Where did 2025 go? Here we are at the end of one year and the beginning of another.  Between the Christmas concerts, shopping and parties Jody & Shawna will be setting aside time to reflect on 2025. They share what they do in that time...

If you don't have ___, is it even really Christmas? Jody & Shawna share the things on their Holiday Season Bucket List. What's on yours? Also, egg nog...yes? or no? But, have you tried it?!!!! 

Join Jody and Shawna for a heartwarming and practical conversation about navigating the often-overwhelming holiday season. Between the rush of Christmas shopping, endless holiday parties, and the ever-growing to-do list, finding moments of calm...

"Should I pray for myself?" Valerie asked. That's a great question! On this episode, Jody and Shawna share their thoughts and what scripture has to say about the biblical mandate—or lack thereof—for praying for ourselves. Join us as we explore ...

Do you ever feel unqualified to represent Jesus in your daily life? You're not alone! Many of us feel like showing the world who Christ is is a job reserved for pastors, missionaries, or church staff. We tend to disqualify ourselves, thinking, ...

Join Jody and Shawna for a candid conversation about Generosity—it's often harder than we think! In this episode, the sisters dive into their personal struggles, from the awkwardness of receiving kindness to the challenge of being truly generou...

Shawna gets anxious about hosting. Jody gets anxious about the clean up when it's all over. Maybe you feel anxious about relationships or buying gifts or unmet expectations. It's all very real. But also real...there is a God who loves you, and ...

In this episode, Jody and Shawna discuss the importance of thinking ahead about what you want the holidays to look like in order to have the experiences that matter most to you. They cover topics such as shopping, looking at Christmas lights, p...

Are you being a good steward of your time? Two minutes on social media can easily turn into 2 hours.  And on theflip side, we can book ourselves so tight we don't have time to toast a Poptart. Neither of these are good stewardship.  J...

Is your heart unsettled? Are the events of the world or YOUR world bringing anxiety? Jody and Shawna process what they are feeling during these times and how they are learning to fix and refix their gaze on the only place we're ultimately secur...

Is it spiritual or practical? That's the question Shawna's friend posed, and it sparked a fascinating conversation on this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk. Join Jody and Shawna as they delve into the nuanced interplay between the spiritual an...

There are times when we feel invisible and insignificant, but nothing could be further from the truth. God sees you. Jody and Shawna share their own experiences with feeling unseen as they reflect on the life of Hagar who prayed, “I have seen t...

What happens to you when you don’t get what you want when you want it? Or let me put it this way…Who do you become when you are uncomfortable? Jody shares how God has been revealing her desire for comfort and teaching her that she can do hard t...

We all have those moments, don't we? The ones where the mask slips, and the raw, unpolished version of ourselves is laid bare. It's in those moments of vulnerability that true connection can flourish, and the incredible, boundless love of God b...

“As long as______, I’m Good.” How would you fill in the blank? As long as I have… good cup of coffee...the love of my family…enough in the bank….??? We long for pleasure, love, security. But let’s be honest, it’s way more than a good cup of cof...

Every moment matters. Today matters. There are seasons, sometimes very long seasons, that feel like wasted time. Seasons of longing for what is to come. We get that. But what do we do about it? How do we live in it? Jody and Shawna wrestle that...

Is love even love if it isn’t expressed? We’re so glad that God didn’t just say He loves us. He showed us and shows us. Jody and Shawna have both experienced the love of God through real people in real tangible ways that moved them deeply. They...

Part 2: What is your life’s mission statement? Don’t have one yet? Perfect! Let’s work on it together. Jody shares a process you can walk through to discern what matters most to you and how you are meant to show up in the world. You ar...

Part 1: What is your life’s mission statement? Don’t have one yet? Perfect! Let’s work on it together. Jody shares a process you can walk through to discern what matters most to you and how you are meant to show up in the world. You ar...

Kids say the darnest things. Actually, adults can say some doozies as well. Shawna and Jody share stories of some shocking things others have said to them. But we’ve all said something we wish we hadn’t. Is there a way we can filter our words? ...

You want to see Jody and Shawna completely geek out? It is about to go down. We are talking about THE BIBLE, the verses that jump off the page and become a part of our hearts. What verses mean the most to you? We'd love to have you share them w...

How do we discern what our values actually are? Our life circumstances might show us, if we let them. Join us as we walk it out.

One of the greatest tools we have to spur us on to becoming who God created us to be is loving accountability. In this episode Jody and Shawna hold each other accountable by lovingly following up on things God spoke to them several...

As Jody watched her granddaughter struggle to learn to swim, others seemed to be okay with the struggle - knowing she was learning an important skill. Jody knew that too, but God created her with such empathy she wanted to rescue her granddaugh...

What is God doing if He’s not answering your prayers? Jody shares how God spoke to her when she got honest about the weight she felt as she waits on God. What He spoke to her changed the way she prayed. Also, Jody opens up about the th...