My Southern Godmother

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!

It's really easy to sit in your past or worry about your future. On today's episode, we talk about removing shame and entering into the new things God has for your life. We also have a giggle about:"socially acceptable sins"tornadosJena's lack of gardening knowledgeIf you've ever dwelled on the past, sat in shame, or dwelled on all the bad things in your life - this episode is for you.QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Where are you dwelling in the past and is it distorting your vision of new growth in your life?-----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!

WE ARE BACK! After Jena took some time to welcome her son into the world, we are back and ready to share more encouraging stories of God's goodness. On today's episode:Jena shares Beckett's birth storyDebbie shares what she's been up to How to balance joy and sorrowDo you believe that God loves you?We missed y'all and are so glad to be back recording. QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Where are you not believing that you are loved? What cares do you need to fling into the arms of Jesus?-----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!

Merry Christmas y'all! Thank you for joining us this year on the My Southern Godmother journey. In today's episode we talk about settling into the Christmas season and not getting wrapped up in all the pomp and circumstance, but rather sitting at the feet of the King. We also share some updates on the future of MSG and what's ahead for 2025! --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!

This episode is so practical. Jena and Debbie talk about the importance of female friendships, how to identify a good friend, and when it's time to reevaluate some relationships in your life. We also talk about Steel Magnolias, Christmas preparation, and the benefits of cross-generational friendships.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How can I be a better friend to the friend's that I have?--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!

Ever wonder if God is there? Like, does he really see YOU? Debbie asks a thoughtful question using the story of the Road to Emmaus that pushes back at this fear: "How many times do you sense the presence of Jesus, but you're in a hurry?"It's a doozy folks! Especially as we enter the Christmas season which seems like busy busy is the name of the game, Debbie reminds us that pausing to be with Jesus is the best thing we can do.(Plus! We'll give you some laughs as Jena shares her potty training woes!)--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!

Did you ever play hide & seek when you were little?Debbie shares a story of hide & seek that will help you see God in a different light. Especially if you are in a season of "hiddenness", this episode will be encouraging, thought-provoking and fun.QUESTION OF THE WEEK:  What does it mean to seek God?---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!

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about getting out of the PEWS and into your PURPOSE. But what does that mean? How do you uncover God's purpose for your life? In this episode, we talk about:Different purposes in different seasonsSpiritual Gifts vs. TalentsChatGPT (which hilariously Jena ALSO got wrong) Practical ways to live out your purposeQUESTION OF THE WEEK: How will you use your talents or spiritual gifts today?---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!

Waiting is hard. Maybe you're waiting on a job. Or good health news. Or a baby. Or a spouse. Or breakthrough in your marriage. Everybody is waiting on something.But, what does it mean to wait thou only on God? Debbie tells a story of waiting that will change your perspective on how to wait well.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are you waiting for? And how are you waiting? Do you wish you could shift the way you wait?-- 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!

Anyone else feel intimidated by the Bible? Or maybe you've quit reading it altogether because it just feels so overwhelming. In today's episode, Debbie walks through how she reads the Bible and we discuss practical ways to walk through Scripture. This is a really practical episode that we know will be extremely helpful in your spiritual formation! Resources Mentioned:The Bible RecapLectio DivinaThe Bible ProjectQUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is one thing you're going to implement this week? How do you read the Bible? (psst! we want to know! email us at mysoutherngodmother@gmail.com)-- 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 how you read the Bible!