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
31 episodes
Jamie Pettigrew: On addiction, recovery, and finding her worth in Christ
Jamie Pettigrew shares her journey from addiction and crime to serving women coming out of similar situations at Saving Grace Women’s Home in central Mississippi. If anyone you know is struggling with addiction and recovery, please listen and s...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:24
Casey Combest: On burnout, passing out, and pursuing mental health
From the outside, Casey Combest’s life was going great: His business was booming, he was an active Christian and father, and he was exercising regularly. Until he blacked out on April Fool’s Day 2024. Listen as Casey describes how he reached a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:26
Julie Whitehead: The diagnosis that changed my life
Author and mental health advocate Julie Whitehead shares her journey with bipolar disorder, how it nearly derailed her career, and how she was able to get back to writing and publish her first short story collection, “Hurricane Baby,” in August...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:30
Krista Woods: From dance to counseling + facing the unexpected
Krista Woods moved to Mississippi to become a dancer - or so she thought. Listen as she shares her journey from dance to Christian counseling, how her first pregnancy changed the direction of her counseling practice, and how Jesus has helped he...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:26
Casey Coston: What I learned from Ole Miss campus ministry
College campus minister Casey Coston's new book “Made Competent” details his own shortcomings and lessons learned during 15 years of ministry at Ole Miss. Casey talks about how God drew him to campus ministry, why he still loves it (he's at Uni...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:41
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 teach 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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