Episodes

How to Leave a Legacy of Love: Gwen Christeson's Guide to Legacy Love Letters
March 8, 2026

How to Leave a Legacy of Love: Gwen Christeson's Guide to Legacy Love…

Gwen Christeson's new book, Legacy Love Letters: How To Leave a Legacy Gift Of Love, Faith, Hope, and Gratitude can be purchased online where books are sold to include Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Walmart. This book is truly...

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From Stay-at-Home Mom to Faith-Driven Business Owner: Constance Shelby's Journey
March 3, 2026

From Stay-at-Home Mom to Faith-Driven Business Owner: Constance Shelb…

Constance Shelby, MS, RDN, LD, owner of Perfect Fit Nutrition, shares her inspiring journey from a stay-at-home mom to owning a successful online weight loss business rooted in faith. Discover practical strategies for balanci...

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Empowering Women: You're invited to the Worthy Woman Summit
Feb. 16, 2026

Empowering Women: You're invited to the Worthy Woman Summit

In a world where women strive for empowerment and support, the Worthy Woman Summit stands out as a beacon of hope and inspiration. In the latest episode of the Saved and Strong podcast, hosts Carrie Watts and Amy Ramsey delve...

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Dawn Ward, Author of From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Mom of Addicted Children
Jan. 31, 2026

Dawn Ward, Author of From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christ…

From Guilt to Grace: Hope for Christian Moms of Addicted In this powerful and compassionate episode of Saved and Strong , host Carrie Watts sits down with Dawn Ward, speaker, writer, Bible teacher, and founder of The Faith to...

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Sarah S. Brown, Author of Even the Ashes Bloom
Jan. 23, 2026

Sarah S. Brown, Author of Even the Ashes Bloom

Join us on this week’s Saved and Strong as we welcome Sarah S. Brown, Christian author, speaker, and encourager of women to find beauty in their broken places. Sarah’s debut book, Even the Ashes Bloom , invites readers into a...

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Author of The Dove Series, April Timms
Jan. 16, 2026

Author of The Dove Series, April Timms

In this powerful episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with author and licensed professional counselor April Timms for a hope-filled conversation about writer life, her new book in The Dove Seri...

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Courtney Courtney, a Faith Based Beauty Educator, Helping Busy Women Simplify Makeup with Truth
Jan. 10, 2026

Courtney Courtney, a Faith Based Beauty Educator, Helping Busy Women …

In this encouraging episode of the Saved and Strong podcast, host Carrie Watts sits down with beauty educator and faith-filled entrepreneur Courtney Johnson Courtney to talk about the powerful intersection of beauty, faith, c...

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Linda Erley, Author of Rainbow Over the Bayou: Jim Crow Through the Eyes of a White Girl
Dec. 30, 2025

Linda Erley, Author of Rainbow Over the Bayou: Jim Crow Through the E…

Linda Erley shares the moving redemptive facts behind the fiction in this emotional but spirit-filled episode of Saved and Strong. Linda admits, "This book chose me." as she shares the story behind the story of becoming a deb...

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Karen Bedells, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner shares her faith, family, and caring for others
Dec. 15, 2025

Karen Bedells, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner shares her faith, …

In this episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, Carrie Watts interviews Karen Bedells, who shares her inspiring faith journey, the challenges she faced, and her calling to nursing and wellness. Karen discusses her upcoming H...

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Mac Meckley, Artist and Author of her debut novel, Adored, to be released 2026
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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#45 Erin Ulerich - Author, Speaker, and Founder of The Space to Create Writing Retreat
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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#44: Hope H. Dover, Author of Seeking Hope, Finding Joy: Living Abundantly After Pregnancy Loss
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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#43:  Kelsey Decker of Morning Glory Global, Ministry to Women Who are Exploited for Sex
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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#42 Dr. Zoe Shaw, author of Stronger in the Difficult Places
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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#41 Glynae Deschene: Author of Journey to the Sunset
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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Renee Yates, owner of overflowhoneyco.com and auther of her debut children's book, The Grateful Bee
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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Saved and Strong: Episode 39 with Josie Muterspaw, Founder of Shine Healing Ministries
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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Saved & Strong — Episode 38: Bishop Barlow: Executive Director at Know Ministries
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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The Saved and Strong Podcast: Episode 37 with guest Melissa Rod, author of the Daddy Files
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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Episode 36: Mary Rooney Armand – Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ
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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The Heart of Sean of the South
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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Episode 34: From College Halls to Spiritual Calls with Carrie Burge
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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Episode 33: Anna Leah Jolly – Miss Mississippi 2025
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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Episode 32: Woven for His Purpose – Embracing God’s Unconditional Love with Erna Boehs
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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