S3 EP18: Faith in the Fog: Why Proximity Matters More Than Clarity
Have you ever found yourself in a season where the unknowns feel stacked on top of each other? You’re praying, you’re showing up, you’re doing what you know to do—but the future still seems hazy. It’s like driving through heavy fog: you can see enough to keep moving forward, but what lies ahead feels blurred and out of reach.Seasons like this can make you wonder if God is distant, distracted, or even silent. But what if the fog isn’t proof of His absence, but a space for deeper formation? What if, instead of clarity, God is offering you the gift of closeness? In this episode, we talk about how fog-filled seasons are often the places where God is most at work, reshaping your vision and anchoring your trust in Him. Could it be that the fog is your greatest gift to increase your faith and understand a new level of intimacy with the Shepherd?Through honest stories, Scripture, and gentle rhythms for drawing near, you’ll be encouraged to: • Name the fog that’s clouding your peace and perspective. • Recognize the pull toward control when what you really need is communion. • Anchor your heart in who God is, not just what He does. • Choose praise as warfare when clarity is out of reach. • Stay near to Jesus when the way forward feels uncertain.If your heart feels unsettled, your prayers seem unanswered, or you’re simply weary from the not knowing, this conversation is for you. It’s a reminder that proximity to God—not clarity of the path—is what steadies you. The fog isn’t your enemy; it may be the very place God reshapes your vision and deepens your trust.
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S3 EP17: Love Your Life…Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time w/ Rachel Awtrey
What do you do when your life looks fine on the outside… but deep down, you’re wondering, “Is this really it?”In this episode, I sit down with my friend Rachel Awtrey—host of the Real Talk with Rachel podcast and author of her brand new book, Love Your Life, Even When You Don’t Like It. Rachel is the girl you want in your corner: deeply honest, wildly encouraging, and somehow able to make you laugh and cry in the same breath.We talk about what it looks like to actually love your life when it feels boring, heavy, or just plain hard. Not in a cheesy, throw-a-gratitude-journal-at-it kind of way—but in a real, boots-on-the-ground, Jesus-meets-you-in-the-middle kind of way.Rachel shares: • Why honesty is the doorway to freedom • How to hold grief and gratitude at the same time • The difference between joy for life and joy in life • And the questions that helped her stop faking “fine” and start living freeIf you’ve ever felt guilty for not loving the season you’re in—or if you’ve ever whispered “I love Jesus but I kind of hate this part of my life right now”—this episode is a safe, sacred space for you.You don’t have to love every part of your life to love your whole life. This conversation will show you how.Order “Love your Life (Even when you don’t like it all the time) here: https://amzn.to/4odAc2P Follow along with Rachel on IG here:
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S3 EP16: When You Feel Out of Control:Surrender, Identity & Praying for the People You Love with Jodie Berndt
What do you do when the outcome you want feels out of reach?When the people you love are walking through things you can’t fix…And when control feels like a survival tactic you just can’t shake?In this episode, I sit down with Jodie Berndt—speaker, author, and the voice behind the Praying the Scriptures series—for a conversation that goes way beyond parenting.Whether you’re single, married, parenting toddlers, teenagers, or simply trying to love the people in your life well… this episode is for you.We talk about:• Why surrender is at the heart of every healthy relationship (marriage, parenting, or otherwise)• What it really means to trust God when your heart feels protective, anxious, or out of control• How to pray Scripture over your marriage (and why praying for your spouse changes you, too)• What to do when God feels silent• Releasing the need for quick fixes and embracing the long game of faith• Identity in seasons when prayers feel unansweredThis is not a conversation about perfect prayers or tidy outcomes. It’s about choosing trust over fear… surrender over striving… and remembering that God cares even more than we do.Where to find Jodie:Website: jodieberndt.comInstagram: @jodie_berndt
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S3 EP15: When the Unthinkable Happens: Vallie Collins on Faith, Fear, and the Miracle on the Hudson
What do you think about in the moments you believe might be your last?When Vallie Collins boarded US Airways Flight 1549, she never imagined it would be known as the Miracle on the Hudson. And she certainly didn’t expect to hear the captain’s voice over the speaker say, “Brace for impact.” But on that cold January day in 2009, her life—and every perspective she held—was about to be radically redefined.In this episode, Vallie opens up about the fear, surrender, and surreal clarity that met her in those final seconds before the crash… and how surviving it has forever changed the way she lives.We talk about what legacy means when you’ve stared death in the face, how eternal perspective becomes more than just a concept, and why faith isn’t the absence of fear—but the courage to keep flying anyway.Vallie shares what it was like to return to the air after the crash, how she’s raising her kids with a sense of grounded gratitude, and why she believes every single day is a miracle worth noticing.Her story is a breath of perspective, a challenge to live with intention, and a reminder that when your feet touch the ground again—physically or spiritually—you don’t walk the same.This conversation will leave you asking: • What really matters when everything else fades? • How would I live differently if I truly believed each day was a gift? • Am I living in a way that reflects what I want to leave behind?Tune in for a story that will stir your soul, soften your fears, and inspire you to live more fully today—because you never know what moment will change everything.
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S3EP14: Joy in the Ruins: Mattie Jackson on Grief, God, and Getting Back Up
What’s it like to grow up with a front-row seat to fame, only to find yourself center stage in a story you never saw coming?In this episode, Cleere sits down with the radiant and real Mattie Jackson—author, speaker, podcast host, and daughter of country music legend Alan Jackson—for a conversation that’s equal parts heartache and healing, grit and grace.Mattie opens up about what it was like to grow up in the spotlight, and how even that couldn’t prepare her for the deep grief of losing her husband just months into marriage. She shares how grief can shape us into people we barely recognize—not because we’re weak, but because we’re suddenly living in a world we never prepared for. And yet… God.This episode is rich with wisdom, full of laughter, and tenderly honest. Together, we talk about: • What happens when your life no longer looks like your life • The “limbo years” where God rebuilds slowly and sweetly • How to stay open to joy, even when it feels like betrayal • Why grief doesn’t cancel your calling—it deepens it • What Mattie’s learning now about love, dating, and rebuildingWhether you’re walking through loss, navigating transition, or just wondering how to hold joy and sorrow at the same time, this conversation will remind you: even in the ruins, God is still writing beauty. And He doesn’t waste a single tear.Find Mattie Jackson here: • Website: mattiejackson.net • Instagram: @mattiejackson • Books: Lemons on Friday and Through the Valley of Grief – available wherever books are sold
Life is loud, but truth is louder. Let’s Be Cleere is a space for honest conversations, soul-deep encouragement, and practical truth that helps you live with purpose and walk in freedom. Hosted by author and speaker Cleere Cherry Reaves, each episode meets you right where you are—with grace, grit, and reminders of what matters most. Whether you're in a valley or on the go, you're not alone.
Whether it’s a deep dive with Cleere as she digs into a specific topic or an interview packed with raw conversation, you will be encouraged and challenged.
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