Faith It 'Til You Make It

Welcome to Faith It 'Til You Make It—the podcast for people who love Jesus but also have a tendency to cry in parking lots. Hosted by Rachael (that’s me—hi), this show is for the spiritually curious, the burnt-out believers, and anyone who's ever tried to pray through gritted teeth. I started this podcast because life is messy, faith is complicated, and I got tired of pretending I had it all together. Spoiler: I don’t. Neither do you. That’s why we’re here. Each week, I show up—cracked heart, caffeine in hand—to talk honestly about what it means to walk with God when nothing feels very holy. There will be laughter. There will be oversharing. There may be emotional whiplash. So if you’re over curated perfection and want something real, raw, and occasionally ridiculous... pull up a chair. You’re in messy, blessed company.

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Dec. 1, 2025

Holy in the Hurry: Finding Faith in a World That Won't Chill

Is your soul sprinting while your faith is wheezing behind you, begging for a water break? Same. In this episode of Faith It ‘Til You Make It , Rachael gets real about the chaos of busy seasons—when your calendar is full, you...

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Nov. 24, 2025

Obedience Isn't Obligation

Obedience—it’s a word that can make even seasoned believers squirm. Too often we hear it and think rules, restrictions, obligation . But what if obedience is actually an invitation into deeper trust, freedom, and transformati...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Holy Hesitations

Ever felt that subtle nudge in your spirit—the one you conveniently ignore? In this episode of Faith It 'Til You Make It , we’re diving deep into the world of spiritual red flags, or as I like to call them, “Holy Hesitations....

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Nov. 10, 2025

Salvation, Sanctification, & Surrender

In this episode of Faith It Til You Make It , we unpack the wild ride that begins the moment you say yes to Jesus. From the trash-bag honesty of salvation to the diamond-in-the-rough grind of sanctification, this episode dive...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Anointing and Appointing

In this episode, Rachael explores the journey of faith through the lens of the biblical story of David, emphasizing the difference between being anointed and appointed. She shares her personal experiences in ministry, the cha...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Relationship vs. Religion

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood dynamics in the Christian faith: the difference between religion and relationship. Rachael shares personal stories—from awkward youth group encounters to Harry ...

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Click Here For The Devotionals

Faith It ’Til You Make It Devotional Series—where biblical truth meets real-life chaos, healing, humor, and hope. Each devotional is crafted straight from the heart of the podcast and designed to take you deeper into God’s Word while giving you a practical, relatable way to live it out every day.

Every episode of the podcast carries a story, a struggle, and a spiritual revelation—so these devotionals were created to help you sit with those truths instead of rushing past them. Whether you’re rebuilding after brokenness, navigating doubt, wrestling with obedience, or trying to see God in the middle of life’s mess, these devotions guide you toward the belonging, clarity, and spiritual strength you were made for.

About the Host

Rachael Pontious

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Hi, I’m Rachael Pontious—state-employed problem solver by day, youth ministry chaos wrangler by night, podcast host by pure calling (or maybe caffeine). I’ve spent the last nine years volunteering with high school students at Bayside Church, which means I’ve seen it all: tears, TikToks, theological crises, and a truly disturbing number of Crocs.

I became a Christian at 27, after a full-speed sprint through life’s messier chapters—so I don’t come to faith conversations wearing a halo. I come with receipts, sarcasm, and a heart that’s been radically reworked by grace.

I’m a wife, a mom to two wildly creative humans (ages 9 & 12), and a proud Enneagram 7, which means I’m basically allergic to boredom and have a tendency to turn every conversation into a stand-up routine or a deep existential monologue. I love public speaking, honest storytelling, and yes—words of affirmation. So feel free to tell me I’m doing great. I’ll wait.

Whether I’m behind a mic, leading teens, or deep in a spreadsheet for my day job, I’m here for the real stuff: faith that limps, laughter that heals, and grace that covers all the in-between.

Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 30, 2025

Holy in the Hurry: How to Stay Spiritually Grounded in Busy Seasons

There’s a moment most Christians don’t talk about out loud—when you’re rushing so fast through your day that even your prayers sound like voice memos you’re speed-recording on the way to the next thing. Your life is lo…

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Nov. 30, 2025

Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Obedience: Navigating Scripture

If you listened to the latest episode of Faith It ’Til You Make It, you know we waded straight into the deep end of a word that makes a lot of Christians twitch: obedience. And no, not the “religious robot trained to follow all the rules…

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