Las Locas Chronicles

Las Locas Chronicles
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Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose.After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way.Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón.So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it! 

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 93: The Difference Between Loyalty and Enabling

    Send us Fan Mail Girl, are you being loyal… or are you enabling?  Sometimes, in our desire to love people, support them, and stand by them, we end up making excuses for their behavior, protecting them from consequences, and carrying responsibilities that were never ours to carry. In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we're having an honest conversation about the difference between loving someone and enabling their unhealthy behavior. Whether it's in friendships, family, ministry, business, or leadership, how do we know when to stand beside someone and when it's time to establish boundaries and speak the truth? We're talking about: 🔥 When loyalty becomes enabling. 🔥 Loving people enough to hold them accountable. 🔥 The difference between helping someone and rescuing them. 🔥 Why forgiveness doesn't automatically restore trust. 🔥 Setting boundaries without feeling guilty. 🔥 When to stop making excuses for someone's behavior. 🔥 How biblical wisdom teaches us to love people without participating in their unhealthy patterns. Because let's be honest, Locas… sometimes the hardest person to confront is the person we love the most! THE BIG QUESTION: Are you helping someone grow, or are you making it easier for them to stay the same? Join the conversation, share your thoughts in the comments, and tag a woman who needs this reminder. Let's learn to love people with both grace and truth!  🎙️ LAS LOCAS CHRONICLES — Real conversations. Honest truths. Leadership without the filters. #LasLocasChronicles #WomenInLeadership #LoyaltyVsEnabling #HealthyBoundaries #ChristianLeadership #WomenWhoLead #Accountability #FaithAndLeadership

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 92: Leading While Bleeding

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Las Locas Chronicles! We’re getting real about something many leaders experience but don’t always talk about: leading while dealing with personal pain. Because sometimes, the hurt we carry starts showing up in how we lead.  We become more defensive, struggle with trust, lose patience, or find ourselves reacting from our wounds instead of leading with wisdom. In Episode 92, we’re talking about WHEN YOUR PAIN STARTS AFFECTING YOUR LEADERSHIP and exploring practical ways to keep leading while you’re still healing.  How do you recognize when your pain is affecting the way you treat others? How can you protect your peace, establish healthy boundaries, ask for help, and give yourself permission to rest without feeling guilty? We may be called to lead others, but that doesn’t mean we stop being human! And just because we’re strong enough to show up for everyone else doesn’t mean we should ignore what’s happening within us. So grab your coffee, join the conversation, and let’s talk about the importance of leading with self-awareness, wisdom, and grace—even in the middle of our own healing journey.  Remember, Locas: You can be a leader who pours into others and still make room for your own healing.  👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more real conversations on faith, leadership, and life with Las Locas Chronicles! 📖 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” — Proverbs 31:25 #LasLocasChronicles #Episode92 #LeadingWhileBleeding #LeadingLocas #WomenInLeadership #FaithAndHealing #ChristianLeadership

  3. Oct 16

    Episode 91: Leading Difficult People Without Losing Your Character

    Send us Fan Mail How do you lead difficult people without losing your character? Leadership sounds great until someone tests your patience, pushes your boundaries, or challenges your attitude! In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Pastors Jessica and Alexa get real about navigating difficult personalities in leadership, ministry, church, work, and everyday life. From constant critics and know-it-alls to drama magnets and boundary pushers, we're talking about how to respond with grace, wisdom, patience, and healthy boundaries—even when people push every button you have! The truth is: We cannot control how others behave, but we can control how we respond. God calls us to lead people without compromising our character. 📖 Scriptures: Proverbs 15:1 | James 1:19–20 Join the conversation! What personality challenges your patience the most? Tell us in the comments! 🎙️ Las Locas Chronicles Two Latinas, One Faith, Endless Stories! 📺 New episodes every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and streaming platforms. 🌐 Visit us: www.laslocaschronicles.com Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! #LasLocasChronicles #LeadingLocas #ChristianLeadership #DifficultPeople #LeadershipLessons #FaithBasedPodcast #WomenInLeadership #HealthyBoundaries #LeadWithGrace

  4. Oct 8

    Episode 90: Before You Lead Them, Lead YOU!

    Send us Fan Mail Before you can lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself! In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Pastors Alexa and Jessica dive into the life of Joseph and uncover six powerful lessons about self-leadership, emotional maturity, integrity, and faithfulness. Joseph went from the dream to the pit, from slavery to prison, and eventually to the palace. But before God entrusted him with leading a nation, Joseph had to learn how to lead himself. We're talking about six essential leadership lessons: 1. Lead yourself when life doesn't go according to plan. You can't always control your circumstances, but you can control how you respond. 2. Guard your heart when you've been hurt. Don't let yesterday's wounds become tomorrow's leadership problems. 3. Lead your appetites when nobody is watching. Integrity begins with learning to tell yourself NO. 4. Lead yourself when doing right doesn't work out. Faithfulness isn't always immediately rewarded. 5. Lead where you are before asking God for somewhere bigger. Be faithful with what's in front of you. 6. Lead your emotions when you finally have power. Emotional maturity means choosing reconciliation over revenge. Here's the truth: Your gifts may open doors, but your character determines whether you're ready to walk through them. Joseph's first leadership assignment wasn't Egypt. It was himself. Before you lead THEM, lead YOU! 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 37–45 | Proverbs 4:23 | 1 Timothy 4:16 🎙️ Las Locas Chronicles Two Latinas. One Faith. Endless Stories. 📺 Watch on YouTube and listen on your favorite podcast platforms. 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday at 12 PM CST! 🌐 Visit us at www.laslocaschronicles.com for more episodes and merch! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Which of these six areas of self-leadership is God challenging you to grow in right now? Tell us in the comments! #LasLocasChronicles #Episode90 #BeforeYouLeadThemLeadYou #ChristianLeadership #Joseph #SelfLeadership #EmotionalMaturity #FaithAndLeadership #ChristianPodcast #WomenInLeadership

  5. Oct 1

    Episode 89: Called, Questioned & Still Going

    Send us Fan Mail This month on Las Locas Chronicles, we’re dedicating our conversations to the women who are leading, serving, building, creating, and answering God’s call—whether that happens in ministry, the workplace, business, or somewhere in between. And this episode? We’re taking you to lunch! We’re ordering from Ichiban in Amarillo, TX, and yes… they get a Las Locas 5-star for the food! But while we eat, we’re getting REAL about what it actually feels like to lead. We talk about the moments when you’re overwhelmed and how carrying too much can eventually take a toll on your body. We talk about how Las Locas Chronicles itself has become another way we do ministry—because ministry doesn’t always look like a pulpit. The question is always: Does it point back to Jesus? Because whatever God has called you to do, STAND ON IT. People will question your assignment. They may not understand it. And sometimes, the hardest disappointment is realizing that the people closest to you may not support what God has asked you to do. But consistency matters. Your assignment will require investment—your time, your resources, your energy, and your yes. And you don't have to know every step ahead of time. Allow God to lead the NEXT STEP. Because everything is a step. Whether you're a woman in ministry, leading in the workplace, building a business, raising a family, or simply trying to figure out what God is asking of you in this season—stick to the assignment. And while you're doing it, take care of YOU. You are a reflection of God. Take the time to look good, feel good, rest, and care for the woman carrying the assignment. And when you see another woman struggling, instead of criticizing her, ask: “How can I help?” And if you don't know how to do something? ASK. There is no shame in saying, “I don't know how to do this. Can you show me?” So grab your lunch, pull up a chair, and hang out with Jess & Lex for a conversation about leadership, disappointment, consistency, self-care, obedience, and staying anchored to the One who gave you the assignment in the first place. Whatever God called you to do—stand on it. Stay consistent. Take the next step. And keep pointing it all back to Jesus. Because LOCA… the assignment is yours.

  6. Sep 24

    Episode 88: What Ifs — When Anxiety Takes Over

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when life throws something unexpected at you and suddenly your mind is filled with “What if?” This week was a rough one for Las Locas. Unexpected life events brought real anxiety, fear, and uncertainty—and reminded us how quickly our thoughts can spiral when we don’t know what comes next. In Episode 88: What Ifs — When Anxiety Takes Over, we talk honestly about navigating anxious thoughts while choosing to trust God in the middle of uncertainty. 📖 Psalm 56:3–4: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” Fear may show up, but it doesn’t have to take over. Join Pastors Alexa and Jessica as we talk about faith, fear, the “what ifs,” and learning to bring our anxious thoughts back to the God who sees every tear and knows exactly what we’re walking through. 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all streaming platforms. 🌐 Visit laslocaschronicles.com for more from Las Locas Chronicles.

  7. Sep 17

    Episode 87: Purpose in the Middle

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you’re not where you want to be—but you’re also not where you used to be? In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, we’re talking about the messy middle through 1 Samuel 7:12 and Samuel’s Ebenezer stone: “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” Sometimes we get so focused on what hasn’t happened yet that we forget how far God has already brought us. The Ebenezer reminds us that we don’t have to be at the destination to recognize God’s faithfulness along the way. You may still be waiting, healing, growing, or becoming—but that doesn’t mean God hasn’t been moving. You’re not there yet. But thank God, you’re not where you were. New episodes every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Visit laslocaschronicles.com for more from Las Locas Chronicles.

  8. Sep 10

    Episode 86: I'm Not Giving Up...I'm Surrendering!

    Send us Fan Mail The Difference Between Giving Up & Surrendering! Have you ever said, “I’m done!” but deep down you weren’t really done? In this episode of Las Locas Chronicles, Jess and Lex talk about the difference between giving up and surrendering. Giving up says: “I don’t believe this can change.” Surrender says: “I don’t have to control how this changes.” Giving up walks away from the fight. Surrender gives God the fight. 📖 Core Scripture: Psalm 37:5 NLT “Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.” We also discuss Proverbs 3:5–6, Matthew 11:28–30, Luke 22:42, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 5:7, and Galatians 6:9. Sometimes faith means continuing to believe while releasing the outcome to God. ☕ Grab your cafecito and join us. 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. 🛍️ laslocaschronicles.com #LasLocasChronicles #SurrenderToGod #TrustGod #ChristianWomen #ChristianPodcast

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Welcome to our podcast—A podcast about two Latinas, one faith, endless stories! This is a podcast about 2 friends, Pastor Alexa Pineda and Pastor Jessica Fernandez, PhD, two Latinas from New York who are all about helping Christian women like YOU step boldly into your God-given purpose.After 30 years of friendship (yes, THIRTY!), we’re keeping it real and talking about everything—what friends, wives, believers, and pastors struggle with, plus all the beautiful, messy, and faith-filled moments along the way.Think of us as the tías you never had but always needed—the ones who’ll cheer you on, tell you the truth (even when it stings), and pray over you like your abuela would. Here, we serve up real talk with a side of spiritual fire—Bible truths, practical advice, and a whole lot of corazón.So, grab your cafecito, hit that subscribe button, and let’s grow, glow, and give God the glory together. Dios tiene grandes planes para ti—let’s get to it! 

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  • Creator
    Las Locas Chronicles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Las Locas Chronicles
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