Walking Defined

About Walking Defined

Hosted by Baylee Hefley and Kate Caris, Walking Defined is a podcast about discovering what it means to live a life fully shaped by God. Through honest conversation, prayer, scripture, and shared testimony, Baylee and Kate explore how faith touches every part of daily life—marriage, motherhood, friendship, identity, and the quiet moments with God in between. What began as a weekly 6 a.m. prayer partnership has grown into a space where women can be encouraged to draw near to the Lord, find community, and be reminded of His presence in both the ordinary and the extraordinary. Each episode points back to the truth of God’s Word—“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:6). With reverence, vulnerability, and joy, Baylee and Kate invite you to walk defined not by the world, but by the One who calls you His own. Connect with Us: Instagram, Facebook, Youtube: @walkingdefined | Email: walkingdefined@gmail.com (mailto:walkingdefined@gmail.com)

Publisher

Kate Caris & Baylee Hefley

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2025

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026

   From Suicidal to Surrendered: A Young Cowboy’s Testimony

   Dalton Cook shares his powerful Christian testimony of walking away from God, battling depression and suicidal thoughts, and the night his hand found his Bible instead of his gun. Baylee’s younger brother opens up about growing up as a pastor’s kid, becoming numb to the power of the Holy Spirit, living a double life, and eventually surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. After years of rebellion, partying, pride, and lukewarm Christianity, Dalton found himself isolated and at the lowest point of his life. Sitting alone in his truck with a pistol beside him, he believed he was ready to end his life. But when he reached over with his eyes closed, his hand landed on his Bible instead. That moment became a turning point. It reminded Dalton that God was still present, still working, and not finished with his life. Dalton also shares why Christian men need biblical community, men’s Bible studies, discipleship, accountability, and honest friendships. He explains how isolation can make temptation, depression, and spiritual warfare more dangerous—and why men were never meant to walk through life alone. Dalton and Baylee also tell unforgettable stories from their childhood in Russia, where their family worked on massive cattle ranches, navigated extreme culture shock, and watched God use the experience to transform their faith. Now working as a young cowboy and beginning to answer a call to ministry, Dalton reflects on preaching his first message, sharing the gospel in the ranching community, and learning to trust God through every high and low. In this episode: Growing up as a pastor’s kid and becoming numb to faith Walking away from God and living a double life Rebellion, drinking, partying, and lukewarm Christianity Depression, suicidal thoughts, and the night God intervened Why Christian men need biblical brotherhood and accountability Isolation, temptation, spiritual warfare, and mental health Following Jesus in cowboy and ranching culture Life on a cattle ranch in Russia Answering God’s call to ministry Preaching for the first time How God uses our lowest moments for His glory Finding courage in Joshua 1:9 Scripture discussed includes Joshua 1:9, Proverbs 27:17, and 1 Peter 5:8. CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains an honest discussion of suicidal thoughts and a suicidal crisis involving a firearm. If you are in the United States and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. #ChristianTestimony #MensMinistry #WalkingDefined Subscribe for more honest conversations about taking Scripture seriously in a confused culture. Connect With Us: walkingdefined@gmail.com (mailto:walkingdefined@gmail.com) Follow Walking Defined: YouTube | @WalkingDefined (https://www.youtube.com/@WalkingDefined) Instagram | @WalkingDefined (https://www.instagram.com/walkingdefined/) Facebook | @WalkingDefined (https://www.facebook.com/walkingdefined/) TikTok | @WalkingDefined (https://www.tiktok.com/@walkingdefined) X | @WalkingDefined (https://x.com/walkingdefined) 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. New episodes every Tuesday.

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Is Motherhood Really The hardest Job In The World? | A Biblical Challenge For Moms

   Is motherhood really the hardest job in the world—or has that message unintentionally made motherhood feel even harder? In this episode of Walking Defined, we challenge one of the most repeated messages in modern motherhood culture. Motherhood includes difficult seasons, exhausting moments, and enormous responsibility. But when Christian moms constantly hear that motherhood is impossibly hard, does that mindset encourage them—or leave them feeling defeated before the day even begins? We discuss the difference between acknowledging that motherhood has hard moments and building an identity around struggle. This is not a conversation meant to belittle stay-at-home moms or add more pressure to overwhelmed women. It is an invitation to examine our attitudes, reject victim mentality, pursue biblical excellence, and ask an honest question: Can we do better? We also explore how gratitude changes the way women approach motherhood, homemaking, marriage, screen time, children’s entertainment, and feeding their families. From the Proverbs 31 woman to the call to live a quiet life, Scripture gives Christian women a vision of motherhood that is purposeful, joyful, diligent, and rooted in serving God rather than seeking validation from culture. In this episode, we discuss: • Is motherhood really the hardest job in the world? • How mindset can make motherhood feel harder • Victim mentality in modern motherhood culture • Biblical motherhood and the Proverbs 31 woman • Receiving correction and pursuing growth as a wife and mother • How complaining about motherhood affects our children • Raising children who value marriage and family • Screen time, Disney movies, and the messages children absorb • Teaching children how to handle boredom and quiet • Feeding your family healthy, nourishing meals • Choosing gratitude instead of living defeated Motherhood is important, sacred work. The question is not whether moms are doing enough to earn the world’s approval. The question is whether we are willing to let God reveal the areas where we can grow—and trust Him to help us take the next right step. Subscribe for more honest conversations about taking Scripture seriously in a confused culture. Connect With Us: walkingdefined@gmail.com (mailto:walkingdefined@gmail.com) Follow Walking Defined: YouTube | @WalkingDefined (https://www.youtube.com/@WalkingDefined) Instagram | @WalkingDefined (https://www.instagram.com/walkingdefined/) Facebook | @WalkingDefined (https://www.facebook.com/walkingdefined/) TikTok | @WalkingDefined (https://www.tiktok.com/@walkingdefined) X | @WalkingDefined (https://x.com/walkingdefined) 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. New episodes every Tuesday.

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Christian Homeschooling: Is Public School Raising Your Kids?

   What if the biggest barrier to homeschooling is not your ability, but the lie that you are not equipped? In this episode, we are having an honest Christian conversation about homeschooling, public school, parenting, socialization, sacrifice, and what it means to take Scripture seriously while raising children in a confused culture. We talk about: Why Christian moms are more equipped than they think Public school, worldview, curriculum, and gender confusion Homeschool socialization and why it may be stronger than people assume Classical education, Classical Conversations, and teaching kids how to learn The cost of homeschooling and what families may need to sacrifice Why protecting your child’s mind matters What it means to raise children in truth, not confusion This conversation is not about shaming moms. It is about asking the harder question: Who is discipling our children? If you have ever wondered whether Christians should homeschool, whether public school is still safe for your kids, or how homeschooling could even work for your family, this episode is for you. Plus, stay until the end for a special conversation with Baylee’s son Brim as he talks about homeschool, science, Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Subscribe for more honest conversations about taking Scripture seriously in a confused culture. Connect With Us: walkingdefined@gmail.com (mailto:walkingdefined@gmail.com) Follow Walking Defined: YouTube | @WalkingDefined (https://www.youtube.com/@WalkingDefined) Instagram | @WalkingDefined (https://www.instagram.com/walkingdefined/) Facebook | @WalkingDefined (https://www.facebook.com/walkingdefined/) TikTok | @WalkingDefined (https://www.tiktok.com/@walkingdefined) X | @WalkingDefined (https://x.com/walkingdefined) 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. New episodes every Tuesday.

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