Knowing God Intimately with Olesya Kayton
by Olesya Kayton
Latest episode
005 | You Didn't Cause This: From a Mom of an Addict with Tara Norbeck
005 | You Didn't Cause This: From a Mom of an Addict with Tara Norbeck
About this podcast
I'm Olesya Kayton, and Knowing God Intimately is born from my own messy, beautiful journey of learning what authentic relationship with God really looks like, especially in the hard places.
This isn't a podcast about having it all together. It's about showing up honestly before God, removing the barriers we've built between us and His heart, and discovering that He wants intimacy with us even more than we want it with Him.
Together, we'll explore:
How to pray when you don't have the words
What to do when God feels silent or distant
Breaking free from shame and religious performance
Finding God in grief, doubt, and everyday life
Biblical models of deep spiritual intimacy
Practical disciplines that create space for God's presence
Whether you're in a season of loss, wrestling with questions, or simply longing for more, you'll find a friend here who gets it. We'll laugh, cry, and discover together that intimacy with God isn't reserved for spiritual giants, it's available to every hungry heart.
Join me weekly as we learn to know the heart of the God who's been pursuing us all along.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 26 episodes
- 005 | You Didn't Cause This: From a Mom of an Addict with Tara Norbeck · 38 min · Episode 26If addiction has touched your family, you already know that no amount of love, prayer, or trying harder seems to be enough. And somewhere in the exhaustion of it all, the enemy…
- 004 | From Rock Bottom to Lost No More with Ashley Martin · 29 min · Episode 25There is something so sacred about a woman who refuses to stay hidden. My friend Ashley Martin is back on the podcast today, and this time she brought her whole heart with her…
- Christian Fasting For Beginners: How to Fast, Why to Fast & What to Expect · 19 min · Episode 24Fasting isn’t a rule, it’s one of the most intimate things you can do with God.
- 002 | What it Truly Means to Be a Christian · 27 min · Episode 23Come hang out with me and let's chat about what it means to be a Christian This is not just surface level faith, but intimacy with God. If you've struggled with: - Having a…
- A New Name, The Same Heart: Welcome to Knowing God Intimately · 6 min · Episode 22In this episode, Olesya Kayton chats about the transformation of her podcast from 'Humble and Radiant' to 'Knowing God Intimately.' She shares the reasons behind this change…
- S2E14 Simple Step to Invite God into your Plans · 17 min · Episode 21Have you ever done something and then when you looked back, wondering if it was the right decision? Do you ever wonder if your in God's will? Today, Olesya talks about how easy…
- S2E13 Releasing Bitterness: A Practical Guide · 19 min · Episode 20Have you ever felt like the word that describes your feelings is bitter? You don't really know how to shake it off or what to do? On this episode, Olesya shares vulnerably from…
- S2E12 Finding Belonging in Psalm 23 with Rachel Sweatt · 1 h 9 min · Episode 19Do you ever wonder about if God even cares about your life? If he did, then why the dark valleys of my life? Today Rachel Sweatt and I chat about how through Psalm 23 we can see…
- S2E11 Knowing When to Apologize · 21 min · Episode 18Does the idea of saying "I'm sorry" feel like pulling teeth? Or do you struggle even knowing when or how to apologize? We're adults after all, are apologies even necessary?…
- S2E10 Redefining Resolutions · 13 min · Episode 17This year, I'm going to do a shopping fast. It's wild, I know! Have you made resolutions? Honestly, I have tried and tried to make resolutions and when I find my resolution from…
- S2E9 Creating Lasting Family Values with Morgan Eseke · 55 min · Episode 16Do you ever feel like your marriage or family needs more purpose because you feel distant? Morgan Eseke joins me today and we chat about how to create family values that last…
- S2E8 How To Prioritize Your Calling · 17 min · Episode 15Are you getting frustrated because you can't start your calling? Do you need to let go of some things in life to make room for what matters most? On this episode Olesya…
- S2E7 Identity and Grief with Danita Cummins · 1 h 0 min · Episode 14Have you ever wondered, what the point of this all is anyways? What is my purpose? Or, how do I keep going through this grief? Sit in with Danita and I as we don't shy away from…
- S2E6 Strength Found in Vulnerability with Ashley Martin · 42 min · Episode 13There are some mistakes we make that we never want to talk about and wonder if God can fix even this. And there are times when God calls you out of all the pain, and into…
- S2E5 In Spite Of Me With Monica Koffi · 31 min · Episode 12Have you ever wondered if you should start or quite your calling? Join me today as my dear friend, Monica Koffi, the founder of MKS Studio, reveals the challenges and triumphs…
- S2E4 Are You Waiting to Start? Encouragement for your beginning · 19 min · Episode 11Have you been hesitant to start what God has called you to? Today's episode is for you! Join me as we talk about the challenges faced when we just feel like we are waiting for…
- S2E3 Failing Forward with Christina Courie · 36 min · Episode 10Have you ever wondered if your dreams and hopes will finally happen? On today's episode, Christina Courie and I talk about how we dreamt of what our adult life would be like, and…
- S2E2 A Life of Calling with Annie Weber · 21 min · Episode 9From drawing palm trees and rainbows as a little girl, to living in Guam, Annie Weber shares with us her life and what she wish she had in her 20's! Sharing the truths in the…
- E8 No Prayer Too Small with Kristen Culver · 52 min · Episode 8In this episode, Kristen Culver shares her journey through homeschooling, navigating family life with her husband frequently away for work, and the special moments of God's…
- E7 Bonus: What I Wish My Younger Self Knew · 21 min · Episode 7If only I could look at my younger self in the eyes and tell her a few things that would help her, I would start here. As far back as I could remember, I have always asked people…
