Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to my writer friend, Carolyn Knefely. Carolyn has an impressive resume of extremely diverse …
The Podcast
Real Conversations with Real Families

I believe we have the power to change the world, but we must start in our own homes. Building godly homes is a holy calling to pursue in order to make a real difference. Join me each week as I interview guests who’ve faced challenges in their own home life and have come through with inspiring stories of hope. Let these conversations help you navigate the struggles you face in your own home so you can keep building strong.
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LATEST EPISODES

How Adeline St. John Found Her Dad’s Biological Father
This week I'm interviewing a delightful guest from merry old England, Adeline St. John. Adeline and I met in 2016 when she reached out to me via Messenger and told me she was my husband's cousin. She shares how her dad found out at the age of 12 his father wasn't who his mom had always told him he was and the 60 year journey of dead-end leads that finally paid off and led to the confirmation that he'd finally found his real father. Their story highlights the importance of knowing our family history and legacy in order for us to have a real sense of belonging.
Overcoming Alcoholism to Restore a Marriage Part 2 with Donavan and Lavonna Garrett
Today we’re returning to the emotional story of Donavan and Lavonna Garrett whose marriage seemed doomed due to Donavan’s alcohol …
Overcoming Alcoholism to Restore a Marriage Part 1 with Donavan and Lavonna Garrett
This week’s guests are special friends of our family, Donavan and Lavonna Garrett. I’m so humbled by their willingness to share the hard story of Lavonna’s loss of her parents and only sibling to cancer, their years dealing with 13 miscarriages, and their painful struggle through Donavan’s alcohol abuse. It’s an incredible story of hope, forgiveness and healing.
Fun and Meaningful Christmas Traditions with Jennifer Deese
Today I’m excited to introduce you to my newest friend, Jennifer Deese. Because Jennifer loves Christmas and all of the holiday traditions that go with it, I invited her to share some of her favorite traditions that we hope you’ll want to add to your own this year. She’s been through some tough times in her life, which is why these long-standing traditions are even more dear to her and her family. They provided stability for her kids during those difficult years. I know you’ll be blessed by our conversation.
The Importance of Strong Friendships with Julie Bagwell and Frieda Younts
My guests for this first podcast episode are my two very best friends, Julie Bagwell and Frieda Younts. We’ve been friends for 26 years! Over time we’ve experienced lots of ups and downs but have remained close through it all. How did we do it? By being honest and real with each other, for one thing, but mostly by building our friendship on the foundation of Jesus Christ. In this episode we talk about how hurts and jealousy, especially in a group with three friends, can be easy to fall into. But instead of letting them fester we bring it out in the open and talk about these things in the spirit of love. A friendship is work, but it’s so worth the reward.