Welcome to Praises in the Pod, a real, raw, and relatable podcast for Christian girlies. Each week we share testimonies of God’s goodness and faithfulness. We talk honestly about the hurts, habits, and hang ups we have overcome through surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ. Our biggest prayer is that this podcast encourages you and pushes you to grow in your spiritual walk.
One hundred episodes and Alexis, Abby, Mallory and Kim chose the one topic most women click away from: biblical submission as a wife. They asked their husbands to score them, and nobody scored above 72. In this episode they get honest about what submission actually means in scripture versus what culture has made it out to be, what it looks like when your husband is not yet walking with the Lord, how treating marriage as transactional keeps you from the freedom God designed for it, and why submission is a command and not a personality trait. This is one of those conversations that is going to convict you, challenge you, and change the way you see your marriage. Happy 100 episodes to every woman who has been here since the beginning.
If you heard Kasey’s episode last week, you already know her story. This week she brought Matt in to share his. At 18 years old Matt prayed for empathy and two weeks later hit a man with his car who did not survive. What followed was a full year of depression he hid from almost everyone, a transfer, and a divine appointment that led him straight to Kasey. In this episode they share how two people going through separate rock bottoms ended up finding each other and building a life, a marriage, and a baseball program centered on character and faith. If you missed kasey’s episode, go back and start there first.
Kasey Hopkins has been saved for 30 years, has been at the same church her whole life, and will be the first to tell you she still has junk to deal with. In this episode she gets honest about tying her worth to achievement from a young age, losing herself completely in a relationship at 16, spiraling into depression and anorexia after it ended, and spending decades justifying people pleasing, anxiety, and control as personality traits instead of calling them what they actually are: sin. She shares what happened when she finally started therapy at 40, how God is literally rewiring her brain through scripture, and why your story matters even if you never hit rock bottom. This one is for every woman who has ever said I don't really have a testimony.
Logan and Micah are back and this time they are holding nothing back. Micah grew up as a pastor's kid and grandson, gave his life to Christ at six, and has wrestled with lukewarm Christianity and the weight of a reputation he had to live up to his entire life. Logan came to faith later, partied through her early years, and had to learn what it meant to actually follow Jesus. In this episode they talk about what dating looked like with two totally different backgrounds, the breakup nobody saw coming, an emergency C-section, a NICU baby, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage, and what happened to their marriage when they had nothing left to give each other. This one is raw, real, and for every couple that has felt like they were losing each other in the middle of a hard season.
Alexis and Abby are back and this one goes deep. From washing bottle parts at 5am with a grateful heart to wrestling with spiritual pride, they get honest about what it actually looks like to stay rooted in God during the heavy seasons of life. They talk about the difference between getting sober and getting delivered, why an empty house is more dangerous than a messy one, what it means to walk by the Spirit and not feed your flesh, and why so many Christians are full of information about Jesus but have never actually been transformed by him. If you are in a hard season right now and wondering if God is still working, this one is for you.
Anna Grizzle was adopted from Guatemala as a baby, grew up in the church, and thought she knew God until life started falling apart. In this episode she shares her full testimony including a traumatic firework accident on the 4th of July that shattered her eye socket, a pregnancy she was not ready for, and the rock bottom that finally drove her all the way into her faith. She talks about finding real community, changing her path, and how God orchestrated every detail including her husband from a prayer warrior, a Facebook DM, and a church she almost did not walk into. If you have ever felt like your story is too much to share, this one is for you.
Amy Gaylor spent decades in addiction, in and out of rehabs, and walking through two broken marriages before she finally encountered God at the Potter's House. In this episode, she shares her full testimony of recovery, sobriety, blended family heartbreak, and how God rebuilt her life completely. She is now a certified addiction counselor, counseling women and teaching at a men's rehab every Friday. If you think you are too far gone, this one is for you.
Rachel Fowler grew up in a home where emotions were not welcome, ran to relationships, parties, and alcohol trying to fill that void, and knew who Jesus was without ever truly following him. In this episode she shares her full testimony including breaking generational cycles, surviving one of the hardest seasons of her marriage, and how God never left even when she could not feel him. Plus she gets real about growing a TikTok platform, using content creation as ministry, and why consistency is everything. If you grew up in church but never had a real relationship with God, or you are walking through a valley right now, this one will meet you where you are.
In this episode, Alexis and Abby get raw and real about one of the most requested topics yet, marriage restoration. From unequally yoked seasons and two years of fighting for a husband who didn't know Christ, to divorce, darkness and starting over, they hold nothing back. Abby shares what it actually looked like to stay in a broken marriage while running hard after God, including the bathroom floor prayers, the moments she almost filed for divorce, and the one song that gave her peace when nothing made sense. Alexis opens up about how her first marriage never had a chance without Christ at the center, and how God was quietly building something better all along through her 12 step journey, her prayers for a husband she hadn't even met yet, and the sanctification season that came with new love. They also talk about what the Bible actually says about staying in a marriage with an unbelieving spouse, how the tongue can either tear down or restore, the "grandma and grandpa bench seat" analogy that perfectly describes how couples drift apart, and why you will keep failing the same test until you finally pass it.
Alexis is turning 31 and giving a full life update on burnout, doing too much, and finally learning to say no. She gets honest about chasing success over purpose, falling into a transactional relationship with God, battling legalism without even realizing it, and what God revealed through it all. Plus, the Praises in the Pod live event sold out in four days and Born to Praise is coming. If you have ever felt spiritually exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you are running on empty trying to do it all for God, this episode is for you. ** Egypt not Israel.. oops. real, raw, and relatable right?"
Alexis sits down with Drew and Jessie Graham as they share their powerful testimony of redemption, healing, and the life-changing power of Jesus. Drew opens up about living a destructive life chasing drugs, money, and status before an almost fatal incident changed everything. Jessie shares about walking through depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles before finding healing and freedom in Christ. Their story is a reminder that no one is too far gone, no situation is too dark, and Jesus still restores, delivers, and changes lives.
Robin Payne shares her story of battling depression, anxiety, medication addiction, bipolar disorder, and the toll it took on her marriage, motherhood, and everyday life. From hiding her struggles behind closed doors to reaching a place where she could not even pray for herself, this episode is a real reminder that healing is possible and that asking for help is not weakness. We also talk about breaking the stigma around mental health in the church, what it looks like to seek both spiritual and practical help, the power of accountability, restoration in marriage, and how God can redeem even the hardest seasons.
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.
