# How a Calling Turned Into Hot Mess, Holy Heart with Lauren Krage and Alexandra Hershenov

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Podcast: [GenZ Unplugged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/genz-unplugged-7371995)
Published: 2026-04-22T23:07:04+00:00
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## Resource

What starts as a quiet nudge can turn into something much bigger. In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, two college students share how an unexpected calling—one they initially felt completely unready for—led to the creation of their podcast, Hot Mess, Holy Heart. From navigating loneliness on campus to wrestling with doubt, social media pressure, and the search for real purpose, their story is both honest and deeply relatable. This conversation dives into what it actually looks like to pursue faith in a generation overwhelmed by noise—and why more young women are starting to look for something deeper. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt spiritually stuck, or wondered if you’re ready for what God might be asking of you—this episode is for you. 1:03 — Meet Alex & Lauren + Their Unexpected College Journeys 1:44 — Feeling Called Somewhere You Didn’t Expect 2:43 — Introducing Hot Mess, Holy Heart 4:13 — “I Loved the Church More Than God” — A Faith Wake-Up Call 5:18 — From Doubt to Discovering a Calling 7:03 — “This Is the Person” — How Their Partnership Began 11:43 — Getting Out of a Spiritual Rut (Practical Advice) 13:44 — Social Media, Comparison, and Finding Your Worth 19:57 — The Loneliness Epidemic in College Life 24:03 — Is the Gen Z Faith Revival Actually Real? Follow Lauren and Alex on their new podcast @hotmessholyheart on YouTube and Instagram! GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.  Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!  ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble  Send us your thoughts on this epis…

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