The Deep Water Show

Why is it so difficult to simply say "thank you" when someone offers a compliment? In this episode of The Deep Water Podcast , Jackie and Christi explore a surprisingly common struggle: our instinct to dismiss, minimize, or deflect words of affirmation. Whether it's a compliment about our appearance, our work, or who we are, many of us feel uncomfortable receiving goodness. But what...

What does it look like to be 80 years old, still making snow angels, still booking zip lines … still choosing joy when the world has told you you're wrong for it? In this episode, Jackie sits down with her mom, Carol, for a conversation that starts at the surface and doesn't stay there. What looks like lightheartedness from the outside turns out to have been hard-won … tested by a husban...

What if the fear you're feeling isn't a reason to stop … but a sign that what's in front of you actually matters? In this honest, vulnerable conversation, Jackie and Christi unpack the quiet, subtle ways fear shows up when God is calling you into something meaningful. From writing books to living faithfully in the ordinary moments of everyday life, they sit with the tension between...

Are women really “the emotional ones” and men “the logical ones”? Or is that just an easy excuse we’ve all learned to use? In this episode of Deep Water, Jackie and Christi wade into the real conversation about emotions — why God gave them to us, why we struggle with them, and why maturity isn’t about shutting feelings down but learning what to do with them. Together they explore: • Why emotions a...

What do you do when you’re standing in front of multiple good choices … and you’re afraid of picking the wrong one? In this episode of Deep Water, Jackie and Christi dive into the tension many of us feel when facing life’s crossroads. We often pray for clarity — one obvious door, one obvious answer. But what happens when there are several good options in front of us? Is there really only one “righ...

For women who have built lives on responsibility, productivity, and being needed, slowing down can feel less like rest and more like exposure. In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Jackie and Christi talk about midlife transitions, empty nest emotions, performance-driven identity, and the deep question beneath it all: Do I believe God delights in me apart from my usefulness? With wisdom, hum...

What if the girl you were wasn’t a mistake? In this episode, Christi and Jackie sit down in breezy Florida (curly hair and all) to talk about seasons, pivot points, maturity, trauma, counseling, and the beautiful permission to grow again. Together, they explore: Why women tend to measure life in “seasons” How to celebrate who you were without camping there What it means to grow “from scratch” How...

Valentine’s Day is everywhere — roses, chocolates, candlelit dinners, and price tags that make you wince. But beneath all the Hallmark sparkle, there’s a deeper question tugging at the heart: Is money a way to express love … or has it quietly replaced it? In this episode of The Deep Water Show , Jackie and Christi sit down — construction noise, coffee mugs, and all — to talk honestly about love, m...

What if your word for the year wasn’t another goal to achieve, but a gentle rudder to guide you? In this episode of The Deep Water Show , Jackie and Christi settle in (one by a fireplace, one in “Florida cold”) and talk about the spiritual practice of choosing a word — or posture — for the year ahead. Together, they explore threshold moments , holy pauses, and what it means to live from abiding ra...

Welcome to the Deep Water Podcast’s new home, new look, and a brand-new year. With a fresh recording platform and a refreshed visual space, Jackie McCown and Christi Eaton step into 2026 the same way they always do — with honesty, grace, and a deep breath of mercy. And in this opening episode of the year, they gently ask: What if “New Year, New You” isn’t an invitation to fix yourself … but an inv...

It’s snowing in Cincinnati. There’s a Christmas tree mug involved. And somewhere between Amazon returns, pine needles on the floor, and one more school pickup line, a holy question sneaks in: Is ordinary life beneath God’s notice … or exactly where He loves to meet us? In this episode of The Deep Water Show, Jackie and Christi linger in the beauty and tension of ordinary days ... the small, unseen...

If your body is tired, your emotions are thin, and your soul feels like it’s blinking low power mode—this conversation is for you. In this week’s episode of The Deep Water Show, Jackie and Christi sit honestly in the exhaustion many of us feel as Christmas approaches. Finals, travel, illness, to-do lists, expectations ... and the quiet shame that whispers, “Shouldn’t I be handling this better?” To...

Hey friend. This one’s for the soul that’s been running on empty. Jackie and Christi sit down — both dressed in red, both wrapped in autumn — to talk about the sacred stillness of nature and what it reveals about the heart of God. From the blaze of Midwest maples to the hush of the night sky at sea, they explore how creation itself teaches us order, gratitude, and peace. They unpack what it means...

Have you ever quietly slipped out of a gathering, not because you were bored or rude, but because you were certain no one would notice you were gone? In this episode of Deep Water, Jackie and Christi talk about what it means to live an “Irish exit” in life — how old wounds, small lies, and quiet doubts about belonging can pull us toward the door before grace ever has a chance to reach us. They unp...

This week on  The Deep Water, I’m joined by my dear friend (and fellow A-team member) Mary—a woman whose story reminds me how God weaves our lives together with threads we could never plan. We talk about divine design, friendship that sanctifies, and the surprising holiness of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. There’s laughter (and yes, a few snorts), a bit of 1 Corinthians 12, and a w...

Mac’s back — and we’re diving deep (again). We talk about how his pilot training taught him to trust the instruments even when the sky turned to fog, and how that translates to faith when life doesn’t go according to plan. There are dogs barking, mugs clinking, and a lot of laughter — but mostly, there’s grace. Because even when our best-laid plans unravel, God’s still holding the map

This week, it’s me and the Mac — yes, the one who quotes Churchill and thinks duct tape can fix anything. We’re diving into the deep water (floaties and all) to talk about what it really means to live marriage as a sacrament. Not just in the big, church-sanctioned sense, but in the everyday — the dinners, the laundry, the laughter over wings and a beer. We talk about distraction and stillness, the...

Hey friend! Ever had an idea that just won’t leave you alone? Maybe it feels like a passion, a calling, even something holy—until you pause and wonder, what if it’s not from God at all? In this episode, Jackie and Christi unpack what Jackie calls the “Three Question Thought Check”: Does it align with Scripture? Does it bear the fruit of the Spirit? Does it glorify God—or just me? From marathons to...

Hey friend! In this episode of Deep Water, Jackie and Christi dive into an unexpected but powerful conversation about supplements—both for our bodies and for our souls. From fish oil to faith, green juice to grace, they reflect on how daily habits nourish us physically and spiritually. Along the way, they explore what Scripture calls our “daily bread,” the courage to admit doubt, and why hope may...

Hey friend—whether it’s Gig ’em, Hotty Toddy, Go Owls, hoot hoot, or Love and Honor, we all know the power of a team chant. But what about the chants of our faith? In this episode, Jackie and Christi trade college fight songs for the bold declarations of Scripture—like Deborah’s victory cry, Paul’s reminder that “If God is for us, who can be against us?”, and the timeless Shema. Together, they exp...

It’s just me today, flying solo with a cup of coffee and a few honest thoughts. On a dog walk under the brutal summer sun (my curly hair can vouch for the humidity), I stumbled into one of those sweet, storybook canopies of shade. For a moment, it felt like relief itself—and then, just as quickly, I was back in the heat. Isn’t that life? Some seasons scorch, some refresh. Scripture reminds us that...

Hey friend—ever notice how our coffee cups, our ball caps, even our dogs can start whole conversations about what really matters? In this episode, Jackie and Christi sip their way into a deeper look at the tug-of-war between performance and presence. From summer storms in Florida to the story of Mary and Martha, they uncover the subtle ways we keep trying to prove ourselves—and the freedom that co...

Sometimes reconciliation feels like building a seven-mile bridge—messy, exhausting, and not at all glamorous. But it’s worth it. In this episode, we talk about navigating everyday disagreements in healthy relationships, how the fruits of the Spirit can guide us, and why Jesus’ breakfast on the beach with Peter changes everything about how we approach brokenness.

From first-day drop-offs to empty nests, every parent faces the bittersweet moments of letting go. This week, Jackie and Christi talk about sending kids into the next season—whether it’s kindergarten, college, marriage, or beyond—and the mix of joy, longing, and faith that comes with it. With stories of backpacks and breakfast lines, college goodbyes and grandbaby daycare tears, they reflect on wh...

Hey, friend. Pull up a chair. This one’s personal. Today, we’re talking about false humility. You know, that sneaky kind of pride that whispers, “Not me. I could never.” But what if the bigger fear isn’t that you’re not enough ... but that you are? What if God is actually saying yes to that big, bold ask, and you're the one brushing Him off? In this solo episode, I get honest about the tensio...