Robin Payne shares her story of battling depression, anxiety, medication addiction, bipolar disorder, and the toll it took on her marriage, motherhood, and everyday life. From hiding her struggles behind closed doors to reaching a place where she could not even pray for herself, this episode is a real reminder that healing is possible and that asking for help is not weakness.

We also talk about breaking the stigma around mental health in the church, what it looks like to seek both spiritual and practical help, the power of accountability, restoration in marriage, and how God can redeem even the hardest seasons.

Madyson Bradshaw shares her story of walking through infertility, the heartbreak of unanswered prayers, and what it looked like to keep trusting God in the middle of the waiting. From doctor appointments and difficult diagnoses to surrender, healing, and ultimately the miracle of Hudson, this episode is a powerful reminder that God is still working even when we cannot see it. If you are in a season of waiting, grief, or wondering if God hears your prayers, this conversation will encourage your heart.

This week, Alexis and Abby sit down for a real and honest conversation about what it actually looked like when they first started walking with Jesus. From where to begin reading the Bible, to devotionals, worship music, marriage, love languages, habits, and the practical things that helped strengthen their faith, this episode feels like sitting across the table with friends.

Alexis also opens up about Greg reaching one year sober and the hope God can bring into situations that once felt impossible. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in your walk with Christ, unsure where to start, or stuck believing things could never change, this episode is for you.

This week on Praises in the Pod, Alexis sits down with Anisa Driggers. Anisa shares her story of growing up through family brokenness, abandonment and heartbreak while still being drawn to Jesus from a young age. She opens up about young marriage, divorce, deep wounds from her past and the struggles that nearly destroyed her future. Through counseling, community, surrender and the grace of God, Anisa experienced true healing and watched the Lord restore what once felt impossible.

Last week we heard from Lindsay Walker, and this week her husband Joey joins her as they share their story of faith, intentional dating, and building a marriage centered on Jesus. From one invite that changed everything to practical wisdom on boundaries, communication, and keeping Christ first, this episode is full of truth, laughter, and encouragement.

What happens when you grow up knowing all the right things about God… but don’t actually know Him?

In this episode, Lindsay Walker shares how a life that looked “perfect” on the outside was actually rooted in performance, people pleasing, and pressure. From surrendering her life to Jesus at just 10 years old, to walking through seasons of uncertainty, career changes, marriage, motherhood, and stepping into ministry, her story is a reminder that following God isn’t about checking boxes… it’s about relationship.

We talk about what it looks like to stop striving, trust God when things don’t make sense, and say yes even when the path feels unclear.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, overwhelmed by expectations, or questioned if you’re really walking with God… this one will meet you right where you are.

Rosa Bryant shares a powerful testimony of survival, redemption, and the undeniable hand of God on her life.

Born in one of the poorest regions of Peru, Rosa’s story begins in the middle of violence, fear, and brokenness. From nearly losing her life as a baby to growing up in a home marked by addiction and instability, her story could have gone in a completely different direction.

But God.

From a life-changing moment through a simple gift box to watching her father’s transformation and her family restored, Rosa’s story is a reminder that God sees, God pursues, and God redeems.

In this episode, Alexis and Abby are talking about what it really looks like to walk with God in everyday life. Not just what we say, but how we actually live it out when things get hard, confusing, and heavy.

We open up about real seasons, trusting God when it doesn’t make sense, and learning how to keep going even when you feel unseen. This is a reminder that following Jesus isn’t a one time decision, it’s something you choose daily.

If you’re in a season where you’re tired, questioning, or just trying to hold on, this one is for you. You’re not alone, and God is still working.