Seen & Known

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with author, coach, and Propel alum Tashena Anderson-Place for an encouraging conversation about faith, identity, and learning to live with an open heart. Tashena shares the story behind The Open Cup Collective and her powerful message about the "invisible lids" many women carry—doubt, fear, shame, rejection, and past experiences—that keep them fro...

In this episode of Seen & Known , host Leona Morelock welcomes pastor, author, and speaker Tara Beth Leach for an honest conversation about loving the church while acknowledging its shortcomings. Together, they explore the tension many women feel between deep faith in Jesus and disappointment with the church's failures. Tara Beth shares her journey as a pastor, wife, mother, and church leader, exp...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with author and Ministry with Coffee host Tricia Bullard for a gentle, hope-filled conversation about presence, storytelling, and the faithful love of God. Tricia shares her journey from decades in the banking world to stepping into ministry later in life, and how one life-changing encounter with Jesus ignited her calling to help others experience...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with author and ministry leader Veronica Cornejo for a powerful conversation about freedom, resilience, and becoming who God created you to be. Veronica shares the heart behind her book, Unshackled: A Teen Mom Finding Unstoppable Freedom , and reflects on her journey of breaking generational chains, navigating faith in difficult seasons, and learni...

What does it really mean to build a strong home? For many women, the desire to create a home filled with peace, faith, and love runs deep—but the reality of marriage, motherhood, and everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with Carol Roper, founder of Building Strong Homes , to talk about what it looks like to build a spiritual foundation th...

What do you do when the place that was meant to feel like home… is the very place that hurt you? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Leona sits down with Natalie Runion—founder of Raised to Stay and author of I Don't Even Like Women —to talk about church hurt, staying rooted in Jesus, and the long road back to healing and belonging. Together, they explore what it means to wrestle with fai...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with certified life coach, podcaster, and journal creator Leslie Martinez for a joyful conversation about spiritual growth, purpose, and building rhythms with God that feel both meaningful and doable. Leslie shares how God led her into a multi-passionate calling—and why she's so passionate about helping women walk confidently and joyfully in their...

In this episode of Seen & Known , I'm joined by Darian Posey, founder of Type A to Type Pray , to talk about what happens when capable, faith-filled women realize that striving is no longer sustainable. Darian shares her journey from control and burnout to surrender and peace, and how God met her in the tension between ambition and alignment. Together, we unpack what biblical surrender really look...

In this tender episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with writer and fellow Propel alum Carmen Meurer to talk about the quiet grief of parental estrangement—the ache of the empty chair at the table. Carmen shares what led her to begin writing for estranged parents and how this often-unspoken loss carries layers of heartbreak, silence, faith wrestling, and enduring hope. Together, they explore...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with Christana "CJ" Newkirk—cofounder of Nevertheless Ministries and a fellow Propel alum—for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, singleness, Scripture, and the God who sees. CJ shares pieces of her story, including growing up in a turbulent Christian home, and discovering that God's love is not just something to know about, but som...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with Beverly Robinson for a thoughtful conversation about faithful leadership, meaningful friendship, and staying grounded in your calling over time. Beverly shares wisdom from decades of supporting leaders behind the scenes, reflecting on how her understanding of leadership and friendship has evolved throughout the years. Together, they talk about...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with author, speaker, and Girls' Night podcast host Stephanie May Wilson for a heartfelt conversation about becoming, belonging, and trusting God in the in-between seasons of life. Stephanie shares from her own journey through singleness, marriage, major decisions, motherhood, and a recent move overseas—offering wisdom for women who feel caught bet...

In this episode of Seen & Known , Leona sits down with Cecily Moore for an honest and tender conversation about starting over, rebuilding friendship, and finding belonging in a new season of life. Cecily shares what it was like to move to Tennessee, leave behind familiar community, and navigate loneliness while becoming a mom of four. Together, they talk about how motherhood can both connect and i...

In today's episode I chat with Dana Skaggs all about boundaries.  And how Christian friendships can benefit from them.  Dana is a keynote speaker, psychotherapist, and podcaster known as the "Queen of Boundaries."   She has over 17 years of clinical experience, a podcast, Phoenix and Flame, globally ranked in the top 5%, and is a regular contributor to the local ABC/CBS affiliate, WJHL's Daytime T...

Today I talk with my friend Becky Norvell about how she juggles everything she has and still makes time for connection, how she loves on people and how she shares Jesus.

Welcome to Seen & Known —a podcast where faith meets friendship and the beauty of being fully yourself in a world that often tells you to be someone else. Hosted by Leona Morelock, introvert, encourager, and women's ministry leader, this show is a space to breathe deeply, laugh honestly, and reconnect with the truth that you are already deeply known and fully seen by a God who delights in you. Eac...