Southern Sisters Podcast

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Real talk. Real life. Real sisters. Real Southern. Join Meggan, Lindsay, Cortney, and Evey—four Southern sisters with 16 kids, 4 businesses, and a lifetime of stories to share. From navigating motherhood and building businesses to finding faith and embracing the beauty of imperfection, we’re here to laugh, cry, and keep it real. Each episode is packed with heartfelt conversations, hilarious moments, and practical insights to help women strive for balance in self-care, parenting, mindset, and faith. Whether you’re a busy mom, a business owner, or just someone looking for connection, you’ll feel right at home with us. So grab your favorite drink and pull up a seat—because the journey is better when we share it together. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday! Subscribe now and let’s do this together!

  1. 2h ago

    Episode 86: Gratitude and Grief: When Both Can Be True with Jodi Lee Nicholes

    Can you be grateful for your life and still grieve the parts that hurt? Absolutely. And maybe it's time we stopped believing that one cancels out the other. This week, Meggan sits down with author, speaker, and behavior therapy coach Jodi Lee Nicholes for a heartfelt conversation about the complicated relationship between gratitude, grief, and faith. Together, they unpack why gratitude isn't about pretending everything is okay, why sadness doesn't mean you're lacking faith, and how God meets us in the middle of life's hardest seasons. Through personal stories of loss, unexpected challenges, and unanswered prayers, Meggan and Jodi explore what it means to hold joy and sorrow at the same time. They also dive into the science behind grief, how our nervous systems respond to prolonged stress, and why allowing ourselves to feel difficult emotions can actually be part of becoming who God created us to be. Because here's the thing, sister: You don't have to be grateful for what happened to recognize the good God can bring from it. If you're walking through grief, struggling with disappointment, or simply feeling guilty because gratitude doesn't come easily right now, this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why gratitude and grief can coexist without canceling each other out The difference between choosing gratitude and forcing positivity Why sadness and disappointment aren't signs of weak faith How grief and prolonged stress affect our nervous systems What to say (and what not to say) when someone is hurting Finding God in seasons of unanswered prayers Giving yourself permission to grieve the life you thought you'd have Simple ways to recognize goodness even when life feels heavy This Week's Becoming Invitation This week, we're inviting you to make room for both the hard and the good. Take five minutes and ask yourself two questions: What is hard right now? Name it. Write it down. You don't have to minimize it or make it sound better than it is. What is one good thing I can recognize today? It doesn't have to be big. And if you can't find something today, that's okay. Try again tomorrow. Remember, gratitude isn't about ignoring your grief. It's about making room for goodness alongside it. Meet Our Guest Jodi Lee Nicholes is an author, speaker, and behavior therapy coach who has spent more than 27 years exploring the intersection of science, faith, and becoming more like Jesus Christ. You can find her on Instagram @womenwhoshine Her book, Receiving Revelation: How God Speaks Through Mind, Body, and Spirit, explores the connection between our physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences and how we recognize God's guidance in our lives. Get Jodi's book: Receiving Revelation on Amazon November Book Giveaway! We're giving away a signed copy of Jodi's book, Receiving Revelation, to one of our Southern Sisters newsletter subscribers! Join our newsletter during November for a chance to win. We'll mail the signed copy on December 1st. Join the sisterhood: https://thesouthernsisterhood.com Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8 We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in! Watch on YouTube Southern Sisters Podcast - YouTube Keep Becoming and We’ll see y’all soon!

  2. Oct 29

    Episode 85: Your Circle Matters: Becoming Together

    Have you ever wished you had a stronger circle of women in your life? The kind of friends who show up, speak truth with love, and encourage you to become the woman God created you to be? Here's something worth considering. Are you becoming the kind of friend you're hoping to find? As we wrap up our month on the Power of Influence, Meggan, Cortney, and Evey are talking about the friendships that shape us, challenge us, and sometimes carry us through the hardest seasons of life. From friendship red flags and navigating conflict to making friends as adults, we're getting real about why meaningful friendships don't just happen. They require vulnerability, intentional effort, forgiveness, and sometimes being the first one to reach out. We're also sharing a few of our favorite holiday mom hacks, because who couldn't use a little less stress this season? In this episode, we're talking about: How the people in your circle influence who you're becoming Why making and keeping friends as adults can feel so difficult Recognizing healthy friendships and navigating red flags Having hard conversations without losing the relationship Letting go of pride, comparison, and the walls that keep us disconnected Finding meaningful friendships through service, prayer, and intentional connection What the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 teaches us about the power of faithful friends Scripture Spotlight: Mark 2:1–12 (KJV) Sometimes we need friends who will carry us when we can't carry ourselves. And sometimes God calls us to be that kind of friend for someone else. This Week's Becoming Invitation Think of one woman who might need a little more connection in her life. Send the text. Extend the invitation. Make the first move. And if you've already been blessed with a circle of women who encourage you, tell them how they've influenced your life. Because sisterhood isn't just about finding your people. It's about becoming someone else's person, too. Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8 Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in! Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories—we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

  3. Oct 22

    Episode 84: Unfiltered Faith: Showing Up Now with Jamie Vessels

    What if the only thing standing between you and the life God is calling you to live is your willingness to begin? How many times have you felt that little nudge from God to do something, only to talk yourself out of it? Maybe you're waiting until life settles down, until you feel more qualified, or until you have the whole plan figured out. Well, sister, what if NOW is the time? This week, Meggan and Lindsay sit down with longtime friend Jamie Vessels for a beautiful conversation about faith, courage, and learning to show up before you feel ready. Jamie is a wife, a mom in a blended family of five, and a woman who knows a thing or two about navigating life's unexpected turns. From divorce and single motherhood to caring for a son with significant medical needs, her journey hasn't always been easy. But through it all, God has been teaching her, shaping her, and preparing her for something more. Recently, Jamie felt prompted to start sharing her experiences and faith on social media. Not because she wanted to become an influencer, but because she realized that her story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. And isn't that what influence is really about? We're talking about the courage to follow God's promptings, why our stories matter, and how easy it is to get stuck waiting for someday. We also dig into the difference between consuming and creating, the power of small beginnings, and what happens when we finally stop telling God, "Maybe later." Because here's the thing, sister. You don't need a platform, a perfect life, or a polished message to make a difference. You just need to be willing. In this episode, we talk about: Why waiting until you're ready might be keeping you from becoming who God wants you to be How Jamie's experiences with motherhood, divorce, caregiving, and healing have shaped her faith Recognizing God's promptings and finding the courage to act on them Why your everyday influence matters, even when nobody seems to notice Using social media to share light instead of simply consuming content How sharing our stories can help others feel seen, understood, and less alone Why "better now than never" might be the mindset shift you need Our Becoming Invitation Stop waiting for someday. Think about that thing God has been placing on your heart. You know the one. The idea, the prompting, the conversation, or the dream you've been putting off because you don't feel ready. This week, write it down. Pray about it. Share it with someone you trust. And then take ONE small step. You don't have to know how the whole story unfolds. You just have to be willing to let God help you write the next chapter. Because your influence matters, your story matters, and there's no better time to start becoming than right now. Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8 Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in! Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories—we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

  4. Oct 15

    Episode 83: Would You "Follow" You?

    Becoming a Woman Worth Following Here's a question for you... If someone followed your example for an entire year, where would they end up? Ouch. That's a question worth sitting with, isn't it? This week on Southern Sisters, we're continuing our conversation about the Power of Influence by turning the focus back on ourselves. Because before we worry about who we're influencing, maybe we need to ask ourselves who we're becoming. We're talking about what it really means to be a woman worth following. And spoiler alert, it has absolutely nothing to do with having a picture-perfect life, a huge following, or looking like you've got it all together. We're also getting into something so many moms experience but don't always talk about. That strange season when motherhood changes you so much that you start wondering who you even are anymore. Can we love being mothers and still have dreams of our own? Can we grow into new versions of ourselves without losing the things that make us who we are? And are we spending more time watching other women live their lives than actually living our own? From social media algorithms and authenticity to friendships, boundaries, faith, and finding peace in the middle of motherhood, we're reminding ourselves that the greatest influence we have comes from the lives we're actually living. You don't have to become someone impressive, sister. You just have to keep becoming the woman God created you to be. In this episode, we're talking about: What makes a woman worth following (hint: it's not her follower count) Why motherhood can sometimes leave us questioning our identity Growing and changing without losing yourself along the way Why we're craving authentic women instead of picture-perfect lives How to be more intentional about what we consume on social media The difference between creating a meaningful life and simply watching everyone else's Why moms need friendships, interests, and dreams of their own Finding peace through boundaries and slowing down How our everyday choices influence the people watching us Becoming a woman whose example points others toward Christ This Week's Becoming Invitation: Choose Your Influence Ask yourself: What is one quality I want people to experience when they're around me? Maybe it's peace. Joy. Kindness. Courage. Faith. Patience. Or maybe it's simply making people feel seen and loved. Choose one word this week and be intentional about living it. Because your influence isn't just about what you say. It's about who you're becoming and how people feel when they're around you. Listen to Southern Sisters wherever you get your podcasts. Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8 Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in! Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories... we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

  5. Oct 8

    Episode 82: Make Him Known: Everyday Influencing to Christ with Lynnette Sheppard

    You don’t need a huge platform, a perfect testimony, or a microphone to influence someone for Christ. Most of the time, influence happens in the ordinary moments when we simply choose to live what we believe. This week, Meggan and Cortney sit down with Lynnette Sheppard, creator and host of Stand with Lynnette, to talk about what it really means to make Jesus Christ known through the way we live. Lynnette shares how her own faith has been shaped by people who probably had no idea how much they were influencing her. We talk about finding courage when you’re afraid, the small daily habits that build strong faith, and why some of our most important influence will happen inside our own homes. We also get into motherhood and the sometimes-hard truth that we can teach, love, guide, and model faith for our children, but ultimately, their relationship with Jesus Christ has to become their own. And for those of us sharing faith online? Lynnette reminds us to keep checking the why behind what we're doing. Because the goal was never to make ourselves known. It was always to make Him known. In this episode, we talk about: Why bold faith doesn't mean you aren't afraid The ordinary people who can quietly shape our faith for a lifetime How prayer, scripture study, and small daily choices fortify our faith What the mothers of the stripling warriors teach us about influence Letting go of control as our children develop their own relationships with Christ The difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him Sharing faith online with both courage and compassion Being willing to stop and act when the Spirit nudges us Why motherhood and influence inside the home matter so much Remembering that you don't need a platform to make a difference A few words we're still thinking about: “Your life is the gospel message.” “Control is an illusion.” And this one really sums up the heart of our entire month on influence: “True power used well, as Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ do, is the ability to influence others for good.” This week's Becoming Invitation: Influence One Choose one person this week. Prayerfully ask God to help you see how you can influence that person for good. Maybe it's a text, an invitation, an act of service, sharing something you believe, or simply stopping long enough to really listen. It doesn't have to be big. You may never even know the impact it has. Just be willing to make Him known, one person and one ordinary moment at a time. Connect with Lynnette Lynnette is a wife, mom of five grown children, Nana, podcaster, writer, and Latter-day Saint woman who shares about faith, covenant discipleship, family, food, and building a life centered on Jesus Christ.  Website: lynnettesheppard.com Instagram: @lynnettesheppard  Podcast: Stand with Lynnette Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8   Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in! Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories and we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

  6. Oct 1

    Episode 81: The Power of Everyday Influence

    When we hear the word influence, it’s easy to think about followers, platforms, likes, and people with a blue checkmark next to their name. But what if the most important influence you’ll ever have has nothing to do with how many people are watching? This week, we’re talking about the kind of influence that happens quietly. In our homes. In our friendships. In our churches and communities. In the way we respond when we’re frustrated, the way we apologize when we get it wrong, and the way we keep showing up even when nobody is applauding. Because whether we realize it or not, people are watching how we live. Especially our kids. We talk about what our children are learning from us without us ever saying a word, why consistency matters more than perfection, and why letting our kids see us apologize, repair relationships, and work through hard things may be some of the most powerful teaching we ever do. Meggan also shares the surprising story of finding out that simply living her life and raising a big family influenced someone else to make a pretty life-changing decision. Proof that sometimes we have absolutely no idea who is watching or what God might be doing through our example. And ultimately, we come back to the kind of influence that matters most: the kind that points people toward Jesus Christ instead of back toward ourselves. You don’t need a platform to be influential. You already are. The question is: What are people experiencing because they are in your life? In this episode, we talk about: • Why influence and visibility are not the same thing • What our kids learn from what we do instead of what we say • Creating family culture through everyday choices • Why consistency beats big, impressive gestures • Letting our children see healthy conflict, apologies, and repair • The quiet power of listening, serving, noticing, and being dependable • Why humility makes us better influences • Recognizing the people we’re already influencing • Using our influence to point people toward Christ Becoming Invitation Choose one person in your everyday circle and ask yourself: What do I want this person to experience because they are in my life? More peace? More confidence? More kindness? More love? More of Jesus? Then choose one small, intentional way to give them more of that this week. Because maybe the goal isn’t to become more influential. Maybe it’s to become someone whose influence is worth passing on. Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8   Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads!   We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in!   Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories—we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

  7. Sep 24

    Episode 80: Do it Afraid: Trusting the Nudge with Pastor Bobbie

    Have you ever had a thought, a feeling, or a little nudge that you just knew you needed to pay attention to... and then immediately started talking yourself out of it? Yep. Us too. This week, Meggan sits down with Pastor Bobbie, a longtime minister, pastor, and one of our favorite TikTok friends, for a conversation about intuition, discernment, fear, and learning to recognize the voice of God. And Pastor Bobbie has a pretty strong opinion about intuition and discernment: they might not be as different as we think. Maybe what we call intuition is actually one of the ways God has equipped us to recognize His voice and direction in our lives. But then comes the hard part: trusting it. In this episode, we talk about: Why Pastor Bobby believes intuition and discernment are deeply connected How to recognize the still, small voice when we're waiting for a burning-bush moment The difference between a spiritual nudge and a fear or trauma response Why women are so quick to second-guess what they already know What changes when we stop worrying so much about what everyone else thinks How motherhood can sharpen our spiritual sensitivity Teaching our children to recognize God’s voice by modeling it in our homes Abigail in 1 Samuel 25 and what she teaches us about courage, wisdom, and acting when something needs to be done Why nurturing doesn't have to look the same for every woman Having enough faith to “do it afraid” One of our favorite reminders from this conversation is that God doesn't always speak through huge, undeniable moments. Sometimes it's quiet. Sometimes it's just a nudge. And sometimes faith looks like taking the next step while you're still scared. A few things we’re taking with us: “It’s faith despite fear.” “Do it afraid.” “I don’t really believe that there’s any difference between intuition and discernment.” This Week’s Becoming Invitation This week, we're practicing the pause. Before you immediately react, talk yourself out of something, or let fear take over, pause long enough to ask: What do I already know? What am I already feeling? What is fear saying? What is wisdom saying? What is God saying? Then pay attention. You don't have to wait for the burning bush. Maybe becoming a woman who trusts God also means becoming a woman who has learned to recognize the quiet ways He speaks. Pause. Pray. Pay attention. And when you know what He's asking you to do... do it afraid. Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8 Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads! We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in! Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories—we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

  8. Sep 17

    Episode 79: What Are You Ignoring? Spoiler Alert: It’s Yourself.

    Women are REALLY good at taking care of everyone else. We notice when our kids need new shoes, when someone needs a dentist appointment, when the house needs something, when our husband is stressed, when there’s somewhere we need to be... but somehow the things we need keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list. And sometimes we don’t even realize we’re doing it. This week, we’re talking about the things women ignore. Some of them are funny, like eyebrows, contacts, and appointments we should have made six months ago. 😂 And some are much deeper, like pain, exhaustion, boundaries, our spiritual needs, and even losing pieces of ourselves in motherhood. We also dive into the story of Mary and Martha and a perspective we loved: maybe the lesson isn’t that serving is bad and sitting is good. Maybe we need both. There are times to serve, work, and carry, and there are also times when God is asking us to sit, listen, and be still. Because just because you can carry something doesn’t necessarily mean you were meant to carry it.   In this episode, we talk about: Why women are so quick to notice everyone else’s needs while ignoring their own The difference between being busy and actually neglecting yourself Why motherhood doesn't require you to lose yourself The little warning signs we ignore until they become much bigger ones Why asking someone you trust about your blind spots can be a gift The difference between serving from love and serving to be loved Mary, Martha, and why discipleship needs both service and stillness How every “yes” we give is also a “no” to something else Why boundaries can actually create more peace in our homes Moving from reactive, overwhelmed living to being more intentional about what matters most And somewhere in there, we also manage to talk about having babies in your 40s, eyebrows, dental work, bad eyesight, husbands who know better than to point certain things out, and all the other places this conversation naturally took us.   A few things we’re taking with us: “Just because I’m functioning doesn’t mean I’m well.” “Every time you say yes, you’re saying no to something else.” “Overwhelm is a compilation of all the no’s you haven’t said.”   This Week’s Becoming Invitation This week, we want you to ask yourself one simple question: What have I been ignoring? Maybe it’s something your body has been trying to tell you. Maybe it’s something emotional or spiritual. Maybe it’s an appointment you keep putting off, a boundary you know you need to set, or simply admitting that you are tired. You don't have to fix everything this week. Just notice one thing and respond to it. Because taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you stop taking care of the people you love. Sometimes it’s exactly what allows you to love them better.   Have you seen Meggan’s Book? You can find a copy of Building Everyday Faith through GRIT and Grace at Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dvUBxw8   Get on our newsletter! (thesouthernsisterhood.com) We have monthly downloads!   We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or just say hi: 📸 Instagram: @thesouthernsisterhood 🌐 Website: www.thesouthernsisterhood.com ✉️ Email: southernsisterspodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube wherever you tune in!   Want to be part of the conversation? Send us your questions or stories—we may feature you in a future episode! Submissions forms are on the website.

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Real talk. Real life. Real sisters. Real Southern. Join Meggan, Lindsay, Cortney, and Evey—four Southern sisters with 16 kids, 4 businesses, and a lifetime of stories to share. From navigating motherhood and building businesses to finding faith and embracing the beauty of imperfection, we’re here to laugh, cry, and keep it real. Each episode is packed with heartfelt conversations, hilarious moments, and practical insights to help women strive for balance in self-care, parenting, mindset, and faith. Whether you’re a busy mom, a business owner, or just someone looking for connection, you’ll feel right at home with us. So grab your favorite drink and pull up a seat—because the journey is better when we share it together. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday! Subscribe now and let’s do this together!

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    2025 - 2026
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