Episodes

Reach Back to Grow Forward: Seeing the Complete Picture Welcome to the final day of the HEALING Method on the Saved and Strong podcast! Today, Carrie Watts brings together the final two steps of this seven-part healing journey: N — Nurture Your Inner Child G — Grow Forward with God What if the little girl you once were still needs to hear the words no one spoke to her? Maybe she needed someone to protect her, believe her, encourage her, or simply tell her she was loved. For women who expe...

Saved and Strong Podcast | Hosted by Carrie Watts, RN, BSN Welcome to Day 4 of The Healing Method! Today, we're combining two powerful steps in the healing journey: L — Listen to Wise Counsel I — Invite God Into Your Healing In this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts shares her personal experience with childhood trauma, counseling, and discovering that healing involves more than just our physical and emotional well-being. Our spiritual health matters, too. As a nurse, author, and sur...

You Matter, Too! What happens when the little girl whose needs were ignored becomes the woman who takes care of everyone else? Welcome to Day 3 of The Healing Method: Healing from Hard Things, a FREE seven-part, faith-centered series with author, registered nurse, and Saved and Strong podcast host Carrie Watts. Today, we're focusing on the letter A — Acknowledge Your Needs. For many women, especially those who experienced childhood trauma or abuse, recognizing and expressing personal needs c...

What if expressing your feelings is one of the most important steps toward healing? Welcome to Day 2 of The Healing Method: Healing from Hard Things, a FREE seven-part, faith-centered series with author, registered nurse, and Saved and Strong podcast host Carrie Watts. Today, we're focusing on the letter E — Express Your Feelings, with an important reminder from Colossians 3:2: "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (NIV) We all have emotions, but how we express them matter...

What if the first step toward healing isn't forgetting your past, but honoring your story? Welcome to Day 1 of The Healing Method: Healing from Hard Things, a FREE 7-part, faith-centered course with author, registered nurse, and Saved and Strong podcast host Carrie Watts. If you've read Crisis of Faith or are anticipating the release of Hope Rising, you may recognize pieces of your own story in the lives of these fictional characters. Perhaps you've experienced childhood trauma, betrayal, grie...

What happens when God calls you to share something deeply personal with the world? On this episode of Saved & Strong, host Carrie Watts welcomes artist and author Mac Meckley to discuss the release of Adored, a beautifully expressive novel written in verse that explores motherhood, creativity, identity, and the voices that shape how we see ourselves. Mac shares the journey from painting to publishing, revealing the excitement, vulnerability, and unexpected blessings that come with releasing a ...

Who Are You, Really? Finding Identity Through Fantasy with Trinity Martell What if a fantasy story about mysterious lands, broken identities, family, and the battle between good and evil could point us toward something very real—who we were created to be? In this episode of the Saved & Strong Podcast, Carrie Watts sits down with Christian fantasy and speculative fiction author Trinity Martell to talk about her debut young adult novel, She Comes from Marai. Trinity’s journey to publication beg...

🎙️ On this episode of the Saved and Strong Podcast, Carrie Watts sits down with author Valerie Carr to talk about faith, doubt, obedience, and the incredible feeling of finally holding your first published book in your hands. 📖💛 Valerie’s debut novel, Sun Shining on the Porch Swing, is more than a story. ☀️ It’s the result of following a nudge, trusting God with the process 🙏, and writing a book that welcomes readers into conversations about faith without feeling forced or preachy. 📚 The Joy o...

💛 Can joy and suffering exist at the same time? Grab your tissues! On this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts sits down with Melissa Winters, host of the Joy in Suffering Podcast, for an honest conversation about faith, chronic illness, grief, healing, and discovering purpose in the places we never would have chosen. 🙏 Melissa knows what it means to walk through seasons that test your faith. At just twelve years old, a near-death experience profoundly impacted her understanding of God. ...

What if the part of your story you’ve tried hardest to hide is the very place God wants to bring healing—and eventually use for His glory? In this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts sits down with author and speaker Lesley Swanson for a powerful and grace-filled conversation about abortion, shame, forgiveness, obedience, and the freedom that comes when we stop hiding our scars. Lesley shares her personal story of abortion and the healing journey that eventually led her to write Secret S...

Brittany Poppe: Healing and Hope After Abortion A conversation on faith, motherhood, and the power of community. In this heartfelt episode, Carrie Watts sits down with Brittany Poppe, a passionate advocate for women who have experienced abortion. Brittany shares her transformative journey of healing and faith, emphasizing the importance of community and support in overcoming past traumas. Brittany opens up about her upbringing in a Christian home and the loss of her father, which led her to a...

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...

Have you ever opened your Bible and wondered, Am I doing this right? On this episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts welcomes Angie Baughman, Bible teacher, creator of The Step By Step Bible Study Method, host of the Understand Your Bible Podcast, and founder of Steady On Ministries, for an encouraging conversation about learning to study God's Word with confidence. Many women love the Bible but feel intimidated when it comes to reading and understanding Scripture on their own. They depe...

Top favorite Saved and Strong Podcast here > I’m joined by the hilarious, faith-filled, and joyfully authentic Frannie Foltz! 💛 Frannie is a Christian author, speaker, podcast host, and encourager on a mission to help women stop performing and start PURPOSEFULLY shining. 🌟 In this powerful and laughter-filled conversation, we talk about: ✨ Discovering your God-given gifts ✨ Trading confusion for clarity ✨ Living boldly in your calling ✨ Showing up online authentically ✨ Why humor and holi...

🎙️ Saved and Strong Podcast with Carrie Watts On this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes Bonnie Shue McDonald for a powerful conversation about healing, hope, and rebuilding life after trauma. 📘 As the author of Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma, Bonnie shares her heart and wisdom on what it means to stand strong when life shakes the ground beneath you. Trauma can leave us feeling broken, uncertain, and simply trying to survive—but healing is possible, and resilience can...

🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com All links: https://www.link.me/carriewattswrites Intagram @carriewattswrites Facebook: Saved and Strong Podcast 💬 Want to go deeper? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and finally tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. email: carrie@carriewatts.com Contact Trey Carroll for your student's career direction at https://www.nextestadvange.com On this episode of Saved and...

🎙️ Saved and Strong Podcast | Featuring Holly Compton 🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com Follow Carrie Saved and Strong Podcast on Facebook Intagram @carriewattswrites 💬 Want to go deeper? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and finally tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. email: carrie@carriewatts.com Contact Trey Carroll for your student's career direction at https://www.nextestadvange.com On t...

More about the Host, Carrie Watts Carrie’s Website and links: https://link.me/carriewattswrites Free Resource: S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://Stan.shop/carriewattswrites Let's walk this writing journey together: Email Carrie: carrie@carriewatts.com More about our sponsor https://nextestadvantage.com Email Owner and Birkman Consultant, Trey Carroll: tcarroll@nextestadvantantage.com On to the show! On this episode of Saved and Strong, author Charlsie Estess shares how her unexpected transi...

Carrie’s Website and links: https://link.me/carriewattswrites Free Resource: S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://Stan.shop/carriewattswrites Let's walk this writing journey together: Email Carrie: carrie@carriewatts.com More about our sponsor https://nextestadvantage.com Email Owner and Birkman Consultant, Trey Carroll: tcarroll@nextestadvantantage.com In this heartfelt interview, Melody Fields shares her personal journey through depression and overwhelm, how her faith helped her find healing...