Podcast episodes

  • 1 | Maureen "Mo" Wilkinson

    Maureen, known to her friends and family as “Mo”, shares her story about a time that her marriage was in crisis and how she and her husband came back to Jesus together and now stand on the other side in unity and strength. She and her husband are passionate about helping others find purpose and fulfillment in their marriages.

    When Mo is not at her gym that she owns, she is helping others on their health and wellness journey. You can also find her in a cozy chair knitting something amazing!

  • 2 | Clarrissa Stephens

    Clarrissa shares her journey of single motherhood, addiction, racial divides, surviving the loss of a child, and how all of this led her right back to God. Clarrissa is also a survivor of domestic abuse and she discusses how to serve and walk alongside other survivors of abuse.

    Clarrissa is passionate about women’s ministry and helping others find life and love in Jesus. She is also a preacher chick, a writer, and a WWII guru.

  • 3 | Andrea West

    Andrea discusses a season of her life when she battled paralyzing depression and anxiety. She speaks to the myths of depression, the battle that took place in her mind, and the fight that took place in her heart. Andrea speaks not only from a place of experience with depression and anxiety, but from a posture of victory!

    Andrea and her husband serve as youth pastors at their home church. She is also a teacher, a lover of grammar, and a joyful soul.

  • 4 | britnye tidwell

    Offense is a scary word for some. To others, it is a dear friend. But what do we do when those we trust within the church hurt us? Britnye transparently opens her heart about a time that she and her husband experienced hurt, disappointment, and heartache from leadership within the walls of the church. Britnye had a prime opportunity to become bitter and rest in offense. Instead, she chose to walk in forgiveness and honor towards their leadership and she discusses how she learned to trust again.Britnye is walking proof that you can get offended … and then get over it.

    Britnye is a worship leader, passionate about fitness, and a lover of Haagen-dazs coffee ice cream.

  • 5 | Neely Williams

    Neely discusses what it was like growing up in the church and how she found herself walking a path that led her to a 7 year journey with drug addiction. She shares her road to recovery from drugs and how that road led her around the world for missions. Neely went on to serve women around the globe and help them find freedom from sexual exploitation .

    Neely and her husband both serve on staff at their home church. And when you can’t find her there, you can find her amongst her beauty pageant trophies.

  • 6 | Kym Strahan

    “Mama Kym” as she is known to most, was diagnosed with aggressive and invasive breast cancer 4 days before Christmas of 2011. She walks through her physical journey of living with cancer, the mental battle that took place, and the spiritual battle that won her heart. In her own words .. “Cancer is the greatest thing that ever happened to me”.

    In her spare time, mama Kym raises butterflies, leads her own prison ministry, and can be found at her potters wheel making beautiful art.

  • 7 | Nicole Dunn

    Nicole unpacks her journey of intense hardship during pregnancy, navigating the loss of three miscarriages, wrestling with loneliness and depression, and how she found a deeper and stronger faith on the other side. Nicole discusses the tough questions of a mother’s heart with a grace unlike any other.

    Nicole is deeply passionate about seeing women be set free in Jesus. She can be found diffusing all the essential oils and speaking Cajun on the regular.

  • 8 | Liz Rosado

    As a survivor of sexual abuse, drug addiction, abortion recovery, and devastating loss, Liz discusses her story not from the standpoint of a victim, but from the perspective of a warrior. Her spirit radiates Jesus in every word and she loves to share with others about the love greater than life that she has found.

    Liz is an advocate for youth in juvenile court and for women survivors of addiction and sexual abuse. You can also find her embracing her Puerto Rican flare in all things.

  • 9 | Holly Meyer

    Holly speaks on the topic of grief and loss from her experience of losing her mother to a brain tumor at the young age of 11. She discusses how God has continually shown Himself faithful throughout her adolescence, young adulthood, and now becoming a mother herself. Her fullness of life is absolutely breathtaking.

    Holly can be found creating some form of amazing art and expanding her knowledge of the enneagram world with others.

  • 10 | Shera Dye

    Shera shares her experiences of abandonment from an early age, surviving a miscarriage in her late teens, and a traumatic car accident that should have taken her life but, instead, led her back to Jesus. By a true miracle, she not only survived but she thrived. She shares her recovery journey physically, mentally, and spiritually.

    Shera co-pastors a church alongside her husband. She is also a preacher, a master organizer, and a lover of all things clean.

  • 11 | Peri Reed

    Peri shares her testimony of losing her father at a young age and how that event impacted her choices and lifestyle well into her adult years. Peri oozes joy because she knows what it is like to go through the fire and come out on the other side without even smelling of smoke. She talks all things marriage, the effects of trauma and the power of healing in Jesus.

    Peri is a Licensed Play Therapist, an advocate of healing, a professional student and an expert of the Twilight Saga Series.

  • 13 | Betsy Haddox

    As a divorce and single mama survivor, Betsy has a deep rooted passion to see women restored in Jesus. Betsy speaks on healing from the trauma of divorce, navigating life as a single parent, and how God restored and returned everything that was lost to the fullest. Betsy speaks with passion, peace, and courage.

    Betsy is the author of over 15 novels and novellas and she faithfully serves her church and community. When she is not serving somewhere, you can find her in line at Starbucks for a white chocolate mocha.

  • 14 | Jacqueline

    Jacqueline so boldly and bravely shares her testimony of her life in the sex trade, how she made it out, and what God has done in and through her on the other side. She is not only a survivor, but she is now an advocator for those who have walked this road and for those who are still in exploitation. Jacqueline speaks on the podcast for so many who have been silenced by the sex industry.

    Due to the sensitive nature of this topic and what Jacqueline has endured, no picture or information of her will be posted. Thank you for understanding and respecting her privacy.

  • 15 | Angie Haigler

    Angie discusses her faith walk with Jesus from an abusive childhood environment to living the fast-paced life as a teen and young adult to encountering the love of God in a raw and real way. Her walk with Jesus led her straight into full time ministry where she and her husband now pastor a church that has changed the face of their city.

    In her spare time you can find Angie ministering to high school girls, cuddling her 4 (yes, 4) dogs, and listening to Prince.

  • 16 | Esther Marie

    Esther sits with us in a candid and raw conversation about what it is like to trust God in your singleness, especially when your heart desires relationship + marriage. How do we find fulfillment in where God has us NOW? How do we stop fervently searching for “the one” and love the life God has placed in front of us NOW? Esther speaks from a place of experience and authority as she discusses how God invited her into a season of absorbing everything He had for her in her single season and how she grew to appreciate + love the life she was living right in front of her eyes.

    Esther is passionate about helping singles learn to love their life and discover their full potential. You can catch Esther riding waves on the California coast or playing with her nieces and nephews.

  • 17 | Laura Smith

    Laura drops in for a big conversation about BIG dreams. She shares the God-sized dream that the Lord placed on her heart as a little girl and how she didn’t put movement to it until she was in her 30s as a wife and mama. She speaks from a place of grace and passion as she encourages us to go after those God dreams because it is never too late!!

    Laura is a wife, mama, speaker and best-selling author. If she isn'‘t praying or writing, then you can probably find her snacking some chocolate and sipping good coffee.

  • 18 | Holly Polonski

    Holly sits with us to discuss her journey of being diagnosed with cancer at the young age of just 22. She walks us through her physical journey with cancer AND her faith journey of healing and heartbreak, as she had to navigate this season of life shortly after losing her mother. Holly just celebrated 19 years cancer free and her genuine love for life and her pursuit of Jesus is breathtaking.

    Holly is a wife, mama, teacher and skin care enthusiast. If Holly isn’t traveling or discussing skin care, you can find her cuddled with her puppy and beaming with joy over her children.