Taking It Off-Topic
Amanda Rankin
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About This Podcast
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.
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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…
S2E5 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,…
S2E4 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…
S2E4 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…
S2E3 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…
S2E3 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…
S2E2 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…
S2E2 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…
S2E1 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 ParentingSend a textSupport the…
S2E1 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…
S2 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 Woman EvolveSend a…
S1E7 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…
S1E6 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,…
S1E5 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…
S1E4 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…
S1E3 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…
S1E2 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…
S1E1 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…
S1E1 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…
Introducing: Taking It Off-Topic
Amanda, her friends, and Guest share their experiences to provide encouragement, life lessons, humor, and community. The goal is to create a community where we have honest conversations about life…
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Taking It Off-Topic has published 20 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Education, Personal Journals.
Taking It Off-Topic is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.
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