Las Locas Chronicles
by Las Locas Chronicles
Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose. After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way. Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón. So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it!
Episodes
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Episode 94: Enough Strength For Today
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re carrying today’s responsibilities and tomorrow’s worries—all at once? This week, the Locas are talking about finding strength for today when life feels overwhelming. Lamentations 3:22–23 reminds us that even in seasons of sorrow, God’s compassion never fails...
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Episode 93: The Difference Between Loyalty and Enabling
Send us Fan Mail Girl, are you being loyal… or are you enabling? Sometimes, in our desire to love people, support them, and stand by them, we end up making excuses for their behavior, protecting them from consequences, and carrying responsibilities that were never ours to carry. In this episode…
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Episode 92: Leading While Bleeding
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Las Locas Chronicles! We’re getting real about something many leaders experience but don’t always talk about: leading while dealing with personal pain. Because sometimes, the hurt we carry starts showing up in how we lead. We become more defensive, struggle with...
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Episode 91: Leading Difficult People Without Losing Your Character
Send us Fan Mail How do you lead difficult people without losing your character? Leadership sounds great until someone tests your patience, pushes your boundaries, or challenges your attitude! In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Pastors Jessica and Alexa get real about navigating difficult...
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Episode 90: Before You Lead Them, Lead YOU!
Send us Fan Mail Before you can lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself! In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Pastors Alexa and Jessica dive into the life of Joseph and uncover six powerful lessons about self-leadership, emotional maturity, integrity, and faithfulness. Joseph went...
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Episode 89: Called, Questioned & Still Going
Send us Fan Mail This month on Las Locas Chronicles, we’re dedicating our conversations to the women who are leading, serving, building, creating, and answering God’s call—whether that happens in ministry, the workplace, business, or somewhere in between. And this episode? We’re taking you to...
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Episode 88: What Ifs — When Anxiety Takes Over
Send us Fan Mail What happens when life throws something unexpected at you and suddenly your mind is filled with “What if?” This week was a rough one for Las Locas. Unexpected life events brought real anxiety, fear, and uncertainty—and reminded us how quickly our thoughts can spiral when we don’t...
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Episode 87: Purpose in the Middle
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you’re not where you want to be—but you’re also not where you used to be? In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we’re talking about the messy middle through 1 Samuel 7:12 and Samuel’s Ebenezer stone: “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” Sometimes we get so...
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Episode 86: I'm Not Giving Up...I'm Surrendering!
Send us Fan Mail The Difference Between Giving Up & Surrendering! Have you ever said, “I’m done!” but deep down you weren’t really done? In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Jess and Lex talk about the difference between giving up and surrendering. Giving up says: “I don’t believe this can...
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Episode 85: From Scratch
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the answer isn’t doing more—it’s recognizing just how tired we really are. In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we’re talking about rest and what it means to rebuild from scratch when your body, mind, emotions, and spirit have been running on empty. Inspired by Dr....
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Episode 84: Show Up as the BEST Version of YOU
Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to show up as the best version of yourself—not for approval, comparison, or perfection, but because you recognize the value God has placed in you? In Episode 84, we’re talking about the little things that can help us feel more confident, intentional, and...
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Episode 83: Who Are We Modeling?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we’re talking about the powerful influence women have inside their homes, marriages, churches, and communities. Titus 2:3–5 calls mature women to teach and mentor younger women—not only through their words, but through the way they live....
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Episode 82: Palm Tree Faith
Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to have faith that stays rooted when life gets stormy? In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we’re talking about Palm Tree Faith—the kind of faith that may bend under pressure but refuses to break. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 7:24 that the wise person...
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Episode 81: A New Season of Abiding
Send us Fan Mail Season 5! A new season does not always require us to work harder, move faster, or prove more. Sometimes God invites us to remain close, rest in His presence, and trust Him as our refuge. In this episode, we explore Psalm 91 and what it means to abide under the shadow of the...
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Episode 80: Make Your Child Responsible
Send us Fan Mail What do children truly need to learn before becoming responsible adults? In this episode, we discuss the lessons that go beyond academics—personal responsibility, respect, emotional maturity, financial wisdom, a strong work ethic, healthy communication, and learning how to make...
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Episode 79: Yield Doesn't Mean Stop
Send us Fan Mail When you see a yield sign, it doesn't mean stop—it means slow down, pay attention, and move in step with what's around you. The same is true in our walk with God. In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we talk about what it really means to yield to the Lord. Too often we're...
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Episode 78: GET TO THE POINT! Stop the Hesitation!
Send us Fan Mail How many opportunities have we missed because we hesitated? In this live episode from Yummy Bites, the Locas have an honest conversation about overthinking, waiting for the "perfect" moment, and delaying what God has already called us to do. The truth is, you will never feel...
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Episode 77: Mean Girl Ministry
Send us Fan Mail Church should be a place of healing, encouragement, and spiritual growth—but sometimes the deepest wounds come from people sitting in the pews beside us. In this honest and biblical conversation, we tackle the reality of “Mean Girl Ministry”—when insecurity, comparison, jealousy,...
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Episode 76: Know Your Season
Send us Fan Mail There is wisdom in knowing the season God has you in. Sometimes we want to rush ahead, hold on to what has passed, or compare our season to someone else’s. But every season has purpose. Some seasons are for planting. Some are for pruning. Some are for waiting. Some are for moving...
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Episode 75: The Desire to Look Back
Send us Fan Mail Why is it so tempting to look back? Whether it's an old relationship, a previous season of life, a former church, or "the good old days," we often convince ourselves that going back will bring the peace, comfort, or fulfillment we're missing. But what if we're idolizing the…
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Episode 74: Grief Is Not Serving You In This Season
Send us Fan Mail What if the grief you're carrying is no longer helping you heal? In this episode, we tackle a difficult but necessary question: Has grief become a place you've settled into instead of a season you've walked through? Grief is a natural response to loss, and God never asks us to...
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Episode 73: The Invitation
Send us Fan Mail The Invitation | Hospitality Is More Than Hosting Hospitality is more than clean houses, perfect tables, or fancy dinners. True biblical hospitality is about making room for people the way Christ made room for us. In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Pastors Alexa Pineda and...
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Episode 72: Put A Little Faith Into It
Send us Fan Mail Faith was never meant to stay in our heads. Real faith moves. Real faith shows up. Real faith carries people when they cannot carry themselves. In this episode, we talk about what active faith looks like through two powerful biblical examples: • The four friends who refused to…
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Episode 71: Cancelling Rejection
Send us Fan Mail Rejection has a way of shaping how we see ourselves, others, and even God. In this episode, we confront the lies rejection tries to plant in our hearts and declare freedom, healing, and identity through Jesus Christ. We talk about the pain of being overlooked, abandoned,...
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Episode 70: Be Desperate for God’s Good and Perfect
Send us Fan Mail What are you willing to trade for temporary comfort? In this episode, we talk about the danger of settling for what is immediate instead of trusting God for what is eternal. Through the story of Moses’ mother, we explore the faith and surrender it takes to release what we love…
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Episode 69: Stop Second-Guessing!
Send us Fan Mail How many times have you stood in the doorway of something God was calling you to… and talked yourself out of it? In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we dive into the powerful stories of the Shunammite woman, Hannah, and the symbolism of mother of pearl to talk about faith,...
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Episode 68: Beauty in the Broken Piece | A Renewed Mindset
Send us Fan Mail What if the broken pieces are where God begins renewing your mind? 💛 In this episode, we dive into Romans 12:2 and the power of transformation through God’s truth—not the patterns of this world. We also talk about the importance of godly mentors and spiritual voices in our…
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Episode 67: God's Goals
Send us Fan Mail In a world that pushes you to chase goals, build platforms, and “make it happen,” what does it actually look like to surrender your plans to God? In this episode, we talk about the tension between ambition and obedience—between what you want to accomplish and what God is asking…
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Episode 66: Trusting God When Leadership Let's You Down
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the people you trusted the most let you down? In this episode, we talk about the real tension of trusting God when leadership fails you—whether in church, work, or relationships. Disappointment can shake your faith, distort your view of authority, and make you...
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Episode 65: Don't Give Up!
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when obedience feels slow, repetitive, and unseen? In this episode, we look at the story of Noah—not just building the ark, but tarring it, layer by layer. No applause. No rain yet. Just consistent obedience. And even after the rain came… Noah still had to wait. No...
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Episode 64: When Rejection Rocks Your Confidence
Send us Fan Mail Rejection has a way of hitting deeper than we expect—it doesn’t just close doors, it can shake how we see ourselves. In this episode, the Locas get real about the moments that made them question their worth, their calling, and their confidence. From missed opportunities to…
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Episode 63: When God Prunes You
Send us Fan Mail What does Easter really mean for us as believers? Easter isn’t just a holiday—it’s the foundation of our faith. In this episode, we unpack the true meaning of the Easter season and why the death and resurrection of Jesus changes everything about how we live, think, and hope. So...
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Episode 62: Time to Declutter | Tea Time with Las Locas
Send us Fan Mail What was almost taken away… became a moment to savor. In Episode 62, Jessica and Alexa sit down for a beautiful and intentional experience at the Golden Rose Tea Room in Amarillo, Texas—slowing down, sipping tea, and leaning into what truly matters. This episode is filled with...
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Episode 61: Love Your Neighbor | The Locas Hit the White House
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful Season 4 premiere, the Locas take Washington, D.C. as they step into spaces of advocacy and awareness—learning what it truly means to stand for and serve the Latino and immigrant community with both compassion and conviction. A year ago, Dr. Jessica began to feel…
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Episode 60: When God Says Move (Live Episode)
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful Season 3 finale, Las Locas go live for Episode 60 to talk about one of the hardest yet most transformative moments in a believer’s journey—when God says move. Obedience to God does not always come with clear instructions, comfort, or approval from others.…
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Episode 59 – A Vessel for Honor: Living in the Fear of the Lord
Send us Fan Mail Las Locas are officially in the new Locas Studio, and this episode goes deep into what it truly means to live in the fear of the Lord. Alexa shares a powerful moment of surrender when she promised God she would do whatever He asked. But that raises an important question for all…
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Episode 58: Get on the Ship
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Jessica and Alexa unpack the deeper meaning behind Noah’s Ark and why it’s far more than a children’s story. God gave Noah the blueprint but limited tools—what carried him through was perseverance and trust. The Ark was covered in pitch, a word in Hebrew...
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Episode 57: Content vs. Complacent
Send us Fan Mail In this fun and honest episode, recorded live from Valore Bar & Grill, the Locas dive into a real question many believers wrestle with: Are you content… or just complacent? While celebrating the near completion of the Locas Studio, Jessica and Alexa talk about how God gives...
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Episode 56: Things We Thought Love Was...BUT IT WASN'T!
Send us Fan Mail Many of us grew up with ideas about love shaped by culture, movies, family dynamics, and past relationships. We were taught that love meant butterflies, sacrifice without boundaries, staying no matter what, or tolerating dysfunction in the name of loyalty. But what if much of…
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Episode 55: Red Flags in Relationships
Send us Fan Mail Are you ignoring red flags in your relationships? 🚩 On this episode of Las Locas we explore warning signs in all types of relationships — dating, friendships, family, church, leadership, and more — through the lens of Scripture. One of the biggest red flags in any relationship…
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Episode 54: Mukbang | Embarrassed Then, Thankful Now
Send us Fan Mail In this Mukbang episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Jessica and Alexa are eating smackilicious food at El Rey de Sabor in Irving, TX while laughing their way down memory lane. The question on the table: What’s something you were embarrassed about as a kid that doesn’t bother you at...
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Episode 53: Locas Unfiltered | Answering Your Real Questions
Send us Fan Mail You asked, and we didn’t hold back. In this unfiltered episode, the Locas answer two of the most honest questions we hear all the time: Why should we go to church? and Why is reading the Word so important? We talk about church beyond the building — community, accountability,...
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Episode 52: When God is Silent....SIKE!
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever prayed with everything in you—only to be met with silence? In this episode, we talk honestly about one of the most difficult and confusing seasons of faith: when God feels quiet. When prayers seem unanswered. When direction feels unclear. When heaven feels distant....
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Episode 51: Mary vs. Martha
Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 kicks off with a fun salted caramel Moon Pie taste test before quickly turning into a lively and heartfelt Mary vs. Martha debate. Anchored in Luke 10:38–42, Jessica and Alexa examine how these two sisters reflect different personalities, callings, and spiritual…
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Episode 50: No Puppets Allowed: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 50, Jessica and Alexa have an honest, challenging conversation about identity, boundaries, and breaking free from the fear of people’s opinions. From their completely different personal styles to how they approach planning and purpose, the Locas remind us that every...
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Episode 49: Merry Christmas & Happy One Year!
Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas and happy 1st anniversary to Las Locas Chronicles. In this special holiday episode, we pause to celebrate one full year of conversations, growth, laughter, lessons, and God’s faithfulness. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has walked with us on this...
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Episode 48: Who Am I Now? Life Transitions
Send us Fan Mail Life transitions for women are defining seasons of change that reshape identity, roles, rhythms, and responsibilities. Some transitions are chosen, others unexpected. Some are joyful, others painful—but most mark a clear before and after moment. In this live conversation, we talk...
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Episode 47: When Hope Makes No Sense
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Jessica and Alexa talk about what it truly means to live with a spirit of expectancy. Using the story of Abraham, they explore the kind of hope that refuses to die even when circumstances make no sense. Abraham hoped against all hope, and many times God...
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Episode 46: Mukbang Late Night Wendy’s – See You This Sunday
Send us Fan Mail In this late-night Wendy’s mukbang, the Locas are hungry, a little nostalgic, and ready to talk about something that matters: showing up to church. While we enjoy our “linner,” we take a trip down memory lane. Back when life was simple, five dollars filled your tank, sharing…
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Episode 45: Sweater Weather, Turkey Wings & New Believer Struggles
Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving, Locas! It’s officially sweater weather, Alexa’s favorite holiday season — and yes, Jess wants all the turkey wings! We kick off with holiday vibes, shoutouts (including Cooking with Omi), and excitement for next year’s Cooking with Las Locas meetups. Today’s...
About this show
Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose.
After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way.
Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón.
So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it!
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