Oh My Word with Katie
"Oh My Word with Katie" is the show where we share stories of real-life Christianity - the good, the bad, and the "oh my word" - so you can find joy in your own walk with Christ. Hosted by Katie Eubanks Ginn, publisher and editor of Mississippi Christian Living magazine.
Episodes
26 episodes
Pastor Seth Brill: Making it through college with your faith intact
How can a college student graduate with their Christianity intact? Can they avoid a crisis of faith - or should they even try? If we never examine our beliefs, are they really genuine? Pastor Seth Brill discusses his thoughts with Katie. Share ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:28
Nicole Brown: Oh my word, you're an influencer!
Lifestyle influencer Nicole Brown of Lelia's Southern Charm shares why she launched her brand, how she met Jay Leno, how to make shopping fun - and how she finds her worth in Christ, not in an algorithm or dress size. Find Nicole at LeliasSouth...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:41
Kateri Gill: Marriage, ministry, and living in West Jackson
Lots of people donate to ministry - Kateri Gill and her husband live in it. Listen as Kateri shares why she and Levi make their home in West Jackson, how their organization helps the poor in healthy ways, and how she balances marriage, motherho...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:19
Bishop Barlow: Oh my word, where did my hair go?!
At 9 years old, Bishop Barlow (now 25) woke up to piles of hair on his pillow. Listen as he shares his journey with alopecia - plus why he started a nonprofit at 18, and what God has taught him about humility and confidence in Christ. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:10
Betty Hodge: Finding her calling, adoption, and avoiding burnout
Betty Hodge, director of programs at the Center for Pregnancy Choices in Jackson, MS, shares how God led her and her husband to adopt 3 girls after having multiple kids; how she went from “not liking women’s ministry” to serving women at the CP...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:53
Teresa Howell: We fell in love. Now what?
Advertising sales rep Teresa Howell fell in love and got married in her early 20s - then reality set in. She and her husband, Joey, quickly devolved from a married couple to "roommates," until finally they weren't even that anymore. Listen as T...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:47
Kari Thomas: What's work got to do with it?
Kari Thomas has worked at a police department, a pie shop, a pet shop, a trucking company, a car dealership, a news station, a university communications department ... and her calling has nothing (and everything) to do with those places. If you...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:59
Beth Bowman: Divorce, vulnerability, and laughing-gas prayers
Broadmoor Women's Minister Beth Bowman has been in some vulnerable situations - and not just at the dentist's office (though you won't want to miss her opening story). Beth shares how she finally learned to open up to trusted believers after he...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:09
Season 1 fave: Jennifer Adams on salvation and singleness
Show of hands: Who loves being single in their 30s in the Bible Belt? Singer-songwriter and choir teacher Jennifer Adams admits it's not easy, but she's learning to trust God and not worry - just like she did after being baptized for the fourth...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:39
Season 1 fave: Nicolet Bell on business, motherhood, and ministry
Nicolet Bell was stuffing gift bags at her mom's Merle Norman store as a child - so it's no surprise that she owns a business today. She's also a wife, mom, and ministry leader - but it didn't all happen at once, and it's still a balancing act!...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:18
Season 1 fave: Morgan Keup on why nobody is looking at you at the gym
Season 2 is coming January 2 - but for December, I'm republishing 4 of my favorite Season 1 episodes! Morgan Keup (pronounced "Koip," as I learned after pronouncing it wrong) is my favorite boot camp instructor at the Madison Healthple...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:25
Season 1 fave: Dan Hall on kicking folks out of prayer meeting
Through the month of December, as we gear up for Season 2 (starting in January!), I'm republishing 4 of my favorite episodes from Season 1. If you didn't listen to these episodes earlier, here's your chance! Dan Hall is a pastor an...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:52
Libbo Crosswhite: Why you should engage with your own story
Guidance counselor and psychology teacher Libbo Crosswhite has started every day this year with the question: "God, what are You trying to reach me?" But recently, He's responded with a question of His own: "Do you really trust Me?" Libbo share...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:47
Mandy Harkins: Anorexia, recovery, and God's faithfulness
Today, Mandy is a wife and mom with a successful career - but after her sophomore year of college, she had lost so much weight, it wasn't safe for her to drive her own car. She shares how she got into a perfectionist mindset, how she’s had to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:08
Jennifer Adams: Salvation and singleness
Singer-songwriter and choir teacher Jennifer Adams shares why she was baptized 4 times, what it's like being single in her 30s, and how both of those struggles have taught her to trust Jesus even more. BONUS: You can hear Jennifer's ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:21
Nicolet Bell: Finding her calling, sleepless nights, and her "dream come true"
Nicolet Bell is owner of a cosmetics store in Madison, Mississippi; COO of a Christian media network; podcast host; and author. She shares her journey from stuffing bags in her mom's Merle Norman store to balancing business and ministry - plus,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:37
Chris Fields: Faith, health, and why he's not a typical "PK"
Chris Fields shares how he learned his pastor was actually his dad, what he (Chris) did to get ahold of some tasty communion grape juice, and how God has weaved faith and fitness together in his life as head of H.E.A.L. Mississippi.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:46
Tom and Jana McDonnell: Their 7-year business crisis, mentorship and more
Tom and Jana share how a 7-year business crisis drew them closer to God - plus their biggest challenges in living out their calling, and why they love mentoring younger couples and entrepreneurs.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:20
Shay Greenwood: Oh my word, whose pregnancy test is THAT?
Wife, mother and entrepreneur Shay Greenwood shares how she discovered she was pregnant at 42; why she felt like she was dying last year; and how God used an unwed pregnant cousin to lead her to Jesus. Shay has a lot of "oh my word" stories, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:07
Dan Hall: Oh my word, get out of this prayer meeting!
Leadership coach and pastor Dan Hall shares why he once kicked 50 men out of a prayer meeting, how his leadership style went from controlling to “invitational,” and how he coaches leaders now - including Katie!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:43
Morgan Keup: On fitness, insecurities, and learning to laugh at yourself
Oh my word, it's Katie's favorite boot camp coach! Morgan is a fitness instructor and personal trainer at the Madison Healthplex Performance Center. She talks about laughing at herself, how parking-lot workouts led to a job, and how sharing her...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:45
Kenya Parks: On healing, love, and excellent customer service
Kenya Parks, Operations Director at Primos Cafe, discusses how she found God’s love and healing after childhood sexual assault, and how she shares that love with others by speaking, writing, and providing excellent customer service at Primos.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:42
Meredith Travelstead: A near-death accident and other Divine Appointments
Dr. Meredith Travelstead shares how her husband's fall from the roof 10 years ago - plus a series of other Divine Appointments - led her to start her own podcast. Plus, how 1,300 people got saved in the Jackson metro last fall, and how we...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:12
Marilyn Tinnin: Oh my word, you launched a magazine!
Mississippi Christian Living founder Marilyn Tinnin shares how she learned about deadlines at a VERY young age, why she started the magazine, why she didn't hide her divorce from readers, and what she's doing in "retirement." Hint: She's stayin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:31
Pastor Josh Braddy: Faith, mental health, and Master P
Pastor Josh Braddy of Broadmoor Baptist Church is my guest for this premiere episode! Josh shares how he came to terms with depression and anxiety, how he found a path forward - and what happened when he tried to ignore God's call at a Master P...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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