When life takes an unexpected turn, God can turn your pain into purpose. In this heartfelt episode, Renae and Brooke sit down with Alisha, a brave mom who chose life at the last moment and discovered God’s incredible blessings on the other side. Hear her powerful testimony, learn about the life-changing work of her pregnancy center, and find hope no matter where you are in your journey.

Anxiety, depression, and burnout are rising fast among teens and college students, and it's more than just growing pains. In this eye-opening episode, Brooke and Renae talk with Meghan, a Texas high school counselor and Region 12’s “Counselor of the Year,” about what’s really happening behind classroom doors. From social media pressures to academic overload, we explore what today’s youth are up against, and how families, schools, and communities can step in. With heartfelt stories, expert insight, and faith-filled encouragement, this episode is a wake-up call filled with real talk and real hope.

What if the end of life isn’t the end at all?

In this episode, Renae and Brooke are joined by Steven, a seasoned hospice nurse who’s been present for hundreds of deaths, and what he shares just might challenge everything you’ve ever believed about dying.

From patients seeing long-lost loved ones, to the last words that send chills down your spine, we’re diving into the deeply spiritual moments that often get written off as hallucinations.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode will move you, make you think, and maybe even prepare you to face life and death with a little more peace.

Autism is on the rise, but what’s causing it? In this deeply personal episode, Renae and Brooke are joined by Nakala, a mother who shares her journey from trust to heartbreak and back to hope. After watching her daughter regress following routine vaccinations, Nakala began asking the hard questions no one else would. Could vaccines be a trigger for some children? Could genetic mutations like MTHFR play a role? Could diet and supplements lead to healing? Listen in as we explore these questions, share evidence-based resources, and end with spiritual encouragement for families navigating autism.

In this raw and eye-opening episode of Middle-Class Matters, Renae and Brooke sit down with Dr. Cindy Little, a paranormal psychologist in Waco with a PhD in educational psychology, she has spent years investigating the paranormal. From haunted places around Waco to unexplained encounters, Cindy and her team have gathered compelling evidence that spirits are very real. Renae and Brooke dive into the heart of faith, fear, and the unseen spiritual world, reminding listeners that while the paranormal may raise goosebumps, God’s Word promises His power and protection. If you’ve ever wondered whether spirits really walk among us, or wrestled with experiences you can’t explain, this episode is for you.

Middle-Class Matters is a bold, faith-driven podcast where Texas mother-daughter duo Renae and Brooke get real about the everyday struggles facing America’s middle class. From family and finances to faith, education, and social issues, they dive deep into the challenges, and the blessings, that shape working-class life today.

Each week, they share honest conversations, inspiring guest stories, and spiritual encouragement with a Southern dose of sass, heart, and truth. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, overwhelmed, or just plain tired, this show is for you.

Because here, we believe in real talk, real life, and real solutions, rooted in truth and covered in grace.

New episodes every week.

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