Join me as I chat with Jacqueline, a survivor of the sex industry. Today, Jacqueline so bravely shares her testimony of her life in the sex trade, how she made it out, and what God has done in and through her on the other side. Jacqueline is not only a survivor, but she is now an advocator for those who have walked this road and those who are still in exploitation.  LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED: This episode contains sensitive content related to sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We advise listeners be over the age of 13.    RESOURCES ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Organizations: a21 campaign | Treasures | Hookers for Jesus | Polaris Project | Children of the Night Documentaries: Nefarious: Merchant of Souls (faith based) | I Am Jane Doe  Reads: Scars & Stilletos | Trophy of Grace (Both faith based) Stats: Here | Here | and Here   WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? 1. Pray. Seek God on how you can get involved. Maybe it is through serving with an organization. Maybe it is giving financially or with your time. Maybe it is being a prayer warrior and partner with others in your community. There are so many ways to be involved! 2. Educate yourself & others! Have the discussion with your family, friends, and co workers. Know the signs and how to report.  3. Give. Find an organization that is on the ground and give! Whether that is financially, donations, or giving of your time, your gifts, your skills .. whatever it may be, there are plenty of ways for you to give! 

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15 | Jacqueline

Join me as I chat with my friend, Betsy Haddox!  Betsy is the author of over 15 novels and novellas. As a divorce and single mama survivor, Betsy has a deep rooted passion to seeing women restored in Christ. Today, Betsy speaks on healing from the trauma of divorce, navigating life as a single parent, and how Jesus restored and returned everything that was lost to the fullest. Betsy speaks with peace, passion, and courage as she shares her story. I hope your heart is encouraged today!    Episode Mentions:  Read: Wild at Heart | Captivating Connect with Betsy here and here and here  Reads from Betsy: Love Arrives in Pieces | The Key to Love    Other reads mentioned: The Story of With | Chaos Can't  Pop culture references: Cadbury Eggs | Ice Ice Baby

14 | Betsy Haddox

Get ready to laugh today as I chat with my soul sista, Peri Reed (but just wait until you hear her full name). Peri oozes joy because she knows what it is like to go through the fire and come out on the other side without even smelling of smoke. Today she shares her testimony of losing her father at a young age and how that changed the trajectory of her choices and her lifestyle well into her adult years. She speaks on the detrimental effects of abuse and trauma, the power of healing through Jesus Christ and, of course ... the Twilight Saga.  

13 | Peri Reed

In this episode, I have a conversation with my SISTER. And when I say "sister", I don't mean a best friend that I consider a sister. I mean that we share actual DNA. Rachel shares today about a tragic ATV accident that changed the course of her life. She speaks from all aspects of her experience: from the physical challenges to the emotional and mental hurdles to the spiritual battle that took place. Rachel was told by doctors that she would have permanent physical and mental complications from the accident but God had another agenda. Rachel stands on this side of her experience with no complications and an incredible testimony of healing and faith. Obviously I am biased but I think she is top-notch. 

12 | Rachel Searcy

For this episode, I chat with my sister from another mister, Shera Dye. She discusses her experiences with abandonment from an early age, surviving a miscarriage in her late teens, and a car accident that should have taken her life but, instead, led her back to Jesus. By a miracle of God, she not only survived but she THRIVED. She defied everything the doctors said would plague her for the rest of her life. And today, she shares her recovery journey physically, mentally, and spiritually.  BOOKS:Beyond Awkward Side Hugs by Bronwyn LeaAmerica's Expiration Date by Cal ThomasEnter Wild by Carlos Whittaker  Connect with Shera! IG: sheradyeFB: Shera Dye 

11 | Shera Dye

This week, I sit with my enneagram wizard and oily lover, Holly, as she shares her journey of grieving the loss of her mother to a brain tumor at the young age of 11. She discusses how God has continuously shown Himself faithful throughout her adolescence, young adulthood, and now becoming a mother herself. Her walk with grief has not been a light one, but Holly stands on this side of the road with a joy and fullness of life that is breathtaking. Books:Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne StabileBecoming Us by Beth & Jeff McCord  Podcasts: Typology with Ian Morgan Cron  Connect with Holly!IG: essentiallyholls // hollsmeyer // popballoons_shvFB: Holly Meyer  

10 | Holly Meyer

We are celebrating ONE YEAR of Get Up Girl!! What a year it has been. And we could not be more thrilled for the guest of the one year birthday episode. For this extra special chat, I sit with my favorite Puerto Rican Princess, Ms. Liz.Known to many as a mother, a prayer warrior, a friend, a safe place, and a spicy mamasita, Ms. Liz discusses her life story not from the standpoint of a victim, but from the perspective of a warrior. As a survivor of sexual abuse, drug addiction, abortion recovery, and devastating loss, she shares her life story from someone who has weathered the storm but found a love greater than life on the other side. I have no doubt that her story and her faith will encourage you today.  EPISODE NOTES: BOOKS:Holiness, Truth and the Presence of God by Francis Frangipane The Fear of the Lord by John Bevere  COMMUNITY SERVICES:CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates - www.nationalcasagal.org

9 | Liz Rosado

Hey friends! In today's episode, I have a heart to heart with my dear friend, Nicole Dunn, as she unpacks her journey of intense hardship during pregnancy, multiple miscarriages, and the sting of loneliness and depression. This is a topic that I have found is not discussed often amongst women. The more conversations I have had, I continue to discover more "me too's" and "same, girl" responses. So why aren't we talking about this? Maybe it is because we don't want to revisit the wound. Maybe we are fearful of the shame we may feel if we voice our true thoughts. I'm sure the list is endless. But today, I wanted to bring these topics to the light. I wanted to discuss the hard things and find the freedom that Jesus brings us in those times! And Nicole is walking, breathing proof that Jesus shows up, heals, and restores everything that has been lost. I hope you find encouragement in Nicole's story today.DISCLAIMER: Some of the topics discussed are very heavy and may be triggering. If anything discussed here today triggers anxiety, pain, shame, etc. we encourage you to reach out to someone and talk it through. Please do not walk this road alone!  EPISODE NOTES:Books:1. Grace Over Perfection - Emily Ley2. What is the Bible - Rob Bell3. Garden City - John Mark Comer 4. Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer  Connect with Nicole! IG: n_i_c_o_l_e_d_u_n_n 

8 | Nicole Dunn

Well hey y'all! This is the FINAL episode of our COVID Chronicles Series and man, is this one a heavy hitter. Today, I chat with my sweet friend, Kathleen Jennings. Kathleen is a powerhouse. She is a wife, a mom of 2 littles, a boss, and she packs a mean punch when it gets down to it. Not to mention she can pull off being a brunette AND a blonde. I mean .. come on, y'all. Kathleen discusses her most recent journey with COVID-19 from giving birth to her second child in the middle of lockdown, to her husband testing positive for Coronavirus, to Kathleen testing positive, to her newborn testing positive. She walks us through their journey as a family as they all navigated this unknown territory AND she gets us fired up in our faith. You just wait until you hear how she went to battle for her daughter in prayer, worship, and with authority. I promise you will want to go run right through a wall!

COVID Chronicles #8 | Kathleen Jennings; Second time mama, first time pandemic

On today's episode, I chat with my gal pal Cat Troquille. Cat is a first time expecting mama and has been navigating pregnancy in the middle of this pandemic. She walks us through her battles, her fears, and her faith as she journeys this road during COVID - 19. She is a mighty fighter! To all the mamas out there, we raise a glass to YOU! 

COVID Chronicles #7 | Cat Troquille ; Expecting Mama

We are moving into episode 6 of 8 in our COVID Chronicles series and today I chat with Registered Nurse, Melissa Pannebaker. Melissa is not only a RN but she is currently working on a COVID floor at her hospital. She discusses her personal battle with fear when this pandemic hit and how she goes into work every single day with courage, faith, and peace for herself and her patients. Wow!! Melissa is also a grad student working towards becoming a nurse practitioner and serves on the worship team at her church. Her peaceful demeanor radiates a room and she brings the calm to any situation. I think you will sense that peace when listening to her today! Enjoy!  Connect with Melissa!IG: @mpannebaker FB: Melissa Pannebaker 

COVID Chronicles #6 | Melissa Pannebaker; Registered Nurse

We are over halfway through the COVID Chronicles mini-series and today I chat with my sweet sister gal, Rebekah Frazier. Rebekah is a second year medical student (impressive, right?!) and has a heart for serving the church. She is purely golden! I get to pick her brain on her perspective of COVID-19 from the medical standpoint and also how her faith mixes with her knowledge of science. Enjoy!  Connect with Rebekah!IG: rebekah_frazier FB: Rebekah Frazier 

COVID Chronicles #5 | Rebekah Frazier; Medical Student

Hey Friends and thank you for tuning in for Episode 4 of the COVID Chronicles. It feels like the world has been in quarantine for 46 weeks now, but we are getting news that things are slowly starting to reopen. Whether your state is still shut down or in Phase 1 of starting back up, we are still keeping our perspective focused on God! Today, I chat with friend, single mama, and business owner, Brittany Strickland. Brittany is a mighty powerhouse of faith and she packs a BIG. O. PUNCH. She discusses how COVID-19 has impacted her business and how she is storming the banks of all this unknown with a shield of faith. She is also a writer, a storyteller, AND just launched her own clothing line! I mean .. come on, y'all. We all need a little Brittany in our lives!  Connect with Brittany:website: www.brittelizabeth.comIG: @thebrittelizabethFB: Britt Elizabeth Photography

COVID Chronicles #4 | Brittany Strickland; Business Owner

For episode #3 of our COVID Chronicles series, I chat with my fellow blondie, Gracie Denison. Gracie is a senior in high school and is prepping for the big world of college that lies ahead. What an exciting time, right?! Except that Gracie has had to face some pretty big disappointments and discouragements as her senior year has come to a close because of COVID-19. Today, Gracie discusses how she is processing those let-downs that have unexpectedly come her way through the lens of her faith. She has such a sweet heart and calming spirit and I truly enjoyed learning from her today. I love that we can all learn from each other, no matter our age! 

COVID Chronicles #3 | Gracie Denison; Senior

Hey friends! And welcome to Episode 2 of the COVID Chronicles. The COVID chronicles are a mini series of short interview episodes with some faith filled gals that are bringing a different perspective to this COVID-19 pandemic. Today, I chat with my teacher chick Kelly Hanus. Kelly has been a teacher for 24 years and is also a wife and mom of 3. Kelly lives life LOUD and everything she does is done in joy. She discusses how she is leading her students and her family in this crisis from a "no fear" standpoint. I believe you will find some golden nuggets of wisdom from her today! Enjoy! 

COVID Chronicles #2 | Kelly Hanus; Teacher

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