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Episode 63 | Abandoned, but Not Forgotten Nov 12, 2025

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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.

Episode 62 | Idols & Strongholds Nov 05, 2025

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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.

Episode 61 | Blessed to be a Breast Cancer Survivor Oct 29, 2025

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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.

Episode 60 | Faith in the Midst of Childhood Cancer Oct 25, 2025

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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.

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Episode 59 | Serving God Without Expecting Reward Oct 15, 2025

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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.

Episode 58 | TBH: Your Questions Oct 08, 2025

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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!

Episode 57 | Triplets and the Truth About Postpartum Oct 01, 2025

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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.

Episode 56 | Radically Changed by Jesus Sep 24, 2025

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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.

Episode 55 | Exceedingly Abundantly Above All Sep 17, 2025

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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.

Episode 54 | Lets Go There: Smut & TV Shows Sep 10, 2025

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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.

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