My Southern Godmother
My Southern Godmother is a cross-generational, faith-based podcast designed to help you navigate the ups and downs of life. Hosted by Debbie French (70-something) and Jena Dunay (30-something).
We'll learn what it looks like to walk with Jesus through all seasons of life - from those that have lived it. So if you’re feeling discouraged in this season. Or you’re looking for some encouragement. Or just some inspiration to re-engage your faith.
You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to My Southern Godmother.
Episodes
30 episodes
29. The Secret to Contentment (Even in Hard Seasons)
Ever wondered how Paul could say, “I’ve learned to be content in all circumstances”… while sitting in prison?This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I dig into what true biblical contentment really means....and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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33:25
REPLAY: Listen if You're Feeling Anxious
To be honest friends, Debbie and I had some scheduling issues and couldn't get out our new episode in time this week.BUT! We wanted to reshare one of our most popular episodes from the past year. This episode is r...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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35:26
28. What To Do With Unanswered Prayers
Have you ever felt like your prayers were just… bouncing off the ceiling?Same.This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I dive into the real talk of unanswered prayers: How we wrestle with them, what they re...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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34:09
27. How to Share the Gospel with Friends (Without it Being Awkward)
Have you ever wanted to tell someone about Jesus but didn’t know how to start?You’re not alone. I didn’t grow up knowing how to share my faith. I worried about saying the wrong thing… offending someone… or messing it up completely.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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31:30
26. Listen If You've Ever Hated Your Body
When I was in college, I thought about my body constantly.Am I pretty enough? Skinny enough? Worthy enough?For over a decade, I let those questions define how I saw myself and how I showed up in the world. The scale became my mirr...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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32:22
25. Yikes! Do I REALLY Need to Submit to My Husband?
Honestly, I hate the word submission. So I asked Debbie about it.In this week’s episode of My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I get into it. What does biblical submission actually look like in a healthy marriage? How does mutual ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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31:37
24. How to Forgive People Who Never Say Sorry
There’s a verse in Matthew that hit me like a ton of bricks:“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:15)I had to ask Debbie if that...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:40
23. The Most Embarrassing Way I’ve Judged Someone (And What It Taught Me)
I’m not proud of it - but I’ve judged people for things I had no business judging.And wouldn’t you know… it came right back around. 😬This week on My Southern Godmother, Debbie and I talk about the kind of judgment Jesus w...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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37:04
22. Listen If Someone's Comment from Years Ago Still Stings
We’ve all had something said to us that stuck.Sometimes it was life-giving.Other times? It became a label we’ve carried for years.This week on My Southern Godmother, Jena and Debbie talk about the power of words - how th...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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32:45
21. Safe, Seen & Loved: What Every Woman Needs to Hear
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that God actually loves us.We say it. We sing it. We know the verses. But deep down? Many of us still wrestle to believe it’s true—for us.This week on My Southern Godmot...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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31:17
20. Do You Need Help Believing in Jesus?
We believe a crazy thing. We believe that a man died on a cross to save us from our sins and then three days later he rose from the dead to conquer death. It's a crazy thing. But if we really believe that.......
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:42
19. What to Do When the Storms of Life Come
Are you in the middle of a hard time? Maybe it's financial uncertainty. A health crisis. Job loss. A friendship that feels beyond repair. Most times, we can't predict when the storms will arise, but we can prepare for how we will re...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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42:10
18. Our First Guest! Having Faith Amidst a Health Crisis
What an episode!We bring our first guest Southern Godmother on the podcast - Maria - to talk through her cancer journey and how the Lord was near through it all.Even if you aren't in the midst of a health crisis, this episode wil...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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39:15
17. How to Stop Feeling Shame About Your Past
It's really easy to sit in your past or worry about your future. On today's episode, we talk about removing shame and entering into the new things God has for your life. We also have a giggle about:"so...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:28
16. Listen if You Need a Reminder that God Cares for You
WE ARE BACK! After Jena took some time to welcome her son into the world, we are back and ready to share more encouraging stories of God's goodness. On today's episode:Jena shares Beckett's birth story...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:16
15. How to Host Without Stress This Christmas
Merry Christmas y'all! Thank you for joining us this year on the My Southern Godmother journey. In today's episode we talk about settling into the Christmas season and not getting wrapped up in all the pomp and circumstance, but ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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36:00
14. How to Make and Keep Friendships as an Adult
This episode is so practical. Jena and Debbie talk about the importance of female friendships, how to identify a good friend, and when it's time to reevaluate some relationships in your life. We also talk about Steel M...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:30
13. Do You Miss God's Presence Because You're in a Hurry?
Ever wonder if God is there? Like, does he really see YOU? Debbie asks a thoughtful question using the story of the Road to Emmaus that pushes back at this fear: "How many times do you sense the presence of Jesus, but you're in a h...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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34:55
12. Are You In a Hidden Season? Listen to This.
Did you ever play hide & seek when you were little?Debbie shares a story of hide & seek that will help you see God in a different light. Especially if you are in a season of "hiddenness", this episode will be encouraging, though...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:53
11. How to Figure Out God's Purpose for Your Life
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about getting out of the PEWS and into your PURPOSE. But what does that mean? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:40
10. What Does It Mean to Wait on God?
Waiting is hard. Maybe you're waiting on a job. Or good health news. Or a baby. Or a spouse. Or breakthrough in your marriage. Everybody is waiting on something.But, what does it mean to wait thou only on God? Debbie tells a story of wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:11
9. How to Read the Bible (Even if You Aren't a Theologian)
Anyone else feel intimidated by the Bible? Or maybe you've quit reading it altogether because it just feels so overwhelming. In today's episode, Debbie walks through how she reads the Bible and we discuss practical ways to walk through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:54
8. The #1 Reason Why Women Aren't Flourishing
If you feel like you're just going through the motions of life - this episode is for you. Debbie gives us a great framework for how to get out of the PEWS and into God's PURPOSE no matter how he has gifted you. You'll leave this ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:23
7. Listen to This if You're Feeling Anxious
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and weary? Do you feel like you are at capacity? As women, it's so easy to stretch ourselves beyond our limits - with kids, family, work, marriage, activities....you name it. We're a tired bunch!Jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:26