Praises in the Pod

Logan and Micah are back and this time they are holding nothing back. Micah grew up as a pastor's kid and grandson, gave his life to Christ at six, and has wrestled with lukewarm Christianity and the weight of a reputation he had to live up to his entire life. Logan came to faith later, partied through her early years, and had to learn what it meant to actually follow Jesus. In this episode th...

Alexis and Abby are back and this one goes deep. From washing bottle parts at 5am with a grateful heart to wrestling with spiritual pride, they get honest about what it actually looks like to stay rooted in God during the heavy seasons of life. They talk about the difference between getting sober and getting delivered, why an empty house is more dangerous than a messy one, what it means to walk by...

Anna Grizzle was adopted from Guatemala as a baby, grew up in the church, and thought she knew God until life started falling apart. In this episode she shares her full testimony including a traumatic firework accident on the 4th of July that shattered her eye socket, a pregnancy she was not ready for, and the rock bottom that finally drove her all the way into her faith. She talks about finding r...

Amy Gaylor spent decades in addiction, in and out of rehabs, and walking through two broken marriages before she finally encountered God at the Potter's House. In this episode, she shares her full testimony of recovery, sobriety, blended family heartbreak, and how God rebuilt her life completely. She is now a certified addiction counselor, counseling women and teaching at a men's rehab eve...

Rachel Fowler grew up in a home where emotions were not welcome, ran to relationships, parties, and alcohol trying to fill that void, and knew who Jesus was without ever truly following him. In this episode she shares her full testimony including breaking generational cycles, surviving one of the hardest seasons of her marriage, and how God never left even when she could not feel him. Plus she get...

In this episode, Alexis and Abby get raw and real about one of the most requested topics yet, marriage restoration. From unequally yoked seasons and two years of fighting for a husband who didn't know Christ, to divorce, darkness and starting over, they hold nothing back. Abby shares what it actually looked like to stay in a broken marriage while running hard after God, including the bathroom...

Alexis is turning 31 and giving a full life update on burnout, doing too much, and finally learning to say no. She gets honest about chasing success over purpose, falling into a transactional relationship with God, battling legalism without even realizing it, and what God revealed through it all. Plus, the Praises in the Pod live event sold out in four days and Born to Praise is coming. If you hav...

Alexis sits down with Drew and Jessie Graham as they share their powerful testimony of redemption, healing, and the life-changing power of Jesus. Drew opens up about living a destructive life chasing drugs, money, and status before an almost fatal incident changed everything. Jessie shares about walking through depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles before finding healing and f...

Robin Payne shares her story of battling depression, anxiety, medication addiction, bipolar disorder, and the toll it took on her marriage, motherhood, and everyday life. From hiding her struggles behind closed doors to reaching a place where she could not even pray for herself, this episode is a real reminder that healing is possible and that asking for help is not weakness. We also talk about br...

Madyson Bradshaw shares her story of walking through infertility, the heartbreak of unanswered prayers, and what it looked like to keep trusting God in the middle of the waiting. From doctor appointments and difficult diagnoses to surrender, healing, and ultimately the miracle of Hudson, this episode is a powerful reminder that God is still working even when we cannot see it. If you are in a seaso...

This week, Alexis and Abby sit down for a real and honest conversation about what it actually looked like when they first started walking with Jesus. From where to begin reading the Bible, to devotionals, worship music, marriage, love languages, habits, and the practical things that helped strengthen their faith, this episode feels like sitting across the table with friends. Alexis also opens up a...

This week on Praises in the Pod, Alexis sits down with Anisa Driggers. Anisa shares her story of growing up through family brokenness, abandonment and heartbreak while still being drawn to Jesus from a young age. She opens up about young marriage, divorce, deep wounds from her past and the struggles that nearly destroyed her future. Through counseling, community, surrender and the grace of God, An...

Last week we heard from Lindsay Walker, and this week her husband Joey joins her as they share their story of faith, intentional dating, and building a marriage centered on Jesus. From one invite that changed everything to practical wisdom on boundaries, communication, and keeping Christ first, this episode is full of truth, laughter, and encouragement.

What happens when you grow up knowing all the right things about God… but don’t actually know Him? In this episode, Lindsay Walker shares how a life that looked “perfect” on the outside was actually rooted in performance, people pleasing, and pressure. From surrendering her life to Jesus at just 10 years old, to walking through seasons of uncertainty, career changes, marriage, motherhood, and step...

Rosa Bryant shares a powerful testimony of survival, redemption, and the undeniable hand of God on her life. Born in one of the poorest regions of Peru, Rosa’s story begins in the middle of violence, fear, and brokenness. From nearly losing her life as a baby to growing up in a home marked by addiction and instability, her story could have gone in a completely different direction. But God. From a...

In this episode, Alexis and Abby are talking about what it really looks like to walk with God in everyday life. Not just what we say, but how we actually live it out when things get hard, confusing, and heavy. We open up about real seasons, trusting God when it doesn’t make sense, and learning how to keep going even when you feel unseen. This is a reminder that following Jesus isn’t a one time dec...

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Ali Parsons to talk about growing up in church, drifting, and what it really looks like to surrender your life to Jesus. From chasing identity and success to being broken wide open in a lonely season, Ali shares how God refined her, healed her, and called her into purpose.

This week, Alexis sits down with Felicia Richardson for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, loss, and the goodness of God. After the sudden loss of her son, Felicia shares what grief really looked like for her and how her relationship with God carried her through every season. A real reminder that even in the middle of pain and unanswered questions, God is still present and still good.

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Kari Jackson to talk about faith, infertility, and the journey into foster care and adoption. Kari shares how God met her in seasons of waiting and heartbreak and taught her that faith is not a formula. Her story is a powerful reminder that even when life looks different than we planned, God is still writing a redemptive story.

A conversation on what happens after you say yes to God. Alexis and Abby talk through real life trials, daily surrender, and how sanctification is not instant but a process. From hard seasons and unmet expectations to small everyday choices, this episode is about laying your will down and letting God refine you into who He’s calling you to be.

A powerful and honest testimony from Amber Malquist. In this episode, she shares her journey through shame, loss, abortion, marriage struggles, anxiety, and a recent breast cancer diagnosis, and how God has met her in every season. From hearing the Lord speak forgiveness in a dorm room to walking through one of her greatest fears with unexpected peace, Amber’s story is a reminder that no one is to...

This week Alexis sits down for a solo episode to share a big announcement and an honest look at what happens when you move ahead of God and have to pivot. This is a vulnerable and humbling conversation about obedience, course correcting, and trusting God in the middle of it. If you have ever made a decision too quickly, felt the weight of it, and wondered if God could still use the situation, this...

This week we sit down with Shawnee Bowen to hear her powerful testimony of brokenness, survival, and God’s steady hand through every season. From trauma and loss to marriage struggles and rebuilding her faith, Shawnee shares how the Lord met her in the lowest places and began restoring her heart.

This week, we had the honor of our first ever remote recording with Brittany Poppe. At 17, Brittany found herself pregnant and chose abortion. She carried the weight of that decision in silence, hiding it from her mother and carrying a burden she was never meant to carry alone. In that broken place, she surrendered it to Jesus and found true healing. Today, Brittany is passionate about helping oth...

This week, Abby and Alexis sit down and take a deeper look at the hurts, habits, and hang ups we all carry. We say that phrase a lot, but in this episode we finally slow down and really unpack what it means, where those struggles come from, and how God meets us right in the middle of them. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for healing, this one is for you.