Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud?

In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat?, and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God.

After walking through deep grief, spiritual burnout, and what she calls “death by a thousand paper cuts,” Niki realized that asking hard questions didn’t mean she was losing her faith—it meant she was fighting for it.

Together, we unpack:

• Why your doubts aren’t dangerous—but actually essential to real faith

• How to ask God hard questions without fear, guilt, or shame

• The 5 lies we believe that keep us from honest conversations with God

• The CHAT framework to help you process pain with God (and not just about Him)

• Why Jesus gives you permission to wrestle, grieve, and not have it all figured out

Whether you're grieving, burnt out, or secretly scared you're losing your faith—this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your questions and walks with you through the mess.

✨ Quote to Remember:
“God isn’t intimidated by your questions—He’s already holding space for them.”

🛎 Links + Resources:

• Preorder God, Can We Chat? ➡️ NikiHardy.com

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What would you do if a wall of water the size of a skyscraper was racing toward you?

At just 10 years old, Riley Kehoe was vacationing with her family in Thailand when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami—the deadliest in recorded history—hit without warning. What saved her life?

A 3-second decision… and the voice of God.

In this powerful episode, Riley shares the untold details of that harrowing day, how she recognized and responded to God's voice in the middle of chaos, and how that moment shaped the rest of her life.

Now a speaker, author, and new mom, Riley is on a mission to help others find 3-second Courage to overcome fear, follow God’s leading, and live bravely—right where they are.

If fear has ever held you back from obedience, bold decisions, or simply moving forward… this episode will light a fire in your spirit.

🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What Riley heard from God the moment everything went silent before the tsunami hit

• The difference between healthy fear and fear that keeps you stuck

• How to develop the habit of courage in the small moments

• Why 3 seconds of courage might be all you need to change your life

• Practical tips for recognizing God’s voice in moments of crisis or decision-making

🔗 Resources & Links:

👉 Grab Riley’s book: Three Seconds of Courage
👉 Connect with Riley on Instagram: @rileywithcourage
👉 More from Jenilee: Java with Jen Website

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Share this episode with a friend who’s battling fear or waiting on a word from God.