Saved And Strong Podcast

Speaking Up for Children: Carrie Watts' Journey from Trauma to Advocacy What happens when a survivor refuses to let pain have the final word? In this powerful solo episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts shares her personal journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to becoming an advocate for child protection, trauma recovery, and healing through faith. With honesty, compassion, and conviction, Carrie explores why so many survivors remain silent, how trauma impacts a lifetime, and w

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your calling isn't the world around you, but the ceiling you've believed was above you? In this powerful episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes Kristi Harrison, founder of the Ceiling Breakers Summit, for a conversation about courageous leadership, personal growth, and becoming the person God created you to be. Kristi is a speaker, entrepreneur, holistic health practitioner, identity and breakthrough coach. She lives a true ceil

🎙️ Saved and Strong Podcast | Episode: R.T. Ward – The Story Behind Prophecy Changer What if the greatest battle isn't against an enemy—but against believing the lies about who you are? In this inspiring episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes author Rose "R.T." Ward to discuss her powerful new novel, Prophecy Changer, the first book in the Siloas Trilogy. More than an epic fantasy adventure, Prophecy Changer is a redemptive story that explores identity, trauma, forgiveness, purpose

June is Brain Health Month: Alzheimer’s Awareness, Caregiving, and Hope with the Mississippi Alzheimer’s Association June is Brain Health Month, and this episode of Saved and Strong is both personal and practical. Carrie Watts is joined by Kendall Boulton of the Alzheimer's Association and her sister Bobbi Ford for a conversation about Alzheimer’s awareness, caregiving, brain health, and their family’s journey caring for their mother, Jody Nelson. Kendall shares about the work of the Mississip

What do you do when the child you love is struggling with an eating disorder—and you feel helpless, afraid, and completely alone? In this heartfelt episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts sits down with author, certified mental health coach, and fellow parent Jennifer Hope Longenecker to discuss her powerful new book, Held in the Dark: A Guide for Parents Walking Alongside Adolescents with Eating Disorders to be released August, 2026. Join Jennifer's email newsletter for updates on her b

Grief is rarely neat, predictable, or easy to navigate. In this heartfelt episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes author, storyteller, and pediatric nurse practitioner Jackie M. Baker for an honest conversation about loss, faith, and finding hope in life's most difficult moments. Jackie's debut book, Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide, was written to walk alongside mothers facing one of life's deepest sorrows. Through compassionate reflection, pe