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Aliah Keith- wifey to Brandon, preggy mama to their first baby boy, tells her testimony of how God reached down and chose her to live this wonderful Truth. This one is for the teenagers who are struggling. She talks growing up with different parent's weekend worlds, struggles as a teenager trying to fit in, promises to God, her search for that peace to fill that void only God can fill, loneliness, oppression, coming to church completely on her own, and the blessings of God that chased her down. It's a beautiful reminder of how much God loves us and is attuned to even our smallest prayers.

Jamie Herndon is wifey to Matt, mother to three, and business coach/host of the Unashamedly You Podcast. Today we talk Disney, bad recipes, and alllll things behind podcasting. Why/how we started, what specific equipment we use, how we plan/or don/t, advice on how and where to start, how to promote it, the hardest parts of it, etc.

Jamie also shares her personal testimony of her dad's restoration and the power of stepping out when God tells you that will have you crying, laughing, and slapping the altar in faith the next service.

Links to listen to Unashamedly You Podcast are

www.unashamedlyyou.com

which is a motivational podcast that spotlights Apostolic women's lives/ministries and encourages each listener to go after what they are called to be in God's kingdom.

Jerrica Pruitt is a mom, wife, and doing THE MOST out here: full-time working mom, new first-time mom to 1 year old, and a blended mama to two more. Per usual, we talk real-life subjects such as blended families, estranged immediate family, toxic family, family boundaries, new mamas real advice, traumatic births, crazy hormones, post partum, mental health, happiness in marriage and motherhood, and MORE. She's one of those people who immediately make you feel comfortable being yourself, and so this episode was GOOOD.

Stay tuned for merch, a girls trip deets, and who knows what else the horizon brings: just don't miss an episode- you never know what is coming- I barely do lol

Katy Graham or once known as Katy Tilley, sits down with us this week and shares the REAL of her testimony as a bitter backslider who left Pentecost and went down a heartbreaking road that statistically should've never ever led back. But God! She talks domestic abuse, bodybuilding, finding validation, devastating alcoholism, women ushers, her current marriage, but most of all-the powerful, life-changing staying power of a daily walk of prayer. Y'all know it's only real conversations around here, and we were here for it-we know you will be too.

If you want to know more about her all-women modest gym membership, contact her here. 870-275-8990.

Carla Scafidel- Nutrition health coach, owner of Fit For the Kingdom sits down with us this week and tells us how her own experience with debilitating sickness opened her eyes to the true power of what you put in your body on a daily basis. She shares how God began to awaken a burden in her to help women take back their health, and to be around for a very long time with QUALITY of life. We talk nutrition, food, artificial dyes, adhd, behavioral issues, health journeys, candida overgrowth from overuse of antibiotics, reading ingredient labels, and MORE. Specific, real-life, doable changes are recommended and real life grocery items are named. Carla is offering a sit-down (via phone, zoom, or in person) $25 custom nutrition meeting where she will customize you grocery lists, snack ideas, dinner recipes, to get you started on a better track to a healthier life (price good until Dec 31, 2024)

Reach Carla at carla.fit4k@gmail.com

4k coming up in the spring, stay tuned at her instagram @fit_4_k

52 day fast : Episode 59 with Bishop Joel Holmes | Don’t miss this past weeks episode with Jamie and Bishop Holmes as they discuss his message and vision of the 52 Day Fast. Bishop Holmes is an... | By Unashamedly You | Facebook

Born and raised in central Arkansas at FPCNLR, Lyndi Mullinax DNP, FNP-C, APRN sits down and talks all the things with us today- major life transitions, women's whole health, women's menstrual phases, the current election, RFK MAHA movement, etc. After graduating FPC's Calvary Academy, she went into nursing and continued to excel at every level. She is the type of gal who sets a goal, and makes it happen. After years of hard work, determination and excellence, she had arrived. She had THE JOB- her dream position of an OBGYN nurse practitioner focusing in high-risk obstetrics and routine gynecology. But God had other plans.

It was in this position that God began to make her uncomfortable in what had become her comfort zone. She talks becoming aware of certain situations in our American healthcare system that just didn't ring true. It was from this that God began to give her a burden to do her part to PREVENT what she can in the decline of women's health today. We talk real-life scenarios regarding women's menstrual cycles, hormone imbalances, PCOS, birth control, and even the current election and RFK's MAHA movement. A real conversation is had regarding taboo subjects that shouldn't be taboo and she spills the beans on how she is now starting Her Whole Health, PLLC,- a women's holistic-minded healthcare clinic, covering females from puberty to menopause. "Our integrated approach considers the mind-body connection, providing preventative healthcare, nutrition counseling, laboratory testing, hormone balancing, and more to promote optimal wellness." Don't miss this very authentic conversation about REAL issues women all over are facing, with real-life recommendations.

Contact Lyndi: info@herwholehealth.com

herwholehealth.com

Tucker Carlson interview with Casey Means MD author of Good Energy- https://youtu.be/mUH4Co2wE-I?si=1y59MHuQVGPOkE3s

Book Recommendation: Good Energy by Dr. Casey and Calley Means

Katy Baugh- you may know her name as the vocalist on the song "This Place" by The First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock, but you may also remember her as the mother of baby Avonlea Wren Baugh. Avonlea's story was shared far and wide as she fought for her life through what seemed like impossible circumstances. But God. Katy retells her harrowing experience as a mother in detail, through all the emotional roller coaster of the happenings that led to what we now know is absolutely a notable miracle. She encourages others with an explanation for trials like nothing else I've ever heard.

I was going to make this a part 1 and part 2, but I just couldn't do y'all like that again. If y'all left hanging coming up on these holidays, you know why:p

Stay tuned for....possible monthly panel discussing each episode and story, questions from listeners, and...MERCH.

Thank you!!!!!! We hit 43,000 streams on Spotify this week, and it wouldn't be without YOU. If this podcast is a blessing to you, please share, to a co-worker, a mom, a wife, a friend.

This week on the podcast, Jana Ward joins us to speak on the tough topic of grief. Having lost her own precious mother at the young age of 12 years old, she speaks to the effect that it had on her, the good and the bad. Through motherhood and every transition, she so authentically puts a voice to the tragic experience that is loss of a loved one.

Brittany Kennedy is wife to Aaron Kennedy, mom to three, and an absolute miracle. In today's episode, she opens up on the taboo subject of gender dysphoria, and homosexuality. She so strongly comes to this platform to share her testimony and talk about the experiences from birth that led to this lifestyle, and the miraculous story how God led her from darkness into His marvelous light. A very real conversation is had regarding the effects of sexual abuse and how God has called the church to LOVE people, especially those who are so openly against Him. This episode is how God changed her life completely, and you don't want to miss it.

Also, she looked back and this exact date of recording (September 18) was her 13 year Holy Ghost anniversary. God is truly amazing.

Last week, Stacy Walters shared how God had started moving on her and her husband Zach to start searching after Him. In Washington, in the middle of a Covid torn time, they began to feel unnerved as parents seeing all the chaos going around them. They felt the need to GET OUT. They bought a 12 ft cargo trailer, sold everything they owned (except the couches) and set out on a journey with their three young children to find their "walnut grove" or "home". This is that story. The ups, the downs, the sand storms, the biting flies, the God-moments, ALL of it-straight to HOME.

Stay tuned for their book on this incredible journey.

Follow @theletsberealpodcast_ over on Instagram for specific pictures relating to this amazing journey.

In today's episode, Stacy Walters (mom of 4, first-generation Pentecost as of 2022, married to Zachary for 20 years) shares her amazing testimony that gives the phrase "out of the miry clay" a whole new perspective. She shares from childhood and on how God kept her amidst circumstances that should've been disastrous. From the raging liberal state of Washington, smack-dab in the middle of Covid, Stacy and her husband knew they had to get OUT. They didn't know how, they didn't know where, but God had been slowly laying the groundwork for them to know they had to leave. They had felt to start reading a Bible Zachary had been given a long time before. And ever so slightly, God started removing the blinders from their eyes. They started out selling everything they owned and leaving their home in a car and a 12 ft cargo trailer on an epic search for what they thought was a safe new place for their family. But it ended up an actual search for Truth. You'll be on the edge of your seat, thinking how is this a real story?!?! God's amazing grace and healing love shines through every word shared. Stay tuned next week for part 2.

Triggering themes in today's episode contain:

alcohol addiction

traumatic miscarriage

family childhood trauma

Nathalie Brown is a mom to 5 littles 6 and under, homeschools, and wife to Rev Jarron Brown, originally from Rialto, CA. In today's episode, she shares her heart and her testimony of how God drew her to Truth, and helped her not only fall in love with Him but truly learn to trust Him throughout her life. She also shares her burden of making sure to stay vigilant as moms in today's scary world, and how you can never be too safe. Today's episode definitely got real, with stories told on both sides of real mom life terrifying experiences. Get ready to laugh, cry, and then laugh again, because we hit all the emotions today.

I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private https://a.co/d/fHJBQf4 

Samantha Talley is wife to Wesley, and after four long years of infertility and praying for her miracle, mama to Ember who is currently 5 months old. This episode was a labor of love as on the day of recording, Ember had found her voice and we had to split the recording up into two days to finish it lol but we got it, and oh what a blessing it is. Samantha talks through her trial of first almost dying as an 18 month old diagnosed with AML leukemia, to being told she would never be able to conceive, to waiting on her miracle. She talks faith, consecrations, fasts, depression, despair, and finally, joy.

Heather Maggard a wife, a mom to two, and a doer of all the talented things. You may have recognized her previous swimdress sewing name, Southern Twisted Swimwear for handsewn swim dresses she sold.

In today's episode, Heather opens up on her experience as a wife who attends church on her own. She shares remembering the struggle it was to bring them to church as babies, the realizations God gave her through messages, and the STRENGTH she has gained throughout this journey to stay in this fight no matter what.

If you know of someone who may gain strength from this episode, please share it with them.

Stephania Cruz is a full-time working mom of four who knows what it is to have to start all the way over from NOTHING. Originally from Haiti, God chased her down with this truth, through what seemed to be the worst things that could happen in her life, became the path that brought her to know Truth. Even after coming to God fully, unforeseen heartache to no fault of her own struck and what the devil meant for evil...became her testimony. Through that heartache, she is now able to testify that living for God will ALWAYS be worth it. Themes in this episode are: abandonment, divorce, desire for God, questioning God, grit, single mom, and more.

For pictures that go along with Stephania's testimony, follow @theletsberealpodcast_ on Instagram.

Andrea Moss continues her amazing testimony of how God continues to keep His hand on her life even after heartbreak of abuse, divorce, and being a single mom. Her story unfolds beautifully and reminds us how God continues to work NOTABLE miracles. Themes mentioned in today's episode include:

single mom

love after divorce

52 day fasts

cancer

FAITH

Andrea Moss, better known as "Andy", is a mom of a huge blended family with a testimony that will leave you with a bittersweet taste in your mouth but will also have your levels of faith bursting. This week's episode is not one for kids to be around when listening. Themes mentioned are abandonment, abuse, anxiety, open communication with your kids and more. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Ashley Rivas is a mom of 2, ministry wifey, and all things organization guru. She wouldn't call herself that, but everyone knows it's true-she has a gift. With school starting back, it's the perfect time to hear some organization and REAL routine life hacks that we can all brush up on to make our busy lives as moms, wives, ministry overseers, etc etc just a little bit easier! Happy start back-to-school, and may we all not only survive, but THRIVE in this new school year! I'm mostly preaching to myself here:)

Part 2 of Maisa's story is here and in all its barely edited glory- I couldn't leave anything out, it was all too good! This is her testimony on how God drew her from thousands of miles away in Brazil to teensy little central Arkansas. A real conversation is had about immigrants and the struggles from the other side that we don't always see as Americans. Church hurt is also mentioned. The hand of God in her life is so evident throughout the twists and turns of her life to now, where she and her husband are living a blessed life! And wait for it, there's a huge surprise at the end! Love all y'all-until next week:)

Originally born in Brazil, Maisa Harrison shares with us her beautiful journey of finding God. Through twists and turns of atheism, different religions, heartbreak, and even demonic spirits, her story is packed full of examples of how far God will go to save His one lost sheep. He loves us so very much, and this testimony will leave you knowing this and so much more.

Rachael Justice- mom to two, married to Dustin (DJ), opens up about her personal testimony and journey to God. It wasn't an easy path, and even after getting in church, it wasn't always a bed of roses. She speaks on different trials, being a rebellious teenager, experiencing jail as a juvenile, trials regarding motherhood, a difficult first baby, and being the default caregiver for her bedridden mother who almost died of Covid. Throughout all of it, her theme was "determination". She was determined to overcome, and she did.

You can see pictures and more details over at https://www.instagram.com/theletsberealpodcast_/

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Season 2 is here. Misty Howard is a mom of 4, a faithful choir member, director, and is heavily involved in FPCNLR's music on a weekly basis. When we sat down today, I had no idea that she wanted to open up and share about something that she has been carrying completely on her own. The Bible says to bear one anothers burdens. It also talks about encouraging one another. Today is just that. THERE IS PURPOSE in your faithfulness. Keep going. You're not alone.

If you liked this episode, please leave a 5 star review or send it to someone that you think would be encouraged from hearing it!

Between shotgun weddings and court proceedings, Rachel Motes Wheeler, mom to 5, holds nothing back from her personal testimony, and it's one for the books. It will make you cry from laughing, and then cry some more. The combo of her hilarious personality and rare candor brings this conversation to another level of real. You will be encouraged from the top of your head, alllll the way to them feet, and may they be used of God.

Themes in this podcast:

promises made to God

rebellious spirit

hollywood

shame/regret

prayer life

faith and miracles

52 day fasts

angel experience

new tongue

"And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God." Acts 10:45-46

Julie is a wife to Dewayne, and a mom to four grown children who now have their own families in church. Today, she shares her journey as a single mom and things she learned along the way. A few themes from today are: memories growing up,encouraging youth, depression and anxiety, praying through to the HG, priorities, getting into a closet of prayer, not casually missing church services, our purpose is to worship God, outreach through our families, to not be easily offended, never side with your child against authority, spanking/discipline, thinking in solitude before you make a decision.

Quotes from today's episode:

"If your kids can’t talk to you, who can they talk to?" 

“You did the best with who you were at that time.”

“You can’t go to heaven feeling like that.” 

“It’s not perfect, but it’s about as close to perfect as it’s going to get.”“God fix ME” 

More themes were:  

Tones of voices 

Just bc it’s to be expected, doesn’t mean it’s accepted 

Never using the phrase “when you’re 18” 

Never using the phrase “this is MY house,” it’s OUR house

Motherhood with a child with cancer

Dating/friendships as a single mom

Messages mentioned:

Lead me to the Rock- Bishop JN Holmes

What level do you want to play? -Bishop Booker

Consider Calvary- Pastor Nathan Holmes

But God- Pastor Nathan Holmes

"Yet the Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life." Psalm 42: 8

Ashley Evans | This week, Apostolic mama Ashley sits with us and encourages, dare I say, MINISTERS as she delves into her personal testimony. Themes she touches on include large family tips and hack, overstimulation, excuses, addiction, and personal miracles. You will be blessed and walk away encouraged as a mom, a wife, and as a saint of God. “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬ "Happy is the man that hath his quiver FULL of them; They shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." -Psalm 127:5 "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; So are children of the youth. -Psalm 127:4

Amanda Roberds | This week, Amanda gives her personal testimony on how early on as a child, she saw God work a miracle in her family. This miracle planted a seed of faith in her mind as a young kid that pulled her through the difficult years of being a teenager. Themes discussed are family member addiction, childhood family struggles, praying for lost family members, finding the spouse God has for you, unmet expectations and worries in early motherhood, digging out a prayer life, and specific miracles.

Anna Weaver, mom to 5, doer of many things, sits down with us this week and talks all things parenting. She starts out telling her testimony-the unedited version- and moves into themes such as first baby experiences, PPDA, struggles, mental health, and routines that help.

Follow Anna in her adventures of flipping houses, parenting tips, and more, over on Instagram @busyweavers

This week, Regina Matlock sits down with Jessica and talks on how keeping the main thing the main thing is what she contributes her 35 years of marriage with four grown children in Truth to...she touches on raising teenagers, empty nesting, and more.

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Co-parenting.

Divorce is never the fairy-tale, but a happy-ever-after can still exist. In this episode, Wendy Fraley delves into it. If the focus is to minimize the scar of divorce on the child, HOW do you go about it? Is there a fail-proof way?

Robyn Duty- mom to 4 now adult boys, sits down and talks all the parenting things and even some not-so-parenting things with Jessica. Buckle up because this almost two-hour episode is full of just who Robyn is: positivity, joy, and most of all-realness. She speaks about raising four boys, specific things she would have changed, things she wouldn't have, and even real-life trials she currently is facing.

Mentioned:

Books

Total Woman, Total Joy, Mom You're Incredible

Message preached by Cornelius Williams-Take Up Thy Bed

https://www.youtube.com/live/1p9nA_KBvxs?si=QoAFL3Un55kTFSaN

Podcast episode about secure attachment: https://youtu.be/GrSuMeck9hI?si=OLu5P0IHLAnObs0t

Raising Teens? In this part 2 with Michelle Hall, she shares her experience and actionable tips that she found worked to successfully raise three teen girls. Not only to love Truth but to also become decent moral contributors to society-every mother's prayer. Real actionable advice is given, and from a mother who worked full-time doing it!

"For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line, here a little, and there a little." Isaiah 28:10

Michelle Hall- wife, mother, friend to alll us mamas about to listen to this seasoned parenting advice ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS yall. Buckle up buttercup because she is dropping what seems like insider knowledge that is not only her own experience of raising three children who are still walking in Truth, but is BIBLE BACKED on every level. She covers it all from raising teens to sp@nking (GASP) It's an episode that you'll want to listen to again and again as we go through this journey of motherhood.

Stay tuned for part 2 next week where she delves into even more actionable parenting tips.

Meet April Okken. She's a mom of 4, she's been married to her best friend for 19 years now, and today she and Jessica talk generational trauma. April shares her testimony of coming into Truth. How do you mother the correct way when all you saw growing up was the wrong way? How do you break the cycle with your own kids before it's too late? Listen in as the conversation goes to therapy session decibels with both sides being very transparent in areas they want to better themselves. 52 Days by Bishop Joel Holmes https://www.wpfbookstore.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=3940 "In this book, you will read stories that can only be attributed to the miracle-working power of God and the willingness of people to make a fifty-two-day sacrifice. Many of the testimonies will share how, on the fifty-second day, the Lord intervened, provided, or answered. I know that you will be blessed by the testimonies found within the pages of this book."

warning label: Today's episode does include the topic of sexual abuse-there are no details of any kind, but if you have younger listeners around, please be mindful of this.

Ashley Kematick is a mom of two, and 26 years old. When Jessica approached her about coming on the podcast, Jessica assumed she would speak on the struggle of being a child who grew up with both family in and out of church, her experience in coming to Truth, and how it shaped her into becoming the mom she wanted to be and currently is to two sweet babies. Little did Jessica know that Ashley, after hearing Mara's episode (#1), had felt compelled to share her trauma of being sexually abused as a 9-year-old girl, in hopes of helping someone feel seen or related to in this matter. It's been 17 years of no one but her husband knowing this occurred. Here is her truth, and the beauty from ashes testimony that God has intricately woven in her life.

If someone you know has gone through this or a similar situation, please share this episode with them.

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Tabitha Kyzer is wife to Jesse, mom to four - including Eli, who is diagnosed severely autistic. Our conversation today hits all the feels: heartache, hope, love, disappointment, even outrage. After battling infertility for 10 years, Tabitha starts down what she thought would finally be normal motherhood. But around 18 months old +, Eli began to show developmental abnormalities that drew cause for concern. They were soon faced with a terrifying diagnosis that sent her down a path of personal research that would change their lives. This conversation is her full experience; what she found, what feelings she felt, what changes she made, and what results she has seen. It's eye-opening, challenges modern-day norms, and will cause you to at least pause and re-think what you think you know to be right. This is a very controversial conversation, but it's one personal experience that every single mom needs to at least be heard out.

Episode Notes:

"The Vaccine Friendly Plan" - Dr. Paul Thomas MD

Dr. Sherry Tenpenney podcast

"The Moth and the Iron Lung"

"Dissolving Illusions"

Brianna Flynn comes and chats all the things with Jessica, from her love for art and all things thrifted, to cray Memphis happenings, and finally both of their "primal questions." This episode is thankfully a lucy-goosy just fun one with two friends sitting down chatting about fun things and why they are the way they are...Jess would like everyone to know, that no, she is indeed not trying to make everyone cry every single episode here lol.

If you haven't heard about your Primal Question just yet, give this podcast episode a listen. Take the assessment here.

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Closing the Gap with Amber Silva Amber is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who works with kids of all ages up to 21. In this episode, she tells the struggles she experienced herself growing up with developmental delays and sensory issues, and how God orchestrated her story and career from the beginning. She talks about how she got into her field, the struggle she had as a working mom with babies, the denial of becoming a SAHM, and the balance between both of those in now miraculously owning her own business, while also helping Calvary Academy's own students in her career industry. Misconceptions and myths regarding "struggle learners" are clarified and explained. Her story comes full circle and you will be inspired to hear her transparency and triumph through all of it. To reach Amber regarding local screenings, email her at Silverliningtherapyservice@gmail.com Follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/silver.lining.therapy

This episode is somewhat a harder listen, as Hannah delves into her previous struggles with infertility, seeming inability to carry to term, and the untalked-about experiences of miscarriages.

Heads up, a part of this episode had to be re-recorded to add new points hence the different sounding audios connected. With each and every interview, I'm learning new things to make each episode better. Please bear with me, as I get through this learning curve:-)

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In this episode, Jessica has her sister Hannah Riley on as a special guest. They talk NYC trip, the blessings of unanswered prayers, and their previous commitment issues. Sit back, relax, and listen in.

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Jessica speaks to the random chaos the previous week brought- tornadoes, snowstorms, WW3 apocalyptic musings, big collabs, opinions on college, and of course the long-awaited part 2 of Mara's story.

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In this very first episode, Jessica shares the why behind her starting the podcast Let's Be Real. You will also get to meet the first special guest, MARA TOWNLEY. Mom to two, and current college and career youth group leader; hear her heartwrenching story of how God brought her into Truth, what made her stay, and how she has used her experience to her benefit in her journey of motherhood. Stay tuned for part 2 of Mara's story. HINT: things get lighter, and she tells alllll.

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Thank you to Kurt Kanhai for creation of music. www.theconvoKC.com

Hunter Brown , first and last male on the podcast, husband to Jessica, and dad to three, opens up and pours his heart out about all things parenthood, husbandry, and putting up with Jessica. This episode is a more laid back, chill, no crying(near miss), and just FUN episode- BALANCE y'all. You don't want to miss it, because it's basically one big debate with only very few edits lol. We talk kids, ups and downs, credit cards, hopes and dreams, credit cards, fights, vacation, business, and you guessed it, credit cards. By the end of this episode Hunter didn't want it to end, I think he likes podcasting lol Let's be real.

Kaitlynn Shelton wife to Brent, momma to 1yo Emry, talks brokenness. What started out from heartbreak as a child in and out of foster care, became addiction and her search to fill that void only God can fill. Her testimony of how God rebuilds every single thing that was broken will encourage you and help you pray even harder for your lost loved ones.

If you haven't yet left your 5 star review for this podcast, please please please go to the main page, scroll down, click the 5th star, and tell us what you love about this podcast! It means the world to us, and it helps spread this podcast even further. Happy New Year, and I pray each and every single listener blessings over your life for this new year. -Jess

Jazmin Caceres is a wife to Irving, mom to two, and has a life-changing testimony. She so humbly tells us her incredible journey with God from the depths of despair of a prison cell, to life on the streets, to chance after chance of redemption to finally- a life-changing encounter that changed it all. Her testimony convicted me to do more, to try harder, to be better, to have mercy. Her testimony will also leave you in awe of God's mercy and grace and His all-encompassing ability to make ALL things new.

If you would like to know more about the 52 day fast, please listen here: https://lnns.co/uXVKdwm8FsY

Mallory Reedy- is a wife to Allen, and a mom to 3, alllllmost 4 as of this December. Today, our conversation and her testimony takes us all over per usual- and these topics are mentioned: toxic relationships, narcissists, memorial prayers, sexual trauma, condemnation, loss and grief. Mallory has a gentle but mighty authenticity to her that will reel you in and keep you laughing one minute and then relating so much the next.

If you are local to FPCNLR and would be open to sharing your testimony, please email me at jessicasavoy0827@gmail.com.

Lasi Warren, wife to Nate, mom to 3, delves into growing up at FPCNLR with a very openly blended family. She opens up on very real topics of anger, resentment, family hurt, suicidal thoughts, and most important of all, forgiveness. A conversation is had about how important it is to heal as a parent. It's one we all need to hear, and the way this episode ends....don't miss it.

Message- Cody Marks "Through and Over" Sept 29, 2024

Hannah Motes wife to Pastor Jeremy Motes from Magnolia, Arkansas, and mama to three older teenagers, is originally from FPCNLR. She felt it was time to open up on her own personal testimony and trauma growing up, as she had a few things to say that may encourage others who have experienced the same hurts. She talks breakover points, forgiving man and God, and a message that absolutely changed her life.

Rev David Shatwell- The Tragedy of a Wounded Spirit

https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=x8aanTprn

Stay tuned for her part 2 next week on specifics of how this experience taught her to raise her own children safely.

Sarah Sealy formerly known as Sarah Adams, is married to Andrew Sealy (15 years) and is mom to three. Originally from FPCNLR, she talks meeting her husband, moving to Southaven, and motherhood, starting with her heritage. Subjects mentioned are gratitude journaling, how her mom and dad met and the Adams family began, the land business and how she got into it, being a giver, risk taking, prioritizing REST as a mom, balance as a work mama, trials, the battle we fight in our minds as women, fear, anxiety, PPD, insecurities, and taking every thought captive.

Things mentioned:

Message by Cody Marks- Real Feelings, False Information

BAM Conference- Business as Mission in Southaven, MS

April 24-25 www.go2bam.org

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This was the live recording of our moms group that meets on Thursdays where we had three mamas on a panel and asked questions on each of their family dynamics growing up, and what stood out to them from the way their parents raised them.

Destiny Minton- formerly known as Matlock, Destiny is married to David, and mom to four babies, Asher, Michael, Layla, and Jonas. Her parents are Regina (previously heard on podcast as well) and Phillip Matlock.

Brianne Graham- formerly known as Brianne Brown, Hunter's sister, my sil, married to Rustin, mama to two (almost three) babies, Emery and Kate, her parents are Teresa and George Brown.

Amanda Roberds- formerly known as Weaver, married to Aaron, mama to Penelope, her parents are Lynette and David Weaver.

Questions were as follows:

What were some of the things that stood out to you that your parents did that you now do with your own children?

What is the funniest childhood memory you have? (Some weren't allowed to be recorded...lol)

What are some non-negotiables in your parenting that are a direct result of your parents and why?

How was discipline handled in your house and do you remember a specific time you felt like the way your parents handled a situation made an impact on you?

Have there been any specific times in your parenting that you have reflected on the way that your parents did something that has shaped how you handled situations with your own children?

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Last week Hannah Motes opened up on her childhood and experiences growing up that led to her sharing her testimony of forgiveness. This week is the continuation of that transparent conversation where she talks how those experiences shaped her parenting- what she did, why, specific things she did that she contributes to any success, teenagers with phones, current social media apps that are dangerous you wouldn't know about, random phone checks, gut feelings, and even a mind-blowing near-tragic story that happened to her own child that shows you just how you can never be too careful.

Collin Karchner Save the Kids Foundation

Pastor Jordan Copeland- Entangled By What Entertains Me

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-pentecostal-church-of-buford/id1586013120?i=1000623877171