Living Out Loud with Alley and Amanda

Let’s welcome back returning guest,   Rebecca Lewis.  Rebecca shares about the loss of both of her parents since she was with us last fall. The trials that came before that and what God has taught her through it all. 

Scott Byrd is the Youth Minister at Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, MS. He attended Mississippi State (sorry) and Moody Bible Institute for undergrad, and earned his MDIV from Reformed Theological Seminary. Scott has served in youth ministry for almost two decades in parachurch and local church settings.  He and his wife, Grace Anne, have three amazing children. 

Sam McManus is a devoted follower of Christ and happily married to Milena McManus. Before their marriage in 2024, he spent years single and enjoys mentoring young men pursuing godliness and contentment regardless of their life stage. He has written two books to equip young single guys:  The Prayerful Pursuit: 75 Prayers for the Unmarried Man  and  Reclaiming Singleness,  which was published last y...

Michele McCay is a registered nurse of over 39 years. She’s blessed and honored to be serving folks all around the world in attaining health and wellness. She has a unique passion to share her health journey about prevention and optimal health after losing her mom to Alzheimer’s at age 62. Now she’s determined to get her message to the masses in hopes to inspire others in their journey back to hea...

Give the gift of Encouragement this year! Living Out Loud’s 30 days of Encouragement with Alley & Amanda DEVOTIONAL is on Amazon. Click link below to grab your copies! JOIN US FOR 30 DAYS AS WE SHARE TRUTHS FROM GOD’S WORD, PERSONAL STORIES FROM OUR LIVES, AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFLECT AND JOURNAL AS YOU SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD. ENCOURAGEMENT. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNL42737?ref_=cm_sw_r_...

Amanda Reed shares a little word of Encouragement on being Thankful! Give the gift of Encouragement this year! Living Out Loud’s 30 days of Encouragement with Alley & Amanda DEVOTIONAL is on Amazon. Click link below to grab your copies! JOIN US FOR 30 DAYS AS WE SHARE TRUTHS FROM GOD’S WORD, PERSONAL STORIES FROM OUR LIVES, AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFLECT AND JOURNAL AS YOU SPEND TIME WITH THE LO...

Grab your airpods or headphones for better listening this month.  We had some sound issues. Also, setting speed to 1.25 will get you through the podcast quicker.  Bio:  Rebecca Lewis is a devoted wife of 27 years and a proud mother of two adult sons. For over thirty years she has led worship, inspiring others through music and ministry. She has decades of experience in women’s and children’s minis...

Terre” Jasper loves Jesus and longs to walk in His Truth. Because of Jesus, she has been married 34 years to Kevin Jasper. She has one son, Noah and a daughter in law, Jessica. Terre' is on her 28th year of fulltime church ministry. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communications & Theater from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Sem...

Kinsey Merrick is a senior at the University of Mississippi. She is majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology and Chemistry. Kinsey is originally from Benton, Arkansas and will be attending the University of Arkansas Medical School in the fall. She was fortunate to grow up in a Christian home and be pointed toward Jesus from a young age. However, as she has grown, the Lord has been so graciou...

Tori Bolt is the dynamic co-founder and co-owner of Bolt Farm Treehouse, an award-winning luxury mountaintop retreat in Tennessee. Alongside her husband, Seth Bolt, Tori has transformed the concept of nature-immersive accommodations into a nationally acclaimed brand known for its inspiring environments and unforgettable experiences. With a strong background in branding and marketing, Tori has been...

Erin Mitchell-Crawford is a wife, mom, and grieving mother learning to live again after the unimaginable loss of her 9-year-old son, Hayes. Through heartbreak, she’s discovered a deeper intimacy with Jesus and a calling to help other mothers walk through the valley of grief with hope. Erin is the author of Held: 30 Days of Prayer Through Grief, a devotional born from the ashes of sorrow and the fa...

Marla Sartain has been married to her husband of almost 8 years, and they live in Water Valley. They have one daughter, Taylor, who is married, and they have a grandson, Gunner who is almost 2 years old.  He is the absolute light of their world.  They are very active with Pinelake Oxford, but their true passion is Kairos Prison Ministry.  They have actively served with Kairos for almost ten years....

Born and raised in Dallas, Tx where I finished high school and went on to college there as well.  I graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA with a triple concentration in photography, painting and drawing. I have been continually using my degree since graduating in 1993.  I have four sons, born in 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. I moved to Oxford in 2002 when my youngest was just eight...

Oxford is home to Dr. Rebecca Edwards, DDS of Grove Dental. She is a Biological dentist who has been in practice for more than 20 years. She has a passion to find the root cause of health issues by doing an intensive dental exam and running tests. Join us as we talk about vitamin D, airway, vitamins, and all kinds of fun topics! She's an expert and shares some really great insight. Don't m...

You do not want to miss this story of rescue, redemption, and obedience. After hearing God’s call to rescue a homeless woman in downtown Atlanta, these women’s lives were forever changed. Tune in as they share their story, we talk about Christmas, and more!   Merry Christmas! We can’t wait to start 2016 with all of you. Thanks for listening!

Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare, US Army officer, self-acclaimed crunchy gal, and creator of Moore + Company- which blends ancestral eating + living principles with classic strength training protocols that steward holistic health and peak performance. Website:  https://www.heyyomooreandco.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/crunchystre...

Loral Winn is from Dresden, Tennessee, a small town in the northwest corner of the state. She is the middle child in a family of five, with an older brother and a younger sister. Her passion for running afforded her the opportunity to compete as an SEC Track and Field and Cross Country athlete for Ole Miss, and after nearly six years of collegiate running, she is finishing up her last semester as...

The sound in our small talk at the beginning of this podcast did not turn out like it normally does. We had an unexpected technical issue. Be assured that the sound is great during our conversation with Olivia. Thank you for listening.  Olivia Bamburg is a senior at the University of Mississippi. She is 22 years old and originally from Bossier City. She is currently studying Public Policy leadersh...

Tonya Prewett is the founder and visionary of UniteUS - a movement of college students united to lift the name of Jesus with a mission to see students experience salvation, find freedom, and make connections that can help them build and sustain their faith.  The vision for Unite started when Tonya was mentoring college students battling unimaginable pain and anxiety. She felt a need to begin leadi...

Bio: I'm Dreamer Jowers, married to Scotti for 23 years. We have 3 daughters & 2 sons-in-law: Rebekah & Mason; Rachel & Christian; and Sarah. I am a teacher at Claiborne Christian School, a private, Christian K4-12th grade school in West Monroe, LA; I have taught there for 17 years, and I absolutely love it! I teach Bible and I coordinate our Middle & High School chapels. I am pass...

Dorothy Gates Bio: I am the  wife of Lee Gates, a homeschooling mom to my 11 year old, spit-fire, Arlee, a ministry leader, author, speaker, but most importantly a child of the king.   I grew up in an incredible Christian home, and was saved in 1997. Although I began my journey with God then, I didn’t begin a deep intimate relationship with him until 2015. I read the study Experiencing God and it...

Katrina is a Believer, wife, mom, singer/songwriter, photographer, and community banker. She and her husband Russell have three children - Cole, Jack, and Nola Anne. She holds a degree in church ministries, and is passionate about ministry within the church AND in the workplace. She is forever learning to balance the complex needs of her family with the high responsibilities of her job, and leanin...

Bob and Polly Hamp are author’s, speakers and helpers of the human race. Together they own Think Differently Counseling, and make available  online resources at Think Differently Academy.  They have helped thousands of people with their writing and teachings. Bob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Polly is a Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP and Think Differently Coach. Coming toge...

Lauren Fortenberry is a writer, speaker, and influencer whose greatest passion is fearlessly and faithfully encouraging women through the love of Jesus Christ. She is a writing instructor at the University of Mississippi, and her writing has been featured by NBC's TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and a variety of other media outlets and blogs. She currently resides in Oxford, Mississippi, wit...

Patrice is married to her husband Steve for almost 30 years.  They have 4 children, 2 of which are adults, 1 teenager and 1 tween, 1 son-in-law and a sweet 2 year old rescue dog named Cowboy.  Patrice is a creative person who enjoys sewing, home improvement projects, and is constantly redecorating her home.  She enjoys studying the bible, listening to history documentaries and playing tennis and p...