I could not be more excited about today’s guest — Ashlynn Hanks, the powerhouse behind Local Love Louisiana! 🌟 She’s been going viral across social media by spotlighting Lafayette and Louisiana businesses, sharing their testimonies, and giving them a platform to shine. In this episode, Ashlynn opens up about how she started Local Love Louisiana, the heart behind her mission, and the incredible journey of turning community support into a viral movement. Plus, she’s dropping gems of social media advice you won’t want to miss!

If you love Local Love Louisiana as much as I do — or you’re passionate about small businesses, storytelling, and community — this episode is for you. 💛

This episode is the ultimate GIRL TALK you didn’t know you needed. 💕 We’re going deep into what the Lord has been teaching us about true surrender, what it really looks like when a man is walking as a true man of God, and the advice we wish we could give our 18-year-old selves.

This isn’t surface-level chatter—it’s real, raw, and rooted in faith. 🙌 Whether you’re navigating relationships, struggling to fully let go and surrender to Jesus, or just looking for the kind of wisdom and encouragement that feels like a conversation with your best friends, this one is for you.

✨ Expect laughter, honesty, conviction, and a whole lot of encouragement for your walk with Christ.

📌 Topics we cover:

• What God has been teaching us about surrender 🕊️

• How to recognize the FRUIT of a true man of God 🍇

• The advice we’d give our 18-year-old selves 💡

• Honest, faith-filled girl talk you won’t hear anywhere else 💕

🎙️ The Pruning Podcast is all about growth, faith, and the conversations that shape us into who God is calling us to be. And this episode? It’s one you’ll replay again and again.

Don’t just listen… lean in. You’re going to leave encouraged, challenged, and refreshed. 🌿

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In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Emma, the founder of Fearless Design Her — a bold Christian clothing brand born out of heartbreak, healing, and holy surrender.

Emma opens up about the tragic loss of her friend in a drunk driving accident — the very friend who first introduced her to Jesus. From questioning her faith and walking through the depths of grief to choosing to trust God again, this is a raw, honest testimony of pain, purpose, and the redemption only Jesus can bring.

She shares how Fearless Design Her was created not just as a fashion brand, but as a movement to help women live boldly, love deeply, and dress fearlessly — all for God’s glory. If you’ve ever struggled with grief, doubt, or finding joy again, this episode is for you. ✨

It’s been six months but the besties are back — and we’re not holding back. From navigating jealousy in friendships to healing from church hurt, we’re diving deep into the real stuff that most people avoid. How do you walk through offense without letting it shape you? How do you stay soft when your heart wants to turn cold? We’re talking about it all — with vulnerability, laughter, and truth.

This episode is for the girls who’ve ever questioned their place in a friendship, felt unseen in church, or struggled to forgive — you’re not alone.

Let’s heal, grow, and keep Jesus at the center — even when it’s messy. 🤍

I brought my sister Layla Smith back on the podcast and we’re getting super real about mental health, anxiety, depression, and what it actually looks like to follow Jesus when life isn’t cute or aesthetic.

This one’s for:

• The person who feels alone in her thoughts
• The one secretly struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts
• The person trying to stay close to God but feeling like it’s just so hard

No sugarcoating. No fake perfection. Just real talk about how hard this Christian walk can feel sometimes — and how we still choose Him every single day.

Society makes it look like following Jesus is always peaceful, fun, and full of blessings… but let’s be honest. Sometimes it’s lonely. Sometimes you feel unseen. Sometimes you’re questioning everything. We’ve been there — and we want you to know you're not the only one.

Let’s have the conversation the Church doesn’t always talk about.

Let’s stop pretending we’re okay when we’re not.

And let’s talk about healing, hope, and how God still meets us in the dark.

If this hits home — comment, share, and send this to someone who needs to hear it. We love you. You’re not alone. 🦋

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In this raw and real episode of The Pruning Podcast, I’m opening up about where I’ve been—spiritually, physically, and mentally. Life lately has been full of battles, stretching seasons, and quiet pruning moments that have felt anything but easy… but so necessary.

From spiritual warfare and mental heaviness to physical burnout, I share how God has been refining me in the hidden places, what I’ve learned through the pain, and how He’s been faithful every step of the way—even when I couldn’t see it.

If you’ve been in a season where everything feels like it’s being stripped away… this episode is for you. You are not alone. There is purpose in the pruning. 🌱

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👇 Let’s connect in the comments — tell me what season you’re walking through and how I can be praying for you.

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In this raw & real episode of the Pruning Podcast, I sit down with Dorothy Bernard and talk all things healing, redemption, and starting over after addiction. 🕊️

Dorothy opens up about how addiction paused her life for nearly 10 years — but God wasn’t done with her story. 🙌 We talk about the power of God's grace, what true healing looks like, and how finding godly friendships and real community changed everything in this new season.

Whether you’ve battled addiction yourself, are in a waiting season, or you’re just craving deeper friendships that point you to Jesus — this one’s for you.

✨ Come sit with us as we chat, laugh, and get real about letting go of your past and walking boldly into the future God has for you.

🎧 New episodes every week — don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more convos like this 💬

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It’s been a minute since we’ve had a solo heart-to-heart — so in this episode, I’m catching y’all up on all things life lately. From navigating the waiting seasons, to being single and actually content, to letting go of comparison and learning to fully trust God’s timing… this is a real and raw conversation straight from where I’m currently walking.

If you’ve been struggling with feeling behind, wondering “when is it my turn?” or just trying to stay grounded while everyone else seems to be moving ahead — this one’s for you. You’re not alone, and I pray this episode reminds you that God is working even when it doesn’t feel like it. Hope it encourages you right where you are.

Let’s talk waiting well, growing where you’re planted, and choosing peace over pressure. ❤️

Is hell actually real…? 😳 Are you going to heaven or hell? In this raw convo with Kara Fry, we get so real about lukewarm faith, spiritual warfare, and the battle that’s happening in your mind every single day. This isn’t just a “churchy” episode — it’s the wake-up call our generation needs.

We talk about what it means to live fully for Jesus, how the enemy tries to keep us comfortable and quiet, and why you can’t afford to stay in the middle anymore. You're either all in… or you’re not. Period.

If you’ve been feeling distant from God, unsure about your eternity, or caught in a mental battle that no one else sees — this episode is for YOU. Don’t scroll past this. 👇

✨ Featuring Kara Fry

🔥 Real Talk on Heaven, Hell, & Lukewarm Faith

🧠 Spiritual Warfare & The Battle of the Mind

💭 How to Fight Back & Walk Boldly with Jesus

Make sure to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this truth. Let’s go deeper, sis. 💬

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Y’all… this one is so special to me. 💗 For the first time ever, I’m sitting down with my boyfriend Brandt Mire to talk about our relationship — after dating intentionally and privately for 3 months, only telling God. 😭✨

In this episode of The Pruning Podcast, we open up about what it’s looked like to date again God’s way — not for show, not for Instagram, but truly for an audience of One. From overcoming trust issues and past trauma to learning to love each other with grace, patience, and prayer… this has been such a healing journey.

We talk about: 

💍 Why we kept our relationship between us and the Lord

🙏 How we’re building a foundation on prayer and friendship

🧠 What healing from old wounds and learning to trust again looks like

❤️ The beauty in letting God write your love story (even when it’s hard)

📖 Living in the secret place and not letting the world define your pace

This episode is raw, real, and full of hope. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to date with purpose, stay hidden in Christ, and let love be pruned, you’re gonna feel so seen. 🌿

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs this reminder: You don’t have to perform your love story. Just live it with God.

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