The Recovering Preacher's Kids

Ever catch yourself twisting scripture just a little bit to fit your own narrative, win an argument, or dodge a conviction? 🤫 You are definitely not alone. In this episode of The Recovering Preacher’s Kids , Lori and Lisa dive into a hilarious yet deeply convicting conversation sparked by an ongoing marital tug-of-war over a bathroom rug. That simple disagreement unlocks a much bigger, harder-hit...

👻 Ever played out an argument in your head so many times you feel like you deserve an Oscar for Best Dramatic Performance? You’re definitely not alone! In this episode of The Recovering Preacher’s Kids , Lisa and Lori follow up on the “Skeletons in the Closet of the Heart” discussion to confront the ghostly specters taking up residence rent-free in our minds 🧠💥. From replaying middle school bul...

Ever catch yourself lying to yourself just to avoid feeling uncomfortable or admitting you were wrong? In this kickoff to our October series, Lori and Lisa get real and vulnerable about the hidden "skeletons" we keep tucked away in the closets of our hearts. From rehearsing fake arguments in our heads to displacing old hurts onto the people we love today, we’re unpacking why we rewrite s...

Are you holding onto old baggage that keeps you stuck in past hurt? In this FINAL EPISODE of our Letting Go series, Lori and Lisa tackle one of the hardest topics yet: Letting Go of Resentment . Drawing lessons from Egypt and Miriam , we dive into how past decisions, unresolved choices, and spiritual fatigue hold us back from experiencing true freedom in Christ. It is time to unpack the heavy bagg...

Are you constantly holding onto control, dreading the next unexpected twist in life? In this episode of the Letting Go series, Lori and Lisa dive deep into how unmet expectations fuel our anger, anxiety, and "Chicken Little" worst-case thinking. Using a fun look at theme park rides, they break down the stark difference between riding Slinky Dog Dash—where you can clearly see the track ah...

What does crabgrass growing through a pool liner have to do with fear, control, and trusting God? More than you might think. 😂 In the first episode of our Letting It Go series, Lori and Lisa get real about the fears we carry—and the ways fear can convince us that we have to control everything to feel safe. From imagining the absolute worst-case scenario to looking at Abram’s willingness to leave...

Are you tired of trying to fix every broken piece of your life on your own? In this final episode of our Finding Your Spiritual Rhythm series, we’re shifting gears from striving for answers to surrendering control. We dive deep into why we so often seek God’s hand—his quick fixes and magic solutions—instead of simply seeking His face. Join us as we explore what it truly means to move from fixing t...

Are you reading the Bible just to check a box or find quick answers, or are you letting it actually transform your life? In this episode, Lori and Lisa dive into a honest conversation about "microwave Christianity"—the habit of scanning Scripture for quick information rather than allowing God's Word to change our hearts. From the struggle of juggling daily responsibilities to the tra...

Ever feel like your plans for daily quiet time fall apart before the week even gets going? You're not alone. In this episode of Finding Your Spiritual Rhythm: Overcoming the Excuses That Keep You Stuck , Lori and Lisa take a candid look at the habits, mindsets, and excuses that hold us back from experiencing consistent, everyday connection with God. Together, we dive into:• How ditching perfec...

Are you tired of feeling like Bible study is just another task on your to-do list? Do missed reading plans, fill-in-the-blank workbooks, or complex theological debates leave you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? In this episode, Lori and Lisa continue our School Supplies for the Soul series as we tackle the common struggles of personal study habits. From "confessions of a non-studious Christ...

Ever feel like everyone else has their quiet time figured out while you’re over here starting a new devotional, missing three days, and giving up entirely? 😅 In this episode, Lori and Lisa are getting real about the back-to-school season, perfectionism, and why we treat our walk with God like a "one-and-done" deal. If you've ever found yourself chasing squirrels during prayer, shopp...

Have you ever looked at a Christian influencer's flawless 5:00 AM quiet time routine and silently thought, “Why doesn't my relationship with God look like that?” It’s incredibly easy to become a "spiritual chameleon"—constantly jumping from one journaling method, reading plan, or morning blueprint to another, trying to copy someone else's formula. But what if chasing the perfect procedure is actua...

Ever feel like a "crappy believer" because you can’t seem to stick to a 5:00 AM prayer routine, or because your mind wanders the second you close your eyes? You are definitely not alone. In this episode, Lori and Lisa dive into the heavy burden of trying to live out someone else’s spiritual blueprint. From the trap of short-form "top 5 ways" videos to the pressure of checking o...

Are you living on God's truth...or just someone else's interpretation of it? It's easy to build a faith that sounds biblical without ever digging into Scripture for yourself. In a culture built on quick answers and short clips, many of us have settled for borrowed convictions instead of a personal relationship with God's Word. In this episode, Lisa and Lori talk about what it looks...

As America celebrates a monumental milestone—250 years as a nation—it’s easy to look back at our history with a mix of patriotism and reflection. But as the fireworks fade, a bigger question remains: How good are we at remembering where we came from? In this episode, Lisa and Lori dive into 1 Samuel 7 to explore the story of the "Ebenezer stone"—a physical monument built by Samuel to dec...

Have you ever worked incredibly hard to clean up an area of your life, only to accidentally invite an old habit right back in? In this episode, Lori shares a painful—yet hilarious—lesson from her backyard pool. After spending the entire season keeping the water crystal clear, a single, forgotten pool float from the garage brought back the dreaded red algae overnight. It turns out, the bacteria was...

Why do we try to mimic someone else’s journey when God gave us our own lane? After a chaotic morning commute into downtown Birmingham, Lori had a sudden realization during her morning quiet time: “I don’t have a problem with surrender. I have a problem with obedience.” In this episode, Lori and Lisa break down the distinct difference between surrendering your path to God and practicing daily obedi...

Have you ever woken up, looked around at your life, and thought, "How in the world did I end up here?" In this episode, Lisa and Lori sit down for a raw, honest conversation about the tug-of-war between overthinking and impulsivity. Lisa confesses her struggle as an overthinker who feels safe only when following the rules—even when it means physically staying behind the guardrail and mis...

Have you ever wanted to quit when life didn’t go the way you expected? In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Lori and Lisa reflect on the story of Elijah and the moments when fear, disappointment, and exhaustion make us want to stop moving forward. From mountaintop victories to desert seasons, they explore what it means to trust God when the journey feels too long and the valley feels too dee...

What happens when following Christ changes you so deeply that you begin grieving the version of yourself you used to be? In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, Lori and Lisa unpack the hidden tension many believers experience between the “old self” and the person God is shaping them to become. Together they discuss spiritual maturity, personality, identity, grief, and the struggle of le...

Recorded live at a recent speaking event, this conversation dives into legacy. Not the polished, perfect version people post online… but the real kind. The kind built slowly through faith, failure, heartbreak, motherhood, obedience, and learning to trust God one day at a time. We share personal stories about fear, control, having adult children, breaking unhealthy cycles, learning how to love peop...

Waiting is hard. Especially when you’ve been praying, believing, hoping… and nothing seems to be changing. In this episode of What To Do While You Wait , Lori and Lisa have an honest conversation about what happens in the middle seasons — the seasons where God feels silent, prayers seem unanswered, and frustration starts to creep in. Together, they unpack: ✨ Why waiting exposes what’s really in o...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right … but nothing is changing? In this episode, we get real about those frustrating seasons where you’re showing up, praying, trying, growing—and still feel stuck in the same place. We talk about: Why doing “all the right things” doesn’t always produce immediate results The danger of measuring your life against what you see on the surface How unseen growth...

Sometimes we love serving God when it feels easy, clean, and comfortable—but what about the messy, awkward, inconvenient moments? In this episode, Lori and Lisa have an honest conversation about fear, rejection, boldness, and what it really means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. From everyday struggles to spiritual conviction, they unpack why sharing faith can feel harder in real life than it do...

Sometimes the hardest parts of surrender aren’t obvious sins—they’re the attitudes, reactions, and survival habits we secretly protect. In this honest and hilarious conversation, we talk about overstimulation, anger, generational patterns, self-control, and what it really means to let God into every room of our hearts. If you’ve ever thought, “Lord, work on me… but not THAT part,” this episode is...