There’s a verse in Matthew that hit me like a ton of bricks:

I had to ask Debbie if that was really in the Bible. Spoiler: it is. 😳

This week on My Southern Godmother, we’re talking about forgiveness: the kind that feels impossible, the kind you want to avoid, and the kind that sets you free. Debbie shares a powerful story about someone she genuinely struggled to love, and how God broke through in the most unexpected way. And I share how some of my dreams (yes, literal dreams) revealed unforgiveness I didn’t even realize I was still holding onto.

In this episode:

• Why forgiveness isn’t just spiritual
• The unexpected way bitterness shows up in your everyday life
• A moment in Debbie’s car that changed everything
• How to forgive someone who never said “I’m sorry”
• Why letting go doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t hurt

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you need to forgive?

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I’m not proud of it - but I’ve judged people for things I had no business judging.

And wouldn’t you know… it came right back around. 😬

This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I talk about the kind of judgment Jesus warns us about - the kind that says more about us than the person we’re criticizing. We dig into a verse I thought I understood…until God used a house project, a newborn, and a very humbling moment to show me otherwise.

In this episode:

• The verse that hit Debbie differently after 30+ years of faith
• The story of how I judged a stranger… and then found myself in their shoes
• What to do when your reaction is bigger than the offense
• How to check your own heart before checking someone else’s behavior

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Has there ever been a time you judged someone and then found yourself in the same situation?

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We’ve all had something said to us that stuck.
Sometimes it was life-giving.
Other times? It became a label we’ve carried for years.

This week on My Southern Godmother, Jena and Debbie talk about the power of words - how they shape our identity, influence our parenting, and reveal what’s in our hearts.

In this episode:

• A bedtime story gone sideways (and the words that brought it back)
• The comment that made Jena question who she really was
• What Jesus’ question - “Do you want to be healed?” - means for us today
• Why our words to kids matter more than we think
• How to speak life when you’re exhausted and overstretched
• Debbie and Jena talk about potential merch!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How are you storing up God's word in your heart?

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Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that God actually loves us.

We say it. We sing it. We know the verses.
 But deep down? Many of us still wrestle to believe it’s true—for us.

This week on My Southern Godmother, Jena and Debbie talk honestly about what it means to be loved by God—and why it’s so hard to grasp sometimes.

In this episode:

• Mother’s Day reflections (and why it’s a complicated day for many women)
• The cracks in our hearts where God’s love wants to go
• Why “Even if…” faith matters more than “What if…” fear
• How to build a home where love is felt, seen, and safe

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We believe a crazy thing. 

We believe that a man died on a cross to save us from our sins and then three days later he rose from the dead to conquer death. 

It's a crazy thing. 

But if we really believe that.... If we really believe that God did this because He loves us - it changes everything. 

This week Debbie and Jena talk about:

- Funny things they believed forever that weren't true (involves pickles and Italian names and French babies!)
- Faith isn't based on what we feel
- Scriptures to help you with your unbelief

QUESTION: Where do you need to reevaluate what you believe?

P.S. We had some audio issues this week, so bear with us!

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Are you in the middle of a hard time? Maybe it's financial uncertainty. A health crisis. Job loss. A friendship that feels beyond repair. 

Most times, we can't predict when the storms will arise, but we can prepare for how we will respond to them. In this episode, Jena shares about the "hurricane" of an eating disorder that rocked her 20s and Debbie talks about a storm that turned her and Steve's life upside down over the past couple of years. 

Join in if you need encouragement during the hard times.

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What an episode!

We bring our first guest Southern Godmother on the podcast - Maria - to talk through her cancer journey and how the Lord was near through it all.

Even if you aren't in the midst of a health crisis, this episode will encourage you to believe in God's goodness, come nearer to Him, and have hope for your future. 

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It's really easy to sit in your past or worry about your future. 

On today's episode, we talk about removing shame and entering into the new things God has for your life. 

We also have a giggle about:

• "socially acceptable sins"
• tornados
• Jena's lack of gardening knowledge

If you've ever dwelled on the past, sat in shame, or dwelled on all the bad things in your life - this episode is for you.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Where are you dwelling in the past and is it distorting your vision of new growth in your life?

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WE ARE BACK! 

After Jena took some time to welcome her son into the world, we are back and ready to share more encouraging stories of God's goodness. 

On today's episode:

• Jena shares Beckett's birth story
• Debbie shares what she's been up to 
• How to balance joy and sorrow
• Do you believe that God loves you?

We missed y'all and are so glad to be back recording. 

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Where are you not believing that you are loved? What cares do you need to fling into the arms of Jesus?

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Merry Christmas y'all! 

Thank you for joining us this year on the My Southern Godmother journey. In today's episode we talk about settling into the Christmas season and not getting wrapped up in all the pomp and circumstance, but rather sitting at the feet of the King. 

We also share some updates on the future of MSG and what's ahead for 2025! 

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