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Get Up Girl20 | Peri Reed on Spiritual AbuseThis week, we have a familiar voice on the podcast ... Mrs. Peri Reed! Peri joins us this time to discuss the topic of spiritual abuse. If you have not heard that phrase before, we encourage you to stick around and give this a listen. If you have heard that phrase before ... we encourage you to stick around and give this a listen! Peri has so much knowledge to offer on this topic that is making its way to the frontlines in more and more conversations. We believe you will walk away more informed and empowered after listening to what P...
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Get Up Girl19 | Holly PolonskiHi Friends!
We are so thrilled you stopped by to join us for a great conversation today. Thank you for being here!
In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Holly Polonski as she discusses her journey through cancer at the young age of 22. She walks us through her physical journey AND her faith journey as she had to navigate this season of life shortly after losing her mother. Holly is a wife, mama, teacher and skin care enthusiast with some temporary tattoos that are still with her almost 20 years later (listen in for m...
2022-07-181h 02Get Up Girl18 | Laura SmithHi Friends! For this episode, I sit down with wife, mama of 4, author of many, speaker, and encourager, Laura Smith. Laura is one of those people that, once you are in her presence, you feel like you can just take a breath. She has such a calming and soothing nature about her and everything that comes out of her mouth radiates Jesus. Not to mention that everything she puts a pen to flourishes!
Laura is a best-selling author and strives to find the beauty of God in everything. She is passionate about sharing the love and truth o...
2022-07-011h 04Get Up Girl17 | Esther MarieHey gals! Welcome to this week's episode with the ever-beautiful Esther Marie. This conversation is unique because Esther and I are talking for the first time ... like ... EVER. Through the beauty of technology, Esther and I have connected and she agreed to come on the podcast and share her story. How wild is that!!
Esther is passionate about helping singles learn to love their life and discover their full potential. With a background in theological studies and humanitarian relief, Esther’s message offers Biblical truth paired with satirical stories to guide you along your journey of self-discovery. Yo...
2022-05-101h 10Get Up Girl16 | Angie HaiglerPull up a chair as Angie Haigler graces us with her presence on the podcast today. If you have the honor of knowing Angie, you know what a light she is. And if you don't know her yet, you will feel like you are sitting in her living room by the end of this conversation!
Angie discusses her faith walk with Jesus from an abusive childhood environment to living the fast-paced life as teen and young adult to encountering the love of God in a raw and real way. Her walk with Jesus led her straight into...
2021-11-161h 00Get Up Girl15 | JacquelineJoin me as I chat with Jacqueline, a survivor of the sex industry. Today, Jacqueline so bravely shares her testimony of her life in the sex trade, how she made it out, and what God has done in and through her on the other side. Jacqueline is not only a survivor, but she is now an advocator for those who have walked this road and those who are still in exploitation.
LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED:
This episode contains sensitive content related to sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We advise listeners be over the age of 13.
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2021-10-131h 18Get Up Girl14 | Betsy HaddoxJoin me as I chat with my friend, Betsy Haddox! Betsy is the author of over 15 novels and novellas. As a divorce and single mama survivor, Betsy has a deep rooted passion to seeing women restored in Christ. Today, Betsy speaks on healing from the trauma of divorce, navigating life as a single parent, and how Jesus restored and returned everything that was lost to the fullest. Betsy speaks with peace, passion, and courage as she shares her story. I hope your heart is encouraged today!
Episode Mentions:
Read: Wild at Heart | Captivating
2021-05-041h 23Get Up Girl13 | Peri ReedGet ready to laugh today as I chat with my soul sista, Peri Reed (but just wait until you hear her full name). Peri oozes joy because she knows what it is like to go through the fire and come out on the other side without even smelling of smoke. Today she shares her testimony of losing her father at a young age and how that changed the trajectory of her choices and her lifestyle well into her adult years. She speaks on the detrimental effects of abuse and trauma, the power of healing through Jesus Christ and, of...
2021-04-161h 10Get Up Girl12 | Rachel SearcyIn this episode, I have a conversation with my SISTER. And when I say "sister", I don't mean a best friend that I consider a sister. I mean that we share actual DNA. Rachel shares today about a tragic ATV accident that changed the course of her life. She speaks from all aspects of her experience: from the physical challenges to the emotional and mental hurdles to the spiritual battle that took place. Rachel was told by doctors that she would have permanent physical and mental complications from the accident but God had another agenda. Rachel stands on this...
2021-03-291h 17Get Up Girl11 | Shera DyeFor this episode, I chat with my sister from another mister, Shera Dye. She discusses her experiences with abandonment from an early age, surviving a miscarriage in her late teens, and a car accident that should have taken her life but, instead, led her back to Jesus. By a miracle of God, she not only survived but she THRIVED. She defied everything the doctors said would plague her for the rest of her life. And today, she shares her recovery journey physically, mentally, and spiritually.
BOOKS:
Beyond Awkward Side Hugs by Bronwyn Lea...
2020-12-161h 01Get Up Girl10 | Holly MeyerThis week, I sit with my enneagram wizard and oily lover, Holly, as she shares her journey of grieving the loss of her mother to a brain tumor at the young age of 11. She discusses how God has continuously shown Himself faithful throughout her adolescence, young adulthood, and now becoming a mother herself. Her walk with grief has not been a light one, but Holly stands on this side of the road with a joy and fullness of life that is breathtaking.
Books:
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
The Road Back to You by...
2020-10-071h 00Get Up Girl9 | Liz RosadoWe are celebrating ONE YEAR of Get Up Girl!! What a year it has been. And we could not be more thrilled for the guest of the one year birthday episode. For this extra special chat, I sit with my favorite Puerto Rican Princess, Ms. Liz.
Known to many as a mother, a prayer warrior, a friend, a safe place, and a spicy mamasita, Ms. Liz discusses her life story not from the standpoint of a victim, but from the perspective of a warrior. As a survivor of sexual abuse, drug addiction, abortion recovery, and devastating loss...
2020-08-291h 16Get Up Girl8 | Nicole DunnHey friends! In today's episode, I have a heart to heart with my dear friend, Nicole Dunn, as she unpacks her journey of intense hardship during pregnancy, multiple miscarriages, and the sting of loneliness and depression. This is a topic that I have found is not discussed often amongst women. The more conversations I have had, I continue to discover more "me too's" and "same, girl" responses. So why aren't we talking about this? Maybe it is because we don't want to revisit the wound. Maybe we are fearful of the shame we may feel if we voice our...
2020-07-171h 38Get Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #8 | Kathleen Jennings; Second time mama, first time pandemicWell hey y'all! This is the FINAL episode of our COVID Chronicles Series and man, is this one a heavy hitter. Today, I chat with my sweet friend, Kathleen Jennings. Kathleen is a powerhouse. She is a wife, a mom of 2 littles, a boss, and she packs a mean punch when it gets down to it. Not to mention she can pull off being a brunette AND a blonde. I mean .. come on, y'all.
Kathleen discusses her most recent journey with COVID-19 from giving birth to her second child in the middle of lockdown, to her husband t...
2020-06-2439 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #7 | Cat Troquille ; Expecting MamaOn today's episode, I chat with my gal pal Cat Troquille. Cat is a first time expecting mama and has been navigating pregnancy in the middle of this pandemic. She walks us through her battles, her fears, and her faith as she journeys this road during COVID - 19. She is a mighty fighter! To all the mamas out there, we raise a glass to YOU!
2020-06-0134 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #6 | Melissa Pannebaker; Registered NurseWe are moving into episode 6 of 8 in our COVID Chronicles series and today I chat with Registered Nurse, Melissa Pannebaker. Melissa is not only a RN but she is currently working on a COVID floor at her hospital. She discusses her personal battle with fear when this pandemic hit and how she goes into work every single day with courage, faith, and peace for herself and her patients. Wow!! Melissa is also a grad student working towards becoming a nurse practitioner and serves on the worship team at her church. Her peaceful demeanor radiates a room and she brings...
2020-05-2327 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #5 | Rebekah Frazier; Medical StudentWe are over halfway through the COVID Chronicles mini-series and today I chat with my sweet sister gal, Rebekah Frazier. Rebekah is a second year medical student (impressive, right?!) and has a heart for serving the church. She is purely golden! I get to pick her brain on her perspective of COVID-19 from the medical standpoint and also how her faith mixes with her knowledge of science. Enjoy!
Connect with Rebekah!
IG: rebekah_frazier
FB: Rebekah Frazier
2020-05-1926 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #4 | Brittany Strickland; Business OwnerHey Friends and thank you for tuning in for Episode 4 of the COVID Chronicles. It feels like the world has been in quarantine for 46 weeks now, but we are getting news that things are slowly starting to reopen. Whether your state is still shut down or in Phase 1 of starting back up, we are still keeping our perspective focused on God!
Today, I chat with friend, single mama, and business owner, Brittany Strickland. Brittany is a mighty powerhouse of faith and she packs a BIG. O. PUNCH. She discusses how COVID-19 has impacted her business and how s...
2020-05-1226 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #3 | Gracie Denison; SeniorFor episode #3 of our COVID Chronicles series, I chat with my fellow blondie, Gracie Denison. Gracie is a senior in high school and is prepping for the big world of college that lies ahead. What an exciting time, right?! Except that Gracie has had to face some pretty big disappointments and discouragements as her senior year has come to a close because of COVID-19. Today, Gracie discusses how she is processing those let-downs that have unexpectedly come her way through the lens of her faith. She has such a sweet heart and calming spirit and I truly enjoyed learning...
2020-05-0419 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #2 | Kelly Hanus; TeacherHey friends! And welcome to Episode 2 of the COVID Chronicles. The COVID chronicles are a mini series of short interview episodes with some faith filled gals that are bringing a different perspective to this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, I chat with my teacher chick Kelly Hanus. Kelly has been a teacher for 24 years and is also a wife and mom of 3. Kelly lives life LOUD and everything she does is done in joy. She discusses how she is leading her students and her family in this crisis from a "no fear" standpoint. I believe you will find some golden nuggets...
2020-04-2927 minGet Up GirlCOVID Chronicles #1 | Shera Dye; PastorWhile our world is right in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to glean some wisdom and view this time through a different lens. I wanted to hear from women who are bold in their faith and full of the Holy Spirit. I wanted to hear from women who are moms, business owners, medical professionals, and everything in between. How are they navigating the day to day? What are they professing over their families and futures? I wanted to hear from the women who have the loudest voices of faith in such an already noisy world.
2020-04-2548 minGet Up Girl7 | Lindsey BusseyThis week, I sat down with my sister (quite literally) and had a good 'ol fashioned heart to heart about her journey of being adopted, her healing from childhood sexual abuse, marriage, motherhood, being raised in a ministry family, and how God has used all of this to write her story and birth a full blown ministry! No doubt about it, Lindsey has come nose to nose with some heavy hitters .. and she has taken each trial and used it to bring glory to God, healing to others, and strength for herself.
She is a wife, a...
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Get Up Girl6 | Kym StrahanToday on the podcast, I sit at the feet of the ever wise "Mama Kym". I call her mama Kym because, well, you'll understand when you hear her voice. Mrs. Kym was diagnosed with aggressive and invasive breast cancer 8 years ago. She walks us through her physical journey of living with cancer, the mental battle that took place, and the spiritual battle that won her heart. She is absolutely RADIANT and I believe you will enjoy sitting under the wisdom of her voice!
In her spare time, Mama Kym raises butterflies (WHAT?! A true princess), she is a...
2019-11-0855 minGet Up Girl5 | Neely WilliamsThis week, I chat with my boss friend and missionary chick, Neely Williams. Neely discusses her 7 year journey with drug addiction and how that road to recovery lead her around the world for missions. She and her husband currently serve on a staff position at their home church. They have a beautiful 3 year old little girl and this family is all about the mission field! Neely radiates peace wherever she is and it definitely permeates a room. This girl is the REAL DEAL, y'all!
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Books
1. Everybody's Normal Til You Get to Know T...
2019-10-081h 15Get Up Girl4 | Britnye TidwellOffense ... That's a scary word to some. To others, it's a dear friend. We have ALL been hurt by those we trust in one way or another, inside or outside of "the church". We are all part of the same heartbeat of Jesus. So what do we do when those we look up to and trust hurt us? Britnye is walking proof that you can get offended .... and then get over it.
Today on the podcast, I sit down with my one of my closest sisters, Britnye Tidwell. She discusses a season that she and her husband, Mat...
2019-09-161h 30Get Up Girl3 | Andrea WestThis week, I sit down and chat (but mostly laugh) with my sweet soul sister, Andrea West. Andrea discusses a season of her life when paralyzing depression and anxiety set in. What I find interesting about Andrea's story is that this battle came on her AFTER she surrendered her heart and committed to a life of following Jesus. She speaks to the myths of depression, the battle that took place in her mind, and the fight that she had to fight in her heart. Depression and anxiety are very real and very present among too many of us. I...
2019-09-041h 33Get Up Girl2 | Clarrissa StephensThis week, I sit down and chat with my sweet friend, Clarrissa, as she explains it all (get it???). But really ... Clarrissa and I talk about everything from single parenthood to addiction to racial divides. She opens up about what it felt like to not fit in with any type of "group" growing up because of the color of her skin. She discusses the challenges she faced as a single mother, working two jobs, just trying to make it day by day while living out of a hotel. Clarrissa has also been a victim of domestic abuse and she...
2019-08-191h 29Get Up GirlEpisode 2 Sneak PeekHey friends! Enjoy a sneak peek of my chat with my dear friend, Clarrissa! Her full interview will be up on Monday, August 19th!
2019-08-1205 minGet Up Girl1 | Maureen "Mo" WilkinsonFor our first chat, I sit down with my Panamanian beauty of a friend, Mo, as she shares her heart about a crisis she and her husband walked through about 7 years into their marriage. They now stand on the other side of this crisis in unity and strength and are passionate about helping marriages all over the world find purpose and fulfillment. Mo and Bo (how cute is THAT?!) are committed to the heart of marriage and that is made evident everywhere they go. They gush over each other; it's really the cutest thing in the world, y'all. (insert a...
2019-08-091h 33Get Up GirlEpisode 1 TrailerHey Folks, Welcome to Get Up Girl!
I am so excited for you to hear from my friend Maureen aka "Mo" next week! But to hold you over until then, here is a sneak peek of our chat together!
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