The Honest to Goodness Podcast

Episode 19: My Addiction to Pornography and Masturbation

Disclaimer: Adult content is discussed Episode 19: The one where Tessa shares her testimony. This is the most vulnerable conversation ever shared on our podcast. Tessa pulls on all of our heart strings as she brings to light, what was once in the dark-her powerful story on her past addiction to pornography and masterbation. We have been prayerful over this episode and believe her testimony is going to set so many women free from the enemy’s grip on sexual sin, shame, and isolation. If you are struggling or know someone who is, this conversation will blow you away with its heavy honesty and the Lord’s sweet redemption.

Episode 18 | Money

The Notorious B.I.G. said, “More money, more problems!” The Notorious J.C. said, “We cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 Money can easily become an idol, an obsession, and our purpose on this earth if we’re not committed to keeping our eyes on Jesus, our ultimate provider and giver of all good things. The podcast ladies get real and share their view on finances, powerful testimonies, and discuss how to steward money well on this earth. Society tells us to not talk about money publicly, but we disagree. We’re going there and hope this HONEST conversation encourages you today!

Episode 17 | Trial By Cancer

An example of what peace looks like in the midst of life’s scariest storms. From battling cancer at age 21, to enduring infertility, it’s been continuous hardship after hardship, yet overwhelming triumph in her short life. Macy sits with the Honest to Goodness podcast ladies and walks us through her journey. She explains who God was to her before life started life-ing and who He is to her now. If you’re in a tough season and asking, “Where are you, God?” This episode is a sweet reminder that He hasn’t left. That He is working all things out for your good and His glory.

Episode 16 | The Roman Soldier

Rebekah is taking us to CHURCH! Our trio’s bond began when we started exchanging voice messages in the mornings, sharing what the Lord has been teaching us through scripture, prayer, and experiences. We often call Rebekah the “glue” that holds us together, as she’s often the first to initiate our God-centered conversations and is known for her mini morning sermons. Today, we’re giving you a glimpse into our text message exchange, as she shares with ALL of us what the Lord is revealing to her, right now. You’re in for a real spiritual treat!

Episode 15: Esther's Beauty

If you like the taboo topics, you will want to lean in to this topic on vanity. If you cringed a bit, just imagine how uncomfortable Tessa and Nicole were discussing this “hidden” topic in Christianity. Haha The ladies discuss what their experiences have been with external beauty and how our looks can be detrimental to us and our relationship with Jesus, OR how they can be used to point people to Christ. As believers, modesty and humility are two themes stressed to us as women, but what does that look like in 2024? Is being “extra” okay? What lies surrounding vanity do we need to break off? Is beauty a gift from God? Another week of learning and growing together, friends! Let’s go!

Episode 14 | Social Media

Nicole did something she has never done before… She disconnected from social media for an extended period of time. Shocker, we know! After spending the last 5 years growing an e-commerce business, the Lord kept nudging her to “logout” and find real rest in Him. What did that look like? What did she learn? Was did she miss? What will it look like moving forward? Today, she and the girls discuss their relationships with social media-how they’ve fallen into the toxicity, but also how they’ve used their platforms to be mouthpieces for the Lord. Another day of honest discussion you won’t want to miss!

Episode 13: Rethinking School & Sports

It’s been a minute since the Honest To Goodness trio has been together! But today, they’re BACK and catching us up on all things life and what they’ve been up to this Summer! As the ladies prepare to send their kids back-to-school or perhaps back-to-HOMESCHOOL, you will want to hear how the Lord is leading them in new, unexpected directions! Fall also comes with sports and as moms of big and small athletes, these ladies want to be sure not to make sports culture an idol in their lives, as they’ve found it’s easy to do. How much is too much? Ahh so many questions they’re working through in motherhood. If you’re in a similar season you will find this episode extremely relatable!

Episode 12: Spiritual Mentors

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 There are many biblical examples of mentorship, but what does that look like in 2024? Rebekah and Nicole can attest, it looks like conversations over coffee, tears over lunch, and hundreds of voice messages consisting of questions, scripture, and more tears. You won’t want to miss today’s episode as Rebekah and Nicole walk us through their mentor/mentee relationship from the beginning to current. As their bond continues to grow, so does their faith in the Lord and their thirst for more of Him. This is Jesus’ heart, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 This is His invitation to mentor and be mentored.

Episode 11: Raising Godly Children

How do we raise children who love the Lord?! Rebekah is in a season of reaping the harvest of years of pouring into her children and is blessed to see the return on her investment, a family on fire for Jesus. Today is a special episode, as we have two guests joining Rebekah, her daughters, Avery and Evelyn. The three of them will answer all sorts of faith based questions that will provide us parents and our children with practical advice and encouragement. It’s the Q and A we’ve all been waiting for. Press play, now!

Episode 10: Waiting

Sick of WAITING?! Girl, same. God’s timing is PERFECT, but usually takes longer than we would like. It’s apparent that we all seem to be waiting on something and often shift from one season of delay to the next. Since we’re called to a life of full reliance on the Father and to trust His timing, how can we REST in the wait? There’s so much growth and intimacy in the long game of obedience, but walking it out isn’t always pretty. Tessa takes us to church today, as she shares the story of Hannah, while Rebekah and Nicole get vulnerable with what they’re currently waiting on and what God is teaching them in this season.