Episodes

  • When Radical Faith Leads You Out of Your Comfort Zone with Daniel MacLeod
    May 6 2025
    Okay friends — this episode is so special. We sat down with our new friend Daniel McLeod for a convo that left us honestly fired up and so encouraged. Daniel lives in Nashville and leads an incredible ministry called Jesus Mission that’s all about reaching the next generation — and y’all, the stories he shares are WILD. We’re talking revival in high schools, miracles on the streets of Broadway, and what it really means to live with radical, sold-out obedience to Jesus. We talk about the cost of following Jesus, how scary obedience can be (and how to do it anyway), and the better-than-you-could-imagine life that comes on the other side of surrender. Whether you’re in full-time ministry, raising babies, working a 9-to-5, or just trying to figure it all out — this episode will remind you that your “yes” to God matters more than you think. Let’s get after it! Topics Discussed What Is Jesus Mission? From High School Revival to Friday Nights on Broadway The Wild Story Behind Wilco United and 1,600 High Schoolers Worshiping Becoming the Peer Pressure: A Radical High School Faith Story Building Ministry That Meets Real Needs When Radical Obedience Doesn’t Equal a Paycheck What It Costs to Live Fully for Jesus The Sweetness on the Other Side of Surrender Miracle on Broadway: Healed of Terminal Cancer That One Time Daniel Preached to a Whole Fraternity When Obedience Feels Awkward and Success Looks Different First Steps: How to Do It Scared and Say Yes Anyway Radical Motherhood, Everyday Yeses & What’s Next for Fireplace Thanks To Our Sponsors! Good Ranchers: By sourcing all of their meat from local, independent farms in the U.S., Good Ranchers is connecting people to quality products they can’t get anywhere else. Visit https://www.goodranchers.com and use code FTG at checkout to get free meat + $25 off your order. Guest Resources Follow Daniel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldmacleod Website: https://www.danielmacleod.org Jesus Mission Global Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesusmissionglobal Website: https://www.jesusmission.global Fireplace Nashville Instagram: @fireplacenashville Website: https://www.fireplacenashville.com Wilco United Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilco.united Website: https://www.wilcounited.com The Merger Nashville Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themergenashville Website: https://www.themergenashville.com 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • An Honest Convo About Living Radically for Jesus
    Apr 29 2025
    In today’s episode, we’re kicking off a brand new series all about what it really looks like to live radically for Jesus! We get super honest about how chasing after a bold, sold-out faith can feel a little harder now that we’re married, raising babies, and just living in the thick of life. We talk about the ways our faith felt wild and full of fire back in college, and how we’re learning to find that same hunger again in this season. Plus, we dive into the story of the rich young ruler and what Jesus says about living radically — it’s costly, it’s dependent, it’s simple, and it’s the absolute best adventure we could ever say yes to. Whether you’re single, married, raising a family, or somewhere in between, we hope this convo leaves you feeling challenged, encouraged, and fired up to chase after all God has for you! Let’s get after it, friends! Topics Discussed A New Series: Living Radically for Jesus Throwback: How Our Faith Felt Radical in College Adulting and the Challenge of Keeping Faith Front and Center The Rich Young Ruler: When Jesus Asks for Everything Radical Faith Is Gonna Cost You What Desperate Dependence on Jesus Really Looks Like It’s Not Flashy — It’s Simple Radical Faith Is the Best Adventure How We're Trying to Live This Out Right Now Get Ready: More Radical Faith Stories Coming Soon! 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Kenz in the Hotseat: Chronic Illness, Baby Names, Rhythms for Couples, and is She Moving?!
    Apr 22 2025
    This episode is packed with all the things we love—big laughs, deep convos, and a whole lot of real talk. Mac turns the mic on her bestie and co-host, Kenz, and nothing’s off-limits. They dive into marriage rhythms, product hacks, and Kenz' ongoing journey with chronic illness. From the cutest story about their quarterly marriage retreats to a raw update on how illness has impacted her faith, Kenz keeps it hilariously honest and super encouraging. And yes, baby Chip (or Baker?) makes an appearance in the convo too. Whether you’re a newlywed, navigating chronic health stuff, or just here for the friendship vibes—we know you’ll enjoy this one. Topics Discussed From First Trimester Feels to Loving Vero Navigating Big Life Decisions in Marriage Supporting Your Husband Like a Teammate Behind the Scenes of the "Cuddle Puddle" Life Kenz's Chronic Illness Journey + How She’s Coping Baby #2 Talk: Chip or Baker?! Planning for Two Kids (And Still Working!) Their Rhythms for Marriage: Retreats, Calendars, and Date Nights Hospitality, Mission, and Using Their Home for Kingdom Work The People Who’ve Shaped Kenz’s Faith Strengths, Weaknesses & Growing in Confidence Writing a Book (For Real This Time!) What Kenz Is Most Expecting in the Second Half of 2025 Thanks To Our Sponsors! Good Ranchers: By sourcing all of their meat from local, independent farms in the U.S., Good Ranchers is connecting people to quality products they can’t get anywhere else. Visit goodranchers.com and use code FTG at checkout to get free meat + $25 off your order. Cozy Earth: Elevate your style and space with their luxuriously simple designs crafted from only the best materials. Visit cozyearth.com and use code FTGFAM at checkout to get 40% off your purchase! 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Mac in the HotSeat: Botox, Next Baby, Finding a Church, & Confidence in Who God Made You To Be
    Apr 15 2025
    This week, Kenz flips the script and puts Mac in the hotseat—and let’s just say, nothing’s off limits. From postpartum struggles to marriage highs (and hilarious fights), from church transitions to style ruts, Mac gets super real about where she’s at and what she’s learning. Whether you're navigating motherhood, marriage, or figuring out your own timeline in a world that loves to rush things, this convo is packed with honesty, encouragement, and a few LOL moments too (yes, we talk Botox and Chick-fil-A). You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, and reminded that confidence starts with knowing who God made you to be. Topics Discussed Mac in the Hotseat: Behind-the-Scenes Life Update Motherhood, Expectations & Finding Joy Chick-fil-A, Calling & Career Changes Confidence, Comparison & Going Against the Grain Finding a Church Home (When It’s Not So Easy) Postpartum Body Image, Style Ruts & Botox Talk 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • 5 Things You Can Do Today that Might Just Change Your Life
    Apr 8 2025
    Ready to shake up your routine and go deeper with Jesus? In this episode, we’re catching you up on life lately—fun gym habits, our fave quiet time hack, and what’s new with For the Girl and Delight. Oh, and Kenz is sharing all the baby prep updates, including some adorable name ideas! We also get real about boundaries—like limiting social media and using password protection to stay accountable. These small changes have seriously helped with clarity, creativity, and peace. Plus, we’re talking about those Holy Spirit nudges and what happens when you actually say “yes.” From health goals to soul care, we’re diving into what it looks like to live intentionally and build a life that’s full and free. Grab your coffee and come hang with us—we’re so glad you’re here! Topics Discussed Little Shifts That Lead to Big Change Why Boundaries = Freedom Saying Yes to Jesus Moments Walking With God in Every Season Prioritizing Health + Finding Your People Building Space for You + Your Community Follow us! 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Thanks To Our Sponsors! Good Ranchers: By sourcing all of their meat from local, independent farms in the U.S., Good Ranchers is connecting people to quality products they can’t get anywhere else. Visit goodranchers.com and use code FTG at checkout to get free meat + $25 off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • New Season Coming April 8!
    Apr 3 2025
    Ready to laugh, be challenged, and grow deeper in your faith? Join Mac and Kenz—your internet besties, new moms, and co-founders of Delight Ministries—as we unpack what it really looks like to navigate your 20s with grace, grit, and Jesus at the center. On For the Girl, no topic is off-limits—from balancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship to radical faith that moves mountains. Tune in for topics like: 5 Things You Can Do Today That Might Just Change Your Life Mac in the Hot-seat: Botox, Her Next Baby, Finding a Church, and Confidence in Who God Made Her to Be Kenz in the Hot-seat: Chronic Illness, Baby Names, Rhythms for Couples, and Is She Moving?! An Honest Conversation About Living Radically for Jesus How to Steward Your Finances (and Avoid Our Biggest Money Mistakes) Stories from Women Living Boldly Whether you’re a college student, a young professional, or stepping into a brand-new season, this podcast is your weekly hangout for laughter, encouragement, and truth you can hold on to. New season starts next week (April 8)! Follow us! 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 5 Tips on Navigating a Hard Convo with a Friend
    Apr 1 2025
    In this episode of For The Girl, we’re diving into the complexities of having difficult conversations within friendships. We discuss our personal experiences and provide concrete tips on navigating conflicts effectively. From believing the best in each other, to choosing the right time and place for the conversation, we highlight some of the tools we have found most helpful in those hard conversations with each other. The episode emphasizes the power of resolving conflicts to deepen and heal friendships, and encourages you to invite Jesus into your reconciliation process for meaningful and lasting resolution. Topics Discussed Believing the Best in Each Other Seeing Things from Their Perspective The Power of Apologizing Avoiding Over-Talking with Friends The Impact of Miscommunication Choosing the Right Time and Place Thanks to our sponsor! Glorify App - Start your 14-day free trial of our favorite Bible app when you visit glorify-app.com/FTGFam and download the Glorify app today! Follow us! 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Embracing Your Mom Era
    Mar 25 2025
    Hey girl, welcome back! We’re so glad you’re here for today’s episode all about stepping into the beautiful and sometimes awkward journey of motherhood. Whether you’re a new mama, dreaming about it someday, or just figuring it all out—we’ve got you. We’re talking about those early feelings of discomfort and breaking the mold of the stereotypical “mom identity.” We’re getting super honest about those early feelings of hesitation and how our idea of motherhood evolves over time. We’ll also dive into what it means to parent with intention—how our words, actions, and even our tone shape the little hearts watching us. Through laughter and real talk, we unpack how parenting is actually refining us too. And we wrap things up with some practical ways to stay spiritually grounded, present, and full of grace as we navigate this wild, beautiful calling. Topics Discussed What does it mean to Embrace your Mom Era? Parenting With Purpose and Intention Creating Meaningful Moments as a Parent Being a Present Momma Follow us! 📸Instagram: For The Girl Mac Bridges Kenz Durham Subscribe! 🍏Apple 🎧Spotify 📹Youtube Thanks To Our Sponsors! Good Ranchers: By sourcing all of their meat from local, independent farms in the U.S., Good Ranchers is connecting people to quality products they can’t get anywhere else. Visit https://www.goodranchers.com and use code FTG at checkout to get free meat + $40 off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
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