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Welcome to Praises in the Pod, a real, raw, and relatable podcast for Christian girlies. Each week we share testimonies of God’s goodness and faithfulness. We talk honestly about the hurts, habits, and hang ups we have overcome through surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ. Our biggest prayer is that this podcast encourages you and pushes you to grow in your spiritual walk.
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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.
This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Tonya Bethune, she was one of our worship leaders at Southside. Tonya’s story is a beautiful reminder of God’s faithfulness through every season. Raised in church, she fell in love young and has spent her life walking out her faith, showing the love of Christ to everyone she meets. Her heart for worship and people shines in all she does.
Chelsea Brown grew up with an absent father and a mother battling addiction. She had to mature fast, stepping into a motherly role for her younger brother. But God wasn’t finished. Her mom found freedom, and today Chelsea helps lead worship, using her story as a reminder that God can turn pain into purpose.
This week Alexis and Abby were sitting down to give an update on life, not knowing where it would take us, but ended up diving into strongholds and idols. God has revealed a lot to us through our recent study. We hope and pray this leads you closer to the Lord.
This week, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are welcoming a very special guest. Rachel Ferraris will be joining us to share her testimony of overcoming breast cancer and the incredible ways God has moved in her life.
This week we sit down with Erialis Hollingshed as she shares her family’s journey after recently learning that her 2-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with cancer. While facing so many unknowns, Erialis speaks with faith and courage, choosing to place her hope in Jesus and trust that He has a greater plan for their family.If you would like to support them during this season, you can donate through their GoFundMe at the link below.http://tinyurl.com/HelpEmiliaThis episode was temporarily banned because of our intro, so we had to remove it in order to post. Sorry for the delay. We are making progress to ensure this does not happen again.
This week, we sit down with Charmille Hare as she opens up about her journey through divorce, how she placed her marriage and husband on a pedestal, and how God began using her gifts long before she truly knew Him. Charmille also shares powerful encouragement for single women who are eager for a relationship, reminding them to let God prepare their hearts first.
This week, Alexis and Abby sit down to answer some of the questions you sent in! If we didn’t get to yours, feel free to email or message us. We’d love to do this again and keep the conversation going. We just picked a few that really stood out to us!
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