My Southern Godmother

Have you ever wanted to tell someone about Jesus but didn’t know how to start?You’re not alone. I didn’t grow up knowing how to share my faith. I worried about saying the wrong thing… offending someone… or messing it up completely.But this week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie shares one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever heard (literally sobbed during this convo!) about a young woman she met in Ghana and how a simple invitation changed everything.We talk about:The woman at the well and what she teaches us about evangelismHow to share your faith without a script or pressureWhy your story is the most powerful testimony you haveThe lie that you have to “close the deal”And how my toddler reminded me what it means to simply say, “Come and see”QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s on your heart this week and how could you share Jesus with them?And if someone came to mind as you listened, email us at mysoutherngodmother.com so we can pray for them by name.-----Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary👩‍👧 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!

When I was in college, I thought about my body constantly.Am I pretty enough? Skinny enough? Worthy enough?For over a decade, I let those questions define how I saw myself and how I showed up in the world. The scale became my mirror. Control became my coping. And the voice in my head was one I’d never speak to my daughter.But God didn’t leave me there.This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I have a tender and honest conversation about body image, control, and identity: how the world shapes us, and how Jesus restores us.In this episode:How body shame showed up in my story - and how God met me in the middle of itWhy Debbie never struggled with this (and what we can learn from that)What Psalm 139 really means when it says you’re “fearfully and wonderfully made”The moment I realized I’d never say to my daughter the things I used to say to myselfWhy this struggle can be the “good girl’s addiction” - and what to do about itQUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are the things you’re saying to yourself that you’d never say to someone you love?-----Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary👩‍👧 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!

Honestly, I hate the word submission. So I asked Debbie about it.In this week’s episode of My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I get into it. What does biblical submission actually look like in a healthy marriage? How does mutual respect play into it? And - most important of all - what does the Bible say about our submission to Christ?In this episode:The story of how Debbie didn’t budge - and what God revealed through itWhy submission doesn’t mean control or silenceWhat mutual submission in a Christian marriage looks like....And what it doesn'tThe one question Debbie’s friend asked her husband that I’ll never forgetHow growing up shaped the way I think about respect (and what I want to pass on to my kids)QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Are you submitting to your spouse - and more importantly, are you submitting to Christ?Please note: There are nuances around this topic and we understand people may be coming from various backgrounds and situations. Take care while listening.-----Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary👩‍👧 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!

There’s a verse in Matthew that hit me like a ton of bricks:“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:15)I had to ask Debbie if that was really in the Bible. Spoiler: it is. 😳This week on My Southern Godmother, we’re talking about forgiveness: the kind that feels impossible, the kind you want to avoid, and the kind that sets you free. Debbie shares a powerful story about someone she genuinely struggled to love, and how God broke through in the most unexpected way. And I share how some of my dreams (yes, literal dreams) revealed unforgiveness I didn’t even realize I was still holding onto.In this episode:Why forgiveness isn’t just spiritualThe unexpected way bitterness shows up in your everyday lifeA moment in Debbie’s car that changed everythingHow to forgive someone who never said “I’m sorry”Why letting go doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t hurtQUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you need to forgive?-----Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary👩‍👧 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!

I’m not proud of it - but I’ve judged people for things I had no business judging.And wouldn’t you know… it came right back around. 😬This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I talk about the kind of judgment Jesus warns us about - the kind that says more about us than the person we’re criticizing. We dig into a verse I thought I understood…until God used a house project, a newborn, and a very humbling moment to show me otherwise.In this episode:The verse that hit Debbie differently after 30+ years of faithThe story of how I judged a stranger… and then found myself in their shoesWhat to do when your reaction is bigger than the offenseHow to check your own heart before checking someone else’s behaviorQUESTION OF THE WEEK: Has there ever been a time you judged someone and then found yourself in the same situation?----Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary👩‍👧 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!

We’ve all had something said to us that stuck.Sometimes it was life-giving.Other times? It became a label we’ve carried for years.This week on My Southern Godmother, Jena and Debbie talk about the power of words - how they shape our identity, influence our parenting, and reveal what’s in our hearts.In this episode:A bedtime story gone sideways (and the words that brought it back)The comment that made Jena question who she really wasWhat Jesus’ question - “Do you want to be healed?” - means for us todayWhy our words to kids matter more than we thinkHow to speak life when you’re exhausted and overstretchedDebbie and Jena talk about potential merch!QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How are you storing up God's word in your heart?---Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe 📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary 👩‍👧 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!

Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that God actually loves us.We say it. We sing it. We know the verses. But deep down? Many of us still wrestle to believe it’s true—for us.This week on My Southern Godmother, Jena and Debbie talk honestly about what it means to be loved by God—and why it’s so hard to grasp sometimes.In this episode:Mother’s Day reflections (and why it’s a complicated day for many women)The cracks in our hearts where God’s love wants to goWhy “Even if…” faith matters more than “What if…” fearHow to build a home where love is felt, seen, and safe---Encouraged by this episode? Help us spread the My Southern Godmother message:✅ Leave a review and subscribe 📤 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary 👩‍👧 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!

We believe a crazy thing. We believe that a man died on a cross to save us from our sins and then three days later he rose from the dead to conquer death. It's a crazy thing. But if we really believe that.... If we really believe that God did this because He loves us - it changes everything. This week Debbie and Jena talk about:- Funny things they believed forever that weren't true (involves pickles and Italian names and French babies!)- Faith isn't based on what we feel- Scriptures to help you with your unbeliefQUESTION: Where do you need to reevaluate what you believe?P.S. We had some audio issues this week, so bear with us!---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 friendShare with the Women's Director at your churchShoot us an email at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com - we'd love to hear your God stories!

Life's storms can hit unexpectedly, and this conversation dives deep into personal experiences of overcoming adversity. From battles with eating disorders to the challenges of job loss, the hosts share heartfelt journeys of resilience. They reflect on the power of supportive friendships and faith during tough times, while also exploring the roles of community and social media in building connections. Lighthearted anecdotes mix with profound insights, making this a comforting listen for anyone facing their own storms.

What an episode!We bring our first guest Southern Godmother on the podcast - Maria - to talk through her cancer journey and how the Lord was near through it all.Even if you aren't in the midst of a health crisis, this episode will encourage you to believe in God's goodness, come nearer to Him, and have hope for your future. --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 friendShare with the Women's Director at your churchShoot us an email at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com - we'd love to hear your God stories!