When life feels like wave after wave, how do you keep getting back up?

In this powerful conversation, Kristen sits down with Brandi Linn—host of Bossy Big Sis—to unpack her journey from teen rebellion and reckless living, to emergency brain surgery and a 10-day coma, to fighting for her marriage through her husband’s alcohol addiction… and the miraculous turnaround that followed.

Brandi shares how identity in Christ—not motherhood, marriage, success, or a diagnosis—became the anchor that changed everything. She offers practical, grace-filled tools like renewing your mind (hello, Scripture + neuroscience), the “First 15” rhythm (worship, prayer, Word), and the power of keeping tiny promises to rebuild confidence when you’re in the trenches.

If you’ve ever felt like the waves just keep coming, this episode will remind you: bruised does not mean broken.

Connect with Brandi Linn

• Instagram: @thebrandilinn