Real Sisters, Real Talk

Benchmark workouts get a read on what you are able to do right now physically so that you can see how you’ve grown in strength and stamina. The turn of a new year  is the perfect time for a benchmark workout spiritually and in all of life. . What have you learned in the last year? Jody and Shawna share what they have learned and are learning and what they are intentionally implementing into the ne...

If you had something really good you wanted to hand me and I wanted to grab hold of it but my hands were too full I would have to let go of what I was holding on to in order to grab hold of the goodness you had for me. Jesus has good things for you. He’s beckoning you to grab hold of them.  In this episode, Jody and Shawna talk openly about what they are letting go of to grab hold of what God has...

“Be kind to your future self” - Jody Gras. What does it look like to be kind to the future you? If you were to write yourself a letter to your future self, say…January of 2026…what would you want him/her to be experiencing? What will you do differently now to create that future? Jody and Shawna process what they are leaning into in 2025 as a way of being kind to their future selves. WEBSITE: www.j...

Join us for this encore of episode 33. Happy New Year.  Right on the tail of Christmas, we are already thinking about stepping into a brand new year. Who do you want to be in January of 2025? Together with God and some simple reflective tools, we can step into the new year with God given direction and purpose.  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Michael W. Smith has two life goals, one of those is to never be offended again. Let me just tell you the things people have said! Are you kidding me?! Is it possible to live unoffended? Jody and Shawna share stories of the things that have been said to them and the ways God is teachig then to be unoffendable. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Why do you do what you do when it comes to Christmas? We all have Christmas traditions...picking out the tree, baking, time with others. Jody and Shawna share some of their own family traditions and how they keep Jesus at the center at Christmas time. Book recommendation: The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt and Tim Jonke  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

In preparation for Christmas Jody and Shawna share their "Aha" moments from the Christmas story along with the scriptures that have warmed their hearts with the wonder of all that happened.  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

“Good grief, Charlie Brown!” With Thanksgiving barely behind us we find ourselves surrounded by all things Christmas. Oh, the joy of the season. But for many, the joy is intermingled with deep sadness and grief. Jody and Shawna share how losing their dad at the holiday season has impacted Christmas for them and the sweet comfort they have found in honest conversations with the healer of our souls...

Thinking about what you're thankful for? Us too! In between all the prep for Thanksgiving day, our thoughts drift toward all that we have to be thankful for. Yes, yes, the house, the family, the job, all the things. But when it comes to your relationship with God, what are you specifically thankful for? How would it impact your life if you learned to live with a grateful heart? Oh friend, the...

It’s fall y’all! And it’s ALMOST Thanksgiving. Jody and Shawna share what they are looking forward to this Thanksgiving. (Hint: it has to do with their people!) Join us for a conversation about how to turn Thanksgiving from a holiday to a lifestyle.  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Do you know who God says you are? Do you know why you’re here? Your God given purpose for being here? You are uniquely designed to show the world who God is. In this episode Jody and Shawna process in real time what they are learning about their God-given identity.  In episode 73 Shawna shared what she’s learning from Jamie Winship’s Living Fearless and today they revisit that topic and Jody share...

In this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk Jody & Shawna talk about the importance of extending forgiveness to others. They discuss how God commands us to forgive as He has forgiven us, and how choosing not to forgive impacts our relationship with God as well as the offender. The sisters emphasize that forgiveness does not mean giving the person who hurt us access to do it again, but rather cho...

In this episode, Jody and Shawna discuss the importance of reflecting on our days and asking God to reveal unconfessed sin. They explore the difference between condemnation and conviction and share the deep assurance found in Scripture that when we confess our sins, God forgives us. Whether you're struggling with feelings of guilt or shame or simply want to grow in your understanding of God&a...

In this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk, Jody and Shawna share their personal struggles with forgiving themselves. They discuss the guilt, shame, and regret they've experienced and emphasize the importance of believing in God's forgiveness to find true freedom.  Their honest conversation encourages listeners to extend forgiveness to themselves and experience the freedom that comes from...

In this episode, Jody and Shawna dive deep into the topic of identity and explore what it means to know who you are in Christ. They discuss how false beliefs about ourselves can impact our lives and how to overcome them by embracing our true identity as children of God. Join them as they share their personal journeys of discovering their true identities and offer practical insights and encourageme...

In this episode, Shawna shares a personal story about a calling from God in the fall of 2022 that she initially obeyed but later fell away from. Together with her sister, they dive deep into the challenges and complexities of obedience. They explore the reasons why it can be difficult to obey, the obstacles that can hold us back, and the profound blessings and benefits that come from walking in ob...

Jody & Shawna talk often about their other two sisters, Dawn & Kelly. In this episode Kelly & Dawn join Jody & Shawna - all four sisters - all in one place at one time! WARNING: There will be laughter. There will be tears. And, it may get loud. Each sister shares a memory from their shared childhood, how they personally came to know Jesus, and the legacy they long to leave behind....

All day, every day we are bombarded by distractions. Some are good. Some are bad. But anything that keeps us from being who God has called us to be is a distraction. Jody and Shawna share some practical tips on how to keep our eyes on Jesus. WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Just like those in the Bible our suffering is often the reason we go to God. And once there, we find so much more than just relief. We find strength to endure. We find companionship. We learn more about the heart of God. We mature in our faith. Jody and Shawna share their own stories of suffering and the unexpected, beautiful intimacy that came from some of life’s hardest moments. WEBSITE: www.jod...

Jody & Shawna open up about how we all put our hope in things that can fall through. It’s a risky little game to hope in anything other than God. Almost as if we give a little piece of our heart away. But when we trust God He fills us with joy and peace until we overflow with hope by the power of His Holy Spirit.  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

In this podcast, sisters Shawna and Jody have real conversations about anxiety. They share practical tips for dealing with emotional, mental, and physical anxiety, as well as scriptures that point to the reasons we don't need to be anxious. Shawna and Jody both share what anxiety has looked like in their own lives and leave us with hope that we can experience greater peace. Whether you'r...

In this episode, Shawna and Jody discuss the power of gratitude. Shawna shares how her recent trip to Australia for the birth of her granddaughter taught her that gratitude is more than just a suggestion for better days - it's a superpower. Jody expresses her gratitude for her daughter's upcoming marriage. Join the sisters as they explore the transformative power of gratitude and how it...

What if God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we want Him to? Does that mean He doesn’t care? Or love me? Does it mean He isn’t good? Jody and Shawna share times in their lives when they wrestled through these same questions. Like Habakkuk they came to the conclusion that even if (or even though) everything seems to be going wrong, God is still good.  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @re...

In this episode of Real Sisters, Real talk - Jody and Shawna wrestle out what it means to pray in faith. If we don’t have enough faith does that mean our prayers won’t get answered? Can God be manipulated like that? How often are our prayers just “worrying in front of God” rather than asking Him to move? What does it mean to pray in faith?  WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrea...

In this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk Jody and Shawna talk about how to know if you’re growing spiritually.  They discuss the things they engage in to draw near to the heart of God like bible reading, and paying attention to what God is saying as well as what the bible says about how to know if you’re growing spiritually.  The goal is always deeper relationship but God loves us so much that he...