app01 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:15:34 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Healthy Vibes Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Faith Over Fear” https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/tags/faith%20over%20fear Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Healthy Vibes Podcast explores mindset, habits, resilience, and intentional living. Practical conversations on slowing down, building discipline, and improving how you live each day. en-us episodic Mindset, Habits & Personal Growth for Intentional Living Kelley Ranaudo Healthy Vibes Podcast explores mindset, habits, resilience, and intentional living. Practical conversations on slowing down, building discipline, and improving how you live each day. no health, fitness, wellness, faith, gratitude, lifestyle, inspiration, behavior change Kelley Ranaudo kelley@ranaudo.com Episode 231: God is in the Middle of it All https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/231 953280fd-e9fb-4a36-b3f0-065e1d8c025c Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo No matter what you're facing today, remember this: God is already in the middle of it. He goes before you, walks beside you, and will faithfully carry you through. 8:29 no <p>When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or full of waiting, it's easy to wonder where God is. In this episode, we're reminded that He is not watching from a distance, He is walking with us through every difficult moment.</p> <p>Whether you're facing anxiety, a season of waiting, a major life decision, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, remembering God's presence changes everything. We may not know how the story will unfold, but we can trust the One who is writing it.</p> <p>In this episode, we talk about:</p> <ul> <li> Why we often feel alone during difficult seasons</li> <li> How fear grows when we forget God is with us</li> <li> Finding peace in the middle of uncertainty</li> <li> Trusting God when you don't have all the answers</li> <li> Practical ways to remember God's presence every day</li> </ul> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong><em>"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."</em> — <strong>Isaiah 41:1</strong> </p> courage, encouragement, health, God, dreams, faith, family, habits, joy, relationships When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or full of waiting, it's easy to wonder where God is. In this episode, we're reminded that He is not watching from a distance, He is walking with us through every difficult moment.

Whether you're facing anxiety, a season of waiting, a major life decision, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, remembering God's presence changes everything. We may not know how the story will unfold, but we can trust the One who is writing it.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why we often feel alone during difficult seasons
  • How fear grows when we forget God is with us
  • Finding peace in the middle of uncertainty
  • Trusting God when you don't have all the answers
  • Practical ways to remember God's presence every day

Scripture:"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." — Isaiah 41:1

]]> When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or full of waiting, it's easy to wonder where God is. In this episode, we're reminded that He is not watching from a distance, He is walking with us through every difficult moment.

Whether you're facing anxiety, a season of waiting, a major life decision, grief, or simply feeling overwhelmed, remembering God's presence changes everything. We may not know how the story will unfold, but we can trust the One who is writing it.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why we often feel alone during difficult seasons
  • How fear grows when we forget God is with us
  • Finding peace in the middle of uncertainty
  • Trusting God when you don't have all the answers
  • Practical ways to remember God's presence every day

Scripture:"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." — Isaiah 41:1

]]> Episode 227: The Narrow Gate https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/227 eb63e8d6-5b49-42b6-b101-98b7bbc3a51c Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo In this episode, we explore what is meant by the narrow gate and why choosing the road less traveled often leads to a life of greater purpose, peace, and faith. 21:38 no <p>Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path?</p> <p>In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently.</p> <p>Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God's direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn't always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong><br> Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why the wide road is so appealing</li> <li>The dangers of following the crowd</li> <li>How worldly pressures can pull us off course</li> <li>What it looks like to walk the narrow path today</li> <li>Practical ways to choose faith over popularity</li> <li>Finding peace and purpose in God's direction</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reminder for Today:</strong> The narrow path isn't always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don't choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become.</p> <p>This week, before making a decision, ask yourself:</p> <p><strong>"Am I following the crowd, or am I following God's calling?"</strong></p> family, habits, home, health home, mental health, joy, courage, vulnerability, connection, mom, fitness Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path?

In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently.

Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God's direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn't always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.

Scripture:
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14

Key Takeaways:

  • Why the wide road is so appealing
  • The dangers of following the crowd
  • How worldly pressures can pull us off course
  • What it looks like to walk the narrow path today
  • Practical ways to choose faith over popularity
  • Finding peace and purpose in God's direction

Reminder for Today: The narrow path isn't always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don't choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become.

This week, before making a decision, ask yourself:

"Am I following the crowd, or am I following God's calling?"

]]> Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path?

In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently.

Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God's direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn't always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.

Scripture:
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14

Key Takeaways:

  • Why the wide road is so appealing
  • The dangers of following the crowd
  • How worldly pressures can pull us off course
  • What it looks like to walk the narrow path today
  • Practical ways to choose faith over popularity
  • Finding peace and purpose in God's direction

Reminder for Today: The narrow path isn't always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don't choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become.

This week, before making a decision, ask yourself:

"Am I following the crowd, or am I following God's calling?"

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