In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian is joined by Sydney for a heartfelt conversation around the show's two-year anniversary.

Together, they talk about the journey of the podcast, the purpose behind sharing faith publicly, and the importance of having honest conversations about life, struggle, gratitude, and peace.

Brian reflects on what it means to speak openly about God and Jesus, how that can feel uncomfortable in public spaces, and why he continues to do it anyway. The conversation also touches on community, personal growth, intention, and the value of encouraging others through testimony and connection.

• Celebrating two years of You're Beautiful
• Why Brian shares his faith so openly on the podcast
• Finding peace in stressful moments and everyday life
• The power of conversation and community connection
• Being intentional with time, gratitude, and encouragement

This episode is a candid, unscripted discussion about what the show has become and the hope it aims to offer to even just one person who may need it.

In this emotional solo episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian reflects on the two-year anniversary of the show and the moment he first announced it at Riverbender. Without a guest in the studio, he shares what the podcast has meant to him, how faith has shaped his life, and why personal testimony matters.

Brian talks openly about gratitude, growth, mental health, and the importance of having a relationship with Jesus. Inspired by the message of Man in the Mirror, he encourages listeners to stop dwelling on past failures, recognize their worth, and remember that change starts within.

This episode also serves as a tribute to the many guests who have shared their stories on the show and the impact those conversations continue to have.

• Topics in this episode:
• The two-year anniversary of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust
• Brian's original announcement of the show at Riverbender
• Faith, grace, and personal growth
• The value of testimony and shared stories
• Mental health, honesty, and human struggle
• The challenge to look in the mirror and make a change

A heartfelt episode about reflection, purpose, and the reminder that you matter.

In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian welcomes back Lindsay McCoy for a heartfelt conversation about faith, parenting, recovery, mental health, and the mission behind Rocking for Recovery 2026.

Lindsay shares more of her story, including growing up Catholic, serving in the military, returning to the Riverbend area, and how her relationship with God deepened through life’s challenges. Together, she and Brian talk about the importance of honest conversations, community support, and showing up for people who may be struggling in silence.

A major focus of the episode is the work being done through Amare, including support for families affected by addiction, peer-based recovery help, and free community services designed to meet people where they are.

• Faith and personal growth
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Recovery support and accountability
• Family services through Amare
• Volunteer, vendor, and sponsorship opportunities for Rocking for Recovery 2026

Lindsay also discusses programs available through Amare, including support for family members of loved ones facing addiction, Codependents Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families, and a grief-and-art gathering that creates space for healing conversations.

This episode is a reminder that recovery, faith, and mental health are not one-time conversations. They matter every day, and no one has to face those battles alone.

Rocking for Recovery 2026 will take place on September 19 at Bethalto Central Park. The event is seeking volunteers, vendors, resource booths, and sponsors.

If you want to hear a conversation centered on hope, testimony, and practical ways people in the community are helping others heal, this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust delivers exactly that.

In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian welcomes Mama Jo Wiley and Brittany for a heartfelt conversation about testimony, recovery, faith, and serving others. Mama Jo shares pieces of her life story, including addiction, healing, motherhood, cancer, and the ways God has continued to work through her journey.

The conversation centers on a simple but powerful message: you are never too far gone for God to find you. Mama Jo talks about searching for meaning, learning what real recovery looks like, and why sharing your story can help someone else find hope.

Topics in this episode include:

• Our Faith Stories and the importance of testimony
• Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, and finding healing through faith
• Mama Jo’s experience surviving stage 4 cancer
• Her work supporting others through ministry, accountability, and outreach
• Mission work in Guatemala and serving remote communities
• Leave it in the River Ministries and upcoming baptisms and worship gatherings
• The role of music, worship, and local Christian artists in recovery and encouragement

Brian also reflects on the heart behind the show: encouraging people to begin a real relationship with Jesus, no matter their background or current situation.

This is an honest, emotional, and hope-filled episode about redemption, purpose, and continuing to say yes to the work God puts in front of you.

In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian opens with a heartfelt conversation about Mental Health Awareness Month, the importance of checking on loved ones, and taking mental health seriously.

Guest hosts and returning friends join the conversation before Joseph and Adrian of Faith Kingdom Builders arrive and share their ministry, outreach work, and vision for helping people rebuild their lives through faith, service, and community.

The episode highlights several major themes:

• Mental health and support — honest discussion about struggle, rest, healing, and the need to check on others.
• Faith Kingdom Builders — a ministry focused on building people, establishing purpose, planting dreams, changing communities, and impacting the world.
• Tiny home community vision — a plan to create affordable housing with farming, life skills, and spiritual support for people trying to get back on their feet.
• Disaster relief work — service efforts in St. Louis and beyond, including support for families affected by storms and outreach through church partnerships.
• Testimony and encouragement — stories of faith, protection, and trusting God even in difficult or dangerous moments.

Throughout the episode, Brian emphasizes a central message of the show: you are not alone, you are worthy, and you are beautiful.

This conversation is filled with personal testimony, encouragement, and practical reminders to slow down, care for others, and use your time and gifts to serve your community.

In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian welcomes Brittany for a deeply personal and emotional conversation that begins with last-minute studio chaos and turns into a powerful testimony about trauma, survival, faith, and the importance of speaking the truth.

Brittany shares her experience of coming forward about sexual abuse, the long struggle of feeling unheard, and the role her relationship with God has played in helping her keep going. The discussion also touches on PTSD, suicidal thoughts, support systems, forgiveness, and why telling the truth matters.

Content note: This episode includes graphic and sensitive discussion of sexual abuse, rape, incest, trauma, mental health struggles, and suicidal thoughts. Viewer discretion is advised.

Topics in this episode include:

• Brittany's testimony and why she felt she had to share it
• The challenge of reporting abuse and seeking justice
• How faith and church community have supported her
• The difference between forgiveness and legal accountability
• Mental health, PTSD, medication, and healing
• Encouragement for others who may be suffering in silence
• A conversation about service, volunteering, and helping others

Throughout the episode, Brian and Brittany reflect on how people can fail us, but God does not, and how even in painful circumstances, truth, support, and faith can help light the way forward.

In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian welcomes back Brittany and sits down with guest Donna for a deeply personal conversation about struggle, identity, faith, and transformation.

Donna shares the story behind Broken to Beautiful, opening up about her past, her time in ministry, her testimony, and the moment her relationship with Jesus became deeply personal. Brian also reflects on his own struggles, the purpose of the show, and why this podcast is centered on relationship, accountability, and grace.

This episode is an honest discussion about brokenness, healing, and meeting God right where you are.

• Guest: Donna
• Also featuring: Brittany
• Show: You're Beautiful with Brian Trust

Topics in this episode include:

• Brian returning live after several weeks of recorded episodes
• Donna’s explanation of the name Broken to Beautiful
• Her testimony about identity, ministry, and change
• The difference between religion and relationship
• Brokenness, accountability, and grace
• Why Jesus meets people where they are
• The power of prayer, Scripture, and honest conversation with God

If you have ever felt too broken, too far gone, or unsure where to begin, this episode points back to a simple message: come as you are, and start talking to God.

In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, Brian welcomes JD for a heartfelt conversation about faith, recovery, humility, and the life-changing power of Jesus.

JD shares parts of his testimony, including his struggles with addiction, loss, forgiveness, and the turning point that led him toward healing and rebuilding his life. Brian also reflects on the show’s first anniversary and celebrates the people who have supported the journey along the way.

In this episode:

• How Brian first met JD
• The one-year anniversary of You're Beautiful
• JD’s testimony of addiction, overdose, and recovery
• Forgiveness, prayer, and choosing love over bitterness
• Humility and learning not to live by other people’s opinions
• The importance of church, men’s groups, Bible study, and community

This conversation is honest, unscripted, and centered on hope for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or alone.

You're Beautiful with Brian Trust continues to highlight real stories of struggle, faith, and transformation.