The Punch Bowl Diaries

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode, the girls sit down with Marlo Veillon to catch up with her since she last visited the Punch Bowl a year ago. Safe to say that her life looks totally different than it did then as the Lord has taken her on an amazing heart transformation journey. This episode is sure to build your faith and fill you with hope! If you loved this episode, please share i...

Send us a message! Click here! April's Verse of the Day: Psalm 18:30-36 "HE makes my feet like the feet of a deer."  He provides a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.  This tells me so much! He knows I need balance, strength, agility because I’m facing a lot of things trying to get me off course, out of balance. He doesn’t want me to slip, fall, snap or twist...

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode, Leigh is back to share all the great lessons tucked inside of Exodus 14:21-22 as the Israelites are faced with an impossible situation of crossing the Red Sea without any earthly options available. Y'all, it's a good one! Miracles happen when we step out in obedience.   Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast  Watch on YouTube:...

Send us a message! Click here! Oh this episode, we catch up with a favorite past guest, Caitlin Hebert. She shares the journey her family is walking as they downsize their home and their life to make room for the new season God is leading them into. What started as a quiet nudge from the Lord became an invitation to trust Him more deeply, release what was comfortable, and step forward in obedience...

Send us a message! Click here! I (Leigh) should be doing my mile long to-do list but lets get into a VOTD of Psalm 37:5 "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him and he will act." This is such a comforting verse reminding us to shift our eyes to him and off our circumstances. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend.  Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Podcast ...

Send us a message! Click here! We are launching a new "shorty" series where April and I will be recording real-time as we're reading our bibles and something jumps out to us. Today we're talking about Job 23:10 and Job 23:13-14 as Job is processing his suffering season. Check it out and share it with a friend if this speaks to your heart.  Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDi...

Send us a message! Click here! This episode is extra special. 💛 We’re sharing one of our favorite worship songs, “More Than Able” by Elevation Worship , and opening up about the seasons where we’ve had to stand on God’s promises — even when the waiting felt long, uncertain, and stretching. Waiting seasons can feel quiet, heavy and lonely. But they are never wasted. In this episode, we talk about...

Send us a message! Click here! Kelley Miglicco shares her beautiful testimony of profound loss, God-led restoration, and the perseverance it takes to keep trusting when the road feels impossibly heavy. Kelley also shares how her boutique, CHIC in Baton Rouge, is deeply intertwined with her healing journey and how she now uses that business as part of her ministry. Her story is a powerful reminder...

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode of The Punch Bowl Diaries season 4 opener, we're sharing some big news, bigger blessings and all the fun things we've been up to since we last recorded.  Also, SURPRISE, you can now watch your favorite podcast, The Punch Bowl Diaries on YouTube. If you’re looking for a Christian podcast for women , encouragement for your faith walk, real-lif...

Send us a message! Click here! When God leaves His fingerprints, you can’t help but pause and look closer. The ladies wrapped up Season 3 by sharing what He’s been speaking to their hearts lately—and wow, has He been moving. They also spilled some exciting updates ahead of Season 4 when they return in January. Until then, their prayer is that  Season 3 continues to encourage you to stay expectant....

Send us a message! Click here! This week, the ladies interviewed Lydia Matthews of Esther Clothing Brand, as she shared the incredible story of how the Lord called her to open her business. It's an inspiring story of faith and full of loving prompts from the Father throughout the journey.  https://esther-clothing.com/ Social: esther_clothingbrand Follow us on Instagram at @PunchBowlDiaries_Po...

Send us a message! Click here! This week, the ladies interviewed author Erica Gwynn about her brand-new book, That’s Just Not True . In this powerful and honest conversation, Erica shares how she uncovered the subtle lies women often believe about their worth, their calling, and their faith—and how God’s truth offers the freedom we’ve been searching for all along. The ladies dive deep into what it...

Send us a message! Click here! This week, the ladies interviewed Carrie LeBlanc, who opened up about her 30-year battle with alcohol addiction and the incredible story of how the Lord restored her life—beginning with her health. Carrie shares the raw, real moments that led her to rock bottom and the grace-filled journey that brought her back to freedom. Her story is one of redemption, healing, and...

Send us a message! Click here! This week, the ladies are wrapping up their powerful book club series on If You Will Ask by Oswald Chambers. It’s been an incredible journey unpacking the wisdom within these pages and sharing the many ways the Lord has spoken to their hearts along the way. Tune in for the final discussion—you won’t want to miss the insights, laughter, and moments of revelation that...

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode, the ladies are talking about living the days of the prayers they once prayed. They also reflect on how to draw prayer circles around things you're still waiting to see come to pass by taking hope from prayers that have already been answered. It's a great episode sure to build your faith and bring a smile to you face!  Follow us on Instagram...

Send us a message! Click here! This week, the ladies recorded live at The Vine christian bookstore in Baton Rouge, LA, for a powerful conversation with author and photographer Meshali Mitchell. They unpack her phrase, “pain demands to be felt”   from her book, Restored, and explore how allowing yourself to feel is the first step toward true healing and restoration. Meshali shares her personal jour...

Send us a message! Click here! This week, the ladies are talking about taking what you see on the internet with a grain of salt. It’s so easy to get caught up in the highlight reels, but the truth is—you never really know what someone may be walking through behind the scenes. They share heartfelt reflections on choosing grace, keeping perspective, and staying grounded in truth rather than comparis...

Send us a message! Click here! This week the ladies continue their book club series with the second installment of If You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer by Oswald Chambers. They lean into the challenging question of what to do when God seems silent. Through Chambers’ wisdom and their own reflections, the ladies explore how silence is not absence, but often an invitation to trust, wai...

Send us a message! Click here! This week the ladies launch their brand-new book club series with If You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer by Oswald Chambers. They dive into the opening question, “What’s the good of prayer?” and explore what Chambers reveals about prayer as more than just asking for what we need—it’s the way God transforms hearts, shapes faith, and draws His people close...

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode, we chat with Justin and Ally Vagle of @TheVagleFamily about marriage, faith, and creativity. After 10 years as ministers, Justin and Ally now create hilarious, relatable videos that capture the ups and downs of everyday married life. We dive into how they nurture their marriage while building a creative brand together, what inspires their content, an...

Send us a message! Click here! When Lauren Oggs Gee turned 50, she scheduled a routine colonoscopy—expecting nothing more than a check on her health. What followed was a shocking diagnosis: colon cancer. But what could have broken her instead became the catalyst for a bold new chapter of purpose. In this powerful episode, Lauren shares how her unexpected cancer journey led her to document her stor...

Send us a message! Click here! In this powerful episode, the ladies sit down with Caitlin Daniel to hear how God met her in the midst of deep grief and heartbreak. Through the pain of child loss, Caitlin shares how the Lord not only sustained her—but fortified her faith in ways she never imagined. Her story is one of resilience, surrender, and the surprising blessings that came when she least expe...

Send us a message! Click here! In this uplifting episode, the ladies take a unique journey through the alphabet—one letter at a time—highlighting the powerful, comforting, and awe-inspiring attributes of God. From A to Z, each name and characteristic reveals more of who He is and how deeply He loves us. Whether you’re looking to grow in your understanding of God or simply need a fresh reminder of...

Send us a message! Click here! In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel Awtrey shares a powerful testimony of God’s divine intervention in a pivotal season of her family’s life—when her husband went through a major career shift. She opens up about the quiet yet steady provision of God through seasons of uncertainty, hardship, and change. We also talk about what it means to love God and trust His wil...

Send us a message! Click here! In this episode, the ladies dive into the first miracle of Jesus' public ministry—turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. They unpack how Mary’s simple instruction, “Do whatever He tells you,” became the doorway to a miracle. Through this moment, we see how obedience—especially when it doesn’t make sense—can lead to divine breakthrough. Whether you’re wa...