Praises in the Pod

Last week we heard from Lindsay Walker, and this week her husband Joey joins her as they share their story of faith, intentional dating, and building a marriage centered on Jesus. From one invite that changed everything to practical wisdom on boundaries, communication, and keeping Christ first, this episode is full of truth, laughter, and encouragement.

What happens when you grow up knowing all the right things about God… but don’t actually know Him? In this episode, Lindsay Walker shares how a life that looked “perfect” on the outside was actually rooted in performance, people pleasing, and pressure. From surrendering her life to Jesus at just 10 years old, to walking through seasons of uncertainty, career changes, marriage, motherhood, and step...

Rosa Bryant shares a powerful testimony of survival, redemption, and the undeniable hand of God on her life. Born in one of the poorest regions of Peru, Rosa’s story begins in the middle of violence, fear, and brokenness. From nearly losing her life as a baby to growing up in a home marked by addiction and instability, her story could have gone in a completely different direction. But God. From a...

In this episode, Alexis and Abby are talking about what it really looks like to walk with God in everyday life. Not just what we say, but how we actually live it out when things get hard, confusing, and heavy. We open up about real seasons, trusting God when it doesn’t make sense, and learning how to keep going even when you feel unseen. This is a reminder that following Jesus isn’t a one time dec...

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Ali Parsons to talk about growing up in church, drifting, and what it really looks like to surrender your life to Jesus. From chasing identity and success to being broken wide open in a lonely season, Ali shares how God refined her, healed her, and called her into purpose.

This week, Alexis sits down with Felicia Richardson for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, loss, and the goodness of God. After the sudden loss of her son, Felicia shares what grief really looked like for her and how her relationship with God carried her through every season. A real reminder that even in the middle of pain and unanswered questions, God is still present and still good.

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Kari Jackson to talk about faith, infertility, and the journey into foster care and adoption. Kari shares how God met her in seasons of waiting and heartbreak and taught her that faith is not a formula. Her story is a powerful reminder that even when life looks different than we planned, God is still writing a redemptive story.

A conversation on what happens after you say yes to God. Alexis and Abby talk through real life trials, daily surrender, and how sanctification is not instant but a process. From hard seasons and unmet expectations to small everyday choices, this episode is about laying your will down and letting God refine you into who He’s calling you to be.

A powerful and honest testimony from Amber Malquist. In this episode, she shares her journey through shame, loss, abortion, marriage struggles, anxiety, and a recent breast cancer diagnosis, and how God has met her in every season. From hearing the Lord speak forgiveness in a dorm room to walking through one of her greatest fears with unexpected peace, Amber’s story is a reminder that no one is to...

This week Alexis sits down for a solo episode to share a big announcement and an honest look at what happens when you move ahead of God and have to pivot. This is a vulnerable and humbling conversation about obedience, course correcting, and trusting God in the middle of it. If you have ever made a decision too quickly, felt the weight of it, and wondered if God could still use the situation, this...

This week we sit down with Shawnee Bowen to hear her powerful testimony of brokenness, survival, and God’s steady hand through every season. From trauma and loss to marriage struggles and rebuilding her faith, Shawnee shares how the Lord met her in the lowest places and began restoring her heart.

This week, we had the honor of our first ever remote recording with Brittany Poppe. At 17, Brittany found herself pregnant and chose abortion. She carried the weight of that decision in silence, hiding it from her mother and carrying a burden she was never meant to carry alone. In that broken place, she surrendered it to Jesus and found true healing. Today, Brittany is passionate about helping oth...

This week, Abby and Alexis sit down and take a deeper look at the hurts, habits, and hang ups we all carry. We say that phrase a lot, but in this episode we finally slow down and really unpack what it means, where those struggles come from, and how God meets us right in the middle of them. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for healing, this one is for you.

This week we sit down with Debbie Jones. From a young age, she felt drawn to darkness and as she got older, she fully embraced it. But when she finally reached her breaking point, Debbie realized the thoughts she was battling and the life she was living were the result of following Satan’s lies. Everything changed when she went to The Potter’s House. There, she encountered Jesus, surrendered her l...

This week we sit down with Amber Daniel. She has endured so much pain and trauma over her lifetime, but through it all she met Jesus Christ and found real hope. Amber shares her testimony with honesty and strength, and reminds us that no matter what you’ve walked through, Jesus can heal, restore, and make you new.

Brandie opens up about raising a son born with life-altering disabilities, walking through marriage struggles as her husband was battling addiction, and facing seasons that felt impossible to survive. But through every hardship, God showed up, carried her, and proved He is still a healer, a restorer, and a way-maker.

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Jessica Cox. She and her husband steward The Grove Church in Warner Robins, GA, and she also leads The Well, a monthly women’s gathering and more. What you see today is beautiful, but it did not come easy. There were many stages, many steps, and moments where the vision felt unlikely. This episode is an honest look at obedience, trust, and what happens wh...

This week, Abby and Alexis talk about the new year and what stepping into it really looks like. They share some of the struggles they have faced recently, how they are navigating hard seasons, and how God is meeting them in the middle of it all. Honest conversations, real faith, and a reminder that renewal does not always look perfect.

Ivy sits down with us to share her story of walking through open doors, closed doors, and everything in between. Her journey has not been easy, but through every season God has provided exactly what she needed at the right time. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of reminder that even when the path feels unclear, God is still faithful every step of the way.

This week we sit down with Aly Behrman. She grew up in church, knew the Lord, and even served in ministry, but as an adult she experienced a fresh spiritual awakening. Her story reminds us that even when we think we know God well, there is always more to discover and deeper places to grow with Him. It is honest, encouraging, and a powerful picture of what happens when God draws us closer.

This week we sit back down with Brandon and Jes Carlson almost a year after their first episode. Brandon is now facing a second diagnosis of the same cancer he once beat. He believes God can heal him, and he also knows exactly where he is going if God chooses to heal him in a different way. Jes stepped away from her career to care for him and their family, and together they are choosing faith over...

This week, Abby and Alexis sit down to talk about what it really looks like to love people right where they are. Let God shine through you and lead with grace, patience, and kindness. Love people well and use words only when you need to. They also share real moments from their own lives and how choosing love over frustration has shifted relationships, conversations, and even their walk with the Lo...

This week we get to hear from Stephanie Reeves and her powerful testimony. She opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriages, a marriage that hit rock bottom, and the restoration only God could bring. Her story is raw, honest, and full of hope. God really can take the hardest seasons and turn them into something beautiful.

This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Tonya Bethune, she was one of our worship leaders at Southside. Tonya’s story is a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness through every season. Raised in church, she fell in love young and has spent her life walking out her faith, showing the love of Christ to everyone she meets. Her heart for worship and people shines in all she does.

Chelsea Brown grew up with an absent father and a mother battling addiction. She had to mature fast, stepping into a motherly role for her younger brother. But God wasn’t finished. Her mom found freedom, and today Chelsea helps lead worship, using her story as a reminder that God can turn pain into purpose.