Praises in the Pod

This week we sit down with Debbie Jones. From a young age, she felt drawn to darkness and as she got older, she fully embraced it. But when she finally reached her breaking point, Debbie realized the thoughts she was battling and the life she was living were the result of following Satan’s lies. Everything changed when she went to The Potter’s House. There, she encountered Jesus, surrendered her l...

This week we sit down with Amber Daniel. She has endured so much pain and trauma over her lifetime, but through it all she met Jesus Christ and found real hope. Amber shares her testimony with honesty and strength, and reminds us that no matter what you’ve walked through, Jesus can heal, restore, and make you new.

Brandie opens up about raising a son born with life-altering disabilities, walking through marriage struggles as her husband was battling addiction, and facing seasons that felt impossible to survive. But through every hardship, God showed up, carried her, and proved He is still a healer, a restorer, and a way-maker.

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Jessica Cox. She and her husband steward The Grove Church in Warner Robins, GA, and she also leads The Well, a monthly women’s gathering and more. What you see today is beautiful, but it did not come easy. There were many stages, many steps, and moments where the vision felt unlikely. This episode is an honest look at obedience, trust, and what happens wh...

This week, Abby and Alexis talk about the new year and what stepping into it really looks like. They share some of the struggles they have faced recently, how they are navigating hard seasons, and how God is meeting them in the middle of it all. Honest conversations, real faith, and a reminder that renewal does not always look perfect.

Ivy sits down with us to share her story of walking through open doors, closed doors, and everything in between. Her journey has not been easy, but through every season God has provided exactly what she needed at the right time. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of reminder that even when the path feels unclear, God is still faithful every step of the way.

This week we sit down with Aly Behrman. She grew up in church, knew the Lord, and even served in ministry, but as an adult she experienced a fresh spiritual awakening. Her story reminds us that even when we think we know God well, there is always more to discover and deeper places to grow with Him. It is honest, encouraging, and a powerful picture of what happens when God draws us closer.

This week we sit back down with Brandon and Jes Carlson almost a year after their first episode. Brandon is now facing a second diagnosis of the same cancer he once beat. He believes God can heal him, and he also knows exactly where he is going if God chooses to heal him in a different way. Jes stepped away from her career to care for him and their family, and together they are choosing faith over...

This week, Abby and Alexis sit down to talk about what it really looks like to love people right where they are. Let God shine through you and lead with grace, patience, and kindness. Love people well and use words only when you need to. They also share real moments from their own lives and how choosing love over frustration has shifted relationships, conversations, and even their walk with the Lo...

This week we get to hear from Stephanie Reeves and her powerful testimony. She opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriages, a marriage that hit rock bottom, and the restoration only God could bring. Her story is raw, honest, and full of hope. God really can take the hardest seasons and turn them into something beautiful.

This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Tonya Bethune, she was one of our worship leaders at Southside. Tonya’s story is a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness through every season. Raised in church, she fell in love young and has spent her life walking out her faith, showing the love of Christ to everyone she meets. Her heart for worship and people shines in all she does.

Chelsea Brown grew up with an absent father and a mother battling addiction. She had to mature fast, stepping into a motherly role for her younger brother. But God wasn’t finished. Her mom found freedom, and today Chelsea helps lead worship, using her story as a reminder that God can turn pain into purpose.

This week Alexis and Abby were sitting down to give an update on life, not knowing where it would take us, but ended up diving into strongholds and idols. God has revealed a lot to us through our recent study. We hope and pray this leads you closer to the Lord.

This week, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are welcoming a very special guest. Rachel Ferraris will be joining us to share her testimony of overcoming breast cancer and the incredible ways God has moved in her life.

This week we sit down with Erialis Hollingshed as she shares her family’s journey after recently learning that her 2-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with cancer. While facing so many unknowns, Erialis speaks with faith and courage, choosing to place her hope in Jesus and trust that He has a greater plan for their family. If you would like to support them during this season, you can donate thr...

This week, we sit down with Charmille Hare as she opens up about her journey through divorce, how she placed her marriage and husband on a pedestal, and how God began using her gifts long before she truly knew Him. Charmille also shares powerful encouragement for single women who are eager for a relationship, reminding them to let God prepare their hearts first.

This week, Alexis and Abby sit down to answer some of the questions you sent in! If we didn’t get to yours, feel free to email or message us. We’d love to do this again and keep the conversation going. We just picked a few that really stood out to us!

This week, we sit down with Rachel Baxter to hear her powerful story. She walked through infertility, the shock of finding out she was pregnant with triplets, and later battled postpartum depression. It’s a raw and real conversation about a topic that isn’t talked about enough.

Last week, we heard Paigh Chastain share her powerful story of walking through a marriage that was unequally yoked while her husband battled deep addiction. This week, her husband joins us to share his side of the journey. For over 20 years he wandered in the wilderness, empty and far from God. But when Paigh reached the end of the road, he answered God’s call. Today, he is a pastor, the CEO of th...

This week, we hear from Paigh Chastain as she shares her powerful story of faith and perseverance. Married young, Paigh built her life as a steady pillar for her family, but addiction would creep in and bring devastation. Her husband battled addiction for more than 20 years, leaving Paigh to walk a long and painful road before breakthrough and restoration finally came. Her testimony is one of endu...

This week we’re diving into a topic that may seem harmless but can become a real stumbling block: smut and TV shows. We’re unpacking how subtle it can be and why it matters. Since Abby and I aren’t big readers, we brought in our friend Kim to help us tackle this conversation.

Raised in the spotlight as a pastor’s kid, Gwyn Andrews was well known and athletic, but everything changed when she stepped into college life. She suddenly found herself facing something she never imagined: an unexpected pregnancy and even the thought of abortion. In this episode, Gwyn shares how God placed people in her path who gave her the courage to go home, open up to her parents, and walk t...

I can’t believe it’s already been a year. This has truly been the most incredible year of my life, all because I chose to say yes and be obedient. In this episode we talk about what it looks like to step out and start a ministry, the weight that comes with it, and the faithfulness of God through it all. I’m even more excited to celebrate this milestone with my mom by my side again!

This week, Alexis and Abby dive into the waiting season. They talk about how God’s timing is always perfect, yet how heavy it can feel when we face uncertainties, struggles, and delays in what we deeply desire. Waiting isn’t easy, but we pray for everyone walking through these seasons of hurt and hope. Plus, Abby has a big announcement you don’t want to miss!

This week, we sit down with Jena Cook as she shares a powerful and hope filled chapter of her family’s story. After welcoming their fifth child, they received the unexpected news that he had Down syndrome. In the midst of questions and unknowns, Jena opens up about how their faith was stretched, how God showed up in every moment, and how He is using their story in incredible ways.