’ve felt stuck, convinced I needed to stay right where I was. But the longer I sat there, the more I started to realize that sometimes I did know a step I could take. I just didn’t know what would happen if I took it. And that scared me. In this episode, I’m sharing a story about a step of faith that didn’t make much sense to me at the time, a trip to Hawaii that changed my life, and how God began to free me from the legalism and striving I didn’t even realize I was carrying. We’ll talk about: * How to recognize when fear might be keeping you stuck. * The difference between genuinely waiting on God and holding yourself back because you’re afraid. * Why taking a step of faith doesn’t mean knowing how everything will turn out. * How God can use unexpected experiences to change the way we see Him and our relationship with Him. * What it looks like to trust Jesus enough to move forward without having all the answers. Friend, you don’t have to know what’s on the other side to take the next step. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to seek Him, trust His character, and be willing to follow where He’s leading. So here’s a question to sit with: What if the reason you’re not moving forward isn’t because you don’t know what to do, but because you’re afraid of what might happen if you do it? Let’s talk about it. I’m cheering you on! Let’s stay connected! Find me on Substack for more thoughts on faith, life, and following Jesus Alyssa Brorby Come say hi on Instagram, too! @thewildlyfreepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    Is God Asking You to Wait or Are You Afraid to Move Forward?

  2. Oct 13

    How to Say No Without Guilt: Learning to Hear God's Voice | Wildly Free

    I used to view the word no as some sort of swear word. I thought saying no was selfish, and that if I disappointed people, I was disappointing God, too. So I said yes. To people, expectations, and things I didn’t actually want to do—or didn’t have the capacity for. And somewhere along the way, all of those yeses started leading me places I never intended to go. I’m learning that sometimes love looks and sounds like no. Not every good thing is a you thing, and not every need is yours to meet. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to discern what God is asking you to carry and what He isn’t. We’ll talk about why we feel responsible for everything and everyone, how our yeses can lead us away from where God is calling us, and what it looks like to learn to hear His voice. Because this isn’t about becoming better at saying no. It’s about becoming better at hearing God. A few things we talk about * Why I used to think saying no was selfish—and where all those yeses led me. * Why not every good thing is yours to carry. * Asking the Lord, “Is this one mine?” * Learning to trust God with the outcome instead of feeling responsible for everything. * Remembering that we’re human beings with real limitations—and God doesn’t expect us to be Him. * Learning to discern God’s voice through Scripture, wise people, and practicing listening. * Recognizing the difference between being stretched by God and being weighed down by something He never asked us to carry. * Looking at Jesus and how He didn’t let other people’s expectations determine where He went or what He did. A question to take with you Am I saying yes because God is leading me, or because I feel responsible for everything and everyone? Bring that question to the Lord. Be willing to listen to what He has to say. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to manage every outcome. You get to walk with Him. Timestamps 00:00 — Why saying yes felt like love, but led to burnout00:57 — When your yeses start clouding your real needs01:46 — A new season brings more requests, expectations, and distractions02:44 — Not every good thing is automatically your assignment03:42 — Asking the Lord, “Is this one mine?”04:24 — How your no can create space for someone else’s yes05:19 — Why yes is often easier than no06:17 — Remembering that you’re human, not limitless07:16 — Where are your yeses actually leading you?08:13 — Learning to discern what God is asking08:43 — Why Scripture matters for discernment09:39 — Looking for wise people with visible fruit11:33 — Practice matters more than perfection12:31 — Learning to hear God’s voice13:00 — The difference between being stretched and being weighed down14:29 — Jesus as an example of not living by everyone else’s expectations16:24 — Is your yes coming from God or from feeling responsible?17:26 — You were never meant to carry everything This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    How to Say No Without Guilt: Learning to Hear God's Voice | Wildly Free

  3. Sep 29

    You Can Start Again

    Have you ever started something with the best intentions, only to have life throw a wrench in the plan? Maybe it was a workout routine, a Bible reading plan, a dream you were pursuing, or simply a new rhythm you were excited about. Things were going great...until they weren’t. In this episode, we’re talking about the lie that says, “You aren’t where you thought you’d be by now, therefore you’ve failed.” We’ll talk about why growth is rarely linear, why interruptions can feel like endings but they aren’t, and why a setback doesn’t have to mean it’s over. Most importantly, I want to remind you that you don’t have to start over. You can simply start again. In This Episode * Why we often create unrealistic expectations for ourselves when entering a new season * How one missed day can quickly turn into shame and self-condemnation * Why growth is messy, nonlinear, and far more human than we’d like it to be * What successful athletes taught me about setbacks, perseverance, and character * The lie that tells us being behind means we’ve failed * How to become a truth teller instead of believing every fear-filled story your mind creates * What it looks like to start again without shame, guilt, or condemnation * Why sometimes the answer isn’t to try harder, but to pivot * How to invite God into the detour and take the next faithful step A Few Things I Hope You Remember * Just because something threw a wrench into your plans doesn’t mean it’s over. * Growth is not linear. * A detour is not the same thing as a dead end. * You don’t need to start over. You’ve already started. * You have learned things along the way that are not wasted. * Start where you are. * Take the next step. * Trust God with the rest. Favorite Quotes “What if I was confusing an interruption with an ending?” “You don’t need to start over. You’ve already started.” “Not from the beginning. From here.” “Start where you are. Take the next step and trust Him with the rest.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    You Can Start Again

  4. Sep 15

    You Don’t Have To Have It All Together

    Have you ever felt like you needed to become more organized, disciplined, confident, or skilled before you could step into what God is asking you to do? I’ve spent years letting that mindset hold me back. But today, I want to talk about something God has been reminding me of lately: He wants us to go with what we have. He’s not waiting for us to become a better, more polished version of ourselves before we take the next step. He’s not asking us to have it all figured out first. Instead, He invites us to trust Him, bring what we have, and put our boots on the ground—even when we feel unprepared. In this episode, we’ll talk about: * Why the pressure to have it all together can keep us stuck * The difference between striving and trusting God * What it looks like to move forward with what you already have * Why we should stop waiting until you’re “ready” and take the next step Friend, you don’t have to become someone else before you can start moving forward. You can bring the real you, your weaknesses, your limitations, and all the places that still feel unfinished. He isn’t asking you to have it all together. He’s simply inviting you to trust Him with your next step. If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need this reminder too. 🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    You Don’t Have To Have It All Together

  5. Sep 1

    You Can Do Hard Things

    As we head into a new season, it can be easy to look at everything on our plate and wonder, Can I actually do this? In this episode, I’m sharing a little bit of what has been going on in my own heart as I’ve looked ahead to another homeschool year, a full calendar, and all the responsibilities that come with this season of life. What started as overwhelm led me to a deeper question: What do I really believe about God? Because often, when we’re standing on the edge of something new, the lies get louder. I can’t do this. I’m not capable. I don’t have what it takes. But what if those lies are really just lies? Together, we’ll talk about the fear and overwhelm that can come with a new season, the deeper lie hiding underneath those feelings, and why God’s presence changes everything. If you’ve been looking ahead and feeling a little overwhelmed, a little uncertain, or a little afraid, I hope this episode feels like a deep breath and a reminder from a friend of things you probably already know—but maybe just needed a little encouragement to remember. In this episode, we’ll talk about: * Why new seasons can feel overwhelming * The deeper lie hiding underneath “I’m not enough” * What overwhelm reveals about what we believe about God * Why we don’t need to have the whole season figured out before we begin * How the Good Shepherd leads us one step at a time * Why you can do hard things because God is with you A question to consider: What are you believing about the season ahead? And what might change if you truly believed that God is with you, He is good, and He will not abandon you? Because I want you to know this: You are capable, and God is with you. And I think that means so much more than we realize. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    You Can Do Hard Things

  6. Aug 25

    You Can (Intro)

    We’re standing at the edge of a new season. And whether that means fall, a new job, a new opportunity, a new chapter, or something the Lord has been leading you to, there’s something that often happens when we are about to step into something new: the lies get louder. I can’t do this.I’m not capable.I don’t have what it takes.I’m on my own. But what if those lies are really just lies? And what would happen if we confronted them with truth—and actually believed the truth? In the next six weeks we’re going to uncover some of the lies that can keep us stuck. We’ll talk about courage, walking in faith, boldness, boundaries, taking the next step, and learning to keep going even when things get hard (and they will). Because I want you to know this: You are capable, and God is with you.(And I think that means so much more than we realize.) My hope is that this series feels like a deep breath—a reminder from a friend of things you probably already know, but maybe just needed a little boost of encouragement to remember. Remember to subscribe or follow so you don’t miss an episode. I'll see you next week for the first episode of the YOU CAN series. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    You Can (Intro)

  7. Jul 28

    Wildly Free Stories: From Striving to Wildly Free

    In today’s episode, I sit down with my sweet friend Laura for a conversation about surrender, trust, and the freedom that comes when we stop striving and start resting in the Lord. Laura shares her journey of walking away from a successful corporate career and following God’s leading into something entirely different. Together, we talk about what it looks like to release control, trust God’s provision, and discover that the security we’ve been searching for was never meant to be found in our accomplishments, careers, or circumstances—it was always meant to be found in Him. This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a beautiful reminder that God is a good Father and faithful Shepherd who knows exactly what we need. If you’ve ever wrestled with uncertainty, felt the pressure to make everything happen on your own, or wondered if you can truly trust God with your future, I think this episode will encourage you. In this episode, we discuss: • Laura’s story of leaving corporate life and learning to trust God’s provision • The difference between finding security in the world versus finding stability in Christ • What Psalm 23 teaches us about God’s care, protection, and guidance • How knowing Jesus personally brings healing, freedom, and peace • Why obedience often leads us into greater freedom • Learning to trust God’s timing, even when the next step isn’t clear • Finding joy in the simple, everyday moments God has given us My prayer is that this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your own shoulders. Instead, you can hand it over to Jesus—the only One capable of carrying it. God is faithful. He is trustworthy. And He is leading you, one step at a time. Resources & Links: * A Shepherd’s Take on Psalm 23 – Book * Psalm 23 – Bible This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    Wildly Free Stories: From Striving to Wildly Free

  8. Jul 21

    Wildly Free Stories: Breaking Free from Family Addiction

    Hey friends, In today’s episode, Stacey shares her honest and powerful story of growing up with parents who struggled with alcoholism and the healing journey that followed. We talk about the impact addiction can have on a family, the hard but necessary work of setting boundaries, and what it looks like to walk through grief and healing. Stacey vulnerably shares how the Lord met her in the middle of her pain and began leading her into greater freedom, one step at a time. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by someone else’s choices, struggled to know where healthy boundaries fit into loving others, or wondered if healing is really possible, this conversation is for you. My hope is that you leave this episode encouraged, reminded that you are not alone, and confident that God can bring healing and freedom even from the most difficult circumstances. In this episode: * Stacey’s experience growing up with alcoholic parents and the impact on her life * How God revealed boundaries and helped her detach with love * The healing power of community, therapy, and Al-Anon * Facing grief, loss, and ongoing struggles with addiction * The importance of releasing weight and burdens for true freedom * Practical ways to love from afar and care for ourselves without guilt * How healing affects marriage, parenting, and our relationship with Jesus * The ongoing process of grace, growth, and embracing the journey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alyssabrorby.substack.com

    Wildly Free Stories: Breaking Free from Family Addiction
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Wildly Free is a podcast for the woman who wants more than an average faith. She wants to experience the closeness of Jesus every day, take bold steps of faith, and discover the freedom and adventure of walking with Him in everyday life. Through honest conversations about faith, life, and following Jesus, we're learning to let go of striving, trust His leading, and live the life He's inviting us into. You don't have to have it all together. You just have to be willing to walk with Him. alyssabrorby.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Brorby
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alyssa Brorby
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    The Wildly Free Podcast