It's been two years since I published a Coffee & Honeycomb episode. TWO YEARS. If you're listening to this, thank you for tuning in after all these years. This episode is special to me and I think you'll really enjoy it. Today I’m talking to Portia Allen who is a speaker, educator, pastor, mother, and wife. First, I open up by sharing why I took such a long break from the podcast, and then we dive into the topic of race and the church. We discuss what it was like to be in Minnesota last summer during the tragic murder of George Floyd. We discuss racial reconciliation in the church, how do we integrate social justice with faith, how do we gain conviction and wisdom, and so much more. I hope this conversation encourages and convicts you the way it did to me wherever you are in your faith journey. If you want more of Portia, you can find her at https://www.instagram.com/portiallen/. If you liked this episode or found anything blessing, I'd love to hear from you. IG: @coffeeandhoneycomb

Today's guest is Kennesha Poe-Buycks, author and blogger of Restoration House. She shares about her new book that just came out (woohoo!) and gets really raw with us about the journey of writing a book, how it was born during a season of loss, what restoration means to her, and more. Hope you enjoy the episode and are encouraged! Would love you to share you enjoying this episode on social media and don't forget to subscribe! xo Kennesha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/restorationhouse/ Restoration House book: https://www.amazon.com/Restoration-House-Creating-Space-Connection/dp/031009206X Coffee & Honeycomb IG: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb/

Desiree goes down memory lane and shares how she got on the show and found love, praying for your partner, giving up control, a peek into what life looks like now, and how she measures success differently than the world. Today's more of a light-hearted, fun one, so hope you enjoy. Grab a cup of coffee and let's get started. -- If you want to continue the conversation, join Coffee & Honeycomb community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/651487465295205/ Coffee & Honeycomb IG: http://instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb Desiree IG: https://www.instagram.com/desireesiegfried/

Today's coffee date is Michelle Kim McCoy - pastor's wife, actor, and photographer. She is a multi-passionate and creative woman who balances many things and is stewarding them well. If you can relate to having multiple passions and creative outlets, you're going to want to listen. Michelle shares about having a ministry mindset, setting healthy boundaries, the cost of obedience, and even tips on a healthy marriage. Grab a cup of coffee and join us! Michelle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/michellekimmccoy/ Coffee & Honeycomb IG: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb/

Today's coffee date is Alexis Andra from The Shift Creative. The Shift Creative is an amazing art installation and product styling company based in California. She has done work for Goop, Crate & Barrel, and several amazing womens conferences. In today's episode, Alexis shares how she got her business started, her story of falling in love with God, and how she balances different life responsibilities. The Shift Creative IG: https://www.instagram.com/theshiftcreative/ Coffee & Honeycomb IG: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb/

We're kicking off the season with Sue Warnke! Sue is a Senior Director at Salesforce and the President of Faithforce at Salesforce SF. In this episode, Sue shares how her perspective of work changed after following Jesus, provides tools on how to talk about faith at work when you don't feel brave, and the powerful impact those conversations can have. Sue is so successful, but what is most impressive about her, is her ability to be both bold and gentle about bringing faith to her workplace. Sue shares her powerful testimony of how she went from being an agnostic to now someone who travels the country speaking and encouraging others to bring their full self, including their faith, to work. Coffee & Honeycomb IG: www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb Sue's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanwarnke/ Sue's Twitter: https://twitter.com/suewarnke?lang=en

Today's guest is Victoria Park. Victoria is an actor and artist living in LA - she was most recently in Yappie by Wong Fu Productions, and also in MTV's Sweet Vicious and LA to Vegas. In today's episode, Victoria talks about her journey of moving from the midwest to la, the struggle of being an Asian American women in the industry, what it means to pursue a calling or hear the voice of God, and how to get back up when you've fallen down. Victoria shares her personally story and how she wrestles with identity and shares encouragement on placing it in Christ alone. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, calling, or identity, I hope you enjoy this episode and find encouragement in it. Victoria is super down to earth, easy to talk to, and I hope you find encouragement in this episode. Grab your cup of coffee and let's get started. Victoria's IG: https://www.instagram.com/heybvp/ Yappie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOntet85kBw Coffee & Honeycomb IG: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb/

Today we have Hannah Brencher. Hannah is a writer and a speaker. She has been on the TED talk stage, written two books, and has been featured on Oprah, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, and dozens of other publications. I am SO excited to share today's episode with you all today, and it's the type of conversations that inspired me to start a podcast. Whenever I had a great coffee date, there were multiple times I wish I could record it, bottle it up, and share it with friends, and I'm so glad this one is recorded. In today's episode, Hannah talks about her newest book, Come Matter Here, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process, she also talks about anxiety, depression, social media, and digging into scripture. The meat of the conversation today is about the importance of building your character and a firm foundation, not a following, not a platform, not a brand. Hannah gets really honest and vulnerable with us, and I appreciate her wisdom in that success and fame in this world will not satisfy. Coffee & Honeycomb IG: www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb Hannah's IG: www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher Hannah's website (you can also find the free bible study, coaching classes, Monday emails, and more here): www.hannahbrencher.com

Today's guest is Kelsey Lee from KelseyLeeDotCom. Kelsey is a fitness extraordinaire. Kelsey has been in the industry for over a decade and her experience has ranged from competing in NPC to coaching to being a fitness personality on shows and has even been featured on The Olympic Channel. In this episode, Kelsey shares her experience and her point of view on nutrition and body image as a believer. She reminds us all why modesty is still relevant today and something we should keep in mind, also the importance of protecting our eyes and heart as we think about body image. She recommends her favorite fitness apparel, the worst fitness advice she's seen out there, and even about wrestling with legalism and Christian dating! Kelsey is so fun and wise, so this is a really great episode to listen to. So grab a cup of coffee and let's get started! JENNY'S IG: www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb KELSEY'S IG: www.instagram.com/kelseyleedotcom KELSEY'S WEBSITE: www.kelseylee.com

Today's guest is Bethany Schrock, also known as Beth Cath. Bethany is a creative director and also runs her own photography business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bethany is also a dear friend of mine and someone who has taught me how to find joy despite whatever circumstance you're in. In today's episode, Bethany gets real with us. She shares her scariest moment of running a business which she started at age 17, and her story of how her life got flipped upside down when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We talk about putting our identity in work, in pleasing people, and wondering if we are still enough. I hope this episode encourages and reminds all of us that there is more to life than hustling, and can be relatable as we all have had moments where we questioned - is God still good? Tune in to hear: (6:00) How Bethany and I met (9:50) her passion and business (11:00) her rule of giving her best always and treating every project the same (12:30) how she started her business (15:25) her favorite project (17:00) her lowest point running her business (21:00) learning from her mistakes (24:00) putting her identity in hustling and work and then getting diagnosed with a brain tumor (28:00) feeling hopeless and worthless and figuring out where her identity really lies (35:00) realizing only a few things in her life mattered - and it wasn't her job or her social media (37:00) getting surgery and miraculously getting the whole tumor out (38:40) how her relationship with God changed from this experience (41:25) her honeycomb

In this episode, we talk to Anna Collins, founder and owner of White Flag. I can't wait for you to hear the conversation with Anna because her story is so powerful. When she shares the story behind White Flag, I got the chills and maybe even a little teary eyed. It's a good one. She also even shares her own personal story of surrender - carrying shame, being a single mother, and even her marriage - which is not something we often talk openly about in the church. I'm amazed by Anna's vulnerability and desire glorify God in every season and bless others. To me Anna is someone who lives out the call to love your neighbor, and I hope that as you hear this conversation, you remember that God is bigger than all circumstances. * GIVEAWAY * To help remind us all of God's victory, we are doing a White Flag giveaway and someone can win their very own White Flag! Check out our Instagrams for more detail. Giveaway will run from 7/25 - 7/28. Jenny's IG: www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb White Flag IG: www.isntagram.com/mywhiteflag Anna's IG: www.instagram.com/annalaura White Flag website: www.whiteflag.org Tune in to hear: The story behind White Flag (4:00) how she met her White Flag business partner (6:40) the incredible moments of confirmation she received while getting started (7:40) carrying shame being a young single mother (13:10) her journey and testimony (14:20) going back to church (19:20) how White Flag sparks conversations about Jesus (22:30) why starting White Flag was in a season of surrender (26:20) the difficult season of her marriage and new family (28:10) experiencing reconciliation and healing (30:10) what surrender means (34:00) her favorite flag and the story behind each (43:50)

In this episode, we talk to Britt Karolina Byrne from ABC's The Bachelor AND The Bachelorette! While you may have seen her on the show, what you may not know is that Britt is a woman who really loves God and walks with the Lord. In this episode, Britt gives us a behind the scenes look of her time on The Bachelor, the aftermath experience of what it was like when America rejected her, and how she clung unto truth and found her identity in God. Britt talks about cultivating an intimate relationship with God, being honest with where you are, and even how she does her daily devotions! Grab a cup of coffee and join us! Tune in to hear: Packing for The Bachelor (5:45) How Brit stayed faithful while on the show (9:35) The aftermath of when Brit left The Bachelor (13:20) Pressing into the word of God during this experience (19:55) Guarding your heart and experientially gaining the knowledge that God never leaves (24:00) How God used Brit's experience to bring freedom to other women (27:00) Being honest and confessing where you are (33:00) How Brit does her daily devotions (39:00) Her advice on cultivating an intimate relationship with God (42:00) Her thoughts on using social media (48:00) and her honeycomb (54:55) Thanks for listening! See below to connect with us and I'd love to hear what part encouraged you most! -- JENNY'S INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb BRITT'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brittkarolinabyrne/ BRITT'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/bkarolinanil -- Photo on art cover is taken from Beth Cath (www.instagram.com/bethcath)

Welcome to the first episode of Coffee & Honeycomb! In this coffee date, we talk to Megan Gonzalez. Megan is the founder of MaeMae & Co; she is a business owner, a creative director, a visionary, and a wickedly talented person. She has been featured in Vogue, Design Sponge, Rachel Zoe, Oh Joy, and more. Megan shares the story behind her business, how she overcame worry and doubt with child-like faith, and what happened when she achieved her business goals and realized it actually didn't satisfy the way she thought it would. Whether you're a business owner or not, those are all topics we as women can relate to! Tune in to hear: Megan's favorites (6:20), how she started her business (12:20), a story of when we worked together and a learning that came out of it (15:00), six practical questions she uses to evaluate her work (17:15), how and why she pivoted her business (20:45), when she thought she "arrived" and wasn't what she expected (22:20), how she changed her business and mindset (27:00), changed her prayer life (29:15), leaning on God when she feels paralyzed from fear (30:40), she reminds us how and why we should be confident (32:50) re-defining success (34:00) how to avoid the comparison game (36:00) and last but not least, her honeycomb (41:00). -- JENNY'S INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/coffeeandhoneycomb MEGAN'S INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maemae_co MEGAN'S WEBSITE: http://maemaeco.com/ -- Photo on art cover is taken from Beth Cath (www.instagram.com/bethcath)

Thanks for listening to the teaser of Coffee & Honeycomb. This teaser provides an overview of the host and heart of the podcast. First episode launches on July 11th, 2018! -- Coffee & Honeycomb is a faith-based podcast that will leave listeners encouraged, uplifted, and inspired — just like a good coffee date with a girlfriend! In each episode, I (Jenny, your host!) will interview a different woman who will share her personal story and how she has experienced God's faithfulness. The episodes will cover a variety of relatable topics and my hope is that this podcast reminds us we are not alone, roots us in scripture, and points us to His victory! -- Feel free to follow along on Instagram and leave a comment! @coffeeandhoneycomb