Courtney Acuna: Hard Faith Questions (Part 1)

Today's episode has been in the works since 2022 and it's finally here! On the podcast, we have husband and wife Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Andre Levrone Jr. Sydney is a two time Olympic champion and World Record Holder while Andre is a former NFL player, speaker for Christ, and currently in seminary school to become a pastor. They are (clearly) a powerhouse couple whose heart is on fire for Christ and whose passion is to share the gospel with the world. In this episode we talk about Kingdom purpose, challenges they have faced with being counter-culture in their industries, their cute little Jesus stories of how they met, all things marriage, influence and so many other amazing topics. You don't want to miss this episode... let's check in!!!Follow Sydney on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sydneymclaughlin16/Follow Andre on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dreistheway/Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews her husband Niko Ivanov. In this episode they go through a series of questions asked by Nicole's followers. Covering topics such as; real intimacy in marriage, how to know if someone is "the one", the power of the tongue, the most challenging parts of marriage, & so much more! You don't want to miss this episode. Time to check in!!Follow Niko on Instagram Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews her fitness & nutrition coach Hannah Ruth. Hannah is the founder & owner of the Built to Burn Academy, which Nicole has been a part of since November. Her program has been so life changing mentally,  physically, & even spiritually that she had to have Hannah on the show to share with everyone! In this episode Hannah shares her journey with starting her business, what she learned moving out of her hometown, advice to inspiring business owners, & how she has leaned on God through it all. Of course we also talk on fitness & diet culture, lifestyle vs quick fix, and so many other amazing health & fitness topics! Let's check in!Coaching Scholarship with Built to Burn Academy x Nicole Ivanov DETAILS:- 3 months free coaching- Working with Hannah 1x1Applications open May 4th and end May 8thAPPLY HERE (only takes 2 minutes) Follow Hannah on IGFollow Built to Burn on IGhttps://burnbyhan.com/Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole interviews Courtney Acuna for PART 2 of hard faith questions. You guys asked, so we delivered! We're diving deep into questions that a lot of people avoid...  “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss.Follow Courtney on IG:https://www.instagram.com/courtacuna/Courtney's website:https://courtneyacuna.comBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, your host Nicole takes the hot seat! In honor of turning 33 on April 21st Nicole is sharing her current dreams, things she learned in year 32, and things she's hoping and praying for this next year! If you want to learn more about your host, make sure to check in to this episode!Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's powerful episode, Nicole talks (& cries) with wife, mother, author, worship leader, musician, hair dresser Mackenzie Nelson. Prepare yourself to be wildly inspired by her testimony of being healed in regards to sexual intimacy, self worth, and her identity in Jesus. You do not want to miss this episode... bring tissues and let's check in!! Follow MacKenzie on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mackenziebriel/Buy her book "Why Orange"https://www.whyorangebook.comBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole dives deep with her bestie Courtney Acuna. Courtney is a business and content strategist, owner of multiple businesses and brands, wife, mother, and an overall boss. Nicole puts Courtney in the hot seat asking her "hard faith questions." They talk all things spiritual warfare, why bad things happen to good people, finding your identity in God and discovering how we can listen to God in our lives. Buckle up for an episode that will make you reflect, think and be encouraged in your walk to whatever dream God has placed on your heart. Time to Check in!! Follow Courtney on IG:https://www.instagram.com/courtacuna/Courtney's website:https://courtneyacuna.comBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episode, Nicole talks to the vivacious Brooke Anderson. Brooke is a student at ASU majoring in Communications with a minor in Digital Audiences, co-business owner with her sister of the social media management agency "Sister Social", and a youth ministry middle school girl's director. In this episode, Brooke shares her testimony of how she had to surrender her plans to God and how He completely transformed her path in a way she couldn't even dream of herself. We talk all things surrender, trust and allowing God to guide your life. Prepare to be lifted up! Time to check in!! Follow Brooke on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_brookieanderson/Follow Sister Social on IG:https://www.instagram.com/_sistersocial/Book Recs:"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World" by John Ortberg Be sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

On today's episode, Nicole talks to the incredible, (now married), Kingdom builder couple Riley Sewell and Jack Kehoe. In this episode, they dive in and share with us the amazing God story of how they met, what has made their relationship what it is, and how sharing your story has lasting impact for the Kingdom of Heaven. Be prepared to laugh, feel the love between these two, and be inspired. Time to check in!!Follow Jack on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jackkehoe/Follow Riley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/Watch & listen to more of Riley's speaking engagements:https://linktr.ee/rileywithcourageBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast

In today's episodes, Nicole interviews Riley Sewell. This will be Riley's 3rd time on the Dream Check Podcast & somehow it gets better every time! Riley is a speaker, writer, Non-Profit leader, and overall ray of sunshine. In this episode,  they talk about the journey of singleness, what it's really like to save yourself for marriage, and all about how God is in the business of redemption. Get ready to be inspired, laugh and leave feeling encouraged wherever you are in your story. Time to check in! Follow Riley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileywithcourage/Watch & listen to more of Riley's speaking engagements:https://linktr.ee/rileywithcourageBe sure to follow @DREAMCHECKPODCAST on instagram for more behind the scenes, inspiring quotes, and all updates!!For more on relationships and fun content, follow your host, @NICOLEMARIEIVANOVFor more behind Dream Check podcast, visit: www.nicoleivanov.com/podcast