“Faith in the Wild” invites you to join friends Nicole Moran and Angelica McCarthy for meaningful conversations about growth, God, purpose, and creation. This podcast serves as a guide to exploring the deeper roots of self and the transformative truths that emerge when we step outside of our comfort zones. Through their faith journeys, they share real stories of navigating uncertainty and following God’s plan, emphasizing that life’s value lies in the lessons learned along the way, not the destination. Tune in and discover how your life can flourish when you embrace the adventure in the wild!
In the Season 2 finale of the Faith in Action: Faith over Fear series of Faith in the Wild Podcast, hosts Nicole and Angelica discuss “Love over Hopelessness,” grounding the conversation in 1 Corinthians 13:13 and the idea of love as an enduring anchor rooted in God. They explore definitions of love beyond feelings or cultural messages, referencing research that frames love as the consistent desire to be with and contribute to the good of one another, persisting through difficulty. They contrast love with hopelessness, naming experiences like loneliness, comparison, and feeling unseen, and describe staying anchored through daily practice, surrender, solitude with God, and community. They discuss self-love, forgiveness, restorative love amid harm, and love as light that never fully goes out, concluding with practical calls to action: write love-filled words for yourself and reflect daily on how you showed love to yourself and others.
01:22 Love Over Hopelessness Intro
02:29 Faith Hope Love Anchor
03:39 Defining Love In God
04:52 Science Of Love Research
10:19 Why Love Feels Lacking
11:31 Hopelessness And Culture Traps
15:51 Self Love And Grace
19:47 Staying Anchored Daily Practice
22:50 Light In The Darkness
27:32 Restoration And Solitude
29:47 Solitude Over Snooze
32:15 Restoration Through Community
34:32 Restorative Love And Justice
38:39 Anchored Systems For The Week
42:48 Hope Beyond Control
46:18 Faith Practices With Kids
52:25 Faith In Action Wrap Up
55:41 Final Reflections And Farewell
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|| ABOUT FAITH IN THE WILD PODCAST ||
> Hosted by: Nicole Moran (https://www.livewithpurposeconsulting.com) and Angelica McCarthy (https://www.angelicamccarthy.com)
> Music: “Dialed In” by Afro Bop Alliance Big Band (https://joemccarthymusic.com/release/revelation/) (comp. Luis Hernandez (https://www.instagram.com/cubantenorist/), arr. Vince Norman)
> Produced by: Angelface Records, LLC (https://www.angelface-records.com)
26 May 2026
Gratitude / Selfishness
In this episode, hosts Nicole and her co-host reflect on favorite holiday foods and use the season as a launch point for their series theme, Faith in Action: Faith over Fear, focusing on “Gratitude over Selfishness.” They define gratitude as outward and others-focused, rooted in an open heart that receives and gives, while selfishness is inward, ego-driven, and tied to lack and control. They discuss daily practices like prayer, praise, pausing to observe reactions, reading scripture, and surrendering burdens to God, especially in seasons of grief, pain, and loneliness, emphasizing that gratitude can coexist with hardship and bring peace and a rewired perspective. They reference “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians) and end with a challenge to write down three things you’re grateful for each day and save the note as a reminder.
00:00 Warm Welcome
01:10 Thanksgiving Favorites
03:01 Holiday Traditions
04:15 Gratitude Over Selfishness
06:40 Defining Gratitude
11:10 Faith Through Hardships
14:12 Family Gratitude Practice
17:04 Leaning In During Heavy Times
17:56 Grief and Isolation
18:52 Surrender and Peace
20:43 Three Thanks Practice
21:54 Speak Gratitude Aloud
23:17 Thanks in All Seasons
26:03 Observer Mindset Shift
32:03 Gratitude as Discipline
33:51 Write It Down Challenge
35:05 Week of Thanks Wrap
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|| ABOUT FAITH IN THE WILD PODCAST ||
> Hosted by: Nicole Moran (https://www.livewithpurposeconsulting.com) and Angelica McCarthy (https://www.angelicamccarthy.com)
> Music: “Dialed In” by Afro Bop Alliance Big Band (https://joemccarthymusic.com/release/revelation/) (comp. Luis Hernandez (https://www.instagram.com/cubantenorist/), arr. Vince Norman)
> Produced by: Angelface Records, LLC (https://www.angelface-records.com)
19 May 2026
Community / Isolation
In this episode, hosts Angelica and Nicole continue their Faith Over Fear series by discussing “Community over Isolation,” defining community as quality relationships rather than size and emphasizing shared purpose as God’s one body. They distinguish solitude—being alone to draw closer to God—from isolation and loneliness, which involve building walls and feeling disconnected even when surrounded by people. They reflect on how vulnerability, self-awareness, and a deeper relationship with God help prevent loneliness, note research (including the U.S. Surgeon General) linking lack of social connection to serious health risks, and share personal experiences of moving through isolating moments with prayer, reflection, and support from trusted friends. They offer practical steps: pray and seek God, pursue community, practice reflection and solitude, and serve others in small, everyday ways, reminding viewers they are not alone.
00:00 Morning Chatter
01:13 Hug in a Cup
02:02 Faith Over Fear Focus
03:52 Defining Community
05:26 Quality and Purpose
07:48 Friends Shape Your Future
10:55 Vulnerability Builds Depth
12:47 Solitude vs Isolation
19:37 Loneliness Research and Risks
21:27 Angelica on Solitude
23:43 Walls and loneliness
25:27 Awareness and discernment
26:33 Leading in Vulnerability
27:55 Practicing Honesty
32:36 Moving through Together
34:32 Choosing Abundance
35:54 How to Start Healing
40:58 Four Practical Steps
45:27 You are Not Alone
45:49 Snooze Button Grace
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> Purchase our “Faith Over Fear 11-week Devotional & Reflection Guide” on Amazon (https://a.co/d/0ioa9Tk7)
> Follow our journey on Instagram: @FaithInTheWildPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/faithinthewildpodcast/)
> Visit our website: (https://www.faithinthewildpodcast.com)FaithInTheWildPodcast.com (http://faithinthewildpodcast.com) (https://www.faithinthewildpodcast.com)
|| ABOUT FAITH IN THE WILD PODCAST ||
> Hosted by: Nicole Moran (https://www.livewithpurposeconsulting.com) and Angelica McCarthy (https://www.angelicamccarthy.com)
> Music: “Dialed In” by Afro Bop Alliance Big Band (https://joemccarthymusic.com/release/revelation/) (comp. Luis Hernandez (https://www.instagram.com/cubantenorist/), arr. Vince Norman)
> Produced by: Angelface Records, LLC (https://www.angelface-records.com)
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