In this episode of Your Kingdom Besties, Ty and Ari talk about the difference between growing up around God and actually giving Him your life. Ty shares what it looked like to be raised in church, know the language, know the routines — and still reach a point where she had to make a real, personal decision to submit to Christ for herself. This isn’t a dramatic “before and after,” but an honest look at how faith became real, intentional, and rooted in relationship rather than habit. If you’ve ever felt like church was familiar but God still felt distant, this one is for you.

Welcome to the very first episode of Your Kingdom Besties! In this intro, we’re sharing the heart behind starting this podcast, what being a “Kingdom bestie” really means, and a little bit about who we are. We also answer some of the questions you all sent in through our survey—so think of this as a fun get-to-know-us session.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to navigate faith, friendship, and real life as young believers, you’re in the right place. Grab a seat and join the conversation—you’re officially a Kingdom bestie now!

The Bestie Break is our recurring, off-script series where we set a timer and talk through whatever’s on our hearts—no notes, no agenda, just honest conversation. In this episode, we reflect on trusting God’s timing, navigating different expressions of worship, and what we’re learning as we start this podcast in real time. It’s thoughtful, unfiltered, and very much in progress—just two besties processing faith and life out loud.