A Longer Table

After trying to teach her sons a lesson, Manda realizes the lesson might actually be for her. In this brief 7-minute episode, she shares some quick wisdom about how to remain composed when the rest of the world is trying to rattle you. Follow her on Instagram at @mandacarpenter or visit her website at www.mandacarpenter.com

Shortly after Amy got married at age 23, the red flags started piling up. In this episode, she goes into detail about why her first marriage crumbled - emotional abuse, alcoholism, lying, infidelity - and gets raw about all the emotions that come with being divorced by 25. Amy also reminds us that being alone is not the worst thing that can happen to you; being stuck and miserable is so much worse. Did something about Amy's story resonate with you? Connect with her at @amis3898

Jena Holliday is a talented illustrator and entrepreneur from Minnesota whose mission is to #doitasworship. She opens up about her relationship with Jesus as a Black woman and how it has transformed throughout the years. She offers encouragement to women who want to use their gifts but aren't sure how or lack the courage to begin. Follow her @aspoonfuloffaith and check out her shop at www.spoonfuloffaith.com.

After finding herself in an unhealthy cycle of food and exercise obsession, Annaliese realized she needed to make changes to actually live out a healthy lifestyle. She shares about the dangers of diet culture, how she got herself out of her toxic "health" obsession, and how she found true health through Intuitive Eating.

Chris & Tracy Warhop have been married for 11 years. Manda picks their brains about being an interracial couple in the current climate, how to make sure your marriage continues to thrive throughout the years, and tips for parenting biracial children. Connect with them on IG: Tracy Warhop @twarhop & Chris Warhop @mrwarhop

Fellow podcast host, Jesus Follower, and internet share-er, Lindsey Maestas, understands the challenging world of social media. She shares her thoughts on Cancel Culture & provides tips on how to set boundaries, check your heart, and respond like Jesus would. She brings a lot of scripture into this episode! Give it a listen if you want to better understand how to communicate and navigate conflict on the internet. Keep up with Lindsey @lindsey.maestas

With wisdom and truth, Author, Speaker, Professor, & Entreprenuer Chalet Jean-Baptiste joins Manda to talk trauma, anger, and growth.

She's faced a wide variety of challenging experiences in her life from sexual assault to infidelity and has discovered that anger is valid and necessary, but can't be where we live forever.

Follow her @chaletjbaptiste!

Jacari's life began in foster care while his biological mother was incarcerated. He dealt with some behavioral and academic troubles in school before he realized he was in control of his own life. This mindset shift has led him to massive success as he has worked to prove to everyone and himself that he can do anything he sets his sights on. He is an openly gay Black man who advocates, runs a nonprofit, and has his first book, "Lost and Found," releasing this month! Follow him @jacariharris_

For Meg, taking a prescription pain killer after a wisdom teeth extraction turned into a 3 year heroine addiction that derailed every aspect of her life. She tells Manda what life was like as a drug addict, how she met Jesus in rehab, and her life today as a sober person, wife, and inmate counselor at a men's prison. Connect with her on Instagram at @megjohnston123