Echos of Impact

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content related to infant loss, sudden death of a parent, caregiving stress, and miscarriage. Please take care while listening.   In this deeply moving episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Meagan Spires—a stay-at-home mama, military wife, and woman of quiet strength—to talk about grief, healing, and the quiet faithfulness...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of anxiety and mental health struggles. In this freeing and heartfelt episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with writer, creative, and purpose-driven voice Sarah Kruzel to unpack what it really means to take the pressure off. From social expectations to the weight of internal perfectionism, Sarah shares how her personal journey—fr...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, infertility, miscarriage, and military loss. While shared with sensitivity and hope, these topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and know it's okay to pause or step away if needed. In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Laura O'Malley—a military wife,...

In this heart-opening episode of Echos of Impact, Cherise sits down with Shayne Givens—Jesus lover, wife, mom, hairstylist, minister, and Heart Physics® coach-in-training—to talk about how true transformation begins not in our circumstances, but in the unseen places of our hearts. Shayne opens up about her powerful journey through teen motherhood, trauma, and toxic relationships, and how intimacy...

In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Krystalle Saucedo, Kansas City native, mama of three, and founder of Lullaby of Hope, a nonprofit that curates gift boxes for women experiencing loss in the womb. Krystalle also serves on the board of Solace Photography and currently works at Harvesters, a local food bank. But behind her leadership and compassion is a st...

In this moving episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Charley Laas—a worship leader, vocal coach, and songwriter—to talk about doubt, identity, creativity, and the hard but holy journey of finding intimacy with God through pain. Charley vulnerably shares her story of growing up in a Christian home, encountering heartbreak and loss, and walking through a long wilderness season...

In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Cherise sits down with Nikki Vivas, beloved Kansas City radio personality, to talk about what it means to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn. Nikki is a longtime radio host known not only for her voice on air but also for her boldness in sharing her faith in spaces where it wasn't always welcomed. Nikki shares how losing her dream job—the mor...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of personal testimonies, including mentions of infidelity and emotional struggles. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.   In this special episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise are joined by two dear friends, Zakiyah and Laura, to celebrate a full year of podcasting and reflect on the true heartbeat behind their jo...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content, including discussions of childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.   In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Cherise and Briana sit down with Tisha Hensel, co-lead pastor at The River Church Family in Raytown, Missouri. Tisha's story is one of resilience, restoration, and radical faith. Wi...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to teen pregnancy.   In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Pachion Moore, a devoted single mother, life coach, and passionate advocate for young women navigating unexpected challenges. Pachion's story is one of resilience, redemption, and discovering God's purpose even when life takes an unexpected turn....

In this heart-centered episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise dive into a conversation that's been stirring in their spirits—how to carry the burdens of others in a way that honors God without losing themselves in the process. Through personal stories, Scripture, and vulnerable moments, they unpack what it really looks like to help others from a place of spiritual abundance, not self-relia...

This episode comes to you over Easter weekend—a time when we reflect on the ultimate story of death to life through Jesus. And today's conversation echoes that same redemptive arc. It's a story of heartache and healing, of losing everything and still choosing to rise. Jami Nato shares how God brought resurrection to the most broken places of her life—and how humor became the net that catches heart...

In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Cherise and Briana sit down with Aurielle Lindblom, a married mom of four and a retired baseball wife. Aurielle shares her incredible story of faith, resilience, and finding purpose through life's unexpected challenges. From navigating life as a baseball wife across continents to facing her daughter's critical heart diagnosis while living in South Korea...

Trigger Warning : This episode contains discussions of grief, sudden loss, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this deeply moving episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with her longtime friend Mindy Greaves to talk about one of the most difficult seasons of her life—the unexpected loss of her younger sister, Meg, in 2022. What unfolds is a powerful conversation about grief, healin...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics such as grief, trauma, loss of children, and struggles with addiction—including pornography. Listener discretion is advised. In this powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise welcome back two incredible past guests, Adrienne Story and Kayla Edwards, for a deeply moving conversation about miracles. From physical healings that def...

In today's powerful episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with Mallory Steffen to share a story of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of God's grace. As a speech-language pathologist living in the Kansas City area with her husband and two boys, Mallory opens up about the trials her family faced, including her husband's struggle with alcoholism and the brokenness that nearly tore...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the loss of loved ones. Please use discretion when listening. In this deeply moving episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Rachel Maxwell to explore the evolution of faith, the power of surrender, and the beauty of finding God in the midst of doubt and loss. Rachel shares her powerful testimony of walking away from faith, wrestling with...

⚠ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on the loss of a loved one. Please use discretion while listening. In this heartfelt episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Jessica Honnell McLennan, a wife, mother, and woman of deep faith who has walked through unimaginable grief and discovered hope and purpose on the other side. Jessica shares her powerful story of love,...

In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise dive deep into the journey of discovering our true identity in Christ. With open hearts and honest conversation, they explore how our self-worth is not defined by roles, societal expectations, or fleeting accomplishments—but by the radical, unconditional love of God. Through personal stories, candid reflections, and practical insight...

In this refreshing episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with Callie Murphy, a garden coach based in Houston, Texas. Callie shares her journey from growing up in Kansas to becoming a passionate gardener, guiding others to cultivate thriving gardens. More than just a conversation about soil and seeds, this episode is rich with life lessons, biblical metaphors, and the deep wisdom that garden...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse, substance abuse, mental health struggles, and trauma. Please use discretion when listening.   In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Jonnie Glasgow, a woman whose story is a testimony to God's redemptive power. After years of battling addiction, surviving trauma, and running from God, Jonnie...

Trigger Warning : This episode discusses chronic illness, mental health struggles, and themes of physical and emotional vulnerability. In this heartfelt episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with Latoya Love to explore her journey of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the young age of 17. Latoya, who lives in Kansas City with her husband and daughter, opens up about the emotion...

In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Marin Davis, founder of Local Collaborative, a branding and marketing agency, and author of the interactive journal So You Want to Start a Business. Marin is not only a thriving entrepreneur but also a dedicated military spouse and mother of three young children. She shares her journey of turning challenges into opportu...

In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise dive into a deeply relevant and often challenging topic: righteous anger.  What We Cover: The importance of pausing and reflecting when anger arises The difference between passion and anger, and how unchecked anger can lead to bitterness How righteous anger aligns with God's justice, and when it crosses the line into sin Personal sto...

In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with Kayla Turner, her college friend of nearly 20 years, to discuss faith, purpose, and living boldly in every season of life. Kayla is a women's ministry leader, pastor's wife, and co-host of the Glory Every Day podcast, where she encourages people to find God's glory in their daily lives. Kayla shares how understanding God's specifi...