Go With God

Kaley Hollingsworth
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Navigating the Christian life is harder than it looks, especially when balancing relationships, spiritual growth, and living a life of purpose. Go With God is for the curious and the committed, the one with a dusty bible and the theologian, the busy believer and the deconstructing evangelical. You can expect in-depth Bible teaching, practical guidance, and real-life perspective to equip you for every step of the faith journey.

  1. 5d ago

    Loving the Church You’re Leaving

    Maybe you've prayed and discerned your church isn't healthy. Or maybe it is, and it's just not your season there anymore: different needs, different growth, or God simply unsettling you toward something new. Whatever the reason, leaving a church doesn't have to come with drama, a confrontation, or a goodbye tour. You can leave quietly. You can leave well. This episode isn't about exposing leadership or litigating who was right. That's not our job, it's God's. Instead, Kaley walks through Romans 12:14-18 as a practical framework for leaving a church at peace, even when you've been hurt. Some of what's covered: The difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker, and why staying quiet to avoid conflict isn't actually the goal.Blessing the people who hurt you, even if that just means being careful with your words the next time someone asks how it's going over there.Rejoicing with the people staying behind, celebrating the good that still happens in a place you're choosing to leave, and making space to grieve with the people who are sad to see you go.Why humility means assuming you don't have the full picture — there's always a piece of the story you're missing.Laying down the need to be proven right, and why most of us won't get the vindication we're hoping for.Leaving in a way that's honorable to the church, to the people you led, and to your own story without silencing what you actually experienced. This one's meant to be saved, not just listened to once. If you're in the middle of praying through a church transition, Kaley built this episode to be a reminder you can come back to when the big feelings hit. Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠

    Loving the Church You’re Leaving

  2. Sep 7

    What is a Healthy Church?

    Church hurt has come up again and again this year in DMs, in coaching calls, in the Q&A that just wrapped the last series. So instead of continuing to talk around it, this episode goes to the source and asks the actual question: what does a healthy church look like? Kaley's life group reads Acts 2:42-47 together every single week for this reason. It's ground zero for the New Testament church: the blueprint written in the aftermath of Pentecost, when 3,000 people were suddenly added to a movement that had to figure out what to do next. Every denomination interprets the specifics of this passage a little differently, but the outcomes of a healthy church should look the same no matter where you land. This episode breaks down four markers from a single verse: devotion to the apostles' teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and the prayers. And what each one actually looked like in the first century, versus what it should look like in a healthy church today. Teaching isn't just information: it's representing Christ to the body, guided by the Spirit, not just correct doctrine recited from a stage.Fellowship (koinonia) means actual friendship: shared life, shared goals, people who know each other beyond a Sunday nod.Breaking bread was ordinary meals, not just communion: a reminder that the things of God and everyday life were never meant to be separated.The prayers were rhythm and routine: not an afterthought squeezed in before a meeting, but a defining posture of the whole community.It’s only one verse, but Kaley makes the case that if these four things are present, the rest tends to follow. It's not just a checklist for evaluating a church from the outside. It's a mirror for how each of us is stewarding the body we're already part of. Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠

    What is a Healthy Church?

  3. Aug 31

    Answering Your Belonging Questions: Friendship, Comparison & Church

    To close out the "Why Do I Feel Like I Don't Belong?" series, Kaley opens up her inbox, DMs, and conversations from her coaching group and life group to answer the real questions listeners have been asking about friendship, comparison, and church community. Instead of easy answers, this episode walks through honest, scripture-backed responses to the tensions so many of us feel—being unseen in friendship, exhausted by comparison, and caught between conviction and community when it comes to church. In this episode, we discuss: Real Friendship vs. Being Used: How to tell the difference between mutual, sacrificial friendship and one-sided relationships—plus honest questions to ask yourself if you're unsure (John 15:13).When You're Always the One Who Shows Up: What to do when you feel like the only one pursuing connection, and why reciprocation might not be the only measure of whether you're loved well (Galatians 6:9-10).Comparison, Social Media, and Losing Connection to Texts: Practical steps for protecting your peace from comparison culture, and how to rebuild real, in-person connection when most relationships live in a group chat (Romans 12:1, Matthew 6:33).Navigating an Imperfect Church Home: How to hold both love for your church community and honest tension over its limitations, plus the real markers of when it's time to stay, pray, or leave (Matthew 7:15-20). Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠ YT: www.youtube.com/@kaleyhollingsworth

    Answering Your Belonging Questions: Friendship, Comparison & Church

  4. Aug 24

    Jesus Lived From a Place of Belonging

    In this episode, Kaley continues the "Why Do I Feel Like I Don't Belong?" series by looking at belonging not just in Jesus' death, but across His whole life. From a scandal-marked birth to a wilderness temptation that targeted His identity as Son of God. Instead of leaving belonging as something to chase, this episode shows how Jesus' sense of belonging was settled long before His ministry began, and what that means for how we live out our own identity in Christ. In this episode, we discuss: Born an Outsider: Jesus entered the world through scandal, vulnerability, and rejection. Born to an unmarried mother, hunted by Herod, and dismissed in His own hometown. And what it means that God chose to start there.Finding Home at the Temple: The story of 12-year-old Jesus staying behind in Jerusalem (Luke 2:46-49), and how this moment reveals where His true sense of belonging was rooted, not in Nazareth, but in His Father's house.Beloved Before the Work Began: How Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:16-17) settled His identity before a single miracle or sermon, and why God's declaration of "Beloved" over Him is what’s offered to us.Answering "Did God Really Say?": How Jesus responded to the enemy's attacks in the wilderness, and what it looks like to combat the lies we hear about God's love, presence, and faithfulness from a place of secure identity rather than self-doubt. Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠ YT: www.youtube.com/@kaleyhollingsworth

    Jesus Lived From a Place of Belonging

  5. Aug 17

    But I Still Feel Alone...

    In this episode, Kaley tackles an experience that so many face: feeling completely alone even when surrounded by people. Whether it's sitting alone in a crowded room, not getting an invite, or navigating a new season, loneliness isn't just about physical isolation. It's a deeper, emotional reality. Instead of quick fixes, this episode takes time to sit in the feels of loneliness and look to Scripture to see how Jesus handles it. In this episode, we discuss: Isolation vs. Loneliness: Why young adults are reporting higher rates of loneliness, and how you can be surrounded by friends, workout buddies, or a church community and still feel alone. Making Space for Feelings: How Scripture (from Elijah's cry in 1 Kings 19 to the Psalms) gives us permission to acknowledge our loneliness rather than rush past it. Jesus Understands Your Loneliness: A look at Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane when His closest friends fell asleep during His hour of distress (Matthew 26:36-42). The Ultimate Comfort: How Jesus bearing true separation from the Father on the cross (Matthew 27:46) guarantees that we will never be forsaken. Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠ YT: www.youtube.com/@kaleyhollingsworth

    But I Still Feel Alone...

  6. Aug 10

    Fitting In vs. Belonging—Why They're Not the Same Thing

    In this episode, Kaley continues our series Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Belong? by tackling one of the most common statements shared in her research: "I don't fit in." From middle school outfit choices and post-worthy coffee runs to left-off lunch invites and excluded pickleball groups, we’ve all felt the sting of trying—and failing—to fit in. But what if "fitting in" isn't actually what our hearts are searching for? This week, we explore the crucial difference between performing for human approval and walking in the settled security of true biblical belonging. In this episode, we discuss: The Exhaustion of Fitting In: Why trying to fit in is a moving target set by people, fueled by the fear of being left behind, and bound to leave us feeling broken or exhausted.Belonging as a Settled Position: How true belonging isn't earned through effort, clothing choices, or social invitations—it is established by your position in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6).Chosen, Seated, and Adopted: Why God chose you before the foundation of the world to set you apart, adopt you into His family, and love you with the very same love He has for Jesus (Ephesians 1:3-6).2 Reflection Questions to Reorient Your Heart: Practical, scripture-backed questions to help you identify whose approval you’re chasing and remove the obstacles keeping you from resting in your identity (Galatians 1:10, Romans 8:28-30). Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠ YT: www.youtube.com/@kaleyhollingsworth

    Fitting In vs. Belonging—Why They're Not the Same Thing

  7. Aug 3

    The Loneliness Epidemic Even in Our Churches

    Welcome back to a brand-new season of the Go With God Podcast! In this season premiere, Kaley dives into our first series of the semester: Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Belong? Have you ever looked at social media or walked into a room and fought the feeling of being left out, "too much," or "not enough"? You are not alone. This week, we explore a powerful reality: we are living in a true epidemic of loneliness and isolation—and it is impacting our physical, emotional, and spiritual health even inside our churches. Inspired by an article published by the US Surgeon General in 2023 regarding “The Belonging Deficit,” Kaley unpacks what true biblical belonging looks like and why finding your place in God’s family is so essential. In this episode, we discuss: The Loneliness Epidemic: Why isolation affects your health just as much as physical factors like blood pressure, weight, or air pollution.Belonging as an Identity: How true belonging starts by recognizing that God personally chose you and initiated His plan for you from the beginning of time (1 Peter 2:9-10, Galatians 3:8-9).Belonging in the Church: Why the local church is the physical body where we are meant to experience true connection, and why "church hurt" is so painful when that system breaks down (1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 2:19-22).Fostering Community: 3 practical ways to fight individualistic culture by showing up consistently, investing deeply in a group, and keeping your heart open to the Holy Spirit. Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠ YT: @kaleyhollingsworth

    The Loneliness Epidemic Even in Our Churches

  8. May 18

    When "White-Knuckling Life" Stops Working: Control vs. Surrender

    Do you ever feel like you’re working hard, striving, and fighting, yet you aren’t actually getting anywhere? We often mistake "control" for progress because it feels tangible and immediate. But in this episode, we dive into why control is often an illusion that leaves us "heavy laden" and exhausted. Drawing from Matthew 11, we explore Jesus’ invitation to a different kind of life—one that isn't passive, but "open-handed." Surrender isn't jumping off a cliff and doing nothing; it’s a physical participation with God. It’s moving from the tight-fisted grip of self-sufficiency to the "palms up" posture of a child. Whether you are struggling with work boundaries, spiritual growth, or the need to be "in charge," learn how to trade your heavy burden for a yoke that is easy and a rest that actually reaches your soul. Key Takeaways: *Surrender vs. Passivity: Surrender isn't "blowing in the wind" or being inactive. In Scripture, surrender always requires participation—getting up, giving something up, or changing a lifestyle. It’s "hands open," not "hands off." *The Deception of Control: Control makes us feel in charge and provides quick, tangible results, but it is ultimately "fake" movement that leads to striving instead of fruitfulness. *Childlike Dependence: Jesus reveals the Father to the "little children." While adults vie for dominance, children understand how to live in surrender—relying on someone else for their schedule, their food, and their needs. *The Shared Yoke: Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 isn't an invitation to sit on the couch; it’s an invitation to work with Him. It is shared work with someone who is gentle and lowly in heart. *Reframing the Lessons: How to identify "old life lessons" (e.g., "I am in control") and replace them with Biblical truth to move from a grip of fear to a posture of peace. Scripture References Matthew 11:25-30: The core text on childlike revelation and the easy yoke. Romans 8:28: God working all things together for good. Proverbs 21:1: The King’s heart in the hand of the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11: God’s plans for welfare and a future. Luke 9:23-24: Denying self and taking up the cross. John 15:5: Abiding in the Vine; apart from Him, we can do nothing. Psalm 37:4-5: Delighting in the Lord and committing your way to Him. Psalm 139:1-5: Being fully known and searched by God. Mentioned in the Episode: Links + more! Connect with Kaley: www.kaleyhollingsworth.com IG: @kaley_hollingsworth⁠⁠ YT: www.youtube.com/@kaleyhollingsworth

    When "White-Knuckling Life" Stops Working: Control vs. Surrender
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Navigating the Christian life is harder than it looks, especially when balancing relationships, spiritual growth, and living a life of purpose. Go With God is for the curious and the committed, the one with a dusty bible and the theologian, the busy believer and the deconstructing evangelical. You can expect in-depth Bible teaching, practical guidance, and real-life perspective to equip you for every step of the faith journey.

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  • Creator
    Kaley Hollingsworth
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kaley Hollingsworth
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