Made of Clay

About Made of Clay

We are all a work in progress. Broken. Imperfect. Unfinished. And that's where God breaks through. Still Being Shaped is a raw, real conversation about letting God actively shape your life, faith, and calling. Hosted by Gabby Gonzales-Heck, this podcast explores how our cracks, failures, and doubts become channels for His glory. Grounded in 2 Corinthians 4:7, we're jars of clay carrying treasure, and our fragility is part of the design. You'll hear stories of transformation, practical wisdom for leadership and relationships, and urgent reminders that you don't need to be finished to be useful.

Publisher

@madeofclay247

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Dec 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   033: Elle Ray on Worship, Church Hurt, and Coming to God As You Are

   "Jesus conquered it all, so you don't have to conquer anything before you come to Him." Elle Ray is a Christian indie pop-alt artist, an Arkansas girl, and a former hometown worship leader who wrote her first song about Jesus at nine. Her first move to Nashville ended a month in with a totaled car and a concussion. She went home, prayed, waited a couple of years, and went back. Along the way, leading worship turned into the only place she could feel God, and she had to relearn that grace isn't a checklist. In this conversation, we explore: The papaw story: a hitchhiker, a skating rink, a loaded gun, and the night God fought for her grandfather while the family slept Delays aren't denials: the car wreck, the long wait, and trusting God's timing when your calling feels on hold Burnout behind the mic: when worship became performance, and why she stepped off the team Church hurt and grace: telling people the truth gently, loving them first, and letting His kindness do the drawing "Come and talk with me": journaling, Psalm 27:8, and bringing God the small everyday stuff, not just the big crises However long it's been, He's still waiting with open arms. Come as you are. You're still being shaped. ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com (http://www.madeofclay247.com/)📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247 Find Elle Ray🎵 Music + all links: linktr.ee/Elleraymusic📸 Instagram: @elleraymusic🎧 Singles: "Never Wasted," "Holy, Holy," "Even When," "Sweet Romance," "Obsession"

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   032: When Good Things Become God Things

   "Good things become bad things when they become god things in our life." Hannah Roy found fitness in 2020, but by her own account, God was nowhere in it at the start. It was just her, the workouts, and the food, chasing a body instead of a Savior. In this episode, Hannah opens up about the moment a single verse flipped her whole engine from discipline to obedience, what it actually costs to build a faith-centered fitness brand online, and why she'd rather post one thing with purpose than a hundred things for clout. In this conversation, we explore: The Idol Nobody Talks About: how fitness quietly became worship before Hannah even noticed Stop Starting Over: why shame keeps you stuck and mercy actually moves you forward The Cost of Being Seen: navigating online hate as a woman who won't stop talking about Jesus and modesty Building With Both Hands Open: launching a modest activewear brand while refusing to chase Amazon prices Rest as Rebellion: what it looks like to hand your calendar back to God when busy feels like being faithful Come as you are. He'll take it from there. ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com (http://www.madeofclay247.com)📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   031: Who Are You When Everything Is Stripped Away?

   "If my identity is in Christ, everything else is as it should be." Kiki is a wife, a mom, an elite HIROX athlete, and a business owner, but strip all of that away and who is actually left? In this episode, Gabby sits down with longtime friend Kirsten Tackett to talk about the identity crisis that hits when the things you do get taken away, and the years-long fight to find healing from an eating disorder that started in middle school. In this conversation, we explore: The four-word bio test. What is left of you when wife, mom, athlete, and business owner get taken off the table. Big rocks first. Why the important things have to go into your day before anything else gets to fit. The truth behind the lie. A practical way to filter what is actually true out of a negative thought instead of just suppressing it. Eating disorder recovery is not passive. What it actually took to go from hopeless to healed, and why she pursued it for her future kids. Pruning what looks good. The garden metaphor for why healthy things sometimes still have to be cut back to make room for real growth. However you are showing up today, God is not asking for your performance. He is asking for you. Come sit with us for this one. ✨ Shop the Mission: www.madeofclay247.com (http://www.madeofclay247.com)📸 Instagram: @madeofclay247 @kngdmtrainingclub (https://www.instagram.com/kngdmtrainingclub/#)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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