Got It From My Momma

Send us Fan Mail The headlines told one part of the story. But what happens when the headlines fade, the cameras are gone, and a family is left to pick up the pieces. Carl Lentz went from leading Hillsong NYC and being one of the most recognizable pastors in the world to facing the public fallout of personal failures that deeply impacted his family. But God.  Carl and Laura join me on the couch fo...

Send us Fan Mail We're taking you to the red carpet at the 57th Annual Dove Awards! I had so much fun catching up with some of your favorite Christian artists, performers, and winners to talk about the music, the moments, and the faith behind it all. These are the conversations I love most—hearing the stories behind the spotlight and the people behind the songs that mean so much to us. Come a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the life you planned suddenly looks completely different? In Episode #142 of Got It From My Momma , Jennifer Vickery Smith sits down with Mary Travis, wife of country music icon Randy Travis, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, family, marriage, and forever. Mary shares what it has meant to love and care for Randy through the unexpected, how their mar...

Send us Fan Mail I had the incredible privilege of sitting down with CeCe Winans AND her daughter, Ashley, for a conversation about motherhood, fame, faith, legacy and what it looks like when God continues to surprise you with what's ahead. CeCe is reaching new heights in her career in her 60s—bigger than she ever imagined—and we talk about how God continues to grow her ministry and use her i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, author and mother Chelsey DeMatteis shares her journey of motherhood, faith, and the importance of finding mercy in the margins of busy, chaotic days. She discusses her new book, 'Mercy in the Margins,' and offers practical advice for moms seeking to deepen their faith amidst the mess and marvels of motherhood. Purchase Mercy in the Margin on Amazon or w...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the dreams you once shared with your spouse begin coming true... for them, but not for you? In this deeply honest conversation, Anna Asbury sits down with host, Jennifer Vickery Smith, to share about the parts of her story that aren't easy to talk about. A wife, mother of five, artist, and the wife of Christian artist Cory Asbury, Anna talks candidly about n...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bible teacher, author, and speaker Lisa Harper shares her remarkable journey to becoming a mom through adoption at age 50, a story filled with unexpected twists, deep trust, and the beautiful ways God often writes a far better story than the one we imagined! Whether you're a mom, hoping to become one, or simply need to be reminded that God is still at work in...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I am joined by beautiful Lauren Tomlin, wife to best selling christian music artist & worship leader Chris Tomlin, mom to their three girls, and a woman of deep, steady faith. While so many of us have been impacted by the songs Chris leads around the world, today we’re talking about the life Chris and Lauren have built at home... what it looks like to nurture faith...

Send us Fan Mail In this special conversation, the legendary singer-songwriter joins me to talk about her first studio album in 13 years, the joys and challenges of motherhood, and the wisdom she's gained through every season of life. Amy reflects on the lasting influence of her mother, who once told her, "When you get out on that stage, sing something that matters." It's advic...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of Got It From My Momma, my son Conner joins me for an honest conversation about the year following the fatal car accident that forever altered the lives of two families. Together, we reflect on the grief, heartbreak, questions, and healing that followed—and the faith that carried us through it all. We discuss:  • How God met us in our darkest momen...

Send us Fan Mail Step onto the red carpet with us at the K-LOVE Fan Awards! ✨🎤 In this special episode, we’re bringing you behind the scenes and chatting with some of your favorite voices in Christian music, entertainment, and ministry. From fun red carpet moments to meaningful conversations, Got it From My Momma host Jennifer Vickery Smith brings you along on this night full of inspiration and...

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood is beautiful, meaningful, and sometimes incredibly hard all at the same time. Today, I’m sitting down with Lynn Wilson, the mom of Christian and country singer Anne Wilson. Behind Anne’s music and success is a family story marked by deep loss, strong faith, and a purpose that continues to carry them forward. Anne’s story is pretty remarkable… no one in the family had ev...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Got It From My Momma , I’m joined by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth... two people whose lives and story have deeply impacted my own family in ways that are hard to fully put into words. If you’re a mom, you know that life brings both incredible joy and unexpected heartbreak. And in some of the hardest seasons our family has walked through, their music, thei...

Send us Fan Mail We're taking the show on the road this week and heading to the Grand Ole Opry to talk with Opry members The Issacs, one of the most beloved bluegrass and country bands ever!  Just the girls join us for this one where we feature a special mother daughter conversation with Lily and her daughters Sonya and Becky. Lily's parents were holocost survivors and their family herit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Got it From My Momma , I sit down with Emily Cole—wife, mom of three, and co-founder of the wildly successful Savannah Bananas alongside her husband, Jesse Cole (yes, the one in the iconic yellow tux!). But behind the viral sensation and sold-out crowds is a story most people don’t see. Emily shares what it looked like to walk through uncertainty, financial risk...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a tender and meaningful one. I’m honored to sit down with Ellie Peak Collins, the daughter of Cindy Peak, who was tragically killed in the Covenant School shooting here in Nashville. This is Ellie’s first interview, and I’m incredibly grateful for her willingness to share her heart. Our conversation is honest and raw as she talks about walking through unimaginab...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is one I won’t soon forget. I’m sitting down with Autumn Nelon Streetman, the youngest member of the beloved Nelon Family gospel group - a family whose harmonies have carried the hope of the Gospel to generations. But this episode isn’t about the music, its about healing after unimaginable loss… and an unshakable faith. Autumn was six months pregnant when a pl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our 2026 Favorite Things episode of the Got it From My Momma podcast! Each year I host a Galantines party where a group of my friends get together to share their Favorite Things. We spend the whole year carefully picking our favorite beauty, household, and fashion finds and every February, we come together to share our discoveries. This is the third year we’ve shared ou...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jennifer sits down with Ormie Melton, the mother of Grammy Award–winning Christian rapper and hip hop artist Lecrae, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, motherhood, resilience, and redemption. Ormie shares about Lecrae’s early years, the struggles he faced during adolescence, and the pivotal moments that helped shape his character, calling, and career...

Send us Fan Mail Debra Newell’s life became the focus of the wildly popular true crime podcast and movie Dirty John- but behind the headlines is a mother, a survivor, and a woman of deep faith. In this episode of Got It From My Momma , Debra shares her harrowing real-life experience of falling in love with a man she met on a dating app...someone who appeared to have everything: wealth, prestige, c...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Chrisley joined me for her first solo sit-down interview since being released from prison after serving 28 months, and I don’t take that lightly. This conversation wasn’t about headlines or reality TV. It was about faith grown in hard places, the ache of being away from her children, missing holidays and milestones, and how this experience forever changed the way she sees pe...

Send us Fan Mail Platinum-selling country artist Jamie O’Neal joins host Jennifer Vickery Smith for an inspiring conversation about the women who shaped her, starting with her own mother, and how motherhood has transformed her music and her life. We talk about the legacy she inherited, the legacy she’s building as a mom, and how these experiences are woven into her upcoming album arriving this Jan...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode brought to you in partnership with UPtv, Got it From My Momma podcast host Jennifer Vickery Smith brings you conversations with country music artists and entertainment personalities for a red carpet rundown from the Country Music Association Awards!  Hear From:  Jay Demarcus/Nominee - Rascal Flatts Huntergirl /American Idol Runner-up Dustin Lynch / 10 X Cha...

Send us Fan Mail This is part two of Jennifer's conversation with the mom of Maddox Batson! The soon to be 16 year old country phenom is on the fast track- touring the country, opening for big names like Lainey Wilson and stepping into so many new opportunities.  As you know from listening to the first part of our conversation- Maddox’s parents are making sure he’s staying grounded, surroundi...

Send us Fan Mail At just 15 years old, Maddox Batson has gone from singing on TikTok to signing a record deal, touring the country, and opening for big name artists such as  Lainey Wilson,   but his journey began long before the stage lights! In this episode of Got It From My Momma , Maddox’s mom Salina Batson  shares about raising a child in the spotlight, how the family’s faith has guided every...