Welcome to Walking Through It, a podcast about the real, messy, and beautiful walk with Jesus. I’m your host, Hailey Cates, and this is a space where we talk about faith, growing through hard seasons, and learning to trust God even when life doesn’t make sense.
We’re not running, we’re not standing still, we’re just walking through it, together. 🤍
are you running away from what God wants you to do?
Sometimes we think we’re waiting on God, when really, we’re just scared to take the step He’s asking us to take.
In this episode, I’m talking about the excuses I made, the lies I let get in my head, and even the times I prayed for God to show me what to do when deep down, I already knew.
If you’ve ever questioned whether something was really from God, overthought it, or kept putting off something you felt called to do, this episode is for you. 🤍
Maybe you don’t need another sign.
Maybe you just need to trust Him enough to say yes.
27 Aug 2026
what does your life say about your faith?
We can say we have faith, but does the way we live actually reflect it?
In this episode of Walking Through It, we’re talking about what our everyday lives reveal about what we truly believe, how we respond to hard seasons, treat people, make decisions, and live when no one is watching.
Because sometimes our actions say more about our faith than our words ever could.
23 Apr 2026
Jesus is coming back so let's share the gospel
In this episode, I’m talking about something that’s been heavy on my heart lately, Jesus is coming back. So let's start acting like it. It’s so easy to get caught up in everyday life and forget the urgency of sharing the gospel, but we’re called to more. If you’ve been feeling that nudge to speak up, this is your reminder: now is the time. Let’s stop staying silent and start living boldly for Him.
16 Apr 2026
breaking free from needing everyone's approval
in this episode we’re talking about something i think we all deal with at some point… caring way too much about what people think
like overthinking what you post, replaying conversations in your head, or making decisions based on how it’s gonna look to other people. i’ve been realizing lately how easy it is to fall into that without even noticing
but honestly it’s exhausting… and it can slowly pull you away from being who God actually created you to be
i share what God’s been showing me about validation, identity, and why we were never meant to get our worth from other people’s opinions.
if you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “why do i care so much what people think about me?” this is for you
you don’t have to prove yourself to anyone 🤍
9 Apr 2026
is God really telling you to quit your job?
In this episode, my friend Chelsey shares her story of how God kept giving her sign after sign to quit her job, and what happened when she finally listened. We’re talking about discernment, obedience, and what it looks like to trust God even when it doesn’t make sense. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this God or just me?” this episode is for you.
5 Mar 2026
why having christian friends is important
Friendships shape who we are, influence our choices, and strengthen our faith. In this episode, we dive into the importance of surrounding yourself with Christian friends who encourage, challenge, and walk alongside you in your spiritual journey. Discover practical ways to cultivate meaningful relationships that honor God and help you grow in faith, joy, and resilience.
12 Feb 2026
patience when you're tired of being patient
What do you do when you’ve been patient… and you’re exhausted from it? In this episode, we talk about the kind of waiting that stretches you, humbles you, and makes you question if anything is even happening behind the scenes. I share about seasons where patience didn’t feel beautiful or faith-filled, just frustrating. Together, we unpack what God might be doing in the waiting and how to stay soft when your heart is tired.
29 Jan 2026
i want to run away
If you’ve been feeling the weight of the world and want to run away, this episode is for you. Lately, I’ve been struggling and feeling overwhelmed, and in this episode I share honestly about where I’ve been at. We then walk through the book of Jonah and talk about why we run when obedience feels heavy, what running reveals about our hearts, and how God meets us even when we try to flee.
22 Jan 2026
why obedience feels harder than sin
In this episode, I talk honestly about the tension between our flesh and our faith. The moments when doing the “right” thing feels uncomfortable, lonely, or costly, and why sin can feel easier in the short term. If you’ve ever loved God but struggled to obey Him fully, this conversation is for you. We’re diving into the heart behind obedience, surrender, and trusting God even when it doesn’t make sense.
15 Jan 2026
God is not your self-improvement plan
Somewhere along the way, we started treating God like a self-help book. Like if we read the right verses, pray the right prayers, or “do the work,” we’ll finally become who we’re supposed to be.
In this episode, I’m sharing why God is not your self-improvement plan. He’s not asking you to fix yourself, He’s asking you to abide in Him. This conversation is for the person who's tired of striving, healing on a deadline, and feeling like they're never doing enough spiritually.
8 Jan 2026
dear girl who feels left behind
In this episode, I’m talking about what it really looks like to trust God’s timeline, especially when your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would by now.
I share a short letter I wrote to the girl who feels left behind, and then we dive into the tension between God’s timing and our expectations. The waiting seasons. The moments where faith means trusting Him without clarity, answers, or a clear next step.
This conversation is about releasing comparison, surrendering control, and believing that God is still working, even when nothing feels like it’s moving.
If you’ve been wrestling with impatience, doubt, or the fear that you’re falling behind in life, this episode is an invitation to slow down and trust that God’s timing is intentional, not accidental.
You’re not late.
You’re right where He has you.
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25 Dec 2025
i have everything i've ever wanted but it doesn't feel like it
In this episode, I open up about what happens when you finally reach the goals you prayed for, and still feel unsatisfied. I talk about the quiet pressure to always want more, how goal-chasing can slowly turn toxic when it becomes your source of worth, and why achievement didn’t bring the contentment I expected.
We unpack how even “good” goals can leave us restless when they replace God, and how Jesus redefines success, peace, and fulfillment in a way the world never can.
This is a conversation for anyone who’s hit milestones, checked the boxes, and still thought, “Why don’t I feel different?”
True contentment isn’t found in what we accomplish, it’s found in Jesus.
11 Dec 2025
my thoughts are killing my mental health
In this episode, I’m talking about the battle that happens in the mind, the kind of thoughts that slowly eat away at your peace, joy, and mental health. I’m diving into the overwhelming thoughts I’ve been facing lately, how they’ve been affecting my mental health, and the scriptures that have been helping me refocus. I’m sharing the steps I’m taking to take every thought captive and replace lies with truth. If your mind has been attacking you too, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to fight alone, God has already equipped you to rise above it.
4 Dec 2025
should i be watching or listening to this as a christian?
In this episode, I’m digging into something that’s been on my mind a lot, the influence of the media we consume. With the new Stranger Things release blowing up, it had me really thinking: Just because everyone is watching it… should I be?
I walk through my honest thoughts, the moments God has convicted me, and how I’m learning to recognize what’s shaping my heart and mindset. I share how I decide what’s healthy for me spiritually, what’s not, and how to stay close to Jesus without feeling out of touch with the world around me.
If you’ve ever had that little check in your spirit about a show, a song, or a trend, this episode will help you sort through those feelings with grace and clarity.
27 Nov 2025
am i pleasing people or God?
In this episode, we’re getting real about one of the biggest struggles in the Christian walk, people-pleasing. If you’ve ever felt torn between what others think of you and what God is calling you to do, this conversation is for you. We’ll talk about why people-pleasing is so exhausting, how it pulls us away from our purpose, and what Scripture says about living for an audience of One.
Whether you're battling comparison or fear of disappointing others, this episode will help you shift your focus back to God and find freedom in choosing obedience over opinions.
20 Nov 2025
my testimony: how Jesus changed my life
In this episode, I’m sharing my full testimony, the real, raw story of how Jesus met me, changed me, and brought me out of a lukewarm, half-in/half-out faith into a life fully surrendered to Him.
If you’ve been struggling, drifting, or feeling far from God, I pray my journey encourages you. Jesus truly does meet us right where we are… in the middle of our mess, our confusion, and our hurt.
This is my story of grace, healing, and finding my identity in Him.
I hope it reminds you that you’re never too far, never too broken, and never unseen by God.
Thank you for listening, I’m so glad you’re here.
13 Nov 2025
how to stop being a lukewarm christian
Are you tired of feeling “half in, half out” in your walk with God? In this episode, we’re getting honest about what it means to be lukewarm, and how to reignite your fire for Jesus. I’ll share some of the things that helped me stop living for the world while claiming to live for Him, and how you can start truly walking with purpose again.
Whether you’ve been drifting or just need a reminder of who you are in Christ, this one’s for you.
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