StoryMakers- Women’s Identity, Purpose, Belonging, Leadership, Faith

22-Talking to God About Everything: Lacey Rozell on Prayer

TALK TO GOD ABOUT EVERYTHING- Have you ever felt like you were doing all the “right” things, but something still felt disconnected inside? Like your head knows God, but your heart is stuck in survival mode? In this conversation with author and leader Lacey Rozell, we talk about what happens when your faith gets real in the mess of motherhood, mental health, and life transitions. From postpartum depression to recovery ministry to writing a book that started as a conversation in her home, Lacey shares how prayer became the anchor that led her out of ‘brain prisons’ and into freedom. This episode will stir something in you- especially if you’ve been living for God but struggling to live with Him.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
God wants real relationship, not just routine religion, and prayer is how we stay connected in the hard moments, not just the holy ones.
Resistance often shows up right before revelation, especially around purpose and identity.
Writing or creating from your story doesn’t have to start with a big dream- sometimes it’s obedience to a small yes that opens unexpected doors.
LISTENER CHALLENGE
Where do you feel most resistant or disconnected right now? What’s one way you could bring God into that space- through prayer, journaling, or a real conversation with Him today?
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly.” Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit."
Reflect: Have I been talking at God… or with Him?Think: “What if prayer isn’t about performance, but presence?”
CONNECT WITH LACEY:
https://www.laceyrozell.com
https://www.instagram.com/joyfulbeeministries
https://www.tiktok.com/@laceyrozellauthor
https://createathrivingprayerlife.myflodesk.com
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21-How to Make a Friend and Be One

BE THE FRIEND YOU HOPE FOR- If you’ve ever felt invisible, unsure where you belong, or tired of feeling like friendship is for everyone else- you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been helping me rebuild friendship in an intentional way. From undoing old narratives to showing up awkward and honest, let's talk about what it really looks like to make and be a friend as an adult. You’ll walk away with both mindset shifts and practical conversation starters, and maybe even the courage to text that person you’ve been thinking about.
Key Takeaways:
You can’t build real friendship while pretending to be someone else. Healing your inner narrative helps you show up as the real you—without resentment or people-pleasing.
Friendship isn’t found—it’s cultivated. You might have to host the tea night, go alone to the gathering, or start that first awkward conversation.
Most women feel the same way you do. You’re not too needy or too late. You’re human—and craving connection is proof that you’re made for it.
Listener Challenge:Take one step this week toward building the kind of friendship you want. That might mean sending a text, showing up to something local, or simply being honest about your desire to connect. If you’re feeling brave, use one of the conversation starters I shared and see what opens up. You never know who’s been waiting for someone like you to say hi.
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20-Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends!

ADULT FRIENDING DILEMMA- Let’s talk about why it's just so hard to make and keep friends as an adult woman. Making friends as an adult is awkward, vulnerable, and way harder than it was back when proximity and playgrounds did the work for us, especially when you're new somewhere, super busy in daily life, or maybe carrying the rejection from past friendships. But just because it’s harder doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In this episode, we’re talking about the very real struggles of finding the meaningful connections that we so desperately need and desire. 
Key Takeaways:
Adult friendships take time, shared interest, intention, and proximity- but they’re worth the energy.
Past rejection can make new connection feel unsafe, but healing begins with one small but brave conversation.
You don’t have to wait to be invited- your desire for friendship is normal and valid, and you can initiate without overextending yourself or being too awkward.
 
Listener Challenge:Identify one local place you could show up this month: a class, a church group, a women's event, or even your own home. Take one small action to create or accept connection- without expecting it to fix everything, just to say: “I’m open.”
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19-From Identity to Impact: Brittany Tate on Becoming a Daughter

What if the thing you love doing most is actually part of your calling? What if your passion isn’t random and your pain doesn’t get the final word? In this conversation with Brittany Tate, founder of Living Truth Co., we talk about what it really means to become a daughter of God. From discovering your true identity to walking boldly in your purpose, Brittany shares how intimacy with God through the Word unlocks confidence and clarity for your next step. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward when you feel stuck or unseen, this is for you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Your identity in Christ is the foundation for confidence and calling.
Passion and purpose often go hand in hand- especially when led by God.
You are not defined by your affliction but by Jesus’ affection.
LISTENER CHALLENGESpend time in the Word this week- not to check a box, but to connect with God as your Father. Ask Him to show you who you are and what He's placed in you for this season. Reflect on this: What have You called me to in this season? Is there any are where I've allowed my shame to hold me back from my true purposes?
Find Brittany here:
www.livingtruthco.com
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18-How to Literally Take Your Thoughts Captive

RENEW YOUR MIND ON PURPOSE- If you've ever felt stuck in your thoughts, unsure which ones to trust or how to move forward, this episode will give you a practical framework to find clarity. I’m walking you through my DC3 model- six simple steps to take your thoughts captive, line them up with truth, and renew your mind on purpose. Whether your thoughts feel loud and condemning or just a little off, you’ll learn how to recognize, assess, and replace them with something better. This is how transformation begins: one thought at a time.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Every thought you think has power- but not every thought should be believed.
The DC3 model gives you a clear, biblical process to take your thoughts captive and align them with truth.
You have authority to cast down lies, choose truth, and renew your mind daily.
STORYMAKER CHALLENGEPick one recurring thought you’ve been entertaining lately. Walk it through all six steps of the DC3 model:
Determine it
Confine it
Dig for truth
Challenge it
Decide to keep or cast it
Choose a new renewing thought to hold onto this week.
Then write that new thought somewhere you’ll see it every day. Speak it out loud until it starts to stick.
Get your free download of the Story Reset Guide here.
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17-Poison or Power: The Narratives That Shape Us

REWRITE YOUR ROOT NARRATIVE- What if the most painful thought in your life has been writing the story of your future without you realizing it? In this powerful episode of StoryMakers, we’re talking about the poisonous root beliefs that get passed down, sink deep into our soul, and quietly run our lives until we recognize them, uproot them, and replace them with power. I’ll walk you through my own story of identifying the most destructive belief I’ve carried—and how I’m trading it in for something that leads to healing and hope. This is about more than just mindset—it’s about soul health, spiritual clarity, and the legacy you’re building.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Poison thoughts are deeply rooted narratives that shape emotions, actions, and legacy
Power thoughts don’t control us- they restore us and help us co-author with God
Owning your narrative means trading lies for truth through awareness, prayer, and soul leadership
LISTENER CHALLENGE:Ask yourself: What root lie do I keep returning to? Write it down, then ask God—what truth would You trade me for this? Start speaking that truth over your life, every day this week.
StoryMaker Challenge:
Get your free download of the Story Reset Guide here and then:
Choose one current struggle or stuck area. Write out both your current PEARL and a new PEARL. Let the truth lead your next step.
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16-Rewrite Your Story By Renewing Your Mind

FROM DEFAULT TO INTENTIONAL LIVING- Sometimes we live inside stories we never meant to write. But the good news? You can change your mind AND your story. It's important to know where real transformation begins- not by hustling harder or shaming your lack of willpower- but by renewing your mind and walking with God into an intentional, hopeful future story.
The old PEARL helps you observe the pattern you’re already living from. The new PEARL helps you reverse-engineer a different outcome by starting with your desired legacy.
True transformation happens when you partner with God to shift your beliefs- not just your behavior.
StoryMaker Challenge:
Get your free download of the Story Reset Guide here and then:
Choose one current struggle or stuck area. Write out both your current PEARL and a new PEARL. Let the truth lead your next step.
 
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15-Using Your Story for Good: Christina Zorich on Film, Faith, and Ending Human Trafficking

GETTING CREATIVE & COURAGEOUS FOR JUSTICE- What happens when a woman refuses to ignore injustice and instead uses everything in her hands—her story, her skills, and her platform—to make a difference? In this conversation with Christina Zorich, actress, producer, and director of the powerful documentary The New Abolitionists, we get to witness what it looks like when passion, purpose, and calling collide. Christina shares the personal journey that led her into filmmaking, the heart-wrenching realities she encountered while exposing human sex trafficking, and the redemptive thread of hope she found woven through it all. This episode is for any woman who’s ever wondered if her gifts really matter or if her story could be used for something bigger than herself. Christina's life is a reminder that you don’t have to be loud to make impact—you just have to be willing.
Key Takeaways
Your gifts are not random. Christina’s background became the very tool God used to illuminate the darkness and give voice to the voiceless.
Obedience opens doors. Her yes to one small step of faith led to international impact and collaborations she couldn’t have orchestrated on her own.
You are not too late. No matter what your past holds or how unclear your next steps feel, God can use your surrendered story to change lives.
StoryMaker Challenge:
Reflect on this question-
If you could use your voice, your gifts, or your experiences to shine a light on one area of injustice or need in the world—what would it be? Journal your response, pray into it, and ask God what small step of obedience He may be inviting you to take. Then take it.
Let’s keep writing stories that matter. Subscribe, share this episode, and tag us when you do—we’d love to hear how Christina’s courage sparked something in you.
Find Christina and her documentary here:
www.thenewabolitionistsdoc.com
www.christinazorich.net
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14-Live with Intention and Leave a Lasting Legacy

KEEP WRITING YOUR STORY- If you’ve followed the PEARL series (episodes #9-14) from start to finish, you’ve done some deep inner work and I’m so proud of you. In this episode, I’m tying it all together and showing you how the PEARL becomes more of a joyful practice than a one-time process. You’ll learn how to keep using it to make sense of your story, shift your patterns, and live with purpose. This episode is a gentle wrap-up and a bold invitation to keep going. Your next chapter is waiting!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
PEARL isn’t just a reflective tool—it’s a repeatable process you can use anytime to gain clarity and create change.
The New PEARL helps you rewire your story by starting with the legacy you want to live and working backward with intention.
You are never stuck in your old story—you can change your mind, your rhythm, and your impact in partnership with God.
Free download: The Story Reset Guide
StoryMaker Challenge:Set aside time to walk both PEARLs- your current pattern and your future intention. Let God speak into your legacy, and take one step toward the life you actually want to live.
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13-The Life You’re Building: What Legacy Really Means

RESULTS CULMINATE IN LEGACY- Legacy isn’t something you start thinking about at the end of your life. You’re building it right now, in every choice, every conversation, every pattern. In this final episode of the PEARL Practice series, we’re digging deep into the *L Path: Legacy* and how to live on purpose so your life tells the story you actually want to leave behind. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just drifting or surviving, this episode will help you come back to center and choose intention over default.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Legacy is formed by the consistent results of your life, not by big moments, but by faithful ones.  
2. You can reverse-engineer your legacy by starting with your vision and tracing back through your actions and beliefs.  
3. Legacy isn’t about fame or visibility, it’s about presence, character, and the ripple effect of truth-filled living.
Free download: The Story Reset Guide
StoryMaker Challenge:
1. Name your desired legacy: Write it out as a vision: What kind of woman do you want to be remembered as?  
2. Evaluate your current trajectory: Are your repeated results moving you toward that vision—or away from it?  
3. Trace it backward: What actions are you consistently taking? What emotions drive those actions? What beliefs support them?  
4. Start living your legacy now: It’s not about arriving. It’s about aligning. Every small step counts.
Ask yourself: “If I keep living the way I am now, what will my legacy be?”
Then pause. Pray. Invite God into the story.  
Ask Him: What story are You writing through me? And what do You want the next chapter to say?
Pick one simple, repeatable action this week that reflects the legacy you want to leave. Let it become part of your rhythm. Watch what it builds over time.
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