My Southern Godmother

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! 

Have you ever felt like your prayers were just… bouncing off the ceiling?Same.This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I dive into the real talk of unanswered prayers: How we wrestle with them, what they reveal about our trust, and what it means to pray even when we don’t see results.We talk about:The season I spent begging God for a husband (and what finally shifted)Why “I’m living in answered prayers” might just be our next piece of merchThe teenager prayer trap we all fall intoA practical 5-minute prayer challenge that could change your lifeIf you’ve ever felt like God was silent, this episode is for you.✨ Challenge of the Week: Take 5 minutes to pray—without asking for anything. Just praise. Just thanks. Just time with Him.Try it. Then email us or DM @mysoutherngodmother and tell us how it went. We’d love to hear from you.

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!