In this episode, Gari and Ally explore the “Seasons of Straw” we see in Exodus 5 - those confusing moments when life gets harder right after we believe God has promised breakthrough. Through the story of Moses and the Israelites, they unpack how increased pressure, discouragement, and spiritual opposition can often be signs that God is preparing the way for a deeper freedom.
Read MoreEveryone wants to be chosen, but what happens when God asks us to champion someone else’s calling? In this episode, Gari and Ally unpack the remarkable covenant friendship between Jonathan and David and the character it takes to celebrate another person’s rise.
Read MoreIn this honest and heartfelt Q&A, Gari and Carla answer your real-life faith questions - from staying anchored when life feels overwhelming to discerning when God is calling you into something new. Plus, we announce an exciting new transition for Gutsy Faith that you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreIn this episode, we talk about how to respond when prayers seem unanswered, relationships shift, or God is leading you somewhere new. Through the powerful story of Naaman and a young servant girl in 2 Kings 5, we unpack three keys to navigating discomfort well.
Read MoreWords shape what we believe, how we live, and who we become. In this episode, we talk about choosing a Word for the Year - why it matters, how to discern it with God, and how living from that word can bring focus, growth, and transformation.
Read MoreUnderstanding God as Father shapes everything about our faith, yet many struggle to grasp His heart and role in our lives. This episode explores four stages of spiritual maturity, from child to the Ancient of Days, revealing how the Father lovingly nurtures, disciplines, befriends, and ultimately invites us into the depth of His unfathomable love.
Read MoreGod doesn’t always answer the way, or in the timing, we expect, but He always speaks when we need to hear Him. In Acts 16, Paul’s obedience to God’s unexpected redirection shows us that surrendering our plans and choosing praise over fear leads to freedom, impact, and the spread of the gospel.
Read MoreGari and Carla dive into the story of David in 1 Samuel 30, exploring how to respond when everything falls apart. They unpack how David moved from heartbreak to hope and how we can trust God to turn even our worst moments into powerful comebacks.
Read MoreGari and Carla explore the story of Jesus’ transfiguration in Luke 9, revealing what happens when God invites us to a mountaintop moment. This episode challenges listeners to wake up spiritually, shift the focus from doing to being, and embrace the transformation that comes from truly encountering God on the mountain.
Read MoreGari and Carla dive into Jeremiah 32 to unpack what it means to trust God when what He says doesn’t match what you see. Through Jeremiah’s obedience to buy seemingly worthless land, they reveal powerful truths about faith, obedience, and God’s bigger plan… even when His instructions don’t make sense.
Read MoreIn this episode, we're diving into what happens when God challenges our long-held beliefs and invites us into something new. Through the story of Peter in Acts 10, we explore how a mind transformed by God can lead to deeper intimacy with Him—and how flexibility in faith isn't compromise, it's obedience. Are you willing to let God change your mind?
Read MoreIn this episode, we explore the difference between fake fire – misguided, self-made devotion that leads to destruction – and God’s empowering fire that equips us with boldness and purpose. From Leviticus to Acts, the Bible shows us that real fire comes from God’s presence, not our performance.
Read MoreGari and Carla explore how God has used fire throughout Scripture to lead, purify, empower, and reveal what’s false. From Moses at the burning bush to Isaiah’s refining moment in God’s presence, they unpack four types of fire that transform us today.
Read MoreWhen we first come to faith, it feels like we’ll always conquer mountains and see the results of strong belief…and then comes life. The Apostle Peter knew something about dealing with the unexpected challenges of life and in this episode we study several powerful verses in 1 Peter 5 that will shift how you view trials!
Read MoreIn this episode we study an interesting story found in Mark 2 about a group of gutsy guys and their WHY!
Read MoreGari and Carla journey with two sisters in the scriptures, Mary and Martha, to see how they handled different seasons of their lives. Through this study, they discover that sometimes gutsy faith means having EVEN NOW faith - a faith that still presses on and believes despite current circumstances.
Read MoreAt Gutsy Faith we talk a lot about “going deeper” and “living braver.” But what does it mean to go deep into faith? How does that feel and look?
Read MoreIn this episode, Gari and Carla interview Cara Berkman whose husband Lance was an all-star MLB player. Cara explains her gutsy story as she shares the truth behind professional baseball life, the secret to keeping their marriage steady for 29 years, and the adventures that have come with being a mom of four amazing girls. Whether you’re into baseball or the Bible, or maybe a little bit of both, this interview is for you!
Read MoreIn this episode, Gari and Carla have a conversation about Necessary Endings, based on a book by Dr. Henry Cloud. Whether we like it or not, endings are a part of life. We can’t avoid them, escape them, or deny them, so we have to learn to embrace them because how we deal with them will impact every aspect of our lives.
Read MoreIn this episode, Gari and Carla uncover secret truths about faith and what it means to live within a faith rhythm. Faith is a process, not a product. It’s a dance, not a destination. Listen to this episode if you want to go deeper understanding your faith!
