With The Warters

Danna-Gift Warter
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Welcome to With the Warters — where a real husband and wife sit down, tell the truth, and don't edit it out.We're Dylan and Danna. Married. New parents. Christians figuring it out in real time. On this podcast we talk about the things most couples keep private — the hard seasons in marriage, what personal growth actually looks like when you're doing it together, family dynamics, faith, and the everyday moments that shape who you're becoming.No highlight reels. No rehearsed answers. Just two people who chose each other, learning what that really means.New episodes every week. Come as you are — we already are.Find us on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @thediaryofdanna

  1. May 12

    Our Marriage After Baby: The Reality vs The Expectation

    Send us Fan Mail Welcoming a newborn into your family changes everything… including your marriage. In this very first episode of With the Waters, we open up about the reality of navigating postpartum recovery, sleep deprivation, emotional overwhelm, intimacy struggles, communication breakdowns, and learning how to support each other through one of the most challenging seasons of marriage. Everyone talks about how hard newborn life is… but almost nobody talks about what it does to your relationship. We share: ✨ The emotional shifts of becoming parents ✨ How postpartum affected our communication ✨ The resentment that started building ✨ What helped us reconnect emotionally ✨ Intimacy struggles after having a baby ✨ The importance of open communication in marriage ✨ How faith and intentionality helped us navigate this season together If you’re newly postpartum, preparing for parenthood, struggling in your marriage after having a baby, or simply trying to build a God-centered relationship… this episode is for you. Remember: You’re not broken. Your relationship may simply be rebuilding into something deeper. 💛 Subscribe to follow our journey through marriage, family, faith, parenthood, and building a life together in real time. #MarriagePodcast #PostpartumMarriage #NewParents #ChristianMarriage #RelationshipAdvice #Motherhood #Fatherhood #MarriageAfterBaby #PodcastForCouples #FamilyPodcast ⏱️ CHAPTERS  00:00 Intro & Welcome to With the Waters 01:00 The reality of newborn life and marriage 02:00 Discovering new levels of capacity as parents 04:00 Identity shifts after becoming parents 05:30 The exhaustion nobody prepares you for 07:00 Emotional changes in motherhood & fatherhood 11:00 Processing birth trauma & postpartum emotions 14:00 Postpartum shame and feeling helpless 16:00 Our first major postpartum argument 19:00 Postpartum rage, resentment & emotional overload 21:00 Why open communication matters in marriage 23:00 How resentment quietly starts building 24:00 Taking responsibility during conflict 26:00 Men leading communication in relationships 29:00 How newborn stress amplifies relationship issues 31:00 How to avoid escalating arguments 34:00 Healing abandonment wounds in conflict 35:00 Intimacy struggles after having a baby 38:00 Feeling emotionally disconnected in marriage 41:00 Male vs female needs after postpartum 44:00 Survival mode and lack of intimacy 46:00 What helps restore intimacy after baby 50:00 Communication, trust & emotional connection 52:00 How this season is changing us as a couple 53:00 Prioritizing marriage after becoming parents 54:00 Speaking life into each other as partners 57:00 Excitement for parenthood & future growth 59:00 Appreciating each other during postpartum 1:02:00 Final thoughts on marriage, growth & newborn life 1:03:00 Outro & subscribe Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    1h 5m

  2. Apr 13

    I Thought God Owed Me...Here's What I Learned About Entitlement

    Send us Fan Mail Hey you 🤍 I wanted to sit down and talk about something that honestly convicted me… because I didn’t even realize I was doing this in my relationship with God. Lately, I’ve been struggling with my faith — feeling frustrated, distant, and honestly questioning why things weren’t working out the way I thought they should. And as I sat with it, I realized something deeper was going on. In this video, I’m sharing a hard truth I had to face: I was treating my obedience to God like a transaction… expecting Him to show up the way I wanted Him to. We don’t always mean to do this, but it can quietly show up through: unmet expectations frustration when prayers aren’t answered comparing our lives to others or feeling like God “didn’t come through” This isn’t a perfect or polished message — it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s something I’m actively working through in this season of motherhood, life transitions, and growing my faith. If you’ve ever: -felt frustrated with God -questioned His goodness in your life -struggled with your faith in a hard season -or wondered why things aren’t working out I hope this feels like a conversation with a friend who’s figuring it out too. Because maybe it’s not that God isn’t showing up… maybe He’s just not showing up the way we expected. And maybe there’s something deeper He’s trying to do in us. We’re learning, growing, and choosing faith — one day at a time 🤍 ___ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Following Up on My Faith Struggle 01:00 – Why I Felt Distant From God 02:00 – The Birth Story That Changed My Perspective 03:30 – When God Protects You Differently Than Expected 04:30 – Where Entitlement Comes From (Pride) 05:30 – Control, Ego & Lack of Surrender 06:30 – “Transactional Faith” (Hard Truth) 07:30 – Cultural Christianity vs Real Faith 08:30 – The Reality of Walking With God 10:00 – Signs You Might Be Feeling Entitled 12:00 – When Frustration Pulls You Away From God 13:00 – Comparing Your Life to Others 14:30 – Social Media & Feeling Overlooked 16:00 – Treating Obedience Like a Transaction 18:00 – Hard Questions to Ask Yourself 19:30 – Why I Still Choose God 20:30 – God Is Checking Your Heart 21:30 – Shifting My Perspective 22:30 – Focusing on Gratitude & Truth 23:30 – Remembering God’s Character 24:30 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    26 min

  3. Apr 6

    I Obeyed God and Things Got Worse - My Honest Faith Struggle

    Send us Fan Mail Hey you 🤍 I wanted to sit down and talk to you honestly… because this season of my life hasn’t looked the way I expected it to. My husband and I moved to Miami out of obedience to God. We prayed, we fasted, and we truly believed He was leading us here… but since then, life has felt heavier, harder, and honestly a little confusing. In this video, I’m opening up about what it feels like when your faith doesn’t feel as strong anymore… when God feels quiet… and when life doesn’t match what you thought obedience would bring. This isn’t a “how to have stronger faith” video. This is the real, in-the-middle-of-it version. If you’ve ever: felt like God went silent questioned why your life isn’t working out struggled with your relationship with God felt overwhelmed in a hard season or wondered if you did something wrong… I hope this feels like sitting with a friend who understands. Because even in the silence, I’m learning something I didn’t expect… And maybe you are too. We’re taking this one day at a time 🤍 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Moving to Miami in Faith 01:00 – When Life Gets Hard After Obedience 02:30 – Financial Stress & Unexpected Challenges 03:30 – When Faith Starts to Feel Distant 04:30 – What Do You Do When God Feels Silent? 06:00 – Expectations vs Reality with God 08:00 – Anxiety, Pressure & Feeling Overwhelmed 09:00 – Praying but Not Hearing God 11:00 – Trying to Reconnect Spiritually 13:00 – Questioning If I Did Something Wrong 15:00 – Truth: God Is Not Absent 17:00 – Obedience Doesn’t Equal Immediate Blessings 18:30 – Letting Go of Expectations 20:00 – Finding God Through Gratitude 22:00 – Social Media vs Real Life Expectations 23:00 – Choosing Faith Anyway 24:00 – Rewriting the Story in My Mind 25:00 – Encouragement for You Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    27 min

  4. 09/23/2025

    Staying Sane in an Insane World - Practical Tips to Create Distance & Boundaries

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of This Feels Holy, I open up about protecting your peace and staying grounded when the world feels heavy and overwhelming. Between tragic events, constant noise on social media, and the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to spiral into fear, comparison, or negativity. I share the exact practices that have helped me find balance in the middle of chaos—like morning routines that set the tone for peace, intentional social media detoxes, feeding your spirit through prayer and creativity, and surrounding yourself with life-giving people. You’ll also hear my reflections on God’s role in the middle of a noisy world and how we can choose to amplify His voice above all else. If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, overstimulation, or simply feeling drained by the world, this episode will encourage you to breathe, reset, and step into God’s peace. Timestamps:  00:00 – Why I felt uninspired to share lately  01:00 – Staying sane in an insane world  03:00 – Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s passing and world events  06:00 – My season of isolation and overconsumption  07:00 – Why not checking your phone first thing matters  12:00 – Digital detox tips to protect your mind  15:00 – Feeding your spirit instead of your flesh  19:00 – Creating life-giving routines  21:00 – The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people  25:00 – Moving your body to shift your mindset  27:00 – Final encouragement + prayer Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    31 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    Real Talk about Pregnancy & The Major Identity Shift into Motherhood

    Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I speak about the struggles I've been facing in identity between motherhood and being a 'boss babe'. I used to be a career-focused woman, wanting to accomplish many things in a day and always working on optimization and productivity. Now? I'm pregnant, feeling all the hormones and the desire to nest and rest! I open up about the battle of the two identities and how motherhood is one I'm still working on learning how to accept.  Thanks for tuning in and I hope we continue to learn and grow from one another! LOVE YA BABES!  Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    18 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    A Quick Lesson on Spiritual Maturity - Correctly Interpreting Your Heart

    Send us Fan Mail Spiritual maturity isn’t about perfection—it’s about obedience, discipline, and allowing God to transform your heart over time. In this episode, I share how God led me through seasons of conviction with things like secular music and even TikTok Shop, and how those lessons taught me the difference between something being “evil” versus my heart not being ready for it. We’ll talk about: Why God sometimes removes things from your life for a seasonHow to tell if you’re spiritually maturing (hint: it’s about your heart, not legalism)The importance of discipline, obedience, and living in humilityWhy the Living Word continues to transform us at every stageIf you’ve ever wondered whether something is “wrong” or if God is just working on your heart, this episode will give you clarity, peace, and encouragement to walk closer with Him. Chapters:  00:00–01:29 – What is Spiritual Maturity?  01:30–04:59 – Secular Music, Conviction, and Growth  05:00–07:59 – How God Corrects Our Hearts  08:00–10:59 – TikTok Shop and Idolatry  11:00–13:59 – Discipline, Obedience, and Grace  14:00–End – Heart Over Legalism: Walking Humbly with God Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    15 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    Why I don't Fear Secular Music as A Christian

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that stirs a lot of debate in the Christian community — secular music. I share my personal journey of cutting it out completely, how it impacted my spirit and mindset, and why I no longer live in fear when it comes to hearing it. We’ll talk about the difference between secular and carnal music, how to discern what’s influencing your walk with God, and why your sanctification journey is unique to you. This isn’t about perfectionism — it’s about walking humbly with God, letting the Holy Spirit convict where needed, and meeting others with love instead of judgment. Timestamps:  00:00 – Christians, curses, and God’s power  01:00 – The difference between secular and carnal music  03:00 – My early journey and cutting secular music out completely  05:00 – How music deeply influenced my mindset and lifestyle  07:00 – Recognizing the impact of lyrics on my spirit  09:00 – Going cold turkey and replacing music with worship  10:00 – Growing stronger in discernment over time  12:00 – Why I don’t live in fear of curses in music  13:00 – The danger of harsh rebukes for new believers  15:00 – Meeting people where they’re at in their walk  16:00 – Questions to ask yourself about music’s influence  17:00 – Remembering Christ’s victory over the enemy  18:00 – God convicts in His timing, not ours  19:00 – Closing thoughts and encouragement Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    20 min

  8. 08/05/2025

    How God Surprises the Broken Hearted - My Birthday Miracle

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt forgotten on a day you were supposed to feel celebrated? This video shares a raw, vulnerable story from my birthday—one where comparison crept in, expectations fell flat, and I cried out to God for comfort.  What happened next reminded me that God's presence is far more powerful than any earthly gift. He didn’t show up how I expected—but He showed up in a way that left me in awe. If you’ve been doubting your worth, questioning whether God hears your prayers, or secretly wrestling with disappointment, this message is for you. Watch this to be reminded that God does see you, especially in the quiet, tender moments of your heart. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if this video speaks to you. _____ ⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS:  00:00–01:14 – I Felt Forgotten on My Birthday 01:15–02:27 – God Knew What I Needed Most 02:28–03:36 – The Moment the Surprise Started 03:37–04:58 – The Story Behind the Bracelet 04:59–06:28 – What the “I Believe In You” Card Said 06:29–07:34 – The Deeper Meaning God Revealed 07:35–08:57 – When God Uses People to Speak to You 08:58–10:24 – Why This Moment Changed Everything 10:25–12:09 – I Couldn’t Stop Crying 12:10–13:43 – God Doesn’t Forget the Small Details 13:44–15:29 – A Word for the Woman Who Feels Overlooked 15:30–16:58 – God Sees You: Don’t Give Up ___ Support the show If you want to participate and interact with the show, head over to www.dannagift.com where you can submit your topics or questions you want to hear on any upcoming episodes. I'm excited to hear from you!

    43 min
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Welcome to With the Warters — where a real husband and wife sit down, tell the truth, and don't edit it out.We're Dylan and Danna. Married. New parents. Christians figuring it out in real time. On this podcast we talk about the things most couples keep private — the hard seasons in marriage, what personal growth actually looks like when you're doing it together, family dynamics, faith, and the everyday moments that shape who you're becoming.No highlight reels. No rehearsed answers. Just two people who chose each other, learning what that really means.New episodes every week. Come as you are — we already are.Find us on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @thediaryofdanna

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  • Creator
    Danna-Gift Warter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 With The Warters
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