Oopsy Daisy

71 | Blind Questions: Marriage Edition (with Chris Hirdler)

We're doing a blind Q&A between spouses. No prep. No filters. Some questions are funny, some are uncomfortable... and a few cracked things open we didn’t know were boiling under the surface.
We talk about:
The stuff one person ends up carrying that slowly builds resentment
How “go with the flow” can leave one partner with the burden of being the planner, fixer, and emotional anchor
Burnout, survival mode, and only resting once you hit empty
What we actually want deep down, not the polished Christian answer
Grab a question from this episode and ask it at home. Or just listen and know you’re not crazy for feeling the way you do!!
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Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl
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70 | Insecurity in Men: Fear, Self-Doubt & Negative Thinking (with Chris Hirdler)

If you’ve ever wondered why men pull away instead of opening up, this episode helps explain what’s happening underneath.
Chris shares what it’s been like to live with fear, self-doubt, and negative self-talk as a man, a husband, a counselor, a father, and someone whose life changed forever after a spinal cord injury. He opens up about the quiet pressures men carry, the things they don’t say out loud, and how insecurity often hides behind silence, humor, control, or pulling away.
This episode is for men who feel like they’re supposed to be strong but secretly feel unsure. And it’s for women who want to better understand what might be happening beneath the surface for the men they love.
In this episode, Chris talks about:
Why insecurity in men often goes unseen and unspoken
How identity, comparison, and fear shape self-worth
The “committee in your head” and automatic negative thoughts
Why vulnerability feels risky but is necessary for growth
How insecurity affects marriage, connection, and trust
What Scripture says about redirecting fearful thoughts
Why admitting weakness is not failure, but the beginning of trust
Chris reminds us that insecurity is real, but it doesn’t get the final word. Our security isn’t found in performance, success, strength, or comparison. It’s found in God’s presence.
Share this episode with someone in your life that needs it!!
Find more from Amanda:
Website: www.amandahirdler.com
Social media: @theoopsydaisygirl

69 | Bitterness, Anger & Truth: A Heart Check in Chaotic Times

With everything happening in Minnesota around ICE and immigration enforcement, emotions are high and the noise is loud.
This episode is not about choosing sides or sharing political opinions. It’s a heart check for Christians. We talk about guarding our hearts, resisting bitterness, and staying anchored in Jesus during times of division, fear, anger, and unrest.
Using Hebrews 12:15 and Philippians 4:8, I share:
why stepping back from the chaos does not mean you don’t care
how constant exposure to outrage can quietly change your heart
why staying connected to God first is the only way we bring peace into broken situations
Find more from Amanda:
Website: www.amandahirdler.com
Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

68 | Shut Up: 3 Tips For Taming Your Tongue

Many of us are stuck in patterns of complaining, careless talk, and constant venting when life feels heavy. Scripture is clear that our words carry weight and that what comes out of our mouth shapes our reality and relationships.
We look at what the Bible says about controlling our words and offers practical ways to tame our tongue.
We'll chat about:
Why talking too much can actually lead you into sin.
How to slow down and measure your words before you say them.
A simple biblical prayer to guard your mouth.
This episode is an invitation to pay attention to the “song” coming out of your mouth and let God help you change the chorus.
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Email: hello@amandahirdler.com
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67 | Give Up: Why Quitting Might Be The Right Move

Somewhere along the way, the belief became QUITTING = FAILURE. But what if it's actually the opposite?
If you’ve been exhausted, scattered, or afraid that stopping means falling apart, this episode gives you permission to see quitting as surrender...and the beginning of a very real trust in a very good God.
Let's chat about:
How being unable to stay present leaves us scattered and overwhelmed
Why slowing down feels scary when we don’t trust God to handle what we release
What happens when you quit managing everything and allow God to step in
Find more from Amanda!
Website: www.amandahirdler.com
Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

66 | Honesty, Friendship, & Forgiveness: Real Marriage Talk (with Chris Hirdler)

My husband Chris joins me for a very real, very unfiltered conversation about honesty, forgiveness, and what it actually looks like to support each other when marriage gets heavy. We’ve been divorced and remarried, and we’ve learned the hard way how quickly silence and resentment can do damage if you don’t name what’s going on.
A big part of this conversation is about intimacy and friendship — how staying emotionally connected, feeling safe with each other, and remembering you’re on the same team matters just as much as fixing problems.
It’s us talking through the stuff most couples avoid. We tackle:
What honesty looks like when it’s uncomfortable but necessary
How old wounds and unforgiveness sneak into everyday reactions
The ways spouses tear each other down without realizing it
What real support looks like when communication starts breaking down
 
Listen to our full story! 
10 | From Wounded To Whole: Chris’s Journey Part 1
11 | From Wounded to Whole: Chris’s Journey Part 2
13 | Amanda’s Story & The Origin of Oopsy Daisy 
 
 
 

65 | Hope: Encouragement in the Dark Times

Ten years ago, Christmas was a disaster. Broken families, anger, hurt, and walking away from people I loved. This Christmas looks completely different, not because time heals all wounds, but because God went to work.
This episode is a Christmas reflection on hope that takes time. The kind that doesn’t come how you expect and doesn’t always look like change right away.
But one moment, one breath of God, can still change everything.
Let’s talk about:
How God can restore what looks completely broken, even after years
What the long silence before Jesus came teaches us about waiting
Why hope can be real before anything actually looks fixed
Find more from Amanda!
Website: www.amandahirdler.com
Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl
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64 | Why Is God Silent? 3 Truths For When You Can't Hear His Voice

There are seasons when God feels quiet. You’re praying, asking for direction, and trying to do the right thing, but nothing feels clear. No new word. No next step. Just silence.
In this episode, we talk about why God’s quiet seasons aren’t something to fear. Silence doesn’t mean He’s gone, disappointed, or ignoring you. Often, it’s an invitation to trust Him more deeply.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why God’s silence isn’t a sign that you’ve done something wrong
Three reasons God may feel quiet and how trust and obedience fit in
What Scripture shows us about why quiet often comes before something new
If you’re longing for clarity, reassurance, or a sense of what’s next, this episode is a reminder that God is still working even when He isn’t speaking out loud.
 
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Website: www.amandahirdler.com
Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl

63 | Finding Peace in the Christmas Chaos: It's A Soul Condition

This season is full. Not just calendars, but pressure, expectations, noise, and MINDS!
This episode is about why Christmas can feel overwhelming even when it’s good, and why peace doesn’t come from getting through it or doing it better. The chaos isn’t just around you. It’s what happens when the soul is distracted and stretched thin.
We look at the night Jesus was born and the story of Mary and Martha to learn how distraction affects relationships, why stillness matters, and where peace is actually formed.
Let's chat about:
Why the season itself isn’t the real problem
What a distracted soul looks like in real life
How stillness with Jesus recenters everything
This is about learning how to carry peace into the middle of life instead of waiting for things to calm down first.
Find more from Amanda!
Website: www.amandahirdler.com
Socials: @theoopsydaisygirl
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62 | The Truth About Witchcraft: My Story of Black Magic & the Demonic

Witchcraft shows up in surprising ways, often through practices that seem harmless or spiritual. In this episode, I’m sharing a part of my story I rarely talk about, offering a firsthand look at what demonic and occult practices actually invite, why those open doors matter, and what the Bible really says about witchcraft.
In this episode we talk about:
the trends that sneak into Christian life today
how practices like crystals, horoscopes, tarot, sigils, and “manifesting” played out in my own story
what happened in my home, my health, and my family when those spiritual doors opened
Come chat about spiritual openings, hidden dangers, and the hope God offers to every one of us.
 
Find more from Amanda!
Website: amandahirdler.com
Social Media: @theoopsydaisygirl