Y’all... Listen Here

What if one of the biggest things standing between you and the life God is calling you to isn’t fear, failure, or even temptation, but comfort?

In Episode 50 of Y’all... Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel sit down with Amanda Johansson for a powerful conversation about the idol no one talks about: comfort.

Comfort isn’t inherently bad. We all want security, stability, and a life that feels manageable. But what happens when protecting our comfort becomes more important than following God? When we avoid the difficult conversation, resist the uncomfortable calling, stay where we’ve outgrown, or choose what feels safe over what requires faith?

Amanda, Barbie, and Therese unpack the subtle ways comfort can take control of our decisions and keep us from stepping into growth, obedience, and purpose. They explore the difference between receiving God’s comfort and making personal comfort the goal of our lives.

This conversation challenges a question worth asking: Have we become so committed to being comfortable that we’re unwilling to be inconvenienced by what God is asking us to do?

Sometimes faith requires stepping away from what is familiar, safe, and easy. And sometimes the very thing we’re desperately trying to protect is the thing keeping us from becoming who God is calling us to be.

Join us for Episode 50 of Y’all... Listen Here: The Idol No One Talks About: Comfort.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

The conversation continues.

In Part 2, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and special guest Gary Maze dive deeper into one of the most important questions every believer should ask: Is my faith anchored in Jesus Christ, or have I confused Christian culture with authentic discipleship?

Together, they discuss why this distinction has eternal significance, how cultural Christianity can create a false sense of security, and what Scripture teaches about truly knowing Christ. This episode is a thoughtful challenge to examine your heart, strengthen your faith, and pursue a genuine relationship with the Savior rather than simply following religious traditions.

If you’ve ever wondered what authentic faith really looks like, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

What if one of the most familiar passages in the Bible is also one of the most misunderstood?

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Barbie Bassett and Traci Lee are joined by special guest Gary Maze, filling in for Therese, to unpack Jesus’ chilling warning: “I never knew you.” Together, they explore the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him.

Is your faith built on a genuine relationship with Christ, or has it quietly become rooted in Christian culture, traditions, or appearances? This honest conversation invites listeners to examine the foundation of their faith and consider what it really means to follow Jesus.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

If God is good and wants good things for us, why does it sometimes feel like He’s subtracting from our lives? Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee explore seasons of loss, change, and letting go—and how God may use what He removes to protect us, prepare us, and make room for something deeper. If you’ve ever struggled to trust God when life feels like it’s shrinking, this honest conversation is for you.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Setting boundaries isn’t unloving, it’s often an act of faithful stewardship.

In Episode 45 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian life: boundaries. Does following Christ mean always saying “yes”? Is protecting your peace selfish? How do you love others well without allowing yourself to be repeatedly hurt or taken advantage of?

Through an honest, faith-centered conversation, the hosts explore the difference between grace and enabling, forgiveness and reconciliation, and compassion and unhealthy self-sacrifice. They discuss why healthy boundaries are not barriers to love, but tools that help us steward the relationships, responsibilities, and lives God has entrusted to us.

Whether you’re struggling with difficult family dynamics, friendships, workplace relationships, or learning to say “no” without guilt, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you walk in love while honoring the healthy boundaries God calls us to establish.

Join Barbie, Therese, and Traci for a conversation that reminds us that protecting your God-given purpose is not unloving, it’s wise stewardship.

This episode is proudly sponsored by The BrickFolio Podcast. 

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Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Does personal growth have an expiration date, or are we meant to keep becoming throughout every season of life?

In Episode 46 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Traci Lee, and Therese explore what it truly means to continue growing as an adult. While we often associate self-discovery with our teenage years or the beginning of our careers, life’s greatest lessons often come much later. Through honest conversation, the hosts discuss how our experiences, relationships, setbacks, faith, and purpose continue to shape who we are, no matter our age.

Whether you’re navigating a career change, raising a family, rediscovering yourself after hardship, or simply wondering what comes next, this episode is a reminder that growth is not limited by age. Becoming is a lifelong journey.

This episode is proudly sponsored by the BrickFolio Podcast.

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Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Setting boundaries isn’t unloving, it’s often an act of faithful stewardship.

In Episode 45 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian life: boundaries. Does following Christ mean always saying “yes”? Is protecting your peace selfish? How do you love others well without allowing yourself to be repeatedly hurt or taken advantage of?

Through an honest, faith-centered conversation, the hosts explore the difference between grace and enabling, forgiveness and reconciliation, and compassion and unhealthy self-sacrifice. They discuss why healthy boundaries are not barriers to love, but tools that help us steward the relationships, responsibilities, and lives God has entrusted to us.

Whether you’re struggling with difficult family dynamics, friendships, workplace relationships, or learning to say “no” without guilt, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you walk in love while honoring the healthy boundaries God calls us to establish.

Join Barbie, Therese, and Traci for a conversation that reminds us that protecting your God-given purpose is not unloving, it’s wise stewardship.

This episode is proudly sponsored by The BrickFolio Podcast. 

https://linktr.ee/BrickFolioPod

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

On Episode 44 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel tackle a question many people wrestle with but rarely talk about honestly: How do I know if I’ve truly forgiven someone?

We often say the words “I forgive you,” but the emotional weight of hurt, betrayal, or disappointment can linger long after those words are spoken. So what does real forgiveness actually look like? And how can we tell the difference between simply saying we’ve forgiven someone and truly releasing the hurt?

Joining the conversation is Gary Maze, Director of Church Relations at French Camp Academy. Together, Barbie, Therese, and Gary explore the heart of forgiveness, what faith teaches about letting go, and why forgiveness is often more of a process than a single moment. They discuss the tension between remembering what happened and choosing to move forward, as well as the freedom that can come when forgiveness becomes genuine.

This episode offers thoughtful insight for anyone navigating difficult relationships, personal healing, or the challenge of extending grace when it feels nearly impossible.

This episode is graciously made possible by Integrity Restorations Tub and Shower Refinishing, proudly serving the Jackson metro area for 23 years. Call / text 601-672-6591 or visit www.TUBGUY.org for your free virtual estimate!

This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

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On Episode 43 of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett and Therese Apel dive into a conversation that hits close to home for many people who have ever been part of a church community. Churches are made up of people, and people are imperfect. So what happens when those imperfections show up inside an organization that is supposed to reflect grace, faith, and unity?

Today’s guest, Gary Maze, Director of Church Relations at French Camp Academy, joins the conversation to unpack the realities of human behavior inside church life. Together, they explore why conflict, misunderstanding, and broken expectations often surface in faith communities, how those dynamics impact the health of a church organization, and what it really means to pursue grace in the middle of imperfect situations.

This honest and thoughtful discussion looks at the tension between the ideals of the church and the realities of human nature. Whether you have spent decades in church leadership, attend every Sunday, or have stepped away because of hurt, this episode offers insight, perspective, and a reminder that faith communities are ultimately made up of people still learning how to love, forgive, and grow.

This episode is graciously made possible by Integrity Restorations Tub and Shower Refinishing, proudly serving the Jackson metro area for 23 years. Call / text 601-672-6591 or visit www.TUBGUY.org for your free virtual estimate!

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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Ever feel like everyone else is ahead of you?

Like you missed your moment, took a wrong turn, or somehow ended up in the “waiting room” of life while everyone else is moving forward?

In this episode of Y’all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee have an honest, heart level conversation about the truth we often forget, every phase of life carries an assignment.

The mountaintops.

The messy middle.

The quiet seasons that feel unseen.

All of it matters.

Together, they unpack what it means to trust God when you feel behind, overlooked, or forgotten, and wrestle with the question so many of us ask but rarely say out loud, does God’s faithfulness depend on the season we’re in?

You’ll hear stories, laughter, perspective shifts, and the gentle reminder that maybe you’re not behind at all. Maybe God is doing deeper work than you can see.

If you’re in a season of waiting, rebuilding, starting over, or simply wondering what’s next, this conversation will feel like three friends sitting across the table saying, “Y’all… you’re going to be okay.”

Because God hasn’t forgotten you. Not for a second. 

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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.