The A Holy Mess Podcast

Faith that's honest about the mess.

For Christians who know there's more. Real conversations about finding — and actually walking in — the grace of God in the hardest parts of life. Your mess isn't in the way of holy ground. It is holy ground.

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A Holy Mess with Dani Sumner — for Christians who know there's more
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Dani Sumner
Dani SumnerHost, A Holy Mess
In Case We Haven't Met

I'm Dani — and I see you.

Are you tired of the performative version of faith — the one where everyone's fine, every testimony has a tidy bow, and nobody mentions the years it actually took? I see you. Have you ever gone quiet on God, or wondered if He's gone quiet on you, and felt like you weren't allowed to say that out loud in church? I see you. Have you got a shame or a struggle you've never said out loud to anyone? I see you. Are you hungry for something realer than a Sunday morning slogan? I'm here for that too.

I'm a recovering alcoholic, mom, wife, and mentor — and very in touch with the fact that I'm just dust. We're only here for a moment, so let's live like it.

Through this podcast — plus my writing, retreats, coaching, and courses — I help people encounter the extravagant love and grace of God, no performance required. I'm also a Holy Mess most days, which is exactly why this show doesn't sound like a sermon. It sounds like a real conversation, because that's what actually changes people.

What You'll Get

Four things every episode is built around.

Faking it Sunday to Sunday doesn't get you closer to God. It just makes you better at faking it. Here's what actually helps.

01

UnShaming & Redemption

What you've done — or what's been done to you — does NOT define who you are.

02

Spiritual Breakthrough Training

Tactical tools and training to help you actually encounter God's love and grace — not just hear about it.

03

Expert Guests & Mentors

Therapists, mentors, and survivors who are genuinely thriving, not just talking about it.

04

Get UnStuck & Walk in Purpose

Find your joy, peace, and purpose — and have so much fun doing it.

How To Dive In

Three ways to make this part of your week.

1

Press Play

Start with any episode — no need to start at the beginning. Pick whatever title speaks to what you're walking through right now.

2

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3

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Get the stuff that's too real for the feed — behind-the-scenes notes and a message straight from me, most weeks.

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New episodes every week — real conversations, no platitudes, all grace.

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One episode won't fix everything. But imagine actually looking forward to your faith again — not performing it, not gritting your teeth through it, just living in it, mess and all. That's what this show is for.

Your mess is not in the way. It is the way.

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I can't wait for you to listen.
XO, Dani