Y’all... Listen Here

This week on Y’all Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel are joined by special guest Gary Maze for a conversation that asks a challenging question: Are we raising Christian kids, or are we simply raising good kids? There’s a difference between teaching children to be polite, responsible, successful, and kind, and teaching them what it means to genuinely know and follow Christ. Barbie, There...

This week on Y’all Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel are joined by special guest Gary Maze for a conversation that asks a challenging question: Are we raising Christian kids, or are we simply raising good kids? There’s a difference between teaching children to be polite, responsible, successful, and kind, and teaching them what it means to genuinely know and follow Christ. Barbie, There...

It’s easy to post a Bible verse, share an inspirational quote, or talk about faith online. But does the Christianity we present on social media match the way we actually live when no one is watching?   In Episode 57 of Y’all Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee take an honest look at the difference between displaying our faith and living it.   The ladies discuss what it means t...

Social media keeps us connected, informed, entertained, and constantly scrolling. But what is all that noise doing to our relationship with God?   In Episode 56 of Y’all Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee take an honest look at the role social media plays in our faith. Can these platforms be powerful tools for encouragement, community, and sharing the Gospel, or are compariso...

In Episode 54 of Y’all... Listen Here, Barbie, Tracie, and Therese talk about simple, intentional ways to honor God throughout the busyness of everyday life. From work and family responsibilities to the constant distractions that fill our schedules, they share how prayer, gratitude, obedience, and small moments of awareness can keep faith at the center of the day. It’s a practical conversation abo...

In Episode 53 of Y’all... Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee talk about the reality that anyone can fall into spiritual traps. Have you ever known someone who seemed to fall from grace? It can be easy to believe it could never happen to us. Join the gals as they discuss the enemy’s hidden agenda, the importance of staying aware, and the escape route God provides that leads us...

In Episode 52 of Y’all... Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee discuss the call to resist spiritual laziness. They explore what it means to be intentional in faith, move beyond simply going through the motions, and choose daily growth in your relationship with God. Join the conversation for honest encouragement and a reminder that faith is meant to be lived. Produced by Daniel...

Just because something feels comfortable doesn’t mean it brings peace. And just because something is uncomfortable doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path. In Episode 51 of Y’all... Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel sit down with Amanda Johansson to explore the difference between peace and comfort, and why confusing the two can keep us from following where God is leading. Comfort often te...

What if one of the biggest things standing between you and the life God is calling you to isn’t fear, failure, or even temptation, but comfort? In Episode 50 of Y’all... Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel sit down with Amanda Johansson for a powerful conversation about the idol no one talks about: comfort. Comfort isn’t inherently bad. We all want security, stability, and a life that fee...

The conversation continues. In Part 2, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and special guest Gary Maze dive deeper into one of the most important questions every believer should ask: Is my faith anchored in Jesus Christ, or have I confused Christian culture with authentic discipleship? Together, they discuss why this distinction has eternal significance, how cultural Christianity can create a false sense o...

What if one of the most familiar passages in the Bible is also one of the most misunderstood? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Barbie Bassett and Traci Lee are joined by special guest Gary Maze, filling in for Therese, to unpack Jesus’ chilling warning: “I never knew you.” Together, they explore the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him. Is your faith built on a genu...

If God is good and wants good things for us, why does it sometimes feel like He’s subtracting from our lives? Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee explore seasons of loss, change, and letting go—and how God may use what He removes to protect us, prepare us, and make room for something deeper. If you’ve ever struggled to trust God when life feels like it’s shrinking, this honest conversation...

Setting boundaries isn’t unloving, it’s often an act of faithful stewardship. In Episode 45 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian life: boundaries. Does following Christ mean always saying “yes”? Is protecting your peace selfish? How do you love others well without allowing yourself to be repeatedly hurt or taken...

Does personal growth have an expiration date, or are we meant to keep becoming throughout every season of life? In Episode 46 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and Therese explore what it truly means to continue growing as an adult. While we often associate self-discovery with our teenage years or the beginning of our careers, life’s greatest lessons often come much later. Through...

Setting boundaries isn’t unloving, it’s often an act of faithful stewardship. In Episode 45 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian life: boundaries. Does following Christ mean always saying “yes”? Is protecting your peace selfish? How do you love others well without allowing yourself to be repeatedly hurt or taken...

On Episode 44 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel tackle a question many people wrestle with but rarely talk about honestly: How do I know if I’ve truly forgiven someone? We often say the words “I forgive you,” but the emotional weight of hurt, betrayal, or disappointment can linger long after those words are spoken. So what does real forgiveness actually look like? And how can...

On Episode 43 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel dive into a conversation that hits close to home for many people who have ever been part of a church community. Churches are made up of people, and people are imperfect. So what happens when those imperfections show up inside an organization that is supposed to reflect grace, faith, and unity? Today’s guest, Gary Maze, Director o...

Ever feel like everyone else is ahead of you?   Like you missed your moment, took a wrong turn, or somehow ended up in the “waiting room” of life while everyone else is moving forward?   In this episode of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee have an honest, heart level conversation about the truth we often forget, every phase of life carries an assignment.   The mountai...

Friendships shape our lives in powerful ways. They’re the people we pray with, laugh with, and build dreams beside. But what happens when those relationships change or quietly fade away? Today on Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee have an honest and heartfelt conversation about the ache of shifting friendships. How do we handle the disappointment without becoming bitte...

In this inspiring Episode 40 of Y’all Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and Therese Apel dive into a simple idea that can change everything in the year ahead. Every new year brings fresh pages. Not a resolution, not a checklist, but one word to anchor your focus, guide your decisions, and shape how you move through 2026. The ladies share their personal words for the year, what those words me...

In episode number 39 of the Y’all… Listen Here Podcast, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee open up about one of life’s toughest lessons: how to handle it when people walk out of your life or say things that cut deep. The ladies get honest about grace, boundaries, and keeping your peace when others let you down. It is a real, heartfelt conversation about self-worth, forgiveness, and moving...

In this episode, Barbie Bassett from the Y’all… Listen Here podcast and Squirrel from Squirrel World TV step far outside the comfort zone and into a powerful contrast therapy session at Center Space in Jackson, Mississippi. Guided by Zed Thompson, the owner of Center Space at 1525 Lelia Dr, they move through cold plunge and sauna cycles that test the mind, body, and spirit.   This is not just abou...

In this episode of Y’all Listen Here, hosts Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel welcome Rev. Barbara Taylor of the First Global United Methodist Church of Richland for a conversation on one of the toughest challenges in ministry: reaching people who don’t want to hear the gospel. How do you break through to hearts that seem closed? Rev. Taylor shares practical wisdom and spiritual insight on meeting p...

On this episode of Y’all Listen Here, hosts Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel sit down with Rev. Barbara Taylor of First (Global) United Methodist Church of Richland, to talk about what it really means to lead when God places you in a position of influence. When you’re chosen to carry a platform of leadership or accountability, the easy path isn’t an option. Rev. Taylor shares heartfelt wisdom on wh...

In Episode #35 of "Y'all... Listen Here," hosts Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle a heartfelt and relatable topic: the loss of friendships and the pain of realizing that some people you thought would always have your back don’t. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss the complexities of trust, and explore how to cope when bonds break. Whether you've experienced the heartach...