My Southern Godmother

Life is still hard — even when you’ve walked with Jesus for a long time.In this episode, Jena and Debbie settle into a real, honest conversation about the season they’re in right now — motherhood messes, busy weeks, Scripture, and the challenge of keeping an eternal perspective when life feels loud and heavy.They talk through Philippians 1, reflecting on Paul’s ability to hold joy and suffering at the same time, what it means to live as citizens of heaven, and how to stay grounded in faith when circumstances don’t feel joyful at all.This episode is part Scripture study, part life catch-up, and part gentle reminder that joy doesn’t mean ignoring reality — it means anchoring yourself in something deeper.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why joy and happiness are not the same thingHow Paul’s imprisonment reframes our perspective on sufferingWhat it looks like to live with heaven in mind while handling everyday lifeA simple, no-pressure way to study Scripture in busy seasonsWhy community and spiritual rhythms matter more than everIf you’ve been feeling stretched, distracted, or spiritually dry, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, open your Bible, and remember where your hope comes from.---🤍 Leave a rating or review 📲 Share it with a friend or family member 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @MySouthernGodmother ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@MySouthernGodmother 📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com with topics you'd love us to cover

Some songs are just… songs.And then there are the ones that mark you forever. In this episode, Jena and Debbie swap stories about the worship songs that literally stopped them in their tracks - pulling over on country roads, kneeling on the den floor with a laundry basket, and meeting God in unexpected places.They share:The Larnelle Harris songs that helped Debbie experience God’s grace in a whole new wayThe Good Friday service where one lyric made her sit in silence for 20 minutes while the Holy Spirit worked on her heartThe simple camp song Jena still sings over her kids every night at bedtimeHow a Phil Wickham song became the soundtrack to Jena’s single years and her walk down the aisleWhy God often meets us in the mundane - like doing laundry, driving to church, or walking the West Side HighwayA gentle encouragement to start looking for God in the small, ordinary moments of your lifeWe’d love to hear from you: 💬 What are the top 1–2 worship songs that have shaped your faith story? Send us a note or DM - we might share some of them in a future episode!---🤍 Leave a rating or review 📲 Share it with a friend or family member 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @MySouthernGodmother ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@MySouthernGodmother 📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com with topics you'd love us to cover

What happens when you tell God “I’ll go anywhere. I’ll do anything” — and mean it?In this episode, Debbie shares one of the most pivotal stories of her life. After a sermon on Romans 12, she and her husband stood up in church and said the boldest prayer a believer can pray: “Here am I, Lord. Send me.” Within days they had their house on the market, preparing to follow God anywhere He wanted to send them.But what happened next was nothing like they expected.This episode explores: ✨ What it really means to surrender your plans to God ✨ Why God’s direction often looks completely different than you imagine ✨ How He brought the mission field straight to their doorstep ✨ What obedience looks like in the everyday… not just overseas ✨ Why saying “Send me” is the most life-changing prayer you can prayThis story will challenge you, encourage you, and inspire you to ask the same question:What if God is calling you somewhere — and it’s closer than you think?QUESTION FOR YOU: Where do you sense God is trying to send you in this season?--🤍 Leave a rating or review 📲 Share it with a friend or family member 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @MySouthernGodmother ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@MySouthernGodmother 📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com with topics you'd love us to cover

If life feels like a lot right now, you’re not alone. Between travel, kids out of rhythm, tech chaos, exhaustion, and trying to hold everything together, Jena and Debbie sit down to process a month that felt like too much — and to read the passage that’s been anchoring Debbie’s heart for weeks: Psalm 103:1–13.In this episode, they talk about:The five small words that change everything: “forget not all His benefits”Why God disciplines but never punishes His childrenWhat Scripture actually means when it says He is “slow to anger, abounding in love”How to let the peace of Christ blow the whistle in your heartWhy “east from west” forgiveness is something you can actually rest inSimple micro-habits that make spiritual life doable in a full seasonAnd of course… stories from NASCAR to the Biltmore to toddler meltdowns to white pants postpartum. 😅If you’ve felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re barely holding it together, this conversation will remind you of who God is, what He’s already done, and why you don’t have to carry all of this alone.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is one benefit of God you don’t want to forget this week?—🤍 Leave a rating or review 📲 Share it with a friend or family member 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @MySouthernGodmother ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@MySouthernGodmother 📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com with topics you'd love us to cover

It has been a journey y'all! But we are finally here. After months of planning, loads of tech issues....we've finally launched the video version of the My Southern Godmother podcast on YouTube.On today's episode we talk through why we're doing video, what to expect for the future - and even go through Debbie's skincare routine. (It will have you in stitches!)If you've ever wondered what Debbie and Jena look like, now's your opportunity. Head on over to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL and hit subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@MySouthernGodmotherWe'll also be actively posting to Instagram now that we have content and we would be SO honored if you would repost our clips! As always, thanks for joining us on this journey. And welcome to another week of My Southern Godmother.—If this episode encouraged you:🤍 Leave a rating or review 📲 Share it with a friend or family member 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @MySouthernGodmother ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@MySouthernGodmother 📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com with topics you'd love us to cover

Have you ever wondered why certain patterns seem to run in your family—fear, anxiety, striving, or even silence around faith? And have you ever hoped, deep down, “Lord, let it stop with me”?In this episode we talk about generational curses and generational blessings—what they are, how they show up, and how, in Christ, you can partner with God to build a new legacy for your family line.Starting in Psalm 103:17–18, they unpack the promise that God’s righteousness extends to our children’s children and talk about what it practically looks like to sow spiritual blessings into the next generation through:Stories of faith – honestly sharing where God has met you in real lifePrayer over children and grandchildren – not just for safety and success, but for hearts that love GodScripture woven into everyday life – from simple reading plans to Scripture set to musicDebbie shares honestly about a generational pattern of fear on her dad’s side of the family and how she has intentionally confronted it—recognizing fear is not from God, praying through it, and sometimes quite literally “waging war” in prayer over her home and family.Jena talks about wanting her kids to inherit more than financial stability—she wants them to inherit a rich spiritual heritage of prayer, blessing, and freedom. Together, they explore how to identify unhealthy patterns, break them in Jesus’ name, and replace them with truth, peace, and purpose.If you’ve ever felt the weight of your family history—or the desire to create something different for your children—this episode will give you hope, language, and a place to start.QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is one generational pattern you want to break in your family, and what is one blessing you want to intentionally sow into future generations?—If this episode encouraged you:🤍 Leave a rating or review📲 Share it with a friend or family member📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com and tell us how we can be praying for your family and future generations.

Do you ever feel like you’re too busy for Jesus… but also too tired to do anything about it?This week we dive into the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38–42 and talk about what it really looks like to “choose the better part” when life feels full, loud, and overwhelming.Debbie shares how she recently taught this passage to teen girls and adult couples - all wrestling with the same thing: distraction. From school and social media to work, family health, and the pressure to “get it right,” we’re all carrying more than we were meant to.Jena opens up about a week that got completely blown up by a sick kid, a family wedding, and a full workload....and how God surprised her with unexpected provision while she was sitting on the floor playing Magnatiles with her daughter.In this episode, we talk about:Why Jesus says only one thing is needed—and what that actually isThe difference between sitting at His feet to talk vs. sitting at His feet to listenReal-life distractions for teens, parents, and grandparents (it’s shockingly similar)Debbie’s powerful backpack + rocks visual for casting your cares on JesusJena’s practical “Cast All Your Cares” jar you can recreate at homeIf you’re tired, overwhelmed, or feeling like you “don’t have time for God” in this season, this conversation will gently invite you back to His feet.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is one distraction you need to name and hand over to Jesus this week?—Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe🤍 Share this episode with a friend (or a tired mama who needs encouragement)📩 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com and tell us your God stories or what stood out to you in this episode!

What if the best years of your life are still ahead of you?This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie shares a story (and a hilarious but powerful scripture from Joshua) that completely shifted her perspective when she thought God might be “finished” with her. We talk about:How to recognize when you’re in a preparation seasonWhy your gifts never age - even if your body doesThe difference between being “put out to pasture” and stepping into new purposeWhat it means to take new territory in your life and faithIf you’ve been feeling like your time has passed, this episode will remind you: God’s not done with you yet. There’s much more territory to take.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where in your life might God be inviting you to step back in and take new territory?--Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend👩‍👧 Share it with the Women’s Director at your church📬 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com - tell us your God stories or what stood out to you in this episode!

Ever wondered how Paul could say, “I’ve learned to be content in all circumstances”… while sitting in prison?This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I dig into what true biblical contentment really means....and how it’s not the same as complacency. We share:The big difference between contentment and complacencyWhy our wants can quietly steal our joyA story about a professional athlete learning to see his blessings differentlyPractical steps to cultivate peace no matter your circumstancesIf you’ve been longing for “more” and finding yourself restless, this conversation might just be the reset your heart needs.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where in your life do you feel discontent—and what might God be inviting you to learn in that place?----Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend👩‍👧 Share it with the Women’s Director at your church📬 Email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com - tell us your God stories or what stood out to you in this episode!

To be honest friends, Debbie and I had some scheduling issues and couldn't get out our new episode in time this week.BUT! We wanted to reshare one of our most popular episodes from the past year. This episode is rich with advice, scripture, and a great analogy about a cruise ship. I needed to hear this message again. We'll be back next week with a brand spankin' new episode for you!-Are you encouraged by these episodes? Here's how you can help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe!Share with a friendFollow us on Instagram @mysoutherngodmotherShare with the Women's Director at your churchShoot us an email at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com - we'd love to hear your God stories!