Archived Podcast Episodes

Join Shelby Abbott and Katie Highfield on Real Life Loading for honest advice on navigating relationships in your 20s. As Katie, a senior at Christopher Newport University and youth group leader, shares her experiences with dating, ghosting, and self-discovery, Shelby provides practical insights into building healthy connections. Whether you’re in college, working, or exploring faith, this podcast offers real help and relatable stories to guide your relationship journey.

In the movies—and life—scary music means it’s time to run!

K I’m not sure I wanna know but I think i should ask..

I’m sorry, what’s your point?

You know if there was a mom hall of fame..

Please, don’t misunderstand me.

If there was a husband hall of fame, i’d nominate you with being careful..

Dating in mid-life is complicated.

If there was a dad or husband hall of fame..

Have you ever had someone treat your child unfairly? Did the hair on the back of your neck stand up like it did on mine?

So if there was a hall of fame for wives I’d nominate you for..

Josie Burdin shares her transformative journey from a toxic relationship to finding peace and growth in a Christ-centered relationship with Josiah. Emphasizing the importance of genuine communication and support, Josie reflects on her past struggles, how faith has brought her peace, and her current aspirations in physical therapy and faith-driven service.

Sometimes, we parents have to give up what we really, really want in order to give our children what they really, really need.

One of our first dates i left my gloves in the..