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  • 56. How God's Pursuit Changes Everything ft. Whitney Lowe

    56. How God's Pursuit Changes Everything ft. Whitney Lowe
    Mar 3 2026
    Does God feel distant right now? What if He’s actually closer than you think?In this episode of No Matter What with Hanna Seymour, Hanna sits down with author Whitney Lowe to talk about her new book Called Back to Who You Are and the life-changing truth that God pursues us.From the book of Hosea to Luke 15, from seasons of discipline to seasons of manna-in-the-desert dependence, this conversation reframes how we see God’s love. If you’ve ever believed you had to chase God to earn His attention — or wondered where He is in the dark — this episode will anchor your heart in truth.No matter what season you’re in — wandering, waiting, doubting, or trusting — His goodness and mercy are still following you.CHAPTERS01:33 Meet Whitney Lowe02:22 The Origin Story of the Book04:02 Hosea and the Lion of Judah08:06 Love and Judgment: Two Sides of the Same Coin12:45 Luke 15 and the Running Father16:29 Image Bearers and Why God Pursues Us20:18 How Being Pursued Changes Everything25:31 Boundaries That Bear With28:39 Carrying Burdens vs. Carrying Loads30:23 Mutual Pursuit with God34:53 “No Matter What” — Whitney’s AnswerKEY TOPICS COVEREDBiblical theology of God’s pursuitHosea and covenant loveLuke 15 and the running FatherImage bearing and identity in ChristDivine discipline and kindnessSpiritual awareness and thanksgivingBoundaries and sacrificial loveMutual pursuit and revival📚 Connect with Whitney📖 Called Back to Who You Are → a.co/d/8hc2zZs📖 Set Your Eyes Higher → https://a.co/d/068Noloa📸 Instagram: @WhitneyPiersonLowe💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourGet your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#IdentityinChrist #NoMatterWhatPodcast #CalledBacktoWhoYouAre #WhitneyLowe #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    44 mins
  • 55. Why Prayer Feels So Hard (And What to Do About It) ft. Paul Miller

    55. Why Prayer Feels So Hard (And What to Do About It) ft. Paul Miller
    Feb 24 2026
    We all want a better prayer life — but most of us feel distracted, inconsistent, or unsure if it even matters.In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with bestselling author Paul Miller (A Praying Life, A Praying Church, The J-Curve) to talk honestly about why prayer feels so hard — and how we can approach God like beloved children instead of spiritual performers.They discuss unanswered prayer, praying through suffering, how legalism sneaks into our spiritual lives, and why corporate prayer may be the missing piece in many churches. Paul shares how learning to pray reshaped his own family’s story — including walking through deep suffering — and offers simple, freeing ways to begin again.If you’ve ever felt guilt about prayer, struggled with silence from God, or wondered where to start, this conversation is for you.⏱ Chapters0:00 Why Prayer Feels So Hard2:00 Is Prayer a Spiritual Gift?5:45 Learning to Pray Like a Child9:00 Should We Ask God for Things?13:00 Unanswered Prayer & Suffering18:30 How Busy Moms Can Pray21:00 Stop & Pray (Simple Practice)23:30 Praying Scripture Over Your Kids26:00 What Is a Praying Church?31:00 Corporate Prayer & the Holy SpiritKey Topics CoveredLegalism and guilt in prayerChildlike faithAsking God for tangible desiresUnanswered prayer and sufferingThe J-Curve (death → resurrection pattern)Corporate prayer in the churchThe role of the Holy SpiritPractical ways to begin praying todayPraying Scripture over your familySustainable prayer rhythms for busy seasons📚 Connect with Paul📖 Paul's books → https://seejesus.net/collections/all📸 Instagram: @SeeingJesus💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourGet your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Prayer #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Prayerlife #Spiritualhabits #PaulEMiller #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    35 mins
  • 54. How to Start Memorizing Scripture (Even if You're Busy) ft. Glenna Marshall

    54. How to Start Memorizing Scripture (Even if You're Busy) ft. Glenna Marshall
    Feb 17 2026
    What if memorizing Scripture isn’t just for kids—or “professional Christians”—but a life-changing practice for everyday believers?In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall to talk about the discipline of memorizing Scripture and how it moves us from merely reading God’s Word to truly living it. Glenna shares how Scripture memory transformed her battle with anger, shaped her love for God, and tethered her heart to truth in seasons of pain, parenting, and ministry.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by spiritual disciplines, disconnected from God throughout your day, or unsure where to start, this conversation is deeply encouraging and incredibly practical.You don’t need more time—you just need a new way to use the time you already have.📖 Topics covered:-Why Scripture memory leads to heart transformation-How to start memorizing the Bible (even with a busy life)-The connection between meditation, memorization, and renewal-How God uses His Word to meet us in suffering-Why the goal isn’t recitation—it’s affection for GodChapters / Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to No Matter What01:55 – Who is Glenna Marshall? Life, ministry, and motherhood06:55 – The hardest and most life-giving parts of this season09:45 – Growing up in the church and coming to faith14:48 – Why Scripture memorization stopped after childhood16:00 – Anger, parenting, and Psalm 119:1118:45 – Memorizing the book of James (and why it changed everything)20:12 – “The goal isn’t recitation—it’s transformation”23:00 – Is Scripture memorization only for high-capacity people?26:50 – God meeting us through memorized Scripture in suffering31:40 – From studying God to loving God35:45 – Where to start if you want to memorize Scripture todayKey Quotes“The goal of Scripture memorization is not recitation—it’s transformation.”“Memorization moved me from the study of God to affection for God.”“You don’t need more time—you just need to use the time you already have.”“God’s Word has a way of meeting you exactly where you are.”“Scripture memory keeps me tethered to God throughout the day.”📚 Connect with Glenna📖 Glenna's books → https://www.glennamarshall.com/my-books/📸 Instagram: @Glennadmarshall💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourGet your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Scripturememorization #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Biblestudy #Spiritualhabits #GlennaMarshall #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    46 mins
  • 53. Faith, Burnout, and Going Again ft. Russell Dickerson

    53. Faith, Burnout, and Going Again ft. Russell Dickerson
    Feb 10 2026
    What do you do when you’re living your dream—but feel completely exhausted?In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with country music artist Russell Dickerson for an honest conversation about faith, burnout, comparison, and obedience. Russell shares how growing up in church shaped his faith, how his understanding of the Holy Spirit deepened later in life, and how God met him in a season where hope felt deferred.From the pressures of success to the quiet work of joy and trust, this conversation reminds us that following Jesus doesn’t mean quitting when things get hard—it means going again, no matter what.Whether you’re navigating exhaustion, discouragement, or simply trying to stay faithful in a demanding season, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & introducing Russell Dickerson02:30 – Family, friendship, and life behind the scenes04:00 – Rapid-fire: what people don’t know about Russell07:30 – Who Russell was at 16 years old10:45 – Growing up in church and early faith13:30 – A deeper awakening to the Holy Spirit18:30 – Faith fatigue and long seasons of obedience22:00 – Burnout after years of success25:30 – The sermon that changed everything: Go Again30:30 – Trusting God in the desert seasons33:45 – Striving vs. working hard unto the Lord37:00 – Comparison fatigue and staying in your lane40:30 – Practicing joy as a discipline43:00 – What following Jesus looks like right nowKey Topics DiscussedFaith in the middle of success and public visibilityBurnout after living a life you once prayed forHope deferred and spiritual exhaustionObedience when excitement is goneThe difference between striving and faithful workComparison fatigue in competitive industriesTrusting God in desert seasonsLetting God close doors as an act of gracePracticing joy as a spiritual disciplineStaying spiritually healthy in demanding careersFollowing Jesus when faith feels costlyChoosing to “go again” when quitting feels easierKey Quotes“Hope deferred makes the heart sick—and I was exhausted.”“Obedience isn’t always exciting, but it’s always forming you.”“Success doesn’t mean you won’t hit a wall.”“Joy is something you practice, not something you wait for.”“When God says ‘go again,’ it’s an invitation—not pressure.”📚 Connect with Russell🎤 See Russ on tour → https://www.russelldickerson.com/#tour📸 Instagram: @RussellDickersonHenry Seeley Sermon 'Go Again': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oNjnUpSMPg 💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourGet your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Overcomingdoubt #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Faithafterburnout #Spiritualhabits #RussellDickerson #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    45 mins
  • 52. A Shame-Free Approach to Spiritual Habits- Kailey Dickerson interviews Hanna

    52. A Shame-Free Approach to Spiritual Habits- Kailey Dickerson interviews Hanna
    Feb 3 2026
    Everyday Spiritual Habits is available now!What if spiritual growth wasn’t about doing more—but about becoming someone new in the middle of your real life?In this special No Matter What episode, Hanna Seymour steps out of the host seat to celebrate the launch of her new book, Everyday Spiritual Habits, and is interviewed by her sister-in-law, Kailey Dickerson. Together, they unpack how spiritual formation actually works for women, moms, and anyone overwhelmed by quiet-time guilt and spiritual “shoulds.”This honest, grace-filled conversation reframes holiness, prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines—showing how God meets us in dishes, laundry, car rides, waiting rooms, and ordinary, messy life. You’ll hear why small, consistent habits matter more than intensity, why identity—not checklists—leads to transformation, and how spiritual growth happens over time.If you’ve ever felt behind spiritually, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & a very special episode02:10 – Book launch announcement: Everyday Spiritual Habits03:30 – Rapid fire: spiritual growth myths06:15 – Quitting “quiet time guilt”08:30 – The science of habit formation11:00 – Why spiritual disciplines feel unrealistic for women14:10 – Practicing prayer in everyday moments17:00 – Redefining solitude for busy moms19:45 – Stop filling every space with scrolling22:30 – Why Scripture isn’t about “feeling good”25:10 – The holiness of ordinary, messy life28:45 – “This is holy work too”31:30 – Identity vs. checkbox faith34:20 – What prayer without ceasing really means37:00 – God’s love isn’t earned—or lost40:20 – When life bumps you, what spills out?43:10 – The spiritual disciplines that changed everything46:00 – Practicing the presence of God49:00 – Tiny habits that tether us to Jesus52:30 – Final encouragement & book invitationKey Quotes “Holiness isn’t intensity—it’s belonging.”“Your life isn’t too messy for spiritual formation.”“Spiritual disciplines are not a checklist; they’re a relationship.”“God meets you where you are, not where you think you should be.”“The mundane moments of your life are holy too.”“You can’t earn God’s love—and you can’t lose it.”📚 Connect with Kailey📖 Coffee With Kailey → https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/podcasts/coffee-with-kailey/📸 Instagram: @kaileydickerson💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourGet your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#EverydaySpiritualHabits #NoMatterWhatPodcast #KaileyDickerson #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    59 mins
  • 51. The Spiritual Habits Forming Your Life

    51. The Spiritual Habits Forming Your Life
    Jan 27 2026
    What is shaping who you’re becoming? In this solo episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour reads the opening chapter of her new book, Everyday Spiritual Habits, and invites us into a deeper vision of spiritual formation—one that’s grounded in grace, not guilt. Hanna explores the difference between spiritual habits and spiritual checklists, why transformation doesn’t happen by trying harder, and how God uses even rocky soil to form lasting fruit in our lives. Drawing from Scripture, Dallas Willard’s “Golden Triangle,” and the everyday realities of faith, this episode asks an honest question: Who—or what—is molding you? This episode is for anyone who feels tired, worn down, or quietly discouraged in their spiritual life—and for those longing to become a woman of peace, joy, and faithfulness over the long haul. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Sneak Peek into Everyday Spiritual Habits 03:20 The Practice of Spiritual Habits 12:01 Understanding Spiritual Habits 19:08 Defining Spiritual Habits 24:54 Outro Key Topics Covered -Spiritual habits vs. spiritual checklists -Romans 12 and spiritual transformation -Dallas Willard’s Golden Triangle -God’s love apart from performance -Habit formation and spiritual training -Trials as God’s shaping tool -Becoming the woman you hope to be -Everyday faithfulness over time 💬 Connect with Hanna 🌐 hannaeseymour.com 📸 Instagram: @Hannaeseymour Pre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/ 🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts #EverydaySpiritualHabits #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Biblestudy #Spiritualhabits #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    27 mins
  • 50. The Truth About Bible Reading and Spiritual Growth ft. Jen Wilkin

    50. The Truth About Bible Reading and Spiritual Growth ft. Jen Wilkin
    Jan 20 2026
    Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin joins Hanna Seymour for a clarifying, freeing conversation about why Scripture matters—and how it actually changes us over time.Known for her passion for biblical fluency, Jen challenges much of what modern Christians assume about Bible reading, including the pressure-filled expectations of “quiet time culture.” With honesty, wisdom, and humor, she reframes spiritual disciplines not as short-term emotional fixes, but as long-term practices that shape our love for God, deepen our understanding of His character, and form us into faithful disciples.Together, Hanna and Jen unpack why so many believers feel shame around Bible reading, how devotional shortcuts have unintentionally weakened biblical literacy, and why repetitive, whole-book reading is one of the most overlooked and transformative practices available to us. They also explore how Scripture was meant to be received—not just individually, but communally—and why true growth requires patience, humility, and time.If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to engage the Bible in a way that fits your real life, this conversation will give you clarity and a renewed vision for God’s Word.In This Episode:• Why Bible reading is about transformation, not self-help• The problem with modern “quiet time” culture• How shame keeps believers from Scripture• Bible literacy vs. Bible fluency• Why repetitive reading builds real understanding• How Scripture was meant to be learned in community• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed or behindChapters00:00:00 Welcome & Episode Introduction00:03:00 Jen’s Story & Season of Life00:06:50 Why Scripture Matters00:08:45 Bible as Revelation, Not Self-Help00:10:50 Shame and Bible Reading00:14:50 The Problem with Quiet Time Culture00:17:10 Discipline, Desire, and Long-Term Growth00:20:00 What Real Bible Engagement Looks Like00:23:00 Repetitive Reading Explained00:25:45 Where to Start Reading Scripture00:27:40 Old Testament & Bible Fluency00:30:05 Scripture Interpretation Layers00:33:10 Women, Theology, and Learning Tools00:35:00 The Role of Bible Studies & Teachers00:37:50 Final Encouragement & ClosingKey Quotes“Change doesn’t begin with wanting to change—it begins with seeing God as He truly is.”“We’ve confused short-term spiritual feelings with long-term spiritual formation.”“A text can never mean something to you that it never meant to the original hearers.”“The goal isn’t Bible literacy—it’s Bible fluency.”📚 Connect with Jen📖 Jen's books and studies → https://www.jenwilkin.net/books-and-studies📸 Instagram: @jenwilkin💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourPre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Biblereading #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Biblestudy #Spiritualhabits #JenWilkin #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    40 mins
  • 49. You Can Let Go ft. Alexandra Hoover

    49. You Can Let Go ft. Alexandra Hoover
    Jan 13 2026
    Author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover joins Hanna Seymour for a powerful, honest conversation about offense, forgiveness, and freedom—and why so many of us are unknowingly living bound by past wounds.Drawing from her book You Can Let Go, Alexandra helps us identify the subtle signs of a heart carrying offense: insecurity, comparison, bitterness, jealousy, rejection, and a critical spirit. Together, Hanna and Alexandra unpack what Scripture actually teaches about offense—not as a feeling, but as a trap that keeps us from experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers.This episode doesn’t minimize pain. Instead, it makes a crucial distinction between hurt and offense, showing how healing requires surrender, honesty, and God’s power—not willpower alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying conversations, struggling to forgive, or wondering why peace feels out of reach, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a path forward.If you’re ready to stop carrying what God never asked you to hold, this episode is for you.In This Episode:• The difference between hurt and offense• Signs you may be living offended without realizing it• Why offense is a spiritual snare• What Jesus teaches about forgiveness and freedom• How healing becomes part of your testimony• Why letting go isn’t just for you—it impacts othersChapters00:00:00 Welcome + Episode Introduction00:02:00 Unexpected Joy & Everyday Delight00:05:30 Alexandra’s Story Behind You Can Let Go00:08:45 What It Really Means to Live Offended00:11:45 Symptoms of a Heart Holding Offense00:14:10 Offense as a Spiritual Snare (Matthew 18)00:17:40 Hurt vs. Offense: A Crucial Distinction00:20:40 Why Forgiveness Is a Process00:24:30 Healing, Prayer, and Releasing Control00:27:00 Letting Go as a Testimony00:29:30 “No Matter What” Encouragement00:30:15 Closing Prayer00:31:40 Book Mentions + Final ThoughtsKey Quotes“Offense is not something that happens to you—it’s something you pick up.”“To live offended is to live imprisoned by pain Jesus already paid to free you from.”“You can follow Jesus and still miss the abundant life He came to give.”“Healing isn’t just for you—it becomes a window of hope for others.”📚 Connect with Alexandra📖 You Can Let Go → https://a.co/d/60iY6R6📸 Instagram: @alexandravhoover💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourPre-order Everyday Spiritual Habits -> https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Healing #NoMatterWhatPodcast #youcanletgo #lettinggo #AlexandraHoover #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour
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    35 mins