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The Beauty in Burnt Toast
The Beauty in Burnt Toast is a faith based podcast from North Alabama where real life and real conversations meet the grace of God.
Hosted by Jade and Courtney, the podcast brings together two different stages of life and honest conversations about faith, purpose, relationships, personal growth, and the messy middle most of us are living in.
Each episode explores what it looks like to follow God in everyday life. From navigating seasons of change and identity to wrestling with purpose, relationships, and the unexpected moments that shape who we become, nothing is off the table.
Recorded in North Alabama, The Beauty in Burnt Toast creates space for meaningful conversations, encouragement, and a little humor about the imperfect moments we all experience.
If you are looking for a Christian podcast about faith and real life, encouragement through difficult seasons, or honest conversations about purpose, growth, and navigating adulthood, you are in the right place.
Because sometimes the most beautiful stories start with a little burnt toast.
Episodes
37 episodes
Let Peace Decide
What if the answer you’ve been looking for isn’t louder… it’s calmer?In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade and Courtney talk about what it really means to let peace guide your decisions. So often we feel pressure to...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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48:26
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The Power of the Tongue
Words matter more than we often realize. In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade and Courtney talk about the power of the tongue and how the words we think and speak can shape our mindset, our faith, and the direction of our...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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39:34
The Table Just Got Bigger
In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast podcast, Jade shares an exciting update about the future of the show as Courtney officially joins as co host. What started as one microphone and a nudge to have honest conversations is growing into s...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:50
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The Season That Shapes Us: Navigating Friendship Through Change
The Season That Shapes Us: Navigating Friendship Through ChangeFriendships don’t always change because something went wrong. Often, they change because we grow.In this episode, Jade sits down with her friend Courtney Anders...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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57:55
Listening to Your Body: Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness | Episode 4 Finding My Way Back
In the final episode of our four part series Listening to Your Body Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness, Deborah shares what recovery truly looked like after explant surgery and how God faithfully walked her through the long road b...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:14
Listening to Your Body: Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness | Episode 3 The Explant
In Episode 3 of Listening to Your Body: Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness on The Beauty in Burnt Toast, we walk through the decision to move forward with explant surgery and what the weeks leading up to bre...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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48:56
Listening to Your Body: Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness | Episode 2 Learning to Speak Up
In Episode 2 of our four part series Listening to Your Body Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness, we focus on one of the most important and often overlooked parts of healthcare learning to advocate for yourself.Deborah Brooks share...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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34:02
Listening to Your Body: Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness | Episode 1 How I Learned to Care for Others
In this first episode of our four part series Listening to Your Body Deborah’s Story of Breast Implant Illness, we start at the beginning before the symptoms before the questions and before the diagnosis.Deborah Brooks shares her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:56
The Unhurried Project: Choosing Family First Without Losing Your Business
In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, we wrap up The Unhurried Project with a practical and hope filled conversation about choosing family first without sacrificing your calling.After exploring how constant hurry impacts mental h...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:40
He Chose to Fight for Us: Jaime’s Story of Mental Health, Mistakes, and Mercy
In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade sits down with Jaime Hatcher for an honest conversation about faith and mental health, ministry pressure, and the slow work of healing through God’s grace. Jaime shares what it was like navigat...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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54:31
The Unhurried Project: Finding Peace in a World That Won’t Slow Down
If your mind has been sprinting while your soul is begging for a nap, this episode is your permission to slow down. I’m joined by Dr. Jana Lovelace, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, executive coach, business owner, wife, mom, and unapologetic ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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49:51
When God Turns the Page: Infertility, Adoption, and God’s Full-Circle Restoration
In this episode, we sit down with Emily Williams to talk through a story only God could write. As a teenager, Emily became a mom and was sent away, forced to place her baby for adoption. Years later, she and her husband faced the heartbreak of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:57
When God Whispers: The Night Psalm 37 Found Me
Have you ever had God drop something on your heart so clearly that you couldn’t ignore it? In today’s episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, I’m sharing a moment that stopped me in my tracks, a dream where Psalm 37 was placed in my mind...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:36
No Dress Code at Dad’s House: Why God Isn’t Waiting for You to Get It Together Before You Come Home
In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade shares a heartfelt reminder that God doesn’t care about your Sunday outfit, He cares about your heart. Through Matthew 11:28 and 1 Samuel 16:7, she explores what it really means ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:42
When Comparison Kills Obedience
What happens when we say yes to God but then start looking around?In this solo episode, Jade opens up about how comparison can quietly sabotage obedience and how she’s learning to keep her eyes fixed on Jesus instead of what everyone els...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:30
From Controlling to Confident: The Real Power of a Surrendered Wife
Have you ever prayed for your spouse to change… only to realize God might be asking you to change first? In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast Podcast, I sit down with Vicki Stephenson, a local Relationship Coach in Decatur, AL, who shar...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:50
From Searching to Surrender: How God Rewrote Her Story and Restored Her Identity
In this episode of The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade sits down with Katie Amos to share a powerful Christian testimony of identity, surrender, and transformation. Katie once found herself in a same-sex relationship and preparing t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:30
Redeemed Rags: From Recovery to Revival
Jade sits down with Bridgette Henderson, creator of the faith-based clothing brand Redeemed Rags, to talk about redemption, authenticity, and sharing your story for God’s glory. This episode dives into how faith transforms failure...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:40
Why We Really Do Real Estate: People Over Property
We’re closing out the Real Estate Series with a conversation that’s less about contracts and closings—and more about purpose. I’m joined by Jessica and Kenyala as we unpack why we really chose real estate (and no, it wasn’t for flexible s...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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58:30
Confessions of a Home Inspector | Home Inspection Stories You Won’t Believe
What really happens during a home inspection? This week on The Beauty in Burnt Toast, Jade sits down with home inspector Josh Trotter for Confessions of a Home Inspector.From strange finds to funny moments on the j...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:02:03
The Real Reason Your Loan Got Denied (It’s You)
So your loan got denied—and no, it’s not always the bank’s fault. Sometimes the hard truth is… it’s you. In this episode, we break down the real (and often hilarious) reasons people sabotage their own mortgage dreams, from Amazon splurges...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:21
Addiction, Prison, Redemption: Clarissa Curbow’s Story
Clarissa Curbow’s journey is proof that no one is too far gone for God’s redemption. Once trapped in addiction and sentenced to prison, she hit rock bottom—but her story didn’t end there. Through faith in Christ, Clarissa found freedom, restora...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:12:34
Little Hearts, Big Conversations: Talking to Kids About Grief and Illness
How do you talk to your child about loss, grief, or a parent’s illness? It’s a question no parent wants to face—but it’s one of the most important conversations we can have with our kids.Our guest today is Kim O’Leary—a child life...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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49:34
The Battle No One Sees: Understanding Spiritual Warfare
So much of life’s struggle happens in places no one else can see. In this episode, Jade and Jamie sit down with Alisha Phillips to talk about the unseen battle of spiritual warfare—how it shows up in our daily lives, the ways it impacts o...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:46
Raising Team Players: Teaching Kids Respect & Purpose
What does it take to raise kids who respect others and live with purpose? In this episode, student minister, coach, and dad of five Leonard Morris shares how teamwork, sports, and faith can shape kids into strong leaders. With practical p...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:10