For His Glory is a heartfelt Christian podcast exploring life’s joys, trials, and everything in between through the lens of faith, hope, and trust in God. Hosted by Vanessa Smith, author of Faith in the Unseen, For His Glory dives into real-life stories, personal experiences with chronic illness, and inspiring moments from mission trips in Kenya. With honesty, encouragement, and Scripture as a guide, Vanessa invites listeners to find joy in difficult seasons and grow closer to God one conversation at a time.
What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t failure, but comfort?
In this episode, I read a piece I wrote about the temptation to live safe instead of obedient. It confronts the way fear, ease, and other people’s expectations can slowly pull us away from the life God dreamed for us.
We then unpack what Scripture shows us about following Jesus when it costs something, trusting God when we don’t feel ready, and choosing willingness over comfort. This conversation is about being brave enough to say yes, even when we’re scared.
If you’ve ever felt God nudging you toward more, this episode is an invitation to stop settling and start following.
27 Nov 2025
Thanksgiving Testimony | Ep. 4
In this episode, I share my testimony of this past year and how God has helped me find my worth in HIM, and talk about getting through the most difficult months of my life. Happy Thanksgiving!
11 Nov 2025
Shame + Forgiveness | Ep. 3
What if forgiveness isn’t forgetting, but remembering with Jesus in the room? In this episode, we explore the hard and holy work of releasing shame and learning to forgive both ourselves and others.
Through Scripture and real biblical stories, this conversation reminds us that forgiveness doesn’t erase what’s real, but it redeems it.
If you’ve ever struggled to let go of pain, to forgive someone who never apologized, or to believe you’re truly clean, this episode is for you. The last word doesn’t belong to shame — it belongs to an empty tomb.
2 Nov 2025
Joy That Endures | Ep. 2
When life feels heavy, joy can seem out of reach. In this episode, we talk about how to find real, lasting joy. The kind that stays even in the storm. Through Scripture and stories from the Bible, we’re reminded that the joy of the Lord truly is our strength.
2 Nov 2025
Introduction | Ep. 1
In this introductory episode, Vanessa welcomes listeners to For His Glory, a Christian podcast inspired by her blog, Upendo Ministries. She shares the vision for the podcast, exploring faith, hope, joy, and trusting God through life’s ups and downs, and what listeners can expect in future episodes, from encouragement to inspiring stories of God’s work around the world.
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