Explore every episode of the podcast Praises in the Pod

How do you build a Bible reading habit that actually lasts? Alexis sits down with Eva Kubasiak, who grew up in a pastor's home and gave her life to Christ at nine, but spent years wrestling with depression after she decided she would not follow God unless she could feel Him. Eva shares how she realized she had made her feelings an idol, what changed when she finally read the whole Bible for the first time, and how reading through it in 90 days turned into a consistent habit she now does multiple times a year. They talk about the difference between reading and studying the Bible, what to do when you fall behind on your reading plan, and why God's first questions to Adam and Eve, "Where are you?" and "Who told you that?", are an invitation back instead of condemnation. Alexis also opens up about giving up social media after her husband told her she never listened, and they get honest about how phones compete with time in God's Word. This conversation is a reminder that Bible reading is about meeting with God, not checking a box.

Alexis and Abby are back in the studio for a real conversation about prayer, what it actually looks like, and why it is so easy to let it become an afterthought instead of the foundation of your walk with God. They talk through what it means to have a secret place, a specific spot where you go to be fully honest and surrendered before God, and why kneeling in prayer can be a posture worth trying even if it feels uncomfortable at first. They get into confession, journaling, praying out loud with strangers, and what it looks like to shift from praying only for yourself to praying for your family, your community, and the people around you. Rooted in Matthew 6:6, this episode is a reminder that the secret place is where real intimacy with God is built, long before it ever shows up in public.

Alexis catches up with an old friend Peyton Horton for a conversation about the winding road that brought her back to Jesus. Peyton opens up about a near fatal car accident in college, becoming a single mom in Atlanta, and the moment she felt God clearly tell her to move back to Warner Robins in the middle of an engagement that was not built the way it should have been. She talks honestly about the pruning process that followed, learning to read scripture for herself instead of just hearing about God secondhand, and the season where she finally started shedding things she used to hold onto. Peyton also shares a wild, Spirit led moment of praying for a total stranger at the gym, and what it taught her about being available to God in the smallest moments. This episode is a reminder that you never know who is watching your story, and that hope is always still on the table no matter how messy the middle looks.

What does God actually call you? This episode is Alexis's message from Born Two Praise, the live event celebrating two years of Praises in the Pod. She shares a teaching on identity in Christ and how easily we accept the names the enemy gives us over the names God has already spoken. Alexis walks through her own story of being called fat, hard to deal with, and unqualified, and how a conversation with her mentor Eva led her to actually sit down and ask God what He calls her instead. She breaks down what Scripture says about who you are in Christ, why knowing God has to come before knowing your identity, and how your specific, God given identity can anchor you through any season. Recorded live in front of the women who gathered to celebrate this milestone with PITP.

Alexis sits down with Catherine, a salon owner whose life has taken more unexpected turns than most. Catherine opens up about childhood sexual abuse, running from a painful past into an early marriage that ended in divorce, and a wild season that took her from nursing school to cosmetology to becoming the first female firefighter in her county. She shares how she met her husband, the fear she carried into that relationship, and how the two of them ended up healing together instead of one waiting on the other. Catherine gets honest about celebrate recovery, working through the 12 steps multiple times, and learning how to parent her daughter Lacey without passing down her own trauma. This conversation is raw, hopeful, and full of reminders that God can use every unexpected turn in your story, even the ones that do not make sense until later.

Alexis sits down with Cherrie Burdeshaw, founder of The Potter's House and author of Lord, Change Him or Kill Him, for a deep dive into fasting as a spiritual discipline. Cherrie breaks down what actually happens in your body day by day during a fast, from glycogen depletion to ketosis, and explains why Jesus fasted and why we should too. They talk through the different types of fasts, how long you can safely fast, and the long list of physical and spiritual benefits that come with it. This episode is a practical, no fluff guide for anyone who has wanted to try fasting but did not know where to start, paired with real testimony of what fasting has done in both of their lives. If you have ever said I could never go a day without food, this conversation might change your mind.

Diana wrote in her journal on April 8th, 2003 that God had given her another child and it would not come from her belly. Nine years later, her plane ticket to Uganda to bring home her daughter Esther was dated April 8th, 2012. In this episode Diana and her daughter Laney sit down to share the full story of a faith legacy passed down through generations, a hair loss journey that became a ministry, a business God grew from a ten by ten shop to three states, and a nonprofit called Warrior Wigs that gives free wigs to women and children with cancer and alopecia. This one is for every woman who has been holding onto a promise and wondering if God forgot. He did not forget. He was just writing a better story.

There are seasons where you do not want to open your Bible, you do not want to pray, and the fire that used to burn so bright is barely embers. Alexis and Abby are talking about it because somebody needs to. In this episode they get honest about what it looks like to stay committed to God when your feelings are not following, why your emotions cannot be the foundation of your faith, and the difference between feeling distant from God and actually being distant. They also talk about what God produced in them through the hardest seasons of their lives and why the crushing is never wasted. If you are in a dry season right now and wondering if something is wrong with you, this one is for you.

It's the two year anniversary of Praises in the Pod, and Alexis is celebrating the only way she knows how, bringing her mom back on the mic for real talk about walking closely with God. They dig into why the joy of the Lord is your strength, how comparison can be a sneaky form of lust, and the difference between the enemy attacking you and just plain old flesh. Alexis opens up about taking every thought captive, learning from her mentor Eva, and why she is finally understanding what delayed obedience really costs. This one is honest, a little messy, and full of the kind of conversation you would want with your own mom about growing in Christ. Grab your coffee and celebrate two years of chasing Jesus with us.

Lindsay Balliew grew up watching her father battle alcohol, protecting her siblings, and painting the picture of a happy family at church on Sundays while everything at home fell apart. She made great grades, became a nurse, moved to Savannah, and found herself 22, single, and pregnant by someone she had already walked away from. She walked into a clinic planning to have an abortion. A stranger prayed over her. And everything changed. In this episode Lindsay shares her full testimony including childhood trauma, a miscarriage, and what it looked like to finally stop running and surrender everything to God. You are never too far gone. This one will remind you of that.

Chaley grew up with a sister who had a rare muscle disease and a family that showed her what it looks like to open your home and love people well. Chris grew up a preacher's kid who heard the gospel so many times he almost became numb to it until he wasn't anymore. Together they built a business, stepped out in faith, faced a seizure, a type one diabetes diagnosis, a stroke, financial hits, and a brick and mortar they had no idea how they were going to afford. In this episode they get honest about what entrepreneurship and obedience actually look like when God is the one calling the shots, why success can be one of the most dangerous things for a believer, and what it means to keep believing he will not let you fail even when everything around you says otherwise. This one is for every person who is building something and wondering if God is still in it.

Chloe knew she was going to adopt since elementary school. Jacob just wanted to date her and figured he would sign up for whatever she wanted. One year and a half into their marriage, at 22 years old, they went from zero children to three in a single phone call they were not expecting. In this episode Chloe and Jacob share the full story of how God orchestrated their foster care and adoption journey, including the biological family they chose to love, the trauma they had no idea they were walking into, the finalized adoption and the biological baby that came two months later, and what it actually means to say yes to something when you have no idea what you are signing up for. If you have ever felt called to foster care or adoption and talked yourself out of it, this one is for you.

One hundred episodes and Alexis, Abby, Mallory and Kim chose the one topic most women click away from: biblical submission as a wife. They asked their husbands to score them, and nobody scored above 72. In this episode they get honest about what submission actually means in scripture versus what culture has made it out to be, what it looks like when your husband is not yet walking with the Lord, how treating marriage as transactional keeps you from the freedom God designed for it, and why submission is a command and not a personality trait. This is one of those conversations that is going to convict you, challenge you, and change the way you see your marriage. Happy 100 episodes to every woman who has been here since the beginning.

If you heard Kasey’s episode last week, you already know her story. This week she brought Matt in to share his. At 18 years old Matt prayed for empathy and two weeks later hit a man with his car who did not survive. What followed was a full year of depression he hid from almost everyone, a transfer, and a divine appointment that led him straight to Kasey. In this episode they share how two people going through separate rock bottoms ended up finding each other and building a life, a marriage, and a baseball program centered on character and faith. If you missed kasey’s episode, go back and start there first.

Kasey Hopkins has been saved for 30 years, has been at the same church her whole life, and will be the first to tell you she still has junk to deal with. In this episode she gets honest about tying her worth to achievement from a young age, losing herself completely in a relationship at 16, spiraling into depression and anorexia after it ended, and spending decades justifying people pleasing, anxiety, and control as personality traits instead of calling them what they actually are: sin. She shares what happened when she finally started therapy at 40, how God is literally rewiring her brain through scripture, and why your story matters even if you never hit rock bottom. This one is for every woman who has ever said I don't really have a testimony.

Logan and Micah are back and this time they are holding nothing back. Micah grew up as a pastor's kid and grandson, gave his life to Christ at six, and has wrestled with lukewarm Christianity and the weight of a reputation he had to live up to his entire life. Logan came to faith later, partied through her early years, and had to learn what it meant to actually follow Jesus. In this episode they talk about what dating looked like with two totally different backgrounds, the breakup nobody saw coming, an emergency C-section, a NICU baby, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage, and what happened to their marriage when they had nothing left to give each other. This one is raw, real, and for every couple that has felt like they were losing each other in the middle of a hard season.

Alexis and Abby are back and this one goes deep. From washing bottle parts at 5am with a grateful heart to wrestling with spiritual pride, they get honest about what it actually looks like to stay rooted in God during the heavy seasons of life. They talk about the difference between getting sober and getting delivered, why an empty house is more dangerous than a messy one, what it means to walk by the Spirit and not feed your flesh, and why so many Christians are full of information about Jesus but have never actually been transformed by him. If you are in a hard season right now and wondering if God is still working, this one is for you.

Anna Grizzle was adopted from Guatemala as a baby, grew up in the church, and thought she knew God until life started falling apart. In this episode she shares her full testimony including a traumatic firework accident on the 4th of July that shattered her eye socket, a pregnancy she was not ready for, and the rock bottom that finally drove her all the way into her faith. She talks about finding real community, changing her path, and how God orchestrated every detail including her husband from a prayer warrior, a Facebook DM, and a church she almost did not walk into. If you have ever felt like your story is too much to share, this one is for you.

Amy Gaylor spent decades in addiction, in and out of rehabs, and walking through two broken marriages before she finally encountered God at the Potter's House. In this episode, she shares her full testimony of recovery, sobriety, blended family heartbreak, and how God rebuilt her life completely. She is now a certified addiction counselor, counseling women and teaching at a men's rehab every Friday. If you think you are too far gone, this one is for you.

Rachel Fowler grew up in a home where emotions were not welcome, ran to relationships, parties, and alcohol trying to fill that void, and knew who Jesus was without ever truly following him. In this episode she shares her full testimony including breaking generational cycles, surviving one of the hardest seasons of her marriage, and how God never left even when she could not feel him. Plus she gets real about growing a TikTok platform, using content creation as ministry, and why consistency is everything. If you grew up in church but never had a real relationship with God, or you are walking through a valley right now, this one will meet you where you are.

In this episode, Alexis and Abby get raw and real about one of the most requested topics yet, marriage restoration. From unequally yoked seasons and two years of fighting for a husband who didn't know Christ, to divorce, darkness and starting over, they hold nothing back. Abby shares what it actually looked like to stay in a broken marriage while running hard after God, including the bathroom floor prayers, the moments she almost filed for divorce, and the one song that gave her peace when nothing made sense. Alexis opens up about how her first marriage never had a chance without Christ at the center, and how God was quietly building something better all along through her 12 step journey, her prayers for a husband she hadn't even met yet, and the sanctification season that came with new love.

They also talk about what the Bible actually says about staying in a marriage with an unbelieving spouse, how the tongue can either tear down or restore, the "grandma and grandpa bench seat" analogy that perfectly describes how couples drift apart, and why you will keep failing the same test until you finally pass it.

Alexis is turning 31 and giving a full life update on burnout, doing too much, and finally learning to say no. She gets honest about chasing success over purpose, falling into a transactional relationship with God, battling legalism without even realizing it, and what God revealed through it all. Plus, the Praises in the Pod live event sold out in four days and Born to Praise is coming. If you have ever felt spiritually exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you are running on empty trying to do it all for God, this episode is for you.

** Egypt not Israel.. oops. real, raw, and relatable right?"

Alexis sits down with Drew and Jessie Graham as they share their powerful testimony of redemption, healing, and the life-changing power of Jesus.

Drew opens up about living a destructive life chasing drugs, money, and status before an almost fatal incident changed everything. Jessie shares about walking through depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles before finding healing and freedom in Christ.

Their story is a reminder that no one is too far gone, no situation is too dark, and Jesus still restores, delivers, and changes lives.

Robin Payne shares her story of battling depression, anxiety, medication addiction, bipolar disorder, and the toll it took on her marriage, motherhood, and everyday life. From hiding her struggles behind closed doors to reaching a place where she could not even pray for herself, this episode is a real reminder that healing is possible and that asking for help is not weakness.

We also talk about breaking the stigma around mental health in the church, what it looks like to seek both spiritual and practical help, the power of accountability, restoration in marriage, and how God can redeem even the hardest seasons.

Madyson Bradshaw shares her story of walking through infertility, the heartbreak of unanswered prayers, and what it looked like to keep trusting God in the middle of the waiting. From doctor appointments and difficult diagnoses to surrender, healing, and ultimately the miracle of Hudson, this episode is a powerful reminder that God is still working even when we cannot see it. If you are in a season of waiting, grief, or wondering if God hears your prayers, this conversation will encourage your heart.

This week, Alexis and Abby sit down for a real and honest conversation about what it actually looked like when they first started walking with Jesus. From where to begin reading the Bible, to devotionals, worship music, marriage, love languages, habits, and the practical things that helped strengthen their faith, this episode feels like sitting across the table with friends.

Alexis also opens up about Greg reaching one year sober and the hope God can bring into situations that once felt impossible. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in your walk with Christ, unsure where to start, or stuck believing things could never change, this episode is for you.

This week on Praises in the Pod, Alexis sits down with Anisa Driggers. Anisa shares her story of growing up through family brokenness, abandonment and heartbreak while still being drawn to Jesus from a young age. She opens up about young marriage, divorce, deep wounds from her past and the struggles that nearly destroyed her future. Through counseling, community, surrender and the grace of God, Anisa experienced true healing and watched the Lord restore what once felt impossible.

Last week we heard from Lindsay Walker, and this week her husband Joey joins her as they share their story of faith, intentional dating, and building a marriage centered on Jesus. From one invite that changed everything to practical wisdom on boundaries, communication, and keeping Christ first, this episode is full of truth, laughter, and encouragement.

What happens when you grow up knowing all the right things about God… but don’t actually know Him?

In this episode, Lindsay Walker shares how a life that looked “perfect” on the outside was actually rooted in performance, people pleasing, and pressure. From surrendering her life to Jesus at just 10 years old, to walking through seasons of uncertainty, career changes, marriage, motherhood, and stepping into ministry, her story is a reminder that following God isn’t about checking boxes… it’s about relationship.

We talk about what it looks like to stop striving, trust God when things don’t make sense, and say yes even when the path feels unclear.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, overwhelmed by expectations, or questioned if you’re really walking with God… this one will meet you right where you are.

Rosa Bryant shares a powerful testimony of survival, redemption, and the undeniable hand of God on her life.

Born in one of the poorest regions of Peru, Rosa’s story begins in the middle of violence, fear, and brokenness. From nearly losing her life as a baby to growing up in a home marked by addiction and instability, her story could have gone in a completely different direction.

But God.

From a life-changing moment through a simple gift box to watching her father’s transformation and her family restored, Rosa’s story is a reminder that God sees, God pursues, and God redeems.

In this episode, Alexis and Abby are talking about what it really looks like to walk with God in everyday life. Not just what we say, but how we actually live it out when things get hard, confusing, and heavy.

We open up about real seasons, trusting God when it doesn’t make sense, and learning how to keep going even when you feel unseen. This is a reminder that following Jesus isn’t a one time decision, it’s something you choose daily.

If you’re in a season where you’re tired, questioning, or just trying to hold on, this one is for you. You’re not alone, and God is still working.

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Ali Parsons to talk about growing up in church, drifting, and what it really looks like to surrender your life to Jesus. From chasing identity and success to being broken wide open in a lonely season, Ali shares how God refined her, healed her, and called her into purpose.

This week, Alexis sits down with Felicia Richardson for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, loss, and the goodness of God. After the sudden loss of her son, Felicia shares what grief really looked like for her and how her relationship with God carried her through every season.

A real reminder that even in the middle of pain and unanswered questions, God is still present and still good.

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Kari Jackson to talk about faith, infertility, and the journey into foster care and adoption. Kari shares how God met her in seasons of waiting and heartbreak and taught her that faith is not a formula. Her story is a powerful reminder that even when life looks different than we planned, God is still writing a redemptive story.

A conversation on what happens after you say yes to God. Alexis and Abby talk through real life trials, daily surrender, and how sanctification is not instant but a process. From hard seasons and unmet expectations to small everyday choices, this episode is about laying your will down and letting God refine you into who He’s calling you to be.

A powerful and honest testimony from Amber Malquist. In this episode, she shares her journey through shame, loss, abortion, marriage struggles, anxiety, and a recent breast cancer diagnosis, and how God has met her in every season. From hearing the Lord speak forgiveness in a dorm room to walking through one of her greatest fears with unexpected peace, Amber’s story is a reminder that no one is too far gone and nothing is wasted.

This week Alexis sits down for a solo episode to share a big announcement and an honest look at what happens when you move ahead of God and have to pivot. This is a vulnerable and humbling conversation about obedience, course correcting, and trusting God in the middle of it.

If you have ever made a decision too quickly, felt the weight of it, and wondered if God could still use the situation, this episode is for you. Mistakes do not disqualify you. God is faithful to redirect, redeem, and use every part of the story for His glory.

This week we sit down with Shawnee Bowen to hear her powerful testimony of brokenness, survival, and God’s steady hand through every season. From trauma and loss to marriage struggles and rebuilding her faith, Shawnee shares how the Lord met her in the lowest places and began restoring her heart.

This week, we had the honor of our first ever remote recording with Brittany Poppe.

At 17, Brittany found herself pregnant and chose abortion. She carried the weight of that decision in silence, hiding it from her mother and carrying a burden she was never meant to carry alone. In that broken place, she surrendered it to Jesus and found true healing.

Today, Brittany is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus and experience healing after abortion. This episode is honest, heavy, and full of redemption.

This week, Abby and Alexis sit down and take a deeper look at the hurts, habits, and hang ups we all carry. We say that phrase a lot, but in this episode we finally slow down and really unpack what it means, where those struggles come from, and how God meets us right in the middle of them. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for healing, this one is for you.

This week we sit down with Debbie Jones. From a young age, she felt drawn to darkness and as she got older, she fully embraced it. But when she finally reached her breaking point, Debbie realized the thoughts she was battling and the life she was living were the result of following Satan’s lies.

Everything changed when she went to The Potter’s House. There, she encountered Jesus, surrendered her life to Him, and found true freedom. Today, Debbie is walking in the light and sharing what God has delivered her from.

This week we sit down with Amber Daniel. She has endured so much pain and trauma over her lifetime, but through it all she met Jesus Christ and found real hope. Amber shares her testimony with honesty and strength, and reminds us that no matter what you’ve walked through, Jesus can heal, restore, and make you new.

Brandie opens up about raising a son born with life-altering disabilities, walking through marriage struggles as her husband was battling addiction, and facing seasons that felt impossible to survive. But through every hardship, God showed up, carried her, and proved He is still a healer, a restorer, and a way-maker.

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Jessica Cox. She and her husband steward The Grove Church in Warner Robins, GA, and she also leads The Well, a monthly women’s gathering and more.

What you see today is beautiful, but it did not come easy. There were many stages, many steps, and moments where the vision felt unlikely. This episode is an honest look at obedience, trust, and what happens when God moves even when the path does not make sense.

But God.

This week, Abby and Alexis talk about the new year and what stepping into it really looks like. They share some of the struggles they have faced recently, how they are navigating hard seasons, and how God is meeting them in the middle of it all. Honest conversations, real faith, and a reminder that renewal does not always look perfect.

Ivy sits down with us to share her story of walking through open doors, closed doors, and everything in between. Her journey has not been easy, but through every season God has provided exactly what she needed at the right time. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of reminder that even when the path feels unclear, God is still faithful every step of the way.

This week we sit down with Aly Behrman. She grew up in church, knew the Lord, and even served in ministry, but as an adult she experienced a fresh spiritual awakening. Her story reminds us that even when we think we know God well, there is always more to discover and deeper places to grow with Him. It is honest, encouraging, and a powerful picture of what happens when God draws us closer.

This week we sit back down with Brandon and Jes Carlson almost a year after their first episode. Brandon is now facing a second diagnosis of the same cancer he once beat. He believes God can heal him, and he also knows exactly where he is going if God chooses to heal him in a different way. Jes stepped away from her career to care for him and their family, and together they are choosing faith over fear.

Their trust in God remains steady even if God doesn’t move the way they hope. This conversation will challenge your perspective, strengthen your faith, and remind you that God is still good in every outcome.

This week, Abby and Alexis sit down to talk about what it really looks like to love people right where they are. Let God shine through you and lead with grace, patience, and kindness. Love people well and use words only when you need to.

They also share real moments from their own lives and how choosing love over frustration has shifted relationships, conversations, and even their walk with the Lord. It’s simple but powerful.

This week we get to hear from Stephanie Reeves and her powerful testimony. She opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriages, a marriage that hit rock bottom, and the restoration only God could bring. Her story is raw, honest, and full of hope. God really can take the hardest seasons and turn them into something beautiful.