Praises in the Pod

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.

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!

This week, we sit down with Rachel Baxter to hear her powerful story. She walked through infertility, the shock of finding out she was pregnant with triplets, and later battled postpartum depression. It’s a raw and real conversation about a topic that isn’t talked about enough.

Last week, we heard Paigh Chastain share her powerful story of walking through a marriage that was unequally yoked while her husband battled deep addiction. This week, her husband joins us to share his side of the journey. For over 20 years he wandered in the wilderness, empty and far from God. But when Paigh reached the end of the road, he answered God’s call. Today, he is a pastor, the CEO of the Rescue Mission, and the spiritual leader Paigh had long prayed for.

This week, we hear from Paigh Chastain as she shares her powerful story of faith and perseverance. Married young, Paigh built her life as a steady pillar for her family, but addiction would creep in and bring devastation. Her husband battled addiction for more than 20 years, leaving Paigh to walk a long and painful road before breakthrough and restoration finally came. Her testimony is one of endurance, hope, and the redeeming power of God.

This week we’re diving into a topic that may seem harmless but can become a real stumbling block: smut and TV shows. We’re unpacking how subtle it can be and why it matters. Since Abby and I aren’t big readers, we brought in our friend Kim to help us tackle this conversation.

Raised in the spotlight as a pastor’s kid, Gwyn Andrews was well known and athletic, but everything changed when she stepped into college life. She suddenly found herself facing something she never imagined: an unexpected pregnancy and even the thought of abortion. In this episode, Gwyn shares how God placed people in her path who gave her the courage to go home, open up to her parents, and walk through one of the hardest seasons of her life. She takes us inside her journey of choosing adoption, the peace she felt in that decision, and how God has been faithful through it all.

I can’t believe it’s already been a year. This has truly been the most incredible year of my life, all because I chose to say yes and be obedient. In this episode we talk about what it looks like to step out and start a ministry, the weight that comes with it, and the faithfulness of God through it all. I’m even more excited to celebrate this milestone with my mom by my side again!

This week, Alexis and Abby dive into the waiting season. They talk about how God’s timing is always perfect, yet how heavy it can feel when we face uncertainties, struggles, and delays in what we deeply desire. Waiting isn’t easy, but we pray for everyone walking through these seasons of hurt and hope.Plus, Abby has a big announcement you don’t want to miss!

This week, we sit down with Jena Cook as she shares a powerful and hope filled chapter of her family’s story. After welcoming their fifth child, they received the unexpected news that he had Down syndrome. In the midst of questions and unknowns, Jena opens up about how their faith was stretched, how God showed up in every moment, and how He is using their story in incredible ways.

This week, we're talking about the power of obedience. A few weeks ago, Alexis had the chance to attend Passion Camp with high school students, and it was a life-changing experience. In this episode, she shares what God revealed to her during the week, how obedience opened doors for breakthrough, and why saying “yes” to Him always leads to more.

This week, we sit down with the amazing Mrs. April Dawn and hear her powerful story. After over 30 years in an abusive marriage, she found her way back to her high school sweetheart. Together, they now lead a ministry and help others understand the power of personalities in relationships and everyday life. Her husband is the founder of Personality Insights, and in this episode, April breaks down the different personality types and how they work together.

This week on Praises in the Pod, we’re kicking off a brand new series called Let’s Go There. Abby and Alexis dive into some of the harder, more controversial conversations Christians face today.In this first episode, we’re talking about drinking, what the Bible says, personal conviction, and why this topic matters. Our hope is that you hear our hearts. This isn’t about judgment, it’s about having honest conversations that point us back to Jesus.It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s rooted in truth. Let’s go there together.

This week, we sit down with Mary Ann Kauffman as she shares her story of walking through the unthinkable. After losing her husband, she was faced with a choice , run from God or cling to Him. Her strength, honesty, and faith will move you.Even in heartbreak, God is still good.

This week, Alexis opens up about personal moments in her walk with God and how His presence creates a hunger for more of Him. She shares how true obedience goes beyond just attending church. It's about building discipline, creating a routine, and actively seeking Him daily. Tune in and be encouraged to press in and watch how God begins to move in your life

Kim Butler is back, and this time, her sister Stephanie Gladney is joining her! While Kim and Stephanie grew up in the same household, their lives took very different paths. Stephanie found herself caught in a web of lies, living a double life that left her feeling lost. Kim, more recently, has had a powerful revelation about her relationship with Stephanie, and now they share a deeper bond than ever before. Together, they lean on each other, pushing one another closer to Christ.

This week, we sit back down with Dexter to have an honest conversation about Father’s Day and what it means to each of us. Our experiences with our fathers, childhoods, and family dynamics are all different, but one thing remains true. Godly leadership in the home matters.This episode is a powerful reminder of the influence fathers have and the importance of seeking strong spiritual leadership for your family.

In this episode, Kim Butler shares her journey of growing up in church and learning all the right things — but still facing real-life battles that tested her faith in every way. From personal trials to spiritual turning points, Kim opens up about how God used even the hardest moments to draw her closer to Him.Her story is one of resilience, surrender, and God's unwavering faithfulness.Whether you’ve been in church your whole life or are trying to find your way back, this episode will encourage you right where you are.

Are you letting your flesh win and control your decisions, or have you fully surrendered your life to please God? This week, we’re talking about the visible, powerful changes that have happened in Alexis' husband since he laid it all down and gave God complete control.When the Holy Spirit lives in us, it shouldn’t keep us comfortable. It should move us to serve, to love others boldly, and to live unashamed for Christ. Don’t just settle for the small things. Go all in. When you sell out for God, He can do more than you could ever ask or imagine.And if you're still in the middle, still wrestling, still trying to figure it out... keep going. God sees you. He's working even when you can't see it.