Got It From My Momma

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...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Got It From My Momma, host Jennifer Vickery Smith visits downtown Franklin’s Landmark Booksellers just south of Nashville Tennessee with beloved New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, often called “America’s favorite inspirational storyteller.” Karen opens up about her incredible journey from sports writer for the L.A. Times to one of the most succes...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, decluttering expert Dana K. White shares her journey from struggling with a messy home to becoming an expert in decluttering and home organization with host Jennifer Vickery Smith. She discusses the emotional and identity issues tied to clutter, the importance of grace in the process, and how faith plays a role in managing one's home. Dana emphasizes pra...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are headed to the red carpet for the 56th annual GMA Dove Awards held this year at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena!  The Gospel Music Association has been celebrating the best in Christian, Gospel, Bluegrass, Hip-Hop and inspirational much for six decades and invited us along to talk with some of your favorite entertainers about our favorite topics- family, music, and J...

Send us Fan Mail Legendary actress Jane Seymour ( Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman , Live and Let Die ) sits down with her daughter Katie Flynn to join Jennifer for an intimate interview about life, legacy, and love. We dive into:  ✨ Their unique mother-daughter bond  🎬 Jane’s iconic career and Katie’s experiences growing up in the spotlight  ❤️ The values passed down from Jane’s own mother  🌍 Katie’s...

Send us Fan Mail 🚜 10-year-old Jackson Laux , aka Just a Jackson Thing , has taken the internet by storm with his deep knowledge of tractors, charming old-school farmer vibes, and love for all things agriculture... and in this episode, we’re talking to the woman who started it all: his mom, Jessica Laux . 🎙️ In this heartwarming and insightful interview, host Jennifer Vickery Smith chats with Jes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Got It From My Momma, I sit down with Wendy Holder, the mom of TikTok sensation turned country music artist Tayler Holder. She shares the real story behind Tayler’s fast rise to fame, the accusations that rocked their world, and how their family navigated an incredibly painful and public time. Now living in Nashville and focusing on music—including a new song fe...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Got it From My Momma , we're kicking off the NFL season with a very special guest — Gemmi Schottenheimer, wife of Dallas Cowboys’ new head coach Brian Schottenheimer! 🎙️🏈 Just in time for the Cowboys VS the Eagles tonight!  Gemmi shares: 🏈 The unforgettable moment they found out Brian got the head coaching job 🏈 How their strong faith has anchored their journe...