Episodes

Dec. 10, 2025

Mac Meckley, Artist and Author of her debut novel, Adored, to be rele…

In this powerful episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with artist, wife, and mom Mac Meckley to talk about her debut novel, Adored , to be released in 2026. Her story is full of faith, marriage...

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Nov. 28, 2025

#45 Erin Ulerich - Author, Speaker, and Founder of The Space to Creat…

In Episode 45 of the Saved and Strong Podcast , Carrie talks with Erin Ulerich, a writer and speaker from French Camp, Mississippi, who helps believers connect with Christ in their everyday lives and make room for the words G...

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Nov. 26, 2025

#44: Hope H. Dover, Author of Seeking Hope, Finding Joy: Living Abund…

In this powerful episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts sits down with author Hope H. Dover to talk about grief, healing, and how God brings beauty from the deepest pain. Hope shares her tender yet transformative story of ...

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Nov. 18, 2025

#43: Kelsey Decker of Morning Glory Global, Ministry to Women Who ar…

In this powerful episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie sits down with Kelsey Decker, founder of Morning Glory Global, a survivor-led nonprofit that “disrupts the darkness” of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking by restoring...

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Nov. 10, 2025

#42 Dr. Zoe Shaw, author of Stronger in the Difficult Places

Guest: Dr. Zoe Shaw — Author of Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame In this powerful interview, Carrie Watts sits down with Dr. Zoe Shaw — licensed psychotherapis...

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Nov. 4, 2025

#41 Glynae Deschene: Author of Journey to the Sunset

Glynae Loy Deschene is author or her debut novel, Journey to the Sunset . Learn more about Glynae and her debut novel at glynaedeschene.com Purchase Journey to the Sunset at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, or sho...

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Oct. 31, 2025

Renee Yates, owner of overflowhoneyco.com and auther of her debut chi…

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Saved & Strong Podcast ! Today, Carrie sits down with Renee Yates, founder of Overflow Honey Co. in Florence, Mississippi — where faith and sweetness overflow to all your bee keeping needs. In thi...

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Oct. 23, 2025

Saved and Strong: Episode 39 with Josie Muterspaw, Founder of Shine H…

In this inspiring episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts talks with Josie Muterspaw, founder of Shine Healing Ministries, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping women heal from trauma, rediscover their worth...

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Oct. 15, 2025

Saved & Strong — Episode 38: Bishop Barlow: Executive Director at Kno…

In Episode 38 of Saved & Strong , host Carrie Watts welcomes Bishop Barlow — Founder and CEO of Know Ministries, author, and organizational leader passionate about empowering the next generation. Bishop Barlow loves ministeri...

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Oct. 9, 2025

The Saved and Strong Podcast: Episode 37 with guest Melissa Rod, auth…

Saved and Strong Podcast – Episode 37: The Daddy Files In this heartfelt episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast , host Carrie Watts engages in a candid conversation with author and speaker Melissa Jean Rod. They explore Meli...

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Oct. 2, 2025

Episode 36: Mary Rooney Armand – Uniquely Made: Understanding and Emb…

Episode 36: Mary Rooney Armand – Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ In this episode of Saved and Strong , host Carrie Watts talks with Mary Rooney Armand, author, speaker, and creator of Butter...

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Sept. 26, 2025

The Heart of Sean of the South

The Saved and Strong Podcast welcomes Sean Dietrich, better known as Sean of the South , he's an author, humorist, and storyteller who captures the heart of the South in his words. In this episode, Sean’s humility shines as h...

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Sept. 19, 2025

Episode 34: From College Halls to Spiritual Calls with Carrie Burge

Join us on this inspiring episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast as we welcome Carrie Burge, host of Chewing on the Cud Podcast . Listen to her powerful testimony of faith as she shares her Saved and Strong story. Carrie is ...

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Sept. 17, 2025

Episode 33: Anna Leah Jolly – Miss Mississippi 2025

From a Ukrainian orphanage to the Miss Mississippi crown, Anna Leah Jolly’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and hope. Adopted at age 11 into a Mississippi family, Anna Leah discovered both her love of dance and her Go...

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Sept. 14, 2025

Episode 32: Woven for His Purpose – Embracing God’s Unconditional Lov…

In this inspiring episode of the Saved and Strong podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with Erna Boehs, author of Woven for His Purpose: Embracing the Gift of Unconditional Love God Has for You . Erna shares her heartfelt jou...

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Aug. 26, 2025

Episode 30: From Nowhere to Now Here – Healing After Trauma with Ange…

In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of the Saved and Strong podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with Angelé Morris, a licensed professional clinical counselor (MS, LPCC) in North Dakota and author of Nowhere (Now Here)...

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Aug. 15, 2025

Saved and Strong - Episode 29: Finding God in the Ordinary with Haley…

Join Carrie Watts on Saved and Strong as she sits down with Haley V. Craft, author, lifelong learner, and follower of Jesus, to explore how God’s fingerprints show up in the everyday moments of life. Haley shares her heart fo...

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Aug. 7, 2025

Episode 28: Pam Pegram, a Leadership & Personal Growth Coach.

Carrie welcomes Pam Pegram, a Leadership & Personal Growth Coach, author, speaker, podcaster, and mentor who empowers Christian women to rise into their God‑given calling. With over 25 years of experience as a Leader of Lead...

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Aug. 1, 2025

Episode 27: Amber J. Parker's Journey with Suicidality, PTSD, and Hope

Carrie Watts, Saved and Strong Podcast Host, is also an author and a speaker. See carriewatts.com for a press kit and more information about her debut novel, Crisis of Faith . Connect with Carrie or find out more about Hope W...

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July 23, 2025

Episode 26 | Saved and Strong Podcast: Living Perfectly Loved: A Jour…

Kelly Ann Snyder is a Christian writer, speaker, and teacher passionate about helping others live free from fear and full of joy, secure in God’s perfect love. Grateful to God for rescuing her from fear, she started a blog, l...

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July 11, 2025

Episode 25 | Shay Greenwood — Faith, Family, and Miraculous Healing

In this inspiring episode of the Saved and Strong podcast, host Carrie Watts welcomes Shay Greenwood—a powerful voice of encouragement, Certified Kingdom Life Coach, homeschool mom of five, and co-author of the memoir If Love...

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July 8, 2025

Episode 24 | Empowering the Next Generation: Financial Literacy, Fait…

In this inspiring episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with Sylvia McNeil—educator, author, intercessor, and founder of Precious Children’s Mobile Mission in Jackson, Mississippi. For over 15 y...

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June 28, 2025

Overcoming Goliaths — Jesslyn McCutcheon’s Journey from Bipolar Battl…

Saved and Strong host, Carrie Watts, welcomes guest Jesslyn McCutcheon. Jesslyn's memoir, Fighting Goliath: Slaying the Giant of Bipolar Disorder , and her nonprofit ministry, Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness, are dedicate...

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June 27, 2025

Kim Patton – Author, Speaker & Podcast Host

The Saved and Strong Podcast welcomes Kim Patton, As a busy adoptive and foster mama living in North Carolina with her husband, Kevin, and their two daughters, Eden and Shiloh, she’s also an author, speaker, and podcast host....

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