This Isn’t the Life I Prayed For: Finding Hope in Job with Tami Nantz

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB takes a deep dive into the life and ministry of the prophet Elisha, exploring what his biblical story teaches us about surrender, faithful obedience, spiritual preparation, and trusting God’s power in everyday life. From burning the plows and answering God’s call to receiving a double portion, helping a widow in need, witnessing miraculous healing, and seeing the chariots of fire, Elisha’s journey reminds us that God often works deeply within us before working visibly through us—and that His provision, presence, and restoration reach both our greatest struggles and smallest concerns.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this powerful episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB welcomes coach and mentor Whitney Carnohan for an honest conversation about faith, surrender and finding purpose in God’s plan. Whitney shares her journey from leaving the Mormon church and chasing success to building a personal relationship with God, strengthening her marriage and making the courageous decision to sell nearly everything and move her family from San Diego to El Salvador. Together, KB and Whitney explore releasing hustle and material identity, trusting God through fear and uncertainty, staying close to Him in everyday life and finding strength through willingness, prayer and obedience. This inspiring Christian testimony offers hope to anyone navigating change, rebuilding their faith or learning to surrender control and follow where God leads.Find out more about Whitney on Instagram and check out Power Couple Playbook on Spotify. Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

What does meaningful time with God look like for you? In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, KB shares her faith-filled Christian morning routine—including Bible reading, daily devotionals, prayer journaling, and practical ways to reduce digital distractions—and explores seven unique worship styles that can help you recognize how you connect with God most naturally. KB also welcomes Melissa Landon, creator of The Legacy of Her, to discuss the power of women sharing their testimonies, finding faith through difficult seasons, and building a legacy rooted in purpose. Whether your quiet time happens early in the morning or in the small pockets of a busy day, this conversation will encourage you to pursue God through Scripture, prayer, worship, community, and the practices that awaken your heart to His presence.Find out more about the Legacy of Her or to get tickets here. Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this heartfelt catch-up episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB opens up about the beautiful ways God is moving in her life during the last week of August. She shares family joys; from son Asher starting his third year at Valor Global Online to precious time in Iowa with baby granddaughter Selah along with the unexpected closure of a long, painful friendship rift and the delightful chaos of welcoming eight Highland cows to the Ballard farm. KB also explains why she said yes to a faith-first wellness partnership with Parga's Core 4 supplements (Core Flow, Core Blue, Core Red, and Core Green), delivers a powerful praise report about Christian marriage counseling and answered prayer, and recommends two must-read books: 18 Days in Heaven by Gabe Poirot and The Joy of the Trinity by Tara-Leigh Cobble. Rooted in Isaiah 43:19 "See, I am doing a new thing" this episode is a warm, honest reminder that God is faithful in the wilderness, the waiting, and the every day. Plus, don't miss details on the Legacy of Her luncheon happening September 24 in Manassas, VA.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, KB sits down with faith-driven writer, teacher, and ministry leader Stephanie Meeker, author of the memoir When the Unthinkable Happens, whose life changed overnight in 2014 when her best friend Michelle was murdered by her estranged husband and Stephanie and her husband stepped in to raise Michelle's four children. Stephanie shares who Michelle really was — her contagious joy and the prayer life that shaped their friendship and walks through the day she drove to Michelle's house, the shock of identifying the suspect on video, the six-week trial two years later, and the nearly decade-long fight through foster care, social workers, a denied adoption, and a Virginia law they helped change so the children would not have to forfeit their inheritance to be adopted. Along the way she talks honestly about wrestling with God, journaling through grief when the pages stayed blank, the ministry of presence from friends who simply stayed, what not to say to someone who is grieving, and how Philippians 4:4-7 carried her from a season of desperation into a season of rejoicing. It's a raw, hope-filled conversation about surrender, community, and God's faithfulness when life turns out nothing like the life you prayed for.Stephanie's book is available at StephanieMeeker.org, and she and KB are both speaking at Legacy of Her on September 24th in Manassas, Virginia.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this deep-dive episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB unpacks the powerful story of Elijah, one of the most significant prophets in all of Scripture. From being fed by ravens during a God-ordained drought, to his dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Elijah's journey reveals what it truly means to walk in obedience and rest in the center of God's will. KB also explores Elijah's very human season of fear, discouragement, and depression — and how God met him not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle, still small voice. It's a heartfelt reminder that God faithfully meets our physical and spiritual needs, uses us mightily even in our weakness, and is always doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:19). Come hungry, get fed.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this deeply moving episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB sits down with Jamie and Reina Bryce, a couple who faced every parent's worst nightmare with the loss of their two young sons, William and Zachariah, in a devastating house fire. With raw honesty and unshakable faith, they share how God met them in their darkest valley: the outpouring of love from their church and community, a peace that surpassed all understanding in the hospital, the powerful legacy of their six-year-old found shielding his little brother, and the gift of organ donation that gave life to others. They also reflect on the redemptive joy of welcoming their daughter, Hannah Joy, and the hope that continues to carry them forward. It's a heartbreaking yet profoundly encouraging testimony of God's presence, purpose, and peace in the midst of unimaginable grief.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this heartfelt summer catch-up, KB opens up about a season of growth, gratitude, and honest self-reflection. Between birthday plans, a getaway to Charleston, a wild storm on the farm, and her adorable new Highland cows, she shares a vulnerable new chapter: starting Christian therapy to become a better wife and a woman more like Jesus. KB unpacks why marriage is a covenant rather than a contract, how God is answering her prayer to see her husband through His eyes, and what it looks like to do the hard inner work for the sake of a Christ-centered marriage. She also invites you to the Legacy of Her event in Northern Virginia, shares her partnership with Nutrition Rescue and Convoy of Hope to nourish children in need, and leaves you with July's memory verse, Romans 12:12 — "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Come hungry, get fed.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB is joined by Bible teacher and author Tami Nantz (This Isn’t the Life I Prayed For) for an honest, hope-filled conversation about the book of Job and what it means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. Together, they talk about suffering and God’s silence, why Job never gets an explanation, and how Scripture models bringing your doubts and questions to God, messy and unfiltered, because God can handle it. If you’re in a difficult season (or walking alongside someone who is), this episode offers biblical encouragement to keep showing up, deepen your trust, and remember that God’s silence is not the same as God’s absence.Connect with Tami at taminantz.com and Instagram. Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

In this episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB continues her July Bible deep-dive with the cautionary story of two bad kings—Rehoboam and Jeroboam—whose pride and disobedience split Israel into a northern and southern kingdom. Learn how Rehoboam's harsh, foolish leadership drove ten tribes to rebel, how Jeroboam traded God's promise of an enduring dynasty for golden calves and idolatry, and how the prophet Ahijah's warning ultimately came true. Through their downfall, KB unpacks timeless lessons on consistent devotion, the danger of seeking God only in seasons of trouble, and the sobering truth of Galatians 6:7—“God cannot be mocked; a man reaps what he sows.” Anchored in July's memory verse, Romans 12:12, this episode challenges you to seek the Lord wholeheartedly and build your life on a firm foundation of faith.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.