Welcome to the very first episode of The Salty Diaries! In this kick off episode, you'll get to know the heart behind the mic - me, your host, a single Midwest girl in her 30's who's walked through growing up at a mega church, mission trips, family heartbreak, healing and a year traveling solo around the world.

From growing up as a "Wednesday/Sunday" family to navigating life after my parent's divorce. I'm sharing my real and raw story of how my faith went from inherited to intentionally my own. I share some major mile markers , including the first time I left the country for my first mission trip to Peru at 13, took a break from church and community, reconnecting with an old youth leader and owning and selling my townhome to travel around the world while vlogging the whole thing.

If you've ever felt like your faith was on autopilot or like you're figuring it out all over again, you are not alone!

Key Verse:

For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. ~ Psalm 139:13-14

"You are the salt of the earth. . ." (Matthew 5:13) - but what does that really mean in our every day lives? Welcome to The Salty Diaries Podcast, a podcast where faith meets real life in a bold authentic and sometimes salty way.

Join me, Cheraya Miyoko, as we dig into scripture, wrestle with tough questions and explore what it looks like to live out our faith in a world that desperately needs tryth and light. Whether you're looking for encouragement, a little conviction or just some good conversation over coffee, you are in the right place!

So, subscribe grab a coffee and lets start this adventure together!