Taking It Off-Topic
Taking It Off-Topic is a faith-based space for honest conversations about life, faith, and personal growth. I’m Amanda, and together with friends and guests, we share real experiences, encouragement, and humor while exploring life’s ups, downs, and lessons.
Join us to laugh, reflect, and build a supportive community where honesty and faith guide the conversation.
Let’s talk about it.
Episodes
21 episodes
Beyond the Smile: Understanding Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Whole Body
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by Kayla Dorrance, and we’re diving into a conversation that goes beyond brushing and flossing—oral health. We discuss common misconceptions about dental care and explore how oral heal...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:27
Continuing The Conversation: Walking In Your Purpose: Faith, Clarity, and Growth
In this bonus podcast, Terikka discusses the importance of women in the second season of life, taking time to define who they are, embracing both their strengths and their struggles, and intentionally envisioning where they want to go in this n...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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3:01
Walking in Your Purpose: Faith, Clarity, and Growth
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by Terikka Faciane, MEd, founder of The Clear School, for a faith-filled conversation about what it really means to walk in your purpose. Together, we explore how to define purpose pra...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:39
Continuing The Conversation: Treat It Like the First Day of School: Growing in Unfamiliar Spaces
In this bonus episode, I build on the message from Treat It Like the First Day of School: Growing in Unfamiliar Spaces by exploring what new experiences and opportunities can awaken within us. When we approach unfamiliar spaces with cu...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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6:29
Treat It Like the First Day of School: Growing in Unfamiliar Spaces
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I explore how our earliest “first-time” experiences can remind us that growth doesn’t require perfection—just patience, practice, and trust. From fear and uncertainty to confidence and clarity, I...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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5:53
Continuing The Conversation From Four to Three
In this bonus clip, I share a surprise encounter with someone who knew our brother back in elementary school. What started as a random moment turned into a heartfelt reminder of how small—and sweet—the world can be. This unexpected connection w...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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4:48
From Four to Three: Grief Is Like A Wave
In this deeply personal episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my siblings and I share our journey of navigating grief after the loss of our brother. We reflect on our love for him, the memories that sustain us, and the waves of emotions that...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:20
Contiuning The Conversation with Lakesha Gates
In this bonus episode, Lakesha and I discuss her inclusion of an outline for creating your prayer board in the book. Lakesha facilitates an annual Dream It Retreat where participants develop a vision and prayer board for the upcoming year....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:41
Butterfly Season
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by Lakesha Gates, author of Butterfly Season, for an honest conversation about seasons of growth, transformation, and personal evolution. We discuss the challenges of change, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:13
Continuing The Coversation with Akosia Robinson
In this bonus episode, Akosia and I continue our discussion on limiting beliefs and the importance of honest communication with your children. Website: Legacy Minded Parenting
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:28
Legacy-Minded Parenting: Raising Kids with Purpose and Faith
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Akosia Robinson, the CEO and founder of Legacy Minded Parenting, whose mission is to support single mothers in raising their children with love and joy through spiritual guidance—the pat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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59:59
Seaons 2: We're Back!
We're back for another season. Let's take a second to catch up and provide some information on what's to come.Butterfly Season by Lakesha GatesPastor Sarah Jakes Roberts ...
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Season 2
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6:17
More Than Words: Thank You
As we close out this first season, I want to pause and say... thank you.This episode isn’t packed with conversation or interviews—just an honest moment from my heart to yours. Whether you listened to one episode or all of them, shared th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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8:05
Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption: Faith, Healing, and Hope
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I sit down with LaTanya Cole, RN, author of Reclaiming Me: A Journey to Recovery and Redemption, for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, healing, and hope.LaTanya share...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:32
Taking Time to Recharge: Why Rest Is Spiritual
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Melisaa and I talk about the importance of taking time to recharge—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We explore why rest isn’t a luxury, but a necessary part of living intentiona...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:52
Pathway to Motherhood: Isn't Alway Straight
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Rachel and I have an honest conversation about motherhood and the realities behind the journey. We discuss the common misconception that motherhood will happen “whenever you’re ready,” a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:03
Prioritizing Your Health: Faith, Movement, and Taking Care of Your Body
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest Genny and I discuss prioritizing your health and recognizing movement as a gift, especially as we grow older.We talk about how fitness begins to shift with age—becoming less about...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:44
Friendship There’s Layers to It: Navigating Adult Relationships with Faith
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, my guest, Gina, and I have an honest conversation about friendship and the many layers within it—especially as we grow, change, and move through different seasons of life.We talk about the...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:00
Co-Parenting
I want to expand on Episode 1, Parenting: The Highs and Lows, and talk specifically about co-parenting. Parenting can be difficult, but co-parenting can take a difficult situation to the next level. In this bonus clip, I share my ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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4:01
The Highs and Lows of Parenting: Honest Faith-Based Conversation
In this episode of Taking It Off-Topic, I’m joined by my guest Aviana for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of parenting and what it really looks like to co-parent, grow, and adapt along the way.We talk about how p...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:34